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Merinotech WA Open DayPremiumMerinotech WA Open Day reveals breakthrough research

Research to solve the missing link in Merino profitability was discussed at the Merinotech WA Open Day, where industry researchers laid out the groundwork for better balance in future breeding objectives.

Bob Garnant

‘Treated with contempt’PremiumLive export ban: Farmers slam $32.7m transition boost

Farmers say the Albanese Government is trying to buy its way out of a ‘really stupid idea’ after it was revealed an extra $32.7 million will be injected into Labor’s live export ban transition package. 

Olivia Ford & Oliver Lane

Climate techPremiumWA company to provide methane-reducing feed to Brazil cattle

A WA climate technology company aiming to help farmers reduce their carbon footprint is one step closer to providing methane-reducing supplements to Brazil, the world’s largest exporter of beef.

Olivia Ford

AWEX retirementPremiumAWEX chief executive Mark Grave to retire in 2025

The Australian Wool Exchange has announced the upcoming retirement of its chief executive officer Mark Grave, effective June 2025. 

Bob Garnant

Boree Park ram salePremiumA Boree Park White Suffolk ram tops at $5200

A Dinninup-bred White Suffolk ram sold to a top-price of $5200 at the Boree Park 2nd Annual On-property White Suffolk ram sale, where values increased strongly on last year’s inaugural sale.

Bob Garnant

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New minister offers extra $32.7m to sheep farmers

Sheep farmers will get an extra $32.7 million to help them transition through to live exports ban as the new Agriculture Minister insists she has been listening to the sector and the WA Government.

Katina Curtis

Showing the lovePremiumRural education gets spotlight on special day

Families all across rural Australia — from the Wheatbelt to the desert — put on their best red shirts for the launch of a day dedicated to raising awareness about the unique challenges of rural education.

Olivia Ford

Rail upgradesPremiumMidland Line upgrade to increase grain volumes

The Midland Line could soon take on heavier loads of grain after the State Government and Arc Infrastructure announced an upgrade to freight rail between Carnamah and Mingenew.  

Olivia Ford

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WA Government adds two more Black Hawks for fire season

Two extra Black Hawk helicopters will be brought to WA this summer, as the state braces for yet another unpredictable bushfire season.

Joe Spagnolo

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Man saved by ‘magic Molly’ the superhero labradoodle

Shivering and hurt under his leaky patio as a thunderstorm battered down, 90-year-old retired farmer Ron Griffiths feared the worst as his pleas for help were silenced by the pouring rain.

Caleb Runciman

Fire safetyPremiumMaintenance is key to prevent harvester fires: GRDC

With this year’s harvest kicking off, the Grains Research and Development Corporation and fire safety experts are reminding growers to stay safe and reduce the risk of harvest fires. 

Olivia Ford

Local legendPremiumLivestock representative awarded for longstanding dedication

Chris Patmore, an Eneabba sheep farmer and long-time member of the Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA, has been recognised for his tireless determination and years of service in the livestock industry.

Olivia Ford

‘Welcome news’PremiumEurope proposes delays to controversial deforestation laws

The National Farmers’ Federation and Cattle Australia have heralded a recent proposal by the European Union’s governing body to delay contentious deforestation laws as a “victory for common sense”. 

Olivia Ford

TradePremiumChinese lobster deal reels in a winner

A deal to allow Western Australian lobster fishers to again access China’s lucrative market will be worth hundreds of millions of dollars to regional communities, the industry says.

Matt Mckenzie

WA NewsPremiumDriver charged over triple fatal crash in WA’s Mid-West

A 22-year-old man has been charged over a shocking crash that killed a mother, her baby and another woman in the Mid-West

Lauren Price

‘Safety is paramount’PremiumAustralia bans herbicide linked to serious health risks

Chlorthal dimethyl, a herbicide linked to risks to unborn babies and serious illnesses, has been banned in Australia shortly after the US issued an emergency order to stop the use of the same chemical.

Olivia Ford

10-Year StrategyPremiumOrd area expansion to 50,000 hectares planned by 2034

The Cook Government aims to almost double farming land in the Ord Irrigation area in the next 10 years with cotton being the major crop.

Sarah Crawford

Countryman NewsPremiumWeed killer outlawed over risk to unborn babies

Farmers and retailers must immediately stop using a herbicide due to an imminent risk to human health, following earlier concerns from US regulators.

Luke Costin

Rural WomenPremiumTalented pair help to break down stereotypes

Two young WA women determined to shatter stereotypes are forging a career in the traditionally male-dominated industry of automotive sales and agriculture.

Rebecca Turner

PGA conventionPremiumGovernment interference dominates talks at PGA convention

Everything from crippling overregulation to the stagnation of grain and livestock prices was on the agenda at the Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA’s 2024 annual convention.

Adam Poulsen

PGA CONVENTIONPremiumKeep the Sheep campaign’s runaway success has Labor ‘afraid’

Shell shocked Labor policymakers are asking ‘how much will it take to make Keep the Sheep go away’, senator Michaelia Cash claims, as the fight to save WA’s live export industry continues to gather momentum.

Adam Poulsen

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Three-year offer to lure school leaders from city to bush

Teachers will be encouraged to go bush with a new initiative to promote them to leadership positions - and better pay - if they commit to a regional or remote school for three years.

Jessica Page

Rural Women’s Day PremiumRural women unite for a special day of ‘me-time’

A second annual WA Rural Women’s Day event held near Albany was an opportunity for ladies in the bush to connect, celebrate and develop friendships.

Rebecca Turner

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumStore lamb values ease as spring flush nears

Store lamb prices continue to find pressure across the country this week with the spring flush ramping up. 

Rob Kelly