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Mothballed abattoirs to be sold after ongoing speculation
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (53+ words) The voice of the bush since 1885, Countryman provides WA's best and most comprehensive agricultural news, with dedicated sections for news, livestock, wool, opinion, machinery, real estate, and social pictures. Our weekly newspaper offers up-to-date coverage of news and events, providing…...
Northern pastoral industry group to host inaugural forum fostering next generation of leaders
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (370+ words) The voice of the bush since 1885, Countryman provides WA's best and most comprehensive agricultural news, with dedicated sections for news, livestock, wool, opinion, machinery, real estate, and social pictures. Our weekly newspaper offers up-to-date coverage of news and events, providing…...
Grain Growers gambling their odds this seeding season
6+ hour, 2+ min ago (53+ words) Georgia Campion is a reporter for Countryman. Originally from Melbourne, Georgia has called WA home since 2011. She began her journalism career in 2023 at the Albany Advertiser before making the move to Countryman in May 2025. Georgia now writes about politics, news,…...
Kimberley seed processing supported by $100, 000 grant
19+ hour, 48+ min ago (53+ words) Georgia Campion is a reporter for Countryman. Originally from Melbourne, Georgia has called WA home since 2011. She began her journalism career in 2023 at the Albany Advertiser before making the move to Countryman in May 2025. Georgia now writes about politics, news,…...
Government secures four million litres of diesel stockpile
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (55+ words) Oliver worked in the South West for the regional newspapers from 2023 after graduating Curtin University with a degree in journalism and international relations. After a brief stint as chief of staff of the South West region in late 2024, Oliver made…...
Bannister Downs Dairy wins big at WA Dairy Awards
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (286+ words) Madelin is a reporter in the South West and mainly covers stories between Busselton and Margaret River. She joined The West Australian in 2021 as a journalist in the Custom Publishing team " writing about travel and lifestyle. In 2024, she gained a…...
Kulin cropper keeping positive amid global uncertainty
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (509+ words) Kulin grain grower Barry West is keeping a positive outlook on this year's cropping program despite fuel and fertiliser uncertainty, after receiving some much-needed rain following the break up of ex-tropical Cyclone Narelle. Starting his seeding on April 1, Mr West…...
Ex-Cattle Council chief takes reins at GPA
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (209+ words) Grain Producers Australia chief executive Colin Bettles has stepped down from his leading role, handing the reins over to former Cattle Council chief Duncan Bremner. Raised on a mixed farming enterprise in central west New South Wales, Mr Bremner will…...
Vintage tractors on display in Brunswick Junction.
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (66+ words) Danielle Marsland is a media and communications professional with more than 20 years" experience. She has worked across Perth and Sydney as a music journalist, arts and culture editor, travel publicist, and owner of a purpose-driven PR agency. She is now…...
Albo to talk fuel, fertiliser in Southeast Asia blitz
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (310+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. Anthony Albanese is heading to oil refining heavyweights Brunei and Malaysia as part of…...