Tag: saleyards

Spending snub frustration

Local politicians and key members of the Limestone Coast agricultural industry have spoken out following last week’s announcement the Mount Gambier Saleyards Transformation Project...

Saleyards project hits hurdle

The Grant District Council will reassess the future of its Saleyards Transformation Project following another unsuccessful Federal Government funding bid. In October 2024 council reapplied...

Farm hope grows

South East farmers are hopeful the coming months bring improved rain after what many have described as one of the most challenging seasons in...

Yards finish on a high note as weaner sales approach

NUTRIEN Ag Solutions Casterton and Thomas Degaris Clarkson gave sheep vendors a great finish to 2024, with the final sheep sale of the season...

Footrot restrictions eased in South Australia

Restrictions around the management of Footrot will be eased in South Australia from January 1 following extensive consultation with the state’s sheep industry. Footrot remains...

Pasin pledges saleyard funding

Member for Barker Tony Pasin has committed the Liberal Party to funding the upgrading of the Mount Gambier Saleyards if it is elected at...

Pasin takes saleyards upgrade calls back to parliament

Member for Barker Tony Pasin has drawn the attention of the House of Representatives to the petition signed by hundreds of people in support...

Motor muscle showcased

Drivers taking part in the Variety Muscle Car Run created both a heart-racing and heart-warming visit to the Limestone Coast.
Motorists taking part in the...

Council holds saleyard talks

The future of the Millicent Saleyards was recently discussed at a private briefing of councillors and senior staff of Wattle Range Council.
The talks immediately...

Mutton back to trend

The National Mutton Indicator has now recorded its 12th consecutive week of price decline. The current price is sitting at 269¢/kg carcase weight (cwt),...

Tender beefed up

Rising costs could see the Grant District Council’s Mount Gambier District Livestock Exchange 2030 Transformation Project increase to $15m.
At council’s September monthly meeting on...

Cattle beef up budget

Mount Gambier and District Saleyards revenue has boomed by more than $500,000 compared to the previous financial year.
Grant District Council acting chief executive Gary...

Senator calls for saleyard funds

Federal Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Bridget McKenzie toured the Mount Gambier Saleyards on Friday and called on the Federal Government...

Working dogs round up bidders

Casterton’s premiere event, the Casterton Kelpie Festival and Working Dog Auction weekend kicks off tonight with the auction expected to tip over $4m in...