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New leadershipPremiumWA Angus Society brings new leadership

The WA Angus Society of Australian (WA Committee) leadership has changed hands, with chairman Mark Muir stepping down from his role of three years (2022-2024) and replaced by Andrew Kuss, of Esperance.

Bob Garnant

state politicsPremiumYouth crime focus of regional election pitch

Shane Love has declared the Nationals can ‘absolutely’ win more seats than the Liberal party again, as he unveiled another rival Opposition policy ahead of the March 8 State election. 

Dylan Caporn and Jessica Page

MAJOR AWARDPremiumWA Angus News coordinator wins Strathtay Trophy

WA Angus News coordinator Jessica Dewar, who runs the Ardcairnie Angus stud with her husband Joe Dewar, was awarded the presitigious Strathtay Trophy for her role as coordinator of the WA Angus News magazine.

Bob Garnant

Shearer training PremiumAustralian Wool Innovation considers cuts to training

The future of WA’s wool harvesting training lies in the balance of Australian Wool Innovation funding cuts.

Bob Garnant

AWEX boss last wordsPremiumAustralian Wool Exchange boss shares the knowledge

Australian Wool Exchange chief executive Mark Grave, who retires this year, said the future of the wool industry relies on its integrity, adoption of digital technology, and credentials for traceability.

Bob Garnant

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Rainfall records smashed as tropical cyclone moves west

Tropical cyclone Sean has brought record rainfall to the Pilbara coast, with Karratha recording more than 274mm of rain 24 hours.

Jessica Evensen and Madelin Hayes

STATE POLITICSPremiumCoalition would have a ‘mandate’ to reverse live sheep ban

Nationals leader David Littleproud says the Coalition would have a “mandate” to reverse the Albanese Government’s plan to ban the live sheep trade if it wins the next Federal election

Cally Dupe

WA newsPremiumDriver badly hurt after smashing into tree in Wheatbelt

Emergency services raced the man to Narrogin Hospital. He will be flown to Royal Perth Hospital this afternoon.

Jessica Evensen

‘WASTE OF TIME’PremiumALEC boycotts Labor’s sheep ban ‘co-design’ process

Australia’s peak live export body has refused to engage with the Albanese Government as Labor seeks industry’s help to implement a multimillion dollar ‘transition plan’ ahead of its looming sheep shipping ban.

Adam Poulsen

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New gigs for lucky Nationals candidates

As slew of Nationals WA candidates have been appointed as campaign spokespeople from outside of parliament.

Jake Dietsch

AFFORDABLE AIRFARESPremiumCheaper airfares flagged as State backs Golden Saddle

Cheaper flights to Kalgoorlie-Boulder could be on the horizon as Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti flags the inaugural Golden Saddle race as an attraction that could benefit from the Affordable Airfares Program. 

Tegan Guthrie

Federal ElectionCommentsPremiumTeal wave continues as Moore candidate announced

The teal movement in WA continues to gain momentum, with a candidate named for Moore. 

Joe Spagnolo

PoliticsPremiumNats candidate Mia Davies branded ‘best in Bullwinkel’

David Littleproud has lauded his candidate in Bullwinkel, Mia Davies, as being ‘superior’ to other candidates contesting that seat —  including Peter Dutton’s candidate, Matt Moran.

Joe Spagnolo

Name change End of an era: Ugg’s ‘extremely hard’ trademark fight

An Australian Ugg boot manufacturer forced to change its name amid a bitter legal fight with a US clothing giant over its sheepskin footwear says it’s just the start of a shakeup of the market.

Cheyanne Enciso

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A dose of live sheep export reality

Farmers in WA rely on live exports not because they’re clinging to a dying trade, but because it works within the unique constraints of their farming systems. 

Trevor Whittington

BusinessPremiumTourism, wool exporters to win from China stimulus lift

China's economy is set to slow as high debt and sluggish productivity weigh on investment and spending, but stimulus measures could boost Australian exporters.

Jacob Shteyman

LIVE EXPORTPremiumMorocco opens the door to Australian sheep

A Moroccan delegation will visit WA “in the coming weeks” after the signing of new protocols greenlighting the export of Australian sheep, goats, and cattle to the North African nation.

Adam Poulsen

Alarming discoveryPremiumFirst European wasp found in Geraldton in 22 years

European wasps have been spotted in Geraldton for the first time in more than two decades, prompting a call to the community to remain alert.

Matthew Paddick

FEDERAL ELECTION 2025PremiumActivists launch ‘Keep the Sheep Here’ campaign

A trio of animal rights groups has launched a counter campaign piggybacking off the Keep the Sheep movement, as Labor’s live export ban shapes up to be a key issue at the Federal election.

Adam Poulsen

LIVE EXPORTPremiumWA’s processing sector ‘has a lot of blue sky’ ahead

Key players in WA’s meat processing industry maintain there is a “promising future” for the sheepmeat sector, while the Prime Minister cops flak for “callous” remarks made about the live export ban

Olivia Ford

BusinessPremiumRio Tinto, Glencore held 'brief' merger talks: report

Mining heavyweights Rio Tinto and Glencore reportedly held "brief" talks about a possible merger, but the discussion did not go anywhere.

David French and Melanie Burton

Crime & CourtsPremiumFarmer loses appeal against sentence for DV ‘hell’

The State’s highest court has upheld the seven-year jail sentence handed to a Mid West farmer who subjected his partner to a reign of domestic violence terror, which she described as almost “six years of hell”.

Kate Campbell

AgriculturePremiumWA’s biggest farm sells to Wheatbelt buyers

WA’s largest farm aggregation — covering more than one-tenth the size of the Perth metropolitan area — has reportedly sold to a group of Wheatbelt farmers, who are believed to have paid an eye-watering sum.

Adam Poulsen

MACHINERY Drone use on the rise among WA grain growers

Drones designed specifically for weed detection, mapping and spraying are increasingly being adopted by WA grain growers as the technology becomes more affordable, industry insiders say.

Staff reporter