EDITOR'S PICKS

McGowan ‘crab walking’ from election role

The WA opposition has accused Premier Mark McGowan of trying to distance himself from Labor’s election defeat despite playing a key role in the campaign.

AAP Newswire

Watch MFL interleague livestream

McPherson Media Group

Farmers warned about livestock on roads

GANNAWARRA Shire Council is urging livestock owners to ensure animals are well secured.

Riverine Herald

1 hour ago

Do your Senate research

Much of the attention on the federal election in Farrer has been on the lower house, and about who will be our next local member.

Southern Riverina News

Do your Senate research

Much of the attention on the federal election in Farrer has been on the lower house, and about who will be our next local member.

Southern Riverina News

Google suspends some business with Huawei

Future versions of Huawei smartphones that run on Android will lose access to popular services including the Google Play Store and Gmail and YouTube apps.

AAP Newswire

Have a ball in Finley

Don’t want to spend Saturday night in front of the television watching hours of federal election coverage? Beat the boredom at the Finley Rice Strippers Ball.

Southern Riverina News

Combating animal activists top of UDV conference agenda

The Labor Party’s proposal for a floor price for milk was cautiously welcomed by national dairy advocacy groups at the UDV Conference in Melbourne on Friday.

Geoff Adams

Finance

Tas shipbuilder making huge aluminium ship

Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has won an $US130 million order to build the world’s largest aluminium ship, a 130m ferry that will be used in Latin America.

AAP Newswire

Google suspends some business with Huawei

Future versions of Huawei smartphones that run on Android will lose access to popular services including the Google Play Store and Gmail and YouTube apps.

AAP Newswire

Have a ball in Finley

Don’t want to spend Saturday night in front of the television watching hours of federal election coverage? Beat the boredom at the Finley Rice Strippers Ball.

Southern Riverina News

Combating animal activists top of UDV conference agenda

The Labor Party’s proposal for a floor price for milk was cautiously welcomed by national dairy advocacy groups at the UDV Conference in Melbourne on Friday.

Geoff Adams

Finance

Tas shipbuilder making huge aluminium ship

Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has won an $US130 million order to build the world’s largest aluminium ship, a 130m ferry that will be used in Latin America.

AAP Newswire

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2019 Land Of Plenty music festival line-up announced

An electric line-up has been announced for the 2019 Land Of Plenty music festival to be held in Shepparton later this year. Following through on last month’s promise to bring some of Australia’s hottest bands to the Goulburn Valley, the Greater...

Laura Briggs

14 May 2019

Footballer’s bleed on brain and fight for life

AN UNDERA footballer is fighting for his life after an incident during a Kyabram District League reserves game against Violet Town on Saturday, May 4.

Alex Mitchell

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

Store tells rejects to grow up and get lost

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

Ivy Jensen

RSPCA’s 25th Million Paws Walk on this Sunday

Animal lovers from across the Goulburn Valley are set to break records this weekend at the 25th annual RSPCA Million Paws Walk.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Election analysis: Sam Birrell

That was an election result most did not see coming.

Shepparton News

8 hours ago

Ten separate charges

A 26 year-old man has been remanded in custody on 10 different offences alleged to have occurred in Narrandera and Finley.

Southern Riverina News

Cloud over Labor’s franking credit plans

Some federal Labor MPs have opened up about how the party’s plan to ditch cash refunds for some shareholders would have hit retirees.

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

US ambassador to China to visit Tibet

The US ambassador to China is set to visit Tibet this week amid escalating tensions over trade between Washington and Beijing.

AAP Newswire

5 hours ago

Organic price move

Goulburn Valley–based Australian Consolidated Milk organic suppliers will receive an opening guaranteed price of $9/kg MS next season, a lift of 12.5 per cent on this year’s opening price. Announced at the end of April, the price includes nine...

Dairy News

Local

Do your Senate research

Much of the attention on the federal election in Farrer has been on the lower house, and about who will be our next local member.

Southern Riverina News

Have a ball in Finley

Don’t want to spend Saturday night in front of the television watching hours of federal election coverage? Beat the boredom at the Finley Rice Strippers Ball.

Southern Riverina News

Watch MFL interleague livestream

McPherson Media Group

Ten separate charges

A 26 year-old man has been remanded in custody on 10 different offences alleged to have occurred in Narrandera and Finley.

Southern Riverina News

Three Finley greats

Finley can boast it’s one of the state’s best breeding towns for top footballers with three locally born stars named in the greatest NSW football team of all time.

James Bennett

Redeyes fall to an 11 goal haul

A fourth quarter fade-out saw Blighty cop an 85 point loss to Katamatite in round five of the Picola & District League on Saturday.

Southern Riverina News

Farmers meet the governor

Blighty’s Hannah Campbell has explained issues of concern in the region to New South Wales Governor Margaret Beazley.

Southern Riverina News

Seamer elected as president

Berrigan

Southern Riverina News

Syd’s honour

Syd Dudley is a proud rural health advocate and says he has no plans of slowing down soon.

James Bennett

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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

Pauline’s Finley view

Finley received its only visit from a major federal political leader on Friday, when Pauline Hanson made a point of assessing business conditions in Murray St.

Southern Riverina News

Crothers wins Pro Am

Trainee Pro Am

Southern Riverina News

Regional

Election analysis: Sam Birrell

That was an election result most did not see coming.

Shepparton News

8 hours ago

Keeping kids on the straight and narrow

A NEW police position in Echuca aims to crack down on youth offending in Campaspe and steer youngsters away from a life of crime.

Ivy Jensen

All your pest control needs covered

As the cooler months are upon us you may find some unwelcome visitors looking to snuggle up with you, as rats and mice are looking for a warmer spot to nest in winter.

Benalla Ensign

Farmers warned about livestock on roads

GANNAWARRA Shire Council is urging livestock owners to ensure animals are well secured.

Riverine Herald

1 hour ago

Sheep sale report

It was a small yarding at Deniliquin on Tuesday, which was the first sale held since the area received good rainfall.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

One Nation leader visits region

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson will be in Shepparton today and tomorrow in a last-ditch attempt to boost her party’s Victorian prospects.

Cobram Courier

A political insight offered

Young people aged 14 to 19 from Strathbogie Shire had the opportunity to attend the Youth Politics Camp.

Seymour Telegraph

19 May 2019

St Joseph’s is ready to walk

STUDENTS from St Joseph’s School will be strapping on their sneakers again as they take part in the Walk Safely to School Day on Friday.

Campaspe 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

Standing against bullying

Tatura’s Coffee+ was awash with blue on Friday, coming together to make a stand against bullying for the inaugural Do it for Dolly Day.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Victorian Landcare Grants now open

The Nationals Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy 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. Environmental...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Planning for a baby?

Couples planning pregnancy are invited to Yarrawonga Health’s maternity showcase on Monday, May 20 from 5-6:30pm. Yarrawonga Health CEO Elaine Mallows said the event will highlight the health service’s maternity services and showcase their team...

Corowa Free Press

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

8 hours ago

Rural

Combating animal activists top of UDV conference agenda

The Labor Party’s proposal for a floor price for milk was cautiously welcomed by national dairy advocacy groups at the UDV Conference in Melbourne on Friday.

Geoff Adams

Water

Quick turnaround for channel upgrades

About 500m of channel has been decommissioned and a number of Rochester irrigators connected to a 500m gravity pipeline, all within 10 days.

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

Organic price move

Dairy News

Livestock

National herd drops

Ongoing drought in many production areas of Australia combined with unprecedented flooding in north-west Queensland in February has resulted in the largest drop in the national herd in decades, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s Cattle Industry Projections April update.

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

New reality to be focus

The potential of augmented and virtual reality to transform agricultural supply chains will be explored at a new event hosted by Meat & Livestock Australia.

Country News

Horticulture

Rich seasonal pickings

While there are temporary shortages of workers in some regions during peak harvest periods, MADEC says the total working hours contributed by visiting seasonal farm workers for horticulture is at an all-time high.

Country News

08 May 2019

Numurkah Cattle Clubs Calf Show

Pictures from the Numurkah Cattle Clubs Calf Show

Dairy News

6 hours ago

Query on cap’s non-inclusion

The Victorian Government has been criticised by the Opposition and the VFF for excluding the rates cap in its local government rating system review.

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

Cautious support for new water grid

An election promise to established a new statutory water authority, dubbed the National Water Grid, should be met with some caution says the Speak Up group.

Country News

Cropping

Weathering dry times

In a challenging season, many dairy farmers will be focusing on gaining the best return from the resources available.

Country News

14 May 2019

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

18 Feb 2019

Drainage scheme

A celebration to mark the completion of Mosquito Drain 40 was marked with a cake at an event where the drain finishes — near the property of Dhurringile dairy farmer Phillip Lang.

Rodney Woods

National & World

McGowan ‘crab walking’ from election role

The WA opposition has accused Premier Mark McGowan of trying to distance himself from Labor’s election defeat despite playing a key role in the campaign.

AAP Newswire

Finance

Tas shipbuilder making huge aluminium ship

Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has won an $US130 million order to build the world’s largest aluminium ship, a 130m ferry that will be used in Latin America.

AAP Newswire

Google suspends some business with Huawei

Future versions of Huawei smartphones that run on Android will lose access to popular services including the Google Play Store and Gmail and YouTube apps.

AAP Newswire

US ambassador to China to visit Tibet

The US ambassador to China is set to visit Tibet this week amid escalating tensions over trade between Washington and Beijing.

AAP Newswire

5 hours ago

Horse Racing

Tonsor to continue Smith’s winning ways

Trainer Matt Smith hopes promising sprinter Tonsor can bounce back from a last-start defeat when he runs at Randwick.

AAP Newswire

21 minutes ago

AFL

Was Sampi’s AFL mark better than Ryan’s?

West Coast goalsneak Liam Ryan took a screamer on Friday night, but it wasn’t the best mark by an Eagles player.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Cloud over Labor’s franking credit plans

Some federal Labor MPs have opened up about how the party’s plan to ditch cash refunds for some shareholders would have hit retirees.

AAP Newswire

Entertainment

Scarlett Johansson engaged to Colin Jost

Actress Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost, co-anchor of Saturday Night Live Weekend Update, have been engaged.

AAP Newswire

6 hours ago