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EnergyPremiumWhitby says Horizon Power breaches “disappointing”

Regional energy supplier Horizon Power is in hot water after auditors found the Government-owned utility did not comply with rules designed to protect competition.

Matt Mckenzie

2024 Perth Royal ShowPremiumVenturon Livestock wins Perth Royal Show sheep Interbreed

You couldn’t wipe the smile off Venturon Livestock co-principal Harris Thompson’s face after his White Suffolk ram was awarded the 2024 Perth Royal Show All Breeds Interbreed Supreme Champion sash.

Rebecca Turner

InfrastructureCommentsPremiumShip hits the fan in crazy Fremantle Ports traffic jams

WA businesses are paying close to $900,000 of ‘parking fees’ every time a ship visits Kwinana because of huge delays at the port.

Matt Mckenzie

WINE TRADEPremiumChinese trade delegation calls Great Southern wines a “gem”

A Chinese trade delegation’s visit to the Great Southern this week marked the first inbound trade mission to Western Australia since tariffs were lifted and a “big milestone” for local wineries.

Melissa Sheil

Perth Royal ShowPremiumRam sells for $16,000 at Perth Royal Show All Breeds Sale

A top price of $16,000 was achieved for a Yonga Downs White Suffolk ram at this year’s Perth Royal Show Annual All Breeds Ram and Ewe sale.

Rebecca Turner

PERTH ROYAL SH0WPremiumPerth Royal Show: Trevor Blight in third Governor’s Cup win

Lower Chittering goat breeder Trevor Blight was awarded the Governor’s Cup trophy at this year’s Perth Royal Show, his family’s third in their 40th year of showing livestock.

Bob Garnant

Federal PoliticsCommentsACCC handed $30m to expose more dodgy supermarket scams

The consumer watchdog will be handed an extra $30 million to crack down on ‘dodgy supermarket practices’ in the wake of the sham discounts scandal.

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Countryman NewsPremiumNSW Fisheries officers' night strike over safety risks

NSW Fisheries officers are refusing to inspect commercial trawlers at night saying it's too dangerous without access to stab-proof vests and other safety gear.

Melissa Meehan

TelethonCommentsRecord bid for kelpie pup makes Telethon dream come true

A record-breaking $50,000 bid for a kelpie at the Perth Royal Show has helped raise a huge amount for Telethon and made a dream come true.

Oliver Lane

WA NewsPremiumThird pilot ‘made life-or-death move after chopper crash’

A mid-air collision that tragically killed two helicopter pilots near Derby in July came perilously close to striking a third pilot involved in the same cattle mustering operation, a report has revealed.

Bethany Hiatt

Growing RegionsPremiumGovernment grant funding for infrastructure available

Applications are open for the second round of grant funding through the Growing Regions Program, providing organisations with the opportunity to improve infrastructure in their local community

Jessica Moroney

Perth Royal ShowPremiumBlack Dog Ride Charity Steer sells for top price of $9000

Borrello Beef were the successful bidders on this year’s top price $9000 Black Dog Ride charity steer at the 2024 Perth Royal Show Led Steer and Heifer Auction.

Rebecca Turner

RetailReport probes supermarket giants’ domination, abuse of power

An inquiry into Australia’s supermarkets is probing the lack of competition between Coles and Woolworths amid claims they are abusing their market power and gouging customers and suppliers.

Sean Smith

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Dog escapes ferocious housefire in Wheatbelt

A dog has had a lucky escape after a home in the Wheatbelt was gutted by a ferocious blaze.

Hannah Whitehead and Lauren Price

EnvironmentWA climate perfect for destructive borer to thrive: Expert

A highly regarded US expert on a tiny beetle killing Perth trees says Australia still has a window of opportunity to get on top of the invasive pest before it leads to the destruction recorded in California.

Caitlyn Rintoul

2024 Perth Royal ShowPremium2024 Perth Royal Show Led Steer and Heifer

A 510kg Limousin steer from Venturon Livestock was sashed this year’s Perth Royal Show Grand Champion Led Steer or Heifer.

Rebecca Turner

LEADERSHIP CHANGESNFF announces resignation of CEO

The National Farmers’ Federation is looking for a new boss after long-serving chief executive Tony Mahar confirmed he will stand down in December.

Adam Poulsen

Toodyay-Boshack RodeoPremiumToodyay Boshack Rodeo: Amber Bowtell back in winners’ circle

The 2nd annual Toodyay-Boshack Rodeo was a barrel of fast action and thrilling performances from some of the best WA cowboys and girls in the sport.

Bob Garnant

Feedback soughtPremiumOnline consultation for Regional Telecommunications Review

An online consultation session for West Australians will be the final step in the review of regional telecommunications before recommendations are made to the Federal Government.

Neil Watkinson

Perth Royal ShowPremiumAuburn Valley wins Perth Royal Show Supreme Champion Fleece

The 2024 Perth Royal Show Supreme Champion Fleece sash has been awarded to the Rintoul family, of Auburn Valley Merino and Poll Merino stud in Williams.

Rebecca Turner

Country sportPremiumKellerberrin to celebrate 100 years of harness racing

The Wheatbelt town of Kellerberrin will be celebrating 100 years of harness racing at its local trotting club facilities on Sunday, September 22.

Rebecca Turner

ONGOING CONCERNSPremiumRural confidence rising but still in ‘negative’: Rabobank

Rural confidence in WA is up but remains in ‘negative territory’ — with more producers expecting farm business conditions to deteriorate rather than improve, according to Rabobank.

Rebecca Turner

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Trade deal to bring cheaper perfume, boost for sheep farmers

Australian consumers will be able to buy cheaper perfume and jewellery while alumina producers and sheep meat farmers will get a boost under a new trade deal struck with the UAE.

Katina Curtis

Courts & CrimePremiumFarm worker jailed over cement truck driver’s death

A Mid West farmhand has been jailed for more than two years for setting off a deadly chain of events that killed a cement truck driver.

Kate Campbell and Fraser Williams