BLACKALL CATTLE SALE MARKET REPORT – THURSDAY 11TH JUNE 2026
Blackall combined agents yarded 5,265 head of cattle for this weeks Prime and Store Sale in conjunction with Santa and Santa Infused feature Sale.
All markets this week were fully firm to dearer in places with a large line up of processes in attendance and operational. Market improves this week were heavy processor of bulls lifting 30-40c/kgs along with a slightly dearer bullock and prime heifer market with cows fully firm. Store cattle sold exceptionally well today with strong competition across all markets with weaner steers under 360kgs selling to a dearer trend topping at 610c/kgs. Feeder heifers were the market movers in the heifer department selling consistently 480-510c/kgs.
Cattle were drawn from Julia creek across to Hughenden, Winton, Muttaburra as well as all local supply areas
| Description | Head | Average c/kg | Maximum c/kg | Average $/head | Maximum $/head |
| Steer 0 – 220kg | 30 | 594.1 | 610.2 | $1106.05 | $1127.78 |
| Steer 220 – 280kg | 314 | 524.4 | 610.2 | $1322.10 | $1549.62 |
| Steer 280 – 350kg | 355 | 512.5 | 610.2 | $1604.85 | $1903.83 |
| Steer 350 – 400kg | 454 | 514.1 | 570.2 | $1900.10 | $2152.64 |
| Steer 400 – 550kg | 957 | 484.7 | 546.2 | $2271.70 | $2677.37 |
| Steer 550kg+ | 225 | 449.6 | 474.2 | $2704.65 | $3339.72 |
| Mickey | 155 | 445.6 | 530.2 | $1245.26 | $1968.96 |
| Stag | 11 | 357.3 | 450.2 | $1629.04 | $2926.30 |
| Heifer 0 – 220kg | 144 | 362.0 | 446.2 | $754.19 | $963.65 |
| Heifer 220 –280kg | 303 | 384.6 | 460.2 | $967.01 | $1207.14 |
| Heifer 280 –350kg | 248 | 357.9 | 464.2 | $1128.37 | $1374.97 |
| Heifer 350 –450kg | 513 | 398.0 | 490.2 | $1604.54 | $2127.99 |
| Heifer 450kg+ | 460 | 440.4 | 504.2 | $2206.79 | $2694.93 |
| Cow 300 – 400kg | 16 | 138.1 | 278.0 | $503.03 | $1084.20 |
| Cow 400 – 500kg | 148 | 371.9 | 398.2 | $1730.39 | $1891.89 |
| Cow 500kg+ | 703 | 392.9 | 420.2 | $2327.11 | $2982.25 |
| Bulls to 450kg | 30 | 357.4 | 360.0 | $1505.69 | $1577.38 |
| Over 450kg | 137 | 427.5 | 462.2 | $2929.42 | $5060.22 |
| Cows & Calves | 39 | $2218.18 | $2660.0 |
Highlights
Braeside Miller Trust, “Braeside”, Barcaldine sold Simmental cross steers for 586.2c/kgs weighing 280kgs for a return of $1,641/hd.
Taylor Dennis Pastoral, “Coolagh”, Blackall sold Angus cross steers for 582.2c/kgs weighing 225kgs for a return of $1,314/hd.
WK & P Graham, “Tijuana”, Muttaburra sold Santa Gertrudis steers for 570.2c/kgs weighing 357kgs for a return of $2,035/hd. They also sold Santa Gertrudis mickeys for 498.2c/kgs weighing 271kgs for a return of $1,354/hd. They also sold a Santa Gertrudis bull for 428.2c/kgs weighing 800kgs for a return of $3,425/hd.
J & R Cairns, “Flinders Dairy”, Hughenden sold Droughtmaster cross steers for 560.2c/kgs, weighing 312kgs for a return of $1,750/hd. They also sold Charolais cross heifers for 490c/kgs, weighing 394kgs for a return of $1,933/hd.
Killarney Park Grazing, Tambo sold Santa Gertrudis steers for 530c/kgs weighing 476kgs for a return of $2,524/hd. They also sold Santa Gertrudis heifers for 482.2c/kgs weighing 402kgs for a return of $1,942/hd. They also sold Santa Gertrudis bulls for 418c/kgs weighing 1,210kgs for a return of $5,060/hd.
Heslin Contracting, “Hilton Park”, Julia Creek sold Composite steers for $522.2c/kgs weighing 260kgs, for a return of $1,361/hd. They also sold Charolais cross heifers for 446.2c/kgs, weighing 216kgs for a return $963/hd.
BD Fegan & AP & SL Fegan, “Milgrery Stn”, Mckinlay sold Droughtmaster cross steers for 508.2c/kgs, weighing 340kgs for a return of $1,730/hd.
G & K Coward, “Woodlands STN”, Hughenden sold Brahman steers for 438.2c/kgs weighing 545kgs, for a return of $2,388/hd. They also sold Charolais cross heifers for 460c/kgs weighing 362kgs for a return of $1,666/hd.
Adams & Son “Darracourt” Blackall sold Santa Gertrudis Cross steers for 540.0c/kg weighing 431kg to return $2,330/hd.
RD Hay Pastoral “Kismet” Jericho sold Santa Gertrudis Cross bullocks for 462.2c/kg weighing 602kg to return $2,798/hd.
Kensington Grazing Co “Kensington Downs” Longreach sold Brahman cows for 408.2c/kg weighing 687kg to return $2,628/hd.
Smith Bros Pty “Springvale” Longreach sold Angus Cross cows for 400.2c/kg weighing 661kg to return $2,646/hd.
Swan Hill Cattle CO “Swan Hill” Blackall sold Santa Gertrudis cows for 407.2c/kg weighing 617kg to return $2,511/hd.
C Woltmann “Lydia Station” Winton sold Santa Gertrudis Cross steers for 560.2c/kg weighing 325kg to return $1,820/hd, also selling Santa Gertrudis Cross Heifer for 452.2c/kg weighing 304Kg to return $1,374/hd.
La Plata Grazing “La Plata” Blackall sold Droughtmaster Steers for 550.2c/kg weighing 327Kg to return $1,801/hd, also Selling Droughtmaster heifer for 440.2c/kg weighing 235kg to return $1,036/hd.
Macdonald Downs station “Old Euston” Longreach sold Santa Gertrudis Cross steers for 520.2c/kg weighing 427kg to return $2,222/hd.
J & L Wells “Bristol” Barcaldine sold Charolais cross steers for 522.2c/kg weighing 428 kg to return $2,237/hd, also selling Charolais Cross heifers for 486.2c/kg weighing 467Kg to return $2,271/hd.
Bundella Trust of “Cronulla” Longreach sold Santa Gertrudis/Angus Cross steers for 464.2c/kg weighing 669kg to return $3,105/hd. Also selling Santa Gertrudis/Angus Cross Heifers for 410c/kg weighing 447kg to return $1,836/hd.
Plainby Pastoral of “Plainby” Richmond sold Santa Gertrudis Steers for 540.2c/kg weighing 496kg to return $2,677/hd. They also sold Santa Gertrudis Heifers for 574.2c/kg weighing 331kg to return $1,903/hd.
Alice Downs “Alice Downs” Blackall sold Santa Gertrudis cows for 410c/kg weighing 658kg to return $2,697.80/hd also selling Santa Gertrudis heifers for 464.2c/kg weighing 283kg to return $1,313.89/hd, also selling Santa Gertrudis steers for 610.2c/kg weighing 288kg to return $1,756.31/hd.
LM & LJ Fielder “Oakvale” Aramac sold Droughtmaster cross bulls for 454.2c/kg weighing 835kg to return $3,792.57/hd also selling Simbrah cross bullocks for 474.2c/kg weighing 704kg to return $3,339.72/hd.
GL & JM Hancock “Audreystone” Barcaldine sold Brahman steers for 430.2c/kg weighing 487kg for a return of $2,093.35/hd.
RD Hay Pastoral “Kismet” Aramac sold Santa Gertrudis heifers for 502.2c/kg weighing 506kg to return $2,541.13/hd.
M & N McCoy “Rainscourt” Richmond sold Brahman cross bulls for 446.2c/kg weighing 730kg to return $3,259.12/hd.
Hick Grazing Group, “Bodell”, Blackall sold Ultrablack bulls to a top of 460 c/kg weighing 865 kg, returning $3,98/hd. They also sold Ultrablack cows to a top of 400 c/kg weighing 600kg to return $2,400/hd, and Ultrablack cross bullocks to a top of 436 c/kg weighing 612 kg to return $2,673/hd
AC and K Day, “Jaccondoll”, Barcaldine sold Droughtmaster bulls to a top of 462 c/kg weighing 920kg to return $4,25/hd. They also sold Charolais cross cows to a top of 395 c/kg weighing 698kg to return $2,759/hd. Their fat Droughtmaster heifers topped at 442c/kg weighing 577 kg to return $2,551/hd.
B and K Davison, “Bellview”, Barcaldine sold Brahman cows to a top of 395c/kg weighing 551kg, returning $2,179/hd.
Hatton Family Trust, “Powella”, Aramac sold the Grand champion pen of Santa Gertrudis Feeder steers and the Grand Champion pen of cattle in the sale for 546c/kg weighing 448kg, returning $2,450/hd. The Hatton family also sold Santa Gertrudis weaner steers to a top of 582c/kg weighing 325kg, returning $1,892/hd.
Kensington Pastoral Co, “Kensington”, Longreach sold Brahman cows for a top of 406c/kg weighing 599kg, returning $2,435/hd
Lillianfells Investments, “Lillianfells”, Longreach sold Santa Gertrudis cross feeder steers to a top of 536c/kg weighing484 kg, returning $2,596/hd. They also sold Santa Gertrudis cross weaner steers to a top of 570c/kg weighing 306kg to return $1,74/hd.