With more than 1.2 million sheep and 200,000 cattle moving through the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets (DRLM) annually, the head of Australia’s third largest saleyard says a few small actions before sending animals can lead to better outcomes.

Internationally, Australia is responsible for almost half (48%) of goatmeat exports. That’s millions of consumers purchasing, consuming, and enjoying goatmeat from Australian shores.

Strong biodiversity outcomes impact everything from soil health, ecosystem resilience, productivity, and plant and animal wellbeing. This is especially important in Australia’s rangeland environments.

When it comes to managing weaners, North Queensland producer Simon Terry says early education in yards and on trucks pays off. Simon and his wife Gaye own and manage ‘Howlong Station’, 450km west of Townsville in the Gulf Savannah, where they run 4,500 head of Brahman-cross cattle over two properties.

Overcoming the complexities of transporting prime lambs across Bass Strait requires planning, clear communication, good relationships and a flexible approach. A trio operating in northern Tasmania have mastered shipping to the mainland − ensuring lambs are consistently delivered to their destination clean, healthy and strong.

Australia will be rolling out the red carpet for 21 internationally acclaimed culinary professionals as part of the largest-ever Lambassador delegation, a flagship initiative by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) designed to elevate the global profile of Australian lamb.

Australia’s sheep industry is navigating a challenging period, with the national flock contracting by 6.2% to 74.2 million head as of June 2025, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) Australian Sheep Industry Projections – September Update.

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NSW Police State Rural Crime Coordinator, Detective Chief Inspector Cameron Whiteside APM, has a simple message for any stock theft producer victim.

In the ‘Grain on grass’ Producer Demonstration Site (PDS), the Warrumbungle Mixed Farm Producer Group (WMFPG) used their otherwise dormant feeding equipment and on-farm grain stores to supplementary feed their pasture- and crop‑fed cattle and lambs.