Andrew Chounding
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Some farmers see nearly 100mm of rain in 24 hours in WA's south (opens the original)
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A weather system making its way across Western Australia's south, brought a torrent of rain with some areas recording almost 100 millimetres over the weekend. The deluge comes after the South West Land Division had one of its driest Julys on record. Farmers in drier parts of the state that missed the deluge are hoping for a final drenching to bulk up crops, just weeks out from harvest. A weather system that formed in the north of Western Australia has made its way south over the weekend, bringin
Backpacker cuts slammed as 'low blow' for farming and tourism (opens the original)
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Backpacker numbers will be slashed and visa eligibility tightened under the federal government's immigration changes. Working holiday-makers are crucial for staffing farming and tourism businesses across Australia. Industry leaders say the changes are a "low blow" at a difficult time. Federal limits to backpacker numbers have sparked fears in regions reliant on holidaying workers for farming and tourism. On Thursday Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke outlined an overhaul of the working holiday-mak
Farmer's legacy lives on in wildflower he discovered before tragic death (opens the original)
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A West Australian farmer killed fighting a bushfire last year has been honoured for his discovery of a potentially new plant. Mark Mudie discovered an unusual red-flowering hakea during seeding season about two years ago. Work is underway to determine the taxonomy of the plant, which locals hope will be named in Mr Mudie's honour. A West Australian farmer who died fighting a devastating bushfire has been posthumously honoured with a native flowering plant he discovered two years before his death
Residents furious at illegal dumping in native bushland near school (opens the original)
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Albany residents say they are furious after mounds of illegally dumped trash were discovered in the city. Everything from washing machines to syringes has been found dumped in bushland. The government authority responsible for some of the land said it was working to have the rubbish removed. The discovery of piles of rubbish containing dangerous waste illegally dumped in bushland has enraged residents, who say the culprits are "tossers". The large parcel of native bushland in Albany, 450 kilomet
Concerns for emergency response during rolling Telstra upgrades (opens the original)
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Telstra has been criticised for conducting week-long upgrades that could leave customers without service for up to eight hours a day. A State Emergency Service manager says mobile coverage is vital for coordinating staff in an emergency. Telstra has apologised for the inconvenience and says upgrades will improve service in the region. Telstra customers in regional Western Australia say the telco's decision to conduct week-long upgrades without providing backup services could hamper emergency res
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