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Broken bridgeSouth West farmer left disappointed and upset

A South West farmer has been left “disappointed” and “upset” after a mining services company allegedly used his access bridge without permission, leaving it damaged.

Sofia Fimognari

Graeme Johnson has been left "disappointed" after his main access point on to his Lowden property was left ruined by a mining company.

Wagin Woodanilling Landcare Zone manager Gen Harvey holding the survey given to Wagin and Woodanilling farmers and landholders to obtain interest in the group’s fencing and re-vegetation project.

LANDCARE LOSSWagin and Woodanilling face possible loss on landcare plans

Hannah Whitehead

Williams author Louise Higham has published four collections of war biographies.

WAR STORIESNew book contains 100s of Great Southern war biographies

From teacher turned farmer and now author, Williams’ history lover has written over 1000 biographies in hopes to keep Great Southern war veteran stories alive

Hannah Whitehead

PNG childcare workers are headed to Alice Springs and Katherine to take up much-needed roles. (HANDOUT/SNAICC)

EconomyPALM Pacific worker scheme expands to childcare

The government is trialling the expansion of a Pacific labour mobility scheme to enlist Papua New Guinean childcare workers.

Ben McKay

Tony Maddox was charged by the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage after concreting his gravel crossing.

Courts & JusticeReal estate agent learns fate over cultural heritage breach

He bolstered a crossing over Boyagerring Brook, which runs through his farm north-east of Perth, that provides access to his house.

Rebecca Le May

Vegetable growers say they are being pinched by rising production costs and meagre farmgate prices. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AgricultureFood supply at risk as growers look to greener pastures

Many vegetable growers ponder quitting as production costs rise and farmgate prices remain paltry, with the industry warning an exodus would risk food supply.

Adrian Black

Merredin Farm is biggest corporate landholding in WA

MEGA MACHINERY SALEMerredin farms: Mega machinery sale to net more than $35m

The Saudi Arabian owners of WA’s biggest farm aggregation will start to sell a colossal amount of machinery this weekend with the nation’s biggest online clearing sale tipped to net $35 million.

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WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti at a CCIWA breakfast at Burswood.

RAIL BUYBACKRita Saffioti claims ‘no response’ from Arc on rail buyback

WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti claims she has had “no response” from Arc Infrastructure about plans to buy back the State’s rail network, one month after flagging ambitious plans to do so.

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WoolProducers Australia chief executive officer Jo Hall.

WOOL MEETINGWA’s wool industry ‘demands to be heard’

WA’s wool industry is demanding to be heard as the Federal Government’s live export co-design workshops are rolled out across the State, with plans for a meeting in Fremantle on Friday.

Australian farmers don't expect the rate cut to make a huge difference. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

AgricultureRBA breaks rate cut drought but farmers still battling

The RBA's first rate cut since late 2020 will provide some relief to Aussie farmers, but it won't do much to ease the difficulties facing the industry.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSBeyond the Saleyards: WA sheep and lamb remain in oversupply

The WA sheep and lamb market has remained in oversupply for the last week with most major feedlots and processors booked out for the coming months.

Beyond Distilling assistant distiller Dylan Pascoe with the Rams Jam gin.

Wagin WooloramaWagin Woolorama: Giant ram Bart’s quest to find love

You’ve heard of The Farmer Wants A Wife, but what about Wagin’s giant ram Bart’s quest to find a girlfriend?

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Today’s decision will be welcome by all but watched closely into the future, writes Jackson Hewett.

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Cautious Reserve Bank gives a little — with a warning

The Reserve Bank has delivered the slightest of reprieves of homeowners but sent a clear warning that this is not going to be the start of a strong cutting cycle.

Jackson Hewett

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West Coast star Harley Reid and Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell at Tom Barrass Wedding.

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Harley & Sam Mitchell: The pic Eagles fans won’t want to see

It’s a photo that will send chills down the spine of every West Coast fan – Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell sitting next to Eagles star Harley Reid at Tom Barrass’ wedding. SEE THE EXCLUSIVE PHOTO

Craig O'Donoghue

Where do Nat Fyfe, Bailey Williams, Tyrell Dewar and Shai Bolton fit in the round one planning for Fremantle and West Coast?

AFLPredicted round 1 teams: Who makes the cut for Freo, Eagles?

Who’s looking the goods to feature in Fremantle and West Coast’s round one line-ups? Based on the latest news and what our reporters have seen at training, here’s our projected sides for five weeks’ time.

Chris Robinson

The entire Albany Racing Club board has resinged amid finacial woes.

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Entire Albany Racing Club board quits after racing suspended

The entire Albany Racing Club board has quit less than 24 hours after racing was suspended at the historic venue because of ‘ongoing financial challenges’.

Hayden King

Kysaiah Pickett says he has told Simon Goodwin he is home sick, but reaffirmed he is contracted at the Demons.

AFL Pickett responds to reports he wants to play for Freo

Melbourne premiership forward Kysaiah Pickett has responded to The West Australian’s report he wants to play for Fremantle next season, revealing he has told coach Simon Goodwin he is homesick.

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Paul Mansfield is shown some social media posts attributed to him.

state politicsCandidate deletes Facebook after awkward press conference

A Liberal party press conference was derailed when the local candidate was asked about decade-old Facebook posts that included degrading memes about women and a homophobic joke.

Jake Dietsch

Several grief-stricken friends laid flowers at the spot on Birdwood Parade, Dalkeith, where the 24-year-old suffered fatal injuries on Saturday night.

Dalkeith carnageDalkeith crash victim was adored by family and friends

Elizabeth Pearce died after the rideshare she had just got into was allegedly struck by Rhys Bellinge’s speeding Jaguar on Birdwood Parade on Saturday.

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The crash scene in Dalkeith and, inset, obstetrician Rhys Henry Stone Bellinge.

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Obstetrician accused of fatal Dalkeith crash denied bail

A Perth doctor charged over a horror crash has been refused bail, with a magistrate finding he was at risk of more offending.

State politicsVictoria Park mayor slams Burswood Park racetrack plans

Victoria Park mayor Karen Vernon has lashed out at the State Government’s plans for a motorplex racetrack at Burswood Park, claiming the announcement came ‘out of the blue’.

In tonight’s show Ben Harvey delivers an uncomfortable memo to Arab Australia, after an open letter by peak Muslim groups condemns the outrage over the Sydney nurse’s video.

WATCH This is a memo for the Arab Australian leadership

In Up Late Ben Harvey delivers an uncomfortable memo to Arab Australia after an open letter by peak Muslim groups condemns the outrage over the Sydney nurse’s video.

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WOOL MEETINGWA’s wool industry ‘demands to be heard’

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AgricultureRBA breaks rate cut drought but farmers still battling

Adrian Black

Wagin WooloramaWagin Woolorama: Giant ram Bart’s quest to find love

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Shire of Ravensthorpe president Tom Major.

Sad closureSearch for solution as town’s only supermarket shuts up shop

Carwyn Monck

CNBC newsTrump pauses tariffs on Canada, Mexico for at least 30 days

President Donald Trump has agreed to pause the implementation of planned tariffs on imports from Canada for at least 30 days, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.

Dan Mangan

Talk to children in their own terms, according to Singapore-based CEO Gregory Van. Ask: ‘Do you want to spend $100 today on a toy, or have it turn into $200 in 10 years when you are 16?’ he said.

Your MoneyHow the mega rich are teaching their kids about money

Talk about money and budgeting early is the advice of wealthy CEOs and founders.

Lucy Handley

US President Donald Trump is pressing ahead with tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

World NewsHere’s how Trump’s new tariffs will affect consumers

President Donald Trump has repeatedly discussed imposing tariffs, and the first tranche, on goods from Canada, China and Mexico will begin to take affect this weekend.

Greg Iacurci

DeepSeek claims its R1 outperforms OpenAI’s latest o1 model despite costing a fraction of the price the U.S. AI lab charges for its large language models.

CNBC newsNot everyone’s convinced about DeepSeek’s AI claims

The assertions about DeepSeek have sparked concerns over the eyewatering sums tech giants are spending on AI — but many experts are urging scepticism.

Ryan Browne and Dylan Butts