The Shire of Harvey admits to mistakenly saying it had detected shot-hole borers in its local government area, a species that has killed thousands of trees across Perth.
WA farmers 'egged' Gough Whitlam in the 1970s — now they are being called on to take a convoy to Canberra
Farmers have been told to stand "shoulder to shoulder" after the federal inquiry into phasing out the export of sheep by sea recommended the bill be passed.
Photo shows A truck carrying hay bales with the words 'support rural, keep the sheep,' in spray paintCalls for WA sheep producers to send Government message
A political commentator says there could be a backlash at the ballot box if supporters of WA sheep producers think they're being ignored.
Has Video Duration: 2 minutes 16 seconds.Calls for Senate intervention into live export ban after claims government 'stacked' inquiry
A federal inquiry into the government's plan to ban the live export of sheep from Western Australia backs the bill in its initial report handed down on Friday and calls for more funding for the industry.
Photo shows Sheep in pens on live export shipRule-breaching miner's billion-dollar plan raises red flags for farmers
Farmers fear a company that "couldn't do the right thing" when exploring western NSW for rare earth minerals won't be able to manage if its project goes into full production.
Adam's family has been growing wine grapes for 28 years. He's now facing the 'heartbreaking' decision of pulling out his vines
Since the imposition of hefty Chinese tariffs on Australian wine in 2020, wine grape growers have barely broken even and the federal government has signalled it will not fund growers to exit the industry.
Photo shows A man with a high viz jacket leans on a post on a row of winegrapes, looking to the left of camera.Farmers 'frustrated beyond words' over live sheep export debate as inquiry hears emotional testimony
WA farmers impacted by the proposed ban have had their say in Northam today, after a Canberra hearing heard from animal activists and industry leaders earlier this week.
Photo shows A woman holds a sign saying minister watt TFHemp producers say bureaucracy, marijuana stigma, are major hurdles to fibre crop's uptake
While pushed as a sustainable source for clothing, hemp producers say a complex web of rules and regulations — including going through the office of drug control — make it hard for them to meet demands from the fashion industry.
'Enough is enough': More than 1,000 trucks descend on Perth in live export ban protest
Hundreds of trucks descend on Perth in a protest against the Albanese government's decision to end the live sheep trade.
Photo shows A truck with the slogan 'Keep the Sheep' moving through Perth's CBD.Plan to inject 300,000 tonnes of carbon into Great Artesian Basin rejected
A subsidiary of mining giant Glencore has had its proposal to store carbon in the Great Artesian Basin – which is relied upon by 180,000 people for water – knocked back by the Queensland government.
Photo shows A drill rig in a fieldA servo owner had trouble finding locals to work. Pacific workers gladly filled the gaps
Fijian nationals working in Australian service stations say it's a "blessing" as the hospitality and retail sectors are next in line to recruit staff from Pacific nations.
Photo shows A service station employee wearing a green shirt stands in front of a shelfWhy Aussie dairy farmers are leaving the industry in droves despite 'exceptionally good' milk prices
Jamie Forster has received excellent farm gate prices for milk in recent years, but he is still giving up dairy farming — and he's not alone. It comes as Australian milk production shrinks to its lowest level in 30 years and butter and cheese imports soar.
Photo shows A man in the middle of dairy cows being milkedWine industry warns regional communities at risk of collapse without aid for sector
Wine industry representatives say they will fight for financial assistance after the federal budget left them disappointed.
Photo shows A glass of red wine on a wooden veranda rail, overlooking a vineyard.Victorian government confirms farmer health funding
The National Centre for Farmer Health has had its funding confirmed, after earlier being told the funding had been cut in the Victorian budget.
Photo shows A man standing in front of a building with his arms crossed and a cap in his handNegative impacts of federal government's 2028 live sheep export ban already biting, industry says
Farmers from the sheep and wool industries argue a decision made with animal welfare in mind will ultimately lead to worse outcomes for the animals and the people directly impacted.
Future of controversial biosecurity bill in doubt as Greens refuse to back 'unfair' levy
The Greens say the $50 million levy amounts to an "unfair" tax on farmers, who have flagged that the move could drive up food prices.
Photo shows A sign telling visitors not to enter the propertyWine industry uses former prisoners to fill worker gap as employers compete with mining companies
In Western Australia, some businesses are tapping into a supply of highly trained ex-prisoners to fill open positions in vineyards.
Photo shows a man in a green prison topAustralian live sheep export trade to end in 2028 as government unveils $107m support package
Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt says the transition is "orderly and considered", while the Nationals are vowing to reverse the ban if the coalition wins the next election.
Photo shows Image of hundreds of sheep being held in an open air shed, waiting for export.Everyone has beef with the PM this week. But he seemed surprisingly at home chewing the fat in Dutton country
In the week before the budget, Anthony Albanese is deliberately heading to places where people have beef with him, and the inner-city PM seems surprisingly at home on Peter Dutton's home turf.
Photo shows Anthony Albanese speaks into a microphone in front of a sign that says BEEF 2024Murray-Darling Basin water 'vulnerable to theft' due to law inconsistencies across the states
Water rights in the Murray-Darling Basin are valued at nearly $100 billion, but a disparity in state laws is making it difficult to punish theft, and it is leaving farmers like Sam Dodd at risk.
Photo shows Two riversDrought relief package welcomed by some WA farmers, but others say it's just a 'bandaid'
Millions of dollars in financial and mental health support will be made available to West Australian farmers next month as drought conditions cause dams to dry up and feedstock to dwindle.
Photo shows sheep in a dry paddock