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Tuesday, 17 May 2022

‘Game of catch-up’CommentsPremiumOpposition picks holes in ‘lazy’ WA Budget: ‘Govt failed’

WA’s Opposition has labelled the State Budget ‘lazy’ - saying it does little to address cost of living, housing, and the health crisis - and accused Mark McGowan of being ‘intoxicated’ by record revenue.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Caitlyn Rintoul

WA’s Opposition has labelled the State Budget ‘lazy’ - saying it does little to address cost of living, housing, and the health crisis - and accused Mark McGowan of being ‘intoxicated’ by record revenue.

METHANE BUSTERPremiumMethane-busting feed supplement ‘a significant leap forward’

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  1. State Budget PremiumState budget: Cash for agriculture projects

  2. EntertainmentPremiumA hug for Ukraine from heart of Australia

  3. MLA Board PremiumMeat and Livestock Australia calls for directors

  4. Grain Exports PremiumAustralia’s ‘major role’ in feeding the world

  5. AgriculturePremiumFarm costs up as food prices stay high

Leadership changesPremiumMeet CBH’s new Esperance Port Zone manager Paul Channon

Paul Channon has placed efficiency and staff culture at the top of his priority list after being appointed to fill the big shoes of former CBH Esperance Port Zone manager Mick Daw.

Cally Dupe

AgricultureFarming sector 'out of political focus'

Agriculture hasn't had enough attention this election campaign, says the National Farmers' Federation, which has rated party policies affecting farmers.

Liv Casben

AgriculturePremiumIndia bans wheat exports as crops suffer

A ban on wheat exports from India is a further blow to the world's food markets, after supplies from Ukraine were disrupted.

Rajendra Jadhav and Mayank Bhardwaj

orchid season 2022PremiumOrchid season begins for Wheatbelt and south coast

Pockets of bushland throughout the State’s farming regions are beginning to bloom, as the weird, wacky and wonderful orchids WA has to offer begin to emerge.

Shannon Verhagen

hall of famePremiumNoodle wheat pioneer’s portrait added to WA Ag Hall of Fame

Established in 1999 — the same year WA became Australia’s biggest producer of canola — the Agricultural Hall of Fame pays tribute to renowned agricultural achievers.

Shannon Verhagen

IPOsWet weather has been great for GrainCorp

ASX listed grain handler GrainCorp is handing shareholders a special dividend and launching an ag-tech venture capital fund after a record half-year profit.

Derek Rose

Wool Collection PremiumPremiumThe Woolmark Company joins forces with Sportscraft

Australian Wool Innovation subsidiary The Woolmark Company has joined with Sportscraft to create a collection of Australian wool garments that champion traceability and sustainability.

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CommentsPremiumMorrison’s NDIS cuts triggered Activ closures: Shorten

In a scathing column written for The West Australian, Bill Shorten has laid the blame for Activ shutting up shop at the feet of the Morrison Government and its cuts to the NDIS.

MLA Board PremiumPremiumMeat and Livestock Australia calls for directors

Meat and Livestock Australia has called for applications to fill three non-executive director positions on its board. 

Dairy Innovation DayPremiumWA dairy farmers come together for Dairy Innovation Day

Farmers and dairy industry representatives from across the State gathered in the South West on Thursday for a day exploring all the latest updates, new technologies and innovations being embraced by the sector.

Shannon Verhagen

NEW RECORDPremiumHereford bull sells for record $130,000 at Victorian sale

A 1004kg Hereford bull has sold for a record price of $130,000 at a sale in Wodonga, Victoria, with a Queensland cattle breeder the proud new owner.

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‘Concerning’ moveCommentsPremiumActiv bombshell: Hundreds of disabled people to lose jobs

WA’s biggest disability service provider is closing large-scale industrial work sites it has run for 70 years, likely leaving hundreds without employment along with support staff.

Rebecca Le May

‘Difficult situation’CommentsPremiumSt John CEO speaks out on grandmother’s ‘devastating’ death

St John WA has launched a clinical inquiry into the death of an 80-year-old grandmother who died from a suspected heart attack while waiting two-and-a-half hours for paramedics to arrive. 

Brianna Dugan

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Gang links to massive $120 million Pilbara cocaine bust

More than $120 million worth of cocaine has been seized in Port Hedland after an investigation into an alleged organised crime syndicate - who may have transported the drugs on a bulk shipping carrier.

Tim Clarke

News

Dairy Innovation DayPremiumWA dairy farmers come together for Dairy Innovation Day

Shannon Verhagen

NEW RECORDPremiumHereford bull sells for record $130,000 at Victorian sale

Staff reporter

State Budget PremiumState budget: Cash for agriculture projects

Cally Dupe

METHANE BUSTERPremiumMethane-busting feed supplement ‘a significant leap forward’

Staff reporter

Grain

IPOsWet weather has been great for GrainCorp

Derek Rose

Grains Australia PremiumBarley Australia merges with new grains group

Cally Dupe

Grain Exports PremiumAustralia’s ‘major role’ in feeding the world

Cally Dupe

AgriculturePremiumFarm costs up as food prices stay high

Liv Casben

Livestock

MLA Board PremiumMeat and Livestock Australia calls for directors

Cally Dupe

NEW RECORDPremiumHereford bull sells for record $130,000 at Victorian sale

Staff reporter

METHANE BUSTERPremiumMethane-busting feed supplement ‘a significant leap forward’

Staff reporter

biologyPremiumAustralia faces biggest biosecurity threat

Liv Casben

Wool

Wool Collection PremiumThe Woolmark Company joins forces with Sportscraft

Cally Dupe

Wool Industry Australian Wool Innovation’s financial health strong

Cally Dupe

MURESK EXPANSIONPremiumMuresk Institute undergoes $9.1m upgrade

Adam Poulsen

shipping sagaPremiumAustralian wool exports could be disrupted for a year

Shannon Verhagen

Politics

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWPremiumCollins comes clean on live sheep exports

Adam Poulsen

On the agendaPremium‘WORST FEARS’: Labor plan to ban WA’s live sheep trade

Adam Poulsen, Cally Dupe and Peter Law

SHOCK CLOSUREPremiumHistoric Greenbushes timber mill closes its doors

Adam Poulsen, Kate Purnell & Amy Johnston

Live exportPremiumSheep shipping ban could make WA industry ‘unsustainable’

Adam Poulsen

Machinery

MURESK EXPANSIONPremiumMuresk Institute undergoes $9.1m upgrade

Adam Poulsen

Farm Machinery AMAZONE posts record sales result thanks to innovation

Cally Dupe

Autonomous Sprayer PremiumJohn Deere forms joint venture for autonomous sprayers

Staff Reporter

John DeerePremiumJohn Deere focused on driving improvements in ag data

Bob Garnant

Field Days

Gidgegannup Small Farm Field DayBushfire risk and fire-friendly gardens a hot topic

Cally Dupe

Gidgegannup Small Farm Field DaySweet plans for this year’s WA Honey Festival

Cally Dupe

Gidgegannup Small Farm Field DayPremiumA passion for breeding ‘house cows’

Cally Dupe

Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day Gardening a focus of Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day

Cally Dupe

Horticulture

Nuffield Australia PremiumWA’s Nuffield Scholars prepare to travel the world

Cally Dupe

Bargaining powerPremiumWebsite to help horticulturalists ‘strike fairer deal’

Shannon Verhagen

Lasting legacyCommentsPremiumWA stalwart behind Pink Lady apple dies

Holly Hales

Autonomous Sprayer PremiumJohn Deere forms joint venture for autonomous sprayers

Staff Reporter

Finance & Markets

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSBeyond the Saleyards: Abattoir backlog a worry for producers

Rob Kelly

Live exportPremiumSheep shipping ban could make WA industry ‘unsustainable’

Adam Poulsen

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumPressure mounts on lamb prices

Rob Kelly

LIVE EXPORTPremiumMeat and Livestock Australia launches new price indicator

Staff reporter

Opinion

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‘Catastrophic’
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Morrison’s NDIS cuts triggered Activ closures: Shorten

Bill Shorten

OPINIONA letter to all Australian politicians about grain on rail

Bob Iffla and Trevor De Landgrafft

OPINIONPremiumFarmers deserve to know WA Labor and CBH’s Tier 3 stance

Cally Dupe

Cally Dupe

OPINION Telecommunications dead spot leaves farmer crawling for help

Will Picker

Country Communities

SHOCK CLOSUREPremiumHistoric Greenbushes timber mill closes its doors

Adam Poulsen, Kate Purnell & Amy Johnston

Lest we forgetPremiumFunding secured to help keep Anzac spirit alive

Isabel Vieira

FUNDRAISING AND PREVENTIONPremiumWA farmer named spokesperson for breast cancer campaign

Adam Poulsen

Mingenew bakeryPremiumMingenew’s only bakery for sale

Jessica Moroney

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