The WAAA News Team

Darren Schmall, a fourth-generation farmer based in Madera, California, has expanded his almond and raisin operation across Madera and Fresno counties into a diversified agricultural business that now encompasses large-scale outdoor entertainment, agritourism, and commercial tree farming. ApCal Rock’n Ranch: From Small Operation to Regional Venue Schmall developed ApCal Rock’n Ranch, an outdoor entertainment venue

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The Western Australian Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) has moved its application process for industry licences and works approvals to a new digital system. Effective immediately, agritourism and other business operators must use the Environment Online portal for these submissions, a change intended to increase efficiency and clarity in regulatory compliance. Impact on

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The WA Department of Communities has designated the national non-profit GIVIT as the official channel for managing all donations for regions impacted by Tropical Cyclone Narelle, including Exmouth and surrounds. The partnership establishes a centralised system for coordinating goods, services, and funds, with a stated policy of using donated money to purchase items from local

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Effective May 1, 2026, the Western Australian government has expanded the FuelWatch scheme, mandating that all fuel retailers across the state must report their daily prices. The updated regulations also introduce, for the first time, compulsory reporting of fuel supply outages. This change brings previously exempt retailers, particularly those in regional and remote areas, into

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