While it's easy to be pessimistic at the moment, here are some stories of hope for a sustainable and prosperous future.

Since 2018 Simmental breeders have significantly increased their use of genomic testing and research for single-step Breedplan analysis is under way.

The 2020 Big Country Brahman Sale offering has topped 400 lots for its two-day sale taking place at the Dalrymple Saleyards in Charters Towers on Monday, February 3, and Tuesday, February 4.

The stories featured in this special Queensland Country Life and North Queensland Register 'Queenslander' publication recognise the 'never give up' attitude of rural communities across the state.