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Woolly InvestigationTrump likely to adopt sheep import investigation findings

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HHG Legal Group senior associate Richard Dewar.

think againMany farmers do not know agistment law, says expert

An agricultural law expert is reminding farmers that the laws of agistment are actually different from the common assumption, after noticing many were not familiar with the default position of the law

Melissa Pedelty

Yalgoo farmer Ellen Rowe and Katanning farmer Melvin Hettner at the annual Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA convention.

shaping bold policyAttendees gush over Pauline Hanson at PGA convention

One Nations Pauline Hanson was a major drawcard for many attendees at the annual Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA convention on Saturday

Melissa Pedelty

Australia’s fertiliser industry has estimated a loss of between $20 million and $25m as a result of Federal Government’s market disruption resulting from the outbreak of war in the Middle East.

Policy ImpactsFertiliser market interference done in ‘national interest’

Australia’s fertiliser industry has estimated a loss of between $20 million and $25 million as a result of Federal Government’s market disruption resulting from the outbreak of war in the Middle East

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One Nations Pauline Hanson addressing Pastoral and Graziers’ Association Convention at Crown Perth.

backing agOpposition leaders say they will back agriculture

WA farmers heard from speakers with different agricultural policy perspectives from the current government agenda at the annual Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA convention.

Melissa Pedelty

Western Australia Transport Industry Association chief executive Cam Dumesny and HHG Legal Group managing director Murray Thornhill.

start talkingExperts say less bureaucratic red tape in ag is essential

A panel of four agriculture policy experts highlighted key issues in the industry, including the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s operating surplus.

Melissa Pedelty

Agora Livestock head of markets Dean Hubbard.

Beyond the saleyardsLocal loyalty, competitive pricing, and a stronger industry

My recent commentary around sheep and lamb price differences between Western Australia and the eastern states has generated considerable industry discussion, writes Dean Hubbard.

Dean Hubbard

Paradise Creek Dairies owner Warrick Tyrrell and Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis at Paradise Creek Dairies where about 360 cows were wearing Halter's smart collars.

HERD MANAGEMENT Halter’s virtual fencing technology now available in WA

WA’s First Farm with Virtual Fencing – Thursday 5 November, Bunbury

Fremantle-based wool exporter Peter Morris is optomistic on the future of Australian wool, highlighting the move towards more comfortable clothing and an increased awareness around the source of materials.

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Casual WFH trend boosts optimism in Aus wool market

A Fremantle-based exporter is optimistic on the future of Australia’s wool market after the positive effect of COVID-19 caused the world to become more casual, as work from home became the norm.

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Independent meat market analyst Simon Quilty. The AAACWA 2026 Outlook conference at Burswood on Swan, November 4, 2026.

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Aussie beef prices to drive lamb pricing growth

An independent meat market analyst expects the price of lamb to rise next year, driven higher by the increasing ‘record’ price of beef as Australia backfills demand where the US cannot supply.

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CBH has welcomed a strong start to the 2026-27 harvest season.

Yellow WaveMore than two million tonnes of grain received by CBH Group

Harvest is well underway across the State as WA’s grain handling giant reports double the amount of grain received compared with the same time last year.

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Courts & JusticePassenger allegedly sexually assaulted at Perth Airport

A female passenger has allegedly been sexually assaulted in broad daylight at Perth Airport, with a man accused of attacking her near the boarding gates before flying out.

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The chain has 17 of its 38 stores within Westfield shopping centres, including Carousel.

Retail‘Distressing’: David Jones workers brace for job losses

The union representing hundreds of WA David Jones employees says it stands ready to protect workers amid fears of mass job losses after the iconic retailer went bankrupt.

Cheyanne Enciso

Dustin Gary Higgs was jailed in District Court.

courtsPerth speedway driver jailed for sexually penetrating child

A prominent WA speedway driver has been put behind bars after being found guilty of grooming and starting a ‘pre-meditated’ sexual relationship with a girl while she was underage.

Melissa Sheil

A family have been left heartbroken after a house fire in Collie claimed the life of one-year-old boy

WA NEWS‘Cot was in flames’: Toddler dies in tragic WA house fire

A devastating house fire in Collie has claimed the life of a one-year-old boy.

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A prominent WA speedway driver has been put behind bars after being found guilty of grooming and starting a ‘pre-meditated’ sexual relationship with a girl while she was underage.

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Yoga studio owner Laurel Green said she’d been excited to discover an osteopathy program was starting up in Perth.

EducationREVEALED: Year 12s get new uni options, including a WA first

Year 12s thinking about what to study at university next year have had a few extra choices added to their options.

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A large not-for-profit Aboriginal corporation operating in WA’s north will not reveal why it bought a luxurious house in Perth that its chief executive now lives in.

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Jared Ryan and Ben Whisson. The AAACWA 2026 Outlook conference at Burswood on Swan, November 4, 2026.

Ag ForecastingIN PICTURES: Industry forecasting at AAACWA’s 2026 Outlook

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shaping bold policyAttendees gush over Pauline Hanson at PGA convention

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Nvidia pushed the world’s big tech index to its worst day in 19 months, after US midterm election results raised Wall Street concerns the artificial intelligence buildout is poised to slow down.

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Attendees try out the new touchscreen MacBook Pro during the Apple Experience LA in Los Angeles, Oct. 28, 2026.

CNBC newsAt last, Apple brings out touchscreen MacBook

Apple announced its first laptop with a touchscreen will go on sale next week. The launch signifies the growing strategic importance of the Mac to Apple, despite it generating less revenue than the iPhone.

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Since 1990, only nine days have had a larger jump in the VIX on a smaller drop in the S&P500 than last Friday, according to SpotGamma.

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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.

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