Duck Creek racegoers raise $40,000 for Macquarie Homestay
“Our committee tries to find charities which directly benefit the people in our community, so Macquarie Homestay was a good fit.” Click to check the original article.
My Favourite Painting: Freya Simms
Freya Simms of LAPADA chooses an exotic 17th century image. Freya Simms on ‘Shah Jahan accepts a falcon from Dara Shikoh’ by Govardhan ‘There is something mesmerising about Indian miniature paintings, their exquisite use of detail, pattern and motif, which lends a jewel-like quality to the illustrations. As a child, I was entranced by some […]
Forecast confirms it's a 'bit windy' in Mount Isa, but sun is on its way
It has been a windy start to the week in Mount Isa, with the Bureau of Meteorology reporting it’s set to get windier tomorrow. Click to check the original article.
Why Simon Quilty has a bullish five year outlook for cattle prices
WITH the American cattle herd heading for a 70-year low and Australian meat needed to fill the void, livestock prices could see a significant recovery over the next three years. That is according to independent livestock analyst Simon Quilty, from Global Agritrends, who gave last week’s RMA conference on the Gold Coast an in-depth analysis […]
Mount Isa Mines Rodeo 2023 celebrates town’s 100th anniversary | The North West Star
Your buckle will be blown off by this year’s entertainers, with Jessica Mauboy headlining the stage at the Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo championships on Thursday, August 10, followed by The Screaming Jets and O’Shea on Friday the 11th, and Aussie rock royalty The Angels on Saturday the 12th, supported by rodeo favourite Luke Geiger. […]
Steer markets trend down, while most heifers lift in 8422 head online offering
This line of 260 Red Poll steers 7-10 months averaging 289kg from Tambo, Queensland returned $1040 or 359c/kg. Click on image for a larger view MOST lighter and medium weight steer categories lost further ground in price, while heifers trended higher in online trading last week. AuctionsPlus cattle listings edged higher to 8422 head, up […]
NABRC welcomes $24.4m funding for pasture research priorities
The North Australia Beef Research Council (NABRC) has welcomed an announcement by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and Meat and Livestock Australia of 24.4 million in funding to improve pasture resilience in Queensland. The need for further research into pasture resilience was identified as part of NABRC’s extensive consultation with its network of […]
Climate neutrality “realistically achieveable” for Aus red meat sector by 2026
A target of “climate neutrality” appears realistically achievable by the Australian red meat industry by 2026, a report prepared by CSIRO scientist Dr Brad Ridoutt for Meat & Livestock Australia has found. But on the question of “carbon neutrality” – the specific goal the Australian red meat industry has set itself to achieve by 2030 […]
Live exporters bid up at first Katherine Show Sale in 12 years
Cattle sold to solid live export support at the 2023 Katherine Show Cattle Sale held facilitated by Elders Katherine on the weekend – the first sale to be held in conjunction with the Northern Territory centre’s Show for 12 years. The pick of the judge, ABBA president Reade Radel, for the best pen of the show […]
Weaner heifers sell to good competition at Nebo
Buying support came from local Mackay and Sarina graziers, local processors along with competition from Rockhampton orders. Click to check the original article.
Shearing certificates, apprentice allowances on agenda for Qld wool group | Queensland Country Life
“It would have payment incentives to contractors – a 10 per cent wage subsidy, $1700 like other allowances for employers, and then the trainee gets a Living Away from Home allowance – so all the things that are applicable to other industries need to be brought into the shearing industry,” he said. “It’s discriminatory really, […]
Mudgee’s Robert Stein Winery had to cancel Christmas in July | The Land
“If it hadn’t of been for the speed of the local RFS the damage would be inconceivable. 7 fire trucks, 2 ambulances & the police all arriving within 20 minutes is remarkable & we could never thank you enough for your bravery,” a Facebook post by Robert Stein Winery read. Click to check the original […]