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Board DramaPingelly cropper asked to step down as NFF vice-president

National Farmers Federation and Pingelly broadacre cropping farmer John Hassell has been asked to step down as vice-president for comments concerning sexual harassment against women in the agriculture industry.

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National Farmers Federation vice-president John Hassell, left, has been asked to step down from his role over social media comments. NFF president Hamish McIntyre, right, said the comments did not reflect the values of the peak farming body or the farmers it represents.

Australia’s agriculture industry is closely watching the sudden conflict in the Middle East for impacts on supply prices, personnel safety and animal welfare.

WarAustralian ag sector closely monitoring Middle East conflict

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Courtney Bailey of Voconiq, Mitch Hooke AM, and Deanna Lush of AgCommunicators.

FARMERS TO LISTEN FIRST‘Robust’ trust in farmers, must listen to community concerns

A GRDC panel addressed the critical need for the agricultural sector to maintain its social licence to operate through building trust on a shared values-based level.

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Nationals WA leader has called the introduction and roll out of the State's firearms laws "chaotic".

Trigger ChaosWA’s Firearms Act 2024 roll out slammed as ‘chaos’

Opponents to the Cook Government’s controversial firearms regulations have taken aim at the “chaos” wrought by the introduction and roll out of the laws which came into effect last year.

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The sudden closure of Beaufort River Meats processing facility in the Great Southern has drawn critcism of the timeliness of live sheep export phase out support grants. INSET: Roe MLA Peter Rundle.

‘Structural Shrinkage’Sudden Beaufort River Meats closure shocks industry

The announcement of the sudden closure of Beaufort River Meats’ processing plant has drawn criticism over the State and Federal Government’s timeliness in the distribution of live sheep export phase out grants.

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Shire of Dumbleyung president Amy Knight and chief executive Gavin Treasure have appeared in Katanning Magistrates Court on behalf of the shire, which is charged with unauthorised clearing of native vegetation.

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Wheatbelt shire admits to illegal clearing of native flora

A Wheatbelt shire has been in court after admitting to clearing native flora from an endangered reserve without a permit and laying a road in its place.

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Calingiri grower Ruth Young chairs the Is There A Future For Pulses In WA? panel discussion at GRDC’s 2026 Perth Update

PULSES UPDATEPulses are progressing, despite the challenges

Should growers continue to pursue pulses despite their smaller scale?

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G.O.A.T WA goatmeat production surges as Australia sets record

WA’s goat meat production has soared to new heights as a new record of more than 63,000 tonnes was produced across the country last year

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Fremantle Dockers’ Josh Treacy will be a guest speaker at the Stud Merino Breeders Association of WA’s Merino Forum.

Merino ForumMerino Forum sets up pre-season game plan for producers

Farmers looking for a pre-season game plan are invited to team up with industry experts who are kicking winning goals in the Merino industry.

RSPCA Australia has rebranded their farmed animal welfare certification program.

Welfare RebrandRSPCA rebrands 30 year-old farm animal welfare program

Australia’s peak animal care and protection organisation has introduced a new name for its independent certification program for increased consumer trust and confidence in meat products.

Board DramaPingelly cropper asked to step down as NFF vice-president

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Wheatbelt shire admits to illegal clearing of native flora

A Wheatbelt shire has been in court after admitting to clearing native flora from an endangered reserve without a permit and laying a road in its place.

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Cattle and Rabobank senior analyst animal protein Angus Gidley-Baird, inset.

Export BeefChina’s beef import quotas force alternative markets for Aus

China’s beef import quotas that were introduced at the turn of the year are reshaping the global trade, with Australian exports set to be diverted to “alternative” markets.

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The parents of Cleo Smith — the young girl who was kidnapped from a WA campsite and held for 18 days — have closed the door on a difficult chapter in their lives.

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Cleo Smith family’s major life update years after kidnapping

The family of the young girl who was abducted from a WA campsite and held for 18 days have closed the door on a difficult chapter.

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Hailee Hildebrand was allowed out on day release, only four days after another suicide attempt inside the hospital’s youth mental health ward.

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Grieving mum’s plea: ‘They were meant to save her’

Stacey Hildebrandt is brokenhearted but insists she wants change — not sympathy — in the wake of her daughter’s suicide while she was an inpatient at Fiona Stanley Hospital.

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Laurence Escalante arrives at the Perth Magistrates Court today. Michael Wilson

Courts & JusticeDramatic scenes as billionaire faces nine new drug charges

Perth billionaire Laurence Escalante has been hit with a raft of new criminal charges as his minder clashed with media outside court in dramatic scenes.

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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.

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Forensic Police examine a track beside Finke Bend Yanchep.

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Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was found dead in bushland near Yanchep.

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WA NewsEast-west rail corridor washed out just days after reopening

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New Rabobank chief executive and Australian and New Zealand regional manager Caroline Oosterbaan.

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CNBC newsThe countries most affected by Strait of Hormuz blockade

A prolonged closure of the Strait would likely lead to a further surge in oil prices, with some analysts seeing oil crossing $US100 per barrel.

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CNBC newsTrump insists trade deals safe as ruling upends tariffs

President Donald Trump defended his tariff agenda during his State of the Union address even as a Supreme Court ruling striking down his emergency tariffs cast fresh confusion.

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