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Cash cow: WA dairy booms thanks to billionaire Gina Rinehart’s backing

Bannister Downs, run by third generation dairy farmers, Sue and Mat Daubney, is the cream of the crop in a struggling industry.

Western Australia may experience a milk shortfall this summer, meaning milk could be hauled across the Nullarbor from South Australia. Julia Rau

Western Australia’s picturesque South West region holds a well-earned reputation as a foodie heaven. Margaret River is renowned for its wineries, Manjimup has truffles, Donnybrook is apple country, while Northcliffe boasts a dairy.

It’s no ordinary dairy. Bannister Downs’ architecturally striking creamery is a state-of-the-art, 24-hour automated facility that will next year reopen to visitors, allowing tourists to view its operations and sample its products. And it’s part-owned by Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart.

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Mark Wembridge
Resources reporterMark Wembridge covers resource companies for The Australian Financial Review, based in Perth. He formerly worked for the Financial Times in London and Hong Kong. Connect with Mark on Twitter. Email Mark at mark.wembridge@nine.com.au

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