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Newdegate Machinery Field DaysAll happening at Dyson Jones Wool & Technology Pavilion

From fleece judging to wool spinning and felting, it was all happening at the Dyson Jones Wool and Technology Pavilion.

Shannon Verhagen

great turnoutCamera IconIN PICS: All smiles at Women in Farming annual seminar

WA women came together earlier this month to celebrate all things agriculture for the annual Women in Farming seminar.

Shannon Verhagen

Live ExportPremiumWA’s $126m live sheep trade swings back into action

It’s 11am and sheep are running down ramps and into the yards of what is believed to be the biggest sheep feedlot in Australia, located just 50km from Fremantle Port.

Cally Dupe

Lasting legacyEsperance farmer Chris Reichstein’s legacy goes global

His legacy in Esperance is unrivalled, and now farming communities in developing countries will benefit from a half-a-million dollar donation from the late Chris Reichstein.

Adam Poulsen

Property PricesAustralia’s rural land values boom

Rural land values across Australia are booming, with value growth surpassing that of national residential property by an average of 3 per cent a year for the past five years.

Adam Poulsen

CBH photo competitionCBH Photo Competition attracts stunning entries

A candid image of a farmer and his workmate captured during seeding last year has won top spot in this year’s CBH Photo Competition ahead of a record 230 entries.

Cally Dupe

Women in FarmingInclusion name of the game for Women in Farming

One of the State’s leading agricultural groups has rebranded to “remove any perceived barriers”, reflect its inclusiveness and “embrace the times”.

Shannon Verhagen

NewsTasmania pledges salmon industry 'reset'

The Tasmanian government says it will develop a 10-year plan for the island state's salmon industry, including an immediate 12-month moratorium on new leases.

Ethan James

Plea pendingPremiumDriver accused of horror CBD crash to make bid for bail

Jamie Glasfurd, who faced court today, said nothing other than to confirm his identity and thank the court as he was led away by a guard at Hakea prison, where he is currently remanded.

Tim Clarke

Bizarre allegationsPremiumEx-MP embroiled in sex worker ‘threats to kill’ saga

An ex-Liberal MP is at the centre of salacious allegations that a one-time sex worker he had a relationship with broke into his house and threatened to kill him before allegedly breaching her bail.

Tim Clarke and Peter Law

‘Disappointing decision’CommentsPremiumChildcare centre vision gets knocked back

The owner of five childcare centres in Perth’s northern suburbs is disappointed at the refusal of her application to establish another in Kallaroo.

Tyler Brown

‘Royal’ dealPremiumATO likely biggest winner in Hutt River Province sale

The Hutt River Province north of Geraldton is unlikely to reopen to tourists after selling to a local farming family, with the ATO waiting in the wings to collect years of unpaid taxes.

Jenne Brammer and Neale Prior

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The West Australian exclusive
Historic saleCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
New Norcia monks to sell $40m of holy land

The Benedictine Monks are selling 8000ha of land, including their working farm, at historic New Norcia, expecting to fetch up to $40 million.

Jenne Brammer

Cash for jabsPremiumManjimup council offers staff $500 vaccination carrot

The Shire of Manjimup is offering one off payments to its 127 full-time staff of $300-$500, depending on length of employment tenure and hours worked each week, if they get vaccinated before February.

Jenne Brammer

Huge salePremiumWA farming stalwart to offload showrooms for $12m

Six Wheatbelt machinery showrooms and offices have hit the market, just months after farmer John Nicoletti sold his AgImpelments John Deere dealerships to rival AFGRI Equipment.

Jenne Brammer

Ag College KidsCunderdin and Harvey students join forces for champs

When cyclone Seroja wrought havoc across WA’s Mid West, best mates Geoff Tozer and Toby Emmett didn’t hesitate to get stuck into the relief effort.

Adam Poulsen

Investor furyPremiumIndustry slams ban as native logging gets chop

A WA timber company that came to WA in 2019 said the State Government encouraged it to invest $50m before announcing this week it would now end native forest logging.

Jenne Brammer

tourism boostMingenew CRC excited to take on tourism centre

As the Mid West blossoms into one of its best and busiest wildflower seasons, a group of Mingenew locals are gearing up to showcase all the region has to offer.

Shannon Verhagen

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysLocal farmers top State Ewe Hogget Competition

After a “great year for sheep” with plenty of rain, it was local breeders who came out on top at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days State Ewe Hogget Competition.

Shannon Verhagen

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysBrookton’s Eagle Eye among Newdegate award winners

Innovative designs, unique ventures and educational endeavours were celebrated at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days exhibitor awards ceremony.

Shannon Verhagen

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysCamera IconFashion shows a hit at Newdegate Machinery Field Days

And it was all set in front of a home-made backdrop, featuring larger-than-life gumtree flowers lovingly stitched by one of the fashion co-ordinators, Julie Butcher.

Shannon Verhagen

Newdegate Machinery Field DaysPlans to take ‘Muscle Mite’ to schools to educate

The 1988 Mini Moke with a Mini Minor engine has a long history promoting road safety with the Livestock and Rural Transport Association of WA, dating back almost 30 years.

Shannon Verhagen

NewsCSIRO $150m plan for agriculture sector

A joint $150 million investment by the CSIRO and Commonwealth into the agriculture and food industry hopes to future-proof and grow the sector.

Fraser Barton

symbol for all womenPremiumHighway art pays tribute to inspirational country women

Nine inspirational Great Southern women have been honoured in a mural on the Horsepower Highway to stand as a symbol for the contributions all women have made to country communities.

Tom Shanahan