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In courtPremiumNot guilty plea in alleged cattle rustling bust

One of the five people so far charged in relation to WA’s biggest alleged cattle duffing bust has entered a plea of not guilty in Carnarvon this morning.

Jenne Brammer

‘Right time’PremiumLast harvest for Jimmy Wilson at CBH

CBH boss Jimmy Wilson has quit his $2 million-a-year job just months after signing a new contract, ending a month of speculation about his future at the co-op.

Jenne Brammer

Southern TransportTransport pioneers’ legacy lives on

It was the automotive version of finding a needle in a hay stack — a 15-year mission to track down one of the first road trains to cart grain through the Great Southern more than six decades ago.

Cally Dupe

Safety netPremiumCrayfish industry claws more support

The State Government has agreed to offer WA’s crayfishing industry some further relief as it continues to adjust after sales to China, its most lucrative customer, were hit by trade tensions.

Jenne Brammer

Big reliefPremiumPastoralists escape 400 per cent rent increases

WA pastoralists have avoided paying huge rent increases of up to 400 per cent after the valuer general investigated a barrage of objections over hikes announced in 2019.

Jenne Brammer

labour crisisPremiumSeasonal workers “absolutely critical” to WA growers

But at a total cost nearing six figures, she is concerned they will not be able to afford to bring them back for next harvest.

Shannon Verhagen

long waitPremiumCancelled seasonal worker flight rescheduled for June

It will be another seven weeks before growers who lost critical labour when a flight of 140 farm workers was cancelled have the help they were banking on for harvest.

Shannon Verhagen

levy reviewPremiumWA dairy farmer appointed to levy review committee

A stalwart of WA’s dairy industry will lend his voice to an upcoming review of the nation’s dairy service levy, off the back of a turbulent few years for farmers.

EXCLUSIVE, Shannon Verhagen

Project approvalPig semen centre to fly at Bullsbrook

WA’s biggest pork producer has been given the green light to build an artificial insemination centre at Bullsbrook, but animal activists are putting up a fight.

Jenne Brammer

Cotton boostCommentsPremiumKununurra cotton gin step closer with company formation

Ord Valley farmers have formalised their bid to expand the region’s cotton industry through the establishment of a new private company to lead the construction and operation of a Kununurra cotton gin.

Stephanie Sinclair

Quarantine Concern‘Blocked access’ to quarantine bin sparks concern

The State Government has denied access to a quarantine bin near Laverton was ever blocked by roadworks after concerns were raised the State’s $10 billion agriculture industry was being put at risk.

Cally Dupe

Rustling casePremiumCattle duffing accused facing further charges

Two people at the centre of an alleged cattle rustling syndicate face further charges.

Jenne Brammer

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Not roeing anywhereCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Budget: $1.2 billion provision for Roe 8 & 9 to remain

A $1.2 billion provision for Roe 8 and 9 will remain in the Budget despite the McGowan Government’s landslide election victory handing WA Labor the power to permanently delete the road reserve.

Josh Zimmerman

BREAKINGDe Belin jury reaches verdict on one charge

After six days of deliberating, the jury in Jack de Belin’s trial has come to a unanimous verdict on one of the six charges the NRL star is facing.

Heath Parkes-Hupton

Bumper seasonPremiumGolden benefit of rain

Canola plantings have increased by more than a third this year, as farmers rejoice in an excellent start to the growing season.

Jenne Brammer

Swim picsCamera IconPremiumIN PICTURES: Lake Argyle Swim

Lake Argyle Resort was filled to the brim on the weekend, as more than 700 people made their way to the East Kimberley for the 2021 Lake Argyle Swim.

Stephanie Sinclair

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
DETAILS OF EVERY PROJECTCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
PM’s big Budget spend to bust congestion on WA roads

The Morrison Government will inject $1.3 billion into the WA economy to help upgrade roads and fund key infrastructure. SEE THE DETAILS OF EVERY PROJECT.

Lanai Scarr

Huge investmentCommentsPremiumPM’s $375m biosecurity plan to stop exotic disease

The Federal Government will inject more than $300 million into stopping exotic pests and diseases entering Australian farms, including African swine fever and foot and mouth disease.

Sarah Ison

Close callVideoWATCH: Truck ploughs into another on Albany Highway

A dramatic collision between two trucks has been caught on police dash cam in WA’s Wheatbelt.

Liam Croy

Trade collapsesPremiumCrayfishers seek $21m in fees relief after China blow

Australia’s lobsters were among a suite of Australian products — including wine, barley, timber and hay — blacklisted by China amid deteriorating tensions between Beijing and Canberra.

Jenne Brammer

cbh boardPremiumSix candidates vie for two positions on CBH board

One three-year term position is available in CBH’s District One, while one two-year term position is available in District Four.

Cally Dupe

“minimum standards”PremiumBigmouths risk being kicked out of CBH board contest

CBH board candidates will need to watch their mouth or risk being expelled from the contest as the grain handler aims to improve the behaviour of those vying for a director’s role.

Cally Dupe

legal actionPremiumFormer CBH board chair Newman firm on legal action

The former CBH board chair launched legal proceedings against Mr Hassell mid-last year and sued him for defamation over two matters between December 2019 and February 2020.

EXCLUSIVE Cally Dupe

major milestonePremiumGoldfields project generates $2m carbon credits in 2yrs

Carbon farming has been dubbed a “game changer” for WA pastoralists, after one project smashed its five-year goal three years early, generating more than $2 million worth of credits over two years.

Shannon Verhagen