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Bumper ReceivalsHarvest well under way with 5.1Mt of grain counted

Harvest is well under way across WA’s grain growing regions, with the State’s grain handling giant reporting more than five million tonnes collected and counting.

Georgia Campion

Harvest underway at Glenelg Estate in Amelup.

The next WoolPoll has been delayed indefinitely.

locked-inWoolPoll 2027 is delayed indefinitely

Melissa Pedelty

US President Donald Trump is unlikely to vote against the findings of an investigation into sheep imports despite the results of the mid term elections.

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A livestock industry expert has warned that US President Donald Trump is unlikely to vote against the findings of an investigation into sheep imports into the North American nation as findings are due soon.

Georgia Campion

Major upgrades at CBH's Mingenew site has seen storage capacity expanded to 710,000 tonnes in time for the 2026/27 harvest.

Let it GrainMingenew grain hub gets major storage and rail boost

Rail and grain storage capacity at Mingenew have been upgraded to increase the region’s grain handling and outloading capacities.

Georgia Campion

Independent meat market analyst Simon Quilty. The AAACWA 2026 Outlook conference at Burswood on Swan, November 4, 2026.

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Jared Ryan and Ben Whisson. The AAACWA 2026 Outlook conference at Burswood on Swan, November 4, 2026.

Ag ForecastingIN PICTURES: Industry forecasting at AAACWA’s 2026 Outlook

Hundreds of agricultural consultants packed into the Burswood on Swan to sit in on presentations forecasting the industry’s outlook following almost a year of global uncertainty.

Georgia Campion

CBH has welcomed a strong start to the 2026-27 harvest season.

Yellow WaveMore than two million tonnes of grain received by CBH Group

Harvest is well underway across the State as WA’s grain handling giant reports double the amount of grain received compared with the same time last year.

Georgia Campion

Bumper ReceivalsHarvest well under way with 5.1Mt of grain counted

Harvest is well under way across WA’s grain growing regions, with the State’s grain handling giant reporting more than five million tonnes collected and counting.

Georgia Campion

Nutrien president and chief executive Ken Seitz and managing director Adrian Capogreco.

That’s a big shedNutrien unveils new $70 million fertiliser facility

Nutrien Ag Solutions’ bulk granular fertiliser throughput in WA has increased significantly with the opening of its new Rockingham facility earlier this year.

locked-inWoolPoll 2027 is delayed indefinitely

Wool growers are being locked into a 1.5 per cent levy repayment indefinitely while the Federal Goverment designs a new polling framework.

Nick Hislop is program director of National Shared Services Co-operative (Mutual Care Ltd).

OpinionOpinion: Co-operatives and mutuals’ competitive advantage

Co-operatives and mutuals are one of Australia’s least discussed business models and one of its greatest competitive advantages, writes Nick Hislop.

The Autonomous Farm Machinery Survey was developed to inform government policy, machinery development and industry investment.

autonomous farmingBroadacre growers encouraged to complete 10-minute survey

Broadacre growers are being encouraged to complete a survey on autonomous farming, regardless of their knowledge or experience.

Melissa Pedelty

Agora Livestock head of markets Dean Hubbard.

Beyond the saleyardsLocal loyalty, competitive pricing, and a stronger industry

My recent commentary around sheep and lamb price differences between Western Australia and the eastern states has generated considerable industry discussion, writes Dean Hubbard.

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A female passenger has allegedly been sexually assaulted in broad daylight at Perth Airport, with a man accused of attacking her near the boarding gates before flying out.

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Retail‘Distressing’: David Jones workers brace for job losses

The union representing hundreds of WA David Jones employees says it stands ready to protect workers amid fears of mass job losses after the iconic retailer went bankrupt.

Cheyanne Enciso

Dustin Gary Higgs was jailed in District Court.

courtsPerth speedway driver jailed for sexually penetrating child

A prominent WA speedway driver has been put behind bars after being found guilty of grooming and starting a ‘pre-meditated’ sexual relationship with a girl while she was underage.

Melissa Sheil

A family have been left heartbroken after a house fire in Collie claimed the life of one-year-old boy

WA NEWS‘Cot was in flames’: Toddler dies in tragic WA house fire

A devastating house fire in Collie has claimed the life of a one-year-old boy.

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