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Anthony Albanese and Labor have turned around sliding voter support as the Federal Election hits the first full week, according to a new wave of polling. 

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Budget helps Labor turn poll figures around

Anthony Albanese has jetted into Perth ahead of his first campaign appearance in WA on the back of a wave of improved polls, showing Labor improving its chances of a second term. 

Nicola Smith and Dylan Caporn

A three-month ceasefire has been confirmed as the Premier and police insist safety — not punishment — will be the primary objective when new gun laws come into effect on Monday.

state politicsPremiumGun owners given 90-day warning as crackdown begins

A three-month ceasefire has been confirmed as the Premier and police insist safety — not punishment — will be the primary objective when new gun laws come into effect today.

Jessica Page

Bunbury surgeon Sue Chapman has accepted 87 anonymous donations included some that totalled $100,000, $25,000, $12,500 and $10,000 despite her website promising “greater transparency and accountability”.

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Anonymous donors bankroll WA teal’s ‘transparent’ campaign

Anonymous donations are boosting a WA teal candidate’s campaign, despite her website promising ‘greater transparency and accountability’, it can be revealed.

Jessica Page

A truck driver has been killed after he crashed into a tree in the Wheatbelt, while another driver has been taken to hospital. 

EmergencyPremiumDriver dies after truck crashes into tree in Wheatbelt

A truck driver has been killed after he crashed into a tree, while another driver has been taken to hospital. 

Dylan Caporn

Flood-ravaged communities could be cut off for weeks after widespread rain across two states. (HANDOUT/ANTHONY GLASSON)

WeatherPremiumFloods cut off communities for weeks, livestock at risk

Authorities in several states are warning flooding could isolate some residents for weeks with hundreds of roads cut off and thousands of livestock at risk.

Callum Godde, Farid Farid and Aaron Bunch

Female entrepreneurs are often overlooked by male investors, Skye Raward said. (HANDOUT/Farmers2Founders)

Countryman NewsPremiumWomen 'rewriting narrative' in male-dominated industry

Support programs designed to help female business founders to break into the agrifood-tech sector are opening doors for entrepreneurs.

Maeve Bannister

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BREAKINGPremiumPrice gouging to be illegal ‘by end of year’

Laws to make price gouging at supermarkets will go before parliament by “the end of the year” if Labor is elected, its campaign spokesman has declared.

Clareese Packer, Jessica Wang, Nathan Schmidt

Convoy of trucks with Keep The Sheep signage arriving at Quarry Farm.

FARMERS RALLYCommentsPremiumWA sheep farmers gear up for the industry’s ‘biggest fight’

WA sheep farmers have been urged to sharpen their swords for the ‘biggest fight the sheep industry has ever seen’.

Cally Dupe

The Keep the Sheep rally was held on March 28.

SEE THE PICSPremiumKeep the Sheep: Quarry Farm the perfect chance to catch up

It sent an almighty message but the Keep the Sheep rally on March 28 also provided a mighty good chance for farmers, truck drivers and those involved in agriculture to catch up. 

Cally Dupe

Keep the Sheep protestors in convoy.

WA News‘Keep the Sheep’ truck convoy takes over Perth roads

Hundreds of cars and trucks took to the streets of Perth this morning to show their support for farmers and protest the Albanese Government’s plan to ban live sheep exports.

Cally Dupe

Four convoys left sites at Bedfordale, Mundijong, Neerabup and Fremantle at 7.30am and will crawl through the city to rally against the $80 million industry shutdown.

WA NEWSComments‘No major congestion’ despite huge truck protest in Perth

Hundreds of farmers and truckies are moving through Perth’s major arterial roads as they protest against the Federal Government’s live sheep export ban. 

Jessica Evensen and Cally Dupe

An app will allow users to estimate potential income from wind or solar projects on their land. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

renewable energyPremiumApp to reveal how much farmers can reap from renewables

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

Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis and WA Governor Chris Dawson. at the official Swearing-in Ceremony of the new Cook Labor Ministry at Government House.

‘BRUISING’ ELECTIONPremiumJackie Jarvis calls for ‘reset’ with farm advocacy groups

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

Manjimup farmer Bevan Eatts is the Nationals WA Member for Warren-Blackwood.

STATE ELECTION PremiumAlbany and Warren-Blackwood fall to WA Nationals

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

WAFarmers president Steve McGuire with National Farmers’ Federation chief executive Troy Williams.

Leader visits PremiumNational Farmers’ Federation new CEO heads west

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. 

Cally Dupe

Denmark College of Agriculture students are sitting pretty after the college’s partnership with the Water Corporation.

Happy herdPremiumFrom fire risk to fodder for cows

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

Farmland used to produce crops like canola will take the lead in price growth.

WAFARMERS AGMFarmers would ‘fight like hell’ against inheritance tax

Farmers have vowed to “fight like hell” against any moves to implement an inheritance tax similar to what is being imposed in the UK. 

Cally Dupe

She was seen walking across a railway line towards her home about 9pm.

Regional WAPremiumFresh search for clues in Lisa Mott’s suspected murder

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

Bradleigh Roulston died in a similar aviation tragedy.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumTragic family twist in fatal plane crash

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

Funk Cider founders Martin and Dustin Michael who have launched their first beer called Funk Farmers Ale.

TASTE OF SUCCESSPremiumFunk Drinks Co’s Farmers Ale a paddock-to-pint reality

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 reappointed Nationals leader but conceded he is unlikely to remain Opposition Leader, as the Liberals hang onto a slim lead in the seat of Kalamunda. Pictured: Nationals WA Leader Shane Love, Rob Horstman Legislative Council, Lachlan Hunter Nationals WA Central Wheatbelt and Peter Rundle MLA Member for Roe.

WA election 2025CommentsPremiumNats all smiles despite falling one seat short of Libs

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

A climate divide has emerged between NZ Prime Minister Chris Luxon (left) and deputy Winston Peters. (Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOS)

WeatherPremiumNZ coalition parties clash over Paris Agreement

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. 

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Saffioti ‘not hopeful’ for more WA road funding in Budget

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

The Mingenew Turf Club says it was left with "no option" but to cancel its 2025 meet.

‘Left with no option’PremiumClub ‘bitterly disappointed’ with Mingenew Cup cancellation

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