Good morning and welcome to our live news blog for this Monday, September 7th.
Making headlines today, rainfall over the next four weeks will determine the survivability of crops and livestock in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region, with farmers concerned water will need to be carted in at a cost of millions of dollars to help them survive into the summer months.
Lower than average rainfall was recorded across the majority of WA this winter, Bureau of Meteorology data shows – even in the state’s South West, which is usually known for higher rainfall levels.
Meanwhile, the families of two Perth brothers and their American friend killed in…
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