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DairyExpert says dairy-on-beef market has grown 16-fold

WA’s beef-on-dairy market is maturing rapidly, with dairy farmers starting to see large returns on their investment

Melissa Pedelty

Sustainable, long-term, large-scale supply chain partners’ involvement, like that of Harvest Road and Spudshed, increased farmers’ confidence for beef-on-dairy demand in WA.

Displaying this year's Perth Royal Show supreme fleece are judge and former Elders wool area manager Tim Burgess, chief judge and Dyson Jones wool marketing agent Tim Chapman, associate chief judge and Nutrien Wool area manager Matt Chambers, Elders wool area manager Nicole Carsburg, Nutrien wool area manager Rohan Grant and Dyson Jones wool area manager Sam Howie.

Royal winWesterdale’s Jackson family claim first supreme fleece win

Bob Garnant

Kulin grain grower and CBH Group director Barry West, Romarcom business development and operations vice president Shy Angeles -Knust, Romarcom chief executive and president RJ Angeles, and CBH Group chief marketing and trading officer Paul Smith in Makati City, Philippines.

GRAIN MARKETPhilippines hungrier for WA-produced grain than Indonesia

The Philippines has overtaken Indonesia as the largest market for WA-produced wheat from the State’s grain handling giant.

Georgia Campion

Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA’s Digby Stretch, WAFarmers’ Steve McGuire and WA Grains Group’s Alastair Falconer.

the great divideWAFarmers leads latest bid for merger with PGA and WAGG

WAFarmers is leading the latest bid for a merger of WA’s agriculture advocacy and lobby groups, voicing concerns for its ability to affect policy with a shrinking pool of Wheatbelt farmers.

Melissa Pedelty

Shannen Davies and Macy Davies, 6 months, at the 2026 OATSPO Agronomic Showcase, Hillside.

OATSPOIN PICTURES: Growers hit the field at OATSPO 2026

Various grain trials were the spotlight at this years OATSPO, held near Narrogin, to showcase the latest in WA’s oat research capabilities.

Georgia Campion

Sandalwood industry representatives with Nationals WA leader Shane Love and shadow forestry minister Bevan Eatts.

Sandalwood fearsCommercial sandalwood set to be removed from FPC

A move to scrap the Forest Products Commission from commercial wild sandalwood operations has been criticised by the industry, which fears it could spell the end of the multimillion-dollar sector.

Georgia Campion

Aurizon is the primary rail operator for the CBH Group and hauls more than 12 million tonnes of grain annually across WA.

a rail-y good ideaWA’s largest grain transporter welcomes a push to rail

WA’s largest grain transporter has welcomed the Federal Government’s $52 million funding commitment for projects aimed at conserving diesel by shifting freight from road to rail or by sea.

Melissa Pedelty

Adam Thomas, Hill Padua, buyer Don Alexander, Narrogin, Brad Groves, Elders, and auctioneer Craig Walker, Nutrien, with the second top-priced ram.

Rams in demandBuyers chase data-backed and easy-care rams at Hill Padua

Demand was solid at the annual Hill Padua on-property sale at Three Springs on September 21, with buyers seeking easy-care rams with dual-purpose traits.

Rebecca Nadge

Inaugural WAARC-GGA Honours Partnership Program scholarship recipient Chris Watts in the field at Kendenup. He undertook his Honours at Curtin University and was matched with Living Farm through the program.

Applications open Applications open for six scholarships for WA ag research

Six scholarships are up for grabs for students to carry out research that helps shape the future of Western Australian agriculture.

Nutrien agent Roy Addis, Trent James, Cam James, Zarah Squiers, and Elders auctioneer Graeme Curry.

it’s all in the figuresBuyers chase strong ASBVs at Squiers’ ram sale

Industry confidence was strong at the Squiers family’s annual ram sale, with buyers showing interest in rams with strong ASBVs.

DairyExpert says dairy-on-beef market has grown 16-fold

WA’s beef-on-dairy market is maturing rapidly, with dairy farmers starting to see large returns on their investment

Royal winWesterdale’s Jackson family claim first supreme fleece win

The Jackson family of Westerdale Poll Merinos in McAlinden have taken out their first supreme fleece award at this year’s Perth Royal Show.

Bob Garnant

GRAIN MARKETPhilippines hungrier for WA-produced grain than Indonesia

The Philippines has overtaken Indonesia as the largest market for WA-produced wheat from the State’s grain handling giant.

Georgia Campion

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Family-owned and operated Oscar’s in the Valley announced on Tuesday that it would be ceasing operations.

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Popular Swan Valley restaurant closes without warning

The family-owned and operated venue announced on Tuesday that it would be ceasing operations ‘immediately’, with the beloved business handed over to liquidators.

Brooke Rolfe

WA NewsVictim of horrific fatal shark attack at Sorrento identified

‘Our family is deeply shocked and devastated by the terrible tragedy that took the life of a father, grandfather to be, brother, uncle, husband and friend.’

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Families have been left scrambling for care after Sonas abruptly shut its Wanneroo centre, with children’s hats and bottles still locked inside.

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Parents scramble as childcare centre shuts ‘without warning’

The landlord entered the property on Saturday afternoon and took possession, forcing the centre to close immediately.

Ryan Johnson

Chairman Home Builders Action Group Jason Janssen, on a building site with Maxi bricks, that are now in short supply.

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Builders put on rations as shortage expands to maxi bricks

The State’s chronic housing crisis has been dealt a massive blow as WA’s only major brick manufacturer puts builders on tight brick rations amid a major shortage.

Kim Macdonald

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A failed crypto trader who murdered his mum to claim more than $1m in life insurance premiums has made a significant move in court.

Still images from footage of a brawl in at a residential premises on Galbraith Road in Pegs Creek Karratha about 8.30am on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 Unknown

WA NEWSWATCH: Cop pushes Aboriginal woman to ground

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Applications open Applications open for six scholarships for WA ag research

Rebecca Nadge

Kellerberrin farmer and Perth Royal Show volunteer Gordon Curtis pictured with his kelpie, Chloe.

AgricultureKellerberrin farmer to parade kelpies in Royal Roundup

Jessica Evensen

Celebrating the first agriculture school to win the overall award at the 2022 Harvey Beef Gate 2 Plate Challenge was Harvest Road livestock buyer Jonathon Green with WA College of Agriculture - Harvey students Dakota Robinson, 17, Lewis Hordienko, 17, Alex McLarty, 17, Breanna MacDonald, 17, and Sam Cox, 17, with the school's assistant farm manager Ian Millichamp.

Agriculture educationAgriculture education is attracting increased enrolments

Bob Garnant

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Fed chair Kevin Warsh will be counting votes this week both on a widely anticipated rate hike as well as the future direction of monetary policy.

Jeff Cox

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Former Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze tells Christine Tan how she helped steer Lynas out of financial distress.

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