Work will be fast-tracked on software that can assess how much landowners could earn from installing renewable energy projects on their properties.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
Jackie Jarvis has called for a “reset” of her relationship with WA farm advocacy groups and labelled biosecurity her top priority as she embarks on a second term as the State’s Agriculture Minister.
Cally Dupe
The Nationals WA have made a comeback in the bush, winning the seat of Albany for the first time in 68 years and reclaiming Warren-Blackwood, as the seat of Kalgoorlie remained firmly in Labor’s hands.
Cally Dupe, Eliza Kavanagh, Melissa Pedelty and Neil Watkinson
National Farmers’ Federation’s new boss Troy Williams has made his first visit to WA, pledging to continue to stand up for the State’s farmers while working more closely with regional communities.
Students at the WA College of Agriculture are getting a hands-on farming experience and reducing bushfire risks thanks to a partnership with Water Corporation
Claire Middleton
Farmers have vowed to “fight like hell” against any moves to implement an inheritance tax similar to what is being imposed in the UK.
Cold case detectives have descended on bushland surrounding an abandoned panel van to comb for new evidence that could help solve the suspected murder of Collie schoolgirl Lisa Mott more than four decades ago.
Sofia Fimognari
The pilot who died in a light plane crash north of Geraldton on Friday had a son who died in a similar aviation tragedy 17 years ago.
Kate Campbell & Shannon Hampton
Martin and Dustin Michael have created their own paddock-to-pint beer — called Farmers Ale — which has been made almost entirely from products grown on their farm at Bolgart.
Cally Dupe and Simon Collins
Shane Love has been re-appointed Nationals leader but conceded he is unlikely to remain Opposition Leader, as the Liberals hang onto a slim lead in the seat of Kalamunda.
Jessica Page
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has called for New Zealand to consider leaving the Paris Agreement, contradicting his government's position.
Ben McKay
Treasurer Rita Saffioti says WA wants its fair share of road funding from the Federal Budget, but admits she’s ‘not hopeful’ the State will see all its wishes fulfilled.
Dylan Caporn
Mingenew Turf Club says it was left with “no choice” but to cancel its 2025 race meeting next weekend after a decision to allow it to make changes to the track was overturned.
Kate Campbell
A climate tech company is taking the bull by the horns in the climate change fight, using Australian seaweed to start neutralising a potent greenhouse gas.
Abe Maddison
Shoppers outside the cities will continue to pay higher prices for food and groceries without support to boost competition, a business council says.
Aaron Bunch
WAFarmers leadership has ruled out pushing for a merger with the revived Pastoralists and Graziers Association after three board meetings to consider their options.
Curtin MP Kate Chaney has declared she will not be beholden to lobby groups after being targeted by a fierce ultimatum by grassroots campaign Keep the Sheep.
Caitlyn Rintoul
Incoming Liberal leader Basil Zempilas is depending on a lead of just 64 votes in Kalamunda to stave off a humiliating election tie with the Nationals that would leave the job of Opposition Leader in limbo.
Kojonup farmer Steve McGuire has been named the new president of WAFarmers, taking the reins from John Hassell who has stepped down after a “wonderful” four years.
United States President Donald Trump is being urged to impose tariffs on Australia’s wheat exports, with the American industry arguing an over-reliance on imports was a risk to national security.
Ellen Ransley and Jackson Hewett
Scott Leary — a former Liberal Party candidate — has won the seat of Albany for the Nationals, getting the edge over the Liberal Party’s controversial nominee Thomas Brough.
Woolworths and Coles could be forced to issue new warnings on all products to alert shoppers to a sneaky supermarket practice.
Jessica Wang
Libby Mettam has stepped down as Liberal leader in the wake of the party’s disastrous State election defeat, clearing the way for Basil Zempilas.
Jessica Page and Dylan Caporn
Beef feedlotting has been labelled the ‘low-hanging fruit’ for agricultural emissions reduction despite accounting for about one per cent of all livestock methane emissions.
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