Cattle prices hit 'a new gear' as rain tumbles down
Price records were broken in the cattle market this week as widespread rain fell across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Matt began his career with ABC Rural in 2007 and has spent more than 15 years reporting across northern Australia.
Matt is the host of the NT Country Hour and also presents the Market Report on ABC Landline.
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Price records were broken in the cattle market this week as widespread rain fell across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
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