Taking Stock – December 6

A $60-million multi-species abattoir to be built in the Mid North has been welcomed by northern producers for its potential freight savings and added competition.

The home of successful Granite Ridge Angus stud at Avenue Range, along with a second property Marlan Plains at Reedy Creek, made $10.5m at auction last week setting a new dollar a hectare record for the area.

THE bill to amend the Mining Act 1971 has again been put "on hold".

The inagural meeting of the Minister's Recreational Fishing Advisory Council was held this week in Port Pirie.