Wednesday - 9th September 2026
Charters Towers Combined Agents yarded a total of 2,553 cattle, consisting of 1,452 prime cattle & 1,101 store cattle.
The prime cattle consisted of 399 Bullocks, 196 Heifers, 561 Cows and 296 Bulls.
The store cattle consisted of 753 Steers, 105 Mickeys, 333 Heifers and 15 Cows & Calves.
The sale comprised of some good prime cattle showing a strong lead with a large amount of very mixed pens showing
the effect of the declining season, that still sold to a solid market.
The yarding was drawn from Chillagoe, Mt Isa, Burketown, Georgetown as well as western, local and coastal areas.
Prime Quotes:
Bullocks were quoted 5¢ dearer, Heifers were 8¢ dearer and Bulls were 5¢ dearer on last week’s rates.
Bullocks topped at 415¢/kg for 9 No. 4 Ox sold on A/c AJ & MA Spurdle, “Linden Hills”, Mingela that weighed
562.2kg to return $2,333 per head.
• Best priced Trade Heifers were presented on A/c Philipson Holdings that sold for 392.2¢/kg and weighed 422kg
to return $1,655 per head.
• The top pen of Cows were sold by RJ, JJ & SR Hyden, “Merengo”, Bowen for 370.2¢/kg, weighing 555.63kg to
return $2,056 per head.
• Bulls sold on A/c Matt McClymont “Truro” Hughenden topped at 382.2¢/kg and weighed 558kg, to return $2,134
per head.
Store Quotes:
Store Cattle were of a mixed quality. Some very good lines of local cattle, as well as some lighter condition weaners showing the effects of the season.
A pen of 24 Steers A/c Lascelles Pastoral Co, Charters Towers made 490.2¢/kg and weighed 233.33kg, returning
an average of $1,143 per head.
• A good pen of Heifers on A/c Older Fleet Cattle Co made 350.2¢/kg, weighed 311kg and returned an average of
$1,089 per head.
• Cows & Calves sold on A/c CP & NA Ferguson, “Cardigan”, Charters Towers for 3x3 head and returned $1,000
per unit.
THE NEXT PRIME & STORE SALE IS BOOKED FOR WEDNESDAY, 16th SEPTEMBER 2026
LIAM KIRKWOOD
A well-earned next step for someone many in our network have been watching closely.
Liam Kirkwood has been appointed National Livestock Manager at Ray White Rural — a reflection of both his track record and the way he approaches his work.
Starting at 23 under Kevin Currie in North Queensland, Liam quickly built a reputation for consistency and drive. From winning the Queensland Young Auctioneers Competition in 2019 to taking out the National title in 2021, his progression has been steady and considered.
That same year, he became one of the youngest principals in our network, leading the Townsville Rural and Livestock business before forming Geaney Kirkwood through a strategic partnership with Geaneys in Charters Towers. In 2025, the business achieved the highest-priced rural property sale at auction across our network.
Since joining our corporate team, Liam has brought a strong focus on member value, industry insight, and genuine support for those around him.
As Matt White shared, “He doesn’t just grow a business, he elevates everyone around him.”
This is a proud moment for our network — and a great example of what’s possible with the right support and direction.
