A suggestion to brighten up two drab grey walls in the centre of Monto has led to a spellbinding makeover of the town's water tower and grains silos that is sure to give the whole town top billing on Australia's public art trail.

Senators who attended the inquiry were genuinely interested in hearing about the concerns, priorities and needs of dairy farmers.

Opinion: In this week's The Gauge, CWA national president, Tanya Cameron, said the CWA supports changes that make quad bikes safer.