Previous Close Cattle Markets Summary
 Cattle markets were mixed across Australia, with strong competition supporting quality weaners, feeder cattle and well-bred young stock, while export cattle and cow markets generally eased in line with softer processor demand.
The trends appear to be:
- Quality weaners and feeder cattle remained the strongest-performing categories
- Export cattle and cows generally eased across many centres
- Buyer demand continued to favour well-bred and better-finished cattle
- Processor competition remained selective in several markets
- Mixed-quality yardings contributed to varied results across regions
Queensland
- Dalby (4,877 head) – Reduced yarding saw strong demand for feeder yearlings, while export cattle, bullocks and cows eased 2–5c/kg. Additional market reports were available from ER and Elders.
- Charters Towers (1,157 head) – Smaller yarding and mixed-quality prime cattle met steady processor demand, with most prices easing, particularly bullocks and cows. An additional market report was available from QR.
- Gracemere (2,109 head) – Reduced yarding and mixed quality resulted in an easier market overall, with softer cows while bulls improved slightly. An additional market report was available from GDL.
- Coolabunia (850 head) – Outstanding-quality weaners attracted exceptional competition, producing phenomenal prices for both steers and heifers.
Summary: Queensland markets were generally softer for export cattle and cows, although strong competition continued to support quality feeder cattle and outstanding weaner lines.
New South Wales
- Singleton (860 head) – Good-quality cattle sold to mostly firm or stronger prices, with heavier calves and cows improving while lighter steer calves eased.
- Casino (1,830 head) – Stronger backgrounder demand lifted weaners and bulls, while prime cows eased slightly and most other categories remained firm.
- Moss Vale (2,001 head) – Lower numbers and strong buyer demand kept well-bred weaners and feeder cattle firm to dearer, although heavy cattle and cows eased slightly.
- Silverdale (538 head) – Export cattle eased 10–15c/kg, while heavy feeders and quality weaners held firm, with lighter weaners softer.
- Macksville (1,163 head) – Strong competition kept weaner prices 0–5c/kg higher despite winter conditions.
- Scone – DC market report was available.
Summary: NSW remained largely firm, with strong backgrounder and feeder demand supporting quality weaners and young cattle, while export cattle and heavier cows were generally softer.
Victoria
- Bairnsdale (399 head) – Increased yarding saw stronger trade cattle and grown heifers, while cows and heavy bulls eased. An additional market report was available from BW.
- Ballarat (296 head) – Significantly smaller yarding lifted young cattle prices, while grown heifers, heavy cows and bulls sold softer.
- Shepparton – RLX market report was available.
- Koonwarra – RLX market report was available.
- Wodonga – RLX market report was available.
- Echuca – Elders market report was available.
Summary: Victorian markets were mixed, with stronger demand for quality young cattle offset by softer prices for cows, bulls and some grown cattle.
South Australia
- Mt Gambier (555 head) – Mixed-quality yarding produced a cheaper market, with feeder demand remaining solid while grown cattle and heavy cows eased.
- Mt Compass (653 head) – Larger yarding attracted solid competition from processors, feeders, restockers and trade buyers.
Summary: South Australian markets remained mixed, with feeder demand providing support despite softer trends for heavier cattle.
Western Australia
- Muchea – AWN market report was available.
- Boyanup – Nutrien market report was available.
Summary: Additional market reports were released for Muchea and Boyanup.
National Summary
Australian cattle markets were mixed, with feeder cattle, weaners and quality young stock continuing to attract strong competition. Export cattle and cow markets generally eased across several regions as processor demand softened, while quality remained a key driver of price performance.
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Cattle yardings & reports
Queensland
- Dalby cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 4,877, (-500) Reduced yarding saw strong demand for feeder yearlings, while export cattle, bullocks, and cows eased 2–5c/kg. Full report available hereÂ
- Charters Towers cattle report (QR): Yarding: 1,157. Charters Towers Combined Agents yarded 1,157 prime cattle, with prices mostly easing in line with the broader Queensland market—bullocks down 10c/kg, cows down 15c/kg, while heifers and bulls held steady. Full report available here
- Charters Towers cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,157, (-973) Yarding dropped sharply, with mixed-quality prime cattle meeting steady processor demand, while cows attracted intermittent competition. Full report available here
- CQLX Gracemere cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,109, (-160) Reduced yarding and mixed quality saw the cattle market ease overall, with cows softer and bulls recording slight improvements. Full report available here
- Coolabunia cattle report (AL&L) (26/6): Yarding: 850. Outstanding-quality weaners sold to phenomenal prices, with strong competition driving excellent returns for both steers and heifers. Full report available here
New South Wales
- Macksville cattle report (GJK) (17/6): Yarding: 1,163. The final Macksville FY2026 combined Fat, Store and Weaner Sale saw over 900 weaners sold, with prices remaining strong and averaging 0–5c/kg higher despite early signs of winter condition. Full report available here
- Silverdale cattle report (H&C): Yarding: 538. A yarding of 538 head saw export and slaughter cattle ease 10–15c/kg, while heavy feeders, feeder heifers, and quality weaners held firm, with lighter or out-of-spec weaners softening by 10–15c/kg. Full report available here
- Moss Vale cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 2,001, (-715) Yarding declined, with strong demand keeping well-bred weaners and feeder cattle firm to dearer, while heavy grown cattle and cows eased slightly. Full report available here
- Casino cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,830, (-670) Similar numbers met stronger backgrounder demand, lifting weaner and bull prices, while prime cows eased slightly and most other categories held firm. Full report available here
- Singleton cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 860, (-165) Good-quality yarding saw mostly firm to stronger prices, with heavier calves and cows improving while lighter steer calves eased. Full report available here
- Scone cattle report (DC) (30/6) Watch the latest report here
Victoria
- Bairnsdale cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 399, (+117) Yarding increased, with stronger demand lifting trade cattle and grown heifers, while cows and heavy bulls eased in a mixed-quality market. Full report available hereÂ
- GVLX Shepparton cattle report (RLX) (30/6) Watch the latest report here
- EVLX Koonwarra cattle report (RLX) (30/6) Watch the latest report here
- NVLX Wodonga cattle report (RLX) (30/6) Watch the latest report here
- Echuca cattle report (Elders) Watch the latest report here
- CVLX Ballarat cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 296, (-346) Yarding more than halved, with improved young cattle lifting prices, while grown heifers, heavy cows, and bulls sold softer. Full report available here
South AustraliaÂ
- Mt Gambier cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 555, (-29) Slightly lower yarding and mixed quality resulted in a cheaper market, with feeder demand holding while grown cattle and heavy cows eased. Full report available here
- Mt Compass cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 653, (+324) Yarding increased sharply, with mixed-quality cattle attracting solid competition from processors, feeders, restockers, and trade buyers. Full report available here
Western Australia
- Muchea cattle report (AWN) (29/6) Watch the latest report here
- Boyanup cattle report (Nutrien) Watch the latest report here
Tasmania
- No Reports