National NSW miner headbutts then punches shark A 51-year-old surfer has escaped serious injury after punching a shark in the head at a beach north of Newcastle. AAP Newswire 46 minutes ago 46 minutes ago
Sport Saints downed by Deni in a first round thriller Berrigan came agonisingly close to victory in the opening round of the Murray Valley Cricket Association Division One season, going down to a visiting Deni Rhinos side on Saturday. Southern Riverina News 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
News Mathoura cashed up for forest MATHOURA is set to benefit from a $30,000 grant to help protect local heritage assets. Riverine Herald 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
News Kids at risk A severe lack of police resources is leaving the region’s children at risk, according to Police Association of NSW executive member Roger Campton. Southern Riverina News 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
News Kids at risk A severe lack of police resources is leaving the region’s children at risk, according to Police Association of NSW executive member Roger Campton. Southern Riverina News 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
World Saudi journo death story ‘credible’: Trump Saudi Arabia says journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed during a fight at its Istanbul consulate, and Donald Trump says that explanation is ‘credible’. AAP Newswire 11 hours ago 11 hours ago
News Colourful Kekovich wows at local launch Colourful television personality Sam Kekovich was the star of the Berrigan Shire when he officially launched the return of the revamped shire business awards on Thursday night. Southern Riverina News 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
News Slithery alert With the weather warming up, snakes are becoming more active and a lot more visible. Country News 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
Finance Amazon to grow on speed not price: analyst Amazon will rely on fast and cheap delivery to win over the Australian shopper, rather than slashing prices. AAP Newswire 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
World Saudi journo death story ‘credible’: Trump Saudi Arabia says journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed during a fight at its Istanbul consulate, and Donald Trump says that explanation is ‘credible’. AAP Newswire 11 hours ago 11 hours ago
News Colourful Kekovich wows at local launch Colourful television personality Sam Kekovich was the star of the Berrigan Shire when he officially launched the return of the revamped shire business awards on Thursday night. Southern Riverina News 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
News Slithery alert With the weather warming up, snakes are becoming more active and a lot more visible. Country News 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
Finance Amazon to grow on speed not price: analyst Amazon will rely on fast and cheap delivery to win over the Australian shopper, rather than slashing prices. AAP Newswire 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
News Jarrod Lyle tribute unveiled at Shepparton Golf Club It was a fitting farewell. Shepparton News 15 Oct 2018 15 Oct 2018
News Goodbye old gum tree, hello new intersection DESPITE protest from a nearby resident the controversial tree on the corner of Campaspe Esplanade and Warren St was removed yesterday to make way for the Echuca-Moama bridge project. Riverine Herald 17 Oct 2018 17 Oct 2018
News Merrigum trainee paramedic John Dozzi lucky to defy the odds John Dozzi is one of a small percentage of people who survive sudden cardiac arrest. Liz Mellino 17 Oct 2018 17 Oct 2018
Sport Martiniello’s our man The Benalla Saints senior coaching reins have been passed onto James Martiniello for the 2019 season. Georgia Smith 18 Oct 2018 18 Oct 2018
News Green route if elected An elected Liberal Nationals Government will support the green route as the preferred route for the new Yarrawonga-Mulwala Bridge crossing. Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy joined Shadow Minister for Roads and Infrastructure David Hodgett in... Jared Loughnan 18 Oct 2018 18 Oct 2018
News Burglary leaves Tatura resident heartbroken A Tatura resident is heartbroken after her house was burgled a fortnight ago leaving her with a mess to clean up and longing for her valuables. Madeleine Caccianiga 11 hours ago 11 hours ago
News Parkin brings health message to Finley Premiership VFL/AFL winning coach David Parkin will be at Finley’s Country Club Hotel this Sunday to discuss men’s health. Southern Riverina News 18 Oct 2018 18 Oct 2018
National Invictus athlete already a hero to mates As former sniper Craig McGrath competes in the first challenge of the Sydney Invictus Games, members of his cheer squad say he’s already a hero in their eyes. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018 Gallery: GVL football: reserves and under-18 grand finals Photos from the GVL reserves and under-18 grand finals Ray Sizer 23 Sep 2018 23 Sep 2018
World Dozens dead as train hits crowd in India At least 60 people have been killed and dozens more injured in a train accident in India’s northern state of Punjab, local news reports have said. AAP Newswire 13 hours ago 13 hours ago
News Farmers form new dairy co-op Australia’s latest dairy co-op — Eureka Dairy — has been approved by the Australian Competition and Consumer commission and is looking for suppliers. ACCC approval gives it the legal governance required to operate. Interim director, Steve... Sophie Baldwin 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
News Kids at risk A severe lack of police resources is leaving the region’s children at risk, according to Police Association of NSW executive member Roger Campton. Southern Riverina News 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
News Colourful Kekovich wows at local launch Colourful television personality Sam Kekovich was the star of the Berrigan Shire when he officially launched the return of the revamped shire business awards on Thursday night. Southern Riverina News 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
Sport Saints downed by Deni in a first round thriller Berrigan came agonisingly close to victory in the opening round of the Murray Valley Cricket Association Division One season, going down to a visiting Deni Rhinos side on Saturday. Southern Riverina News 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
News Parkin brings health message to Finley Premiership VFL/AFL winning coach David Parkin will be at Finley’s Country Club Hotel this Sunday to discuss men’s health. Southern Riverina News 18 Oct 2018 18 Oct 2018
News Holiday fun at Toc. Golf and Bowls It was a busy two weeks of school holidays at the Tocumwal Golf and Bowls Club with plenty of youngsters taking advantage of the activities to keep them occupied. Southern Riverina News 18 Oct 2018 18 Oct 2018
Sport Berrigan Gold Cup fast approaching The biggest race day in the Southern Riverina is fast approaching with the Berrigan Cup set to be on the first Saturday in November. Southern Riverina News 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
News Turning to stock It’s no secret the drought is taking its toll on our farmers, and for the Cameron family it’s all about finding alternatives to keep their family afloat during this testing period. Southern Riverina News 18 Oct 2018 18 Oct 2018
Sport Murray League masterplan Murray Football League’s masterplan for a second division is continuing to take shape, with Kyabram District Football Netball League clubs Murchison-Toolamba and Dookie United signalling an intention to make the jump for next season. Southern Riverina News 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
News See festival art before the event begins It’s no secret that festivals like Tocumwal’s Strawberry Fields provide patrons with the unique opportunity to connect with the arts and discover a sense of identity, meaning and social integration. Southern Riverina News 18 Oct 2018 18 Oct 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 27- Ruth Jellif 27 Oct
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... 28 Country News 28 Oct
Events Journey Beyond Fear Tickets $15, pay at event. Supper provided by Rural Australians for Refugees 08 Ruth Jellif 8 Nov
News Slight river rise The Murray River at Tocumwal has seen a slight rise in the past week, whilst Billabong Creek remain steady. Southern Riverina News 18 Oct 2018 18 Oct 2018
Sport Top quality equestrian club The Cobram Barooga Equestrian Club is one of the Murray River and Southern Riverina’s top riding clubs. Southern Riverina News 18 Oct 2018 18 Oct 2018
News Burglary leaves Tatura resident heartbroken A Tatura resident is heartbroken after her house was burgled a fortnight ago leaving her with a mess to clean up and longing for her valuables. Madeleine Caccianiga 11 hours ago 11 hours ago
News Here’s a bright idea: half-price solar panels RESIDENTS looking to make the most of Kyabram’s sunshine can claim back half the cost of their solar panel installation. Kyabram Free Press 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
News Mathoura cashed up for forest MATHOURA is set to benefit from a $30,000 grant to help protect local heritage assets. Riverine Herald 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
News Community leaders call for protection Protection of rural communities is non-negotiable when state and Commonwealth water ministers meet to set additional criteria around further water recovery. Deniliquin Pastoral Times 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
News Popular flower show turns 60 The Cobram Uniting Church Ladies Guild held yet another successful annual Flower Show at Irvin Hall on Friday. Cobram Courier 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
News Central Goulburn Anglican Parish Central Goulburn Anglican Parish has farewelled Reverend Paul Dalzell. Seymour Telegraph 9 hours ago 9 hours ago
News Greg loves his day job COLBINABBIN Primary School students were learning from the best when Monash university professor Greg Sassella was principal for a day. Lachlan Durling 17 Oct 2018 17 Oct 2018
News Talk of the town THE Heathcote Design Workshop was held at the bowls club last week and saw some key ideas and issues raised by locals. Michael Mattingly 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
News Seniors share fun Tatura Senior Citizens celebrated on Saturday with an event for all Taturians and travellers, opening up their clubroom doors for an unconditional invitation. Madeleine Caccianiga 18 Oct 2018 18 Oct 2018
News Green route if elected An elected Liberal Nationals Government will support the green route as the preferred route for the new Yarrawonga-Mulwala Bridge crossing. Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy joined Shadow Minister for Roads and Infrastructure David Hodgett in... Jared Loughnan 18 Oct 2018 18 Oct 2018
News Dog food donations extended Young Corowa local Elly-Rose Clinch, who stole the hearts of many with her idea to help the working dogs through the drought, wishes to thank everyone for their support and donations, which have been extended to October 28. Elly-Rose has collected... Corowa Free Press 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
Sport Redbacks approach clash with aim to McLay out unbeaten Numurkah Kyabram will look to hit the reset button tomorrow. Tyler Maher 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
News Slithery alert With the weather warming up, snakes are becoming more active and a lot more visible. Country News 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
Water Contribution allows more extensive works When the irrigation channel supplying Paul and Lenore Mundy’s property was slated for modernisation as part of Goulburn-Murray Water’s Connections project, they knew it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to upgrade their farm and improve productivity. Country News 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
Animal Health Udder health costs dairy $150 m each year MORE THAN $150 million is lost to Australian dairy farmers each year through poor udder health. Mastitis is the major cause of this loss as it reduces milk yield and leads to poor quality milk. The investigation of mastitis does not rely on the... Gemma Chuck 12 Oct 2018 12 Oct 2018
News Farmers form new dairy co-op Australia’s latest dairy co-op — Eureka Dairy — has been approved by the Australian Competition and Consumer commission and is looking for suppliers. ACCC approval gives it the legal governance required to operate. Interim director, Steve... Sophie Baldwin 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
Livestock Sheep auction to raise funds Sheep producers will be able to contribute to the annual fundraiser for the Royal Children’s Hospital at Shepparton Regional Saleyards this Friday. Country News 12 Oct 2018 12 Oct 2018
Markets China cops more tariffs The Trump administration has applied a 10 per cent tariff to $200 billion of Chinese imports from September 24. RaboResearch dairy analyst Emma Higgins said President Trump has also threated this tariff could be lifted to 25 per cent by the end of... Dairy News 15 Oct 2018 15 Oct 2018
Working Dogs Eager pup is a good student What are their names and how old are they? Country News 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
Horticulture Testing new technology High tech sensors, laser scanners and thermal imaging technology are set to call a number of Tatura orchards home, as the Victorian Government’s $12million Internet of Things (IoT) trials move a step closer to getting under way. Country News 17 Oct 2018 17 Oct 2018
News Still at the top of his game BERNIE MCMANUS has no plans to retire from dairy farming in the near future, despite his advancing age. The spritely 71-year-old still gets up every day to milk his 130-cow dairy herd at Bamawm with his wife Carol. He has also just signed a new... Dairy News 18 Oct 2018 18 Oct 2018
News Drought brings roo trouble for Riverina Paul Norris steers his four-wheel drive into the darkened scrub and points a spotlight at a kangaroo standing up in the grass 100m away. Country News 18 Oct 2018 18 Oct 2018
Machinery & Products Rotary dairies a cheap, efficient option ROTARY DAIRIES remain a cost-effective and low-maintenance option for dairy farmers, according to Steve Allenby from Allenby Engineering, Camperdown. Allenby Engineering built its first rotary dairy — 40 units — in 1988. Mr Allenby believes it... Dairy News 15 Oct 2018 15 Oct 2018
Management Farm’s focus is on saving water NEIL GANNON’S dairy farm has been owned by his family for 140 years but the times are definitely changing. Mr Gannon and his wife, Keryn, currently milk 500 cows on 267 ha at Tinamba in Gippsland. They recently signed up to be a GippsDairy Focus... Stephen Cooke 15 Oct 2018 15 Oct 2018
Water Water use under microscope As the region battles dry conditions, water prices rise and the battle for water becomes fiercer, concerns are growing regarding what a prolonged drought would mean for the water market. Country News 18 Oct 2018 18 Oct 2018
Cropping Crop centre opens A new world-leading crop research centre in South Australia will boost prosperity for farmers, according to Australian Grain Technologies. Country News 18 Oct 2018 18 Oct 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 Plan to ease shortfall Federal Nationals leader Michael McCormack is hopeful a new regime to bring foreign farm workers into Australia will be in place before summer. Country News 18 Oct 2018 18 Oct 2018
National NSW miner headbutts then punches shark A 51-year-old surfer has escaped serious injury after punching a shark in the head at a beach north of Newcastle. AAP Newswire 46 minutes ago 46 minutes ago
Finance Amazon to grow on speed not price: analyst Amazon will rely on fast and cheap delivery to win over the Australian shopper, rather than slashing prices. AAP Newswire 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018
World Saudi journo death story ‘credible’: Trump Saudi Arabia says journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed during a fight at its Istanbul consulate, and Donald Trump says that explanation is ‘credible’. AAP Newswire 11 hours ago 11 hours ago
World Dozens dead as train hits crowd in India At least 60 people have been killed and dozens more injured in a train accident in India’s northern state of Punjab, local news reports have said. AAP Newswire 13 hours ago 13 hours ago
Horse Racing Diplomatico fuels G1 hopes with Listed win Hawkes Racing is looking to step Diplomatico up to Group One racing in Melbourne following his Listed win in the Brian Crowley Stakes at Randwick. AAP Newswire 40 minutes ago 40 minutes ago
AFL Neale says he and Lyon are on good terms Star Brisbane signing Lachie Neale denies he had any problems at Fremantle and says leaving the Dockers was probably the hardest decision of his life. AAP Newswire 23 hours ago 23 hours ago
National Invictus athlete already a hero to mates As former sniper Craig McGrath competes in the first challenge of the Sydney Invictus Games, members of his cheer squad say he’s already a hero in their eyes. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Entertainment Blanchett defends straight actor gay roles Hollywood has been criticised in recent years for casting straight actors in its limited gay roles, but Aussie actress Cate Blanchett’s having none of that. AAP Newswire 18 minutes ago 18 minutes ago
National Prince Harry king of the kids in Sydney Prince Harry has some fun racing three young boys on Cockatoo Island after arriving to cheer on competitors in the driving challenge for the Invictus Games. AAP Newswire 2 hours ago 2 hours ago
