19 October, 2026, CQLX Gracemere.
CQ Invitational Droughtmaster Sale
CQ Invitational Droughtmaster Sale Wrap-Up
2026 CQ Invitational Droughtmaster Sale Hits 93% Clearance with $11,523 Average
Thank you to all our buyers, bidders, and attendees for supporting this year’s CQ Invitational Droughtmaster Sale. We also extend our appreciation to our agents, Elders, and a special thank you to our valued sponsors for their generous contribution and continued support.
Sale Highlights & Top Prices
- Top Price ($45,000): Congratulations to Minlacowie Droughtmasters on topping the sale with Lot 49, Minlacowie Camelot 10022 (PP) (AI) D3, purchased by Josh Perry of Strathfield Droughtmasters.
- 2nd Top Price ($36,000): Congratulations to Yellowwood Droughtmasters with Lot 1, Yellowwood Weston (PH) D5, purchased by Waringle Partnership.
- 3rd Top Price ($32,000): Congratulations to Minlacowie Droughtmasters with Lot 40, Minlacowie Capone 10047 (PH) Herd Bull, purchased by repeat buyer Doug Miles.
- 4th Top Price ($20,000): Congratulations to 3 Sisters Fargo (P) D5, purchased by Emoh Ruo Grazing.
Repeat & Volume Buyers
A special thank you to our repeat and volume buyers for their continued confidence and support:
- Cameron and Jude Hicks (Keilambete): 4 bulls, averaging $10,250
- North Tullemore Pastoral Co: 3 bulls, averaging $13,333
- Ruby Vale: 4 bulls, averaging $6,500
- Mark and Linda Deguara (Mia Mia): 4 bulls, averaging $6,500
- LD Grazing: 3 bulls, averaging $6,000
Overall Results
Congratulations to all of the vendors for presenting a very good line of bulls this year.
In all, we offered 45 bulls and sold 42, achieving a clearance of 93% and a very good average of $11,524.
Where
CQLX Gracemere
16 Saleyards Rd, Gracemere QLD
When
19th October, 2026
Monday, Starts 10am
Bull Walk
18th October, 2026
Sunday, Starts after lunch
Congratulations to Minlacowie Droughtmasters on topping the sale at $45,000 with Lot 49, Minlacowie Camelot 10022 (PP) (AI) D3, purchased by Josh Perry of Strathfield Droughtmasters.
Congratulations also to Yellowwood Droughtmasters with their 2nd top price of $36,000 for Lot 1, Yellowwood Weston (PH) D5, purchased by Waringle Partnership.
Congratulations also to Minlacowie Droughtmasters with their 3rd top price of $32,000 for Lot 40, Minlacowie Capone 10047 (PH) Herd Bull, purchased by repeat buyer Doug Miles.
Sale Sponsors
A Big Thank You to our Valued Sponsors
We sincerely thank our valued Sponsors listed below for their very generous support.
It is with the support of businesses like yours that help us enormously to promote and conduct a successful sale.
A big Thank You goes to these businesses.
Disclaimer
The descriptions of the animals including their pedigree and other genetic information has not been verified by the CQ Invitational Droughtmaster Sale Committee, Vendors, or the Selling Agents, unless stated otherwise. Whilst all care is applied in producing the catalogue, industry experience suggests that up to 4-5% of DNA parent verification tests may have errors.
Consequently, the CQ Invitational Droughtmaster Sale Committee, Vendors or the Selling Agents and their representative(s) do not assume any responsibility whatsoever for the correctness, use or interpretation of the information on animals included in this sale catalogue. The CQ Invitational Droughtmaster Sale Committee, Vendors or the Selling Agents make no warranties about the animals in relation to disease, ailments, or genetic disorders.
Selling Agents
Michael Smith
Anthony Ball
Randall Spann
Mark Scholes
Vendors List
Konjuli
S & E Barrett
M. 0427 740 994Farogan Valley Droughtmasters
Nick and Sarah Hughes
M. 0400 709 124Cebella and Yellowwood Droughtmasters
J & S Williamson
M. 0422 218 951DN & JA Birch
Birch Pastoral Trust
M. 0427 352 774
3 Sisters Droughtmasters
Gerry Bayliss
M. 0438 546 220Minlacowie
J & S Spann
M. 0408 002 154Wingfield
Nicole Mills
M. 0428 910 874
Parawanga and Kenway Droughtmasters
Rob Scanlan
M. 0404 725 902Konjuli GJ
G & J Barrett
M. 0427 740 994Tara View Droughtmasters
JM, EG & C Schells
M. 0427 564 774
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Sale Coordinator
Nicole Mills - Sale Coordinator.
Nicole collaborates with all involved to plan, promote, and conduct the CQ Invitational Bull Sale. The focus is on providing quality both in the sale ring and with the marketing campaign in the lead up to the Sale.
Randall Spann - Stud Stock Agent, Elders Biloela.
Randall has been involved with Stud Cattle his entire life and is your dedicated contact for the sale should you like a presale inspection or any other information regarding the bulls catalogued.
If there is anything you feel we could do better, to improve the experiences for the Buyer, we are only too happy to assist.
Nicole Mills - SALE COORDINATOR
Randall Spann - Stud Stock Agent
Mark Scholes - Stud Stock Agent
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