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We’ve all seen the numbers at the bowser lately, and let’s be honest, they’re enough to make anyone uncomfortable. With diesel prices jumping between 30 and 60 cents in just a few days, it’s the talk of the town from the coffee shop to the saleyards.
The situation in the Middle East is moving fast, and as an export-dependent nation, it looks like Australia is right in the firing line. While the headlines often focus on the conflict itself, the "side effects" for the Australian ag sector, specifically fuel and fertiliser could be the real story for our local economy over the coming weeks.
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It’s been a massive week for global trade news. If you’ve been watching the headlines out of Washington, you’d be forgiven for having a bit of whiplash. Following a high-stakes showdown in the US Supreme Court, President Trump has overhauled his tariff regime.
Has the world gone mad?
The latest Toyota HiLux "Pied Piper" commercial has officially been sent to the doghouse by Australia’s Ad Standards watchdog. Why? Because the dogs weren't "tethered" in the back of the tray
After a grueling stretch of scorching temperatures and relentless dry spells, I'm sure all of us across regional New South Wales are looking to the skies this week with renewed hope. With the mercury regularly hitting the high 30s and 40s, the landscape has taken a hit. Pastures are parched, and surface water is vanishing at a rapid rate.
With the mercury pushing into the high 30s and 40s across the region this week, we’re all feeling the heat and our livestock are no different. Check out our "boots-on-the-ground" guide to help you and your stock get through this flush of heat safely.
If there is one thing we know about Aussies, it’s that we have a massive appetite for discovery, especially when it involves a world-class piece of beef or lamb.
We’ve always been a nation of meat lovers, but lately, there’s a new energy in the air. It’s coming from our local chefs and home cooks who are rolling up their sleeves and pushing the boundaries.
There is a specific kind of energy that takes over Tamworth when the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC) fills to capacity. This January, that energy was driven by the next generation. Standing on the sidelines of the 2026 Angus Youth Roundup, I couldn’t help but reflect on how fortunate we are to have world-class events like this right here in our own backyard. I remember when Iwas younger attending events like this and how they left a lasting impact in my life today.
The recent flooding in North-West Queensland (late December 2025 – January 2026) is expected to have a multi-layered impact on livestock market prices, characterised by short-term supply tightening and long-term herd rebuilding pressures.
Australian beef sector is entering one of the strongest and most strategically important cycles we’ve seen in over a decade and that creates real opportunity for both producers looking to retire and those looking to expand in 2026
The next chapter of Australian beef is already taking shape and it’s being driven by data, chefs, and a new generation of consumers.
Recent rain and cooler conditions across our region have been welcomed by producers, but with warmer weather and rising temperatures on the horizon, now is the critical time to keep a close eye on stored hay.