News

Projects fast tracked

Two major projects for the local area will be fast tracked with low interest loans equalling $5 million. Berrigan Shire Council will spend $1 million of the loan amount to progress its Railway Park redevelopment and Lewis Crescent Residential...

Daniel Hughes
Sport

Finley girls mate Bushrangers training squad

Two Finley girls have been named in the 2020 Murray Bushrangers pre-season squad for the second year in a row. Olivia Ciccolini (U16) and Lily Sharp (U18) were named as part of the 71 player squad and, if selected, will represent their age groups in...

Daniel Hughes
News

Projects fast tracked

Two major projects for the local area will be fast tracked with low interest loans equalling $5 million. Berrigan Shire Council will spend $1 million of the loan amount to progress its Railway Park redevelopment and Lewis Crescent Residential...

Daniel Hughes
Sport

Swans sink Saints

Berrigan’s opening round of the 2019/20 Murray Valley Cricket Association Division One season resulted in a loss to Katunga, at Katunga, on Saturday. The Saints were brave in their endeavours and despite going down to the Swans, they fought hard...

Daniel Hughes
Sport

Swans sink Saints

Berrigan’s opening round of the 2019/20 Murray Valley Cricket Association Division One season resulted in a loss to Katunga, at Katunga, on Saturday. The Saints were brave in their endeavours and despite going down to the Swans, they fought hard...

Daniel Hughes
News

Jobs growth potential at Aerodrome

A new development proposal being considered for the Tocumwal Aerodrome precinct could potentially create 10 to 15 new jobs. Berrigan Shire Council has been approached to sell five hectares of land to the yet to be named ‘‘interested party’’...

Daniel Hughes
Sport

Bloods bowled over

Tocumwal’s Murray Valley Cricket Association Premier Division side’s season started with a four wicket loss to Nathalia on Saturday. After a tough week off the field, the Bloods were right in the contest but ultimately fell short of a first up...

Southern Riverina News

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News

Moama teen crashes car into Echuca power pole

A MOAMA teenager has been charged after a collision in Echuca early Friday. The 18-year-old P-plater was lucky to escape injury after crashing her Holden Cruz sedan into a concrete power pole at the corner of Crofton and Dickson streets just before...

Riverine Herald
News

Warramunda grants dying wish

THE wish of an elderly farmer was granted just hours before he passed away thanks to the Royal Flying Doctors Service and Warramunda Aged Care. John Hall, 84, visited his beloved farm and horses in Echuca earlier this month and enjoyed a beer with...

Holly Tregenza
News

Makia’s dream journey comes true

Three weeks after appealing for help to visit her dying movie legend father David Gulpilil, Shepparton’s Makia McLaughlin has realised her dream. Last week the 30-year-old travelled to Murray Bridge in South Australia to spend five days with her...

John Lewis
News

Echuca raid nets thousands of dollars in stolen property

A MAN is behind bars and thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen property has been recovered in an Echuca raid. Detectives swooped on a High St unit on October 2, where they found about 12 items believed to be stolen.“There were two bikes which have...

Ivy Jensen
News

Moama farmer sues Monsanto

MOAMA farmer Ross Wild is the first farmer in Australia to launch legal action against global chemical giant Monsanto, claiming its product Roundup has caused his cancer. Mr Wild, 67, has used Roundup on his mixed farming property since its...

Riverine Herald
News

Cold splash for charity

More than 70 people participated in the Jerilderie Charity Golf/Bowls Day on Sunday, to aid research on Motor Neurone Disease. A ‘Big Freeze’ component was again added to the event this year, which co-organiser Carmel Butcher was in part to...

Daniel Hughes
News

School names new leaders

As the HSC rounds the corner for the graduating class of 2019, so does the turnover of responsibilities to Finley High School’s new school captain and vice captains. Girls captain Niamh Mason will take over the responsibilities from outgoing...

Daniel Hughes
News

From Finley to war zones, and the Emmys

Originally from the quiet streets of Finley, Cheryll Simpson has spent the past 16 years producing news coverage from some of the world’s most dangerous war zones. As senior producer of ‘VICE News Tonight’, which aired on HBO, Ms Simpson and her...

Daniel Hughes

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EVENTS

Events

Yarrawonga Mulwala Multisport Festival

The eighth annual Yarrawonga Mulwala Multisport Festival is brought to you by Yarrawonga Mulwala Tourism and Business and Mulwala Waterski Club. Now in its seventh year, the annual Yarrawonga Mulwala Multisport Festival is a major participation and...

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Alana Christensen
Events

Seymour Cup

Everyone is talking about the races… rolling out the picnic blanket, gathering in groups to pop a few corks and create some memories, getting dressed to impress and generally enjoying the unique vibes that you can only get from an amazing day...

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Seymour Telegraph
Events

Rotary Trivia Night

Join us for our annual trivia night. Hurry and get your tables together. Tickets are available at Cartridge World Seymour. Date: Saturday, October 26 Time: 6.15pm for 7.00pm start Address: St Mary’s College Hall , McIntyre Street, Seymour...

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Seymour Telegraph

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Regional

News

Are traders ready for plastic bag ban?

There is less than a month until lightweight plastic shopping bags are banned, and Greater Shepparton City Council is urging businesses to be ready. The ban includes compostable, degradable and biodegradable plastics and starts on November 1. It will...

Shepparton News
News

Campaspe Shire Council looking to curb kerbside waste attitudes

IF YOU’RE not sure what goes in your bin, where your bin goes or if it’s too heavy for kerbside collection, you’ll soon find out. After increasing levels of contaminated kerbside recycling at the Veolia Echuca Materials Recovery Facility, Campaspe...

Lachlan Durling
News

Coo-ee: Funerals, train crashes and gunfights

When 33-year-old Robert Campbell died in the train collision at Baddaginnie in 1894, his body was taken to his Byrne St home.

Benalla Ensign
News

Echuca Mr Perfect barbecues highlight men’s mental health

EVERYONE knows someone who seems like Mr Perfect – that guy who has it all together, from work to relationships to everything in between. But for too many men, ‘Mr Perfect’ can be a mask for a far deeper pain. For Echuca’s...

Charmayne Allison
News

Kutcha Edwards live in Nathalia

Mutti Mutti singer and songwriter Kutcha Edwards is performing live in Nathalia later this month. Supported by Moira Arts and Culture Inc and the G.R.A.I.N Store, the event on October 27 kicks off at 1 pm with support act local Yorta Yorta woman...

Cobram Courier
News

Warning after abandoned campfire found

Tallarook residents Anna and Luke Rogan are reminding people to be mindful when camping after a fire near their property. Anna and Luke were walking with their two children on the Great Victorian Rail Trail near their property when they noticed...

David Rak
News

Life’s a bit of a puzzle

“I’ve got a few little tricks to make life easier,” Rod Kestle says as he picks up a puzzle piece off the desk. “People mainly go for colour; I go for shape, and you’ve basically got four different shapes.&rdquo...

James Arbuthnott
News

Historic bridge celebrates 145 years of crossings

FOR those who have driven, walked or cycled it, the bridge on Sugarloaf Rd, Axedale, facilitates a quick and convenient passage across Axe Creek. It is fascinating to look at — the structure is nearly a century and a half old.

Vanessa Wiltshire
Sport

Hill Top Golf Club women’s notes

The stroke event sponsored by Drummond Golf was an important day as it was the playoff for the Silver Spoon, the second qualifying round of the Veterans event, and the Star medallist play-off. Jan Coe played well to win A-grade with 69 nett, which...

Tatura Guardian
News

Staying safe in grass pollen season

Grass pollen season has officially begun, bringing an increase in asthma and hay fever and the chance of epidemic thunderstorm asthma. Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Dr Brett Sutton said Victoria’s epidemic thunderstorm asthma risk forecasting...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Church’s past finds a presence in the future

The St Andrew’s Lutheran congregation held a belated 50th anniversary service on Sunday, October 6, coupled with a celebration to mark its inclusion with St Luke’s Lutheran Parish, Albury. This was a low key event to acknowledge the journey of...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Webster adds another accolade to the trophy cabinet

Benalla product Becky Webster continues to rake in the accolades this football season, taking out Geelong’s VFLW best-and-fairest award last month. With more midfield minutes this season, the defender tallied 262 votes to finish ahead of...

Meg Saultry
Galleries

Karramomus CWA’s high tea community fundraiser

Wednesday afternoon was filled with scrumptious scones and the finest tea, as Karramomus Country Women’s Association held a high tea community fundraiser.

Morgan Dyer

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Rural

News

Girgarre Open Garden Festival

Campaspe Shire Council and Rushworth and District Community Bank will be running an open garden festival in Girgarre, where guests can view five spectacular gardens. The Sunday, October 27 event is part of a major fundraiser for the Girgarre...

Country News
Country News

Water floods NSW farm and forest

Water is breaking banks and flooding the property owned by Lee and Mal Hannan.

Olivia Duffey
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
Dairy

Tough competition at Shepparton Show

Young cattle wranglers from the age of nine were in the competition ring for junior handler competitions at Shepparton Show on Friday

Country News
Country News

Top ranked rams up for sale at Benalla Saleyards

The country’s highest ranked ram for lean meat yield and the highest ranked ram for number of lambs weaned will be up for sale at the Ivadene Poll Dorset ram sale.

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
Livestock

Owners pleased with ram sale result

Sammon Bros Majella Poll Dorset Flock Ram Sale received an average of $1140, selling 94 rams out of 101 on Friday, September 20 at Shepparton. The sale generated a good crowd with the top-priced ram purchased by Andrew Muller of Molyullah (south of...

Country News
Horticulture

$10m to help combat pest

A further $10million has been invested into sterile fruit fly research as part of a three-year Hort Innovation-managed project.

Country News
Dairy

Rabobank forecasts further milk production drop in 2019-20

Australian milk production fell by 5.7 per cent, a loss of 530 million litres, in the 2018-19 season, according to Rabobank’s latest global Dairy Quarterly report.

Rodney Woods
News

Dairy body slammed for basin comments

A claim by a leading dairy lobby group that drought is responsible for high irrigation prices has created consternation anger and surprise among Victorian dairy farmers. Australian Dairy Farmers president Terry Richardson made the claim last week in...

Geoff Adams
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
Management

Efficiencies in scale as US producers expand operation

EVERYTHING LOOKED new. There were no marks on the walls and any manure which splashed on the milking machines was quickly pressure cleaned-off. The 80 Holsteins calmly chewing their cuds where spinning around on a shiny rotary platform. Above all...

Dairy News
Country News

New MDBA office to open in Mildura

Mildura is set to become home to the Inspector-General of Murray-Darling Basin Water Resources, with one of the two offices being set up in the city.

Geoff Adams
Cropping

Cropping research and industry issues discussed at field day

Local research being conducted at the Riverine Research Centre at Yarrawonga and issues of importance to the industry were on the agenda at the recent Riverine Plains and FAR Australia Spring Field Day.

Rodney Woods
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
Water

Katandra West farmer slams MDBA

Laurie and Gayle Clark have always gone quietly about the business of dairy farming on their Katandra West property.

Sophie Baldwin

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National & world

National

Sydney wins bid to host WorldPride in 2023

Sydney will host the international LGBTQI festival WorldPride in 2023 after defeating rival bidders Montreal and Houston in a vote.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Australian share market set for quiet week

The Australian share market is likely to open softer on Monday following the US and European markets down.

AAP Newswire
World

US troops leaving Syria are going to Iraq

All of the US troops withdrawing from northern Syria will move to western Iraq to continue the campaign against Islamic State, the US Defense Secretary says.

AAP Newswire
World

Trump abandons plan to host G7 at Florida

Donald Trump has ditched his plan to host next year’s Group of Seven economic summit of leaders at his Florida golf resort, after a torrent of criticism.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Glen Boss loving calling Sydney home

Still on a high from winning the $14 million Everest on Yes Yes Yes, Glen Boss has a new lease of life at the age of 50.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Star Saint Hannebery in AFL foot setback

Dan Hannebery’s poor run with injury at St Kilda has continued with the former Sydney star fracturing a bone in his foot.

AAP Newswire
National

Dangerous chemicals in burnt Vic warehouse

Investigators have found as much as 10 million litres of dangerous chemicals still sitting in a burned out Melbourne warehouse more than a year after the fire.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Hasselhoff a fan of classic Trabant car

Knight Rider and Baywatch actor David Hasselhoff has admitted he’s a fan of the low-cost, oft-ridiculed, classic East German, communist-era Trabant car.

AAP Newswire
National

Morrison ‘inoculates’ China relationship

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says a lengthy meeting with Chinese Vice-President Wang Qishan in Jakarta covered the full gamut of the relationship.

AAP Newswire