EDITOR'S PICKS

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

Sport

Caleb stars on course

Up and coming golf star Caleb Bovalina is this week’s Sport Star of the Week.

Southern Riverina News
National

Qld murder victim ‘abusive, unfaithful’

A Queensland woman accused of murdering her de facto partner claimed he hit his head as she was defending herself from him with a bar stool.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Caleb stars on course

Up and coming golf star Caleb Bovalina is this week’s Sport Star of the Week.

Southern Riverina News
News

Man extradited over violent home invasion

A MAN extradited from Queensland has faced court over charges relating to a violent home invasion and stabbing in Echuca more than two years ago.

Riverine Herald
News

Jane Bunn returns to share her predictions with farmers

Popular meteorologist and weather presenter Jane Bunn (pictured) will return late this month for her fifth Deniliquin visit and presentation.

Southern Riverina News
News

Jane Bunn returns to share her predictions with farmers

Popular meteorologist and weather presenter Jane Bunn (pictured) will return late this month for her fifth Deniliquin visit and presentation.

Southern Riverina News
World

Musk apologises for ‘pedo’ caver tweet

Elon Musk says it is “my fault alone” after apologising for referring to a caver who helped rescue a soccer team trapped in a cave in Thailand as a “pedo”.

AAP Newswire
News

Man arrested for breach

A 39 year-old Cobram man has been charged with allegedly breaching a domestic violence order, after allegedly wielding a knife in his ex-partner’s home last week.

Southern Riverina News
News

MPs join wild dog fight

The Victorian Government is not doing enough to eradicate the threat of wild dogs in the Hume region, according to the chairman of the Cheshunt Wild Dog League.

Rodney Woods
Finance

Bankwest to close 29 branches

Bankwest is closing 29 branches on Australia’s east coast, which will affect about 200 staff, as customers increasingly use mobile banking.

AAP Newswire
World

Musk apologises for ‘pedo’ caver tweet

Elon Musk says it is “my fault alone” after apologising for referring to a caver who helped rescue a soccer team trapped in a cave in Thailand as a “pedo”.

AAP Newswire
News

Man arrested for breach

A 39 year-old Cobram man has been charged with allegedly breaching a domestic violence order, after allegedly wielding a knife in his ex-partner’s home last week.

Southern Riverina News
News

MPs join wild dog fight

The Victorian Government is not doing enough to eradicate the threat of wild dogs in the Hume region, according to the chairman of the Cheshunt Wild Dog League.

Rodney Woods
Finance

Bankwest to close 29 branches

Bankwest is closing 29 branches on Australia’s east coast, which will affect about 200 staff, as customers increasingly use mobile banking.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

News

Tatura house damaged by fire

A Tatura property has suffered significant fire damage in the early hours of Monday morning. The Hogan St house was engulfed in flames when CFA units arrived. The road is set to be reopened shortly as CFA units from Mooroopna and Tatura have left...

Shepparton News
Breaking News

Good news for Echuca Specialist School

Education Minister James Merlino will visit Echuca Specialist School today. His office confirmed the visit this morning and said he will make an announcement. More to come

Riverine Herald
News

Women rush into their burning home to try and rescue 3 cats

TWO young women ran into a burning home on Thursday night to save their pets and finished up in Echuca hospital being treated for burns and smoke inhalation.

Vivienne Duck
Entertainment

Emma O’Keeffe’s ready for next Ninja Warrior

Shepparton’s own ninja Emma O’Keeffe may have missed out on making it to the semi-finals of Australian Ninja Warrior, but she has vowed it will not be the last time you see her on your screens.

Liz Mellino
News

Thieves hit auto salvage business

Business break-in Seymour police are investigating a break-in at an auto salvage business in Wimble St, Seymour, which occurred between 11pm on June 24 and 7am the next day. Parts were stolen from numerous vehicles and police believe the thieves...

Seymour Telegraph
News

Race caller to join Cup tour

Legendary race caller Bryan Martin will visit Shepparton and Nagambie next month as part of the 16th annual Melbourne Cup tour.

Liz Mellino
News

Beating the school holiday boredom

Kids love the school holidays, and children in the Southern Riverina have had plenty of opportunities to keep busy during the two week winter break.

Southern Riverina News
National

No bail for SA manhunt accused

A 25-year-old man has not applied for bail in his first court appearance following a 24-hour manhunt on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Shepparton Strikers vs Mooroopna Cats

Photos from Shepparton Strikers vs Mooroopn

Alex Mitchell
World

Thai cave boys to hold televised address

The 12 Thai boys and their soccer coach rescued from a flooded cave will hold a televised press conference at 9pm AEST, later on Wednesday.

AAP Newswire
News

Burra exports branded milk to Taiwan

GIPPSLAND-BASED DAIRY processor Burra Foods has launched its first retail product, Pure Source Milk, which it will export to Taiwan, backed by an integrated marketing campaign heavily focused around Gippsland’s ‘pristine’ farming environment...

Dairy News

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Local

News

Jane Bunn returns to share her predictions with farmers

Popular meteorologist and weather presenter Jane Bunn (pictured) will return late this month for her fifth Deniliquin visit and presentation.

Southern Riverina News
News

Man arrested for breach

A 39 year-old Cobram man has been charged with allegedly breaching a domestic violence order, after allegedly wielding a knife in his ex-partner’s home last week.

Southern Riverina News
Sport

Caleb stars on course

Up and coming golf star Caleb Bovalina is this week’s Sport Star of the Week.

Southern Riverina News
News

Beating the school holiday boredom

Kids love the school holidays, and children in the Southern Riverina have had plenty of opportunities to keep busy during the two week winter break.

Southern Riverina News
News

New priest is settling in

Stephen Onyewkere (pictured) was already living more than 14,000km from his native Nigeria when he entered the Catholic priesthood, and he now calls the Southern Riverina home.

Southern Riverina News
Sport

Wildcats on top

The Finley Wildcats have stamped their authority as Shepparton and Districts Junior Football League Youth Girls flag favourites following an impressive 27 point victory over ladder leader Shepparton United on Sunday.

Southern Riverina News
News

Roger, Roger

Roger Reynoldson says his first priority as a Berrigan Shire councillor is to ‘‘determine how Berrigan Shire residents can be best served’’.

James Bennett
Sport

Winning streak draws to an end

Blighty’s undefeated season is alive after a thrilling draw with Katunga on Saturday afternoon.

Southern Riverina News
News

Farm Safe message

Helping to develop a new dairy farm safety program has inspired Rachael Napier to think about her own farm safety.

Southern Riverina News
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EVENTS
Events

B74 Birthday Heritage Train Tour to Geelong

Fitting birthday tour for 65 years of service! Join us on a special celebration to Geelong for the 65th Birthday Celebration of B74. Explore Geelong’s waterfront and shopping precinct or take a coach to Queenscliff with a kit lunch. The tour...

21-22

Jul

Shepparton News
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...

22-23

Jul

Country News
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

28-

Jul

Ruth Jellif
Events

Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market

The Kinglake Produce and Artisan Market has a variety of stalls including plants, chutneys, fresh produce, wines, jewellery, gift ware, coffee, hot and cold food plus so much more. There are also children’s activities to keep the little ones...

28-29

Jul

Country News
News

Jim achieves Melbourne show personal best

Jim Sibraa has a new personal record in poultry showing, with one of his chooks earning the title of second best across three states.

Southern Riverina News
Sport

Dees fall to 13th

A tough 2018 Picola & District League season has continued for Jerilderie, falling to the bottom of the ladder after a 31 point loss to Yarroweyah at Monash Park on Saturday.

Southern Riverina News

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Regional

News

Race caller to join Cup tour

Legendary race caller Bryan Martin will visit Shepparton and Nagambie next month as part of the 16th annual Melbourne Cup tour.

Liz Mellino
News

Tips to get your garden growing

HOW does your garden grow?

Kyabram Free Press
News

Volunteers’ efforts praised

The CFA is well known in and around Benalla, but the extent of the time and effort put in by volunteers at all times of day and night can easily go unnoticed by the wider community.

Benalla Ensign
News

Man extradited over violent home invasion

A MAN extradited from Queensland has faced court over charges relating to a violent home invasion and stabbing in Echuca more than two years ago.

Riverine Herald
News

Accidental student’s inspiring career journey

Bored and bereft of inspiration, Kelvin Ennor turned his back on schooling at an early age.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Lake Mulwala on rise again

Lake Mulwala is on the rise after it was lowered in winter for successful weed control and completion of works around the lake foreshore.

Cobram Courier
News

New top cop in shop

A new Local Area Commander has landed at Seymour Police Station to keep an eye on the Mitchell Police Service Area.

Seymour Telegraph
Sport

Clubs agree on a merger

A NEW era begins — the Rochester Tigers and Rochester United cricket clubs will officially merge to form the Rochester Cricket Club.

Andrew Johnston
News

Heathcote CFA is looking to sign you

HEATHCOTE Fire Brigade is on a recruiting drive, and it wants you.

McIvor Times
News

Planting for the future

The One Tree Per Child project teamed up with RiverConnect for a visit to Tatura last week with the goal of planting more than 100 plants at Lake Bartlett.

Madeleine Caccianiga
News

Curtain call for hall

The community hall and old kindergarten on Orr St will make way for a new $2.8m library following a decision by Moira Shire Council. The Yarrawonga Library and Town Hall precinct decision was decided at council’s June ordinary meeting with the...

Emma Prior
News

$10m river resort objection

A statement of objection has been lodged against a development of an eco-tourism resort planned near Corowa. The planned $10 million project has been presented to a Joint Regional Planning Panel for determination. The Federation Council are still in...

Jarryd Barca
Sport

Michel almost brings Vic Country under-16 national glory

Jordan Michel’s supreme efforts could not bring Victoria Country a title at the Basketball Australia under-16 championships.

Lauren Bordin

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Rural

News

MPs join wild dog fight

The Victorian Government is not doing enough to eradicate the threat of wild dogs in the Hume region, according to the chairman of the Cheshunt Wild Dog League.

Rodney Woods
Water

Basin example of global crisis

The Murray-Darling Basin has been cited in a new United Nations report that warns a global water crisis is looming and describes the important role forests can play to ease the threat.

Country News
Animal Health

Do you have the facts on mycoplasma?

MYCOPLASMA IN dairy herds is a topical issue. Much of the media coverage has related to farm biosecurity, management options and the decision to eradicate. This article discusses mycoplasma in relation to animal health: how does Mycoplasma cause...

Gemma Chuck
News

Burra exports branded milk to Taiwan

GIPPSLAND-BASED DAIRY processor Burra Foods has launched its first retail product, Pure Source Milk, which it will export to Taiwan, backed by an integrated marketing campaign heavily focused around Gippsland’s ‘pristine’ farming environment...

Dairy News
Livestock

Lamb prices climb to new highs

Lamb prices at Shepparton Regional Saleyards have been robust in recent weeks but haven’t reached the dizzying heights recorded at Bendigo and Wagga Wagga.

Country News
Markets

Tide turns but more needed to lift confidence

THE NEW dairy season has just commenced, and there is already plenty to keep track of. We have seen some of the highest opening prices ever announced coincide with farmer confidence hitting a multi-year low, more farmers than ever changing processor...

John Droppert
News

Littleproud wants action

The controversial chairman of Australia’s wool industry research body, who admitted to secretly viewing farmers in a focus group through a one-way mirror, could be forced out the door.

Country News
Horticulture

Melons in comeback

Australia’s rockmelon industry is getting a helping hand from the Federal Government to help it recover from a deadly listeria outbreak that gutted the industry.

Country News
Dairy

Index doesn’t go far enough: UDV

The Federal Government’s milk price index will fall short of providing transparency in the processing sector, according to the UDV.

Country News
News

Coomboona dairy farm on the market

Administrators for Coomboona Holdings are putting up the big Undera dairy business for sale.

Country News
Machinery & Products

What to look for in a feed mixer

UNIFORMLY MIXED feed components provide better nutrition, improved feed efficiency and cost, and the opportunity to reduce wastage. In dry times, when much of the feed can be purchased off farm with higher costs, efficiency is even more critical...

Dairy News
Management

Water loss causes change in thinking

USING WATER in the right place at the right time is the key to future success for a young Western Australian dairy farming family. From Benger, two hours south of Perth, Mick and Sophia Giumelli are transforming their farm to reduce costs and the...

Rick Bayne
Water

Northern basin target reduced

The northern Murray-Darling Basin water recovery target has been reduced by 70Gl after amendments came into law last week.

Country News
Cropping

Swapping sides in GM debate

A former radical environmental activist who made a stunning reversal on genetically-modified crops believes Australian farmers need access to the technology to help feed the world.

Country News
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
Working Dogs

Colleagues do the job

How did they get their names?

Country News

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National & World

National

Qld murder victim ‘abusive, unfaithful’

A Queensland woman accused of murdering her de facto partner claimed he hit his head as she was defending herself from him with a bar stool.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Bankwest to close 29 branches

Bankwest is closing 29 branches on Australia’s east coast, which will affect about 200 staff, as customers increasingly use mobile banking.

AAP Newswire
World

Musk apologises for ‘pedo’ caver tweet

Elon Musk says it is “my fault alone” after apologising for referring to a caver who helped rescue a soccer team trapped in a cave in Thailand as a “pedo”.

AAP Newswire
World

Thai cave boys to hold televised address

The 12 Thai boys and their soccer coach rescued from a flooded cave will hold a televised press conference at 9pm AEST, later on Wednesday.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Avdulla closer to first Sydney premiership

Brenton Avdulla has maintained a healthy lead as he heads to his first Sydney premiership with he and Blake Shinn riding one winner each at Warwick Farm.

AAP Newswire
AFL

AFL final pain still eats at Port’s Clurey

Port Adelaide defender Tom Clurey says the pain of losing an AFL elimination final last year by a kick after the extra-time siren still eats away at him.

AAP Newswire
National

No bail for SA manhunt accused

A 25-year-old man has not applied for bail in his first court appearance following a 24-hour manhunt on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Michelle Williams seeks mental health help

Singer Michelle Williams is believed to have checked into a mental health facility as she seeks treatment for depression.

AAP Newswire
National

Witness saw black Merc near Vic body site

About the time Karen Ristevski went missing, a woman spotted a car like the Melbourne murder victim’s black Mercedes, a court has been told.

AAP Newswire