Murray Watt talks up land clearing fines, confirms investigations underway

Environment minister Murray Watt has confirmed that dozens of investigations are underway into land clearing, talking up the potential for landholders to receive big fines…Read More

Eric Barker, 19/06/2026

China officially flags Australia’s 2026 beef quota as filled

Australia has now officially filled its 205,000 tonne beef quota for China for the 2026 calendar year…Read More

Beef Central, 19/06/2026

Cattle Australia blasts ‘cigarettes to children’ reef clearing claims

Environment groups have been accused of fuelling hysteria after media commentary this week likened vegetation management in Great Barrier Reef catchments to “giving cigarettes to children”…Read More

James Nason, 19/06/2026

Red Wagyu operation makes big mark in inaugural crossbred Paddock to Palate class

A small family-owned Queensland Wagyu operation has punched above its weight to take the first major honours in the inaugural Wagyu crossbred class of the RNA Paddock to Palate competition…Read More

James Nason, 19/06/2026

Regional markets wrap: Questions galore and interesting times ahead

With strong demand for young cattle from restockers and processors this past week, there’s been a narrowing in the spread between feeder steer and heifer prices..Read More

Richard Koch, Elders analyst, 18/06/2026

S6 Ep19: AusMeat chairman Allan Bloxsom on new breed description trade rules for beef

This week on The Weekly Grill, AusMeat chairman Allan Bloxsom steps through new product description rules for breed content in beef brands, due to come into play from 1 July..Read More

Beef Central, 19/06/2026

Recruitment: Teachers provide vital link between students and future ag career paths

Queensland teachers are being given new tools to help students explore the wide range of careers available across the agriculture industry…Read More

Beef Central, 19/06/2026

Santa Gertrudis: Countdown to 2027 World Congress

Santa Gertrudis World Congress 2027, set for August 3-12 next year, will coincide with the breed’s 75th jubilee, another drawcard for visitors expected to arrive from across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and nations from South America and the African continent…Read More

Sponsored Content, 15/06/2026

Dubbo sale 18 June 2026: Secondary cattle easier in 3552 head yarding

It was a mixed quality offering of 3522 head at Dubbo yesterday, up almost 1000 head on last week. The market held steady for the quality lines, but showed a cheaper trend on the secondary types, with heavy cows selling from 380-440c/kg and plainer types 375-396c…Read More

David Monk, NLRS, 19/06/2026

EYCI cracks 1000c/kg, for the first time since 2022

The Eastern Young Cattle Indicator cracked 1000c/kg briefly yesterday, hitting its highest level since 2022…Read More

Beef Central, 18/06/2026

Podcast: Maccas Angus burger binned | Cattle prices climb | What climate drivers really matter?

In this episode of The Week in Beef we look at the El Nino declaration, McDonald’s decision to ditch its Angus burger range and get insight into operation of one of the more exhibitors in the Ekka’s Paddock to Palate competition…Read More

Beef Central, 18/06/2026

Tax change delivers immediate win for thousands of farmers, says NFF

Farmers have welcomed key changes to the Albanese Government’s tax reform package, just days after failing to get an invitation to a short Senate inquiry into associated legislative amendments…Read More

Terry Sim, 18/06/2026

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