North Queensland Register
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Cyclone supplies out of stock as NQ farmers prepare for Jasper
Cyclone Jasper is expected to impact the North Queensland coast next week. Picture: BoM
Steph Allen
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Teenager in serious condition after mustering accident near Mackay
RACQ CQRescue Helicopter was tasked by Queensland Health to airlift a teenager from a cattle property, 140km south-west of Mackay on Friday morning. Picture: CQRescue
Ben Harden
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Explosives found on sugarcane farm sparks warning to farmers
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Explosives found in the front seat of the deceased farmer's ute. Picture supplied by Resources Safety and Health Queensland
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Our top picks for this week's hottest farm properties for sale around Australia
Chris McLennan and Mark Phelps
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A picture perfect cattle grazing farm is on the market near Mansfield, on the foothills of the Alps.
Third parcel postal delivery back on the agenda for the bush
Steph Allen
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Team Global Express CEO Christine Holgate says the monopoly on rural deliveries can result in half-day trips for consumers after failed deliveries.

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Beef
Flood of cheap Aussie sheepmeat blamed for global trade upset
Sheep prices have bounced back after widespread rains across eastern Australia. Here at Wagga Wagga this week lamb prices were up to $60 a head dearer.
Chris McLennan
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Cloncurry rail yards to receive 'overdue' facelift
Samantha Campbell
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Cloncurry Saleyards manager Dustin Keyes hopes a multimillion dollar upgrade will see an increase in cattle numbers. Photo: Samantha Campbell.
Feed kick from rain yet to show; standing dry matter levels still low
Shan Goodwin
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Total standing dry matter as of the end of November, courtesy of the Australian Feedbase Monitor. Source Cibo Labs and MLA.

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Property
FarmBuy Real Estate
Cherry of a Young orchard asking $850,000 walk in, walk out
A high production, mixed fruit orchard near Young has hit the market for $850,000. Picture supplied
Mark Phelps
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Our top picks for this week's hottest farm properties for sale around Australia
Chris McLennan and Mark Phelps
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A picture perfect cattle grazing farm is on the market near Mansfield, on the foothills of the Alps.
Versatile central west property sold for $1597/acre | Video
Mark Phelps
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About 85 per cent of Byambee is described as being arable. Picture supplied
Dairy
Calf nutrition for long-term benefits
Calves that fed a higher volume of milk in a recent research project had a superior immune response. Picture supplied by Dairy Australia
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Dairy farmers "well-equipped" to combat below-average rainfall in early 2024, report states
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Rabobank senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey. Picture supplied
Comment
Ag needs a seat at Murray Darling Basin table
Ann Gardiner, Australian Dairy Farmers Water Committee Chair
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Federal Water Minister Tanya Plibersek told dairy industry leaders to trust her on the Murray Darling-Basin plan. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Studstock
Updated
Lollipop leads sweet result at Dalby Stock Horse Sale
Helen Walker
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Craig, Belinda and Abby Ellrott with Riley Ellrott in the saddle of Bighouse Lollipop.
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Winning campdraft mare sells for high price at Dalby
Helen Walker
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Wayne Bean on Hazaction Sweet Acres and Kate Southern representing the buyer, Patrick Hardwick. Picture: Helen Walker
Rural Life
Faces light up at Sports for Bush Kids
Grace Lehmann, Flora Downs Station, Mount Isa.
Samantha Campbell
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New owner takes over Georgetown Roadhouse after 20 years
Ben Harden
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The Georgetown Roadhouse is located 376.3 km south-west of Cairns and is known as the half way point Cairns and the Gulf coastal town of Karumba. Picture: Ben Harden
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Politics
Supermarket inquiry given the green light
The motion was unopposed in the Senate this week. Picture by Shutterstock.
Dakota Tait
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Flood of cheap Aussie sheepmeat blamed for global trade upset
Chris McLennan
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Sheep prices have bounced back after widespread rains across eastern Australia. Here at Wagga Wagga this week lamb prices were up to $60 a head dearer.
Senator Van's MDB amendments win plaudits
Gregor Heard
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There were important concessions made in the final MDB bill. File photo.
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Give the gifts that keep on giving with Samsung this Christmas
The Samsung Freestyle Portable Projector makes the cinematic experience mobile, indoors, outdoors or even the outback. Picture Samsung
Rhiannon Veness
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UBCO electric bikes reduce costs and carbon emissions on farm
Ubco Electric Bikes Reduce Costs and Carbon Emissions on Farm
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Scott Smith, Dubbo, with Border Collies Flo and Jack and the road registered UBCO bike, Picture supplied
Ag pioneers recognised in this year's Syngenta Growth Awards
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The winners of the 2023 Syngenta Growth Awards night. Darren Best (not pictured) won second judges' choice. Picture supplied
Five reasons why the Zown app is a must-have for tweens and teens
Elizabeth Habermann
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Zown is a safe, positive mobile app for children aged between eight and 14. Picture Zown
Exploring your over-the-counter pain management options
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Paracetamol is one of the most widely used pain relief medicines in the world that is available without prescription. Picture Karolina Grabowska via Pexels
Cropping
Explosives found on sugarcane farm sparks warning to farmers
Explosives found in the front seat of the deceased farmer's ute. Picture supplied by Resources Safety and Health Queensland
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Heatwave sweeps the nation as unwanted rain hits south
Gregor Heard
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The eastern half of the country is either sweltering through a heatwave or coping with unseasonable heavy rain. Photo via Shutterstock.
ABARES winter crop figures strong for El Nino season
Gregor Heard
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Good harvests in places like South Australia's Mid North (pictured) helped boost the national winter crop to close to average. Photo by Kelly Buttherworth.
Sheep & Goats
Flood of cheap Aussie sheepmeat blamed for global trade upset
Sheep prices have bounced back after widespread rains across eastern Australia. Here at Wagga Wagga this week lamb prices were up to $60 a head dearer.
Chris McLennan
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Global animal protein production to slow in 2024
Victoria Nugent
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RaboResearch senior protein analyst Angus Gidley-Baird.
Turnoff trend set to continue into 2024
Victoria Nugent
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Lamb exports are continuing to rise, driven by high supply.