A $5 million State Government plan to spark student interest in agricultural careers has been quietly shelved after industry partners declined to invest in the project.
Cally Dupe
Lake Varley farmer Gerard Hodges has become the face of Cancer Council WA’s 2025 Christmas Appeal after a shock skin cancer diagnosis turned his life upside down.
Bob Garnant
WA’s best beef and lamb can be found in Boyup Brook and Beermullah, according to judges tasked with making the hard call at this year’s Perth Royal Branded Meat Awards.
Police are investigating after a bronze church bell, more than a century old, was stolen from the oldest church in Brookton.
Hannah Whitehead
CBH Group has secured a new long-term agreement with the Shire of Cranbrook to retain its existing workforce accommodation in the Great Southern town, with plans for further expansion under consideration.
Georgia Campion and Cally Dupe
This year’s edition of the Albany Agricultural Show saw thousands pass through its gates, with Albany Agricultural Society president Erika Henderson hailing it as one of the society’s best.
Jacki Elezovich
A Boyup Brook-based grassfed beef business has been rewarded for decades of hard work after winning the top award and two other major accolades at this year’s Perth Royal Branded Meat Awards.
Harvest is finally ramping up in the Geraldton Port Zone, where farmers are largely expecting to harvest an “excellent” crop.
A Mt Barker driver who did burnouts in front of the Plantagenet Hotel after he was kicked out of the venue for “disruptive behaviour” has been handed a fine and lengthy licence disqualification.
Melissa Sheil
The Great Southern Soiree raised thousands for the local cricket association, drawing hundreds of fun-lovers from across the region for a night of drinks, dancing and socialising.
A Denmark cheesemaker has represented Australia on the global cheese stage in Switzerland, placing fourth at the Raclette World Championship.
Georgia Campion
The 129th edition of the Albany Agricultural Show attracted thousands of people last week, with visitors of all ages turning out in Centennial Park for the much-loved annual event.
Disaster recovery assistance funding has been activated for the Shire of Jerramungup after days of heavy rain caused floods and left more than $500,000 worth of damage around the shire at the end of July.
Toodyay landholder Tony Maddox’s legal case captured the attention of farmers across the nation, who argued he had been unfairly charged under the State’s 1972 Aboriginal Heritage Act.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 60-year-old man, sustained critical injuries in the crash and died at the scene
The receivers will now assess the group’s financial position to establish whether it can be sold or recapitalised in the hope of generating a return for Westpac and other creditors.
Sean Smith
WA Federal Liberals will tell Sussan Ley this week they want net zero dumped, but the embattled leader is expected to keep her job - for now.
Joe Spagnolo
There’s a new leader at the helm of the Dowerin Machinery Field Days, with well-known agriculture industry stalwart Rachel Nash set to take on the role of general manager in coming weeks.
Opposition is growing to a Federal Government proposal that could see the default speed limit on non-signposted rural and regional roads across Australia to as low as 70km/h.
Kate Campbell & Georgia Campion
An urgent safety warning has been issued as harvest begins to ramp up after two WA farm workers died on the same day.
Georgia Campion and Cameron Newbold
A plan to slash the national default speed limit on non-signposted rural and regional roads has been labelled ludicrous by farming groups, who fear a blanket cut would not address the factors to the road toll.
A Great Southern agricultural school has been crowned champion of WA’s 35th Farm Skills competition as students showcased a variety of agricultural talents.
A Popanyinning farmer who survived life-threatening burns after being caught in a bushfire while harvesting will launch a tell-all video series this week in a bid to raise fire safety awareness.
One of the Kimberley’s most iconic pastoral properties has been snapped up after less than 18 months on the market.
