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Cloncurry Shire Council is taking action to improve access to and availability of suitable housing in Cloncurry | The North West Star

Cloncurry Shire Council, in line with their 2021-2026 Corporate Plan, is responding to this call to action by progressing a number of projects and initiatives that will build new housing, increase the availability of land for continued investment in housing and accommodation, and reduce barriers to investing in both new and infill developments. Click to […]

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A big weekend at Julia Creek

Julia Creek’s biggest weekend of the year has gone off with a bang, the town celebrating the 10th anniversary of it’s Big Weekend. Click to check the original article.

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Hay demand strong with drought feeding and export pressure

Feed Central managing director Tim Ford. HAY prices look like they will remain high for this year, with plenty of demand on the export and domestic markets. National hay marketer Feed Central has put the call out to grain growers to consider bailing crops, with a forecast high demand for hay straw through 2024. While […]

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Weekly rainfall update + rainfall outlook 4 October 2023

MOST of Australia received little to no rain during the week. A large number of Bureau stations had their lowest September rainfall on record. Slow moving thunderstorms brought isolated high totals in the Northern Rivers district in New South Wales on the 28th. Weekly totals greater than 15 mm were recorded in south-west Tasmania, coastal south-west […]

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Roma sale 3 Oct 2023: Yearling steers back 10c-20c/kg

Yarding 3981 Change -592 Cattle were once again drawn from NSW Far Western Queensland and the local supply area. Most backgrounders and lotfeeders were in attendance and selective in purchasers. However not all processors were active. Yearling steers back 10c to 20c with the heifer portion 20c to 30c/kg cheaper. Also store condition cows could […]

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