Buyers respond well to sale
NIOA Santa Gertrudis GM Shannon Gardner rated the 2025 draft as "the best line of bulls we've had by far." Forty-two sons of $250,000 Yarrawonga Spartacus S316 (P) and $160,000 Riverina Roland Sanchez R88 (PP) headed up the 68 catalogued Classified S bulls.
Producer data cannot be compromised
With calls this week from green groups for supermarket chains to have access to our national traceability system, AgForce Cattle President Lloyd Hick reassures members that AgForce resolutely stands against this or any proposal for broader access to producer data. This comes after Coles announcing its move to source deforestation-free beef by the end of the year…
Combination scores again at Ekka
Allora stud breeders Steve Hayward and Kelly Smith have continued their run of success with a series of wins at the 2025 Ekka in Brisbane. The success for their K5X Stud came with Black and Red Angus exhibits.
Wattles Under 15 Girls Grand Final bound
Glyn Rees. It was all one-way traffic at Goondiwindi’s’ Gilbert Oval on Saturday when Wattles’ Under 15 Girls League Tag team racked up ten tries to overwhelm a gallant Goondiwindi lineup 54 - nil and cement a run-on spot in this coming Saturday’s Grand Final against the Stanthorpe Gremlins in Warwick.
Recently restored Carr’s Lookout worth a visit
One of Southern Downs most iconic scenic vistas has been elevated, with Carr's Lookout undergoing a major restoration that enhances accessibility, safety and the region's tourism charm. Perched just outside Killarney and offering sweeping views of Mt Superbus, the lookout has long been a go-to stop for both locals and visitors, and it's ready to impress again.
Planning Scheme recognises Allora’s heritage values
Southern Downs Regional Council held a well attended community information session last Thursday in the Allora Community Hall, where residents had the opportunity to meet face to face with Councillors and town planning staff regarding how the Council's Draft Planning Scheme will affect Allora.
