AWN, Australia’s largest independent wool broker, has thrown its support behind a charity that provides immediate support for rural families and children in crisis. Wool buyers turned out in force to support the Michael Manion Wool Industry Foundation (MMWIF), which was established in 2015 in honour of a mate whose…
Growing up on a sheep property in the New England area of Northern NSW, Cassie Baile always knew that she wanted to work with sheep. Starting out working as a rouseabout and wool classer, Cassie then gained a place on a traineeship program before being offered a role as a…
AWN is pleased to announce the latest expansion of its livestock business, with the acquisition of Western Australian business S&C Livestock. AWN general manager of livestock and property, Peter Weaver said that the business, which will now trade under the AWN banner, will provide current S&C clients with the benefit…
AWN is pleased to announce the latest expansion of its livestock network, with AWN gaining access to the Tasmanian Livestock Exchanges (TLX) in Powranna and Oatlands. The first sale was conducted at Powranna on Monday, 4 January, and saw AWN represent over 60 per cent of the market at its…
The Annual First Cross Ewe and Ewe Lamb Sale was held at Edenhope on Thursday 11 November, yarding 10,200 ewe lambs and hoggets, making it the largest yarding in the over 30-year history of the sale. Prices averaged at $315 per head, with the sale grossing $3.3 million. The top…
Three Victorian AWN clients are revelling in skyrocketing prices for elite ultrafine and superfine wool with prices exceeding 8000c/kg. The top price in the nation last week went to the Mibus family’s Glenara Merino Stud at Dunkeld when a line of 13.7 micron wool was sold for 8000c/kg. Paul Reid,…
Australian-owned agribusiness AWN today announced the latest expansion of its livestock and property agency, confirming the establishment of four new branch and service locations. AWN now offers livestock services across Tasmania as it welcomes a team of experienced stockmen to the business, who will work alongside the AWN wool specialists…
AWN has hit the ground running for the opening of the 2020/2021 selling season with spirited bidding resulting in a bale of 12.8 micron wool smashing the $8000 mark. The best price seen at auction in more than three years, the ultrafine offering, described by grower Leon Phillips’ ‘Rosari’ Wodonga…
In a given year, one in five Australians will experience mental illness, with people in rural and remote locations particularly at risk. While physical first aid is widely accepted, many people are not knowledgeable or confident to offer assistance to someone impacted by mental illness. Since its inception in 2000,…
Eighteen months since the iconic women’s brand, Fella Hamilton, took over ownership of the Hedrena brand, we thought we would catch up with them and see how they are going. Fella Hamilton and Hedrena are the perfect marriage of two high-quality Australian brands. We couldn’t be more thrilled in offering…
Devastating bushfires, once-in-a-lifetime droughts, floods, trade wars and a global pandemic – 2020 has had it all, and it has been a lot to deal with for even the most resilient among us. AWN Managing Director John Colley was quick to recognise this and decided to help staff and clients…
Supply and demand, and turnarounds in seasonal conditions, are driving the movement of stock from Western Australia to the eastern states. Geoff Rice of AWN Langlands Hanlon in Parkes said after years of drought, producers are understocked but have been challenged in coming to grips with the current value…
