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NSW Govt Bill to establish first independent Office of Animal Welfare

In a move to strengthen transparency and accountability of organisations responsible for enforcing animal welfare laws in New South Wales, the State Government introduced a Bill to Parliament yesterday to establish the state’s first independent Office of Animal Welfare…Read More

Sheep Central, October 14, 2026

Australia-China red meat partnership strengthens through industry exchange

Australian and Chinese red meat industry leaders have reinforced their commitment to long-term collaboration and mutual cooperation following a week-long industry exchange across China…Read More

Sheep Central, October 14, 2026

Livestock SA seeks Q Fever vaccination support

SOUTH Australia’s peak livestock body, Livestock SA, is seeking State Government support to introduce a targeted subsidy for Q fever testing and vaccination…Read More

Sheep Central, October 12, 2026

Royal warrant knitter to lead Campaign for Wool

ROYAL warrant knitwear manufacturer Ian Maclean has been appointed Campaign for Wool chairman to replace the late Peter Ackroyd. The appointment was announced during Wool Month in October, when the..Read More

Sheep Central, October 12, 2026

Locust surveillance starts in Victoria’s Wimmera region

LOCUST surveillance has started in high risk areas of the Wimmera catchment in Victoria as hatchings continue in the Mallee region…Read More

Sheep Central, October 9, 2026

Recruitment: What exceptional bosses regularly tell their staff

WHETHER you’re managing a large commercial feedlot with 30 livestock and mill staff, or a small cattle enterprise with a crew of only one or two, your employees’ success depends on your leadership…Read More

Sheep Central, October 9, 2026

Coalition and NFF put an agricultural visa on the agenda

FEDERAL Coalition plans to establish a purpose-built agricultural visa by 2030 and eliminate the current ballot system and caps for second and third year Working Holiday Maker visas have been welcomed by the National Farmers Federation…Read More

Sheep Central, October 6, 2026

AGBU launches Project Cygnet for Prof. Swan and ag science’s future

A NEW fund to foster young scientific talent working on animal breeding research has been launched by the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit in honour of renowned mentor the late Professor Andrew Swan…Read More

Sheep Central, October 6, 2026

Mixed success for ag on visa speed-up to catch harvest

GROWERS and contractors are having mixed success in fast-tracking the processing of Working Holiday Maker 417 and temporary specialist 400 visas ahead of harvest…Read More

Liz Wells, October 7, 2026

Livestock SA welcomes $8m Future Forward Fund investment

LIVESTOCK SA has welcomed the South Australian state government’s $8 million Primary Industries Future Forward Fund as an opportunity to support practical, industry-led initiatives that strengthen the state’s livestock industry…Read More

Sheep Central, October 6, 2026

VFF urges policy-based analysis of state election candidates

VICTORIA’S peak farmer body today unveiled its election issues priority platform with a call for rural voters to critically assess electoral candidate and party policies rather than exercise a protest vote…Read More

Terry Sim, October 5, 2026

WA sheep producers and livestock carriers granted further $11.8 million

THE Albanese Labor Government has allocated another $11.8 million to Western Australian sheep farmers and livestock transport operators as part of the transition package for the phase out of live sheep exports by sea…Read More

Sheep Central, October 5, 2026

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