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labour appA WA tinder-style platform for finding farm workers launches

A WA broadacre farming family is launching a new platform to give farmers and agricultural workers a simpler way to find each other, with registrations now open before the 2027 seeding season

Melissa Pedelty

Kojonup broadacre farmers and founders of Hectare Hunters, Claire and Kent Stone.

DPIRD has warned Wheatbelt livestock owners to monitor animals regularly for signs of lupinosis.

Animal healthWheatbelt livestock owners urged to monitor for lupinosis

Rebecca Nadge

DeLaval country sales manager Ben Foster said WA farmers were not frightened to take on new technology.

automationRobots become normal for WA’s “progressive” dairy farmers

Dairy technology experts say robotic dairies have become the norm in WA because of farmers’ “progressive nature”, with many farmers already looking at the next level of automation.

Melissa Pedelty

Senator David Pocock's bid to have the APVMA's final decision on paraquat usage investigated, has been defeated in the Senate.

Inquiry DeniedPocock’s motion to investigate paraquat decision denied

Independent senator David Pocock’s bid to hold an inquiry into the chemical watchdog’s decision not to ban paraquat has been defeated in the Senate.

Georgia Campion

Zoetis senior sales representative Ben Fletcher, WAMMCO chair Bill O'Keeffe, producer of the year Greg Cavanagh of Quindanning, and WAMMCO chief executive Coll MacRury. The WAMMCO 2026 AGM was held in Katanning on October 15.

Top GongQuindanning sheep farmer named WAMMCO Producer of the Year

A Quindanning sheep farmer has taken home the Producer of the Year title at the Western Australian Meat Marketing Co-operative’s annual general meeting.

Georgia Campion

Annaghdowns stud co-princpals Thomas O'Neill and Callum O'Neill, Vicky O'Neill, and Elders agent Peter Foster.

Rams for AuctionAnnaghdowns top priced ram secured for more than $3000

A Boyup Brook stud principal is “over the moon” with the final result of his recent ram sale, with his favourite ram selling for the top price of more than $3000.

Georgia Campion

The WA sheep industry fears imports into the US could be slapped with tariffs up to 50 per cent if an investigation is successful.

Sheep DetectivesWA sheep industry fears high tariffs from US investigation

The Western Australian sheep industry fears exports to the United States could be slapped with tariffs as high as 50 per cent if Donald Trump backs an investigation into the eroding profitability of US sheep.

Georgia Campion

National Environmental Protection Agency chief executive John Bradley.

OpinionOpinion: The National EPA has information available

There is important information available to WAFarmers and individual producers to make sure they are not “in the dark” about environmental laws, writes John Bradley.

John Bradley

Meat and Livestock Australia South-East Asia regional manager Valeska. The WAMMCO 2026 AGM was held in Katanning on October 15.

Island SheepMalaysia largest SEA market for Australian red meat exports

Malaysia is the largest market for Australian sheepmeat by demand while red meat exports into South-East Asia have quadrupled in the past 15 years

Agora Livestock head of markets Dean Hubbard.

Beyond the saleyardsWA lamb prices deserve a wider market explanation

How much of WA’s discount reflects export returns versus restricted access to competing buyers, and will today’s purchasing advantage become tomorrow’s supply challenge, writes Dean Hubbard.

Meat and Livestock Australia United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East and Africa regional manager Darren Watson. The WAMMCO 2026 AGM was held in Katanning on October 15.

Desert LambWA sheep holds import market strength in Middle East

The Middle East remains a growing market for WA lamb despite the looming live sheep phase out, but Australia’s independent meat marketing body has warned of competitors attempting to edge in on the trade.

The 500R combines a front-mounted cab and rear-engine layout with John Deere application technology, automated boom control and hydraulic tread adjustment.

new productJohn Deere launches new self-propelled sprayer in Australia

A major machinery manufacturer is launching a new self-propelled sprayer to the Australian market in early 2027, designed for precise application, operator comfort and efficient field performance.

Melissa Pedelty

Animal healthWheatbelt livestock owners urged to monitor for lupinosis

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is urging Wheatbelt livestock owners to monitor animals grazing lupin crops for signs of lupinosis following recent rainfall.

Rebecca Nadge

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Christopher Brown has apologised to a Perth couple after he was found guilty of defrauding the pair out of $500,000.

Courts & JusticeBusinessman found guilty of conning couple out of $500k

Judge Genevieve Cleary handed down her verdict on Friday following a five-day judge-alone trial in September.

Jessica Evensen and Hannah Cross

Former school teacher Stephen James Warwick outside of court.

Courts & Justice‘I was horrified’: Ex-student speaks out as teacher in court

A former WA school teacher who was previously recognised with an education award has faced court for the first time accused of sexually abusing a teenager.

Charlton Hart

Christian Jack Joseph is back working at a major hospital on bail for manslaughter charges.

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Manslaughter accused doctor back working at Perth hospital

A Perth doctor charged with manslaughter is out on bail and back working at a major hospital after he allegedly chased down and placed a father in a chokehold for almost two minutes on a Fremantle street.

Caleb Runciman

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WA’s dangerous criminals quietly freed in controversial move

Western Australia’s most vicious rapists and murderers are being quietly released onto our streets because the Prisoners Review Board says protecting the privacy of criminals outweighs public interest.

Caleb Runciman

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Liz Ledger has resigned in her role as City of South Perth CEO.

Local Government‘Dysfunctional’: South Perth CEO quits amid council chaos

City of South Perth CEO Liz Ledger has sensationally quit after just four months, slamming the council’s dysfunctional culture and revealing she was blocked from addressing serious health and safety hazards.

Charlton Hart

Cole Smith with his daughter Ebony and their English staffy, lily, who tragically passed away weeks before Mr Smith.

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PICTURED: Beloved dad revealed as victim of fatal chokehold

The heartbroken daughter of a retiree who died after allegedly being placed in a chokehold on a Fremantle street has spoken of his final act of kindness.

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A Kalgoorlie-Boulder mother was handed a 3½ year jail term after being found guilty at trial of breaking into a home and assaulting a woman she believed was pregnant with her partner’s child.

Courts & justiceMum jailed after attacking woman who had affair with partner

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder mother was handed a 3½ year jail term after a jury found her guilty of breaking into a home and assaulting a woman she believed was pregnant with her partner’s child.

Member for Secret Harbour Luke Herdegen pictured waving to the public gallery during his inaugural speech at Western Australian Parliament on Thursday.

state politicsNew One Nation MP’s provocative pitch to govern WA

One Nation MP Luke Herdegen has unleashed on the major parties, using his inaugural speech to accuse Labor of treating voters like fools and vowing that he intends to govern.

Courts & Justice‘I was horrified’: Ex-student speaks out as teacher in court

A former WA school teacher who was previously recognised with an education award has faced court for the first time accused of sexually abusing a teenager.

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labour appA WA tinder-style platform for finding farm workers launches

Melissa Pedelty

Four WA dairy farms have been recognised in the top 100 performers in the the 2026 Australian Milk Quality Awards.

Winning streakWA dairy farms successful in Australian Milk Quality Awards

Rebecca Nadge

Dr Brenton Leske was a key speaker at the 2026 Dale Frost Research Field Day.

frost on my mindWA researchers tackle major challenge for grain farmers

Melissa Pedelty

WAFarmers chief executive Trevor Whittington said the full impact of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act reforms would be hard to predict.

uncertainty aheadFarmers in the dark on EPBC Act reform impact

Melissa Pedelty

CNBC newsWhy the market’s fragile calm faces a major test

Markets paused their slide this week as the tech sector found its footing following an AI sell-off sparked by high borrowing costs and doubts over data centre returns.

Justin Zacks