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See how these CQ producers scored two trucks for the price of one
12+ hour, 37+ min ago (470+ words) It's the first one of its kind to be sold in Australia and has all the bells and whistles, but the FAW J7 heavy-duty cabover truck had one inclusion that a central Queensland producer couple couldn't ignore. Jorja Iker, Delrosa Partnership,…...
Is the 'perfect storm' in NZ's stud cattle market heading for Australia?
13+ hour, 7+ min ago (967+ words) A "perfect storm" is brewing across the Tasman with record prices for bulls in the books a mere week before being trumped by new winners. A rising two-year-old from Kaharau Angus via Gisborne, on the east coast of the North…...
Rates to rise in these areas, but councils say they will limit the damage
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (172+ words) Queensland Country Life Rates to rise in these areas, but councils say they will limit the damage Rates bills for producers around the Downs are set to go up again from Wednesday, July 1 onwards, but councils have taken steps to…...
An 'extra rib' worth of length from Hicks Beef Australian Beef Composites
19+ hour, 7+ min ago (598+ words) It has been seven years since Alister Mc Clymont bought his first Hicks Beef Australian Beef Composite bulls to see how they'd handle the conditions in northwest Queensland, and the results to date in the business's crossbreeding program have been…...
Winter Genetics program focused on traits that matter for crossbreeders
19+ hour, 7+ min ago (931+ words) While Winter Genetics is relatively new to the commercial sale ring, the Poll Hereford breeding program behind it is built on decades of practical Queensland experience and proven selection for the traits that matter most in commercial herds. Herefords have…...
See for yourself: this abattoir's kill floor is open to the public
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (605+ words) A major player in Australia's meat processing industry is opening its doors to the public for the first time in response to consumer demand. Australian Country Choice chief executive officer Anthony Lee's said consumers wanted to know more about the…...
Lamb Ex set to smash records as 'biggest ever' event draws over 1300 delegates
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (436+ words) Australia's premier sheep, lamb, and wool conference is tracking toward a historic milestone, with organisers confirming that more than 1300 registrations have been locked in to date, making this the biggest Lamb Ex in the event's history. As excitement builds for…...
'The bush can do it': Goondiwindi Cotton wants to take on the Olympics
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1135+ words) Goondiwindi Cotton's Sam Coulton has long had a goal of educating others on the origin of their food and clothes, and his expression of interest for the bid to supply uniforms for the Brisbane Olympics in 2032 is another step in…...
From Goondiwindi to the rural newsroom: a new voice joins the QCL team
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (287+ words) An upbringing at Goondiwindi has been the perfect environment for Queensland Country Life's newest journalist. Milly Buck started with "the Bible of the Bush" in June, after undertaking a month-long internship with the masthead, and will be based at Toowoomba…...
Showgirl's advice to save rural shows: 'put your hand up and have a go"
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (636+ words) The 2026 Queensland Country Life Showgirl south west sub-chamber winner Annalise Wallis might not be rural born and bred, but the love for her small town motivated her to take part in the competition so she could represent the St George…...