Cattle Market Summary – 29 June 2026

by | Jun 26, 2026 | Feedlots, Processing, Sheep

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Cattle markets remained generally firm in the limited reported sales, with solid demand supporting quality store cattle, while mixed-quality lines attracted more selective buying.

The trends appear to be:

  • Better-quality store cattle remained well supported
  • Weaner heifers recorded the strongest gains
  • Better-bred steers held firm
  • Plainer steers eased where quality was mixed
  • Local graziers and selective feedlot buyers underpinned the market

Queensland

No MLA market summary was available.

  • Gracemere (RLX) provided a video report only.

New South Wales

A firm store market, with quality cattle attracting the strongest competition.

  • Yass Store (1,589 head) saw solid demand, with weaner heifers lifting sharply, better-quality steers holding firm and plainer steers easing.

 

Victoria

A generally firm market despite lower numbers and mixed quality.

  • Bairnsdale Store (1,362 head) recorded mostly firm prices, supported by steady local grazier demand and selective feedlot buying.
  • Koonwarra Store (RLX) provided a video report only.

Western Australia

No MLA market summary was available.

  • Mount Barker (Nutrien) provided a market report only.

Summary: Quality remained the key driver across the reported store sales, with better-bred cattle attracting solid competition, while plainer lines were more selectively purchased.

 

👉 See full sale reports and videos below

Cattle Marketplace Listings

Cattle marketplace listings

Cattle yardings & reports

Queensland
  • CQLX Gracemere cattle report (RLX) Watch the latest report here
New South Wales
  • SELX Yass store cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,589, (-1,388). Summary: Store sale demand remained solid, with weaner heifers lifting sharply, better-quality steers holding firm, and plainer steers easing. Full report available here
  • IRLX Inverell cattle report (JAM) (23/6) View the latest report here
  • Dubbo cattle report (C&H) Watch the latest report here
Victoria
  • Bairnsdale store cattle report (MLA): Yarding: 1,362, (-284) Summary: Reduced yarding and mixed quality saw generally firm prices, supported by steady local grazier demand and selective feedlot buying. Full report available here

  • EVLX Koonwarra store cattle report (RLX) (25/6) Watch the latest report here
South Australia 
  • No Reports
Western Australia
  • Mount Barker cattle report (Nutrien) (25/6) View the latest report here
Tasmania
  • No Reports