The 2026 Elders Outback Invitational Bull Sale in Longreach, Queensland, has been postponed to Wednesday 15 April, following widespread wet weather across much of Western Queensland. The sale will now be held at the Western Queensland Livestock Exchange (WQLX) in Longreach, with the auction commencing at 11am Queensland time.
Despite the change of date, the highly anticipated event will still showcase a strong line-up of quality stud bulls from some of northern Australia’s progressive breeding operations, offering commercial cattle producers access to proven genetics suited to the region’s demanding conditions.
A powerful draft of 124 performance-driven bulls representing eight breeds and composite lines will go under the hammer. The catalogue has been assembled from nine respected studs and includes 20 Shorthorn, 24 Angus, 10 Angus x Charolais x Senepol, 10 Angus x Santa Gertrudis, 15 Santa Gertrudis, 23 Charolais, six Charbray and 16 Simbrah bulls.
Vendors contributing to this year’s sale include Royalla Shorthorns, K5X Angus, Moongool Charolais, Yarrawonga Cattle Co, Bendalla Santa Gertrudis, Glenlea Beef and Challambi Charolais. Each stud brings a reputation for producing structurally sound, performance-oriented cattle designed to thrive in northern production systems.
The diversity of the offering ensures buyers will have access to sires suited to a broad range of breeding objectives. British-bred cattle such as Angus and Shorthorn provide strong maternal traits, fertility and calving ease, while European-influenced breeds including Charolais offer additional growth and carcase yield. Tropically adapted breeds and composites such as Santa Gertrudis, Charbray and Simbrah deliver the resilience and weight-for-age performance needed in harsher environments.
The Elders Outback Invitational Bull Sale has built a reputation for presenting bulls backed by sound data, structural integrity and practical on-farm performance. With Longreach positioned in the heart of Queensland’s grazing country, the sale continues to attract repeat buyers looking for reliable herd improvers capable of adding value in commercial herds.
Buyers will have the option of attending the sale in person or bidding remotely via the StockLive online platform, ensuring those still managing wet conditions on their properties can participate without travelling.
To support agents and buyers, a two per cent rebate will be available to outside agents who attend the sale, introduce buyers in writing at least 24 hours prior to the auction and settle accounts within seven days. An Elders Insurance representative will also be present on the day, offering competitive livestock insurance options to protect purchases from the fall of the hammer.
Previous sales have demonstrated strong demand for the quality genetics on offer. In 2025, 77 of the 88 bulls offered sold to a top average of $7591, achieving an 88 per cent clearance and a gross of $583,000 across seven studs representing five breeds. The 2024 sale also delivered solid results, with 90 of the 110 lots selling to record an 82 per cent clearance and an average of $6429 for a gross of $578,610.
With proven genetics, a diverse catalogue and strong buyer confidence, the rescheduled 2026 Elders Outback Invitational Bull Sale is shaping as another important fixture on the northern seedstock calendar.
Contacts: Tim Salter (0429 649 693), Andrew Meara (0427 210 634), or Cipp Murray (0477 977 982).
