Southern Riverina News

Bloods fall to strong bat

Southern Riverina News

End of year celebration at the park

Educators, children and their families attended the Family Day Care’s end of year celebration at Memorial Park on Tuesday, December 3. The children enjoyed testing out their gross motor skills on the play equipment, participating in some Christmas...

Southern Riverina News

Cats double up

The Finley Cats put away Barooga with a strong all-round performance in Division One’s match-up of the Murray Valley Cricket Association at home on Saturday. After losing the toss and being sent in to bowl, the Cats started strongly, with...

Daniel Hughes

Cats double up

Daniel Hughes

One per cent of festival charged

A man allegedly carrying 75 MDMA tablets, speed and cocaine is one of more than 95 people charged with drug offences at this year’s Strawberry Fields music festival. A high-visibility police operation commenced at Strawberry Fields festival at...

Southern Riverina News

Ian wins place in world competition

A win on one of what is arguably the best golf courses in Australia has earned Finley’s Ian Armer the right to play on one of the best in the world. As champion of Golf Australia’s Play 9 competition - played Saturday as part of the Australian Open...

Daniel Hughes

Most popular

Nine men arrested after 18 properties searched over alleged illegal activity

Nine men have been arrested and 18 properties across Shepparton, Mooroopna, Kialla and Muckatah searched as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged criminal activities of the Outlaws motorcycle gang.

Shepparton News

Breaking News

Drysdale goes public about departure from Echuca United

ECHUCA United Football Netball Club and A grade premiership coach Lisa Drysdale have parted company just weeks after her re-appointment for the 2020 season.

Andrew Johnston

Kyabram man jailed over trying to procure teenage girl for sexual activity

A KYABRAM man who procured a teenage girl - whose profile was operated by police - for sexual activity through social media has been jailed for one year. Sean O’Halloran, 29, pleaded guilty in Bendigo County Court on Tuesday to using a carriage...

Ivy Jensen

One year on, Uber proves no match for local taxi service

It’s been almost a year since Uber announced it was expanding into Shepparton, generating concern and anger from local taxi services.

Holly Tregenza

09 Dec 2019

Eight men charged after 18 properties searched across the region

Eight men have been charged and 18 properties across Shepparton, Mooroopna, Kialla and Muckatah have been searched as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged criminal activities of Outlaws Motorcycle Club members. Victoria Police’s...

Ashlea Witoslawski

Students expand education

Daniel Hughes

Teachers stop work for pay rise

Teachers across NSW have been offered the maximum allowable pay increase after successfully lobbying the state government. Pays will increase by 2.5 per cent from January 2020, and then by 2.28 per cent from 2021. The deal struck between the NSW...

Daniel Hughes

New constable appointed in Finley

You may have noticed a new officer on the beat at Finley. Constable Amanda Chapman in her her second month as lock up keeper and general duty officer at the local station.

Daniel Hughes

EVENTS

Nature Trail Animal Detectives

What: Join an interactive nature scavenger hunt with real animal interactions scattered throughout the activity and where participants receive clues on where to find animals in their habitats. When: 10 am to 11:30 am. Where: Australian Botanical...

Ilias Bakalla

15 Dec

SAM Little Hands - December

What: There is messy fun with paint and clay to be had for budding artists at SAM. Art Smocks provided. Ideal for toddlers and pre-schoolers 0-4 years, children must be accompanied by an adult. When: 10.30 am to 11.15 am Where: Shepparton Art...

Ilias Bakalla

18 Dec

Carols At Mactier Gardens, Tatura

What: Starting with stalls and activities, attendees are invited to bring own food, chairs and rugs. There will be a barbecue, fairy floss and ice-cream. Carols will begin at 7 pm. When: 5 pm to 9 pm. Where: Mactier Gardens, Hogans St. Cost: Free...

Ilias Bakalla

18 Dec

Mooroopna New Year’s Eve Festival

The Mooroopna New Year’s Eve Festival is a family event. Come and join us in celebrating the New Year @ John Gray Oval at the Mooroopna Recreation Reserve. Entry is free. The street parade kicks off the celebrations at 6.30pm from the service...

Shepparton News

31 Dec

Regional

Sikhs share faith and tradition with Shepparton

Sikhs wear turbans so that people in the street can identify them and ask for help if they need it. And I had no idea. That’s one of the first things I learned when I donned a colourful scarf, slipped off my sandals, and walked into the big...

Holly Tregenza

Kyabram Blue Light 2019

IT HAS been a successful 12 months for local police and youth after Kyabram Blue Light saw its 1000th attendee since its inception. More than 150 people turned up on Friday night at P-12 for a fun and safe night of prizes and a surprise visit from...

James Arbuthnott

10 hours ago

Ambulance attends to swimmer in Lake Benalla

Ambulance Victoria and other emergency services were alerted to a possible drowning/swimmer in distress near Neil Avenue, Benalla this afternoon. Unconfirmed reports suggest a person was airlifted to hospital. More to follow. * Information from...

Simon Ruppert

23 hours ago

The Lead

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - December 14

MORE Moama three and four-year-olds will have access to early childhood education right on their doorstep as Moama and District Preschool makes strides towards a new state-of-the-art building

Riverine Herald

Hero recognised

Cobram resident Will Slatterie has joined a list awash with valour and gallantry, after the 15-year-old was recently bestowed a Commendation for Brave Conduct award for his lifesaving efforts at Thompsons Beach last year. Will was invited to...

Liam Nash

10 hours ago

New Anglican minister after two year wait

A priest in charge has been appointed at the Anglican Parish of Central Goulburn after almost two years without one. Locum priests have provided support for the parish on a regular basis while the parish has been without a priest in charge. Reverend...

David Rak

Bendigo police investigating series of grass fires

BENDIGO police are investigating a series of grass fires that occurred in the Elmore area yesterday. Emergency services responded to two fires in Avonmore about 3.30pm in the vicinity of Lanmore Rd and Elmore-Barnadown Rd. The fire burned through...

Campaspe News

Crafty business: Court House entices local Christmas spend

An inconspicuous entrance gives way to what you might expect of a courthouse built in 1863: lofty ceilings and oodles of natural light. Since its inception in 1994, Heathcote Court House Crafts has made its home in the building, which has...

Vanessa Wiltshire

Galleries

A merry time had Tatura Senior Citizens lunch

Pumpkin soup, ham, cranberry sauce, pudding, custard and some bad jokes created a special early Christmas day lunch for Tatura Senior Citizens Club. More than 30 seniors gathered at their club house on Wednesday and tucked into a three-course lunch...

Morgan Dyer

Train passengers caught up in pay dispute

North East train line passengers will face delays and 24 hours of cancelled trains in the busy Christmas period as the Victorian Government continues to war with the state’s transport union according to Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy. “The...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Preschool excels in all facets

A local not-for-profit preschool that works tirelessly every year to survive has proven that passion is the main ingredient to success, after excelling in all areas of a national assessment of the school. Corowa Preschool has excelled in all seven...

Rhys Williams

Special link established between Lachie’s Legacy and local track

Just before 7.06 pm on Monday, December 2, a contingent of family and friends were celebrating the first victory of greyhoun0d 0Lachie’s Legacy. The momentous win came at Shepparton, in the first race of the 12-race meeting, leaving a special...

Aydin Payne

Galleries

Hundreds celebrate Pink Ribbon Brunch

A celebration of love, life, happiness and health, more than 600 guests filled the Eastbank Centre yesterday for the Shepparton News Pink Ribbon Brunch

Shepparton News

28 Oct 2019

Rural

NSW takes advice on leaving the MDBA

The NSW water minister has confirmed the state has received legal clearance to walk away from the Murray-Darling Basin Plan — if it chooses to do so. Melinda Pavey last week confirmed the coalition government had sought legal advice on its...

Geoff Adams

Water

Water for Fodder program opens

Farmers in the southern Murray-Darling Basin can apply to purchase water at a discounted rate from 10am today. Eligible farmers can buy up to two 50Ml parcels at $100 per megalitre and Federal Water and Drought Minister David Littleproud said the...

Rodney Woods

Animal Health

Know your fodder: feed testing facts

THIS SEASON there is the potential for a fodder supply shortage across Australia’s dairy regions. In times of low pasture supply, it is essential to carefully plan what the likely feed requirements will be for your herd and actively manage the...

Dairy News

11 Oct 2019

Dairy

Coles reimburses milk suppliers

Supermarket giant Coles has been forced to pay $5 million to a group of farmers after accusations it short-changed them on a scheme to provide drought relief.

Geoff Adams

Livestock

Red meat industry set to benefit from new pasture grass research

Australia’s red meat industry is set to benefit from new pasture grass research focused on increasing its production and profitability and helping to safeguard it in a changing climate. Agriculture Victoria research scientists have generated...

Rodney Woods

Markets

Australian milk production continues to slide, while global markets present opportunities

THE 2018–19 season will most certainly be remembered as an exceptionally challenging season for the Australian dairy industry. Universally high feed costs, record high temporary irrigation water costs and widespread dry seasonal conditions have...

Sofia Omstedt

12 Jul 2019

Tongala delivers hay to Queensland farm

A B-double full of hay arrived at a cattle farm in the Western Downs town of Glenmorgan, Queensland, on Friday, November 22. The truck and trailer had travelled more than 1000 km from Tongala to the town of about 150 people, destined for the...

James Arbuthnott

Horticulture

New podcast for horticultural growers

A new resource designed to arm horticultural growers with everything they need to grow their business has been released by Hort Innovation. The podcast series, titled Growing Matters, is now freely available to download or stream through Apple...

Rodney Woods

04 Dec 2019

Dairy

Chinese company buys Lion dairy labels

The Chinese dairy heavyweight behind the $1.5 billion bid for organic infant formula maker Bellamy’s Australia has agreed to acquire another of Australia’s biggest dairy operations. China Mengniu Dairy will pay Japanese beverage giant Kirin...

Geoff Adams

09 Dec 2019

Native grasses can improve soil health, says GBCMA

There’s no better time than now to identify the flowering native grasses in your paddocks and find out how they can improve soil health and productivity, according to Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority’s land health...

Rodney Woods

Machinery & Products

Sneak peek of new tractor technology at AgQuip

VISITORS TO this year’s AgQuip Field Days from August 20 to 22 at Gunnedah enjoyed a sneak peek at the next generation in Case IH’s high-horsepower tractor technology. The new AFS Connect Magnum, powered by the company’s Advanced Farming...

Dairy News

13 Sep 2019

Management

Efficiencies key to running two farms

Jeanette Severs Ashley and Lisa Mezenberg, from Denison, operate two farms, milking 600 cows; a self-replacing, predominantly Friesian-cross herd, with infusions of Normande, Aussie Red and Brown Swiss. The herd produces 3.7 million litres annually...

Dairy News

Water

NVIC criticise VFF’s leadership

The VFF has launched a 10-point plan to help restore the balance between irrigated agriculture and the environment in the Murray-Darling Basin. VFF Water Council chair Richard Anderson said the new 10-point plan provided solutions to major problems...

Rodney Woods

Cropping

SunRice slashes jobs

The Federal Government must develop a “bail-out package” for SunRice. That’s the message from NSW Member for Murray Helen Dalton, following the announcement last week another 100 jobs would be lost from the Deniliquin and Leeton rice mills...

Zoe McMaugh

09 Dec 2019

From the Experts

ABV release prompts sire review

The August release of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) and the upcoming joining season will have dairy farmers around the country thinking about the next best sires to use over their herds. While breeding enthusiasts will delve into great detail...

Dairy News

13 Sep 2019

Irrigators sold down the river

Oh Damian, oh Damian — how could you? I refer to (Federal Member for Nicholls) Damian Drum’s plan to force the environmental water holder to sell water held in their name back to farmers. Damian, you support a corrupt 100 per cent carryover...

Rodney Woods

National & world

National

Families hounded over childcare fees: ALP

Shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers says a new report suggests families are being hounded by the government over wrongly paid childcare rebates.

AAP Newswire

6 hours ago

Finance

Australia shares to start in positive mood

The Australian share market can expect to get off to a positive start to the week as the US and China score the first phase of a trade deal.

AAP Newswire

9 hours ago

World

China suspends additional US tariffs

China says it won’t impose the additional tariffs on some US goods that were due to come into force on Sunday, 17 months after the superpowers’ trade war began.

AAP Newswire

4 hours ago

World

NKorea: new tests will counter US threats

North Korea says it has carried out a “very important” test at the Sohae satellite site, a rocket-testing ground, to bolster its strategic nuclear deterrence.

AAP Newswire

4 hours ago

Horse Racing

Meagher on winning wave with Trevelyan

Trainer Chris Meagher believes Eagle Farm winner Trevelyan can be a major player in the $250,000 The Wave.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

AFL

Star Magpie Beams steps away from AFL

Collingwood veteran Dayne Beams has taken an indefinite break from the AFL to concentrate on his mental health.

AAP Newswire