News Halls decision Today is ‘D-Day’ for the Finley School of Arts and War Memorial Hall. James Bennett 20 Sep 2018 20 Sep 2018
National Japanese PM to visit Darwin: report Japan’s prime minister is reportedly planning a historic visit to Darwin, more than 75 years after Japanese forces bombed the city. AAP Newswire 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
Sport Cats claw way into another grand final Finley’s B grade side have progressed into the Murray League grand final for a second year in a row following a 10 goal win over Congupna at Echuca on Sunday. Southern Riverina News 19 hours ago 19 hours ago
News Local clubs get defibrillators SPORTING clubs in Campaspe will be better equipped for medical emergencies thanks to a defibrillator and training package from the Victorian Government. Riverine Herald 50 minutes ago 50 minutes ago
News Grass fire assistance Jerilderie Fire and Rescue members were called to assist with a grass fire in Deniliquin on Saturday. Southern Riverina News 21 hours ago 21 hours ago
News Grass fire assistance Jerilderie Fire and Rescue members were called to assist with a grass fire in Deniliquin on Saturday. Southern Riverina News 21 hours ago 21 hours ago
World More flooding feared for South Carolina Flood waters are still menacing the Carolinas region of the US, a week after Hurricane Florence. AAP Newswire 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
News Golf cart found in creek A golf cart stolen from a Barooga holiday resort was found submerged in the creek near the Cobram-Barooga Bridge on Saturday. Southern Riverina News 22 hours ago 22 hours ago
News Katty plans a big day The town of Katamatite is gearing up for a big weekend, expecting more than 1000 people at its annual Big Day Out in a Little Town event. Country News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
Finance EU, UK fail to resolve Brexit border row With the UK’s departure from the EU looming there are concerns a deal on the post-Brexit relationship may not be cobbled together in time for an orderly exit. AAP Newswire 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
World More flooding feared for South Carolina Flood waters are still menacing the Carolinas region of the US, a week after Hurricane Florence. AAP Newswire 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
News Golf cart found in creek A golf cart stolen from a Barooga holiday resort was found submerged in the creek near the Cobram-Barooga Bridge on Saturday. Southern Riverina News 22 hours ago 22 hours ago
News Katty plans a big day The town of Katamatite is gearing up for a big weekend, expecting more than 1000 people at its annual Big Day Out in a Little Town event. Country News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
Finance EU, UK fail to resolve Brexit border row With the UK’s departure from the EU looming there are concerns a deal on the post-Brexit relationship may not be cobbled together in time for an orderly exit. AAP Newswire 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News Shared streetscape gets nod Despite not being the most popular option during community consultation, Greater Shepparton City Council has endorsed a ‘‘shared streetscape’’ design to work towards for Shepparton’s Maude St Mall. Shepparton News 20 Sep 2018 20 Sep 2018
Lifestyle Dealing with testing time Michael Jones has always been a ‘‘she’ll be right’’ kind of bloke, up for a laugh and a drink with his mates. Ashlea Witoslawski 19 Sep 2018 19 Sep 2018
Sport Nathalia into big dance Nathalia did it the hard way, but eventually secured another Murray Football League grand final berth with an 8.5 (53) to 7.7 (49) win over Rumbalara at Mercury Dve. Tom Nihill, Bowen Smith and Tom Boyd were the heroes for the Purples, who recovered... Tyler Maher 15 Sep 2018 15 Sep 2018
News School safety drive Regional Roads Victoria has conducted a safety assessment of Kialla West Primary School’s crossing on Goulburn Valley Hwy following a collision at the site last week. Tara Whitsed 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News Warren St tree has to go says resident AN ECHUCA man believes not removing a tree to make way for the highly anticipated bridge project and thus closing the intersection near it will restrict access for emergency services. Tyla Harrington 19 Sep 2018 19 Sep 2018
News Health focus Health promotion strategies are at the forefront for Shepparton. Laura Briggs 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News Delivery deal A deal has been struck for government authorities to use Murray Irrigation Limited infrastructure to deliver water downstream. Southern Riverina News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
National Govt thanks Cambodia for Ricketson release Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne has formally thanked the Cambodian government for its role in releasing convicted spy James Ricketson. AAP Newswire 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
Galleries Grahamvale PS footy dress-up day Students at Grahamvale PS dressed up in their AFL team’s colours on Thursday Ray Sizer 14 Sep 2018 14 Sep 2018
World British PM faces another Brexit revolt British Prime Minister Theresa May says the European Union must come up with an alternative to her Brexit proposals. AAP Newswire 11 hours ago 11 hours ago
News Farmers must extract more value from existing tech AUSTRALIAN DAIRY farmers are starting to embrace technology but aren’t necessarily getting its full benefits, according to a leading researcher. Speaking at the Dairy Research Foundation’s 2018 Symposium at the University of Sydney, Dr Sabrin... Rick Bayne 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News Grass fire assistance Jerilderie Fire and Rescue members were called to assist with a grass fire in Deniliquin on Saturday. Southern Riverina News 21 hours ago 21 hours ago
News Golf cart found in creek A golf cart stolen from a Barooga holiday resort was found submerged in the creek near the Cobram-Barooga Bridge on Saturday. Southern Riverina News 22 hours ago 22 hours ago
Sport Cats claw way into another grand final Finley’s B grade side have progressed into the Murray League grand final for a second year in a row following a 10 goal win over Congupna at Echuca on Sunday. Southern Riverina News 19 hours ago 19 hours ago
News Delivery deal A deal has been struck for government authorities to use Murray Irrigation Limited infrastructure to deliver water downstream. Southern Riverina News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News Conservation funding The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust will open a new conservation tender for interested landholders following the success of the tender held in the region earlier this year. Southern Riverina News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
Sport Local trainers in Gold Cup hunt Three local trainers are expected to have horses contesting this Saturday’s Jerilderie Gold Cup. Southern Riverina News 20 hours ago 20 hours ago
News Man allegedly stabbed at hotel A 27 year-old Tocumwal man suffered a small stab wound to his back following an alleged conflict at a Jerilderie Hotel on Friday night. Southern Riverina News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
Sport Hoppers go back-to-back Rennie’s ability to turn a desperate situation upside-down was again on show on Saturday, winning the Picola District Football League grand final against Picola United by 38 points. Southern Riverina News 23 hours ago 23 hours ago
News SunRice Exchange vote The Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia is encouraging all shareholders to make their vote count when it comes to voting on the SunRice ASX Proposal at the Annual General Meeting tomorrow. Southern Riverina News 20 Sep 2018 20 Sep 2018
Events Benalla Lakeside Craft & Farmers Market Every fourth Saturday of the month including January. All funds raised are donated to the Benalla Community. Make it Bake it Grow it Sew it 22- Ruth Jellif 22 Sep
Events Nagambie Farmers’ Market The Nagambie Farmers’ Market is held on the fourth Sunday of each month from 10am to 2pm at the Tahbilk Winery. It features butter, bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, nuts, wine, olives, olive oil, beer, ice-cream, pies, flour, jams and... 23 Country News 23 Sep
Events Wallan Olde Time Market The Wallan Olde Time Market is run by the Wallan Scout Group as a fund raising solution for providing funds for quality scouting in the township of Wallan. The market features new and used items from brica-a-brac, garden products, cakes, tools... 13 Country News 13 Oct
Events Violet Town Community Market - Copy The Violet Town Community Market is held on the 2nd Saturday of every month Entry is free however a gold coin donation to a local organisation of the month would be welcomed. Dogs are not allowed on the market site. Service dogs permitted. The... 13 Ruth Jellif 13 Oct
News Characters come to life Fantastic Mr Fox, Willy Wonka and Mildred Hubble were among the characters favoured by St Joseph’s School in Jerilderie for a book parade held Wednesday last week. Southern Riverina News 20 Sep 2018 20 Sep 2018
Sport Bloods flag streak comes to an end The Deniliquin Rovers shocked the netball world and ridded themselves of the dreaded ‘‘bridesmaid’’ tag after knocking off Tocumwal in Saturday’s Picola and District league A grade grand final. Southern Riverina News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News Health focus Health promotion strategies are at the forefront for Shepparton. Laura Briggs 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News Winter drive about more than just food THE Winter Food Drive initiative has once again helped disadvantaged people in Kyabram get through the chilly months. Kyabram Free Press 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News TAFE pledge Victoria’s TAFEs would be rebuilt and upgraded under a $220 million program promised by the state Labor government. Benalla Ensign 19 hours ago 19 hours ago
News Local clubs get defibrillators SPORTING clubs in Campaspe will be better equipped for medical emergencies thanks to a defibrillator and training package from the Victorian Government. Riverine Herald 50 minutes ago 50 minutes ago
News Deniliquin sheep sale report Lamb numbers eased a little, while sheep numbers jumped to 10,000 head at the Deniliquin sheep sale on Tuesday, as grazing conditions in the area quickly deteriorate in the warm and windy start to spring. Deniliquin Pastoral Times 50 minutes ago 50 minutes ago
News Good fun at parkrun Athletes and amateurs were limbering up for a parkrun event last Saturday. Cobram Courier 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
Sport Young guns in team Five budding footballers from the region have been selected in the Goulburn Murray team to contest the 2018 V/Line Cup. Seymour Telegraph 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News There was no rain on the Hub’s parade Locals enjoy tour of children’s facility INCLEMENT weather didn’t dampen spirits nor the number of locals who turned up to see firsthand what has been going on behind the fence at 165 High St for the past three months. Lachlan Durling 22 hours ago 22 hours ago
News Energy pressure Some say a microgrid could serve to relieve pressure on the energy grid in Tatura, while others suggest it may only serve as part of a mix in ensuring reliability and reducing prices. Thomas Moir 20 Sep 2018 20 Sep 2018
News Deputy Mayor re-appointment Cr Shaun Whitechurch was re-appointed as deputy mayor of Federation Council at yesterday’s monthly meeting, for the next 12 months. Cr Whitechurch became the inaugural deputy mayor of Federation Council upon council’s first meeting of the... Robert Muir 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News GRDC Panel on the road to meet with growers A diversity of farming systems, rainfall zones, cropping constraints and profit growth opportunities for grain growers will be on the radar for the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) Southern Region Panel during its annual spring... Corowa Free Press 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018 Punt on Sheldon pays off From America to Kyabram — Tom Sheldon’s year has taken him halfway across the world and had him swap sports, yet return to the footy field like he had never left it. Alex Mitchell 20 hours ago 20 hours ago
News Katty plans a big day The town of Katamatite is gearing up for a big weekend, expecting more than 1000 people at its annual Big Day Out in a Little Town event. Country News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
Water Weir all clear for users Lock 26 at Torrumbarry Weir was officially reopened on Friday following successful refurbishment works. Country News 20 Sep 2018 20 Sep 2018
Animal Health Is off-label drug use off limits? THE OFF-LABEL use of veterinary medicines on dairy farms is surprisingly common. This article discusses the safe use of veterinary medicines and scenarios where these medicines are unintentionally used off-label. There are many definitions... Simone Dunne 28 Aug 2018 28 Aug 2018
News Farmers must extract more value from existing tech AUSTRALIAN DAIRY farmers are starting to embrace technology but aren’t necessarily getting its full benefits, according to a leading researcher. Speaking at the Dairy Research Foundation’s 2018 Symposium at the University of Sydney, Dr Sabrin... Rick Bayne 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
Livestock Managing movement Producers are finding well designed and positioned stock containment areas can take the sting out of managing livestock during challenging seasonal conditions, and one of those producers is Jim Young. Country News 22 hours ago 22 hours ago
Markets World wheat crop, fodder supplies declining WE ARE now more than halfway through winter, and more than halfway through a year that has so far been unseasonably warm and dry. Rainfall for the year to date has been well below average in most of southern and eastern Australia and across the... Sofia Omstedt 21 Aug 2018 21 Aug 2018
News PM’s tweet criticised A video stating drought is a ‘‘necessary evil’’ has been slammed by the federal Opposition after it was shared and authorised by Prime Minister Scott Morrison. The 107-second video was shared on Mr Morrison’s official Twitter page last Tuesday, and includes a farmer saying drought is a necessary evil as ‘‘it can help cut out that bottom 10 per cent that probably shouldn’t be there anyway’’. Country News 20 Sep 2018 20 Sep 2018
Horticulture Showcasing opportunities A Greater Shepparton delegation to China and Indonesia has met with AusTrade Commissioners, advocating for apple and pear protocols to be developed. Country News 19 Sep 2018 19 Sep 2018
Dairy Tight cost control pays off Better performing dairy farms have good cost control and a focus on directing resources to the area of best return. Geoff Adams 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News Green light for Cohuna solar farm Construction on a solar farm at Cohuna will begin next year as part of the Victorian Government’s renewable energy target. Country News 20 Sep 2018 20 Sep 2018
Machinery & Products Jaylor specialists talk nutrition with farmers JAYLOR SPECIALISTS have been visiting Australian farms to further their knowledge of the local dairy and beef industries, and discuss feed techniques with farmers. International Business Development Manager for Jaylor mixer wagons, Marty Philippi... Dairy News 28 Aug 2018 28 Aug 2018
Management Subsurface drainage keeps farm on top FARMING SUCCESS all starts underground for Cooriemungle’s Andy Powell. His farm, just 15 km inland from the iconic Port Campbell National Park, receives about 750 mm of rain every year but, with subsurface drainage covering 98 per cent of the... Rick Bayne 21 Aug 2018 21 Aug 2018
Water Water group seeks neutral impact answer Water leaders in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District met this week to determine what socio-economic neutrality means for the region under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Country News 19 Sep 2018 19 Sep 2018
Cropping Tractor family gets new siblings The Farmall series is one of the most popular in the Case IH tractor family and, from next month, local farmers will have even more choice with the addition of the JXM models. Country News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
From the Experts Genetics may ease heat stress THE MODERN dairy cow is highly susceptible to the effects of heat and in the Australian climate, the effects of heat stress cause millions of dollars in lost production every year. Temperature and humidity that exceed certain thresholds lead to... Dairy News 16 Apr 2018 16 Apr 2018
News Young auctioneer wins bid Elders Euroa auctioneer Joe Allen is the winner of the 2018 Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association Victorian Young Auctioneers Competition, after finishing runner-up in last year’s event. Country News 20 Sep 2018 20 Sep 2018
National Japanese PM to visit Darwin: report Japan’s prime minister is reportedly planning a historic visit to Darwin, more than 75 years after Japanese forces bombed the city. AAP Newswire 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
Finance EU, UK fail to resolve Brexit border row With the UK’s departure from the EU looming there are concerns a deal on the post-Brexit relationship may not be cobbled together in time for an orderly exit. AAP Newswire 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
World More flooding feared for South Carolina Flood waters are still menacing the Carolinas region of the US, a week after Hurricane Florence. AAP Newswire 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
World British PM faces another Brexit revolt British Prime Minister Theresa May says the European Union must come up with an alternative to her Brexit proposals. AAP Newswire 11 hours ago 11 hours ago
Horse Racing Jungle Cat ready for G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Jungle Cat will be chasing a Group One win in Melbourne to go with his elite win in Dubai earlier this year when he runs in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes. AAP Newswire 18 hours ago 18 hours ago
AFL Bellamy talked to Pies before AFL triumph Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy spoke to Collingwood this week ahead of the Magpies’ shock preliminary final win over Richmond. AAP Newswire 8 hours ago 8 hours ago
National Govt thanks Cambodia for Ricketson release Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne has formally thanked the Cambodian government for its role in releasing convicted spy James Ricketson. AAP Newswire 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
Entertainment Rihanna appointed Barbados ambassador Rihanna has been given a special ambassadorial role in her native Barbados, where she will promote education, tourism and investment for her home country. AAP Newswire 6 minutes ago 6 minutes ago
National Cook’s Endeavour likely on US east coast Despite the Endeavour’s historical significance to Australia and New Zealand, it will likely remain in the US. AAP Newswire 7 hours ago 7 hours ago
