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A selection of the latest Local, Regional, National & World News.

News

Jerilderie welcomes its fighting sons home

A century ago, World War I was over and many volunteers were still on their way home, not least of which was the Commander in Chief of all Australian Forces, Lieutenant-General Sir John Monash, who had accepted the task of repatriating Australian soldiers home as expeditiously as possible.

Southern Riverina News
National

NSW rises early and honours the fallen

Thousands of people commemorated the fallen at Anzac Day services across NSW with many going on to enjoy a game of two-up at pubs in the afternoon.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Young Saints runaway winners

The Berrigan reserves had no trouble against Tocumwal on Good Friday, running away 91 point winners.

Southern Riverina News
News

In brief

Trio face court over aggravated burglary

Riverine Herald
News

Homegrown produce

Some of the delicious citrus fruits we purchase from the supermarket come straight from the Mowbray Farm near Berrigan.

Southern Riverina News
News

Homegrown produce

Some of the delicious citrus fruits we purchase from the supermarket come straight from the Mowbray Farm near Berrigan.

Southern Riverina News
World

Protesters glue themselves to UK bourse

Protesters from the environmental group Extinction Rebellion have glued themselves to the London Stock Exchange building.

AAP Newswire
News

Jerilderie welcomes its fighting sons home

A century ago, World War I was over and many volunteers were still on their way home, not least of which was the Commander in Chief of all Australian Forces, Lieutenant-General Sir John Monash, who had accepted the task of repatriating Australian soldiers home as expeditiously as possible.

Southern Riverina News
News

Gold Stars for service

Four volunteer firefighters from northern Victoria have been recognised for a combined 157 years of service to their communities, including their significant dedication to district championships.

Country News
Finance

Shareholder group to reject AMP pay again

The Australian Shareholder’s Association says it plans to vote against AMP Ltd’s executive pay proposals for a second straight year.

AAP Newswire
World

Protesters glue themselves to UK bourse

Protesters from the environmental group Extinction Rebellion have glued themselves to the London Stock Exchange building.

AAP Newswire
News

Jerilderie welcomes its fighting sons home

A century ago, World War I was over and many volunteers were still on their way home, not least of which was the Commander in Chief of all Australian Forces, Lieutenant-General Sir John Monash, who had accepted the task of repatriating Australian soldiers home as expeditiously as possible.

Southern Riverina News
News

Gold Stars for service

Four volunteer firefighters from northern Victoria have been recognised for a combined 157 years of service to their communities, including their significant dedication to district championships.

Country News
Finance

Shareholder group to reject AMP pay again

The Australian Shareholder’s Association says it plans to vote against AMP Ltd’s executive pay proposals for a second straight year.

AAP Newswire

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News

Shepparton man caught travelling at 191km/h

Shepparton Highway Patrol officers nabbed a driver allegedly travelling at 191km/h in Shepparton about 11.50pm last night. The 20-year-old probationary driver was detected in an 80km/h zone on Goulburn Valley Highway. The Shepparton man had his...

Madeleine Caccianiga
News

Shepparton family preserves fruit at its best

A Shepparton family’s business is set to slash water use in its apple and pear storage facility by up to 80 per cent and stop two tonnes of plastic going to landfill each year as a result of ground-breaking technology.

Alana Christensen
Dairy

Family fighting to stay afloat

The Clark family has always had firm plans for a future in the dairy industry.

Sophie Baldwin
News

Industry is broken

Steve Dalitz is officially a statistic — collateral damage.

Sophie Baldwin
News

Prepare for water Campaspe

UP TO 900 Ml of environmental water will be sent down the Campaspe River across six days this month, and then up to 40 Ml a day until winter.

Riverine Herald
News

GoFish Nagambie event ambassador filming at event

Television fishing personality Paul Worsteling will drop in a line in Nagambie today, filming an episode for his series IFISH.

Tara Whitsed
News

Gala night to celebrate business

About 150 people attended the Berrigan Shire Business Awards at the Cobram Barooga Golf Club on Wednesday night.

Southern Riverina News
National

Terror arrest clouds Anzac Day services

Australians and New Zealanders have again paid tribute to veterans at Anzac Day commemorations.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Enjoying the outdoors at Victoria Park Lake

News photographer Megan Fisher visited Victoria Park Lake yesterday and caught up with some of the children enjoying the playground facilities.

Shepparton News
World

Ex-VP Biden to make third White House run

Former US Vice President Joe Biden is set to launch his third White House run as the 2020 Democratic candidate.

AAP Newswire
News

Tatura moves into goat milk powder

Tatura Milk has begun processing goat milk, signing a five-year deal with premium infant formula company Bubs Australia to convert fresh goat milk directly from the farm gate into infant formula. Bubs Australia founder and chief executive Kristy...

Dairy News

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Local

News

Homegrown produce

Some of the delicious citrus fruits we purchase from the supermarket come straight from the Mowbray Farm near Berrigan.

Southern Riverina News
News

Jerilderie welcomes its fighting sons home

A century ago, World War I was over and many volunteers were still on their way home, not least of which was the Commander in Chief of all Australian Forces, Lieutenant-General Sir John Monash, who had accepted the task of repatriating Australian soldiers home as expeditiously as possible.

Southern Riverina News
Sport

Young Saints runaway winners

The Berrigan reserves had no trouble against Tocumwal on Good Friday, running away 91 point winners.

Southern Riverina News
News

Gala night to celebrate business

About 150 people attended the Berrigan Shire Business Awards at the Cobram Barooga Golf Club on Wednesday night.

Southern Riverina News
News

Easter boost

Tocumwal is reaping the economic rewards of a successful Easter, with thousands having attended local events over the weekend.

Southern Riverina News
Sport

Deni pair claim Easter title

Finley BC

Southern Riverina News
News

Races attract 3000

The good vibes of the Easter long weekend reached their peak on Saturday with an estimated 3000 racegoers flocking to the Tocumwal Gold Cup.

Southern Riverina News
Sport

Saints excel on Good Friday

Berrigan is back on the winner’s list following an emphatic 83 point win over Tocumwal in the annual Good Friday clash.

Southern Riverina News
News

Demerits continue from today

Murray River Highway Patrol Police were out in force over the Easter long weekend to provide a high profile presence to reduce road trauma, which will continue until after Anzac Day.

Southern Riverina News
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EVENTS
Events

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...

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Simone Dunne
Events

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

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Simone Dunne
Events

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...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Rochester Town Market

The Rochester Town Market is held on the fourth Saturday of the month at the Shire Hall/ Skate Park

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Simone Dunne
News

Terrific trio of winners

Berrigan’s Mowbray Farm and Tocumwal businesses HA Accounting and the Tattersalls Hotel were the toast of the district last week, and the three major winners of the revamped Berrigan Shire Business Awards.

Southern Riverina News
Sport

Toc. shine in junior games

It was another warm day on the courts when Tocumwal hosted Berrigan in the Round 3 Good Friday matches.

Southern Riverina News

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Regional

News

GoFish Nagambie event ambassador filming at event

Television fishing personality Paul Worsteling will drop in a line in Nagambie today, filming an episode for his series IFISH.

Tara Whitsed
News

State award ‘was a delightful surprise’

LOCAL dairy producers Camel Milk Co have found joy in the toughest of times, claiming a spot among the state winners in the 2019 Delicious Harvey Norman Produce Awards for their products last Tuesday.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Nuclear petition calls for council support

Hundreds of locals have petitioned Benalla Rural City Council asking them to endorse The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN).

Benalla Ensign
News

In brief

Trio face court over aggravated burglary

Riverine Herald
News

Community invited to Action Plan’s launch

Intereach is inviting community members to join with staff in launching the organisation’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2018 to 2020.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Creating volunteering opportunities for people with a disability

Creating meaningful volunteering opportunities for people with disability is something Cobram Youth Op Shop’s Debbie Johns is passionate about.

Cobram Courier
News

Searching for Easter eggs

On Good Friday, Neil Beer Seymour hosted its first community Easter egg hunt at their Holden and Mitsubishi dealership.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Council cools on pool decision

CAMPASPE Shire Council has granted four outdoor pools in its smaller communities a stay of execution.

Tyla Harrington
News

Help Rosie find her way home

DESPITE multiple sightings in Central Victoria and repeated attempts to catch her, Rosie the Maremma remains on the run.

Vanessa Wiltshire
News

Exhibition opens soon

Weaving Our Stories Together and Stories Through Clay were two free community art activities designed and delivered by members of Splinter Contemporary Artists at Converge On the Goulburn last month.

Tatura Guardian
News

Pre-world conference workshop

At the request of Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW), South Pacific Area President Gail Commens, Yarrawonga /Border CWA Branch “answered the call/volunteered” to help two ladies from Tuvalu Island to gain some new tailoring skills...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

We need to become electricity neutral – Cr Miegel

Cr Paul Miegel wants Federation Council area to commit to becoming electricity neutral – generating electricity equal to, or greater than, its consumption by June 2025. “Let’s set an agenda for direction. I’m looking for a team effort...

Robert Muir
Sport

KDL netball Violet Town takes on Murchison

This weekend the Kyabram District League netball season returns after the Easter weekend bye and all 14 sides playing will be out to restart their campaigns.

Aydin Payne

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Rural

News

Gold Stars for service

Four volunteer firefighters from northern Victoria have been recognised for a combined 157 years of service to their communities, including their significant dedication to district championships.

Country News
Water

Burke urged to visit

In a attempt to summon Federal Shadow Water Minister Tony Burke to experience firsthand the impact of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, State Member for Shepparton Suzanna Sheed travelled to Sydney to declare her concern for the region.

Country News
Animal Health

Proof how critical calf care is

Half of a cow’s lifetime height and growth is achieved in the first six months of its life, according to a visiting American calf-rearing specialist. David Kuehnel was raised on a family farm in Wisconsin, which reared 1200 specially-fed veal...

Dairy News
News

Tatura moves into goat milk powder

Tatura Milk has begun processing goat milk, signing a five-year deal with premium infant formula company Bubs Australia to convert fresh goat milk directly from the farm gate into infant formula. Bubs Australia founder and chief executive Kristy...

Dairy News
Livestock

Success at Sydney show for Yambuna stud

Yambuna stud Redgums Red Angus has tasted success on its first trip to the Sydney Royal Easter Show, winning Champion Interbreed Bull last Monday.

Country News
Markets

The rise of dairy alternative drinks in Australian supermarkets

Australians love dairy products and consume more dairy per capita than most other developed countries. In 2018 Australians drank close to 102 litres of milk per person with a proportion accounted for in coffees. More recently there has been an...

Sofia Omstedt
News

New art unveiled

Members of the Devenish community gathered on April 14 to host a special ANZAC tribute and street parade, which also marked the official opening of the town’s latest silo art.

Simon Ruppert
Horticulture

GV apples have wide appeal

My Kitchen Rules contestants Mick and Jodie-Anne Barlow teamed up with Ardmona orchardist Rocky Varapodio last week to support the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

Madeleine Caccianiga
News

Bega Cheese suffers profit decline

Bega Cheese has taken a huge hit to its bottom line, with profits almost halving in the first half of the 2018-19 financial year as a result of the poor season and the purchase of Saputo’s Koroit factory. The company said the figures, which were...

Dairy News
News

Fresh or salt fuels river fight

Central to the argument over the health of the Murray River and its environs is the demand from South Australia that the Lower Lakes, where the river meets the sea, must be maintained as freshwater lakes.

Geoff Adams
Machinery & Products

For sale: wear and tear on patience

Buying things is easy, most of the time. Not as easy as it should be, of course. I for one have had far too many experiences along the lines of “Sorry mate, is me coming here to spend my money at your establishment an inconvenience to you?” In...

John Droppert
Management

Spot on with grazing management

Jan Giliam focuses on grazing management and benchmarks profit by how much of that home-grown pasture feeds his milking herd. To do that, he relies on an annual rainfall of about 1000 mm to produce grass and 2000 wrapped bales of pasture silage. He...

Jeanette Severs
Water

MDBA says plan helps lakes

Some signs displayed around the Coorong warn of impending disaster for the wetlands and identify the Murray as a ‘‘dying river’’.

Geoff Adams
Cropping

Call to cut pay risks

Grain traders must institute shorter payment terms across the industry, according to Victoria’s peak farming body.

Country News
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
News

Bluey immortalised

The oldest dog to have lived has been immortalised with a mural painted in Rochester.

Country News

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National & World

National

NSW rises early and honours the fallen

Thousands of people commemorated the fallen at Anzac Day services across NSW with many going on to enjoy a game of two-up at pubs in the afternoon.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Shareholder group to reject AMP pay again

The Australian Shareholder’s Association says it plans to vote against AMP Ltd’s executive pay proposals for a second straight year.

AAP Newswire
World

Protesters glue themselves to UK bourse

Protesters from the environmental group Extinction Rebellion have glued themselves to the London Stock Exchange building.

AAP Newswire
World

Ex-VP Biden to make third White House run

Former US Vice President Joe Biden is set to launch his third White House run as the 2020 Democratic candidate.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Dale has sights on Wagga with Dark Eyes

Trainer Matt Dale will aim Dark Eyes at the Wagga Wagga Cup after his return to winning form in The Les Carlyon at Flemington.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Critics sting but won’t distract Kangaroos

North Melbourne coach Brad Scott says he and his players won’t get distracted by stinging criticism following a poor start to the AFL season.

AAP Newswire
National

Terror arrest clouds Anzac Day services

Australians and New Zealanders have again paid tribute to veterans at Anzac Day commemorations.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

The Cranberries return for the last time

Vocals on the computer hard drive of the late singer Dolores O’Riordan have formed the basis for The Cranberries last album.

AAP Newswire
National

Search for missing Qld man scaled back

Emergency crews have scaled back the search for a man who wandered away from Queensland’s Rabbits Eat Lettuce dance festival, where two people died this week.

AAP Newswire