Wednesday - 2nd September 2026
Charters Towers Combined Agents yarded a total of 2,033 cattle, consisting of 1,010 prime cattle & 1,023 store cattle.
The prime cattle consisted of 382 Bullocks, 198 Heifers, 319 Cows and 111 Bulls.
The store section consisted of 399 Steers, 173 Mickeys and 451 Heifers.
With reduced numbers presented this week, cattle comprised of fewer finished Bullocks and Cows which were sought after by all processors.
Competition improved across all types in the prime section.
The yarding was drawn from Mt Isa, Burketown, Richmond, Hughenden, Georgetown as well as local and coastal areas.
Prime Quotes:
Bullocks were quoted 10-20¢ dearer, Heifers were 20-30¢ dearer, Cows were 30-40¢ dearer, and Bulls were 10-20¢ dearer on last weeks rates.
• Bullocks topped at 404.2¢/kg for 17 Ox sold on A/c Ml McClymont, Richmond that weighed 610kg to return
$2,468 per head.
• Best Priced trade Heifers were presented on Ale AJ Paine & Son, Hughenden that sold for 394.2¢/kg, and weighed 507kg to return $1,999 per head.
• The top pen of Cows were sold by A/c AJ Paine & Son, Hughenden for 394.2¢/kg, weighing 595kg to return
$2,345 per head.
• Bulls sold on A/c M & S Macnamara, Mt Isa topped at 383.2¢/kg and weighed 416kg, to return $1,593 per head.
Store Quotes:
Store cattle were made up of a few good lines of Steers and Heifers with good Crossbred types attracting the best competition. Plainer younger types were less sought after.
• A pen of 21 Crossbred Steers A/c Lascelles Pastoral Co, Charters Towers made 474.2¢/kg and weighed 272kg, returning an average of $1,289 per head.
• A good pen of Heifers on Ale RB & S Jones, Paluma made 356.2¢/kg, weighed 328kg and returned an average of
$1,168 per head.
• Cows & Calves were insufficient to quote.
THE NEXT PRIME & STORE SALE IS BOOKED FOR WEDNESDAY, 9th SEPTEMBER 2026
LIAM KIRKWOOD
A well-earned next step for someone many in our network have been watching closely.
Liam Kirkwood has been appointed National Livestock Manager at Ray White Rural — a reflection of both his track record and the way he approaches his work.
Starting at 23 under Kevin Currie in North Queensland, Liam quickly built a reputation for consistency and drive. From winning the Queensland Young Auctioneers Competition in 2019 to taking out the National title in 2021, his progression has been steady and considered.
That same year, he became one of the youngest principals in our network, leading the Townsville Rural and Livestock business before forming Geaney Kirkwood through a strategic partnership with Geaneys in Charters Towers. In 2025, the business achieved the highest-priced rural property sale at auction across our network.
Since joining our corporate team, Liam has brought a strong focus on member value, industry insight, and genuine support for those around him.
As Matt White shared, “He doesn’t just grow a business, he elevates everyone around him.”
This is a proud moment for our network — and a great example of what’s possible with the right support and direction.
