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AgricultureTwo iconic WA dairy brands saved in local buyout

Two beloved WA dairy brands have changed hands, with new owners planning to bring Mundella yoghurt back to supermarket shelves in time for Christmas.

Madelin Hayes

Kevin Sorgiovanni and Greg Harvey are keeping the brands in local hands.

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Displaying the winning group of three interbreed, exhibited by Venturon Charolais stud, are handlers Brooke Iseppi, Marcus Stanley, 16, and Hannah Powe, Venturon co-principal Harris Thompson, Sharnie Franco, 17, Anne Thompson, and judges Kim Groner, Jasmine Green, and Ben Davies.

Perth Royal ShowPerth Royal Show: Venturon Charolais claims interbreed wins

The Thompson family of Venturon Charolais stud were awarded a swag of interbreed beef cattle titles at this year’s Perth Royal Show, backing up their victories from last year.

Bob Garnant

Nutrien livestock agent Roy Addis, Elspeth and Lakeside Stud’s Steve Eales and Wally Mills of Lakeside Stud, with grandson Hartley Reid, 15, Dongadilling co-principal Chris Squiers, Zarah Squiers, and Elders agent Michael O'Neill with the top-priced ram at the Perth Royal Show ram sale on Friday, October 2.

Perth Royal ShowDongadilling ram sells for top price at Perth Royal Show

A Popanyinning stud breeder has secured a Dongadilling ram at the top price for the 2026 Perth Royal Show following an intense bidding war.

Georgia Campion

Displaying the Black Dog Charity Ride steer, Winston 19, that sold for $10,000 and produced the winning reserve grand champion carcase, is Lawson Dixon, Kimberley Mannion, Jimmy Bradshaw, Deane Allen, Pearce Watling, Michael Carrol, Patrick Nettleton, Peter Milton; buyer Jonathon Green and Catherine Handreck..

Perth Royal ShowPerth Royal Show: Best in carcase goes to Harvey

An Angus steer bred at the WA College of Agriculture — Harvey, has produced the winning grand champion carcase at this year’s Perth Royal Show

Bob Garnant

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor, pictured with deputy liberal leader Jane Hume, has committed to a new agriculture visa from 2030 under a Coalition government.

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Australian farmers are welcoming Opposition Leader Angus Taylor’s commitment to introduce a new agriculture visa from 2030.

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Agora Livestock head of markets Dean Hubbard.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSBeyond the saleyards: Market’s changing turn-off pattern

West Australian lamb prices continue to come under pressure despite processor throughput remaining relatively strong, with recent weekly slaughter approaching 50,000 head, writes Dean Hubbard.

Dean Hubbard

Isolated Children's Parents' Association acting president Jasmyn Allen, treasurer Ruth Rowe, State secretary Megan Dorrell, and committee member Madi Hall.

Regional educationICPA calls for significant increase to boarding allowances

An isolated learning organisation is calling for an increase in support and allowances for students undertaking long-distance learning, on top of incentives to attract teachers to WA’s regions.

DPIRD principal research scientist Balwinder Singh, Kojonup grower Kent Stone, AxisTech Group marketing manager Suzanne Loveland and GGA project manager Alison Lacey.

new techNew visual dashboard helps farmers make decisions

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New workplace exposure limits for phosphine and grain dust are set to come into effect on December 1, despite repeated requests by the industry for a delay. Inset from top: Simone McGurk and Lachlan Hunter.

Grain TradeEquipment to be put to test by new phosphine limits

WA’s grain industry is becoming increasingly concerned with new fumigant exposure limits, with the State Government admitting the limits would put existing measuring equipment to the test.

Displaying the winning specialty breeders' interbreed supreme bull, are Jessica and Nathan Perry, of Heritage Livestock in Baldivis, with their children Jacob, 7, and Annabelle, 5, and the judges Kim Groner and Jasmine Green.

Perth Royal ShowPerth Royal Show: Specialty breeders’ wins well spread

The specialty breeders interbreed competitions at this year’s Perth Royal Show brought a variety of types of cattle to the judging arena, with supreme champion decisions well spread.

Bob Garnant

AgricultureTwo iconic WA dairy brands saved in local buyout

Two beloved WA dairy brands have changed hands, with new owners planning to bring Mundella yoghurt back to supermarket shelves in time for Christmas.

Madelin Hayes

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Leslie "Lethal Les" Grantham is pictured with family at the Perth District Court today. Michael Wilson

CRIMEBombshell revelation as bikie turned influencer sent to jail

The former bikie enforcer known as “Lethal Les” — who was tortured and excommunicated by the Comanchero gang — has been jailed over a five-year-old money laundering charge.

Caleb Runciman

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Herd on the TerraceSouth West family sues Main Roads over snatched land

A David and Goliath battle is looming in WA’s Supreme Court as a South West family sues Main Roads over land snatched to build the Bunbury Outer Ring Road. Plus: Terrace banker bids farewell.

Fortescue chair Andrew Forrest pictured in June at a forum in China.

MiningTwiggy’s Fortescue sues over leaky mine site pipe

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Matt Mckenzie

Mourners gathered at Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park to remember the 22-year-old and to wrap their arms around his grieving family after his sudden death on September 21.

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Hundreds gathered to remember Carramar crash victim Kaine Fisher during an emotional funeral service after he was killed on the job last month.

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