Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth. Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor […]
From Cobrunga Station, Omeo, Victoria, this line of 80 Angus weaner steers 10-11 months averaging 305kg returned 665c/kg or $2030. A further 93 of their lighter steer brothers 232kg made 656-705c/kg, while 70 weaned heifer sisters 210kg made 657c or $1380. IT WAS a subdued first week of July through AuctionsPlus commercial cattle sales this […]
There were 94 competitors in attendance ranging in age from 5-19 years, along with approximately 50 spectators. Click to check the original article.
Governments need to “get out of the way” so ag sector can get on with the job says MP. Click to check the original article.
Samantha Campbell (nee Walton) has worked for regional and rural publications across News South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory and is currently the senior journalist at the North West Star in Mount Isa. Sam enjoys family life on their cattle station with her husband and two kids and competes in local campdraft and rodeo […]
Anna Falkenmire is a senior journalist at the Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth, reporting mostly on court and crime. Story tips are always welcome at [email protected] and you can keep up with her stories via @annafalky on Twitter. Anna Falkenmire is a senior journalist at the Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth, reporting mostly on court […]
The Mount Isa Campdraft has wrapped up for another year, with 1400 first round runs over the weekend. Click to check the original article.
The good black weaner steers were about $150 a head cheaper, while crossbred weaners slipped $300. Click to check the original article.
The 3508 hectare Central Queensland cattle property Mountain Hut will be auctioned on August 18. Click to check the original article.
High on NSW’s Southern Tablelands, Eastleigh is so versatile, it can, and does, run both sheep and cattle. Click to check the original article.
The consequences for Australia’s sheep farmers and rural communities are massive. Before summer month voyages to the northern hemisphere stopped in 2018, revenue earned from the trade was around $100 million a year. Economic analysis commissioned by the sector’s research development corporation indicates that nearly half that was retained on farm. Click to check the […]
Recently, I was part of a farmers and scientists consultative group, convened by Associate Professor Brendan Cullen, pasture and grazing systems, Melbourne University, at Cassilis, assessing management changes that may need to occur to cope with predicted climate change. Click to check the original article.