Austral Resources Australia promises a brighter future for Rocklands Copper Mine, as cautious residents fear a repeat of failures that left millions of dollars in unpaid wages and bills.
The first month of winter has come and gone, delivering above-average rainfall to parts of WA, while leaving some inland farming areas parched and desperate.
Farmers and animal advocates say the ordinary person's obligations when dealing with animals are unclear under Western Australian law, leaving them vulnerable to legal risks.
Parts of south-west and western Victoria have been experiencing their lowest rainfall since 1900 and climatologists say recent downpours won't be enough to end the drought.
With technology changing the farming landscape, some high schools in Western Australia are tackling skill shortages by introducing agriculture as a dedicated subject.
