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Lismore

OFF THE RAILS By

Glenn Weir

CATTLE MARKET REPORT 19TH JANUARY 2024

Lismore Saleyards

2,600 cattle were sold at the Lismore Saleyards for the week ending 19th January 2024.

On Wednesday 930 cattle were yarded and sold. The sale got off to a good start with a very good line up on heavy meatworks bulls with most selling from $2.40 to $2.70 per kg and the tops at $2.84 per kg for a return of $2,872.

Most bullocks and heavy steers sold from $2.50 to $2.94 per kg. The off Tregeagle sold for $2.90 for a return of $2,102.

Cows are selling very well with heavy cows in good nick ranging from $2.40 to $2.66 per kg, the best being Laurie Johnston’s returned $1,975. Secondary cows ranged from $2.10 to $2.40 per kg and the odd lightweight $1.40 to $1.80 per kg. The best of the dairy cows, Warren

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TENTERFIELD MARKET REPORT COWS SELL TO $1,959.36 cents, whilst heavy weight cows sold to 252.2 cents, medium weights to 247.2 cents and light weights topped at 201.2 cents, heifers sold to 280 cents.

Gallagher’s off Eureka sold for $2.55 per kg for a return of $1,887.

All classes of weaners showed price gains this week, some 30c to 40c per kg dearer, and other 10c to 20c up.

Weaner steers topped at $4.60 per kg for the Larsson family’s Charolais cross, returning $1,054. In the main the better-quality weaner steers sold from $3.80 to $4.40 per kg. Other grades ranged from $2.60 to $3.40 per kg. Heifers sold to re-stockers and meat operators at improved rates, the majority ranging from $2.60 to $3.00 per kg. Heavy Charolais cross heifers topped at $3.28 per kg for a return of $1,031.

On Friday the Special Sale attracted 1,355 weaners and 308 breeder cattle.

Weaner steers and heifers sold to good competition. Buyers were selective and this was refected in the pricing. Good shape steers in the 200 to 280kg range sold from $3.80 to $4.80 per kg for returns of $900 to $1,200.

A larger yarding of trade cattle saw weaner steers top at 360 cents, whilst the yearling heifers sold to 308.2 cents, both returning to the paddock.

Steers a bit lacking in conformation sold from $2.50 to $3.50 per kg.

Heifers sold at rates comparable with Wednesday’s sale, most in the $2.50 to $3.10 per kg range.

Cows and calves sold well with local cattle breeders competing on the young lines. The Clark Family’s Speckle Park heifer with calf topped the day at $2,400. A smart line of Santas also sold for $2,400. Young Angus cows and calves sold from $1,600 to $2,350. There were a big number of cows and calves showing a bit of age and these bought mainly to fatten. Most sold from $900 to $1,800 depending on frame and calf size. The sale was conducted by Ian Weir & Son in conjunction with all Casino Agents.

Next Sales

Wednesday 24/1/24 - meatworks sale of bulls, cows, bullocks, vealers and weaners from 7.30am

BULLOCKS: NM & K Rhodes $ 1865.34

STEERS: Narrawa Lands $ 1656.82

COWS: Diane Everson $ 1959.36

HEIFERS: Shipfury Pty Ltd $ 1494.79

YEARLINGS: Fletcher Koch $ 1411.58

Sale Date: 15.01.2024

Number Yarded: 336 Numbers remained very similar to the pre-Christmas sale with a yarding of 336 head, with the market trend stronger across all categories. Bullocks topped at 289.2 cents with steers reaching 342.2

Warwick

MC DOUGALL & SONS

LIVESTOCK MARKETS WARWICK & DISTRICT

WEEK ENDING 19/01/2024

Agents & Vendors seemed to have the same pulse this week as the numbers for both Cattle and Sheep & Lamb sales seemed to interlock with the previous week. The only change was the lack og heavier stock for those markets. Pork and Poultry were on a downwards spiral as the move away from the traditional foods occur at this time of the year.

Vealer steers av 361.4c/kg topping at 434.2c/kg or $799.93 to $1121.59

Vealer heifers av 277.8c/kg topping at 340.00 or $680.57 to $1130.50

Feeder steers av 328.7c/kg topping at 372.2c/kg or $1199.31 to $1618.56

Feeder heifers av 274.4c/kg topping at 307.2c/kg or $ 900.52 to $1264.96

Yearling steers av 336.1c/kg topping at 399.2c/kg or $100.16 to $1822.92

Yearling heifers av 274.9c/kg topping at 350.2c/kg or $855.09 to $1472.00

Steers av 289.2c/kg topping at 340c/kg or $1476.33 to $2240.64

Heifers av 265.2c/kg topping at 297.2c/kg or $1199.73 to $1838.25

Cows av 225.3c/kg topping at 260c/kg or $1182.38 to

A good yarding of heavy bulls sold to 265.2 cents with lighter bulls topping at 296.2 cents.

TENTERFIELD TOP PRICES

$1739.50

Bulls av 263.5c/kg topping at $394.2c/kg or $1693.50 to $2919.24

Sale total av $1091.80/head for the 1118 head yarded. Sheep and Lamb numbers were consistent with the numbers yarded last week, the quality of the yarding may not have been as good as the opening week.

Lambs topped at $204 to av 116.62 ($21 down)

Hoggets topped at $100 to av $72.03 ($6 up)

Ewes topped at $81 to av $43.61 ($2down)

Wethers topped at $73.00 to av $63.53 ($12down)

Rams topped at $96 to av $65.64 ($19 up )

Lamb rams topped at $130 to av $78.59 ($19 down)

Pork numbers started their decline as we move away from traditional festive seasons.

Sows sold from $78 to $310, Boars sold to $155, Light Pork sold from $163 to $167, Stores sold from $39 to $167

Hen & Chick groups sold to $30, Guinea Fowl sold to $32.50, Pullets sold to $17.50, Trios sold to $17.50, Hens sold to $17.50, roosters sold to $10

MCDOUGALL & SONS SHEEP & LAMB REPORT

Agents today yarded 2477 head to the market for the 2nd sale in the New year. The vendors may not have been as excited as last week with the market falling on the opening sale. Lambs topped at $204 to av $116.62 ($21down), Hoggets topped at $100 to av $72.03($6 up), Ewes topped at $81 to av $$43.61 ($2down), Wethers

VEALERS: De Jay Partnership $846.00

BULLS: Landers & Little $ 2598.96

NEXT SALE: 29TH JANUARY 2024, 9:00AM START topped at $73 to av $63.53 ($12 down), Rams topped at $96 to av $$65.67 ($19 up), Lamb Rams topped at$130 to av $78.59 ($38 up). The total yarding of 2477 head av $91.78 a drop of $19/head from last weeks opening sale.

Vermont Past Co sold 1st x Dorset lambs 51.3kg to Thomas Foods for $144, Warwick Meats for $142

Banaba Past Co sold Dorper x lambs 48.8kg to Gr Prime for $154, 45kg to GR Prime for $141, Ewe hoggets 63.3kg to restockers for $100

Barrett Family sold Dorper x lambs 47.3 gf to Thomas Foods for $150, Ewes to Eversons for $30, and restockers for $10

Pip & Tom Smith sold 65kg Dorper lambs for $170 to Eversons , hoggets to restockers for $78

Rory & Kathy Frost sold Dorper lambs 48.4kg to Leslie Lamb for $161

Greg & Clancy McGahan sold Dorper x lambs 46.9kg to GR Prime for $149.50, Ewes to Eversons for $48, Rams to restockers for $68

Darryl Perkins sold Dorper x lambs 45.9kg and 44.6kg to restockers for $117 and $112, 41kg to restockers for $101, 39.4kg to restockers for $94, Ewes to Thomas Foods for $57

Neville Baldock sold Dorper x lambs 47kg to Thomas Foods for $150

Geoff & Andrea Fearby sold Merino wethers to Eversons for $73

McNulty Grazing sold Dorper x lambs 44.5kg to Gr Prime for $126

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NEWLING:

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ASTROLOGY with Joanne Madeline Moore

ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

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The Full Moon fires up your romantic, imaginative side, so you’re in the mood for fun, creativity and lashings of love. As Aries writer Emile Zola declared: “If you ask me what I came into this life to do, I will tell you – I came to live out loud.” But the Sun/Jupiter square boosts your tendency to make hasty remarks and unintentional blunders, especially involving friends and finances. Remember – it takes a short time to burn bridges and a lot longer to mend them!

TAURUS (Apr 20 – May 20)

There could be some conflict between your professional and personal relationships, as the fiery Full Moon highlights the ongoing challenge to achieve balance at work and home. With philosophical Jupiter transiting through your sign, have the confidence to follow your intuition and listen to the wisdom of your inner voice. As birthday great Amadeus Mozart declared: “I pay no attention to anybody’s praise or blame. I simply follow my own feelings.”

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)

Thursday night’s Full Moon fires up your brain power, so focus your mind, research a subject that has always fascinated you, or enrol in a course of study. Proactive Mars links up with your ruler, Mercury, which pushes you to pursue more adventurous options. You’re feeling impatient and may skip over important details along the way, but don’t worry! Your motto is from birthday great, writer Colette: “You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm.”

CANCER (June 21 – July 22)

On Tuesday, Venus joins the Sun and Mercury in your relationship zone, so focus on communicating with others with more harmony and creativity. Then the fiery Full Moon (on Thursday night) shines a bright spotlight on selfesteem, finances, core values and trust issues. It’s also time to don your Crab detective cap and turn on your x-ray vision, as you zero in on the cause of a lingering problem – and come up with a satisfactory long-term solution.

LEO (July 23 – Aug 22)

Lions love to hog the limelight and be the centre of attention, especially when the Full Moon’s in Leo. And it is a fabulous week to put ideas into action and finish a long-term creative project. However – with the Sun/Jupiter square activating your relationship and work zones – try to get the balance right between your pending needs and those of the significant people in your life. Perhaps it’s time for your lover, best friend or business partner to sparkle and shine?

VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Your days are often organised with military precision. But this week there’s a fiery Full Moon, plus Mercury (your ruling planet) links up with impulsive Mars. So strive to be more spontaneous as you toss your usual timetable out the window and stretch your adaptability muscles in unfamiliar directions. Whatever happens, expect the unexpected and prepare to pivot! Unhappily single? You could meet your soulmate via an introduction from a friend.

LIBRA (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

Courtesy of Mercury, Mars and Venus, good communication skills plus a proactive and diplomatic approach sees a tricky family relationship turn around. Thursday night’s Full Moon highlights your hopes-and-wishes zone, so it’s a suitable time to expand (or revisit) your goals for 2024. Don’t be half-hearted, though. Aim high, go for gold, and make your dreams as big and beautiful as possible! Sunday favours long-term relationships and making business plans.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

The fiery Full Moon sees you swing between being sexy and secretive and being passionate and possessive. You could also be thrust into the public spotlight, so make sure you’re putting on a good show. But are you stuck in a career slump? If you resist changes at work, then you’ll just be left behind in the backwash. Look for creative ways to adopt fresh ideas and pivot in your professional life. Aim to include loved ones and colleagues in your plans.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

With the fiery Full Moon activating your adventure zone, it’s a terrific week to travel or plan an exotic escape for sometime soon. But there’s a Sun/Jupiter square on Saturday so, if you blurt out something when you’re in a rush or feeling stressed, you may regret it later on! Think things through before you speak (especially with loved ones and work colleagues). Remember Sagittarius – the first thought that jumps into your head isn’t necessarily the best one.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Venus shifts into your sign where it joins Mercury and Mars, so you’re at your charming, communicative and proactive Capricorn best. But are you worried about your bank balance? Avoid going on a spending spree or lending money to dubious people. You’re (uncharacteristically) liable to make impulsive decisions based purely on your emotions, which are fluctuating, courtesy of the volatile Full Moon. It is a good week for reading, writing and research.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

The stars favour communicating from the heart and saying what’s on your mind. But –with the Full Moon and Jupiter loosening your tongue – resist the urge to tell tall tales and spread salacious gossip. Slow down, think things through and try to speak as tactfully as possible. It’s a wonderful week to promote a joint venture, catch up with a friend or organise a romantic rendezvous. Unhappily single? Sparks could fly with a person who has a mysterious past.

PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

The Full Moon highlights your ‘being of service’ and ‘helping others’ zones, as you concentrate on the needs of those around you. You’re keen to get involved with a project from behindthe-scenes but be careful you don’t get lost in a fantasy world. With stable Saturn still transiting through your sign, keep your feet firmly planted on the ground. Your motto for the moment is from birthday great, writer Virginia Woolf: “You cannot find peace by avoiding life.”

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Total Control

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10.25 SBS World News Late.

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11.50 La Fortuna. (Mls, R)

2.50 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Malv, R)

3.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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2.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show.

3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Afternoon session.

5.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break.

5.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

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7.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the Second Test between Australia and the West Indies.

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10.30 MOVIE: The Mountain Between Us. (2017, Mals, R) Two strangers survive a plane crash. Kate Winslet. 12.45 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) The Witness returns to Project Splinter.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.

5.00 NBC Today. News and current a airs.

TUESDAY

RUBY WAX: CASTAWAY

SBS, 8.35pm

With the survival one of world’s most comedian Ruby Wax (pictured) get in on the castaway craze by challenging herself to last 10 days solo on a tropical island. This two-part special sees Wax dropped o on a remote Madagascan island, where she documents every step of her time via handheld camera and body-cam. Wax handles every challenge thrown her way with her trademark wit, but things get tough when a storm lashes the island and foraging for food becomes impossible. While there’s plenty of humour to be found, things also get serious, with Wax open about her 25-year mental health battle.

NBN (8, 80)

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current a airs. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) A mix of topical issues.

11.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by Tony Jones. 12.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 13. 4.00 Tennis.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. James Bracey and the team present pre-game coverage ahead of the men’s semi- nal.

7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 13. Men’s semi- nal.

11.00 MOVIE: The Impossible. (2012, Malnv, R) A family is caught up in the 2004 tsunami. Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor.

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7.30 Gladiators. (PGv) Everyday Aussie challengers take on the gladiators in a series of iconic events, as well as brand-new challenges.

8.45 The Graham Norton Show. Celebrity guests include Paul Mescal, Andrew Scott, Kingsley Ben-Adir and Da’Vine Joy Randolph.

9.45 Fire Country. (Mdv, R) The crew comes under re from an outlaw protecting his illegal marijuana plantation.

10.40 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R) Todd reunites with a childhood friend.

11.40 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Stolen Kisses.

Continued. (1968, PG, French) 6.20 Dr Strangelove. (1964, PG) 8.10 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 10.00

Parallel Mothers. (2021, M, Spanish) 12.15pm Man

Of The Year. (2006, M) 2.20 The Cup. (2011, PG) 4.20 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 5.50

Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 7.30 Charlie And Boots. (2009, M) 9.25 High Ground. (2020,