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Monday, 15 August 2022

Not guilty pleaPremiumMan accused of starting horror Wooroloo fire goes to trial

The 41-year-old accused of starting the Wooroloo bushfire has denied an allegation that he failed to take reasonable precautions to prevent the blaze, which destroyed 86 homes.

Tim Clarke

Tim Clarke

Daniel Gunter Preuss has pleaded not guilty over a charge relating to the Wooroloo fire.

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Primary route
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Port project will put more than 20 properties on the line

Josh Zimmerman

  1. Ironman effortCommentsPremiumBen Carrick crowned Avon Descent champion for 2022

  2. NEWDEGATE MACHINERY FIELD DAYSPremiumNewdegate to commemorate two milestones in one month

  3. PoliticsGreens push to recognise animal sentience

  4. PoliticsPremiumSkilled migration cap increase floated

  5. PoliticsNew plan to fight ‘emerging threats’

AgriculturePremiumHobby farm pigs 'a foot and mouth risk'

A senior animal diseases expert warns that tree changers and pet pig owners pose a risk to Australia's biosecurity.

Liv Casben

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Locked up
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How global chase for love rat scammer ended in Perth

A global romance scam, which stretched from Queensland and the US to Nigeria — via the Wheatbelt town of Cunderdin — was eventually traced to a university student in Perth.

Tim Clarke

Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days PremiumYoung talent on display at Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days

WA agriculture’s next generation are sharpening their skills for the upcoming Young Farmers Competitions as the State’s field days circuit prepares to kick off.

Cally Dupe

OPINIONPremiumFarmers and taxpayers bear the cost of supply chain woes

We know we have the capacity to ship the grain, we can take delivery of the grain, there will be a large carryover of grain this year of between 4-6Mt. The choke point is delivery to port, the supply chain.

Jane Fuchsbichler

Gloves are offCommentsPremiumLabor MP backs ‘legend’ MacTiernan amid FMD ‘fear campaign’

A Labor MP has claimed the media is fuelling a foot-and-mouth disease ‘fear campaign’ and accused a farming lobby group of making a ‘disgraceful personal slur’ against Agriculture Minister Alannah MacTiernan.

Peter Law

Opinion PremiumTwo years on, farmers prepare to meet in Kulin again

A question for the CBH chair Simon Stead, if rail is the most efficient form of freight in the Esperance Zone, why use trucks instead of rail in Kwinana Zone, even alongside operating rail lines?

Greg Richards

NEWDEGATE MACHINERY FIELD DAYSPremiumPremiumNewdegate to commemorate two milestones in one month

September is shaping up to be a huge month for Newdegate, with the small town celebrating its 100th anniversary just a fortnight after the 50th annual Newdegate Machinery Field Days.

LIVESTOCK HANDLING CUPPremiumPremiumRegistrations open for KPCA Livestock Handling Cup

Station workers are sharpening their skills for the WA pastoral industry’s biggest competitive event, with applications now open for the annual KPCA Livestock Handling Cup.

Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days PremiumPremiumYoung talent on display at Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days

WA agriculture’s next generation are sharpening their skills for the upcoming Young Farmers Competitions as the State’s field days circuit prepares to kick off.

OPINIONPremiumFarmers and taxpayers bear the cost of supply chain woes

We know we have the capacity to ship the grain, we can take delivery of the grain, there will be a large carryover of grain this year of between 4-6Mt. The choke point is delivery to port, the supply chain.

Jane Fuchsbichler

Merino fashionFashion designer creates Merino everyday label

Inspired by her wool-growing family, a NSW fashion designer has created a new brand for everyday wear using 100 per cent Merino wool.

Bob Garnant

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Need to improve Premium‘NOT GOOD ENOUGH’: WA’s leadfoot MPs ‘must do better’

WA’s Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has conceded there are ‘no excuses’ for Premier Mark McGowan and more than half of his Cabinet racking up speeding fines.

Bethany Hiatt

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Treasured memories
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‘Amazing dad’: Mainwaring’s daughter remembers Eagles legend

Maddy Mainwaring has opened up about the precious times she spent with her Eagles legend dad before he tragically and unexpectedly died in 2007.

Rangi Hirini

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Shock revelation
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Accused DV doctor to stay chairman of ‘respected peak body’

The WA Health Dept has refused to say whether top doctor Anthony Bell — who is facing domestic violence allegations — will stay as chairman of an executive committee that provides expert healthcare advice.

Shannon Hampton & Emily Moulton

News

New leaderPremiumLizzie von Perger new Stirlings to Coast Farmers CEO

Stuart McGuckin

SEE THE FOOTAGEVideoPremiumYoung fisherman saved in dramatic south coast rescue

Cameron Newbold

Rail Safety WeekPremiumCalls for lighting on trains to improve

Cally Dupe

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Alternative plan
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REVEALED: New use for Perth’s $200m COVID quarantine camp

Peter Law

Grain

WeatherPremiumMajor plant find could boost food security

Tracey Ferrier

Bin sale PremiumCBH Group puts 13 bins up for sale or lease

Cally Dupe

Back homeCommentsPremiumSwanny D FRESHER than ever now it’s brewed in WA again

Simon Collins

Record Donation PremiumFarmers raise $400,000 for charity thanks to record harvest

Cally Dupe

Livestock

LIVESTOCK HANDLING CUPPremiumRegistrations open for KPCA Livestock Handling Cup

Adam Poulsen

WA Sheep ExpoPremiumWA’s largest Merino event takes centre stage at Katanning

Bob Garnant

MLA MEATUP FORUMPremiumDPIRD vet urges farmers to educate the ignorant on FMD

Adam Poulsen

MLA MEATUP FORUMPremiumConsumer win from cuts-based sheepmeat model

Adam Poulsen

Wool

Merino fashionFashion designer creates Merino everyday label

Bob Garnant

Wool WeekPremiumWool Week to host prestigious award presentations

Bob Garnant

Wool marketPremiumOpening wool market expresses FMD concerns

Bob Garnant

Woolclassing excellenceAustralian fleece shines light on wool career

Bob Garnant

Politics

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DATE SET
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Why Labor will skip North West Central by-election

Peter Law

By-election confidencePremiumNational MP Vince Catania resignation date revealed

Jessica Moroney

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New job
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Nationals MP tipped for role in Twiggy’s green energy empire

Josh Zimmerman

PoliticsNationals federal director steps down

Paul Osborne

Machinery

John Deere Technician AwardsWA AFGRI apprentice named best in Australia and NZ

Shannon Verhagen

Big acquisitionMcIntosh & Son acquires Staines Esperance

Cally Dupe

GENEROUS DONATIONPremiumBoekeman Machinery Wongan Hills digs in for twin charities

Adam Poulsen

John Deere Awards John Deere Apprentice Technician Awards

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Field Days

NEWDEGATE MACHINERY FIELD DAYSPremiumNewdegate to commemorate two milestones in one month

Adam Poulsen

Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days PremiumYoung talent on display at Dowerin GWN7 Machinery Field Days

Cally Dupe

Mingenew Midwest Expo PremiumMingenew Midwest Expo to host OpenWeedLocator co-founder

Cally Dupe

Bush LegendsVideoCommentsPremiumDowerin Field Days: From grazed knees to a WA farming icon

Steve Butler

Horticulture

AgriculturePremiumBee shortage agitates almond industry

Liv Casben

AgricultureBanana freckle outbreak grows in NT

Tim Dornin

Pollinating fliesResearch looks at potential of flies as pollinators

Bob Garnant

FoodPremiumFood Aussies love now going cheap

Melissa Iaria

Finance & Markets

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumSheep prices continue to slide

Rob Kelly

CRUNCHING THE NUMBERSFMD threat greatest for sheepmeat and wool trades

Adam Poulsen

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumSaleyard prices come under pressure

Rob Kelly

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumDemand picks up for hoggets and mutton

Rob Kelly

Opinion

Opinion PremiumTwo years on, farmers prepare to meet in Kulin again

Greg Richards

OPINIONPremiumFarmers and taxpayers bear the cost of supply chain woes

Jane Fuchsbichler

Opinion PremiumTime for the $29.8b rail industry to shape up on safety

Lara Jensen

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Melissa Price
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Nuclear could make WA an emissions reduction leader

Melissa Price

Country Communities

Social Photos Social photos: WAFarmers Fodder for Thought conference

Cally Dupe

MINGENEW MIDWEST EXPOFresh ideas at the Mingenew Midwest Expo board

Adam Poulsen

KULIN BUSH RACESPremiumKulin Bush Races sells out in one minute

Adam Poulsen

on the roadStep by step drive trails to see the wildflowers

Stephen Scourfield

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