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  2. ObituaryCommentsHow his work was cast in stone

  3. ObituaryCommentsPremiumHow plant geneticist’s grain research led to bumper crops

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    Massive Toyota distribution centre given green light

  5. New stepsCommentsPremiumWong’s visit to China boosts hope for diplomatic thawing

AgriculturePremiumCall to buy local despite spinach recall

Australians are being urged to continue to buy and eat local produce despite hundreds of people being affected by a bad batch of spinach.

Melissa Meehan

$480m sell-downCaratti chop for caveats clears Nicoletti deal

Battling businessman Allen Caratti has failed in a bid to stop an asset rich family company selling two properties to big-league farmer John Nicoletti.

Neale Prior

Record Harvest ANOTHER RECORD: WA’s bumper grain harvest to reach 24.7Mt

Two years ago, some thought a 20 million tonne harvest was a pipe dream for WA and its harsh farming landscape. 

Cally Dupe

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REVEALED: More than 70 WA powerline bays pose fire risk

More than 70 powerline bays in bushfire-prone WA are at risk of ‘coming together’ and ‘clashing’ in the same way two lines sparked a blaze that destroyed 18,000ha and killed hundreds of sheep near Wickepin.

Cally Dupe

INDUSTRY REACTSPremiumFarmers optimistic about new WA Agriculture Minister

Farmers have welcomed the appointment of Jackie Jarvis as WA’s new Agriculture Minister, with industry leaders optimistic she will “bring a more open approach” to the role than Alannah MacTiernan.

Adam Poulsen & Cally Dupe

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWPremiumNew WA Agriculture Minister will ‘listen to farmers’

WA’s new Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis has broken her silence almost a week after being sworn into Cabinet, vowing to “listen to farmers” and work constructively with lobby groups.

Adam Poulsen

foodPremiumPremiumBig focus on food waste ahead of Christmas

A parliamentary inquiry will consider changes to "best before" dates as one option to combat food waste at a time when many people in need are going hungry.

NEW TECHPremiumPremiumMLA launches ‘world-first’ tool for livestock producers

Meat and Livestock Australia has launched a “world-first” tool for livestock producers, offering free access to satellite maps that show weekly on-farm changes to pasture coverage

ObituaryCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumHow plant geneticist’s grain research led to bumper crops

Ian Edwards was at the cutting edge of grain research, in Africa, the US and then in Australia, during a career of 56 years. He produced 60 varieties of wheat and barley.

LABOUR SHORTAGEAlbanese Government expands PALM scheme

A foreign worker scheme allowing Pacific Islanders to work in regional Australia to fill chronic labour shortages in the agriculture sector has been expanded to include metropolitan employers.

Adam Poulsen

Overseas wool visitWool’s dollar price rise bodes well in Europe

When Fremantle-based Swan Wool Processors director Paul Foley boarded a flight to visit European and UK wool clients in December, wool prices were diving, but on return they were “a dollar up”.

Bob Garnant

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Out of controlPremium
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The WA town where locals cower in fear from rampaging kids

As violence and antisocial behaviour soars, a Mid West town’s civic leaders have warned of vigilantism with angry residents tired of being bashed by children as young as eight.

Steve Butler

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Inside the wild world of Brett Maston

Bank robber. Escapee. Former fugitive. At one time considered by police in three States as “Australia’s Most Wanted”. Inside Brett Maston’s dark history, and his fight for redemption.

Tim Clarke

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WATCH: WA Police swoop on meth dealers in undercover sting

Police have arrested more than a dozen people in a secret sting targeting drug dealers using the encrypted messaging application Telegram to peddle methamphetamine.

Shannon Hampton

WATCH HEREPremiumBrajkovich gets shirty over Australia’s stupidest home video

Is this Dayne Brajkovich? That is the question Magistrate Sarah Oliver will have to answer over the Christmas and New Year period. But you can judge the footage for yourself here.

Sarah Steger

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Shocking visionVideoPremiumHorror moment stolen car rolls before exploding into flames

Dash camera footage has captured the terrifying moment a stolen luxury car crashed, flipped and exploded into a fireball on the Mitchell Freeway, causing peak-hour traffic chaos. 

Kate Massey

Never forgottenPremiumHow WA will honour Cassius’ inspiring legacy forever

A permanent memorial in Midland will honour the inspiring legacy of Cassius Turvey after the 15-year-old’s alleged murder triggered a global outpouring of emotion.

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CommentsPremiumTwiggy’s two years of talk on green energy deal

Years after Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Metals Group signed a green energy deal with Kawasaki, the Japanese company says it’s still only ‘considering various project possibilities’ and nothing is ‘confirmed’. 

‘I couldn’t breathe’VideoPremiumPremiumInvestigators reveal cause of horror Ellenbrook house fire

Firefighters have revealed the common household item to blame for a devastating house fire that has left an Ellenbrook family without a home for Christmas.

Chef’s kissChefs share three epic last-minute Christmas recipes

Four Perth foodies have shared their favourite festive dishes they’ll be dishing up on December 25, from a perfectly glazed ham and an epic side salad to a decadent dessert.

News

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWPremiumNew WA Agriculture Minister will ‘listen to farmers’

Adam Poulsen

foodPremiumBig focus on food waste ahead of Christmas

Liv Casben

LABOUR SHORTAGEAlbanese Government expands PALM scheme

Adam Poulsen

PEST CONTROLPremium$100k grants on offer for wild dog research

Adam Poulsen

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The EconomistVideoCommentsPremiumMediterranean countries winners amid economic headwinds

In financial terms the past year has been bad for almost everyone. Inflation of 10 per cent year-on-year across the rich world has slashed household incomes.

CNBCVideoCommentsPremiumIs China set for a rebound in 2023? Wall St pros weigh in

China’s strict Covid-19 controls have weighed heavily on its economy since the onset of the pandemic. Now, a loosening of restrictions is raising hopes of a revival.

Zavier Ong

CNBCVideoCommentsPremiumDisney shares fall on soft ‘Avatar’ opening weekend

Shares of Disney dropped on Monday following a weaker-than-expected opening box office weekend for James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water.”

Lillian Rizzo

CNBCVideoCommentsFTX founder Bankman-Fried sent back to Bahamas jail

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was sent back to a Bahamas jail Monday after a reported plan for him to waive his extradition to the US stalled.

MacKenzie Sigalos, Rohan Goswami, Kate Rooney

Grain

ObituaryCommentsPremiumHow plant geneticist’s grain research led to bumper crops

Peter Kennedy

Record Harvest ANOTHER RECORD: WA’s bumper grain harvest to reach 24.7Mt

Cally Dupe

Bumper Results PremiumCash boom: CBH hands down biggest annual surplus

Cally Dupe

HELP FROM ABOVEPremiumWaterbombers deployed to bushfire-prone WA Wheatbelt

Adam Poulsen

Livestock

NEW TECHPremiumMLA launches ‘world-first’ tool for livestock producers

Adam Poulsen

Mandatory EIDPremiumPGA rejects AMIC livestock tag proposal

Adam Poulsen

Heifer salePremiumBoyanup Springing heifer sale tops at $4100/head

Bob Garnant

BetterBeef23PremiumBetterBeef23 to include first look at Koojan Downs feedlot

Bob Garnant

Wool

Overseas wool visitWool’s dollar price rise bodes well in Europe

Bob Garnant

Wool appreciation courseThe Wool Apprection Course spreads its language wings

Bob Garnant

IWTO Round TableWool finds resilience amid recovery at the IWTO Round Table

Bob Garnant

Wool processingPremiumReport finds benefits in early stage wool processing

Bob Garnant

Politics

PoliticsShooters Party disarray, two NSW MPs quit

Stephanie Gardiner, Phoebe Loomes and Farid Farid

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But who is in?
The West Australian exclusive
Education minister Ellery planning on dropping portfolio

Josh Zimmerman

Live ExportPremiumAnother Labor MP reveals opposition to the live export trade

Cally Dupe

PoliticsWorkplace harassment reforms become law

Maeve Bannister

Machinery

Tractor salesPremiumTractor sales continue to ride on bumper harvest in WA

Bob Garnant

Harvest 2022 PremiumTammin farmer prepares for record harvest after great season

Supplied

Machinery Sales PremiumStrong interest: Machinery sales up after Field Days

Cally Dupe

MAN ON A MISSIONPremiumCustom-made cab drives efficiency for Kojonup farmer

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Field Days

Machinery Sales PremiumStrong interest: Machinery sales up after Field Days

Cally Dupe

ag showcasePremiumIN PICTURES: Show time for SW agricultural industry

Sean Van Der Wielen

Perth Royal ShowPremiumSquare Meters victorious at Perth Royal Show

Bob Garnant

Great day outPremiumIN PICTURES: Day of entertainment at Waroona Show

Sean Van Der Wielen

Horticulture

SOCIAL PHOTOGRAPHSPremiumSOCIAL PHOTOS: Stone fruit growers celebrate a sweet summer

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Labour Shortages PremiumBroadacre boom: More people working on large-scale farms

Cally Dupe

Funding Boost PremiumCarnarvon in line for new ag training centre

Cally Dupe

Tough to swallowPremiumBumper harvest a berry bitter pill

Adrian Lowe

Finance & Markets

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumWA sheep prices fall with oversupply

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumWA sheep market still struggling with supply vs demand

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumCattle and sheep numbers ramp up

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumBuyers back in sheep market

Rob Kelly

Opinion

OPINIONPremiumLessons need to be learned from prior bushfire seasons

Martin Aldridge

opinionPremiumTime to bring back local manufacturing and cut red tape

Tony Seabrook

OpinionCredibility test — a rubber stamp or genuine review?

Gavin Butcher

OpinionClimate change is accelerating - what can technology do?

Andrew Coppin

Country Communities

Regional Rugby PremiumAFGRI inks historic partnership with the Western Force

Cally Dupe

Sports Academy PremiumAcademy of Sport imitative announced by GSSTA

Calvin Sims

Best in showPremiumTreendale Farm Hotel named best regional hotel nationally

Breanna Redhead

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Fostering the futureCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Marsh legacy to be honoured in next gen of ‘keepers

Steve Butler