Man dies when train strikes ute at level crossing
A man has died after a train struck a ute at a level crossing in the North West region this afternoon. Click to check the original article.
Property specialist LAWD acquires McCullough Agencies’ property arm
LAWD senior director, Danny Thomas (left), with newly appointed LAWD senior director agribusiness transactions, Daniel McCulloch (centre) and LAWD CEO Enda Foley. SPECIALIST rural property marketing agency LAWD has continued its expansion, announcing that the real estate arm of NSW-based McCulloch Agencies will join the business from 1 September. The arrangement means that McCullough Agencies […]
Fond Ekka memories for commercial Droughtmaster breeder Jim Harvey
For Roadvale’s Jim Harvey, the Royal Queensland Show provides a chance to check back in with his Hereford history. Click to check the original article.
Vic farmers take to Melbourne with tractors to protest transmission lines
Victorian farmers have taken to the streets of Melbourne to protest renewable energy plans they say would result in prime farming land being ripped up. Photo: David Littleproud’s office FARMERS have rolled into Melbourne on tractors, prime movers and utes, arguing that prime agricultural land throughout Victoria is going to be ripped up to meet […]
National Hay Award winners announced after year of tough conditions
The Radcliffe family won the best lucerne visual score at the National Hay Awards. HAY growers from across Australia have been recognised at the national hay awards in Victoria, with farmers from four states sharing in the awards. Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia have shared top honours in the awards announced today […]
Angus feeder premiums nosedive, driven by dry conditions and flat consumer demand
THERE’S been a substantial decline in price premiums seen for Angus feeder cattle over equivalent flatback feeders in recent weeks. While the narrowing trend has been taking place gradually for much of the past six months, it has intensified since early August. Beef Central first wrote about the decline in Angus feeder premiums in this […]
Weekly rainfall update + rainfall outlook 16 August 2023
EARLY in the week, a cold front brought rainfall totals of up to 20 mm in south-west Western Australia and southern Australia, followed by another front later in the week, with showers across Tasmania. During the weekend a low-pressure trough brought showers and thunderstorms to Western Australia and South Australia and rain to New South […]
Regions to lose more power to city
The State’s Opposition leader is calling on members of the public to make their concerns over a proposed electoral boundary reform which will further strip the regions from having a voice, to make their views know to the WA Electoral Commission by 5pm Monday. Click to check the original article.
Roma sale 15 Aug 2023: Dry conditions reflected in yarding
Yarding 6010 Change +1212 Interim Report. Dalby Agents yarded 6,010 head. Cattle were drawn from far Western Queensland, NSW and the balance from the local supply area. The continuing dry season was noticeable throughout the yarding and especially in the cow section. The better lines attracted solid competition throughout. However cows lost 7c to 12c/kg. […]
Qantas seeks sky-high support for Indigenous voice
Qantas seeks sky-high support for Indigenous voice Click to check the original article.
Steers reach 374c at Roma
There were 4310 cattle offered at Roma on Tuesday. Click to check the original article.
Buyers selective at Mareeba
The yarding was drawn from Kowanyama, Dimbulah, Chillagoe, Laura, Lakeland, Cooktown and local and coastal areas. Click to check the original article.