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Matt Wright faces trial accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice over a chopper crash. (Lloyd Jones/AAP PHOTOS)

AviationPremiumTV reality star trial over chopper crash delayed again

A judge has again delayed the trial of a reality TV star who is facing charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice after a fatal chopper crash.

Lloyd Jones

Agora Livestock price updates.

Beyond the SaleyardsPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: sharp rises in WA lamb prices welcomed

WA lamb prices still trail Eastern States markets despite recent gains.

DEAN HUBBARD

Dowerin Machinery Field Days event casual Josie Thomson, event casual Marion Lewis, general manager Danielle Green, event and volunteer manager Wendy Flavel, and operationrs manager Sonia King.

DOWERIN MACHINERY FIELD DAYSPremiumSee the pics: Bringing Dowerin Downtown 2025

There was no sign of a city-regional divide when agriculture leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders gathered for the fourth Bringing Dowerin Downtown luncheon at Crown Perth. 

Cally Dupe

Red deer are a declared pest in WA.

First CullWA’s first feral deer cull underway in State’s regions

WA’s first deer cull is under way to manage the state’s feral deer population before it spirals out of control, with operations near Esperance complete and culling near Harvey to begin this week.

Georgia Campion

Canadian beef is back on the menu after Australia lifted a 22-year-old ban. (AP PHOTO)

exportsPremiumAustralia reopens market access for Canadian beef

Market access for Canadian beef and beef products to Australia has been lifted, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says.

Staff Writers

A roundtable of agricultural and regional industry leaders hosted by GHD and the Rural Regional Remote Women’s Network of WA was held in Perth to discuss regional women's workforce participation.

Regional RoundtablePremiumWomen’s workforce participation on roundtable agenda

A roundtable of agricultural and regional industry leaders hosted by GHD and the RRR Women’s Network of WA has found that confidence remains a significant barrier for women entering male-dominated industries.

Georgia Campion

Cattle Australia ceo Will Evans.

US TARIFFSAussie farmers’ mixed response to US beef import ruling

Australian cattle farmers have hit back at Donald Trump’s claims American beef will “flood” the market down under.

Cally Dupe, Caitlyn Rintoul and Jackson Hewett

RaboResearch Australia and New Zealand general manager Stefan Vogel.

GLOBAL VOTALITYPremiumFarmers ‘control the controllable’ as volatility grows

Farmers facing one of the most volatile political landscapes in recent history have been urged to prioritise the things they “can control”, including on-farm efficiency and management of input costs.

Cally Dupe

Cattle farmer Kevin Nettleton of Boyanup

FARMER CONCERN Farmers’ concern as Australia looks to import US beef

Boyanup cattle farmer Kevin Nettleton is among thousands of Australian farmers feeling nervous about the Australian Government’s plan to lift restrictions on beef imports from America. 

Georgia Campion and Cally Dupe

Bendigo Bank will close its Cunderdin agency in October. Pictured is Central Wheatbelt MLA Lachlan Hunter.

BANK CLOSURE PremiumBank closure forces locals in WA town to drive 120km

Cunderdin’s transaction agency operated by Bendigo Bank will close this year as part of a nationwide cutback. 

Cally Dupe

WAMIA chief executive I-Lyn Loo at the Muchea Livestock Centre.

Leading AdvocateMuchea Livestock Centre scoops national award

Muchea Livestock Centre has been recognised as the country’s leading industry advocate for its quiet advocacy for the salesyard sector and leadership.

Georgia Campion

Shire of Wagin chief executive Kenneth Parker with University of WA interns Fred Hawkins, Krish Jain and Anna Naiju.

INTERN INFLUENCEUWA students internship to bolster Wagin community assets

Three University of WA students dedicated 300 hours of their winter break to revitalising influential community assets to bolster a Wheatbelt town.

Hannah Whitehead

Troy Williams has quit his role as the NFF chief executive after five months in the role.

Sudden VacancyPremiumNFF CEO quits role five months after taking reins

National Farmers Federation chief executive Troy Williams has quit the job five months after taking the role, citing personal reasons.

Georgia Campion

Tattarang chief executive John Hartman speaks at the Bringing Dowerin Downtown Lunch 2025.

FEEDING BOOMPremiumFeeding the future: Koojan Downs drives WA beef expansion

Western Australia’s biggest private agri-investor says the State’s beef industry is hitting its stride, with its flagship Koojan Downs feeding facility nearing full capacity just four years after opening.

Cally Dupe

Christine and Peter Gilmour on their Irongate Farm at Kalgan,.

Irongate Wagyu for saleCommentsPremiumIrongate Wagyu up for grabs as the Gilmour family set sail

One of Australia’s most respected fullblood herds is on the market after more than two decades of capacity-building.

Bob Garnant

US President Donald Trump says America’s baseline tariff on trading partners, including Australia, could soon rise to as much as 20 per cent.

TradeCommentsTrump threatens to double Australia’s tariff to 20 per cent

US President Donald Trump says America’s baseline tariff on trading partners, including Australia, could soon rise to as much as 20 per cent, raising fresh concerns for exporters and global trade relations.

Kimberley Braddish

Farmers Across Borders' convoy of compassion arrived in Wudinna on July 27. More than 80 trucks delivered relief to more than 400 South Australian farmers.

charity runPremiumHistoric WA hay run supports more than 400 SA farmers

WA’s historic hay run has successfully delivered almost 6000 bales of hay to drought-effected farming families across South Australia.

Melissa Pedelty and Mark Smith

Challa Station operators Ashley Dowden and Debbie Dowden expanded their operations south in Gingin.

Southerly MoveChalla Station operators on their expansion to Gingin

Business and environmental sustainability has paid dividends for well-known Challa Station operators Ashley and Debbie Dowden, who expanded their cattle operations south five years ago.

Georgia Campion

Barnaby Joyce wants the coalition to ditch support for Australia's net-zero emissions target.

Greenhouse gasCommentsJoyce launches bid to repeal ‘illogical’ net zero bill

Nationals maverick Barnaby Joyce has delivered his net zero repeal bill to Parliament while dispelling suggestions that Sussan Ley’s leadership is being undermined.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Matt Wright has pleaded not guilty before standing trial for perverting the course of justice. (Lloyd Jones/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimeOutback Wrangler pleads not guilty over chopper crash

Three years after a fatal chopper crash, reality TV star Matt Wright has pleaded not guilty to three counts of attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Lloyd Jones

At 95, Bob Holder still isn't much for putting his feet up. (HANDOUT/Isa Rodeo)

LifestylePremiumThe world's oldest cowboy and still livin' the dream

The world's oldest cowboy puts his longevity down to hard work, animals, sunshine and making young friends, as the 95-year-old saddles up for his next rodeo.

Stephanie Gardiner

The Perth city skyline as seen from Kings Park.

Countryman NewsCommentsHow some West Aussies can get $150 from the government

The scheme has been put in place amid the governments fight against the invasive polyphagous shot-hole borer.

Oliver Lane

AEGIC’s primary focus is to increase value in industry by ensuring the nation’s grain meets the needs of customers and end-users. 

GRAIN DEBATEPremiumWA Government ‘relinquishes’ AEGIC membership

The future of the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre is up in the air as it moves away from the State Government and towards to an industry-led model.

Cally Dupe

The Albanese government has insisted that there are no biosecurity risks in lifting the restrictions. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

NEWS‘On notice’: Trump’s new beef demand

The US President has turned up the heat globally on beef trade, vowing to send ‘so much’ beef to Australia following the relaxation of import rules.

Brendan Kearns