EARLY in the week, a low pressure system that developed over the south-eastern Australia brought showers, rain and isolated thunderstorms to Victoria, Tasmania and much of New South Wales, while an inland trough across northern parts of the country brought thunderstorms and showers to parts of the Northern Territory and Queensland. Another low pressure system […]
“We know just how vital the Mount Isa Airport is to the region – bringing visitors in while being a key connection for the community and local businesses to other regional centres and markets including Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns,” Assistant Minister Chisholm said. Click to check the original article.
“In the days before the Federal Government’s fuel excise cut ended, prices for unleaded increased significantly as part of the regular hiking phase of south east Queensland’s fuel price cycle, with petrol stations lifting retail margins to around 40 cents per litre,” Dr Jeffreys said. Click to check the original article.
Queensland Country committee member Murray Harley, a former Heelers player and ACT Brumbies representative, heads up the high performance department for Queensland Country and said talent identification, off-season development for players, referees and coaches, and clear pathways had been identified as areas to work on, in every area where rugby is played in the state. […]
North west property Tara Station has sold at a Nutrien Harcourts auction for $2.58 million. Click to check the original article.
Cameron Wallis, CR Wallis, Bolgart, purchased three of the Afrino rams that had the finest micron wool test results this year – lot 17 was 15.8 microns, while also weighing 109.5kg, 40.7mm EMD, 6.8mm fat and all three rams he bought had a CF of 100pc, with Mr Wallis paying and average price of $867. […]
Yarding 5852 Change +352 GDL Mitchell Agent, Jason Belz with vendor David Sullivan of “Studley” Roma, sold 35 Angus Cross Bullocks which averaged 726.86kg. The Angus Cross Bullocks topped at 433.2c/kg, making $3,051.35/head, with all 35 to average $3,019.19/head. Numbers rose again to 5,852 head at the Roma Store Sale. Cattle were drawn from a […]
NORTH Queensland rail yards appear to be coming back on track after several loading facilities between Townsville and Cloncurry were locked earlier this year. Rail company Aurizon has recently sold a loading facility in Hughenden to the local Flinders Shire Council and the state government earlier this year announced a $4.26 million upgrade of a […]
Yesterday’s vote to launch Cattle Australia as the new peak industry council for Australia’s grassfed cattle industry later this year means there are now “absolutely no barriers” for grassfed cattle producers to participate in national industry representation and policy setting for their industry. That’s according to South Australian cattle producer Gillian Fennell who, as a […]
UP to A$600 value differences are being seen in the Japanese wholesale meat market between Wagyu carcases of the same weight and marbling score, but differing only in the fineness or coarseness of marbling they display. This large price distinction presents another future potential area of genetic selection – and profit – for Australian Wagyu […]
Hinterland property Little Hill Farm sold soon after it was auctioned by Ray White Rural. Click to check the original article.
At the Canternatting Poll Dorset studs sixth annual onfarm sale last week was (L-R) Canternatting stud co-principal Nathan Lawrence, holding son Marley, 1, Elders auctioneer Roger Fris, Mack Lawrence, 5, brother Veejay Lawrence, 8, Elders district wool manager Breanna Hayes, Elders work experience student Chloe Venz, Murdoch University ag science, top-priced buyer Scott McPherson and […]