Stockyard Transport Pty Ltd

29/05/2026

Congratulations to the Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland - LRTAQ such a great and initiative and we need more of them!

25/04/2026

14/04/2026

We were out at Sirram last week loading 9 decks for Hughes Pastoral!

A big thank you to Peter, Jane and Kyle for choosing Stockyard — we really appreciate your support.

Pictured: Ben, Peter, Wendy, Wyatt, Kyle, Billie, Shaanan, and of course the Stockyard crew — Dave, Nev and Tim.

01/04/2026

Great to see a local councillor spreading the word. Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland - LRTAQ is working hard on this matter and keep an eye out for the unveiling of the Aloha Cross Loader.

19/03/2026

"ISLA DOWNS" - RURAL PROPERTY FOR SALE
Isla Downs, Longreach is situated approximately 157km south/southwest of Longreach, and offers 43000Acres. Isla Downs has only been offered for sale twice in the last 70 years, with the current owner since 2001. This property is sweet versatile country in a tightly held location, and ideally located to access livestock weighing facilities at Blackall, Longreach and Quilpie. A lot of the fencing has been completed in the last 8 years and is securely watered. Isla Downs is suited to all aspects of a grazing enterprise, as cattle/sheep/goats.
Contact Cameron Elmes 0419 747 869 for more information and to arrange your inspection.
https://elmesrural.com.au/all_listings/isla-downs/

03/03/2026

Congratulations Ethan, well deserved recognition and we are all rooting for you!

✨ Announcing Our 2026 Young Person in Transport Award Nominees! ✨

We are incredibly proud to introduce our outstanding Young Person in Transport nominees for 2026! These emerging leaders are making their mark in our industry through dedication, innovation, and a genuine passion for the future of road transport.

👏 Join us in celebrating their achievements and wishing them the very best of luck!

Each nominee represents the next generation of talent helping drive our industry forward, and we couldn’t be more excited to recognise their contributions.

🌟 Good luck to all our nominees — we’re cheering for you!

12/02/2026

🌟 Thank You to Our National Sponsors 🌟

The LRTAQ extends our heartfelt thanks to our National Sponsors for their unwavering support of our association and the national livestock transport industry.

Your commitment helps us drive meaningful advocacy, deliver member value, and strengthen industry outcomes across Australia. We are proud to partner with organisations that share our vision for a safe, sustainable and progressive livestock transport sector.

With our 2026 LRTAQ Conference in Townsville fast approaching, we’re excited to come together, celebrate industry achievements, and continue important conversations — all made possible with your support.

Thank you for standing with us.

17/12/2025

The sheep export ban is no longer a political debate - it’s a lived reality in WA.
Shrinking flocks, shearing crews folding, transport demand collapsing, and international partners questioning our reliability.

One truth came out of LIVEXchange recently: even industries doing good work can lose everything if they lose the narrative.

For the cattle sector, and for all rural supply chains, this is a moment to double down on welfare, transparency, and communication. The cattle export industry shows what earned social licence looks like - strong welfare systems, professional handling, traceability, and deep partnerships with Indonesia and the region.

And at the centre of every supply chain is transport.

Rural carriers are the real-time observers of welfare, biosecurity, contamination risks, and food security pressures. Yet operators affected most by the sheep ban are also the least able to access transition funding - tied up in co-contributions and paperwork at the busiest time of year.

ALRTA will continue pushing for fairness, practical support, and policies that recognise the essential role rural transport plays in Australia’s food and fibre economy.

The sheep industry’s experience is a warning. The cattle industry’s trajectory is an opportunity. And our supply chains depend on strong, trusted, capable people.