Rural

14 April 2026

Moreton Saleyards market report

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported a yarding of 637 head of cattle. Feeder & restocker steers sold to strong competition, as did quality pasture fed heifers. Some heavy cows came to hand, selling to a slightly cheaper cents per kilo price with ...

14 April 2026

Cattle markets – Laidley

547 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale on Thursday. Overall, the rates eased for all descriptions compared to previous weeks, with cows and steers the least affected. Kokopelli Farming, Kilcoy, sold lines of Santa & Angus backgrou...

6 April 2026

Moreton Saleyards market report

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported a yarding of 679 head of cattle. A mixed yarding of cattle sold to an easier market. Quality pens of restocker & weaner steers sold to strong competition. Heavy trade heifers were in demand as were milk & 2 to...

6 April 2026

Cattle markets – Woodford

336 head were sold today at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale. Overall the market was easier, in line with the current market trend. Younger cattle held up well, with local restockers in attendance. Sommer Brothers, Maleny, sold Fresian heifers f...

30 March 2026

Cattle markets – Laidley

615 HEAD were sold Thursday at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale. A plainer yarding came to hand this week. Cows, feeders, backgrounders and quality cattle continued to sell well, while plainer cattle were easier to the previous sale. Cliff Walker...

30 March 2026

Coominya forum to shape water project

LOCAL growers will have the chance to shape one of Queensland’s most significant water infrastructure projects in decades, with a public forum set to be held in the town next month. The session, to be held at Coominya Hall on April 9, marks the next ...

30 March 2026

Moreton Saleyards market report

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported an increased yarding of 974 head of cattle. Quality lines of heavy pasture steers sold firm in line with last week’s strong rates. Pens of weaner and restocker steers also sold very well with strong competitio...

30 March 2026

Charolais x Weaner Steers Sell to $1690/ head at Toogoolawah

Shepherdson & Boyd reported a top quality yarding of 1079 head at Toogoolawah Store Sale on Friday the 20th of March which saw Charolais x weaner steers top at $1690. Heavy feeder steers were in shorter supply but sold to very strong rates to reach $...

28 March 2026

Rural boost

Rural communities are set to benefit from a major shift in national health funding, with a new agreement introducing targeted measures to address long-standing gaps in regional healthcare. The newly announced 2026–2031 National Health Reform Agreemen...