Tammin abattoir closure another major warning sign of a West Australian industry ‘in decline’ Main Image: The abrupt closure of another WA abattoir could have a devastating impact for its local community. Credit: Cally Dupe / Countryman

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Feb 5, 2025 · ‘Like a Muppet’ Till O’Callaghan wins Best Australian Yarn Youth 15-18 prize A Year 12 student from Perth Modern School has won the $1500 Youth 15-18 age category prize in the second year of The Best Australian Yarn short story competition.

3 days ago · O’Hehir ‘grateful’ for challenges as draft dream comes true. Western Australia’s top draft pick Molly O’Hehir says she’s grateful for the challenges faced this year, believing they helped her become a better person and player as she realised her AFLW dream.

4 days ago · Your complete list of contact information for the Countryman newspaper and website. If the information you need cannot be found on this page, please contact The West Australian.. Head Office Perth

1 day ago · Bob Garnant Countryman Journalist. 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.

6 days ago · Meet the winners of The Best Australian Yarn. More than 6000 people entered the world’s richest competition for short stories this year, with tales of love, laughter, despair and much more from around the country.

May 9, 2023 · The government promised a budget that would build “stronger foundations for a better future”. Here are this year’s winners and losers.