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Mothballed abattoirs to be sold after ongoing speculation
2+ day, 4+ hour 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…...
Bannister Downs Dairy wins big at WA Dairy Awards
3+ day, 8+ 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…...
Dairy producers facing cost pressures hit with restrictions
2+ week, 1+ day 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…...
Subsidised European dairy imports threaten dairy farmers
2+ week, 3+ day 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…...
Grazers invited to Geocatch's 2026 Grazing Matcher program
3+ week, 18+ hour ago (224+ words) Registrations are now open for a program to help grazers in the Geographe region enhance productivity and profitability while minimising environmental impacts. Geocatch's 2026 Grazing Matcher program starts in April 2026 covering a broad range of topics from pasture deferment and insect…...
Celebrate World Cheese Day with this epic burrata recipe
3+ week, 1+ day ago (291+ 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. In the lead-up to the annual Subi Spritz food and wine festival, as well…...
Lead sheep researcher honoured by peers
3+ week, 1+ day ago (428+ words) Bob Garnant has worked as a journalist with the Countryman since 2008. He previously held a stud stock advertising and advertorial position with the agricultural paper since 1998, in photography and report writing of stud promotions and sales. Since he was given…...
Urgent recall for popular cheese item sold at Coles and IGA
4+ week, 1+ day ago (237+ words) A popular cheese item sold at Coles and IGA stores across Australia has been pulled from shelves after the nation's food watchdog ordered a recall. Bio Cheese Cheddar Shred is a plant-based item made with coconut oil that its makers,…...
Oat "milk" ban triggers concerns across Australia
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (587+ words) Australia's dairy industry is calling for stronger labelling laws following a court ruling that banned an oat drink company from using the word "milk" to describe its products in the UK. Last month, a UK Supreme Court ruled Swedish-based drink…...
Prominent builder learns fate for supermarket cheese fight
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (26+ 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....