Weekly property review: Lack of Govt action on foreign land tax noted at Brisbane’s AgInvesting conference

There was wide expectation among the Australian contingent in the room at last week’s Global Ag Investing forum in Brisbane that the Queensland Government would use the occasion to make a major policy announcement about the controversial foreign land tax…Read More

Property editor Linda Rowley, 17/06/2026

McDonald’s discontinues Angus burger range in Australia, after 17 years

The world’s biggest burger chain has confirmed its Angus burger range has been discontinued after 17 years on the menu…Read More

Eric Barker and Jon Condon, 17/06/2026

Changes to beef brand claims on breed content: What does it mean for producers, processors & customers?

Important changes are happening in less than a fortnight, in the way Australian beef carrying breed-based brand claims can be described and marketed…Read More

Jon Condon, 17/06/2026

What are major Angus program managers doing ahead of AusMeat breed content changes?

What changes, if any, are Australian Angus brand program managers making in the wake of the new AusMeat breed content trade description changes happening from 1 July? Here’s what six of the largest are thinking……Read More

Jon Condon, 17/06/2026

Daley weight gainers dominate 2026 Paddock to Palate export classes

What started as a way to benchmark their cattle has delivered major rewards for western Queensland producers Simon and Myriam Daley, who claimed top honours in the weight gain section of both 120-day export classes of the Paddock to Palate competition results announced yesterday…Read More

James Nason and Eric Barker, 17/06/2026

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

The projects helping advance the beef industry

A quietly growing industry leadership program has recently wrapped up for another cohort, with participants putting forward projects that are helping solve some key industry issues…Read More

Beef Central, 17/06/2026

Roma sale 16 June 2026: Feeder steers continue to strengthen averaging 540c

Numbers eased to 8450 head of cattle for the Roma store sale this week. Feeder steers +400kg continued to strengthen lifting by up to 14c to average 540c/kg…Read More

Beef Central, 17/06/2026

Weekly genetics review: Pricing a bull for his full herd contribution

At any bull sale this spring, most producers are likely to price bulls off what is visible in the yards or the sale ring, plus BreedPlan data appearing in the catalogue. However its important to try to place a price on what he contributes over time to the herd in the form of genetic impact, and not only on what progeny are sold…Read More

Genetics editor Alastair Rayner, 16/06/2026

2026 Paddock to Palate weight gain winners revealed in record 1358 head field

Results are in for the weight gain section among the record entries involved in the 2026 Paddock to Palate Competition, with major winners including Simon and Myriam Daley, Russell Pastoral Operations, Vikki and Shane Mayne’s Kireina Wagyu and Leonard and Darren Henschell’s  Lendalou Wagyu near Dalby. ..Read More

Beef Central, 16/06/2026

Weekly kill: Grids find a level, after earlier blistering rises

After some eye-catching 30-40c/kg price rises a fortnight ago, direct consignment slaughter cattle grid offers across the eastern and southern states are mostly unchanged this week…Read More

Jon Condon, 16/06/2026

Bureau says El Nino underway in Tropical Pacific

The Bureau of Meteorology has today announced that the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is now in an El Niño phase, and has released a detailed statement explaining the likely impacts of the cyclical weather phenomenon. on winter and spring rainfall and temperatures. ..Read More

Beef Central, 16/06/2026

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