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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

For many beef producers, genetic improvement can feel like a slow and steady game played over decades. But behind the scenes, advances in reproductive technology are accelerating that progress at a pace we’ve never seen before, quietly reshaping what’s possible for commercial and seedstock businesses alike.

In a world that often assumes success is born in big cities, the story of Richard Rains proves that regional Australia continues to shape some of the most influential business leaders in our industry.

The numbers tell a story of opportunity, resilience, and global demand that’s showing no sign of slowing down.

In October alone, Australia exported 139,286 tonnes of beef, one of the highest months on record and more than 7% higher than the same time last year. Only July saw bigger numbers, when shipments topped a massive 150,000 tonnes.

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While the national rural property market enters a period of plateau after several years of unprecedented growth, some regions are proving their resilience  and the New England stands out as one of them.