News Halls decision Today is ‘D-Day’ for the Finley School of Arts and War Memorial Hall. James Bennett 20 Sep 2018 20 Sep 2018
National New Australian icebreaker hits water Still two years away from delivery, Australia’s under-construction icebreaker research vessel has been floated for the first time at Romanian shipyards. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Sport Cats claw way into another grand final Finley’s B grade side have progressed into the Murray League grand final for a second year in a row following a 10 goal win over Congupna at Echuca on Sunday. Southern Riverina News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News It’s much harder by the metric dozen IT’S been 143 years since Echuca Moama Show first opened its gates. Riverine Herald 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
News Grass fire assistance Jerilderie Fire and Rescue members were called to assist with a grass fire in Deniliquin on Saturday. Southern Riverina News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News Grass fire assistance Jerilderie Fire and Rescue members were called to assist with a grass fire in Deniliquin on Saturday. Southern Riverina News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
World Maldives opposition leader claims victory The opposition’s Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has claimed victory in the Maldives’ presidential election by a 16 per cent margin with 92 per cent of the votes counted. AAP Newswire 5 hours ago 5 hours ago
News Golf cart found in creek A golf cart stolen from a Barooga holiday resort was found submerged in the creek near the Cobram-Barooga Bridge on Saturday. Southern Riverina News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
Working Dogs Trio makes farm life easier Tell me about your three dogs. Country News 2 hours ago 2 hours ago
Finance OPEC, allies agree not to raise oil output In defiance of pressure from US President Donald Trump to lower prices, OPEC and its, allies, including Russia, have agreed not to increase oil production. AAP Newswire 5 hours ago 5 hours ago
World Maldives opposition leader claims victory The opposition’s Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has claimed victory in the Maldives’ presidential election by a 16 per cent margin with 92 per cent of the votes counted. AAP Newswire 5 hours ago 5 hours ago
News Golf cart found in creek A golf cart stolen from a Barooga holiday resort was found submerged in the creek near the Cobram-Barooga Bridge on Saturday. Southern Riverina News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
Working Dogs Trio makes farm life easier Tell me about your three dogs. Country News 2 hours ago 2 hours ago
Finance OPEC, allies agree not to raise oil output In defiance of pressure from US President Donald Trump to lower prices, OPEC and its, allies, including Russia, have agreed not to increase oil production. AAP Newswire 5 hours ago 5 hours ago
GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018 Shepparton, 2018 GVL Premiers: gallery Pictures from the 2018 GVL seniors grand final Ray Sizer 16 hours ago 16 hours ago
News Shared streetscape gets nod Despite not being the most popular option during community consultation, Greater Shepparton City Council has endorsed a ‘‘shared streetscape’’ design to work towards for Shepparton’s Maude St Mall. Shepparton News 20 Sep 2018 20 Sep 2018
Lifestyle Dealing with testing time Michael Jones has always been a ‘‘she’ll be right’’ kind of bloke, up for a laugh and a drink with his mates. Ashlea Witoslawski 19 Sep 2018 19 Sep 2018
News Safety assessment at Kialla crossing Regional Roads Victoria has conducted a safety assessment of Kialla West Primary School’s crossing on Goulburn Valley Hwy following a collision at the site last week. Tara Whitsed 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News Warren St tree has to go says resident AN ECHUCA man believes not removing a tree to make way for the highly anticipated bridge project and thus closing the intersection near it will restrict access for emergency services. Tyla Harrington 19 Sep 2018 19 Sep 2018
News Women leaving STEM fields over pay gap Young women in science, technology, engineering and maths are leaving the field because of the gender pay gap and a lack of career advancement. Shepparton News 46 minutes ago 46 minutes ago
News Delivery deal A deal has been struck for government authorities to use Murray Irrigation Limited infrastructure to deliver water downstream. Southern Riverina News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
National ABC board sacks managing director Guthrie ABC managing director Michelle Guthrie has been sacked from the national broadcaster after just two-and-a-half years in the job. 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 17 hours ago 17 hours ago
World Pope prays for victims of Nazis, Soviets The Pope has called for vigilance against “any whiff” of resurgent anti-Semitism as he paid tribute to the victims of the Nazis and Soviets in Lithuania. AAP Newswire 6 hours ago 6 hours ago
News Farmers must extract more value from existing tech AUSTRALIAN DAIRY farmers are starting to embrace technology but aren’t necessarily getting its full benefits, according to a leading researcher. Speaking at the Dairy Research Foundation’s 2018 Symposium at the University of Sydney, Dr Sabrin... Rick Bayne 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News Grass fire assistance Jerilderie Fire and Rescue members were called to assist with a grass fire in Deniliquin on Saturday. Southern Riverina News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News Golf cart found in creek A golf cart stolen from a Barooga holiday resort was found submerged in the creek near the Cobram-Barooga Bridge on Saturday. Southern Riverina News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
Sport Cats claw way into another grand final Finley’s B grade side have progressed into the Murray League grand final for a second year in a row following a 10 goal win over Congupna at Echuca on Sunday. Southern Riverina News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News Delivery deal A deal has been struck for government authorities to use Murray Irrigation Limited infrastructure to deliver water downstream. Southern Riverina News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News Conservation funding The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust will open a new conservation tender for interested landholders following the success of the tender held in the region earlier this year. Southern Riverina News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
Sport Local trainers in Gold Cup hunt Three local trainers are expected to have horses contesting this Saturday’s Jerilderie Gold Cup. Southern Riverina News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News Man allegedly stabbed at hotel A 27 year-old Tocumwal man suffered a small stab wound to his back following an alleged conflict at a Jerilderie Hotel on Friday night. Southern Riverina News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
Sport Hoppers go back-to-back Rennie’s ability to turn a desperate situation upside-down was again on show on Saturday, winning the Picola District Football League grand final against Picola United by 38 points. Southern Riverina News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News SunRice Exchange vote The Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia is encouraging all shareholders to make their vote count when it comes to voting on the SunRice ASX Proposal at the Annual General Meeting tomorrow. Southern Riverina News 20 Sep 2018 20 Sep 2018
Events Wallan Olde Time Market The Wallan Olde Time Market is run by the Wallan Scout Group as a fund raising solution for providing funds for quality scouting in the township of Wallan. The market features new and used items from brica-a-brac, garden products, cakes, tools... 13 Country News 13 Oct
Events Violet Town Community Market - Copy The Violet Town Community Market is held on the 2nd Saturday of every month Entry is free however a gold coin donation to a local organisation of the month would be welcomed. Dogs are not allowed on the market site. Service dogs permitted. The... 13 Ruth Jellif 13 Oct
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
News Characters come to life Fantastic Mr Fox, Willy Wonka and Mildred Hubble were among the characters favoured by St Joseph’s School in Jerilderie for a book parade held Wednesday last week. Southern Riverina News 20 Sep 2018 20 Sep 2018
Sport Bloods flag streak comes to an end The Deniliquin Rovers shocked the netball world and ridded themselves of the dreaded ‘‘bridesmaid’’ tag after knocking off Tocumwal in Saturday’s Picola and District league A grade grand final. Southern Riverina News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News Women leaving STEM fields over pay gap Young women in science, technology, engineering and maths are leaving the field because of the gender pay gap and a lack of career advancement. Shepparton News 46 minutes ago 46 minutes ago
News Winter drive about more than just food THE Winter Food Drive initiative has once again helped disadvantaged people in Kyabram get through the chilly months. Kyabram Free Press 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News TAFE pledge Victoria’s TAFEs would be rebuilt and upgraded under a $220 million program promised by the state Labor government. Benalla Ensign 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News It’s much harder by the metric dozen IT’S been 143 years since Echuca Moama Show first opened its gates. Riverine Herald 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
News Close deadline There are three weeks left to apply for a the 2019 Jan Cathcart Scholarship, offered by SunRice. Deniliquin Pastoral Times 22 Sep 2018 22 Sep 2018
News Good fun at parkrun Athletes and amateurs were limbering up for a parkrun event last Saturday. Cobram Courier 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
Sport Young guns in team Five budding footballers from the region have been selected in the Goulburn Murray team to contest the 2018 V/Line Cup. Seymour Telegraph 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News There was no rain on the Hub’s parade Locals enjoy tour of children’s facility INCLEMENT weather didn’t dampen spirits nor the number of locals who turned up to see firsthand what has been going on behind the fence at 165 High St for the past three months. Lachlan Durling 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News Energy pressure Some say a microgrid could serve to relieve pressure on the energy grid in Tatura, while others suggest it may only serve as part of a mix in ensuring reliability and reducing prices. Thomas Moir 20 Sep 2018 20 Sep 2018
News Deputy Mayor re-appointment Cr Shaun Whitechurch was re-appointed as deputy mayor of Federation Council at yesterday’s monthly meeting, for the next 12 months. Cr Whitechurch became the inaugural deputy mayor of Federation Council upon council’s first meeting of the... Robert Muir 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News Federation celebrations in Mulwala \Australia Day Awards 2019 for the Federation Council area will be celebrated in Mulwala on Saturday, January 26. Council will seek Expressions of Interest from community groups or organisations to assist council with the big event. The official... Corowa Free Press 5 hours ago 5 hours ago
Sport Lions snatch thrilling win Mulwala has returned to the top of the Murray Football League reserves tree after engineering a thrilling victory over Moama on Saturday. Tyler Maher 16 minutes ago 16 minutes ago
Working Dogs Trio makes farm life easier Tell me about your three dogs. Country News 2 hours ago 2 hours ago
Water Weir all clear for users Lock 26 at Torrumbarry Weir was officially reopened on Friday following successful refurbishment works. Country News 20 Sep 2018 20 Sep 2018
Animal Health Is off-label drug use off limits? THE OFF-LABEL use of veterinary medicines on dairy farms is surprisingly common. This article discusses the safe use of veterinary medicines and scenarios where these medicines are unintentionally used off-label. There are many definitions... Simone Dunne 28 Aug 2018 28 Aug 2018
News Farmers must extract more value from existing tech AUSTRALIAN DAIRY farmers are starting to embrace technology but aren’t necessarily getting its full benefits, according to a leading researcher. Speaking at the Dairy Research Foundation’s 2018 Symposium at the University of Sydney, Dr Sabrin... Rick Bayne 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
Livestock Call to beef-up cruelty penalties After a push to ban live sheep exports failed, the Federal Government has put the heat back on Labor to pass draft laws beefing up penalties for cruelty. Country News 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Markets World wheat crop, fodder supplies declining WE ARE now more than halfway through winter, and more than halfway through a year that has so far been unseasonably warm and dry. Rainfall for the year to date has been well below average in most of southern and eastern Australia and across the... Sofia Omstedt 21 Aug 2018 21 Aug 2018
News Students take lessons to city Finley High School will send a team of almost 50 students to the Royal Melbourne Show this year as part of its agricultural curriculum. Country News 2 hours ago 2 hours ago
Horticulture Showcasing opportunities A Greater Shepparton delegation to China and Indonesia has met with AusTrade Commissioners, advocating for apple and pear protocols to be developed. Country News 19 Sep 2018 19 Sep 2018
Dairy Tight cost control pays off Better performing dairy farms have good cost control and a focus on directing resources to the area of best return. Geoff Adams 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
News Rural crime tackled A Victorian Liberal government will establish a new Livestock and Rural Crime Squad to specialise in dealing with rural crime, including farm and livestock theft. Country News 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
Machinery & Products Jaylor specialists talk nutrition with farmers JAYLOR SPECIALISTS have been visiting Australian farms to further their knowledge of the local dairy and beef industries, and discuss feed techniques with farmers. International Business Development Manager for Jaylor mixer wagons, Marty Philippi... Dairy News 28 Aug 2018 28 Aug 2018
Management Subsurface drainage keeps farm on top FARMING SUCCESS all starts underground for Cooriemungle’s Andy Powell. His farm, just 15 km inland from the iconic Port Campbell National Park, receives about 750 mm of rain every year but, with subsurface drainage covering 98 per cent of the... Rick Bayne 21 Aug 2018 21 Aug 2018
Water Water group seeks neutral impact answer Water leaders in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District met this week to determine what socio-economic neutrality means for the region under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Country News 19 Sep 2018 19 Sep 2018
Cropping Tractor family gets new siblings The Farmall series is one of the most popular in the Case IH tractor family and, from next month, local farmers will have even more choice with the addition of the JXM models. Country News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 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 Katty plans a big day The town of Katamatite is gearing up for a big weekend, expecting more than 1000 people at its annual Big Day Out in a Little Town event. Country News 21 Sep 2018 21 Sep 2018
National New Australian icebreaker hits water Still two years away from delivery, Australia’s under-construction icebreaker research vessel has been floated for the first time at Romanian shipyards. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Finance OPEC, allies agree not to raise oil output In defiance of pressure from US President Donald Trump to lower prices, OPEC and its, allies, including Russia, have agreed not to increase oil production. AAP Newswire 5 hours ago 5 hours ago
World Maldives opposition leader claims victory The opposition’s Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has claimed victory in the Maldives’ presidential election by a 16 per cent margin with 92 per cent of the votes counted. AAP Newswire 5 hours ago 5 hours ago
World Pope prays for victims of Nazis, Soviets The Pope has called for vigilance against “any whiff” of resurgent anti-Semitism as he paid tribute to the victims of the Nazis and Soviets in Lithuania. AAP Newswire 6 hours ago 6 hours ago
Horse Racing Chautauqua set for trial at the Valley Chautauqua will get the chance to get his ticket to race again with a trial between races over 1000m at Moonee Valley. AAP Newswire 10 minutes ago 10 minutes ago
AFL Demons won’t carry mental AFL scars: Vince Melbourne will bounce back from their AFL preliminary final loss, according to retiring club champion Bernie Vince. AAP Newswire 8 hours ago 8 hours ago
National ABC board sacks managing director Guthrie ABC managing director Michelle Guthrie has been sacked from the national broadcaster after just two-and-a-half years in the job. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Entertainment James Woods bashes Twitter after lockout US actor James Woods has hit back at Twitter and is refusing to delete a tweet that led to the social network locking him out of his account. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
National Labor would ban childcare enrolment gifts Labor has announced a plan to ban childcare centres from offering rewards such as free iPads for new enrolments. AAP Newswire 2 hours ago 2 hours ago
