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Kaharau Panther S336, showing true depth and size of body that is a trademark of his sons.

Mordallup Angus bull saleMuir family celebrate 70 years of Angus quality

The Muir family of Mordallup Angus stud are proud to announce their 70th year of breeding excellence, marking a significant milestone in commitment to quality Angus genetics. 

Bob Garnant

In 2014, Terry Waldron, was a Nationals member of the WA Legislative Assembly representing the electorate of Wagin.

Terry ‘Tuck’ Waldron OAMTerry ‘Tuck’ Waldron honoured with Order of Australia Medal

Well-known and respected former WA politician, businessman and sportsman Terrence Keith “Tuck” Waldron has been honoured with the Medal of the Order of Australia.

Bob Garnant

Elizabeth Hall shared a memorable celebration of her husband, Richard Hall, who was the recipient of the prestigious Strathtay Trophy award through Angus WA and the Young family.

Angus WA Strathtay Trophy WA cattle breeding specilaist Richard Hall celebrated

Artificial breeding specialist and veterinarian Richard Hall of Bunbury was the recipient of the prestigious WA Angus Strathtay Trophy for his dedication and commitment to the Angus breed.

Bob Garnant

Wagin Woolorama president Fiona Dawson.

FUNDING BOOST Wagin Woolorama handed a $300,000 lifeline

The Wagin Agricultural Society was handed a lifeline injection of $300,000 from the Federal Government to help deliver its next three Wagin Woolorama shows.

Bob Garnant

AWI shearer trainer Kevin Gellatly, AWI national manager for wool harvesting training and careers development Craig French, and TAFE South Regional lecturer Rob Carter to deliver the Wool Harvesting Industry Animal Welfare Course in WA.

Animal welfare courseAnimal welfare course gets certificate of attendance

Animal welfare courses designed to benefit all industry people, particularly woolgrowers, shearing contractors and their staff will be made available through Australian Wool Innovation. 

Bob Garnant

Beyond the Shed support group included program director Valerie Pretzel, contractor mentor Darren Spencer, marketing partner Holly Ludeman and training co-ordinator Tiffany Davey.

Beyond The Shed porgramProgram gets $2.2 milliion to support new skills development

Two years after the Federal Government announced its policy to ban the export of live sheep by sea, programs are now coming to fruition for transition support backed by a $139 million package pledge.

Bob Garnant

Black Tara V79, sired by S Right Time 7861, is one of 20 Angus bulls to be offered by the Kupsch family at the Gingin Bull Sale on March 5.

Black Tara Angus saleBlack Tara Angus to offer first sons of Showtime

The Kupsch family of Allanooka-based Black Tara Angus stud are proud to present a quality line-up of 20 Angus bulls at the Gingin Bull Sale on Thursday, March 5. 

Bob Garnant

The Federal Government's live sheep export ban "transition advocate" Chris Rodwell.

WA Roadmap to 2028WA Roadmap 2028 plan offers a have your say survey

Three leading WA consultants have lead discussions towards a starting point of where to next as the State transitions out of the live sheep export industry by sea

Bob Garnant

WA genetics were showcased at the World Angus Forum last year demonstrating the depth of the breed throughout Australia.

Angus Australia successAngus Australia reaches milestone of global relevance

For Angus Australia, 2025 was one of those defining years, a year larger and more consequential than most. 

Bob Garnant

Koojan Hills Trident T288 will have 14 sons represented in the Metcalfe family’s On-Property Angus Bull Sale on February 23.

Kojan Hills Angus saleKoojan Hills Angus supplies bulls for commercial outcomes

The Metcalfe family of Koojan Hills Angus stud in Manypeaks welcome cattle producers to their On-Property Angus and Murray Grey Bull Sale to be held on February 23.

Bob Garnant

Arkle Angus continues its embryo transfer progression combining exceptional maternal pedigrees with top-notch sire lines.

Arkle Angus bull salesArkle Angus on the move to enhance breeding excellence

Arkle Angus is on the move, relocating operations from Munglinup to Yelverton to enhance the stud’s development, along with plans to host two bull sales this year across two venues.

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Angus Western Australia chairman Andrew Kuss.

WA Angus chair addressWA Angus well positioned: WA Angus chair Andrew Kuss

As I reflect on the past year, I am proud of where Angus and the WA Angus community is today. 

Andrew Kuss

Agora Livestock price updates.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSPremiumBeyond the Saleyards: Sheep and lamb supply tightens

Western Australia’s sheep and lamb supply is shaping up to be tighter than normal heading into a late seasonal summer ahead of a potential early autumn.

Dean Hubbard

Mt Barker fire impacted DPRID's research facility on January 17.

BUSHFIREPremiumMt Barker Research Station impacted by January bushfire

A bushfire that burned through paddocks earlier this month has impacted the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Mt Barker Research Station. 

Amy Towers

Julian Moore will be keynote speaker at the Fields and Fortunes Forum in Gnowangerup on February 19.

AI AI OHForum’s AI expert promises robots will come to Gnowangerup

Anyone wondering where artificial intelligence is heading should find an answer next month at Fields and Fortunes Forum 2026, a regional event being hosted by the Shire of Gnowangerup on February 19

Claire Middleton

British rich lister Guy Hands has bought up pastoral stations in WA that are bigger than Perth and Sydney combined.

PropertyCommentsPremiumBritish tycoon sets up world’s biggest sheep operation in WA

Only two years ago locals farmers shot their sheep because prices were too low to cover costs. Now a British rich lister has set up the world’s biggest integrated sheep station in WA.

Kim Macdonald

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has won praise for her handling of the "worst job in Australia". (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsLiberals delay 'worst job' fight in coalition stand-off

A new shadow cabinet might be the refresh the Liberal Party needs, a key moderate says, as Sussan Ley's rivals angle for her job.

Zac de Silva and Grace Crivellaro

The Upper Great Southern team before their semifinal against ADCA 1. They went on to finish fourth.

Country week PremiumUppers finish fourth after quitting play-off to fight fire

A bushfire emergency robbed Upper Great Southern of a third-place finish in senior country week’s A-section, three of their squad opting to return to Wandering where a blaze was threatening homes and lives.

Claire Middleton

About $3.7 million was given to 12 organisation’s through the Government’s $139m live export transition package.

New MarketsPremiumCash for live export transition plans

The Federal Government has handed grants to Edith Cowan University and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry to develop new markets for WA sheep as the live export ban looms.

Matt Mckenzie & Cally Dupe

Great Southern’s Peter Robertson has has been awarded Medal of the Order of Australia.

Top honour PremiumPeter Robertson receives OAM for years of advocacy

Dedicated Great Southern environmentalist Peter Robertson has been named on the Australia Day honours list, receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia 2026 for his service to conservation and the environment.

Amy Towers

Premier Roger Cook, Police Minister Paul Papalia and Assistant Commissioner Peter Healy inspect a pile of more than 10,000 firearms returned as part of the gun buyback.

Gun LawsCommentsPremiumHundreds of gun licences revoked under WA’s new gun laws

Nearly 500 West Australians with a criminal history have had their firearm licences revoked under the State’s new gun laws, with all 23 appeals to the State Administrative Tribunal unsuccessful.

Georgia Campion

Catrin Pickworth (Australia’s South West CEO and South West Development Commission deputy chair), Scott Bell (Capel Marron Farm), South West Minister Don Punch and Jordan Parker (Capel Marron Farm).

On the menuPremiumCapel Marron Farm add fine dining to operations

The Capel Marron Farm opened their doors last week after expanding its operations to become a new regional food and tourism destination through a $147,280 Regional Economic Development Grant.

Craig Duncan

Busselton-Margaret River celebrate with the Boan Cup.

CricketCommentsPremiumBush and ‘Burbs: BMR claim second country week title

The West Australian’s sports reporters take a look at what’s happening in the country and amateur leagues around WA in this weekly column.

Josh Kempton & Jack Penniment

Inaugural Western Australian state-of-origin captain Graham Moss has backed Patrick Cripps (pictured) to lead the Sandgropers to victory.

AFL OriginCommentsPremiumMoss: Cripps will lead WA to historic AFL Origin win

Inaugural Western Australian state-of-origin captain Graham Moss has backed Patrick Cripps to lead the Sandgropers to victory against Victoria at Optus Stadium next month.

Mitchell Woodcock