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$5500 fine for traveller to Brisbane with plant seeds

Image: DAFF A traveller has been stung by what the Department of Agriculture describes as Australia’s toughest biosecurity infringement to date, after attempting to bring plant seeds through Brisbane International Airport recently. On May 5, an Australian passenger was found to be carrying seeds concealed within various items including a pamphlet, knitted baby clothing and […]

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Charters Towers sale 24 May 2023: Reduced rates for 2028 head

Yarding 2028 Change +1275 Combined prime and store sale: Quality was mixed with a good supply of heavy prime cows and some very good quality young steers and heifers. File pic of Dalrymple Saleyards. Image: Charters Towers Regional Council A smaller buyer panel operated at reduced rates throughout including opportunity restockers who provided some valuable competition. […]

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