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Bird flu count rises to seven with new NSW and WA cases

NEW South Wales has implemented its bird flu response plan after its first case of H5 avian influenza was confirmed, and case in Western Australia – its fifth — raised the number of confirmed or presumed positive cases in migratory seabirds nationally to seven.  ..Read More

Sheep Central, July 6, 2026

Livestock fodder co-ordination initiative wins $1.69m grant

AUSTRALIA’S fodder industry has gained $1.69 million in Federal Government backing to develop a co-ordinated national system that supports better feed management before, during, and after drought…Read More

Sheep Central, July 6, 2026

Meat Business Women awards finalists celebrated this month

AUSTRALIA’S top meat business women will be celebrated in the sector’s annual awards in Melbourne later this month…Read More

Sheep Central, July 6, 2026

Recruitment: Five mistakes to avoid as a ‘people manager’

EVERYBODY makes mistakes – even managers; they can help us grow at a personal and professional level. However, there are some management mistakes that can be easily avoided if you’re aware of them…Read More

Sheep Central, July 6, 2026

NSW Government puts up $1.4m for Goulburn wool auction centre

INDUSTRY plans to establish a wool-selling centre in the New South Wales regional city of Goulburn were laid bare today with the NSW Government’s announcement of a $1.4 million grant to AWH Ltd…Read More

Terry Sim, July 2, 2026

NSW reports first bird flu case in migratory seabird

NEW South Wales has reported its first H5 bird in a wild migratory seabird, with further testing underway to determine it is infected with the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza strain…Read More

Sheep Central, July 3, 2026

Next-gen red meat students quiz industry experts on future at ICMJ

THE future of the Australian red meat industry is on display this week as university students from across Australia, Japan and the United States gather alongside young industry professionals for the 2026 Intercollegiate Meat Judging National Conference and Competition…Read More

Lydia Burton, July 2, 2026

Hundreds gather for National ICMJ Conference + PICS

MORE than 300 university students and industry delegates from across the country have gathered in Wagga Wagga this week for the National Intercollegiate Meat Judging (ICMJ) Conference…Read More

Lydia Burton, July 1, 2026

Fifth H5 bird flu case confirmed in Western Australia

AUSTRALIA’S fifth case of H5 bird flu found in migratory seabirds along the southern coastline has been confirmed by the Federal Government…Read More

Sheep Central, June 30, 2026

EOI process opens for strategic biodiversity land purchases

THE Federal Government has opened an expression of interest process for strategic purchases of Australia’s high biodiversity land…Read More

Sheep Central, July 1, 2026

Consumer watchdog to monitor supermarket pricing from 1 July

AUSTRALIA’S peak consumer protection body has confirmed it will begin monitoring supermarket pricing from 1 July when a new excessive pricing prohibition comes into force…Read More

Sheep Central, June 29, 2026

Recruitment: Regional vs metro salaries – closing the gap in agriculture

AGRONOMISTS, territory managers, farm managers and production managers are increasingly commanding salaries that are comparable to metropolitan positions, particularly when their expertise is in high demand…Read More

Sheep Central, June 29, 2026

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