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Indonesia plans to stop beef imports
Jack Burton
Indonesia plans to supply 90% of its own beef by 2014.
Jack Burton, described as a “farmer” by the West Australian, said he is already seeking alternative markets.
The West Australian [read this story]
Another pastoral rent hike
The WA government is about to increase pastoral rents for the third time in three years.
The PGA says Kimberley cattle stations will be paying an average of $29,000 more per year than they did in 2009.
Pardoo to Whim Creek: Cyclone red alert
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A cyclone RED ALERT it current from Pardoo to Whim Creek.
More information here:
Turkey Creek: Events from our violent past
Here are three 1908 newspaper clippings telling part of a story of frontier violence.
This first is from a Western Australian country newspaper:
Ashburton Guardian 10 September 1908 - courtesy National Library of New Zealand
People: Jack Burton
Jack Burton
An interview with pastoralist Jack Burton about his new boutique abattoir at Kilto.
Farm Weekly [read this story]
Wyndham: Abrupt end to cattle export season
Wyndham Port’s cattle export season came to an abrupt end this year when a ship was diverted to Darwin.
A port spokesman said cattle supply was a problem.
Opinion: Barry Haase on live import cuts
Barry Haase MHR
Local member Barry Haase blames Julia Gillard for Indonesia’s decision to cut Australian cattle imports next year.
““The Prime Minister has no idea of diplomacy, foreign or local,” he said.
You can read his statement here:
Halls Creek: Pastoral trainees graduate
Wendy Duncan MLC and Roy Wilson with some of the trainees at Burkes Park yesterday
Ten trainees graduated from the pastoral training course at Burkes Park Station yesterday.
Roy and Helen Wilson have trained them in various station skills over the past 12 – 18 months.
You can read a statement from Wendy Duncan MLC here:
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