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Beef Australia

Name: Beef Australia
Address: Rockhampton Showgrounds, Rockhampton, QLD, 4700, AU
Telephone: +61 07 4922 2989
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Beef Australia is Australia's leading Beef Expo. Save the Date for Beef2027, 2 - 8 May 2027, in Rockhampton. See you at .

Beef Australia exists for the advancement of the Australian beef community and has a vision to be a world-class organisation that promotes, advances, and celebrates a sustainable beef industry. Join us in Rockhampton between the 2nd and 8th of May 2027 for a week-long exhibition and celebration of all facets of the industry, including producers, scientists, chefs, students, exhibitors, and everyone in between.

02/06/2026

The Graeme Acton Beef Connections Program 2026-27 recently hosted its mentor/mentee group sessions in Brisbane. This program is designed to grow future leaders in the Australian beef industry. 📈

Well done to the entire group for an insightful and successful session!

01/06/2026

Update on Airbnb Information Sessions | Beef 2027

Thank you to all who have registered for the upcoming Airbnb information sessions on June 3rd, many of you have reached out to us with questions about these sessions, our updates include:

👉The Rockhampton session is now fully booked you can register for the waitlist. https://forms.gle/hzgeonaqsQfN1YKL7
👉The Yeppoon session still has availability, so register now to secure your spot. https://beef2027yeppoon.splashthat.com/
👉For those enquiring about online sessions, please register your interest here: https://forms.gle/iGKhEUiipDn5SYqs7

20/05/2026

Less than 12-months to go to Beef 2027!

It’s not only an event, it’s a tradition. It’s where Australia’s best in cattle are named, where industry comes to connect and where new ideas begin.

We look forward to meeting you at Beef 2027!

19/05/2026

Become an Airbnb Host | Beef 2027

Join us for a free community information night with Airbnb and Beef Australia to learn how locals are earning income by hosting during Beef 2027.

You’ll find out:

• What homes in your area are actually earning
• How to prepare your space
• How Airbnb protects you and your property
• How to stay in control with your own rules
• Who supports you if something goes wrong

Free event | Seats limited – REGISTER NOW!

📍 June 3rd, 12:15pm Yeppoon (Keppel Bay Sailing Club)
👉 Register here for the Yeppoon Event https://beef2027yeppoon.splashthat.com/

📍 June 3rd, 6:00pm Rockhampton (Rockhampton Leagues Club)
👉 Register here for the Rockhampton Event https://beef2027.splashthat.com/

Light refreshments provided
No experience needed. No obligation. Just information.

15/05/2026

Our 12-months to Beef 2027 celebrations continued in Brisbane and Armidale this week.

Such a wonderful reflection of the mix of people who make the Australian beef industry what it is.

From the paddock to the boardroom and every part of the industry in between, it's the diversity of these connections that make this event so special.

Meet you at Beef 2027!

Full gallery of images will be available soon on the Beef Australia website.

08/05/2026

The countdown to Beef 2027 has officially begun.

Thank you to our members, partners, stakeholders and special guests who joined us in Rockhampton last night for our first Beef 2027 Launch Event. It was a fantastic evening marking the start of the journey to Australia’s premier beef industry event.

We were honoured to host Hon.Tony Perrett, Minister for Primary Industries, who reflected on his long-standing connection to the Beef Expo, attending since 1991 and confirming he’ll be back again next year.

A sincere thank you to Aunty Sally Vea Vea for delivering a warm and meaningful Welcome to Country.
We look forward to what’s ahead as we build toward Beef 2027.

01/05/2026

12 MONTHS TO GO!

Counting down to the Australian beef industry’s biggest week 2 - 8 May 2027.

Beef 2027 is a week‑long celebration built on tradition and driven by what’s next for our industry.

Expect the crowd favourites you know and love... beef, cattle competitions, trade exhibits, tech and innovation, education, seminars and entertainment, alongside exciting new ideas and experiences from across the beef supply chain.

Meet you at

28/04/2026

Security Services | Invitation to Tender

Beef Australia is seeking detailed and costed Proposals for the provision of Security Services for Beef 2027, including the provision of qualified and licenced security personnel.

Proposals must be received by 5.00pm on Wednesday 20th May 2026.

👉 Find the Security Services Tender and 2027 Security Preliminary Roster here: https://bit.ly/4txnUo9

25/04/2026

Meet the Mentees | 2026/2027 Graeme Acton Beef Connections Program

Meet Amelia Unthank. Millie grew up in southern NSW, with strong foundations in the beef industry through her family’s stock and station agency. With a background in bioengineering and computer science, her career has spanned university in Melbourne, ag‑technology development in Canberra, and now Cloncurry, QLD.

As Agtech Manager at MDH Pty Ltd, she works at the intersection of data, technology and on‑ground production to ensure innovation delivers practical value, while remaining actively involved in industry dialogue through Brian Unthank Rural and as a co‑founder of The Primary Source.

23/04/2026

Meet the Mentees | 2026/2027 Graeme Acton Beef Connections Program

Meet Caitlin Herbert, a sixth‑generation farmer at Gundamain, a diversified family enterprise near Eugowra in Central West NSW, operating a cattle feedlot, Angus breeding herd, sheep enterprises, and broadacre cropping. She works across all areas of the business, with a strong interest in the role feedlots play in building a resilient Australian beef supply chain.

A 2025 Nuffield Scholar, Caitlin is researching feedlot contributions to resilience, sustainability, and supply chain integration, and is actively involved in industry leadership through the Australian Lot Feeders Association.

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Rockhampton Showgrounds
Rockhampton, QLD
4700

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61 07 4922 2989

Website

http://www.beefaustralia.com.au/

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