The massive increase in meat prices throughout metropolitan supermarkets might be a pain for everyone in the city, but it belies a much bigger issue; the disaster facing famers throughout the state.

Areas of the state are facing the lowest rainfall records since the drought of 1888 while cattle prices have plunged 60 per cent; two facts that are driving long-established farms to closure.

The massive increase in meat prices throughout metropolitan supermarkets might be a pain for everyone in the city, but it belies a much bigger issue; the disaster facing famers throughout the state.
Areas of the state are facing the lowest rainfall records since the drought of 1888 while cattle prices have plunged 60 per cent; two facts that are driving long-established farms to closure.

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As well as the latest news, you’ll get informative tips and advice on everything from keeping your garden in bloom to the best travel spots, as well as behind-the-scenes takes on your favourite sports teams.

You’ll have a laugh and you’re guaranteed to learn something new when you tune in with Julie-anne from 12pm-3pm.

Afternoons with Julie-anne Sprague will break down the issues that matter to you.
It’s a conversation with the people of Perth where you’ll get to know more than just the headline. It connects you with some of the country’s leading experts in health, property and technology.
As well as the latest news, you’ll get informative tips and advice on everything from keeping your garden in bloom to the best travel spots, as well as behind-the-scenes takes on your favourite sports teams.
You’ll have a laugh and you’re guaranteed to learn something new when you tune in with Julie-anne from 12pm-3pm.

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