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  2. Bush BashPremiumCelebrating 30 years of the Kulin Bush Races

  3. Pest ControlPremiumBudworm on the rise across Wheatbelt as harvest approaches

  4. Busy RetirementLong-time ASSBA treasurer steps down in semi-retirement

  5. FOODFarmers warn shortage of popular vegetable

An aviation scholarship for junior pilots has been created to remember the legacy of two mustering pilots, Gavin U'ren (left) and Peter Ritter (right), who died in a helicopter collision near Mt Anderson Station in Camballin, about 120kms south of Derby, on July 25 last year.

Aviation LegacyPremiumAviation scholarship dedicated to Camballin crash victims

The legacy of two helicopter pilots who died in a crash last year will continue on with the Ritter-U’ren Scholarship for junior pilots hoping to carve out a career in agricultural aviation.

Georgia Campion

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

Former Collingwood player Shannon Cox has been jailed for 10 years and six months.

Court & JusticePremiumFormer AFL player learns fate for deadly WA crash

A former Collingwood player has been sentenced for the manslaughter of two life-long friends in a head-on crash in the Wheatbelt.

Sarah Crawford

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

The former agriculture secretary oversaw a shake-up of the department before he suddenly left the role two years into a five-year term.

Stephanie Gardiner

Carnamah's Big Tractor is one year old and has become one of the Mid West's most popular attractions.

A Big birthdayBig Tractor has put Carnamah on the map after one year

As Carnamah’s Big Tractor turns one, the giant attraction in the heart of Mid West country continues to draw a crowd.

Stuart Quinn

A woman has died and multiple children were rushed to hospital after head-on crash near Collie on Sunday night. 

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Driver dies, kids rushed to hospital after head-on crash

Major crash investigators were examining the scene on Monday and urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

National Farmers’ Federation president David Jochinke said 3500 farming families would have been hit under the new tax rules.

FARMER WINPremiumPremiumFarmers celebrate as superannuation ‘supertax’ binned

Farmers are celebrating after Treasurer Jim Chalmers dumped plans to impose an “unfair” tax on those with more than $3 million in superannuation, with industry figureheads labelling it a “monumental win”.

Nicola Forrest and Andrew Forrest at Minderoo Station.

PilbaraPremiumPremiumForrests lose appeal for MinRes docs ahead of serpent fight

WA’s Supreme Court has driven a final nail into the coffin of the Forrest family’s attempt to uncover details of a deal involving MinRes — details that could kill a mythological water serpent claim. 

Sows and piglets at a Craig Mostyn piggery in Albany.

Big StinkPremiumPremiumRed card for piggery after dam collapse floods neighbours

About 20 Olympic swimming pools of effluent flooded nearby land after a structural failure at a Wheatbelt piggery.

Shire of Mount Magnet deputy president and councillor Ian Black has been suspended for three months.

Councillor SuspensionPremiumMount Magnet councillor suspended for three months

The State Administrative Tribunal has suspended Shire of Mount Magnet councillor and deputy president Ian Black for three months after he failed to apologise for a code of conduct breach.

Josephine Hingst

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

WA’s bin-bursting harvest is officially under way, with a 55 tonne delivery of feed barley to CBH Group’s Chadwick site near Esperance the first of what could be a near-record crop. 

Cally Dupe

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PYC Therapeutics chairman Alan Tribe, right, and managing director Rohan Hockings.

BiotechPremiumPYC Therapeutics admits board blow-up behind implosion

Managing director Rohan Hockings has finally come clean over last month’s extraordinary leadership implosion.

Sean Smith

Chris Ellison said he would leave the company he founded within 12 to 18 months. But the company has since been silent on the timing of his departure.

MiningCommentsPremiumTwo in, one out as MinRes board positions for Ellison exit

Two new faces will join Mineral Resources’ depleted board following a flurry of shock departures earlier this year, but managing director Chris Ellison will also wave goodbye to another.

Sean Smith and Daniel Newell

Therapy Focus has gone into administration.

Administration and liquidationCommentsPremiumWA disability services provider falls into administration

Directors have called in insolvency experts from restructuring firm McGrathNicol, citing ‘sustained financial pressure’ that has been exacerbated in recent months by NDIS pricing cuts.

Sean Smith

Emergency services are at the scene of a fiery crash on West Coast Highway in Karrinyup.

Disaster and EmergencyVideoPremiumWATCH: Car engulfed in flames after collision with motorbike

Motorists are urged to seek an alternate route as traffic is slow on approach.

Abby Green

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Stunning views seen from properties in Doubleview, West Perth, East Fremantle and South Perth.

PropertyCommentsPremiumREVEALED: Perth suburbs with most undervalued property views

How much can a view add to value, and which suburbs have undervalued outlooks?

Kim Macdonald

Therapy Focus has gone into administration.

Administration and liquidationCommentsPremiumWA disability services provider falls into administration

Directors have called in insolvency experts from restructuring firm McGrathNicol, citing ‘sustained financial pressure’ that has been exacerbated in recent months by NDIS pricing cuts.

Sean Smith

Albany-raised photographer Samm Blake, left, captured Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's wedding.

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CommentsPremiumThe WA woman who shot Selena Gomez’s viral wedding pics

American star Selena Gomez’s wedding photos have made headlines globally. The West Australian can reveal they were taken by an Albany photographer who is now at the top of her game in New York.

Osborne Park Football Club has been shut down after a player reportedly dressed as late physicist Stephen Hawking during end-of-season celebrations.

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CommentsPremiumSilly Sunday scandal costs Perth football club its home

A City of Stirling employee discovered the player’s outfit and contacted WA Police.

Brandon Starcevich is a dual premiership player.

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CommentsPremiumStarcevich’s mission to ‘restore respect’ at Eagles

Brandon Starcevich has reassured Eagles fans he is medically fine despite concerns around concussions in the past 18 months, and says he’s desperate to help West Coast return to a powerhouse AFL club.

News

A woman has died and multiple children were rushed to hospital after head-on crash near Collie on Sunday night. 

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Driver dies, kids rushed to hospital after head-on crash

National Farmers’ Federation president David Jochinke said 3500 farming families would have been hit under the new tax rules.

FARMER WINPremiumFarmers celebrate as superannuation ‘supertax’ binned

Cally Dupe and Katina Curtis

Nicola Forrest and Andrew Forrest at Minderoo Station.

PilbaraPremiumForrests lose appeal for MinRes docs ahead of serpent fight

Adrian Rauso

Sows and piglets at a Craig Mostyn piggery in Albany.

Big StinkPremiumRed card for piggery after dam collapse floods neighbours

Matt Mckenzie

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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

If members of Congress can't reach agreement, the US Federal Government will shut down on Wednesday. (AP PHOTO)

CNBC newsCommentsHow a US government shutdown could impact global markets

Although government shutdowns typically have a negligible impact on capital markets, the timing of this one is significant.

Chloe Taylor and Tasmin Lockwood

Amazon will pay $3.8 billion to settle allegations that the company duped users into paying for Prime memberships.

BusinessCommentsAmazon to pay $3.8 billion to settle ‘deception’ allegations

Amazon will pay $3.8 billion to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the company duped users into paying for Prime memberships.

Annie Palmer

Grain

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

Cally Dupe

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

Georgia Campion

DPIRD urges canola and pulse growers to monitor crops and take evasive action to protect crops from native budworm, as pest numbers surge across the Wheatbelt.

Pest ControlPremiumBudworm on the rise across Wheatbelt as harvest approaches

Georgia Campion

Harvest in the Geraldton Port Zone will likely be delayed by two weeks.

Harvest DelayedPremiumCool temps, late rains delay bin-busting grain harvest

Georgia Campion and Cally Dupe

Livestock

With the $3500 top-priced ram, Coromandel tag 240501, are stud co-principal Michael Campbell, of Gairdner, Julia Baker, and Elders stud stock manager Nathan King.

Coromandel ram salePremiumCoromandel Poll Merino ram tops at $3500

Bob Garnant

Displaying the winning interbreed grand champion ram and interbreed supreme exhibit were Brimfield Poll Dorset stud co-principal Max Whyte, of Kendenup, with judges Will Milroy, of Tasmania, Anna Darke, of Boyup Brook, Peter Angus, of South Australia, Guy Bowen, of York, and Jason O'Loghlin, of NSW.

Meat sheep competitionPremiumPerth Royal Show: Brimfield’s Poll Dorset wins supreme title

Bob Garnant

Kendenup-based Brimfield Poll Dorset stud co-principal Max Whyte diplays the supreme exhibit of the Poll Doset breed judging competition with judge Will Milroy, of Tasmania.

Poll Dorset breed judgingPremiumPerth Royal Show: Brimfield Poll Dorset ram win

Bob Garnant

Displaying the Thompson family's Venturon Charolais group entry awarded the champion breeders group of three interbreed sash, are handler Asha Goodard, Venturon stud co-principal Anne Thompson, handler Connor Burrow, Venturon co-principal Harris Thompson, judges Martin Lill, Lee White and Anne Starr, and Hannah Powe, of Venturon.

PERTH ROYAL SHOWPremiumPerth Royal Show: Venturon Charolais award sweep

Bob Garnant

Wool

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

Australia’s sheep and wool industries are forming a united front for form their first strategy to guide the sectors through challenges for a profitable and resilient future.

Flock FuturePremiumFuture Flock strategy plan for sheep and wool sectors

Georgia Campion

Politics

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

President Donald Trump claims China is not buying American soybeans as a negotiating tactic. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumTrump says China's Xi using soy as negotiation tactic

Tom Polansek and Trevor Hunnicutt

News Flash

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

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

WA has been declared free of Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) after a eight-month eradication campaign.

Fly EradicationPremiumQfly eradicated from WA for 10th time

Georgia Campion

Finance & Markets

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

RaboResearch senior grains and oilseeds analyst Vitor Pistoia said Geraldton port zone farmland values are driven by wheat yields.

wheat impactPremiumGeraldton Port Zone farmland values ‘lagging’

Melissa Pedelty

Opinion

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

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Robyn SermonComments
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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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OpinionComments
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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