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Kristen Frost

National Sheep and Wool Writer

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Money makers of the season

Money makers of the season

Wet season and tight supply sees surplus sheep sales generating big profit margins for producers.

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'Who grew my clothes' hits the spot

'Who grew my clothes' hits the spot

New initiative designed to help keep the fashion industry accountable generates huge interest on social media.

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Wool market sees largest rise since February

Wool market sees largest rise since February

Smaller offering attracts strong competition in finer microns while broader types tag along for ride.

Challenges for lambing ewes

Challenges for lambing ewes

Heavy ewes lambing down during a lush season can cause headaches for producers.

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Wool market dips as demand focuses on finer microns

Wool market dips as demand focuses on finer microns

Finer wool types attracting demand at Australian wool sales.

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Optimism high as producers look to build numbers

Optimism high as producers look to build numbers

Survey shows optimism high in Australia's sheep and wool industry.

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Sheep yardings increase as mutton rally continues

Sheep yardings increase as mutton rally continues

Both sheep and lamb numbers have increased despite good rains falling over key supply areas.

Change of focus for wool as economies recover from pandemic

Change of focus for wool as economies recover from pandemic

Demand for traditional woollen products dips as consumer demands change.

Unsold wool stocks expected to soften prices

Unsold wool stocks expected to soften prices

Australia's wool market won't see any significant rise in price until overseas competition further afield than China, returns.

Logistic issues dampen wool recovery

Logistic issues dampen wool recovery

No wind beneath wool's sails as logistical issues threaten wool's road to recovery

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Cattle cross-loader opens at Roma

Cattle cross-loader opens at Roma

Fuel solutions company IOR has opened a purpose-built cattle cross-loading facility at its Roma diesel stop, adjacent to the breakdown pad to the west of the town.

Pokalong makes stunning $2.55 million

Pokalong makes stunning $2.55 million

Roma property Pokalong has sold at an Elders auction for a stunning $2.55 million.

Mammoth effort opens new Muttaburrasaurus interpretation centre

Mammoth effort opens new Muttaburrasaurus interpretation centre

Not only is Muttaburra at the centre of Queensland but all roads will be leading there now that its newest attraction has opened its doors, according to Barcaldine Mayor Sean Dillon.