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National

Question time in federal parliament

What we learned, heard and were amused by in Question Time on Monday

AAP Newswire

10 minutes ago

Saints fall short against Swans

A brave Berrigan side were unable to overcome second placed Katunga, going down to the Swans by 18 runs in round 13 of Murray Valley Cricket Division One competition.

Southern Riverina News

It’s an upgrade that will go to (e-)waste

GANNAWARRA Shire Council is already preparing for the pending ban on electronic materials being placed in landfills by increasing its e-waste recycling storage facilities.

Riverine Herald

Local lad at helm

Jerilderie’s Troy Mauger has been appointed as the head of the Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia’s Rice Extension team.

Southern Riverina News

Local lad at helm

Jerilderie’s Troy Mauger has been appointed as the head of the Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia’s Rice Extension team.

Southern Riverina News

Redeployment agreement reached in Yemen

The Yemeni government and rebel Houthi representatives have reached an agreement on the redeployment of forces at the key Yemeni port city of Hodeidah.

AAP Newswire

Dees keep season alive

Jerilderie kept their Murray Valley Cricket Association Division Two finals hopes alive with a five-wicket win over Cobram-Yarroweyah United at Scott Oval, Cobram, on Saturday.

Southern Riverina News

Water costs force closure

A much loved Wyuna business has been forced to close its doors, with the owner of the Big Cherry saying his business is no longer viable due to high water prices.

Country News

Finance

Travel group Helloworld HY lifted profit

Travel group Helloworld’s shares have skidded more than 7 per cent after the company said it made $21.9 million in first half profits.

AAP Newswire

Redeployment agreement reached in Yemen

The Yemeni government and rebel Houthi representatives have reached an agreement on the redeployment of forces at the key Yemeni port city of Hodeidah.

AAP Newswire

Dees keep season alive

Jerilderie kept their Murray Valley Cricket Association Division Two finals hopes alive with a five-wicket win over Cobram-Yarroweyah United at Scott Oval, Cobram, on Saturday.

Southern Riverina News

Water costs force closure

A much loved Wyuna business has been forced to close its doors, with the owner of the Big Cherry saying his business is no longer viable due to high water prices.

Country News

Finance

Travel group Helloworld HY lifted profit

Travel group Helloworld’s shares have skidded more than 7 per cent after the company said it made $21.9 million in first half profits.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

Child health closure sad blow to Echuca families

FAMILIES across the region have been devastated by closure of the Central Victorian Child Health branch in Echuca.

Kimberley Price

34-year-old woman to face court over house fire in Shepparton

Police and CFA attended a house fire in Shepparton yesterday February 17 at about 2.45pm. The fire caused damage to the side of the house, carport and car. Two people were home at the time of the fire and were not injured. Investigators from...

Shepparton News

Campaspe College has been sold Final offer close to the $2.1m price tag

CAMPASPE College of Adult Education has been sold for close to the original asking price of $2.1 million.

Riverine Herald

Milk flowing in Gig again

DAIRY manufacturing has returned to Girgarre after milk started flowing through the pipelines at the Australian Consolidated Milk factory last week.

David Rak

Mathew D’Agostino wanted for aggravated burglary and assault matters

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Mathew Vincent D’Agostino. There is a warrant to arrest the 39-year-old in relation to aggravated burglary and assault matters. D’Agostino is described as approximately 170cm tall, with...

Shepparton News

Mooroopna community centres to benefit from Rodney Park Retirement Village furniture donation

Visitors to the Mooroopna Men’s Shed and the Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre will benefit from a furniture upgrade thanks to a Rodney Park Retirement Village donation.

Liz Mellino

Gates stolen from property

Police are calling on anyone who know details about cream coloured gates stolen from a property in Platypus Drive, Barooga to contact them.

Southern Riverina News

National

Duo admits shooting at ex’s Vic home

A Melbourne couple has pleaded guilty to a shooting at a suburban home, claiming one of the men inside had assaulted the female assailant.

AAP Newswire

21 minutes ago

Galleries

Shepparton 24 Hour Mega Swim

The 10th annual Shepparton Ms 24 Hour Mega Swim was held on the weekend

Madeleine Caccianiga

4 hours ago

Trump to veto disapproval of emergency

US President Donald Trump will use his veto power if congress disapproves his emergency declaration on a border wall with Mexico, a White House adviser says.

AAP Newswire

12 hours ago

Region on show at dairy week

Australia’s premier dairy event, International Dairy Week, was held at Tatura last month, featuring a showcase of top dairy cows. The Goulburn Valley has again tasted success at International Dairy Week, with three mates taking out top honours at...

Dairy News

Local

Local lad at helm

Jerilderie’s Troy Mauger has been appointed as the head of the Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia’s Rice Extension team.

Southern Riverina News

Dees keep season alive

Jerilderie kept their Murray Valley Cricket Association Division Two finals hopes alive with a five-wicket win over Cobram-Yarroweyah United at Scott Oval, Cobram, on Saturday.

Southern Riverina News

Saints fall short against Swans

A brave Berrigan side were unable to overcome second placed Katunga, going down to the Swans by 18 runs in round 13 of Murray Valley Cricket Division One competition.

Southern Riverina News

Gates stolen from property

Police are calling on anyone who know details about cream coloured gates stolen from a property in Platypus Drive, Barooga to contact them.

Southern Riverina News

Funding snub

Regional leaders are furious at the latest snub to the Southern Riverina from Federal Government grant money to support rural communities.

Southern Riverina News

Home final booked

Finley’s Division One team have secured a home semi final in the Murray Valley Cricket Association after a hard fought victory over Cobram on Saturday.

Southern Riverina News

SRI withdraw support

Southern Riverina Irrigators has withdrawn its financial support of the NSW Irrigators’ Council, in a move described by some media as ‘‘breaking ranks’’ and jeopardising unity among irrigator groups.

Southern Riverina News

Kerr’s hole-in-one the highlight of the week

Tocumwal

Southern Riverina News

Storm assistance available

Eligible primary producers in the Deniliquin-Jerilderie area affected by a severe storm in December can now access Agricultural Natural Disaster Relief Assistance from the NSW Government.

Southern Riverina News

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EVENTS

Alexandra on Perkins Market

The Alexandra on Perkins Market – after more than a decade away, the monthly market makes a welcome return to the heart of the Alexandra township. Just a short leisurely stroll from the local shops and cafes, visitors and locals can now enjoy...

Simone Dunne

Benalla Lakeside Market

Wide range of fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, gifts and much more. Live entertainment each month. This market is organised and managed by the Rotary and Lions Clubs of Benall

Simone Dunne

Kilmore Scout Market

Welcome to The Kilmore Market it is held on the last Saturday of each month at Hudson Park in Kilmore, Victoria from 9am-2pm and managed by 1st Kilmore Scouts. Standard stall 3x3 fees are $15 your car is left next to your stall and will need to have...

Simone Dunne

Rochester Town Market

The Rochester Town Market is held on the fourth Saturday of the month at the Shire Hall/ Skate Park

Simone Dunne

Home support for all seniors

As people get older, Intereach understands how important it is for them to stay living in their own home and active in the local community.

Southern Riverina News

Head, Bashford claim Pairs title

Berrigan

Southern Riverina News

Regional

Mooroopna community centres to benefit from Rodney Park Retirement Village furniture donation

Visitors to the Mooroopna Men’s Shed and the Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre will benefit from a furniture upgrade thanks to a Rodney Park Retirement Village donation.

Liz Mellino

Fonterra fund is nurturing grass roots

FROM veggie patches to cricket pitches and emergency equipment, Fonterra’s Grass Roots Fund is once again looking to support community groups in northern Victoria.

Kyabram Free Press

Customer focused

Bruno Da Pos celebrated his fourth decade working in the concreting industry last year.

Benalla Ensign

16 Feb 2019

It’s an upgrade that will go to (e-)waste

GANNAWARRA Shire Council is already preparing for the pending ban on electronic materials being placed in landfills by increasing its e-waste recycling storage facilities.

Riverine Herald

Record breaking dog auction

It’s one of the biggest and best working dog auctions in the country, and it’s returning this year.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

16 Feb 2019

Cobram residents warned of phone scam

Cobram great-grandmother Anne Stewart is used to receiving unwanted overseas calls.

Kieren Tilly

Magpies kicking goals

Broadford Primary School students got a real thrill when seven Collingwood Football Club players ran a clinic in Broadford on Wednesday last week.

Seymour Telegraph

Farm gate lunch takes the cake

LADIES were lunching at the Rochester Wine Tavern on February 7 as part of the ‘Look Over the Farm Gate’ program.

Lachlan Durling

Plan for a better life

CITY of Greater Bendigo is calling on community members to contribute to a new All Ages All Abilities Action Plan to replace the Positive Ageing, Municipal Early Years, Community Access and Inclusion and Youth Strategies.

McIvor Times

Choir delights

Moyola Lodge residents had some special visitors to brighten their day last Thursday.

Tatura Guardian

The ultimate gourmet adventure

Revel in Rutherglen this March Labour Day weekend, as 19 wineries roll out the rustic carpet and welcome you to the tasting table! Tastes of Rutherglen returns to showcase the best of North-East Victoria’s celebrated wine and produce. The 2019...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

2 hours ago

The ultimate gourmet adventure

Corowa Free Press

2 hours ago

GVBD division one wrap

Shepparton Golf may have only won one rink against Kyabram on Saturday, but that was enough to claim victory and top spot on the Goulburn Valley Bowls Division table.

Tyler Maher

8 minutes ago

Rural

Water costs force closure

A much loved Wyuna business has been forced to close its doors, with the owner of the Big Cherry saying his business is no longer viable due to high water prices.

Country News

Water

Filling the water gap

A $20million fund has been established to assist communities affected by water recovery under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Country News

23 hours ago

Animal Health

Managing the risk of mastitis in hot weather

TWO RECENT discussions were a reminder of how hot weather can significantly influence the risk of mastitis in dairy herds. The first was a farm which uses a mechanical teat scrubber as part of the pre-milking routine to clean teats prior to cups on...

Rod Dyson

Region on show at dairy week

Dairy News

Livestock

Poor conditions impact sheepmeat supply

Australian lamb slaughter is forecast to reach its lowest level since 2012 as poor conditions that impacted 2018 are expected to continue to affect sheepmeat supply this year, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s 2019 Sheep Industry Projections.

Country News

7 hours ago

Markets

Indonesia — a growing market opportunity for Australian exporters?

INDONESIA IS the fourth most populous country in the world and one of the fastest growing economies in southeast Asia. It is also a country of increasing importance and interest among South-East major dairy exporters. While some suggest Indonesi...

Sofia Omstedt

Free TAFE a drawcard

Agriculture-related TAFE course enrolment numbers have increased as the Victorian Government’s free TAFE courses come into effect.

Country News

22 hours ago

Horticulture

Dual processing capability

The first A1 or conventional milk was processed at the Girgarre ACM factory last week with organic milk, milk powder, cream and butter set to follow in the coming months.

Rodney Woods

Tough times impact national production

NATIONAL MILK production is continuing to fall, as tough conditions take their toll. Northern Victoria has taken the biggest hit, with a 20 per cent drop recorded in November compared to the same time in 2017. Dairy Australia figures show a trend of...

Dairy News

23 hours ago

Services expand

Northern Victoria and southern NSW are set to benefit from an expansion to agriculture technology services provider Precision Agriculture.

Country News

Machinery & Products

Technology and simple solutions hit the mark

TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES to answer the increasingly complex questions posed by agriculture today, but for Tim Slater, who has been around the industry his whole life, it’s the simple solutions, often devised with the least resources, that still...

Dairy News

Management

The time of our lives

GETTING THE timing right is a key to farming as Rachelle De Haas and her partner Mathew Donovan are finding out on a family farm near Heywood. Rachelle and Mathew are farming with her parents Renee and Judith De Haas, who have owned the property for...

Rick Bayne

9 hours ago

Water

Tapping our water expertise

Key irrigation technology perfected and manufactured in Shepparton could soon be on its way to Morocco to further modernise the North African country’s irrigation systems.

Alana Christensen

Cropping

Video fights pest

Home gardeners are being encouraged to learn more about how they can help keep Queensland fruit fly under control.

Country News

From the Experts

Summer heat advice

PROVIDING LIVESTOCK with shade and water during extreme heat is ‘‘paramount’’ according to an owner of a northern Victorian veterinary practice. Keith Fletcher, of Rochester Veterinary Practice, provided some tips on the best way to handle...

Dairy News

8 hours ago

Farmer signs up for leadership program

Strathmerton dairy farmer Greg Brooks has signed up for the year-long Fairley Leadership Program and hopes it will enable him to better understand his community.

Country News

National & World

National

Question time in federal parliament

What we learned, heard and were amused by in Question Time on Monday

AAP Newswire

10 minutes ago

Finance

Travel group Helloworld HY lifted profit

Travel group Helloworld’s shares have skidded more than 7 per cent after the company said it made $21.9 million in first half profits.

AAP Newswire

Redeployment agreement reached in Yemen

The Yemeni government and rebel Houthi representatives have reached an agreement on the redeployment of forces at the key Yemeni port city of Hodeidah.

AAP Newswire