Livestock transport drivers in Western Queensland have had a busy fortnight as inland country starts to dry out after earlier unseasonal rain and cattle start to head south and east…Read More
Eric Barker, 08/10/2026
Brisbane lawyer David Hughes from McCullough Robertson argues that Queensland’s Regional Employer Payroll Tax discount – introduced to encourage employment, investment and economic activity in regional parts of the state – is not fit for purpose…Read More
David Hughes, McCullough Robertson, 08/10/2026
In this episode: Cattle are on the move in Qld as the season deteriorates, what do the top 25 per cent most profitable beef producers do that others don’t? And Jack Blaine shares why he started Diggers to Stockman, an initiative that connects veterans with the cattle industry…Read More
Lydia Burton and Eric Barker, 08/10/2026
The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework (ABSF) is seeking expressions of interest from experienced sustainability professionals to join its Steering Group, with three independent environmental, social and governance (ESG) expert positions available from January 2027…Read More
Beef Central, 08/10/2026
The gap in the financial performance between the industry average and the top 25 percent of cattle producers has remained consistent over the past three years, even with record high prices and greater price volatility, the latest edition of the three-yearly Australian Beef Report, which has just been released, shows…Read More
Australia’s grassfed cattle transaction levy could rise from $5 to $6 a head by July 2028 under recommendations to be put to levy payers at next month’s MLA annual general meeting, with greater emphasis on levy accountability and more funding proposed for industry representation, biosecurity, the National Residue Survey and integrity systems…Read More
James Nason, 06/10/2026
The NFF is calling for urgent reform of Australia’s regional workforce and migration settings, warning the recent emergency process for critical farm worker applications is only a short-term pressure valve…Read More
Beef Central, 06/10/2026
Market research company Roy Morgan has completed its annual survey of Australia’s most trusted agribusiness brands, announcing fencing materials manufacturer Waratah as the winner for 2026…Read More
Beef Central, 06/10/2026The Livestock, Bulk and Rural Carriers Association is calling on the Australian Government to ensure its proposed Australian Fuel Security Reserve (AFSR) delivers diesel where it is needed in regional, rural and remote Australia…Read More
Beef Central, 06/10/2026
New feedlot consultancy for Andrew Talbot | MLA’s Canada staff appointment | Allison takes board seat, chairmanship with WA’s Craig Mostyn Group | McKillop completes RMAC chairmanship; new appointment close | Changes ahead for AMPC board | New chair for agri-lender Rabobank | New recruit for Agricultural Appointments Team | Returning chief vet for NT..Read More
Jon Condon, 05/10/2026
The New South Wales Government has released its new cattle tick strategy after a $7 million investment earlier this year aimed at reinvigorating the state’s longstanding tick program…Read More
Beef Central, 05/10/2026
Recent actions by Trump’s Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) group is impacting US beef processing operations, in the latest White House actions impacting the US beef industry, regular columnist Steve Kay reports ..Read More
Steve Kay, 02/10/2026