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Pastoralists react to viability comments

2:00 AM | PASTORALISTS have accused Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Regional Development and Lands, Wendy Duncan of being out of touch after comments made in last week's Farm Weekly.

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Asia Iron farm land deal no big deal

10 Feb 12 | ABOUT 3250 hectares of prime Three Springs farmland has been purchased by a subsidiary of mining company Asia Iron Holdings. |

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WA govt launches new food initiative

09 Feb 12 | MUCH has been said about the issue of food security and how a projected population of 9 billion people by 2050 will be fed. |

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Livestock transporters call for compensation

06 Feb 12 | WA livestock transporters will approach the government for compensation following the successful appeal of Mitchell's Transport in the District Court recently.

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Pastoralists slam rent rise decision

04 Feb 12 | PASTORALISTS are concerned about the future of their industry following the State Government's decision to increase pastoral rents for the third time in three years.

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Mitchell appointed Fed Director of Nationals

03 Feb 12 | FEDERAL President of The Nationals, John Tanner, has announced that Scott Mitchell has been appointed Federal Director of The Nationals.

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Papalia takes on opposition ag portfolio

03 Feb 12 | PAUL Papalia has taken over the opposition's agricultural portfolio following new Opposition Leader Mark McGowan's cabinet reshuffle late last week.

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Transporter calls for Main Roads inquiry

03 Feb 12 | LIVESTOCK transporter John Mitchell has called on the Transport Minister Troy Buswell to launch an independent public inquiry into Main Roads.

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MacRury reinstated as WAMMCO chief

02 Feb 12 | WAMMCO has made a management restructure which has resulted in its chief executive Scott Weir being made redundant.

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McGowan unveils new-look shadow cabinet

27 Jan 12 | LABOR leader Mark McGowan has created a new portfolio dedicated to cost of living pressures as part of a reshuffle of his shadow ministry.

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Rents move shows contempt for pastoralists: PAG

24 Jan 12 | THE Pastoralists and Graziers Association has accused the Liberal National Government of continuing to show its contempt for the WA pastoral industry, following its decision to proceed with the third and final increase in pastoral rents.

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McGowan takes the reins

23 Jan 12 | MARK McGowan has wasted no time taking up the role of opposition leader, despite the role not yet being officially confirmed.

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Government gives $10m to Onslow fund

20 Jan 12 | REGIONAL Development and Lands Minister Brendon Grylls has announced a $10million contribution to the Onslow Community Development Fund, which is co-funded by Chevron as part of its Wheatstone LNG and domestic gas project.

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Farm groups share export trade concerns

20 Jan 12 | WA'S two farm lobby groups say they are monitoring the implementation of the Supply Chain Assurance (SCA) into the Middle East. |

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Mark McGowan 'ready to take the reins'

18 Jan 12 | MARK McGowan's wife Sarah has declared the family is ready for him to become Opposition leader and fight for the premiership.

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Leadership challenge imminent: retiring MP

17 Jan 12 | THERE will be a leadership challenge in the Labor Party within days unless Eric Ripper stands down, Member for Bassendean Martin Whitely said as he announced his resignation from politics.

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Concerns raised over China imports

16 Jan 12 | WA farmers are being warned to show caution when purchasing products from overseas. |

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James Point files claim over port delays

13 Jan 12 | JAMES Point Pty Ltd (JPPL) has submitted its claim to the WA Supreme Court against the State Government for protracted delays in approving a private port at Cockburn.

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WAFarmers celebrates a rich history in its centenary year

13 Jan 12 | FARM lobby group WAFarmers will mark a significant milestone this year as it celebrates 100 years of existence.

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2012 all about recognition for farmers

09 Jan 12 | MINISTER for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, and Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Sid Sidebottom, have welcomed 2012 - the Australian Year of the Farmer - as an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate the significant contribution which farmers make to the country.

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