CHARTERS TOWERS PRIME & STORE CATTLE SALE MARKET REPORT – FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2026

  • Yarding Numbers: 2,645
  • Location: Charters Towers
  • Date: November 6, 2026

Charters Towers Combined Agents yarded a total of 2,645 Store Cattle. Consisting of 1,191 Steers, 1,307 Heifers, 143 Mickeys and 3 Cows and Calves.

Store Cattle comprised of isolated pens of heavy feeder cattle, along with a handful of boat weight Steers and Heifers. However, the yarding was dominated by light weight Brahman weaners.
The yarding was drawn from as far west as Mt Isa, Richmond, Hughenden, North to Normanton, Einasleigh, Georgetown and the local area..

Store Quotes
Store Cattle saw strong buyer confidence on the back of recent rainfall across most areas. Most cattle presented showed signs of the current season, with majority of the yarding consisting of lightweight weaners in store condition.

Description Wt. Range kg Head Price in cents/kg
Lowest Average Highest

Steers

 Up to 200kg 523 250.0 476.9 524.2
200 – 280kg 366 100.0 442.4 538.2
280 – 330kg 156 355.0 448.0 492.2
330 – 400kg 119 396.2 471.7 510.2
Over 400kg 19 444.2 469.2 482.2
 

Mickeys

 Up to 200kg 36 338.2 394.6 430.2
200 – 280kg 78 100.0 408.0 450.2
Over 280kg 29 438.1 442.1 457.5
        Heifers Up to 200kg 708 100.0 397.9 438.2
200 – 280kg 423 100.2 391.2 450.0
280 – 330kg 148 280.0 436.7 460.2
330 – 400kg 28 316.2 409.6 428.2
  • A pen of Brangus Cross Steers A/c Khartoum Pastoral Co made 538¢/kg and weighed 235kg returning an average of $1,264 per head.
  • A  good pen of Heifers on A/c The Bennetto Family made 460¢/kg, weighed 298kg and returned an average of $1,372 per head.
  • Cows & Calves sold on A/c D & A Glenwright returned $1,190 per unit.