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Mungatta Xantos U66 lot 80, pictured, by M Uranium is one of 10 bulls to be offered at the Gingin Bull Sale by the Stickland family, of Mungatta Murray Grey stud.

Mungatta bull line upPremiumMungatta Murray Grey stud to offer 10 bulls at Gingin

Wongan Hills-based Mungatta Murray Grey stud, run by John and Leon Stickland, will offer 10 bulls at the Gingin Multibreed Bull Sale on March 6.

Bob Garnant

At last year's sale with the $25,000 top-priced Black Tara bull, Black Tara Thunderstruck T44, were Dexter Kanny, 15, with parents Alanna and Jason Kanny, who bought the bull, pictured with Black Tara Angus stud co-principal Brad Kupsch, of Allanooka, with Elders Gingin manager Geoff Shipp, and Nutrien Livestock Geraldton agent Richard Keach, and Black Tara stud co-principal Peter Kupsch, of Allanooka.

Gingin Bull SalePremiumGingin Bull Sale to offer 86 bulls, including four breeds

The 37th Annual Gingin Bull Sale, set for Thursday March 6, promises to be packed with quality, with 86 bulls from four breeds in the line-up from some of the State’s best northern studs.

Bob Garnant

The Arthur River fire burned more than 11,000ha.

BUSHFIRE RECOVERYPremiumArthur River fire: Farming communities rally

Farming communities in the Great Southern have banded together to help those affected by the recent Arthur River bushfire that razed 11,000ha and destroyed a family’s 100-year-old homestead.

Harriet Flinn and Michael Palmer

Tony, Maddy, Liz, Kay and Ian Sudlow, of Kapari Angus in Northampton.

Kapari sale bullsPremiumKapari Angus offers standout sire line at Gingin

In its golden anniversary, Northampton-based Kapari Angus will offer 32 bulls at the Gingin Bull Sale on March 6, including four new standout sire lines.

Bob Garnant

Cookalabi Angus stud will offer 12 Angus bulls at the Gingin Bull Sale on March 6.

Cookalabi Angus PremiumCookalabi Angus to offer 12 well-bred bulls at Gingin

Coomberdale-based Cookalabi Angus Stud will offer 12 well-bred bulls at the 37th annual Gingin multibreed bull sale on March 6.

Bob Garnant

Black Tara Upload U57, pictured, sired by Schiefelbein Showman 338, is one of 18 Angus bulls to be offered by the Kupsch family at the Gingin Bull Sale on March 6.

Tara’s sale bullsPremiumTara Angus and Limousin bulls set for Gingin sale

The Kupsch family of Allanooka in the WA’s Midwest will once again present a quality line-up of 18 Angus and nine Limousin bulls at the 2025 Gingin bull sale. 

Bob Garnant

WA Rodeo Queen Elyse Barry.

WA Rodeo QueenPremiumWA Rodeo Queen Elyse Barry set to fly the flag at Woolorama

Newly crowned WA Rodeo Queen Elyse Barry will proudly parade the Australian flag for her first time at the Wagin Woolorama Rodeo, as she takes part in the pageantry of the Grand Entry team to open the event.

Cally Dupe

Mandy Munteanu and her 26-year-old son Ryan became trapped in their home during a terrifying tornado-like storm.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumMum feared her and son ‘going to die’ as storm struck Hills

Mandy Munteanu and her 26-year-old son Ryan became trapped in their home during the terrifying tornado-like storm.

Jessica Evensen

Nationals federal candidate for the senate Paul Brown, Shire of Capel deputy president Sebastian Schiano, WA Nationals leader Shane Love with Collie-Preston candidate Cam Parsons, Murray-Welling candidate Paul Gillett and Capel president Doug Kitchen at the Boyanup Saleyard.

WA ELECTION 2025PremiumBoyanup saleyards replacement gets $6m Nationals WA pledge

The Boyanup saleyards could be on the move if the Nationals WA form government next month with a $6 million package to create an agribusiness precinct in the South West. 

Amber Lilley

Wagin Woolorama 2021 clean shear open class trophy sponsor Don Spiers, of Darkan, with open class winner Luke Harding.

Wagin Woolorama PremiumWagin Woolorama: Shearers, woolhandlers bring their best

Quality will be key when more than 100 shearers and woolhandlers bring their best to the boards at this year’s Wagin Woolorama. 

Cally Dupe

Pollies tour Sheep Loading Facilities in North Fremantle today: Pictured is a truck arriving at the centre. Michael Wilson, The West Australian.

LIVE EXPORTPremiumLive sheep exports dip, industry not concerned

Australia’s live sheep exports hit a record low last calendar year, with Jordan inching out Kuwait to become the nation’s biggest live sheep customer. 

Cally Dupe

The big banks have agreed to a two-and-a-half-year moratorium on regional branch closures. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

BANK CLOSURESPremiumRegional bank closures on hold for until 2027

Australia’s big four banks have agreed to pause regional bank closures for two-and-a-half years after a national inquiry revealed rural residents’ fears about dwindling essential services in the bush.

Jackson Hewett, Cally Dupe and Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Flood damage at De Grey Station after tropical cyclone Zeila. Mark Bettini

CYCLONE ZELIAPremiumPilbara pastoralists count the cost of cyclone Zelia

Pilbara pastoralists are waiting for floodwaters to recede before starting to pick up the pieces after cyclone Zelia tore through, with De Grey and Carlindie stations believed to have been the worst hit.

Cally Dupe

More than 21,000 people attended the 2024 Wagin Woolorama on March 8 and 9.

WAGIN WOOLORAMAPremiumNo polling booth for punters attending Wagin Woolorama

There will be no electoral booth at Wagin Woolorama this year, with those keen to cast their vote to encouraged to do so early or head to the polling booth in town. 

Cally Dupe

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

RAIL BUYBACKPremiumRita 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.

Cally Dupe

The Arthur River fire burned more than 11,000ha.

OPINIONPremiumOpinion: The hidden threat of rural powerlines in WA

The recent bushfires in Western Australia are a painful reminder of the risks we face. 

Tony Marxsen

More than 21,000 people attended the 2024 Wagin Woolorama on March 8 and 9.

Wagin WooloramaPremiumWagin Woolorama: Attracting young talent to the country

Attracting young talent to the bush will be a big focus at this year’s Wagin Woolorama, with a range of career-focused displays and a Youth Employment and Lifestyle Expo spread across the grounds. 

Cally Dupe

WoolProducers Australia chief executive officer Jo Hall.

WOOL MEETINGPremiumWA’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. 

Cally Dupe

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

AgriculturePremiumRBA 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.

Adrian Black

More than 20 speakers are expected to attend the events.

BeefUp ForumPremiumNorthern pastoralists set to gather for BeefUp Forum

Northern pastoralists will gather in Broome next month for Meat and Livestock Australia’s annual BeefUp Forum, with on-farm research and technology on the meaty agenda. 

Cally Dupe

Australian researchers might have found a new low-cost way to reduce climate emissions from cattle. (David Mariuz/AAP PHOTOS)

BusinessPremiumNew additive shows promise in taming cattle emissions

Backers of a new livestock feed additive say its breakthrough key ingredient provides a low-cost solution for reducing methane emissions from cattle.

Poppy Johnston

WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam with Agricultural Region MLC Steve Martin MLC, York farmer Peter Boyle, and WAFarmers president John Hassell.

STATE ELECTION PremiumWA Liberals vow to support trade with Middle East delegation

WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam has vowed to lobby hard to overturn the Federal Government’s live sheep trade ban and to lead an agricultural trade delegation to the Middle East to strengthen trade ties.

Cally Dupe

Agora Livestock values.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumBeyond 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. 

Rob Kelly

The lease is available for the Gascoyne Junction Pub and Tourist Park in the shire of Upper Gascoyne.

Pub lifePremiumSearch on for new pub owner in one of WA’s hottest towns

Ever dreamt of an outback change and running a pub in one of the most remote parts of the State?

Josephine Hingst