NEWS

Alex Scott and Staff started their business in 1886, so this year celebrated 140 years as an independent family and staff owned, stock and station agent. Last week they also opened their office in High Street, Yea, with an official opening night that included local clients and staff. Alexander Scott, the man who laid the sound foundation of the firm that was to become a household name in rural Victoria – more especially throughout Gippsland and the Mornington Peninsula – wa

Photos: JB and Ned from Strath Rural sold 397kg steers for $2,250 Scotie, Alora, Maxi and Rhodes McKinley from Murrindindi, selling a few weaners Alex Scott and Staff’s Tom Gibson (Pakenham), Jen Dunlop (Manager Yea Branch), Neil Darby (Warragul) Doug Towt, Yarra Glen, with Lester Jeffrey from Glenburn Joyce and David Fitzroy Alexandra, hoping to buy small steers

The next generation of Victorian Livestock and Property agents: Kristen and Oliver Sargeant with Lucy, Billy and Hazel Quinlan.

Photos: Shelley Love, Ross Draper and Mark Ashton, Glenburn Matt Pollard, Chris Pollard and Jason Wheatley, Nutrien Frank Coombs, Mangalore, with Sue and Michael Spagnolo, Yea Tim Halligan and Raelene Mold from Killingworth

Photos: Local livestock producer and transport operator Tom Oliver, with his daughters, Maggie and Grace Senior constable Jake Moffatt (Yea) and Acting sergeant Sam McCaffreay (Eildon) with Will Phillips Victorian Livestock and Property Barry Purvis and Gary Fitzgerald having a chat Erin White and Lockie White watching their family’s Inverugie weaners sell Michael and Fiona Lombardozzi from Tatura East Beef checking out the prices Nutrien agents auction the Charolais heifers

Photos: Michael and Anne Green, Buxton, checking prices ahead of the weaner sale later this month. Julie Henry, Coldstream, selling heavy steers, with Brad and Daniel Williams. Jordan Sim and Glenn Barwick, Alex Scott and Staff , with Alan Simpson, Pepper Hill Manager, alongside a pen of steers presented by the farm.

Photos: Lachie White and Tom Oliver Cindy Smith, Clinton and Lily Ryan and Lachie White Barry Stephens and Alan Christie Paul Hildebrand, Warren Davies, Sue Carpenter Ian Marshman, Chair Yea Saleyards Committee of Management Crowd attending the launch of the world first mouth mapping clinic at Yea Saleyards, with Ian Marshman speaking Locals waiting for their mouth mapping screening with specially trained nurses and doctors Elizabeth Sinclair, CEO Yea & District Memorial Hosp

Photos: Agriculture Victoria and Yea & District Memorial Hospital at the sale, offering bushfire recovery support, health checks and a friendly chat Harry and Dane from Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha making the most of the school holidays DEECA and Forest Fire Management sharing information and support following the Longwood bushfires Peter and Alison at today’s store sale

Photos: Bernie McCarthy L-R Diana Warwick, Tyson Bush, Austin Gerhardy, Ben Davies, Tom Davies Lily Richmond, Elders Bendigo, Finley Wagstaff, Nutrien Kyneton John Mathews, Highlands Phillip and Graeme Motschall, Panton Hill Bob Ziino, Yarra Glen Jack Ginnane, Leongatha Pen of Hereford steers @ 636kgs Ken Dickson, Merton, Jan Beer, Cheviot and Ian Brewster, Maindample Keith Diprose, Romsey Tammie Long at the Murrindindi Mobile Health Van

Photos: Clay, Jack and Paul from Yea at this week’s Combined Agents Store Sale Tarsha and Tom from TPV Holdings with their pen of steers sold this week Locals Daniel, Angelo and Don Amongst the action – strong prices held for heifers in the March Store Sale

Photos: Allen Koochew Tim Gibson, Alex Scott and Staff Clay Buckland Bruce and Stuart Hamilton L-R Anthony and Esterina D’Tella; Anthony Delaney, Elders stock agent Corey Welsh, Marysville Geoff Oliver George Virgona, Launching Place Carol and Stewart Young Rick Jenkin, Broadford Stuart, Rob, Bruce Hamilton Local legends Joyce and David Bluey Diamond and John Williamson, Yan Yean Matt Ellis; Farm Angels Helen Wise and Monique Mahoney; Andrew Embling, VLP agent L-R Yea & Distr

Yesterday’s hay convoy was met with an overwhelming show of support, and we want to sincerely thank everyone who turned out in the heat, helped, waved, cheered and made it so special. From the large crowd at the High Street/North Street intersection, proudly waving Aussie flags, to the strong gathering at the Yea Saleyards, the encouragement from the community was impossible to miss. At one point, a truck driver paused to take it all in, clearly moved by the flag-waving publi

Photos: The Outcross A-team L-R: Georgie McCrae, Bella Ross, Ella Kirby up on the rails, Millie Fisher, Annabelle Ford The Hamilton Family: Brandy Thompson, Johnny Hamilton, Rob, Sharna, Grace, Tom Cummings Jasper White from Scone, Antony Glynn from Moree, Josh Lennon from Inverell, George from Toowoomba Matt Helder, Jen Bennett, Scott Bennett Peter Hauser Graeme Broadbent (L) and Michael Purcell (R) Peter Elward Neil Beer in front of the new Murrindindi Mobile Health Van And

Photos: Michael Foote and Don Bowman both from Korumburra Elders stock agents, Rebecca Bleicher from Yea and Lily Richmond from Bendigo branch Andrew Hill from Elders Yea and Andrew Fulford, Yea Saleyards lane marshall Candice Clay, new member of the VLP team, and Sarah Austin, Mental Health Team Manager, Yea & District Memorial Hospital Crowd in the lane during selling Nutrien Ag team selling Local beef producer Paul Webster with Bruce Elliott, VLP Yea VLP team selling Alex

Photos: Good cattle and good company — Nick and Sunny at the Yea Saleyards. Morgan and Alby from Alex Scott & Staff attending today’s sale. Sally and Sarah from Yea and District Memorial Health, providing support and highlighting the importance of dementia care this week.

Photos: Mary Oliver and Hugh Homewood Cindy Smith and Max Martin Peter Tull and Gary Fitzgerald Rob Hamilton and Patrick Joyce Nutrien Ag team fielding bids

Photos: Another great day at Yea Saleyards with our next little stock handlers in town – Elsie, Gabriella and Finn down from Deniliquin for Nutrien’s Weaner sale. Geoff and Mary Oliver – long-time sellers and supports of Yea Saleyards, with a well-presented pen of steers in lane 1. Lachie and Mark Buttenshaw, from Outcross, who provide the weighing and scanning services at Yea Saleyards.

Photos: Elders team in action. Alex Scott & Staff and the VLP boys conferring. Elders team taking bids.

Photos: David and Joyce Fitzroy with a pen of well-bred steers they purchased at this week’s store sale. David previously worked at the Yea Saleyards, assisting with both pre-sale and sale-day operations. Rob Hill and Laurie Purcell taking in the strong line-up of well-finished cattle presented at Yea this week. Michael Purcell and Andrew Fulford, lane-way control officers, ensuring steady movement of livestock through the yards. Crowds gathered at the Yea Saleyards—pictured

Photos: Jan Beer and Paul Hildebrand from Yea admiring the healthy yarding presented by Nutrien this week. Kylie and Angelique, from Yea District Memorial Hospital , were on hand to support individuals and families. Social workers can offer counselling, information, advocacy, and help connecting with services when needed. Robyn and Steve from Seymour making the most of their day at the yards. Mel and Dean Spinks from Alexandra caught up with familiar faces and took in the act