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Bannister Downs Dairy has won four gold and seven silver medals at the Perth Royal Food Awards 2026, with all 11 products recognised and Champion titles awarded for milk, flavoured milk and cream.

Northcliffe’s Bannister Downs Dairy swept the competition at the 2026 Perth Royal Food Awards, taking home four gold and seven silver medals at the awards night in Claremont last Friday.

James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless

The New Arrivals collection features the latest S. Kidman apparel including rugby tops, jackets, vests, knitwear, shirts and other country-inspired clothing.

Mrs Gina Rinehart said the new aircraft would help save lives where time and distance matter most, calling it “essential” for families living and working in remote areas.

Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has bought a $US1 billion ($1.4 billion) stake in SpaceX – the biggest investment outside iron ore in the private miner’s history, and a bet on Elon Musk days after his rocket and satellite company staged the largest float on record.

Gina Rinehart has emerged as a billion-dollar investor in Elon Musk’s huge share market float of space, satellite and AI group SpaceX.

Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, says her $1.4 billion bet on Elon Musk’s SpaceX reflects her confidence in the trillionaire founder and recognises the need for Western nations to lead the world in technology and innovation.

Read by Garry Korte

Speech by Rick Ford

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has added a new Pilatus PC-12 PRO to its WA fleet.

Friday 12 June 2026