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Rockhampton Cattle Club: 60 years of rich history marked | Queensland Country Life | QLD
4+ hour, 50+ min ago (196+ words) To mark the Diamond Jubilee of the Rockhampton Cattle Club, a book on the club's history was compiled by Michele Lang, a granddaughter of Henry Beak, who was a pioneer in the Australian cattle and beef industry. Ms Lang, who…...
New federal GAB veto could exist, but leaders say the basin still at risk
14+ hour, 22+ min ago (850+ words) The federal government's new environmental protection laws could open the door for a pre-emptive federal veto over any future attempts to inject carbon emissions into the Great Artesian Basin. Responding to Queensland Country Life questions, the Department of Climate Change,…...
Katie B: How one of Australia's largest western retailers built success. | Queensland Country Life | QLD
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (799+ words) Before Katie B became a household name in Australian western fashion, it began with a singular act of self-belief. Like many iconic entrepreneurs, owner Kate Reid started with little more than a dream and a credit card in 2010. Today, Katie…...
Queensland's 1970s beef price crisis and its aftermath | Queensland Country Life | QLD
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (962+ words) Learn about the economic struggles faced by Queensland farmers during the 1970s and the subsequent changes in agriculture....
End of an era: long-time Caterpillar collector to sell precious machinery
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (970+ words) For half a century, Caterpillar machinery has been a part of Lance Jones' life. The former cattle and grain producer, who initially just liked to "muck around" with small engines, has gradually built up a prestigious collection of the vintage…...
EOFY pressure is mounting - and policy uncertainty makes it harder to plan
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (356+ words) Earlier this week I was speaking to a client and they quipped that there was only eight weeks to go until the end of the financial year. I immediately started to panic - so much to do between now and then!...
Brangus ladies lift $1700 at the 2026 BLING sale as million $ lineage produces top seller
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (601+ words) The 2026 GDL Brangus Ladies Invitational Notable Genetics Sale saw a strong lift across the board even with an increase in catalogue numbers, with fierce interstate competition. Held at the Gracemere saleyards' Austadium on Friday night, May 15, the fourth annual female…...
Auckland lock in grand final berth after routing Reds
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (534+ words) Auckland FC have booked their place in the A-League Mens Grand Final following a slick 3-0 victory over Adelaide United. The visitors were far too strong at Coopers Stadium on Friday night with the majority of the 14, 716 in attendance left disappointed…...
Beef plant awarded court costs after bolt gun injury conviction overturned
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (599+ words) A beef processing plant has been awarded court costs after it successfully challenged a conviction over a worker's accidental bolt gun injury. The incident at Oakey Beef Exports in January 2024 resulted in the worker being seriously injured after he discharged…...
2026 Budget Reply in full: Angus Taylor delivers response
3+ day, 4+ min ago (21+ words) Queensland Country Life 2026 Budget Reply in full: Angus Taylor delivers response...