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AgricultureWA farmers set to harvest bumper 23 million tonne crop

WA grain farmers look set to harvest a crop bigger than 20 million tonnes for the fourth time in five years, after breaking through wat many thought was an unachievable barrier for the first time in 2021.

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There are currently no scheduled vessels for the remainder of 2025 from WA to the Middle East for live sheep export. Left: Australian Livestock Exporters Association chief executive Mark Harvey-Sutton.

WA NewsNo live sheep exports scheduled from WA to Middle East

Georgia Campion

The 2025 Landcare Australia conference hopes to grow knowledge of looking after the environment. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

EnvironmentCaretakers of the land dig into ecosystem challenges

The biennial Landcare conference is billed as Australia's largest knowledge-sharing climate adaptation, biodiversity, sustainability and nature repair event.

Jack Gramenz

NewsFederal government announces $1.1b plan to power cars with low-carbon biofuel

A new $1.1 billion program plans to establish Australia as a world leader in fossil fuel replacements made from organic waste and canola.

Damion Smy

Brooke McIntosh completes her record-breaking 14,000km run around Australia in City Beach today after more than 180 days on the road. Her journey was aimed at raising awareness and funds for mental health through the Blue Tree Project.

WA NEWSAussie ‘superwoman’ $200k record-run around the country

It took 12 pairs of shoes, 14,000km and 200 days for Brooke McIntosh to become the youngest and fastest woman to run around Australia.

Abby Green

Australian Wool Exchange chief executive Charlie McElhone said the milestone was a clear indication of how far the platform had come since it was launched.

industry successWoolClip hits one million bales milestone

The Australian wool industry is celebrating a milestone: one million bales now processed through WoolClip

Melissa Pedelty

Farming and agricultural stakeholders are today participating in the firearms inquiry. Pictured are farming industry leaders Tony Seabrook, Steve McGuire, Bron Christensen and Cob De Pledge in West Perth

Countryman NewsWA’s farming leaders fear nothing will change amid gun laws

WA agriculture leaders that have travelled from around the state to Perth for the firearms inquiry say they are not optimistic of any change to the controversial and ‘flawed’ gun reforms.

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AgricultureWA farmers set to harvest bumper 23 million tonne crop

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WA NewsNo live sheep exports scheduled from WA to Middle East

Live sheep exports from WA to the Middle East have stalled following the three-month summer trading moratorium in an ‘unprecedented situation’ amid declining industry confidence.

Tens of thousands of firearms have been surrendered but hundreds are stolen every year.

State Politics‘Hundreds of firearms stolen’: Top cop’s warning on safes

The State’s top cop has revealed hundreds of firearms are being stolen every year as he defended the implementation of tough new gun laws.

The crashed BMW in the bush near Cranbrook.

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Chaotic Albany Highway police chase ends in dramatic arrest

A man is in custody after allegedly sparking a lengthy police chase along Albany Highway that ended when he crashed into another car before trying to carjack others near Cranbrook on Sunday afternoon.

Police Minister Reece Whitby has withdrawn from the inquiry into the Firearms Act 2024.

Countryman PoliticsPolice Minister a no-show at Firearms Act Inquiry

An administrative stuff-up has led to WA Police Minister Reece Whitby being listed to speak at an inquiry into Labor’s gun laws, before being removed from the line-up the day before he was due to present.

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Two large sheds have been dismantled and stolen from a property in The Plains in WA's South West.

CrimeGiant sheds dismantled and stolen from rural SW property

Police are investigating the theft of two large sheds that were dismantled on site at a South West property.

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Courts & JusticeColossal bill for Higgins’ husband after Reynolds court loss

David Sharaz has been hit with a hefty damages bill and is expected to face an even bigger court costs order after his wife Brittany Higgins’ bruising defamation case loss to former boss Linda Reynolds.

Rebecca Le May

Attorney General Tony Buti will intervene in the long-running legal case against BGC. Inset: One of the defective Iplex pipes.

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Fresh twist in BGC saga as customers receive lifeline

Hundreds of WA customers living in new homes prone to leaks and flooding due to faulty piping have received some welcome news ahead of a State Administrative Tribunal hearing.

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Angela Margaret Rainbow leaves Perth Magistrates Court today.

Courts & JusticeIdentity of Perth therapist accused of $7m fraud revealed

The owner of an occupational therapy business accused of an invoice scam that siphoned millions of taxpayer money meant to be used to help veterans has failed in a bid to suppress her identity.

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Barry Wayne Lawrence pictured outside Perth Magistrates Court this week.

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Fears over ‘bikie links’ of child worker accused

Disturbing allegations have emerged about a Department of Communities employee charged with sex offences involving a teenager in his care as it was revealed police also raised concerns he had bikie connections.

Caleb Runciman

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Director of Public Prosecutions Robert Owen made the explosive claim in his office’s latest annual report, after highlighting a 20 per cent spike in overall appeals in the past financial year.

Courts & JusticeDPP claims judges giving ‘manifestly inadequate’ sentences

WA’s top prosecutor has taken a swipe at District Court judges he says are too often imposing ‘manifestly inadequate’ sentences for some of the State’s most serious crimes.

Hannah Cross

state politicsTourism push in WA misses mark as visitor numbers drop

Western Australia’s walking on a dream campaign has turned into a nightmare, with WA the only State recording less visitors in 2024, sparking fears the tourism industry’s post-Covid recovery has stalled.

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Robert David Reti leaves the Perth District Court.

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Childcare worker denies offence as CCTV shows cuddling

A childcare worker charged with indecently touching two girls insisted to police he ‘wouldn’t do anything’ inappropriate, admitting he cuddled them often. GRAPHIC DETAILS.

Dr David Hurst’s sudden death exposed 130 patients who had lost millions of dollars in pre-payments for dental services they were yet to receive.

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Victims of corrupt Perth dentist hit with more pain

Ripped-off victims of a corrupt Perth dentist are being asked to cough up more money as they try to claim against the professional indemnity insurance of David Hurst.

Courts & JusticeIdentity of Perth therapist accused of $7m fraud revealed

The owner of an occupational therapy business accused of an invoice scam that siphoned millions of taxpayer money meant to be used to help veterans has failed in a bid to suppress her identity.

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WA NewsNo live sheep exports scheduled from WA to Middle East

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State Politics‘Hundreds of firearms stolen’: Top cop’s warning on safes

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Chaotic Albany Highway police chase ends in dramatic arrest

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Countryman PoliticsPolice Minister a no-show at Firearms Act Inquiry

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CNBC newsCBA-backed BNPL provider Klarna soars on US debut

Klarna competes in the buy now, pay later market with Affirm and Block’s Afterpay business.

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New safety measures will become the standard of all Air India flights.

World NewsDeadly crash spurs Air India's ‘new normal’

Air India has pledged a renewed focus on safety after Flight 171’s fatal crash, the deadliest aviation disaster in a decade.

Leslie Josephs

Wegovy producer Novo Nordisk is taking the axe to 9000 jobs.

CNBC newsWeight loss jab giant to cut 9000 jobs

A pharmaceutical giant that produces one of the most popular weight loss jabs has announced it is cutting 11 per cent of its global workforce.

Katrina Bishop

Macron hit with fresh crisis after Bayrou’s budget plan fails.

World PoliticsMacron to appoint fifth PM after Bayrou ousted

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s government has collapsed in a no-confidence vote over spending cuts, leaving President Emmanuel Macron scrambling to appoint yet another leader.

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