BHP will transfer 3,700 hectares of land at the Mt Arthur coal mine to a neighbouring mining company looking to expand its operations, raising questions about its promise to close the mine by 2030.
WA growers say they are on track to "smash" the record season they enjoyed two years ago, but the volume of production means it is crucial to increase exports.
Stephen Thandi says a storm tore through his northern New South Wales blueberry farm "like a freight train" at the weekend, causing at least at least $300,000 worth of damage.
