EDITOR'S PICKS

Federal win sparks Vic Liberal reflection

The importance of a positive election campaign has been impressed on Victoria’s Liberal party following the weekend federal victory.

AAP Newswire

35 minutes ago

Watch MFL interleague livestream

McPherson Media Group

Sussan returns for seventh term ready to ‘improve’ plan

SUSSAN Ley has proved her point.

Charmayne Allison

Do your Senate research

Much of the attention on the federal election in Farrer has been on the lower house, and about who will be our next local member.

Southern Riverina News

Do your Senate research

Much of the attention on the federal election in Farrer has been on the lower house, and about who will be our next local member.

Southern Riverina News

Rescue boat disembarks migrants in Italy

A German rescue ship has disembarked 47 migrants at an Italian port in a setback to the hardline Italian interior minister.

AAP Newswire

Have a ball in Finley

Don’t want to spend Saturday night in front of the television watching hours of federal election coverage? Beat the boredom at the Finley Rice Strippers Ball.

Southern Riverina News

Combating animal activists top of UDV conference agenda

The Labor Party’s proposal for a floor price for milk was cautiously welcomed by national dairy advocacy groups at the UDV Conference in Melbourne on Friday.

Geoff Adams

Finance

Incitec Pivot profit tumbles on Qld floods

Incitec Pivot’s first-half profit has tumbled by more than two thirds following the north Queensland floods.

AAP Newswire

2 minutes ago

Rescue boat disembarks migrants in Italy

A German rescue ship has disembarked 47 migrants at an Italian port in a setback to the hardline Italian interior minister.

AAP Newswire

Have a ball in Finley

Don’t want to spend Saturday night in front of the television watching hours of federal election coverage? Beat the boredom at the Finley Rice Strippers Ball.

Southern Riverina News

Combating animal activists top of UDV conference agenda

The Labor Party’s proposal for a floor price for milk was cautiously welcomed by national dairy advocacy groups at the UDV Conference in Melbourne on Friday.

Geoff Adams

Finance

Incitec Pivot profit tumbles on Qld floods

Incitec Pivot’s first-half profit has tumbled by more than two thirds following the north Queensland floods.

AAP Newswire

2 minutes ago

Most popular

2019 Land Of Plenty music festival line-up announced

An electric line-up has been announced for the 2019 Land Of Plenty music festival to be held in Shepparton later this year. Following through on last month’s promise to bring some of Australia’s hottest bands to the Goulburn Valley, the Greater...

Laura Briggs

14 May 2019

Footballer’s bleed on brain and fight for life

AN UNDERA footballer is fighting for his life after an incident during a Kyabram District League reserves game against Violet Town on Saturday, May 4.

Alex Mitchell

Shepparton man charged in relation to numerous offences

Numerous charges

Shepparton News

13 May 2019

GVL: JR’s top 50

Tatura icon John Ryan has delivered yet another eye-catching Goulburn Valley League top 50, with Seymour superstar Jason Cole claiming his rightful place at the top of the pack.

Alex Mitchell

Chaos after truck and tractor collide in Waaia

Police said a man was lucky to be alive after the tractor he was driving and a B-double truck collided in Waaia on Friday night.

Liz Mellino

13 May 2019

Election analysis: Sam Birrell

That was an election result most did not see coming.

Shepparton News

33 minutes ago

Ten separate charges

A 26 year-old man has been remanded in custody on 10 different offences alleged to have occurred in Narrandera and Finley.

Southern Riverina News

Morrison closes in on majority

The latest vote count still has the Liberal-National coalition short of a majority in parliament, but Labor has conceded defeat at the May 18 election.

AAP Newswire

Galleries

St Georges Road celebrates families week

A number of community organisations came together for the fifth annual Families Week event at St Georges Road Primary School yesterday.

Tara Whitsed

Trump threatens Iran ‘with official end’

US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran in a tweet as tensions escalate, warning “If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran.“

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

Tributes flow for hero lifesavers

The south — west Victorian dairy community has lost two of its finest. The deaths of long — term dairy farmers and Port Campbell surf lifesaving volunteers Ross and Andy Powell has rocked the local town, the farming community and the national...

Dairy News

17 hours ago

Local

Do your Senate research

Much of the attention on the federal election in Farrer has been on the lower house, and about who will be our next local member.

Southern Riverina News

Have a ball in Finley

Don’t want to spend Saturday night in front of the television watching hours of federal election coverage? Beat the boredom at the Finley Rice Strippers Ball.

Southern Riverina News

Watch MFL interleague livestream

McPherson Media Group

Ten separate charges

A 26 year-old man has been remanded in custody on 10 different offences alleged to have occurred in Narrandera and Finley.

Southern Riverina News

Three Finley greats

Finley can boast it’s one of the state’s best breeding towns for top footballers with three locally born stars named in the greatest NSW football team of all time.

James Bennett

Redeyes fall to an 11 goal haul

A fourth quarter fade-out saw Blighty cop an 85 point loss to Katamatite in round five of the Picola & District League on Saturday.

Southern Riverina News

Farmers meet the governor

Blighty’s Hannah Campbell has explained issues of concern in the region to New South Wales Governor Margaret Beazley.

Southern Riverina News

Seamer elected as president

Berrigan

Southern Riverina News

Syd’s honour

Syd Dudley is a proud rural health advocate and says he has no plans of slowing down soon.

James Bennett

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EVENTS

Flowerdale Community Market

The Flowerdale Community Market is held on the third Sunday of every month from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The Market is located at the Flowerdale Hall at 3380 Whittlesea-Yea Road, Flowerdale, Victoria. You can enjoy a delicious devonshire tea or some hot...

Simone Dunne

19 May

Alexandra on Perkins Market

The Alexandra on Perkins Market – after more than a decade away, the monthly market makes a welcome return to the heart of the Alexandra township. Just a short leisurely stroll from the local shops and cafes, visitors and locals can now enjoy...

Simone Dunne

25 May

Benalla Lakeside Market

Wide range of fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, gifts and much more. Live entertainment each month. This market is organised and managed by the Rotary and Lions Clubs of Benall

Simone Dunne

25 May

Kilmore Scout Market

Welcome to The Kilmore Market it is held on the last Saturday of each month at Hudson Park in Kilmore, Victoria from 9am-2pm and managed by 1st Kilmore Scouts. Standard stall 3x3 fees are $15 your car is left next to your stall and will need to have...

Simone Dunne

25 May

Pauline’s Finley view

Finley received its only visit from a major federal political leader on Friday, when Pauline Hanson made a point of assessing business conditions in Murray St.

Southern Riverina News

Crothers wins Pro Am

Trainee Pro Am

Southern Riverina News

Regional

Election analysis: Sam Birrell

That was an election result most did not see coming.

Shepparton News

33 minutes ago

Keeping kids on the straight and narrow

A NEW police position in Echuca aims to crack down on youth offending in Campaspe and steer youngsters away from a life of crime.

Ivy Jensen

All your pest control needs covered

As the cooler months are upon us you may find some unwelcome visitors looking to snuggle up with you, as rats and mice are looking for a warmer spot to nest in winter.

Benalla Ensign

Sussan returns for seventh term ready to ‘improve’ plan

SUSSAN Ley has proved her point.

Charmayne Allison

Sheep sale report

It was a small yarding at Deniliquin on Tuesday, which was the first sale held since the area received good rainfall.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

One Nation leader visits region

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson will be in Shepparton today and tomorrow in a last-ditch attempt to boost her party’s Victorian prospects.

Cobram Courier

A political insight offered

Young people aged 14 to 19 from Strathbogie Shire had the opportunity to attend the Youth Politics Camp.

Seymour Telegraph

19 May 2019

St Joseph’s is ready to walk

STUDENTS from St Joseph’s School will be strapping on their sneakers again as they take part in the Walk Safely to School Day on Friday.

Campaspe News

One farmer tells her story: ‘Every day we pray for rain’

THE seasons have well and truly shifted, and, with autumn has come welcome – and much needed – rain. But the seasons are temporary. Within a matter of months, spring will arrive, giving way to the heat of summer once again.

Vanessa Wiltshire

Standing against bullying

Tatura’s Coffee+ was awash with blue on Friday, coming together to make a stand against bullying for the inaugural Do it for Dolly Day.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Victorian Landcare Grants now open

The Nationals Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy is encouraging volunteers helping to protect and restore Victoria’s land and environment to consider applying for funding under the latest round of Victorian Landcare Grants. Environmental...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Planning for a baby?

Couples planning pregnancy are invited to Yarrawonga Health’s maternity showcase on Monday, May 20 from 5-6:30pm. Yarrawonga Health CEO Elaine Mallows said the event will highlight the health service’s maternity services and showcase their team...

Corowa Free Press

GVL claim senior interleague win

The march towards the top of the AFL Victoria Community Championships rankings ladder continued for the Goulburn Valley League on Saturday with a comfortable victory against Western Region Football League.

Tyler Maher

15 minutes ago

Rural

Combating animal activists top of UDV conference agenda

The Labor Party’s proposal for a floor price for milk was cautiously welcomed by national dairy advocacy groups at the UDV Conference in Melbourne on Friday.

Geoff Adams

Water

Quick turnaround for channel upgrades

About 500m of channel has been decommissioned and a number of Rochester irrigators connected to a 500m gravity pipeline, all within 10 days.

Country News

Animal Health

Tips to reduce mastitis risk at calving

For most cows, the highest risk period for new mastitis infections will be the calving period — we consider this to be from two weeks before she calves until two weeks after she has calved. During this stressful period, cows’ natural defence...

Rod Dyson

Tributes flow for hero lifesavers

Dairy News

17 hours ago

Livestock

National herd drops

Ongoing drought in many production areas of Australia combined with unprecedented flooding in north-west Queensland in February has resulted in the largest drop in the national herd in decades, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s Cattle Industry Projections April update.

Country News

Markets

Rain will be key to cow value lift: agents

There’s opportunity in current cow values for those who have feed, according to a cow leasing and agricultural finance company boss. This comes as livestock agents continue to report tough selling conditions, as farmers in northern Victoria battle...

Dairy News

New reality to be focus

The potential of augmented and virtual reality to transform agricultural supply chains will be explored at a new event hosted by Meat & Livestock Australia.

Country News

Horticulture

Rich seasonal pickings

While there are temporary shortages of workers in some regions during peak harvest periods, MADEC says the total working hours contributed by visiting seasonal farm workers for horticulture is at an all-time high.

Country News

08 May 2019

Burra Foods announces opening price

Burra Foods has announced an opening Farmgate Milk Price (FMP) range of $6.40 to 6.70/kgMS for the new season, starting on July 1. In a letter to milk supply partners, Burra Foods chief executive Grant Crothers said this announcement was notable as...

Dairy News

23 hours ago

Query on cap’s non-inclusion

The Victorian Government has been criticised by the Opposition and the VFF for excluding the rates cap in its local government rating system review.

Country News

Machinery & Products

Office to cab software

Farmers Edge has released an app-based in-field intelligence tool that provides a seamless digital experience from the office to the cab. Digitally linking growers, dealers, retailers, trusted advisers and other key stakeholders, the In-Cab Tool...

Dairy News

Management

Data broadens management options

There has been a strong emphasis on data collection for farm businesses in recent years, but ensuring it translates into real, profitable outcomes remains a key challenge for many, according to one Nuffield scholar. Tasmanian dairy farmer Duncan...

Dairy News

Water

Cautious support for new water grid

An election promise to established a new statutory water authority, dubbed the National Water Grid, should be met with some caution says the Speak Up group.

Country News

Cropping

Weathering dry times

In a challenging season, many dairy farmers will be focusing on gaining the best return from the resources available.

Country News

14 May 2019

From the Experts

Summer heat advice

PROVIDING LIVESTOCK with shade and water during extreme heat is ‘‘paramount’’ according to an owner of a northern Victorian veterinary practice. Keith Fletcher, of Rochester Veterinary Practice, provided some tips on the best way to handle...

Dairy News

18 Feb 2019

Drainage scheme

A celebration to mark the completion of Mosquito Drain 40 was marked with a cake at an event where the drain finishes — near the property of Dhurringile dairy farmer Phillip Lang.

Rodney Woods

National & World

Federal win sparks Vic Liberal reflection

The importance of a positive election campaign has been impressed on Victoria’s Liberal party following the weekend federal victory.

AAP Newswire

35 minutes ago

Finance

Incitec Pivot profit tumbles on Qld floods

Incitec Pivot’s first-half profit has tumbled by more than two thirds following the north Queensland floods.

AAP Newswire

2 minutes ago

Rescue boat disembarks migrants in Italy

A German rescue ship has disembarked 47 migrants at an Italian port in a setback to the hardline Italian interior minister.

AAP Newswire

Trump threatens Iran ‘with official end’

US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran in a tweet as tensions escalate, warning “If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran.“

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

Horse Racing

NZ betting levy to be repealed

Racing minister Winston Peters says the betting levy in New Zealand is to be phased out to free up money for the industry.

AAP Newswire

15 hours ago

AFL

Leon Cameron hails selfless GWS namesake

GWS forward star Jeremy Cameron’s hot early season goalkicking form has cooled, but he’s the ultimate selfless player according to his coach.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

Morrison closes in on majority

The latest vote count still has the Liberal-National coalition short of a majority in parliament, but Labor has conceded defeat at the May 18 election.

AAP Newswire