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A selection of the latest Local, Regional, National & World News.

News

One-person tree protest

‘‘There’s been no community consultation to see how we feel about this.’’

Southern Riverina News
National

NSW triple killer Rees’ parole overturned

Triple murderer Berwyn Rees has had his parole overturned by NSW’s highest court after a judge found the impact on victims’ families weren’t fully considered.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Demons let early lead slip

Jerilderie let their biggest opportunity for a second win in the Picola & District League season slip, falling to Katunga by 61 points.

Southern Riverina News
News

What makes a healthy board?

MONGOLIAN health officials dropped into Echuca Regional Health recently to gather hot tips on running a successful health service board.

Riverine Herald
News

Speak Up: ‘We do not have time to waste’

The Speak Up Campaign has congratulated Sussan Ley on her re-election as federal Member for Farrer and says it presents a fresh opportunity for improved water policy and management.

Southern Riverina News
News

Speak Up: ‘We do not have time to waste’

The Speak Up Campaign has congratulated Sussan Ley on her re-election as federal Member for Farrer and says it presents a fresh opportunity for improved water policy and management.

Southern Riverina News
World

Labour, Tories face European poll drubbing

Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn are both expected to face a drubbing as Britain heads to the polls for the European elections on Thursday.

AAP Newswire
News

Sussan holds Farrer

Re-elected Member for Farrer Sussan Ley says all funding promises made during the election campaign will be honoured by the Coalition.

Southern Riverina News
News

Boost for artisans

Four Goulburn Valley businesses have received a leg up thanks to a recent grant aimed at spreading local produce further across the state.

Country News
Finance

Powerwrap begins trading under IPO price

Shares in Melbourne-based wealth management platform Powerwrap have begun trading on the ASX, down 10% from their IPO price.

AAP Newswire
World

Labour, Tories face European poll drubbing

Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn are both expected to face a drubbing as Britain heads to the polls for the European elections on Thursday.

AAP Newswire
News

Sussan holds Farrer

Re-elected Member for Farrer Sussan Ley says all funding promises made during the election campaign will be honoured by the Coalition.

Southern Riverina News
News

Boost for artisans

Four Goulburn Valley businesses have received a leg up thanks to a recent grant aimed at spreading local produce further across the state.

Country News
Finance

Powerwrap begins trading under IPO price

Shares in Melbourne-based wealth management platform Powerwrap have begun trading on the ASX, down 10% from their IPO price.

AAP Newswire

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News

Car runs into house in Shepparton

A car has hit a house on the corner of Archer St and Stanley St at about 3.15 this afternoon. The vehicle left the road and travelled through a fence before coming to a hault. Police and CFA are on scene. The Archer St entrance to Stanley St is...

Ashlea Witoslawski
Sport

GVL: JR’s top 50

Tatura icon John Ryan has delivered yet another eye-catching Goulburn Valley League top 50, with Seymour superstar Jason Cole claiming his rightful place at the top of the pack.

Alex Mitchell
Sport

Olivia returns home to the nest

SOMETIMES the lure of home is just too strong to ignore.

Riverine Herald
News

House fire in Mooroopna overnight

A family has escaped from their Mooroopna home after a fire started in one of the bedrooms. A woman woke to the sound of a smoke alarm around 1am on Thursday. Looking for the cause, she opened one of the bedrooms to a large amount of smoke. Quickly...

Shepparton News
News

Store tells rejects to grow up and get lost

ECHUCA’S Reject Shop is being targeted by senseless vandals.

Ivy Jensen
News

House fire in Mooroopna overnight

A family has escaped from their Mooroopna home after a fire started in one of the bedrooms. A woman woke to the sound of a smoke alarm around 1am on Thursday. Looking for the cause, she opened one of the bedrooms to a large amount of smoke. Quickly...

Shepparton News
News

Fed funding for Southern Growers

The returned Morrison Government will provide $368,000 to help develop a new strategy for local farmers to better cope with drought and lower rainfall totals.

Southern Riverina News
National

Geoffrey Rush gets $2.9m defamation payout

Geoffrey Rush has been awarded $2.9 million after winning his defamation case against a Sydney newspaper publisher and journalist.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

St Georges Road celebrates families week

A number of community organisations came together for the fifth annual Families Week event at St Georges Road Primary School yesterday.

Tara Whitsed
World

NZ chopper crash pilot improperly trained

Two Australians were among seven killed in a 2015 helicopter crash in New Zealand’s south, and crash investigators say the pilot wasn’t given proper training.

AAP Newswire
News

Extra value to capture in technology

Dairy farmers use technology on farm to assist with everyday tasks and don’t necessarily make the most of the data it collects. That’s according to the preliminary findings of research into NSW dairy farmers’ use of the technology on-farm to...

Dairy News

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Local

News

Speak Up: ‘We do not have time to waste’

The Speak Up Campaign has congratulated Sussan Ley on her re-election as federal Member for Farrer and says it presents a fresh opportunity for improved water policy and management.

Southern Riverina News
News

Sussan holds Farrer

Re-elected Member for Farrer Sussan Ley says all funding promises made during the election campaign will be honoured by the Coalition.

Southern Riverina News
Sport

Demons let early lead slip

Jerilderie let their biggest opportunity for a second win in the Picola & District League season slip, falling to Katunga by 61 points.

Southern Riverina News
News

Fed funding for Southern Growers

The returned Morrison Government will provide $368,000 to help develop a new strategy for local farmers to better cope with drought and lower rainfall totals.

Southern Riverina News
News

One-person tree protest

‘‘There’s been no community consultation to see how we feel about this.’’

Southern Riverina News
Sport

Slow start costs Berrigan

Unfortunately a slow start allowed Katamatite to get a big jump on Berrigan in A grade.

Southern Riverina News
News

Proposal at ball

A marriage proposal was just one of the many highlights at the annual Finley B&S Ricestrippers Ball on Saturday.

Southern Riverina News
Sport

Nailbiting finish for MNL

For the Murray Netball League interleague side, revenge is a dish best served cold.

Southern Riverina News
News

SunRice nominations open

Nominations are open for four positions on the SunRice Board of Directors.

Southern Riverina News
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EVENTS
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...

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Simone Dunne
Events

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

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Simone Dunne
Events

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...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Rochester Town Market

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

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Simone Dunne
News

Multi-million dollar loss

Grain production in the local district is ‘‘the lowest in over a decade’’ according to GrainCorp, which recently announced a statutory net loss after tax of $59 million in its half year 2019 financial results.

Southern Riverina News
Sport

Murray’s under 18s downed

Playing on the carpet-like surface at Rumbalara, Murray’s under-18 interleague side was outclassed against Wimmera on Saturday.

Southern Riverina News

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Regional

News

House fire in Mooroopna overnight

A family has escaped from their Mooroopna home after a fire started in one of the bedrooms. A woman woke to the sound of a smoke alarm around 1am on Thursday. Looking for the cause, she opened one of the bedrooms to a large amount of smoke. Quickly...

Shepparton News
News

Landcare grants up for grabs

MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh is encouraging volunteers helping to protect and restore Victoria’s land and environment to consider applying for funding under the latest round of Victorian Landcare grants.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Take control of your health

As part of Spinal Health Week 2019 (May 20 to 26), Dr Toby Fraser, chiropractor from Benalla Chiropractic Centre and Dr Michelle Lloyd from Carrier St Chiropractic are encouraging Australians to take control of their health, regardless of age, by making chiropractic part of their spinal healthcare regime.

Benalla Ensign
News

What makes a healthy board?

MONGOLIAN health officials dropped into Echuca Regional Health recently to gather hot tips on running a successful health service board.

Riverine Herald
News

Discover what’s available across the Edward River

Just a hop, skip and a jump from Deniliquin’s central business district is another collection of Deniliquin businesses and services that form the North Deniliquin network.

Cognitives Editor
News

Tea time at Lowes raises almost $10 000

Lowes petrol station hosted its ninth annual Biggest Morning Tea last week, with almost $10000 raised for Cancer Council Australia.

Cobram Courier
News

Having a say on mental health

Locals had their voices heard when the Royal Commission into Victoria’s mental health system ran a community consultation session last week.

Seymour Telegraph
News

$2m injection for Victorian wineries

THE state government is backing Victoria’s world-class wine industry, with a grants program to support the growth of the state’s wineries, increase visitors to wine regions, boost exports and support local jobs.

McIvor Times
News

One farmer tells her story: ‘Every day we pray for rain’

THE seasons have well and truly shifted, and, with autumn has come welcome – and much needed – rain. But the seasons are temporary. Within a matter of months, spring will arrive, giving way to the heat of summer once again.

Vanessa Wiltshire
News

‘Encouraging to receive votes’

Despite running a limited campaign due to personal circumstances, Greens candidate Nickee Freeman was pleased to receive more than 3.5 per cent of the primary vote.

Tatura Guardian
News

Regional drivers relaxed attitude risk

The Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) is imploring regional Victorian drivers to choose road safety, with admissions of risky road behaviour significantly higher amongst rural road users compared to city drivers. Despite road trauma being the...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

EPA’s online help for farmers

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has a one stop shop for online advice for the agricultural community, and is taking requests on what farmers need next. EPA Executive Director Damian Wells says there’s already a lot of useful...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

GVL claim senior interleague win

The march towards the top of the AFL Victoria Community Championships rankings ladder continued for the Goulburn Valley League on Saturday with a comfortable victory against Western Region Football League.

Tyler Maher

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Rural

News

Boost for artisans

Four Goulburn Valley businesses have received a leg up thanks to a recent grant aimed at spreading local produce further across the state.

Country News
Water

Reforms ‘first step’

An emergency water allocation for the dairy industry should be one of four steps taken to improve the management of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, according to a leading think-tank.

Country News
Animal Health

Tips to reduce mastitis risk at calving

For most cows, the highest risk period for new mastitis infections will be the calving period — we consider this to be from two weeks before she calves until two weeks after she has calved. During this stressful period, cows’ natural defence...

Rod Dyson
News

Extra value to capture in technology

Dairy farmers use technology on farm to assist with everyday tasks and don’t necessarily make the most of the data it collects. That’s according to the preliminary findings of research into NSW dairy farmers’ use of the technology on-farm to...

Dairy News
Livestock

Strong livestock prices provide relief for drought-affected farmers, says NSW Farmers Association

Resilient beef and sheep prices have provided a dose of relief for many farming enterprises amidst a severe drought across most of eastern Australia.

Country News
Markets

Rain will be key to cow value lift: agents

There’s opportunity in current cow values for those who have feed, according to a cow leasing and agricultural finance company boss. This comes as livestock agents continue to report tough selling conditions, as farmers in northern Victoria battle...

Dairy News
News

National ranch horse show comes to Elmore

Wyuna’s Bruno Robinson has come out on top at the recent Australian Ranch Horse Remuda Show.

Country News
Horticulture

SPC organic tomatoes hit supermarket shelves

A new range of Goulburn Valley organic tomatoes will hit supermarket shelves this week, launched by SPC.

Country News
News

VR Tokyo tops BPI index

VR Tokyo is leading the Balanced Performance Index (BPI) in Australia with a BPI of $298, according to April proofs. Viking Genetics Australian business manager, Anna Norgren said there was no doubt: this sire was one of a kind and a “must have”...

Dairy News
News

Grants on offer

Volunteer groups working to protect and restore Victoria’s land and environment for future generations can apply for a Victorian Landcare grant.

Country News
Machinery & Products

Office to cab software

Farmers Edge has released an app-based in-field intelligence tool that provides a seamless digital experience from the office to the cab. Digitally linking growers, dealers, retailers, trusted advisers and other key stakeholders, the In-Cab Tool...

Dairy News
Management

Data broadens management options

There has been a strong emphasis on data collection for farm businesses in recent years, but ensuring it translates into real, profitable outcomes remains a key challenge for many, according to one Nuffield scholar. Tasmanian dairy farmer Duncan...

Dairy News
Water

Speak Up wants politics left out of plan fix

Any royal commission into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan must be a genuine effort to solve problems, not another game of political point-scoring, and examine the Water Act itself, according to Speak Up.

Country News
Cropping

Soil results will influence advice

The soil sampling phase of a new Grains Research and Development Corporation investment has been successfully completed as the project team now looks to provide nutrient recommendations based on the results.

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
News

Tax fraud conviction

A director of a labour hire company has been sentenced to six months’ jail after he was convicted of pay as you go withholding (PAYGW) fraud.

Country News

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National & World

National

NSW triple killer Rees’ parole overturned

Triple murderer Berwyn Rees has had his parole overturned by NSW’s highest court after a judge found the impact on victims’ families weren’t fully considered.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Powerwrap begins trading under IPO price

Shares in Melbourne-based wealth management platform Powerwrap have begun trading on the ASX, down 10% from their IPO price.

AAP Newswire
World

Labour, Tories face European poll drubbing

Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn are both expected to face a drubbing as Britain heads to the polls for the European elections on Thursday.

AAP Newswire
World

NZ chopper crash pilot improperly trained

Two Australians were among seven killed in a 2015 helicopter crash in New Zealand’s south, and crash investigators say the pilot wasn’t given proper training.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Racehorse owner accused of drug smuggling

High profile racehorse owner Damion Flower has faced court accused of being involved in a cocaine smuggling ring operating out of Sydney airport.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Magpie Daniel Wells named for AFL return

Injury-prone Collingwood veteran Daniel Wells will play against Sydney on Friday night after earning a long-awaited AFL recall.

AAP Newswire
National

Geoffrey Rush gets $2.9m defamation payout

Geoffrey Rush has been awarded $2.9 million after winning his defamation case against a Sydney newspaper publisher and journalist.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Martin staying in Westeros to finish book

Game of Thrones author George RR Martin has declined an invite from Air New Zealand to finish his next book in Middle Earth.

AAP Newswire
National

Labor’s carbon target stacks up: Burke

Labor will be going back to the drawing board on how it would reduce carbon emissions but shouldn’t ditch its reduction target, frontbencher Tony Burke says.

AAP Newswire