Rural

1 September 2026

Cattle markets – LAIDLEY

643 head were sold at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale Thursday the 20th August. Feeder heifers sold to a much stronger market, as did kill and store cows. A good line up of feeder steers sold to strong rates, while weaners held firm. Younger pla...

31 August 2026

Moreton Saleyards market report

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported a reduced yarding of 582 head of cattle. A good offering of heavy feeder steers sold to a slightly dearer market with buyers quite keen on quality lines. Heavy & medium grade cows also sold to a dearer market ...

25 August 2026

Strong demand for quality cattle sees feeder heifers top $2230/head

A TOP quality yarding of heavy feeder heifers and steers came to hand this week at Toogoolawah which resulted in heifers selling to a top of $2280. The feeder steer portion topped at $2230 with great competition for all feeders. Quality restocker ste...

24 August 2026

Somerset calls for funding to finish the fire ant fight

SOMERSET Council is calling for continued State and Federal funding to eradicate fire ants, warning communities and landholders could be left to manage the invasive pest if national funding ends in June 2027. As the National Fire Ant Eradication Prog...

24 August 2026

Moreton Saleyards market report

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported a yarding of 767 head of cattle. A large quantity of pasture bullocks and heavy steers came to hand and sold to a slightly dearer market. Heavy heifers sold well. Feeder and replacement heifers sold to a fully...

24 August 2026

Bunya Droughtmasters ready for annual sale

The 13th Annual Bunya Droughtmaster Bull Sale will be held on Saturday 5th September at the Coolabunia Selling Complex, Kingaroy. 69 Droughtmaster Bulls from 23 Vendors have been catalogued with the sale starting at 11am. Pre-Sale Inspections from 3p...

24 August 2026

Cattle markets – Woodford

423 HEAD were sold Monday the 17th August at Stariha Auctions Woodford cattle sale. Rates held up well in an easing market, with younger cattle holding firm, on the back of several new buyers operating. Brian Hausmann, Mt Delaney, sold young Charolai...

18 August 2026

Cattle markets – Laidley

792 HEAD were sold at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale today. Prices held up very well in a declining market. Medium kill cows and store cows were firm to dearer, quality heifers sold to stronger competition, as did any quality steers. Plainer ca...

17 August 2026

Moreton Saleyards market report

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported a yarding of 921 head of cattle. A lessor quality yarding over all descriptions created an easier market, nevertheless some great returns were still achieved. Feeder steers are selling slightly easier than a f...