Wednesday - 6th May 2026
Charters Towers Combined Agents yarded a total of 1,225 Cattle, consisting of 509 Prime Cattle and 716 Store Cattle.
The Prime Cattle consisted of 92 Bullocks, 45 Heifers, 352 Cows and 20 Bulls.
The Store section consisted of 374 Steers & Mickeys, 338 Heifers and 3x3 Cows and Calves.
Prime Cattle comprised of a smaller overall yarding with limited numbers of finished Bullocks and Heifers presented.
Cows were penned in reduced numbers, however, were met with firm competition with most prime categories experiencing an increase in rate. The yarding was drawn from Burketown, Richmond, Hughenden, Georgetown, Einasleigh as well as local and coastal areas.
Prime Quotes:
Bullocks this week quoted unchanged. Heifers were 5¢ dearer, Cows 8-10¢ dearer & Bulls 10¢/kg better on last week1s sale.
• Bullocks topped the job at 338¢/kg Ale S & J Farquhar, the steers averaged 565kg to return $1,910 per head.
• Processor Heifers saw a top this week of 330¢/kg for a pen of Heifers in on A/c Hillgrove Pastoral company, weighing 480kg to return $1,586 per head.
• Hillgrove Pastoral Company topped the Cow market with a pen making 310¢/kg and an average weight of 564kg to return $1,750 per head.
• Bulls presented on Ale G & G Smerdon topped at 334¢/kg for an average weight of 660kg to return $2,205/hd.
Store Quotes:
Store cattle presented with a noticeable reduction in both numbers and overall quality across all Steer categories. Steers generally sold to slightly easier rates, Lighter weight Heifers attracted stronger competition from restockers and backgrounders, resulting in improved rates across most categories
• EJ & MC Callcott topped the Steer job today with Red Brahman Steers averaging 300kg reaching to a top of 368.0¢/kg to return $1,104 per head.
• PB & SE Curley, Charters Towers offered the best of the store Heifers with Red Brahman Heifers making to a top of 334.2¢/kg for an average weight of 272kg to return $910 per head.
• Limited numbers of Cows & Calves were yarded ranging from $1,025 to $1,300 per unit
NEXT PRIME & STORE SALE IS BOOKED FOR WEDNESDAY, 13th MAY 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.
