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  1. Competition concerns CommentsPremiumWatchdog raises concerns with Coles’ dairy plant acquisition

  2. ‘HAD TO ASK’PremiumLive export stakeholders snubbed at phase-out meeting

  3. EnvironmentMore money in the pot to fight bee-killing parasite

  4. MINISTERS MEETMinisters gather in Perth after three-year hiatus

  5. Still standingPremium50 years of Brunswick’s favourite mon-moo-ment

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REVEALED: Bureaucrats rack up ‘insane’ climate trip bills

Taxpayers have been billed more than $4 million to send public servants to international climate and environment meetings since the Albanese Government came to office, new figures reveal. 

Dan Jervis-Bardy

‘Systemic problems’PremiumHeads roll in wake of APVMA probe

The CEO and chair of Australia’s agricultural and veterinary chemicals regulator have quit in the wake of a damning investigation triggered by allegations a senior staffer urinated on his colleagues.

Adam Poulsen & Paul Osborne

Damning assessmentPremiumPremier slams ex-WAC boss over tree planting debacle

Roger Cook has branded the attempt of a former boss of an Indigenous corporation to leverage new cultural heritage laws in pursuit of grant funding as ‘irresponsible’ and ‘inappropriate’.

Josh Zimmerman

Rangeview successPremiumDarkan-based Rangeview stud ram sells for $24,000 top-price

WA Merino studs flew the flag for the State’s sheep industry and won a swag of ribbons at the Australian Sheep and Wool Show in Bendigo last week.

Bob Garnant

SAFETY CHAMPS PROGRAMSafety Champs program promotes child safety on farms

BASF Australia has joined forces with AgLink Australia members to unveil a free Safety Champs program to promote child safety on farms.

Aidan Smith

COMBINES CUT ITCombine harvester sales up 78 per cent on June last year

Combine harvesters continue to make headway into the sales market with a whopping 78 per cent increase in sales for June, compared with the same month last year.

Aidan Smith

ON THE PULSEPremiumPremiumAnne Wilkins joins Grains Australia Pulse Council

Badgingarra farmer and agribusiness professional Anne Wilkins has been named the sole WA representative on the Grains Australia’s inaugural pulse council, with hopes to bolster sustainable production. 

Leadership shake upPremiumPremiumFarm lobby group appoints new chair

Farmers for Climate Action has elected Tasmanian cattle producer Brett Hall as its new chair following the resignation of Charlie Prell after three years in the role.

AgriculturePremiumPremiumWorkers left in lurch as labour hire firm loses licence

Fruit pickers and farm workers across two states will be found new jobs after a federal decision over what unions say amounts to modern slavery.

Farm Safety WeekFarm Safety Week: Farmer’s story of near-death accident

When a farm worker almost rolled his vehicle while moving cattle on Felicity Richards’ farm a few months ago, she knew just how much worse it could have been.

Liz Casben and Aidan Smith

JOHN DEERE ACQUISITIONJohn Deere acquires Smart Apply

John Deere has made a smart move to support high-value crop producers to optimise their efficiency by doing more with less, with the acquisition of precision spraying equipment company Smart Apply. 

Aidan Smith

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Loaded weaponPremium
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Perth bikie held in custody after drug and shotgun bust

A Comanchero bikie has faced court on gun and drugs related charges after gang crime squad detectives raided a home in Perth’s northern suburbs on Wednesday night.

Phil Hickey and Christopher Tan

Country road tragedyPremiumMan killed in tragic crash on remote Mid West road

A man has been killed in a car rollover in WA’s remote Mid West.

Alex Di Rosso

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POWER PLAYERSCommentsPremium
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REVEALED: Who’s who in the Forrest inner circle

Behind every billionaire couple is a host of trusted advisors ... so what happens when mega-rich listers split? Meet the Forrest lieutenants.

Matt Mckenzie

Legal investigationPremiumShock twist in Andrew Forrest’s marriage breakdown

A shock twist in the marriage breakdown of Andrew Forrest and his wife Nicola has been revealed with his company Fortescue Metals Group admitting he was investigated for a relationship with an employee.

Sarah-Jane Tasker

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Women’s World CupCommentsPremiumUltimate A to Z of all you need to know about the Matildas

We all know ‘S’ is for ‘Sam’ and ‘superstar’ but there’s a dictionary full of descriptors that also give an insight into our mighty Matildas as they prepare for the World Cup opener.

Samantha Rogers and Ben Smith

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Cost-of-living crisisCommentsPremium
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Win for patients: WA GPs let off the hook on payroll taxes

GP practices in WA will not be pursued over payroll tax in a decision doctors say will spare patients from further hikes on medical consultations in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis. 

Josh Zimmerman

‘Significant costs’CommentsCommentsCottesloe abandons legal fight against OBH approval

Cottesloe council has dropped its threat to challenge the Ocean Beach Hotel redevelopment approval in the Supreme Court, citing the huge expense and a slim chance of winning a legal battle for backing down.

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‘Demise of communities’ Premium
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PremiumFarmers in plea for exemptions from cultural heritage laws

Grain farmers have claimed WA’s new heritage laws risk ‘the demise of regional communities and industries’ while pleading for land that has ‘already been disturbed, developed or cultivated’ to be exempt.

THE ASHESCommentsCommentsRECAP: Australia left frustrated on opening day

Australia have left England in the series after a frustrating first day in Manchester. Recap the action in our blog.

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Leadership shake upPremiumFarm lobby group appoints new chair

Adam Poulsen

AgriculturePremiumWorkers left in lurch as labour hire firm loses licence

Robyn Wuth

BusinessFears Coles milk buyout could sour market for farmers

William Ton

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Rescue chopper rushes man to hospital after major SW crash

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The EconomistPremiumA battery supply chain that excludes China looks impossible

THE ECONOMIST: Green industrial policy and hawkish security policies are clashing.

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The EconomistPremiumYour employer is (probably) unprepared for AI

THE ECONOMIST: Poor preparation for AI is bad news for your earnings and the broader economy.

The Economist

CNBCPremiumNetflix earnings showcase strength as industry struggles

Netflix added 5.9 million subscribers in the quarter and forecast a similar gain next quarter. The company hardly mentions its fledgling video game business at all in its shareholder note.

Alex Sherman

The EconomistPremiumThe mystery of gold prices

THE ECONOMIST: A fear-and-inflation hedge has failed to hedge against fear or inflation.

The Economist

Grain

ON THE PULSEPremiumAnne Wilkins joins Grains Australia Pulse Council

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OPPORTUNITIES IN INDIA Opportunities for trade emerge after India visit

Aidan Smith

Conflict and WarPremiumShips in Black Sea 'potential military targets': Russia

Grant McCool

BARLEY DEBARCLEWA croppers hopeful barley trade to China will resume

Aidan Smith

Livestock

OPPORTUNITIES IN INDIA Opportunities for trade emerge after India visit

Aidan Smith

‘HAD TO ASK’PremiumLive export stakeholders snubbed at phase-out meeting

Adam Poulsen

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumWA lamb demand creeping back with mutton still strong

Bob Garnant

RAM SALEBoree Park to host inaugural ram sale on farm at Dinninup

Aidan Smith

Wool

WOOL RESEARCHNew biological wool harvesting research underway

Aidan Smith

‘Integrated approach’Elders’ Rockingham wool handling hub opens

Adam Poulsen

WOOL SEASON UPDATEWool market has best start to season since 2020

Aidan Smith

National fleece competitionPremiumHighbury-based Seymour Park wins WA State fleece prize

Bob Garnant

Politics

Leadership shake upPremiumFarm lobby group appoints new chair

Adam Poulsen

OPPORTUNITIES IN INDIA Opportunities for trade emerge after India visit

Aidan Smith

BARLEY DEBARCLEWA croppers hopeful barley trade to China will resume

Aidan Smith

MINISTERS MEETMinisters gather in Perth after three-year hiatus

Adam Poulsen

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Machinery

COMBINES CUT ITCombine harvester sales up 78 per cent on June last year

Aidan Smith

Farm Safety WeekFarm Safety Week: Farmer’s story of near-death accident

Liz Casben and Aidan Smith

JOHN DEERE ACQUISITIONJohn Deere acquires Smart Apply

Aidan Smith

ARTIST JOINS CAMPAIGNCase IH product highlighted by Kimberley artist

Aidan Smith

Field Days

Gidgegannup Small Farm Field DayPremiumRecords broken at Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day

Adam Poulsen

GIDGEGANNUP SMALL FARM FIELD DAY Wadumbah Aboriginal Dance Group to perform at Gidgegannup

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Gidgeannup Small Farm Field DayGidgeannup Small Farm Field Day: Woodturners on display

Aidan Smith

Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day: Angora goats set for show

Aidan Smith

Horticulture

AUSVEG MERGER Onions Australia merges with AUSVEG in strategic move

Aidan Smith

AgricultureApples, bees, mites and the pollination gauntlet

John Kidman

CrimePremiumFarmer 'turned blind eye to drugs growing on his land'

Laine Clark

‘COMPLETELY UNWORKABLE’Farmers blast ‘unworkable’ changes to PALM scheme

Adam Poulsen

Finance & Markets

RIC MILESTONERIC delivers $3.16 billion in loans at five year milestone

Aidan Smith

INDIA TRADEMinister leads ag industry delegation to India

Aidan Smith

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumLamb market takes another dive

Rob Kelly

GLOBAL MILK DECLINEMilk production outlook sours as households feel pinch

Aidan Smith

Opinion

OPINION PremiumOpinion: Once-respected iconic institution has sunk

David Galvin

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New heritage law farce puts WA on road to nowhere

Paul Murray

Paul Murray

OPINION PremiumEroding property rights: It’s our land Labor has lost

Slade Brockman

OPINION WAFarmers president finds farming pressures unreasonable

John Hassell

Country Communities

Farm Safety WeekFarm Safety Week: Farmer’s story of near-death accident

Liz Casben and Aidan Smith

LIFE MEMBERSHIPPremiumCWA warrior Heather Allen acknowledged for fearless service

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Leadership changeSafeFarms WA: Holly Freeman takes reins from Maree Gooch

Aidan Smith

State clash The strong WA country side out to tame Croweaters

Cameron Newbold