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  1. Next generationPremiumEmerging ag leaders called to apply for national program

  2. Agronomy prioneerPremiumGeoff ‘Foz’ Fosbery wins prestigious agronomy award

  3. FREIGHT NEWSPremiumCBH reveals prototypes of new rolling stock

  4. Ag conferencePremiumIN PICTURES: Agronomists mingle at national conference

  5. HEATED DEBATEPremiumPastoral community ‘disappointed’ by dingo bounty petition

Countryman GrainPremiumCSBP flags growth in fertiliser demand

Fertiliser manufacturer CSBP has flagged continued growth in market demand next year as grain growers seek to replenish stocks amid a softening of nitrogen and potassium prices globally.

Adam Poulsen

OpinionPremiumIs Keep the Sheep starting to bite in marginal seats?

Labor’s latest attempt to shut down the Keep the Sheep campaign and protests from WA farmers is long on rhetoric and short on detail, writes Liberal MLC Steve Martin.

Steve Martin

Shearing Hall of FamePremiumWA legends inducted into Shearing Hall of Fame

Two talented WA sheep industry stalwarts have been inducted into the Australian Shearing Hall of Fame, both highly acclaimed for their contribution in lifting the standards of wool harvesting excellence. 

Bob Garnant

Low-carbon Fuels SummitPremiumBiocrude oil an economic reality for regional WA

Low-carbon liquid fuel has been recognised as an important part of the puzzle for Australia as the world transitions away from fossil fuel use to decarbonise the global economy. 

Rebecca Turner

CHEMICAL USE PremiumGrowers called to submit evidence into chemical review

Grain Producers Australia is calling on farmers across the country to submit evidence on their weed control, following concerns that a new chemical review may restrict the use of spot-spraying technology. 

Olivia Ford

Nailing snailsPremiumSnail workshops arms WA growers with pest management advice

With harvest kicking off, growers have been reminded of the importance of snail monitoring and control through several workshops held across southern WA.

Sofia Fimognari

WA Low Carbon Fuel Summit 2024PremiumPremiumAction needed on SAF

Producing feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel needs to become a priority in Australia in order to keep up with the rest of the world on decarbonising emissions in the aviation industry.

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CommentsPremiumMiddlemen exist only if you allow them to

In the early 1980s, a group of WA farmers grew tired of the growing disparity between the tractor prices offered by their local dealer and what American farmers were paying.

Next generationPremiumPremiumEmerging ag leaders called to apply for national program

Aspiring leaders still have time to throw their hat in the ring and apply for the National Farmers’ Federation’s National Agriculture Leadership Program.

Safety reminderPremium‘Fit to load’ livestock transport reminder

Livestock producers, truck drivers, agents and receivers have all been reminded to exercise responsibility during livestock transport to ensure good animal welfare practices. 

Olivia Ford

Low-carbon Fuels SummitPremiumBiocrude oil an economic reality for regional WA

Low-carbon liquid fuel has been recognised as an important part of the puzzle for Australia as the world transitions away from fossil fuel use to decarbonise the global economy. 

Rebecca Turner

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REVEALED: Major twist in wild cocaine esky takedown case

Recent court developments have emerged regarding last year’s remarkable $137 million cocaine seizure off Albany’s coast.

Phil Hickey

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Courts & JusticePremium
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Jail for brutal pub attack that left dad fighting for life

A FIFO worker who left a father with a fractured skull and brain bleeds from a one-punch attack at a pub south of Perth has been sentenced to more than two years’ imprisonment.

Rebecca Le May

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Liberals promise to lift stamp duty exemptions by $100,000

First homebuyers look set to be targeted in the upcoming State election with the Liberal Party promising to lift stamp duty exemptions by $100,000 to win their votes.

Joe Spagnolo

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Pipe saga worsens for West Aussies with flooded homes

Thousands of WA families can’t get ‘defective pipes’ ripped out of their homes quickly enough as insurers decline to renew policies on properties hit with repeated water bursts.

John Flint

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Herd on the TerracePremiumRuane on a winner with Reward play

Michael Ruane a winner thanks to some well-timed purchases at potash hopeful Reward Minerals.

COURTS & JUSTICEPremiumPerth’s burger king refused bail on cocaine charges

A former managing director of Perth’s Meet & Bun burger restaurants has been denied bail after being charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell.

Erick Lopez

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumDid Andre Rebelo make calls pretending to be his brother?

The trial of a man accused of murdering his mother has continued with more remarkable evidence including that WA’s Coroner’s Court staff thought one Rebelo brother might have been impersonating another.

STATE POLITICSCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘Dismayed’ police union boss dumped by board

WA Police Union president Paul Gale has been axed by the body’s board, just hours after officers overwhelmingly rejected a second pay offer from the State Government.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsHuge queues as WA’s first Starbucks opens

Cars lined-up in the drive-thru from 4.30am as West Aussies turned out in droves for the opening of the first Starbucks store in Western Australia.

News

WA Low Carbon Fuel Summit 2024PremiumAction needed on SAF

Rebecca Turner

Next generationPremiumEmerging ag leaders called to apply for national program

Sofia Fimognari

Farmer on Your Plate 2024PremiumRaising food awareness to support WA Farming Families

Rebecca Turner

Annual reportPremiumMWPA exports down in 2023-24 after dry grain harvest

Jessica Moroney

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Debate settledCommentsLevi boss settles debate on how often you should wash jeans

For most pieces of clothing, it’s clear they should be washed after a few wears. But jeans can be more divisive, with some even saying to never wash them.

Sophie Kiderlin

CNBC newsLithium still the way to go as automakers mull alternatives

The push to commercialise solid-state batteries for electric vehicles is well underway, but analysts say auto giants could be on the cusp of turning to a different kind of transformative science.

Sam Meredith

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumGoogle goes nuclear as data centre power demand surges

Tech companies are increasingly backing in nuclear energy to meet the growing power demands of data centres.

Pippa Stevens

CNBC newsVideoCommentsPremiumWATCH: Metaverse showing signs of life, but it’s not from VR

The company formerly known as Facebook appears to have found its footing in virtual and augmented reality through smart glasses.

Salvador Rodriguez and Jonathan Vanian

Grain

Nailing snailsPremiumSnail workshops arms WA growers with pest management advice

Sofia Fimognari

Low-carbon Fuels SummitPremiumBiocrude oil an economic reality for regional WA

Rebecca Turner

Countryman GrainPremiumParaquat restrictions on Ag Minister’s radar

Adam Poulsen & Olivia Ford

FREIGHT NEWSPremiumCBH reveals prototypes of new rolling stock

Olivia Ford

Livestock

Safety reminderPremium‘Fit to load’ livestock transport reminder

Olivia Ford

HEALTH AND SAFETY PremiumAnalysis suggests live export changes reducing animal health

Olivia Ford

LAWS DELAYEDPremiumEU agrees to delay deforestation laws by 12 months

Olivia Ford

EnvironmentPremiumAustralia looks to NZ for advice on bird flu threat

Caitlin Powell and Rachael Ward

Wool

Shearing Hall of FamePremiumWA legends inducted into Shearing Hall of Fame

Bob Garnant

AWEX retirementPremiumAWEX chief executive Mark Grave to retire in 2025

Bob Garnant

Wear Wool, Not WastePremiumAustralian Wool Innovation wages war on fast fashion

Bob Garnant

PERTH ROYAL SHOWPremiumWA Wool Harvesting Ambassadors named

Bob Garnant

Politics

OpinionPremiumIs Keep the Sheep starting to bite in marginal seats?

Steve Martin

Wind farmMixed reactions to Dutton’s pledge to scrap offshore wind

Oliver Lane

Live export banPremiumAg industry says Labor still has ‘no plan’ for support

Olivia Ford

LIVE EXPORT PremiumCattle ban ‘unlikely’ but restrictions are on the table

Adam Poulsen

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Machinery

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Middlemen exist only if you allow them to

Trevor Whittington

Mower powerPremiumJohn Deere plugs into electric mower market

Olivia Ford

CHEMICAL USE PremiumGrowers called to submit evidence into chemical review

Olivia Ford

MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGY PremiumWA tractor sales on the move

Olivia Ford

Field Days

Show timePremiumSpirits high as 93rd Waroona Show approaches

Craig Duncan

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysPremiumWoolly designs get warm reception at Newdegate

Rebecca Turner

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysPremiumSEE THE PICTURES: Never a dull moment at Newdegate

Bob Garnant

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysPremiumDog Agility comp shines at Newdegate Machinery Field Days

Rebecca Turner

Horticulture

Countryman HorticultureAustralian professor receives prestigious award

Sofia Fimognari

RetailGrocery giants allegedly dumping Italian tinned tomatoes

Neale Prior

MANJIMUP WINNERPremiumYoung Manjimup farmer 2024 WA Rural Ambassador

Anjelica Smilovitis

MORE APPLESPremiumNationwide project focusing on narrow orchard techniques

Anjelica Smilovitis

Finance & Markets

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSWA processor and store lamb market under pressure

Rob Kelly

Beyond the SaleyardsProcessor prices remain ’relatively stable’

Rob Kelly

NEW REPORT PremiumWA farmland value continues to soar: Rural Bank

Olivia Ford

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSStore lamb values ease as spring flush nears

Rob Kelly

Opinion

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MachineryCommentsPremium
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Middlemen exist only if you allow them to

Trevor Whittington

OpinionPremiumIs Keep the Sheep starting to bite in marginal seats?

Steve Martin

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Hesitation on innovation CommentsPremium
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Australian farmers could be leading the way in agtech

Harriet Mellish

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LIVE EXPORT BANPremium
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Still no word on Labor’s live export ‘transition package’

Bonnie Skinner

Country Communities

Next generationPremiumEmerging ag leaders called to apply for national program

Sofia Fimognari

Building resilience Final community resilience workshop before scorching summer

Craig Duncan

Regional WA CommentsPremium1500km weekly commute for mum after school bus route axed

Matthew Paddick

Showing the lovePremiumRural education gets spotlight on special day

Olivia Ford