Eleven weeks of gains as wool market records strongest streak since 1987

Confidence surged again through the Australian wool market last week, with short supply and fierce demand driving prices to new heights. The rally has now stretched into its 11th consecutive week, the longest winning run since 1987, pushing the market to levels not seen in years and signalling a strong resurgence in global demand for quality Australian fibre.

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Eleven weeks of gains as wool market records strongest streak since 1987

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Victoria’s livestock performance holds firm in the dry in FY2025

Victoria's livestock market shines in FY2025, leading in sheep supply and maintaining strong cattle performance despite dry conditions.

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Eleven weeks of gains as wool market records strongest streak since 1987

Victoria’s livestock performance holds firm in the dry in FY2025

Rockingham Santa Gertrudis sets new stud record with $75,000 sale-topper

Weekly Cattle Market Report

Eleven weeks of gains as wool market records strongest streak since 1987

Rockingham Santa Gertrudis sets new stud record with $75,000 sale-topper

Victoria’s livestock performance holds firm in the dry in FY2025

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Forward+ gains traction as lamb prices hold strong

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Elders’ Gadd and McCarthy claim VIC and SA young auctioneer titles

Homeleigh Herefords' 75 years of passion and persistence

Low-stress handling lessons for mental health in the bush

From Holbrook to high-end dining: Tom Bull’s KS7 lamb brand debuts

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Katie Lewis wins top cattle throughput award for second year

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Angus on target for Tamworth takeover

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