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Grain ElectionsCBH announces announces director election results

The election results of the two member director roles under contention at Co-operative Bulk Handling have been announced, with one new face joining the board

Georgia Campion

Co-operative Bulk Handling has announced the election of three new board directors; Lake Grace farmer Royce Taylor, Nonaking farmer Mick Caughey, and Kalannie grain grower Bob Nixon.

YOUNG LADY LEADERSWA women boost skills at AWI breeding leadership course

Danielle Marsland

A new study by Curtin University has created a modelling to forecast future hotspots of the devastating biosecurity polyphagous shot-hole borer pest.

Hitchhiking PestWA study finds farming regions at risk from shothole borer

WA’s powerhouse farming regions are at “serious” risk of polyphagous shot-hole borer should the destructive pest spread beyond outside of Perth, according to a new study labelling “highly-vulnerable”

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Indie duo Old Mervs are set to bring country WA music to the United States in June.

International StageKojonup’s Old Mervs to rock New York City at music fest

Two farm kids from WA’s Great Southern are set for the big stage in New York City, playing along local Australian and international acts at the 2026 Governors Ball in June

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Two sheds were cut from their concrete footings in August 2025.

Shed out of luckCapel Police recover stolen sheds

Two men have been charged for allegedly stealing two 100-square-metre industrial sheds, with Capel Police carrying out searches this month.

Will Corbett

Leisa Van Geest of CBA, Michelle Spagnolo of City of Armadale and Kellie Todman of CBH.

In PicsProposed productivity commission touted to ag sector

A small crowd of agribusiness executives and analysts gathered to listen to the minister for State development tout the significance of the proposed 2050 Commission to WA’s farmers.

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Bega's strong interim result was well received by investors, who have pushed shares higher. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

foodInvestors say cheese as Bega shares hit four-year high

Australian dairy giant Bega has posted a positive earnings result, buoyed by ongoing demand for its brands and operational transformation.

Adrian Black

Banana farmers will know the full extend of damage soon.

FarmingLong term impacts from weather events in Carnarvon

Fans of Carnarvon bananas could be waiting as long as 18-months for stock levels to return to normal after two extreme weather events.

Sally Q Davies

Central Wheatbelt MLA Lachlan Hunter during question time at Parliament.

Shadowing GovernmentLachie Hunter survives reshuffle, outlines plans for 2026

Nationals WA and Central Wheatbelt MLA Lachlan Hunter has survived a shadow cabinet reshuffle, keeping his agriculture portfolio.

Grain ElectionsCBH announces announces director election results

The election results of the two member director roles under contention at Co-operative Bulk Handling have been announced, with one new face joining the board

YOUNG LADY LEADERSWA women boost skills at AWI breeding leadership course

Two women from WA were among 26 young people from wool-growing regions across the nation who travelled to South Australia for the AWI breeding leadership course in South Australia.

Rail safety advocate Lara Jensen in 2025.

Lighting FightMP throws weight behind rail lighting proposal

A push to implement train lighting and illumination on freight trains across the country — the latest chapter in a decades-long campaign — has garnered support from WA’s assistant transport minister.

Georgia Campion

REMARKABLE RETIREEWyalkatchem’s Russell Wood retires after 52 years in wool

Elders Wyalkatchem district wool manager Russell Wood has officially announced his retirement after 52 years in the wool industry.

Danielle Marsland

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Courts & JusticeNew twist as epic trial looms after huge drug bust off WA

One of seven people charged over a massive cocaine haul found stashed inside a bulk carrier off Perth has had his charge dropped.

Rebecca Le May

Marius Sabau, president of the WA Mongols. unknown

Courts & JusticeWA Mongol boss jailed for sophisticated drug operation

Marius Sabau was found guilty for his role in a drug trafficking syndicate, just days after fellow Mongol member David Pye was jailed for organising the assassination of Rebels boss Nick Martin.

Ben Harvey

A council plan to run a tram line through Perth’s CBD and merge two busy train stations has been branded a waste of money by Rita Saffioti who won’t support the proposals.

State PoliticsSaffioti slaps down ‘wasteful’ CBD tram and station merger

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has slammed a City of Perth plan to merge two rail stations and build a CBD tram line, branding the proposal a ‘waste of money’ ahead of a council vote this week.

Charlton Hart

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Dynamic plans to transform Perth into pedestrian paradise

Perth is poised for a radical transformation that would see the city centre shed its reliance on cars to become a pedestrian paradise.

Caitlin Vinci

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WA building company Home Group managing director Paulo Silvestro fined for throwing a wheel of cheese at the owners of Stirling IGA supermarket.

Courts & JusticeProminent builder learns fate for supermarket cheese fight

The owner of well-known WA building company Home Group has learnt his fate after throwing a wheel of cheese at a Perth supermarket owner.

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Courts & JusticeWA Mongol boss jailed for sophisticated drug operation

Marius Sabau was found guilty for his role in a drug trafficking syndicate, just days after fellow Mongol member David Pye was jailed for organising the assassination of Rebels boss Nick Martin.

A general view of Claisebrook Station, which the City of Perth is looking to merge with McIver station.

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Perth’s inner-city rail network could be set for an overhaul, with the City of Perth proposing to axe two long-standing CBD train stations in favour of a single, modern transit hub.

The four-bedroom, four-bathroom 1970s “resort-style” home hit the market last week.

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YOUNG LADY LEADERSWA women boost skills at AWI breeding leadership course

Danielle Marsland

Lighting FightMP throws weight behind rail lighting proposal

Georgia Campion

REMARKABLE RETIREEWyalkatchem’s Russell Wood retires after 52 years in wool

Danielle Marsland

Tony Maddox has appeared in the Perth Supreme Court.

CourtAppeal kicks off in landmark Aboriginal Heritage conviction

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CNBC newsLunar New Year gives brands chance to win back big spenders

Luxury brands from Harry Winston to Loewe are going all in on Lunar New Year collections in a bid to attract Chinese customers.

Hayley Cuccinello

China’s property market, once accounting for more than a quarter of the economy, has seen its annual sales volume halve in just four years.

CNBC newsS&P bets China property slump will be worse than expected

S&P Global Ratings has lowered its forecast for China property sales this year, barely two months into 2026.

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Chinese coffee giant Luckin opened its first flagship with premium drinks as the company takes on Starbucks Reserve.

CNBC newsThere’s a coffee war brewing in China (and now in the US)

As Starbucks sells off most of its China business, local rival Luckin Coffee is expanding into higher-priced cold brews and other drinks. It’s also expanding its footprint in the US.

Evelyn Cheng