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Carmel cowgirl Tessa Sugars, 14, riding her barrel racing horse Rosie in the 11-U14 Junior Barrel Race competition, the horse rounding the barrel in a delightful Easter hop for the Harvey Dickson Rodeo.

EASTER RODEOPremiumHarvey Dickson Easter Rodeo: Young stars of the future

WA junior rodeo competitors put on a spectacular array of talent at the Harvey Dickson Rodeo, so much so, that the event produced WA’s youngest All Round Cowboy title to date.

Bob Garnant

Western Australia's Billi Marshall was named on the 2025 National Beef Leaders list.

future of beefPremiumBilli Marshall selected for Cattle Australia program

Western Australia’s Billi Marshall has been included in a prestigious national leaders list for her proven capabilities within the beef industry.

Melissa Pedelty

Craig Mostyn Group chair Neil Kearney.

global recognitionPremiumCraig Mostyn Group named ‘best managed company’

A leading West Australian diversified food and agribusiness company has been named one of the best-managed companies in the country.

Melissa Pedelty

Sheep at a feedlot in Perth.

cash boostPremiumLambEx conference bolstered by $2m in Federal Gov funding

The Australian sheep industry received a significant boost following a Federal Government announcement to inject $2 million into an internationally acclaimed industry conference.

Melissa Pedelty

Busselton's Austin Gerhardy was named runner-up at the ALPA National Young Auctioneers Competition.

nail-biting compPremiumNutrien Ag Solutions’ Austin Gerhardy one of country’s best

A young Busselton auctioneer has proven himself at a national competition, securing second at the fiercely contested event

Melissa Pedelty

Leader of the National Party David Littleproud and Bullwinkel candidate Mia Davies in West Perth on Saturday.

Federal election 2025CommentsPremiumLeader stands by Davies despite split on mining tax policy

National Party leader David Littleproud denies this election is slipping away from the Coalition, saying the result will be determined seat by seat.

Joe Spagnolo

Mr Littleproud said the promise was aimed at giving WA sheep farmers, who are heavily impacted by Labor’s 2028 ban on export, certainty, with compensation not flowing until next financial year.

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The West Australian exclusive
Littleproud vows first act to restore live sheep export

The Nationals first acts in Government will be to resurrect the live sheep export trade and restore Australia’s international agricultural standing, David Littleproud will vow in an Easter campaign stop in WA.

Dylan Caporn

Indonesia plans to buy US agricultural products including wheat and soybeans, the government says. (AP PHOTO)

BusinessIndonesia to increase US imports and lower other orders

After being slapped with US tariffs of more than 30 per cent, Indonesia has agreed to buy more American food and commodities at the expense of other countries

Staff Writers

WoolProducers Australia chief executive Jo Hall called on Australian political parties this month to commit to implementing a new policy to increase wool use in government buildings.

government policyPremiumWool industry leader calls for Government to up wool use

A wool industry leader has said the Prime Minister would be “putting his money where his mouth is” should he emulate the New Zealand Government’s decision to increase wool use in government buildings.

Melissa Pedelty

Australian Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese holding a Building Australias Future Rally in Brisbane along with Jim Chalmers: Treasurer Jason Edwards / NewsWire

OpinionPremiumHear the other side and do no harm (to agriculture)

Once every three or so years at the Federal level, peak bodies in agriculture line up to present their election wish lists to the major political parties.

Trevor Whittington

Two elderly people have been taken to hospital after becoming trapped in their car when it hit a truck.

Disaster & emergencyElderly pair trapped in car after horror smash with truck

Two people aged in their 80s have been taken to hospital after becoming trapped in their car when it hit a truck in Albany.

Claire Middleton

The Australian and New Zealand trade delegation in Vietnam.

WOOL TRIPPremiumWool industry sets sights on Vietnam textile market

Australia’s wool industry has its sights firmly set on Vietnam as a new market, with a week-long trade delegation recently promoting the fibre’s versatility.

Cally Dupe

Agora Livestock updated livestock values.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: WA mutton remains standout performer

WA’s mutton remains the stand-out performer with prices consistently holding at more than $4/kg.

Bob Garnant

The US comprised 79 per cent of Tasmania’s and 49 per cent of South Australia’s boxed beef exports during the 2023-24 financial year.

TRUMP TARIFFSPremiumWA cattle farmers ‘least exposed’ to Trump tariffs

WA cattle farmers will be the least exposed to Donald Trump’s tariffs compared of any State or Territory in Australia, with sandgropers more focused on feeding the rest of the world. 

Cally Dupe

York Racing’s new chair Natasha Atkinson.

OFF AND RACINGPremiumMeet York Racing’s first female chair Natasha Atkinson

From perfecting the art of drawing horse rumps as a child to setting a female first at Australia’s oldest provincial race club in WA’s Avon Valley, Natasha Atkinson is living out her equine dreams.

Staff Reporter

Skaters Rowan White and Zachary Tilghman. Ian Munro

‘We lose everything’PremiumFreo skaters fight to save world-renowned Wool Stores ledge

Skaters are fighting to save the ‘most important’ section of a world-famous skating ledge from being lost in the face of the long-awaited redevelopment of Fremantle’s historic Elders Wool Stores.

Caitlin Vinci

Fred and Kasey House, of Kojonup.

SOCIAL PHOTOSPremiumFarming young guns gather for Rabobank Young Farmers Forum

Rabobank brought the next generation of WA farmers together at the bank’s Young Farmers Forum held in Busselton late last month for a day of learning and networking.

Cally Dupe

BCI Minerals’ Mardie salt and potash project

MiningPremiumAustralia’s first salt project in 30 years wins approval

The federal green light for BCI Minerals’ Mardie salt project in WA’s Pilbara enables the group to complete filling its seawater ponds in preparation for first shipments next year.

Sean Smith

Fox on the Run team captain Peter Battersby, Isaac Battersby, Ben Percival and Luke Scriven with their trophy on March 29.

fox cullPremiumLocal team high score in annual Katanning fox shoot

A group of Katanning men have come home winners, culling more than 20 foxes at this year’s Red Card fox shoot. 

Jacki Elezovich

Seeding at North Doodlakine.

GIWA CROP REPORTPremiumFarmers ‘cautious’ as tale of two seasons plays out

Two very different scenarios are playing out for grain growers taking a “cautious” approach to seeding crops across WA, with bone-dry conditions at farms near Geraldton and waterlogging in the Great Southern.  

Cally Dupe

Peter Dutton has deflected questions about disunity within Coalition after Nationals Bullwinkel candidate Mia Davies broke ranks by publicly backing Labor’s flagship critical mineral policy.

FEDERAL POLITICSCommentsPremiumDutton shrugs off Nats policy spilt on critical minerals

Peter Dutton has deflected questions about disunity within Coalition after Nationals Bullwinkel candidate Mia Davies broke ranks by publicly backing Labor’s flagship critical mineral policy.

Caitlyn Rintoul

With the $17,000 second top-priced bull, Gandy Goal Keeper V159, is Julian Wright, of Yalinup, Tim Wright, of Metricup, who secured the sale bull, and Elders Busselton agent Ben McColm.

Gandy Angus salePremiumGandy Angus yearling bulls reach a top of $20,000

A Manjimup-bred Angus bull reached a top price of $20,000 at the Gandy family’s Gandy Angus Yearling Bull Sale, with recent rain events adding some confidence to the large crowd of 54 registered bidders.

Bob Garnant

Broomehill shearer Damien Boyle added another open title to his run on the boards at the Williams Gateway Expo.

WILLIAMS GATEWAY EXPOPremiumWilliams Gateway Expo: Broomehill top gun takes open title

Broomehill top gun shearer Damien Boyle went one place better at the Williams Gateway Expo shearing competition, and in so doing, he won the open title that eluded him at Wagin Woolorama in March.

Bob Garnant

Displaying the Williams Gateway Expo supreme exhibit of the Merino section, won by the King family of Darkan-based Rangeview stud, is Melinda King with judges Bruno Luciani, of Highbury, Philip Russell, of Gnownagerup, and Rod Norrish, of Kojonup, with Rangview studmaster Jeremy King.

WILLIAMS GATEWAY EXPOPremiumWilliams Gateway Expo: Top sheep awards to five studs

The Williams Gateway Expo sheep show presented some of WA’s best wool and meat sheep breeds, which were put under the scrutiny of judges for top awards.

Bob Garnant