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Market volatilityPremiumAAAC leader optimistic despite volatile year in ag

‘Disruption’ was the theme at WA’s biggest annual gathering of agricultural consultants, so it’s no surprise industry veteran Carly Veitch described the past five years as a ‘wild ride’. 

Adam Poulsen

WA NEWSPremiumMajor company charged over death of worker at WA abattoir

A major meat processing company has been charged over the death of a foreign national after he became trapped in machinery and died while working at their Katanning abattoir. 

Caleb Runciman

reducing excessPremiumNew agribusiness in Manjimup tackles food waste

An individual with a passion for finding waste solutions in agriculture has spent the past 11 months developing a business model to tackle produce oversupply in the Lower South West.

Melissa Pedelty

BiosecurityPremiumGiant African Snail detected on NSW container ship

The detection of Giant African Snail on a container vessel at Port Botany in New South Wales has been a timely reminder of Australia’s need for strong biosecurity measures.

Rebecca Turner

WA NewsPremiumCrash injures two drivers and sparks bushfire in Wooroloo

Major crash officers are investigating after a serious collision Great Eastern Highway that left both drivers injured and sparked a bushfire in Wooroloo.

Claire Sadler

Behavioural ChangePremium$3.1 million program to fight regional DV to launch in 2025

A $3.1 million campaign to combat domestic and family violence through men’s behavioural change programs in the Great Southern, South West and Wheatbelt will launch on January 1, 2025.

Georgia Campion

BusinessThe Aussie goods most at risk of a Trump presidency

Farmers are keeping a close eye on US president-elect Donald Trump's commitment to impose tariffs on imports.

Stephanie Gardiner

BROOMEHILL BUSHFIREPremiumBroomehill bushfire: Authorities confirm blaze an accident

Authorities have confirmed a blaze that destroyed 220ha of land in Broomehill last week was accidental amid reports the fire was sparked by bicycles dragging along the road. 

Hannah Whitehead

RetailCommentsWoolworths warns strike cost will balloon to $140m

Woolworths says the impact of the 17-day strike action by its warehouse workers has grown from the initial estimate of $50 million in lost food sales.

Cheyanne Enciso

Milestone partnershipPremiumMilestone partnership aims to enhance health outcomes

A milestone partnership between the Royal Flying Doctor Service WA and Regional Health Professionals Network aims to enhance health outcomes in rural and remote communities.

Tegan Guthrie

RetailCommentsWesfarmers boss warns strikes will fuel more inflation

Wesfarmers boss Rob Scott has called for a rolling back of the nation’s industrial relations regime amid a rise in strike actions he warns will hurt already-stretched households and feed inflation.

Cheyanne Enciso

WeatherCommentsWarning over tropical cyclones ‘headed towards WA’

The Bureau reports an increased risk of heavy rain and cyclonic events.

Jonathon Nolan

BankingPremiumCBA’s major move on controversial cash fee

A proposed $3 fee on cash withdrawals from Commonwealth Bank branches for some customers has been paused in response to national fury.

Hannah Moore and Cameron Micallef

BankingCommentsPremium‘Disgusting’: CBA hits customers with fee to access own cash

Commonwealth Bank’s move to slug customers with a new $3 withdrawal fee has been described as ‘disgusting’ and a ‘slap in the face’, particularly for older Australians who rely on cash transactions.

Cheyanne Enciso

State PoliticsCommentsPopular seafood sale back for Christmas at ports across WA

It’s become a December tradition for many West Aussies - buying their Christmas crayfish fresh off the back of the boat.

Dylan Caporn

BUSHFIRE SEASONPremiumConnectivity issues abound after 3G shutdown

The WA Nationals are calling on the Federal Government to address woeful mobile coverage in the regions, amid fears the recent shutdown of the 3G network poses “significant safety risks” this bushfire season.

Matthew Paddick & Adam Poulsen

EnergyPremiumMajor Pilbara energy plans get backing

A new Pilbara solar farm has been opened, and two energy projects given a boost, as plans to slash carbon emissions in the region gain momentum.

Matt Mckenzie

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Woolies calls in umpire as strike costs it $50m in sales

Woolworths has revealed the eye-watering bill that the supermarket giant is facing after strike action by its warehouse workers left shelves bare.

Daniel Newell

‘Complex problems’PremiumWA College of Agriculture students tackle climate change

Seventy students from three WA agriculture colleges have put their creative thinking skills to the test in a bid to solve major farming challenges posed by climate change.

Adam Poulsen

Australian Black LimesPremiumAustralian black limes pack flavour punch

A suggestion by a friend to produce black limes has sparked an exciting new business venture for Wanerie farmers Veronica and Grant Trethewey.

Rebecca Turner

Alternative Protein PremiumStudents keen to promote alternative protein

University students around the world are getting behind research and innovation projects focused on alternative protein development as part of the Good Food Institute Alt Protein Project.

Rebecca Turner

Indigenous AustraliansPremiumGovt apologises for suffering caused by stolen wages

The suffering and injustice caused to Indigenous people who worked for little or no wages under discriminatory laws has been acknowledged by the government.

Keira Jenkins

CrimePremiumPay day near for Aboriginal workers robbed of wages

The Federal Court has approved millions of dollars in compensation for Aboriginal workers who had wages withheld or were underpaid between the 1930s and 1970s.

Aaron Bunch

SEE THE PICTURESPremiumWAFarmers celebrate National Agriculture Day

About 40 WAFarmers board members, staff and key partners enjoyed a tasting afternoon in the Swan Valley to celebrate National Agriculture Day on Friday, November 15.

Rebecca Turner