Western Australia's sheep producing community is remembering a devoted stock man and judge of the South African Meat Merino (SAMM) breed Rocco De Bellis.
Victorian authorities have successfully prosecuted the first of six shearers they allege were depicted abusing sheep in a video released by animal welfare activists in 2014.
Australia's largest domestic wool producer may have to close its doors because it is unable to get a new natural gas deal, potentially putting 40 people out of work.
Analysis of agricultural exports shows commodities already trading with China, Japan and Korea are the biggest winners from the early years of free trade agreements.
The Shearing Contractors Association, National Farmers Federation, Australian Workers Union and Wool Producers Australia have come together to tackle drug abuse.
Five generations of the Smith family have grown wool in the NSW central west, and now they have launched their own range of single-source woollen garments.
A high end manufacturer and retailer from Norway says the legend of the Australian wool industry is a powerful marketing tool and they will be telling that story.