Southern Riverina News

Cats fall from top of the ladder

Finley have fallen from top spot of the Murray Valley Cricket Association Division One ladder after a devastating loss to the Deni Rhinos on Saturday. In what was ideal weather for cricket the Hilliers got stuck in to the previously top seeded Cats...

Daniel Hughes

New Finley Sergeant

Daniel Hughes

Jerilderie bat big

Jerilderie played host to Katamatite last Saturday and on winning the toss decided to bat first in the Division Two clash of the Murray Valley Cricket Association. The home side got off to a great start...

Southern Riverina News

Jerilderie bat big

Southern Riverina News

Plans to re-evaluate

The Convoy to Canberra was a massive success with the Murray Darling Basin Plan and Murray Darling Basin Agreement set to be re-evaluated. Hundreds of people gathered on the front doors of Old Parliament House in Canberra on Monday demanding a change...

Daniel Hughes

The ‘Eagle’ strikes

Finley young-gun Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Haynes was the hero of the day for Finley in an absolute thriller on Saturday. In what came down to a last over decider between the Cats and Berrigan Saints in Division One of the Murray Valley Cricket...

Daniel Hughes

28 Nov 2019

Most popular

Women jailed after insurance job led to bushfire

A judge has condemned the actions of a Shepparton mother who started a bushfire after setting her car alight in a bid to lodge a false insurance claim.

Liz Mellino

02 Dec 2019

Car crash at Karingal

A man was taken to hospital after driving his car through the wall of Seymour’s Karingal nursing home this morning. Police were called to the scene just after 9am where an elderly man had accidentally hit the accelerator and driven through an...

David Rak

Trial begins for Mooroopna murder

The Supreme Court trial of a man charged with murder of another man at Mooroopna last year has started.

Liz Mellino

Accused man’s mother gives evidence in murder trial

The mother of a man who allegedly assaulted her former partner has recalled the moment she saw her son continually punch the victim prior to his death.

Liz Mellino

Free parking free-for-all in parts of Campaspe Shire

FORGET just the first day, Campaspe Shire has gone the whole hog and is giving shoppers the gift that keeps on giving; 12 days of free parking at two carparks in town.

Lachlan Durling

Fun and colourful festival

A colourful wonderland of sight and sound greeted 9500 people from throughout Australia at the 12th annual Strawberry Fields Festival, held in Tocumwal at the weekend. The popular music and arts event attracted a sold-out crowd to the banks of the...

Daniel Hughes

STEM scholarship to help Madeline

High school student Madeline Dundon has been the beneficiary of a $1000 scholarship she plans to use for further tertiary education. The Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) scholarship was recently presented to Madeline by Country...

Daniel Hughes

Caffeine for convoy

Hundreds of the region’s farmers and business owners had an early wake up call with a five hour drive ahead of them as they rallied to the streets of Canberra early this week.

Daniel Hughes

EVENTS

Paddlehub - Lake Ramble - Just for Women

What: Paddle Victoria’s Just For Women Paddlehub offers activities for women looking to experience paddling for the first time or to further develop their paddling skills. Secure your spot and pre book now! When: 11 am to 1 pm...

Ilias Bakalla

8 Dec

GV Pride Shepparton Christmas BBQ - all welcome!

GV Pride members (FREE) and friends alike ($5pp) are invited to share in the joy and happiness of the holiday season this Christmas - ALL WELCOME! BYO steak or anything fancy, but in the spirit of giving we’ll provide sausages, onions, bread...

Shepparton News

8 Dec

Water Waves Aqua Aerobics

What: Aqua Aerobics classes are designed to cater for all fitness levels, abilities and ages. It is a great cardiovascular workout and low impact on your joints. Water Waves is a healthy way to cool off in the summer, socialise with others and...

Ilias Bakalla

9 Dec

Messy Play

What: Join us for a messy play session where children will have the freedom to develop their imagination and social skills! Bookings essential. When: 9.30am to 10.30am Where: St Anne’s College, 72 Wendouree Dve, Kialla. Cost: Free

Ilias Bakalla

11 Dec

Regional

Children’s book takes region by storm

For the past 18 months, David James has been toiling tirelessly with his wife, Sara, and Latvian illustrator Azante Zamyslov, to perfect his freshly published book Calm of the Storm

Shepparton News

3 hours ago

BoM expects warmer and drier summer

THE Bureau of Meteorology has warned Victorian residents to expect warmer-than-average conditions this summer in the release of its 2019/20 Summer Outlook. The climate outlook shows a high likelihood of warmer than average days and nights for most...

Jared Prestwidge

20 hours ago

A history of local news in Benalla

Within four years he became editor of Hunt’s paper and not long after, he moved to Tungamah where he was appointed editor of the Moira Independent

Simon Ruppert

07 Dec 2019

The Lead

The Lead - December 8

Students from St Joseph’s College have made it their mission to help others by creating projects that they believe will benefit the community

Riverine Herald

1 hour ago

Opening up for all

Moira Shire locals united to celebrate female resilience at a community breakfast on Thursday, gathering for the 16 Days of Activism event as part of its Resilient Rural Women Forum series. Hosted at Cobram Civic Centre by Moira Shire Council, the...

Cobram Courier

11 hours ago

The place for unique gifts

Cottonfields is the place to be if you are looking for a unique Christmas gift. The local gift shop is open right up until Christmas eve and has a huge range of hard-to-find items. Cottonfields has a range of Charlie Bears — collectable teddy...

David Rak

Elmore honour their local officer

THE Elmore community came together recently to award Leading Senior Constable Shane Bourke a certification of appreciation, acknowledging his commitment to the service and protection of the district. The certificate was signed by many of the major...

Jared Prestwidge

11 hours ago

Ray White Heathcote celebrate eight years of Christmas giving

THIS Christmas, Ray White Heathcote will continue its popular tradition of giving with the return of ‘A little Ray of giving’. The inspiring Christmas campaign will see Ray White Heathcote partner with St Vincent de Paul Society to help...

Vanessa Wiltshire

Tiny Tatura idea taking on the world

The café may be small but the Coffee+ waste warriors’ newest innovation has taken the world by storm.

Morgan Dyer

Community urged to ‘rise up’

Leading mental health expert Mark Bateman has urged the local community to ‘rise up’ and take responsibility for the care and support of people facing challenges in the area. More than 40 people attended a presentation from Mr Bateman about life...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Murray Irrigation axes six

Murray Irrigation (MI) has announced the removal of at least six roles as part of Phase One of its Business Review, in response to pressures placed upon the business by ongoing dry conditions. MI CEO Phil Endley said the decision to reduce staff...

Corowa Free Press

PDFNL | 2019 best and fairests

BERRIGAN Gun talent Harley Middleton claimed a second best-and-fairest for the Saints with a strong season in the midfield and up forward. He beat runners-up Will Robinson and Adam Way to add this year’s award to his 2016 triumph. Rorri Phibbs...

Alex Mitchell

Galleries

Hundreds celebrate Pink Ribbon Brunch

A celebration of love, life, happiness and health, more than 600 guests filled the Eastbank Centre yesterday for the Shepparton News Pink Ribbon Brunch

Shepparton News

28 Oct 2019

Rural

Prepare your livestock for fire threat

Now is the time for all livestock owners to be prepared and have a clear strategy to carry out in the event of a fire emergency on their farm. A key factor in minimising the threat to livestock during a bushfire or on extreme fire danger days is to...

Rodney Woods

Water

Littleproud calls for leadership as NSW discuss pulling out of basin plan

Federal Water Minister David Littleproud has called for calm, leadership and common sense in the water debate in NSW. Mr Littleproud said it was important the NSW Government understood the full ramifications of withdrawing from the Murray-Darling...

Rodney Woods

Animal Health

Know your fodder: feed testing facts

THIS SEASON there is the potential for a fodder supply shortage across Australia’s dairy regions. In times of low pasture supply, it is essential to carefully plan what the likely feed requirements will be for your herd and actively manage the...

Dairy News

11 Oct 2019

Dairy

Odgers re-elected to DA board

Dairy Australia’s re-elected chairman of the board says the last financial year was a tough one and none tougher for the Murray Dairy region in northern Victoria and the southern Riverina. Jeff Odgers from Ardmona said persistent, very dry...

Geoff Adams

Livestock

Lupin allowed into NSW to feed livestock

In a win for farmers, new biosecurity permits have opened lupin supply lines to feed livestock in drought-affected NSW. NSW DPI plant product integrity and standards manager Janine O’Donnell said access to new sources of lupin would help ease the...

Rodney Woods

Markets

Australian milk production continues to slide, while global markets present opportunities

THE 2018–19 season will most certainly be remembered as an exceptionally challenging season for the Australian dairy industry. Universally high feed costs, record high temporary irrigation water costs and widespread dry seasonal conditions have...

Sofia Omstedt

12 Jul 2019

Draft dairy plan released

After hearing the views of more than 1500 people, the draft Australian Dairy Plan has been published. The draft plan sets out a range of industry-wide initiatives to restore confidence, lift profitability and stimulate growth. On the basis of modest...

Rodney Woods

Horticulture

New podcast for horticultural growers

A new resource designed to arm horticultural growers with everything they need to grow their business has been released by Hort Innovation. The podcast series, titled Growing Matters, is now freely available to download or stream through Apple...

Rodney Woods

Dairy

Australian Dairy Conference registrations now open

Registrations are now open for the 2020 Australian Dairy Conference. The culture of the dairy industry will take centre stage at the Melbourne event, including the impacts of cultural aspects at a broader level and in relation to on-farm...

Rodney Woods

Sale tops at $17,000

The daughter of the 2018 International Dairy Week Best Udder Champion topped the prices at the complete dispersal sale of the Finley stud Hawova on November 28. Hawova Favre Tamie’s daughter sold for $17 000 at Shepparton Regional...

Rodney Woods

Machinery & Products

Sneak peek of new tractor technology at AgQuip

VISITORS TO this year’s AgQuip Field Days from August 20 to 22 at Gunnedah enjoyed a sneak peek at the next generation in Case IH’s high-horsepower tractor technology. The new AFS Connect Magnum, powered by the company’s Advanced Farming...

Dairy News

13 Sep 2019

Management

Robotic technology embedded in farm’s future

TASMANIA’S DORNAUF Dairies has successfully transitioned its Gala Farm to the latest generation of voluntary milking technology following the installation of eight DeLaval VMS V300 milking robots. Farm owners Nick and Rebekah Dornauf say the...

Dairy News

26 Nov 2019

Water

Irrigators receive date for water trade rules

Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville has confirmed an interim regulation for tagged water use to begin on Thursday, December 12, pending final approval. “These changes will create an even playing field for northern Victorian irrigators...

Jamieson Salter

01 Dec 2019

Cropping

Understand the effects of carryover herbicides

To help growers better understand the issues involved, the Grains Research and Development Corporation has produced a fact sheet: Rotational constraints for pulse crops following the use of aminopyralid, clopyralid and picloram herbicides

Rodney Woods

06 Nov 2019

From the Experts

ABV release prompts sire review

The August release of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) and the upcoming joining season will have dairy farmers around the country thinking about the next best sires to use over their herds. While breeding enthusiasts will delve into great detail...

Dairy News

13 Sep 2019

New study proves commercial reality

University researchers in Western Australia have proven what Deniliquin people have known for years — pest European carp can make good fertiliser. Researchers at Curtin University in Western Australia found that dead carp could be used...

Geoff Adams

National & world

National

Second-busiest auction week of the year

Housing data shows Australia has had its second-busiest auction week of the year, with more than 2800 homes going under the hammer.

AAP Newswire

4 hours ago

Finance

EFTPOS provider Tyro dazzles on ASX debut

EFTPOS company Tyro Payments has had a successful float on the ASX, thrilling members of Sydney’s fintech community.

AAP Newswire