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    Daughter of Floreat double murderer backs in firearm reforms

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    WA trade advantage is at risk of slipping away

  5. ‘EXCITING REVITALISATION’ PremiumState Gov probes ‘exciting revitalisation’ of DPIRD site

Annabelle Coppin of Yarrie Station in the Pilbara.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RURAL WOMENPremiumInternational Day of Rural Women: Annabelle Coppin

Meet Annabelle Coppin: The fifth-generation pastoralist running cattle in WA’s Pilbara.

Keren Bellos

In shades of a Roy & HG send-up, Bob Katter wants off-season NRL players put to an odd line of work. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumMP's unlikely answer for bored footy players and pests

Regional MP Bob Katter has suggested rugby league players should be given guns to help reduce the number of feral pigs and toads in north Queensland.

Zac de Silva

Scott River seen from the air.

renewable debatePremiumTimeframe on EPA wind farm referral under fire

Critics of a proposed Synergy wind farm at Scott River were left gobsmacked last week when public consultation to determine whether it needed further assessment opened for just seven days.

Warren Hately

Pastoralists and Graziers Association president Tony Seabrook, Durak MP Melissa Price, Will Baston of Jimba Jimba Station, and Olivia Baston, The Australasian launch of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists at the 2025 Perth Royal Show.

Rangelands YearPremiumSee the pics: Australasian launch of Rangelands year

Politicians and pastoralists alike ushered in the announcement and launch of the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists at the 2025 Perth Royal Show.

Georgia Campion

New figures released by Safe Work Australia during National Safe Work Month show that the rate of work-related fatalities in 2024 is down on 2023.

HAZARDOUS PROFESSIONSAustralia’s most dangerous jobs revealed

‘There is still more to be done to ensure every worker, regardless of occupation or industry, returns home safely.’

Bryce Luff

A grain ship prepares to berth at CBH's Kwinana Grain Terminal.

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Months-long grain giant lockout finally comes to an end

WA farming industry leaders say growers will eventually foot the bill for a breakdown in enterprise bargaining negotiations at the State’s largest grain terminal.

Georgia Campion

GIWA crop report author Michael Lamond, inset. WA's 2025-26 grain harvest could smash the 2022 record.

MEGA HARVESTPremiumPremiumBIN BURSTER! WA harvest could smash crop record

WA’s grain harvest could smash the record set three years ago, thanks to the big crop planted and a barley-growing boom. 

European wasps have black stripes and yellow legs. DPIRD has asked the Albany community to report any sightings of European wasps to the department.

The stingEuropean wasps ‘hitch-hiking’ to Albany as nest is removed

A colony of European wasps has been discovered in Napier, just north of Albany, and the community is being urged by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development to be on the alert for more.

The RAC rescue helicopter has been sent to the scene.

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CommentsPremiumChaos as at least 10 people caught up in crash on busy road

One person has been airlifted to hospital and eight other patients were taken in ambulance following the serious crash.

WA-raised shearer Nikki Lyons during her successful world record attempt.

SHEARING RECORDPremiumEWE BEAUTY! WA-raised shearer Nikki Lyons sets world record

WA-raised female gun shearer Nikki Lyons has set new shearing world record while wearing her favourite fabric of all time — wool. 

Cally Dupe

Price spoke to confirm his name and that he had heard the charge.

Courts & JusticePremiumIdentity of Armadale murder accused revealed

A Wheatbelt man has fronted court accused of murdering an older man in an argument that turned violent outside a home.

Rebecca Le May

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The trained sniper who says he was hired to assassinate Nick Martin has taken the stand to testify against the bikie accused of paying him to pull the trigger.

BikiesPremiumSniper’s vile comment to friends after murdering bikie boss

The shooter who executed Nick Martin at Kwinana Motorplex has admitted he made a vile comment to friends after murdering the Rebels president.

Charlton Hart

Perth Wildcats’ star American import Mason Jones has parted ways with the club.

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Rillie reveals why Wildcats sacked US import Mason Jones

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie has revealed why the club parted ways, effective immediately, with import Mason Jones.

Craig O’Donoghue

Mr McCullough, 39, handed himself in at Perth police station after he allegedly managed to escape the Central Law Courts in Perth. 

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Accused sex offender’s court escape sparks secrecy scandal

Security staff failed to follow procedures before an accused child sex offender was accidentally walked out of custody, an investigation has revealed.

Caleb Runciman and Jessica Page

Chicago Bulls legend Luc Longley has listed his Denmark 'hideout' for more than $4.5m.

HOUSE THAT!CommentsPremiumNBA champion lists beachside ‘hideout’ for $4.5 million

After 33 years of ownership, Fremantle born basketball legend puts serene Denmark ‘hideout’ on the market for offers more than $4.5 million.

Caitlin Vinci

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David James Pye in court.

courts & justicePremiumJudge reveals reasons for granting David Pye bail

The accused mastermind of the assassination of bikie boss Nick Martin was granted bail because he could not access his anxiety medication during the trial.

Charlton Hart

An accused court escapee and child sex offender — who is stuck in prison — has failed in an attempt to get bail after an investigation revealed contracted security staff didn’t follow procedures in the lead up to him being walked free.

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‘Not today’: Accused court escapee to stay in prison

A child sex offender who allegedly escaped from court earlier this year after he gave a fake name has failed in another bid for freedom — this time a legal one. 

Caleb Runciman and Jessica Page

The trade war chaos is forcing countries to reconsider whether the US is really an economic ally.

EconomyCommentsCommentsThe gold, the bad & the ugly: True cost of Trump’s tariffs

The trade war chaos is forcing countries to reconsider whether the US is really an economic ally as gold’s surge signals potential trouble ahead.

Jake Waterman and the Eagles have farewelled Oscar Allen.

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CommentsPremium‘Going to be very weird’: Waterman on life after Allen, Ryan

West Coast lost two of the club’s top-20 all-time goalkickers in the space of a few days in the trade period. Here’s how Jake Waterman reacted to the Eagles’ off-season changes.

The cul-de-sac has been cordoned off by police, with detectives and forensics in blue jumpsuits seen outside a home.

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PremiumMan arrested over fatal stabbing in Perth’s north

Police on Tuesday afternoon confirmed a man had been taken to custody.

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A grain ship prepares to berth at CBH's Kwinana Grain Terminal.

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Months-long grain giant lockout finally comes to an end

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European wasps have black stripes and yellow legs. DPIRD has asked the Albany community to report any sightings of European wasps to the department.

The stingEuropean wasps ‘hitch-hiking’ to Albany as nest is removed

Claire Middleton

The RAC rescue helicopter has been sent to the scene.

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Chaos as at least 10 people caught up in crash on busy road

WA-raised shearer Nikki Lyons during her successful world record attempt.

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Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI Inc,

CNBC newsComments‘Erotica’ version coming soon to ChatGPT AI

Adult ChatGPT users can will soon be able to access a less censored version of the artificial intelligence chatbot, which will include erotic materials.

Dylan Butts

Amazon has fired a Palestinian engineer who protested the company’s $1.2 billion contract with Israel, saying he breached internal conduct policies.

World NewsCommentsPalestinian Amazon worker fired after protesting Israel deal

Amazon has sacked a Palestinian software engineer who protested its Israeli government contract, following similar tensions across Google and Microsoft.

Annie Palmer

China’s latest power play in the global minerals race has fuelled Wall Street gains and talk of a White House counterstrike.

CNBC newsCommentsChina’s export curb sparks US mining stock surge

China’s surprise rare earth export restrictions sent US mining shares flying and signalled a looming showdown with Donald Trump over global tech supply chains.

Spencer Kimball

The lesson is to appreciate what’s in front of you rather than dwelling on what you don’t have. What a wonderful analogy for money, too.

CNBC newsPremiumFive rules that prove you don’t need money to be happy

Maybe you’re picturing a new house or a luxurious lifestyle. But what you’re really imagining is being satisfied with those things. You’re not just picturing wealth, you’re picturing contentment.

Morgan Housel

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A grain ship prepares to berth at CBH's Kwinana Grain Terminal.

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Months-long grain giant lockout finally comes to an end

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GIWA crop report author Michael Lamond, inset. WA's 2025-26 grain harvest could smash the 2022 record.

MEGA HARVESTPremiumBIN BURSTER! WA harvest could smash crop record

Cally Dupe

The first delivery for the 2025-26 harvest rolls in at CBH Group's Chadwick site in the Esperance Port Zone.

HARVEST KICKS OFFPremiumHarvest is here! Esperance farmers mark first CBH delivery

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DPIRD research scientist Dr Brenton Leske discussed the latest frost research advances at the recent Dale field day.

Chilly ReceptionPremiumFrost damage prevention hot topic at DPIRD field day

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Livestock

Matilda de Gruchy, 4, had a birdseye view of the Kojonup Breeders Triple S Ram Sale, as her parents secured a Texel ram for the top price of $3100.

Kojonup Breeders ram salePremiumKojonup Breeders Ram Sale gains optimistic buyer support

Bob Garnant

With the $9000 top-priced Moojepin ram, are Nutrien Livestock stud stock agent Mitchell Crosby, with buyer Dean Trotter, of Perillup Estate Pastoral Company in Mt Barker, Moojepin stud co-principals Hamish and Sherona Thompson, of Katanning, with their twin sons Angus and Oscar, 2.

Moojepin ram salePremiumMoojepin Merinos tops at $9000

Bob Garnant

Merinotech WA Poll is a leading dual-purpose nucleus flock that is forging ahead with science-based production parameters.

Merinotech updatesPremiumMerinotech WA Poll Open Day brings a crowd

Bob Garnant

Murdoch University Associate Professor John Young.

Merinotech index updatePremiumEfficiency gains aimed at lifting fat deposition

Bob Garnant

Wool

WA-raised shearer Nikki Lyons during her successful world record attempt.

SHEARING RECORDPremiumEWE BEAUTY! WA-raised shearer Nikki Lyons sets world record

Cally Dupe

Kojonup woolgrower Emily Stretch at the 2025 Perth Royal Show.

Woolly IdeaPremiumAussie wool growers explore wool supply chain in China

Georgia Campion

Damien Boyle took out his 26th Perth Royal Show open shearing title battling it on the boards with Kyle Newby (2nd), Jack Fagan (3rd), Beau Guelfi (4th), Mark Buscumb (5th), and James Kilkpatrick (5th0>

Perth Royal ShowPremiumPerth Royal Show: Broomehill shearer Damein Boyle wins title

Bob Garnant

The Green Sheep Project will be led by Sheep Producers Australia in an effort to support the Australian sheep industry by providing knowledge and tools in order to respond to a changing climate future.

Sheep ClimatePremiumThree-year project for Aus sheep industry sustainability

Georgia Campion

Politics

Queensland Senator Matt Canavan has slammed the dollar-for-dollar aspect of a live sheep export transition package grant program.

Package CriticismPremiumScrutiny falls on dollar-for-dollar export ban assistance

Georgia Campion

Former agriculture department secretary Adam Fennessy is proud of the work he did in the role. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsAgriculture boss paid out $900k upon 'amicable' exit

Stephanie Gardiner

A parliamentary report with recommendations about firearms reforms is due to be handed down next week.

‘Poorly Managed’PremiumFirearm holders concerned of slippery slope after seizures

Georgia Campion

Rail safety advocate and Murchison pastoralist Lara Jensen has called on WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti for an apology after Ms Jensen was blocked on Facebook.

SOCIAL MEDIAPremiumSaffioti’s office withdraws Lara Jensen social media block

Georgia Campion

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Machinery

Poppy Blohm and Daniel Popovici.

Top TechsPremiumWA ag techs crowned best in Australia at John Deere awards

Melissa Sheil and Georgia Campion

Australia’s top service technician Daniel Popovici works at the AFGRI Equipment dealership in Albany.

TOP SERVICEMANPremiumFrom Romania to Albany: Service tech named Australia’s best

Melissa Sheil

Poppy Blohm from AFGRI Equipment.

JOHN DEERE AWARDSPremiumNarrogin’s Poppy Blohm lauded as best parts technician

Melissa Sheil

Case IH's new Steiger 785 Quadtrac will debut at the AgQuip field days near Gunnedah, New South Wales.

New TractorPremiumSteiger 785 Quadtrac makes global debut at AgQuip Field Days

Georgia Campion

Field Days

A ram from Boyup Brook-based Venturon White Suffolk stud was named Supreme in the Perth Royal Show White Suffolk competition. Pictured is judge Peter Angus and Venturon principal Harris Thompson.

PERTH ROYAL SHOWPremiumPerth Royal Show: Venturon’s ram scoops White Suffolk comp

Cally Dupe

Sascha Squiers, Kelsie Squiers, Fay Squiers, Chris Squiers, Zarah Squiers, Stella Squiers, Adrian Squiers, and Kylie Squiers with the Governor's Cup at the 2025 Perth Royal Show.

GOVERNOR’S CUPPremiumEwe beauty: Squiers family scoop 13th Governor’s Cup

Cally Dupe

News. Perth Royal Show 2025. Preview. Poultry Steward Lucas Morey 8yo with a frizzle hen.

WA NewsCommentsLittle chook-lover takes flight at Perth Royal Show

Caitlin Vinci

Leah van der Meulen and Rachel Sioulas of Enchanted Stiltwalking with second, third, and fourth-grade students from Newdegate Primary School at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days, 2025.

NEWDEGATE MACHINERY FIELD DAYSSEE THE PICS: The 2025 Newdegate Machinery Field Days

Georgia Campion

Horticulture

Sweeter Banana business manager Doriana Mangili.

B-A-N-A-N-A-SPremiumFears of banana pests amid Philippines import review

Georgia Campion and Brandon Demura

A new trade deal with Vietnam will see a $22 million boost to Australia's $500 million blueberry industry.

Blueberries GalorePremiumVietnam the newest consumers of Aussie blueberries

Georgia Campion

Katie McDonnell is one of the committe members helping organise the 2025 Pemberton Avocado Festival.

AVO-GREAT FESTIVALPremiumPemberton is gearing up for all things avocado

Rose Patane

Fresh Australian apples will soon be bound for Canada under a newly negotiated trade agreement by the Federal Government in a win for the $680 million industry. Inset: Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins.

Apple TradeCommentsPremiumTrade deal opens new apple opportunities to Canada

Georgia Campion

Finance & Markets

Agora Livestock sheep value updates.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSBeyond the Saleyards: Lamb and sheep supplies remain tight

DEAN HUBBARD

Agora Livestock sheep prices update.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: Livestock market approaching change

DEAN HUBBARD

Agora Livestock sheep value updates.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: Lamb price market divergence

DEAN HUBBARD

Agora Livestock sheep value updates.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: WA store lambs hold firm

DEAN HUBBARD

Opinion

‘The Perth Royal Show isn’t just about spectacle, it is WA’s oldest and biggest community event.’

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Royal Perth Show ‘not just for kids and bogans’

Robyn Sermon

Liberal MLC Steve Martin.

OPINION PremiumWhere is the $70m in ASCI funding?

Steve Martin

Tash Peterson Illustration: Don Lindsay

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Time to ignore attention-hungry activists like Tash Peterson

Jeni O’Dowd

Australian Pork Limited chief executive officer Margo Andrae.

PORK ON YOUR FORKPremiumAussie pork the solution to nutrition gap we can’t afford

Margo Andrae

Country Communities

Alinta Reid, Hannah Nixon and Courtney Connolly at the Barefoot but Boots event at Goldfields Equestrian Centre on Friday.

Race Round ladies event PremiumBoots, beers and boogying in the bush

Jessica Antoniou

Tincurrin farmer Tamara Ward's winning shot; ‘Photo Bombing Ewe’.

Photobomb winPremiumPhotobombing ewe lands win for Tincurrin farmer photographer

Georgia Campion

Panel speakers Louise O’Neill, Tracey Angwin, Shenai Johnston and Motherland founder and chief executive Stephanie Trethewey.

MOTHERLANDPremiumWA’s first Motherland event unites Great Southern rural mums

Hannah Whitehead

South Fremantle v East Perth WAFL Grand Final at Optus Stadium. South Fremantle celebrate the win.

WAFLVideoCommentsPremiumWA Football ticks off controversial grand final finish

Mitchell Woodcock