News JobKeeper eligibility tweaked for business The JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme will cost another $15.6 billion due to changes making it easier for businesses hurt by coronavirus to be eligible. AAP Newswire 07 Aug 2020 07 Aug 2020
Sport Bradbury wins Cobb Open Rick Bradbury is the Berrigan Community Bowls Club Betty Cobb Open Handicap Champion for 2019/20. Bradbury (15), the top handicap, defeated Garry Seamer (8) 21-18 in a close-fought match played in front of a good crowd enjoying the unseasonably warm... Southern Riverina News 06 Aug 2020 06 Aug 2020
News Tailoring your learning needs The Deniliquin Christian School is taking enrolments for kindergarten and year seven for 2021. The school, which celebrates 25 years next year, offers a unique schooling experience for Kindergarten to Year 10. School principal Maryanne Jones, said... Daniel Hughes 07 Aug 2020 07 Aug 2020
Sport Berrigan battle Blighty on netball court Berrigan started their Picola & District League netball season with a home game against Blighty on Saturday. The round two clashes between the Saints and the Redeyes were played at Berrigan, with results as follows:Under 11s: It was fantastic to... Southern Riverina News 05 Aug 2020 05 Aug 2020
Sport Berrigan battle Blighty on netball court Berrigan started their Picola & District League netball season with a home game against Blighty on Saturday. The round two clashes between the Saints and the Redeyes were played at Berrigan, with results as follows:Under 11s: It was fantastic to... Southern Riverina News 05 Aug 2020 05 Aug 2020
News Business Chamber forms One single entity will now represent the interests of businesses within the Murrumbidgee Council. Business Murrumbidgee was formed with the assistance of Murrumbidgee Council, and will consist of three chapters representing Coleambally, Darlington... Daniel Hughes 07 Aug 2020 07 Aug 2020
Sport Hawkins readies for fast schedule Get your beanies and your guernseys on and find your favourite spot on the couch, an AFL marathon starts tonight. The AFL released a further four rounds of its 2020 season on Tuesday, July21 with 20 consecutive days of footy to take place. Unrivalled... Daniel Hughes 28 Jul 2020 28 Jul 2020
News Pensioner bashed for not wearing mask A Benalla pensioner was left covered in blood after a brazen daylight assault in Bridge St on Friday afternoon. A witness who contacted the Ensign said the man, who was in his 70s, was attacked by a man who looked middle-aged, for not wearing... Simon Ruppert 22 hours ago 22 hours ago
News Men fined after traveling to Shepparton Two men have been fined for breaching NSW Public Health Orders. NSW Police Force members stopped a vehicle on the Newell Hwy, Tocumwal, just before noon on Sunday and spoke with two men, aged 35 and 58, who stated they had travelled across the... Cobram Courier 14 hours ago 14 hours ago
News Region change The establishment of a new border region including Deniliquin and district is being described a win for common sense. Eligible residents in the defined border region will be exempt from the NSW Government’s latest measure at controlling the spread... Deniliquin Pastoral Times 15 hours ago 15 hours ago
News Kyabram P-12 College preps celebrate 100 days of learning Kyabram P-12 College preps celebrate 100 days of learning Jared Prestwidge 20 hours ago 20 hours ago
Livestock New outbreak of avian influenza Agriculture Victoria has confirmed that there has been a second egg farm in Victoria impacted by avian influenza. The farm, which has not been identified, has been quarantined and movement controls have been introduced to prevent further spread, the... Geoff Adams 19 hours ago 19 hours ago
News Cattle sales on the rise Numbers increased again at Finley for the fortnightly cattle sale last week. The usual field of buyers were present. Southern Riverina News 04 Aug 2020 04 Aug 2020
News Tocumwal Helping Hands Group out to lend a hand Members of the Southern Riverina Community who have been impacted by Coronavirus restrictions, and the more recent related border closures, are reminded there is a group of locals there to offer support. Daniel Hughes 05 Aug 2020 05 Aug 2020
News Mixed spin on the menu for Country Club The Finley Country Club is welcoming a new head chef to its kitchen. Daniel Hughes 05 Aug 2020 05 Aug 2020
Virus updates Two Shepparton workers test positive for COVID-19 A staff member at First Choice Liquor Shepparton and another at Shepparton Retirement Villages have tested positive for COVID-19. Spencer Fowler Steen 07 Aug 2020 07 Aug 2020
News Special consideration for VCE students VCE STUDENTS in Echuca and surrounds can breathe easier after the Victorian Government announced changes to Year 11 and 12 assessment of special consideration. Education Minister James Merlino announced the changes, saying students could now find... Kyabram Free Press 17 hours ago 17 hours ago
News Coo-ee: To the football by boat In the days before buses, football clubs took rail journeys and jinker rides to play opposition teams. Perhaps the most unusual way of getting to a football match was that used by Mornington Football Club. Its footballers took a fishing yawl, The... Benalla Ensign 06 Aug 2020 06 Aug 2020
News Johnno’s Run goes virtual IT WASN’T the usual Johnno’s Run in 2020, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t as successful. Brayden May 30 Jul 2020 30 Jul 2020
News Call to remove fishing ban to boost tourism Fishing bodies are protesting a ban on fishing along the Murray River between Mulwala and Tocumwal by gathering testimonials from local businesses. The ban is part of the closure of the Murray cod fishing season from September to November, put in... Jamie Salter 20 Jul 2020 20 Jul 2020
News Front Door Project proves popular Louise Roberts’ COVID-19 photography project is officially in print. The Nagambie photographer spent every day for almost three weeks travelling around Nagambie using a long lens to take photos of people at their front doors, gates and... David Rak 15 hours ago 15 hours ago
News Kinder free for families in Campaspe during COVID-19 pandemic KINDERGARTEN in the Campaspe region will be free for term three and children will be supported to learn from home. It’s all thanks to a relief package to support early childhood services through the coronavirus pandemic from the Victorian... Campaspe News 15 hours ago 15 hours ago
News Dump point change causes a stink After numerous locals expressed concern about a mesh cover being placed over the dump point in Barrack Street, the McIvor Times launched an investigation. McIvor Times 14 Apr 2020 14 Apr 2020
News Tatura photographer captures amazing photos of insects These impressive close-ups of creepy crawlies aren’t computer generated, nor were they taken by a professional. These spine-tingling photos of jumping spiders and bees were taken by hobby photographer Matthew McDonald in his Tatura garden over the... Madi Chwasta 09 May 2020 09 May 2020
News New Moira case tested in Melbourne Yarrawonga Health have just issued a statement to confirm the new positive COVID-19 case recorded in Moira Shire on Wednesday, August 5 was tested in Melbourne. The individual was tested in Melbourne and is not residing or self-isolating in the... Yarrawonga Chronicle 07 Aug 2020 07 Aug 2020
News New border region permit update The “border bubble” has been revised with the postcodes of Victorian towns previously excluded including Rutherglen now included. The new changes will take effect from 4pm this Monday, August 10. The NSW government released the third edition of... Corowa Free Press 07 Aug 2020 07 Aug 2020
Sport GVL cancels 2020 seniors season The Goulburn Valley League has pulled the pin on its senior competitions for 2020. Alex Mitchell 24 Jun 2020 24 Jun 2020
Galleries The heavenly architecture of Shepparton’s churches Shepparton’s churches are home to some of the town’s most eye-catching architecture. News photographer Rodney Braithwaite captured the stunning details of just some of our local places of worship on a recent outing Shepparton News 07 May 2020 07 May 2020
News More rain forecast after wet weekend recorded across northern Victoria and southern Riverina While 2020 will be remembered for many reasons, many farmers in northern Victoria and the southern Riverina will remember it for the amount of rain that has fallen after several years of dry conditions. That memory will be helped by the consistent... Rodney Woods 22 hours ago 22 hours ago
Water Former Defence Force chief appointed new MDBA chair Former Defence Force chief Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston is the new chair of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority. Sir Houston has served the nation in several leadership roles, and his well-honed strategic skills will help focus efforts towards... Rodney Woods 20 hours ago 20 hours ago
From the Experts A guide to non-cycling cows After calving, a cow’s uterus takes anywhere from 25 to 50 days to recover, her body to re-establish normal reproductive hormone levels and for her to return to normal cyclic activity. Traumatic calving, ill-health and several nutritional... Dairy News Australia 19 hours ago 19 hours ago
News Social media tips for farmers A panel discussion held by the WestVic Dairy Young Dairy Network is aiming to empower farmers to harness social media. The panel will be led by farmers who have mastered social media and want to share what they have learned from years of trial and... Jamie Salter 14 hours ago 14 hours ago
Livestock New outbreak of avian influenza Agriculture Victoria has confirmed that there has been a second egg farm in Victoria impacted by avian influenza. The farm, which has not been identified, has been quarantined and movement controls have been introduced to prevent further spread, the... Geoff Adams 19 hours ago 19 hours ago
Markets Global dairy prices ease DAIRY MARKETS have entered 2020 with strong supply and demand fundamentals which are supporting global commodity prices. It has been widely reported the current market is operating in a well-balanced state, with demand marginally ahead of supply... Sam Leishman 23 Mar 2020 23 Mar 2020
Horticulture Managing fruit quality for export summer fruit industry webinars Four upcoming Agriculture Victoria webinars will offer an update on a new tool to predict stone fruit quality before it reaches its export destination. Agriculture Victoria research scientist John Lopresti said the Managing fruit quality for export... Country News 06 Aug 2020 06 Aug 2020
Horticulture Labour shortage issues could become worse after Federal Court decision on backpacker tax The challenges keep on coming for the region’s horticulture growers after the Federal Court ruled the backpacker tax legal. The Australian Taxation Office won its appeal in the Federal Court on August 6, in a case that involved British backpacker... Rodney Woods 08 Aug 2020 08 Aug 2020
News Farmer questions the cost of not using on-farm renewable energy Renewables are saving farmers time, money and effort while drastically reducing their carbon footprint, and one farmer believes it’s time farmers considered the cost of not investing in them. On-farm renewable energy solutions are being utilised in... Spencer Fowler Steen 21 hours ago 21 hours ago
News Stricter abattoir rules to stop coronavirus spread Regional abattoirs have been hit with further coronavirus restrictions as Victoria remains in a State of Disaster. From August 7, meat processing facilities with more than 25 employees will be required to reduce to two-thirds of their peak workforce... Jamie Salter 05 Aug 2020 05 Aug 2020
Machinery & Products McIntosh Beater Wagons are saving farmers time and money The new McIntosh Beater Wagons are getting plenty of praise from farmers who are using the equipment on their farms. Users say the unique design of the beater wagon, with its three PTO-driven horizontal beaters, allows you to better incorporate... Dairy News Australia 17 Jun 2020 17 Jun 2020
Management Tatura dairy operation continually adapts to climate change and water availability Adapting to a variable climate and a lack of water availability have seen the biggest changes to the Lang Dairies farming operation at Tatura. The Lang family started dairy farming in 1981 and now owns three neighbouring dairies, covering... Rodney Woods 22 Jul 2020 22 Jul 2020
Water Water will help farmers kick start economy post COVID-19, Deniliquin farmer says As the impact of COVID-19 tightens its hold on Australia’s economy and the Federal Government calls for local business to try and step-up to kick start our stalled economy, Deniliquin irrigator Sharni Hood stands ready. But all she needs, to do her... Rodney Woods 08 Aug 2020 08 Aug 2020
Cropping Elmore grains update to be held online The latest grains research insights relevant to farming systems in the Elmore region and neighbouring areas will be discussed at a Grains Research and Development Corporation Grains Research Update on August 13. GRDC southern grower relations... Rodney Woods 09 Aug 2020 09 Aug 2020
From the Experts Consistency of good behaviours drives calf rearing success Consistency in all that we do around calves is pivotal to calf health, wellbeing and performance. This was the overarching message when MaxCare hosted a calf rearing seminar at International Dairy Week in Tatura in January, and a message that... Dairy News Australia 16 Jun 2020 16 Jun 2020
News SPC still in organic milk deal The owners of fruit processing business SPC are continuing to develop a debt for equity swap in an organic dairy business, despite supply problems created by the collapse of an organic milk supplier. Shepparton Partners Collective, which bought the... Geoff Adams 08 Aug 2020 08 Aug 2020
National Source of NSW school virus cluster unclear An independent Catholic school in northwest Sydney has closed its secondary campus until August 24 as 11 COVID-19 cases are linked to the school. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Finance US job openings rise in June Job openings, a measure of labor demand, rose 518,000 to 5.9 million on the last day of June, the US Labor Department said on Monday. AAP Newswire 4 hours ago 4 hours ago
World New rise in French virus patients The number of people hospitalised and placed in intensive care as a result of COVID-19 infection in France has jumped for the first time since mid-April. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
World Trump considers Gettysburg speech Donald Trump will likely make his Republican nomination acceptance speech at the White House or the site of the Civil War battleground in Gettysburg. AAP Newswire 2 hours ago 2 hours ago
Horse Racing Cape Of Good Hope set for racing return Lindsay Park is confident the feet issues which have hampered Cape Of Good Hope have been rectified ahead of his resumption at Caulfield. AAP Newswire 17 hours ago 17 hours ago
AFL Kick it to Brad Hill, pleads Saints coach St Kilda recruit Brad Hill had just seven touches in his side’s hefty loss to Geelong but wasn’t solely to blame for his quiet night according to the coach. AAP Newswire 4 hours ago 4 hours ago
National Virus response probed at Sydney aged home The aged care royal commission will examine confusion around the hospitalisation of residents at Sydney’s Newmarch House, where 17 people died from coronavirus. AAP Newswire 4 hours ago 4 hours ago
Entertainment Actor Dan Wyllie facing DV charges Australian actor Dan Wyllie is facing two domestic violence-related charges over an alleged assault at a home in eastern Sydney. AAP Newswire 13 hours ago 13 hours ago
National Andrews to be grilled at Vic virus inquiry Premier Daniel Andrews will be the first witness called before a parliamentary inquiry into the Victorian government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. AAP Newswire 4 hours ago 4 hours ago
