Southern Riverina News

Saints fend off Rovers in top ladder clash

Berrigan’s Under 17s netballers have staked an early claim as the team to beat following an impressive 10 goal win against the Deni Rovers on Saturday.

Southern Riverina News

Students appreciate the town’s heritage

Last week the students from St Columba’s went for a walk to find out about the historical buildings in our local community. Following the Heritage Walk Berrigan booklet produced by the Heritage Museum Committee, the children learned when the...

Southern Riverina News

5 hours ago

Demons drop the ball against Redeyes

Blighty’s Under 17s scored their first win of the Picola & District League season when hosting Jerilderie for round three on Saturday. In what was a good game to watch despite the weather, the Redeyes came out in full force. Shelby-Le...

Southern Riverina News

Demons drop the ball against Redeyes

Southern Riverina News

Dancing with the Stars not going ahead

It was around this time last year than 10 local personalities were finalising their routines for the annual Biralee Dancing with the Stars competition and fundraiser.

Daniel Hughes

Early goes set up win for Dees

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Virus updates

Greater Shepparton records four active cases, GV Health inpatient dies

Greater Shepparton has reported another four active cases of COVID-19 and an inpatient at Goulburn Valley Health with the virus has died.

Madi Chwasta

10 hours ago

Police identify Bridge St attack suspect

Benalla police confirmed this morning that they have identified the man who assaulted a pensioner at Bridge St on Friday. Senior Constable Mark Kennedy said Benalla Police would like to thank everyone involved in identifying the man. “Whilst most...

Simon Ruppert

14 hours ago

Environment group fighting to save Tallarook State Forest

A district environment group has voiced its concern about planned logging in the Tallarook State Forest.

David Rak

17 hours ago

Council meets with minister

The NSW Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock held a zoom meeting with Murray River councils on Monday to hear their concerns about border closures. Federation Council’s Mayor, Deputy Mayor and General Manager were part of the video...

Corowa Free Press

15 hours ago

Dancing with the Stars not going ahead

It was around this time last year than 10 local personalities were finalising their routines for the annual Biralee Dancing with the Stars competition and fundraiser.

Daniel Hughes

School community on the way to making 200 face masks

The Finley High School community has jumped on board with a community project to make face masks for Finley Regional Care.

Daniel Hughes

Persistence pays off for aspiring Finley airman

When Riley Dempster suffered a severe knee fracture near the end of 2019, he thought all hopes of entering the Royal Australian Air Force in 2020 had gone out the window.

Daniel Hughes

Sturdy family home

At a glance Agent: Karna Kilburn Real Estate. Address: 88 Jerilderie St, Jerilderie. Price: $140,000. The details: three bedroom, one bathroom, six carspaces. This well built home is perfect for a family, boasting three separate living areas...

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Virus updates

Greater Shepparton records four active cases, GV Health inpatient dies

Greater Shepparton has reported another four active cases of COVID-19 and an inpatient at Goulburn Valley Health with the virus has died.

Madi Chwasta

10 hours ago

“We are still here” - Kyabram business owners’ plea to locals

LOCAL business owners have one thing to say to the residents of Kyabram: “Yes, we are here, and yes, we are open.”

Jared Prestwidge

Police identify Bridge St attack suspect

Simon Ruppert

14 hours ago

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

Judy Heather puts her hand up for council

Yarrawonga’s Judy Heather is not currently a Moira Shire councillor, she is no stranger to the government body, having been an elected council representative in 2012. Despite her passion for the role, Ms Heather was forced to step down from...

Cobram Courier

Environment group fighting to save Tallarook State Forest

A district environment group has voiced its concern about planned logging in the Tallarook State Forest.

David Rak

17 hours ago

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

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

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

Engage with local leaders – Mayor

Federation Council Mayor Pat Bourke is pleading with the NSW Government to work closer with local leaders in respect to border restrictions before the decisions keep being made and councils have to scramble to make it work for their many residents...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

10 hours ago

Businesses welcome JobKeeper 2.0

Local businesses in the local community have welcomed the federal government announcement of the six-month extension of JobKeeper payments. The nationwide changes mean it will be easier for businesses hurt by coronavirus to apply for JobKeeper...

Adrienne Hartnett

GVL cancels 2020 seniors season

The Goulburn Valley League has pulled the pin on its senior competitions for 2020.

Alex Mitchell

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

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Rural

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.

Rodney Woods

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

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

Breeding for polled position

Kerry McGarvie has one regret when it comes to breeding polled Jerseys. She didn’t go harder at the start. With 212 polled animals in a herd of 345 females, it’s hard to imagine Kerry ever doubted the concept. But in the early days...

Dairy News Australia

9 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

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

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

Horticulture

Unions call for end to Working Holiday Visa

Unions have called for an end to the Working Holiday Maker program, but growers say they rely on the extra labour for harvest. The Australian Workers’ Union, the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association and the Transport...

Jamie Salter

Boost for Strathmerton

A strategic move by dairy processor Bega Cheese could lift employment opportunities at its Strathmerton factory. Bega has decided to shift some of its processed cheese manufacturing from its home town of Bega in NSW, to the northern Victorian plant...

Geoff Adams

09 Aug 2020

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

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

Management

Maintaining a low percentage of empty cows is key to success

Ensuring cows calve when they should is the focus of the fertility program at the Western District farm of Bruce and Andrea Vallance. The Vallances concentrate on achieving good fertility in their 800-cow herd at their Nullawarre farm, split-calving...

Dairy News Australia

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

Cropping

Mulwala farmer’s lucerne hay crop nationally recognised

Mulwala’s Lochie Donald has grown a lucerne hay crop that has feed tested above all others in the country for the second time in three years, as part of Feed Central’s 2019-20 National Hay Quality Awards. In addition to taking out the national award...

Rodney Woods

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

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.

Geoff Adams

08 Aug 2020

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National & world

National

Judge urges media to warn drug dealers

A South Australian judge has urged the media to help get the message out to would-be drug dealers - get caught and you’ll likely be locked up.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

Finance

Airport boss downplays credit rating risk

Sydney Airport’s equity raising did not follow pressure from credit ratings agencies, its boss says, after disastrous first half results.

AAP Newswire