News Going dry for Leukaemia To donate to the Finley team, visit http://www. dryjuly. com/teams/team-locky Daniel Hughes 09 Jul 2020 09 Jul 2020
Sport Tom sears Suns Tom Hawkins had his best performance for the 2020 AFL season as he helped steer Geelong to victory on Saturday. Daniel Hughes 08 Jul 2020 08 Jul 2020
News Take advantage of residential incentives The HomeBuilders grant may be welcomed in the Southern Riverina, but the $25,000 might not be utilised unless the local economy improves. The Commonwealth grant is being offered to anyone building a new home up to $750,000 in value (which includes... Daniel Hughes 10 Jul 2020 10 Jul 2020
Sport Bowls CEO visits Jerilderie Bowls Australia CEO Neil Dalrymple told Jerilderie Bowling Club president and members to seek shorter forms of the game to attract new and young members on Monday. Representatives of BA were accompanied by Australian coach Steve Glasson and former... Daniel Hughes 07 Jul 2020 07 Jul 2020
Sport Bowls CEO visits Jerilderie Bowls Australia CEO Neil Dalrymple told Jerilderie Bowling Club president and members to seek shorter forms of the game to attract new and young members on Monday. Representatives of BA were accompanied by Australian coach Steve Glasson and former... Daniel Hughes 07 Jul 2020 07 Jul 2020
News Home care facility receives energy grant Cypress View Lodge elderly care facility will be investing in activity crafts for its residents after receiving $600 from the Essential Energy Community Choices program. Out of 21 total groups that applied for the chance to win up to $2500, the... Daniel Hughes 10 Jul 2020 10 Jul 2020
Sport Best Battles: Purcell bags 9 in come from behind win Welcome to yet another edition of Best Battles, where McPherson Media Groups sports journalists have combined to present match reports on past clashes between the footy teams who were originally set to do battle on the weekend. This week would have... Daniel Hughes 08 Jul 2020 08 Jul 2020
Virus updates Melbourne and Mitchell Shire to be locked down for six weeks Melbourne has been ordered back into lockdown after the state recorded 191 new cases of coronavirus. Premier Daniel Andrews on Tuesday confirmed people in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, north of the city, will only be able to leave their... Shepparton News 07 Jul 2020 07 Jul 2020
News Mitchell Shire enters stage three restrictions for six weeks Stage three COVID-19 restrictions will be reinstated across Mitchell Shire and metropolitan Melbourne for six weeks from Thursday. David Rak 07 Jul 2020 07 Jul 2020
News Police appeal for information after Seymour FM burglary and arson Detectives from Mitchell Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for information following a burglary and arson that occurred in Seymour last week. Emergency services were notified following the break in at a rural property just before 10pm on July... David Rak 10 Jul 2020 10 Jul 2020
News NSW-Victorian border to close Tuesday night The NSW-Victoria border will be closed from Tuesday night, as Victoria records the largest daily increase in COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. Madi Chwasta 06 Jul 2020 06 Jul 2020
News Victoria-NSW border closes There were no traffic flow problems at the Cobram-Barooga bridge road block, as New South Wales police implemented the new border restrictions. Shepparton News 08 Jul 2020 08 Jul 2020
News New irrigation season starts on good note for customers For a third year in a row, NSW Murray Valley irrigators will begin a new irrigation season with no access to general security water allocations. However, the July 1 announcement triggered Murray Irrigation’s ‘WaterWell’ bundle of... Southern Riverina News 09 Jul 2020 09 Jul 2020
News Going dry for Leukaemia To donate to the Finley team, visit http://www. dryjuly. com/teams/team-locky Daniel Hughes 09 Jul 2020 09 Jul 2020
News An unexpected surprise When Brie Rees’s baby decided to enter the world about midnight on June 25, the race was on to get to the hospital before it arrived. She and her husband Jake did get to Finley Hospital in time, but they did not quite make it inside the... Daniel Hughes 09 Jul 2020 09 Jul 2020
News 40,000 piece puzzle takes up Shepparton CBD sidewalk MOST people know their puzzle limits; 500-piece puzzles are a challenge, while only the brave attempt 1000 pieces. But on Wednesday a Shepparton woman assembled a staggering 40,000-piece puzzle on the CBD sidewalk. Daneka Hill 09 Jul 2020 09 Jul 2020
News Kyabram Town Hall to reopen on July 20 AFTER spending nearly four months closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Kyabram Town Hall is now gearing up for its grand return. Set to reopen on Monday, July 20, the hall will have three exhibitions sure to catch the eye: Passions, Journeys and... Jared Prestwidge 7 hours ago 7 hours ago
News Jan takes the reins - new Rotary President announced The Rotary Club of Benalla welcomed Janice Crothers as its 82nd president at this year’s official changeover. However, like many thing at this moment in history the ceremony had to be carried out via Zoom thanks to COVID-19 restrictions. While this... Simon Ruppert 07 Jul 2020 07 Jul 2020
News Tourism to take a hit from Echuca-Moama border closure A CLOSURE of the NSW border is not a line between two towns. It’s is cutting one community in half. That is the message from Echuca Moama Tourism chief executive Kathryn Mackenzie, who said a border closure would be devastating for tourism... Andrew Johnston 08 Jul 2020 08 Jul 2020
News Sporties Health and Fitness to return next week It has been months in the making, but the Sporties Health and Fitness centre will finally open its doors next week. The facility’s forced closure due to the COVID-19 outbreak came as a massive blow for the community, but the gym will welcome... Liam Nash 10 Jul 2020 10 Jul 2020
News Police appeal for information after Seymour FM burglary and arson Detectives from Mitchell Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for information following a burglary and arson that occurred in Seymour last week. Emergency services were notified following the break in at a rural property just before 10pm on July... David Rak 10 Jul 2020 10 Jul 2020
News Give a cat a home: Phoebe Smelly cat, smelly cat, what are they feeding you? Smelly cat, smelly cat, it’s not your fault... YOU just have to take one look to see this song is not about Phoebe, who could be one of your next best Friends. This two-year-old domestic short hair... Alex Gretgrix 07 Jul 2020 07 Jul 2020
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 14 Apr 2020
News 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 09 May 2020
News Corowa’s Tik Tok teen sensation Corowa teenager Blake Pavey has become an internet sensation on the increasingly popular app, TikTok, for his videos impersonating stereotypical Australian dads. The 18-year-old has amassed a following of over 177,000 followers since downloading the... Yarrawonga Chronicle 09 Jul 2020 09 Jul 2020
News Farmers keep growing with O’Connors’ Ryco accreditation Farmers in the Corowa region are set to enjoy a decrease in downtime, following an announcement that O’Connors Corowa is now a fully-accredited Ryco Connector Specialist. An Australian company, Ryco manufactures hydraulic hose and fittings found... Corowa Free Press 10 Jul 2020 10 Jul 2020
Sport GVL cancels 2020 seniors season The Goulburn Valley League has pulled the pin on its senior competitions for 2020. Alex Mitchell 24 Jun 2020 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 07 May 2020
News Farmers stock up on quad bikes before major manufacturers pull out of market Panic buying has reached a new extreme with farmers stocking up on quad bikes, but the coronavirus cannot be blamed this time. With many manufacturers of ATVs pulling out of the Australian market from October next year due to government regulations... Rodney Woods 4 hours ago 4 hours ago
Water $20 million for research into Murray-Darling Basin rivers The Federal Government is looking for partners for a $20 million research program to increase knowledge about Murray-Darling Basin rivers. Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt said the program demonstrated the government’s commitment to... Jamie Salter 10 Jul 2020 10 Jul 2020
Animal Health Preparing the team ahead of the game When it comes to preparing for the next joining period, it’s never too early to start thinking about your bulls. Often, these blokes are away in a back paddock or at the out-block, out of sight and out of mind. However, a recent study in... Dairy News Australia 23 Jun 2020 23 Jun 2020
Dairy Freedom Foods extends trading halt Freedom Foods will not trade on the ASX until November 2 after the company extended its trading freeze. The company’s board said it believed investors required “comprehensive and up-to-date” information as to the impact of the historical issues... Country News 08 Jul 2020 08 Jul 2020
Livestock Domestic livestock prices historically high Confidence in livestock producers looking to rebuild depleted herd and flock numbers has risen due to an improvement in domestic conditions, according to Meat & Livestock Australia. Global markets are uncertain as the economy has shrunk for the... Country News 09 Jul 2020 09 Jul 2020
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 23 Mar 2020
News Australia saves millions with trade deal Australia’s dairy industry is set to be one of the biggest winners out of a new Indonesia-Australia trade deal. The Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, which came into effect on July 5, will build upon the... Jamie Salter 08 Jul 2020 08 Jul 2020
Horticulture Businesses surprised by border closure Barham avocado grower Katrina Myers has been surprised to hear the announcement of the NSW-Victoria border closure. Geoff Adams 06 Jul 2020 06 Jul 2020
Dairy News Murray Goulburn shell company goes into liquidation The remaining assets of former dairy co-operative, Murray Goulburn, have been placed into voluntary liquidation. Most of the assets of the once dominating dairy processor were sold to Saputo in 2018, but a shell company remained to finance... Geoff Adams 03 Jul 2020 03 Jul 2020
News Donkey births rare twins They’re double delights, also double the trouble. But Kaiba and Clare are also defying the odds when it comes to the delivering of donkeys. Multiple births in the breed are rare according to Hawaiki Stud owner Debra Baker – but what is... Jamie Salter 09 Jul 2020 09 Jul 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 17 Jun 2020
Management Foote in the door with Coles The Foote family, of Fish Creek, is among dairy farmers selling their total milk production direct to Coles. John and Marion Foote, with sons, Rowen and Kristopher, and their respective wives, Sally and Jess, along with two full-time workers, milk... Dairy News Australia 15 Jun 2020 15 Jun 2020
Water Goulburn-Murray Water halfway through Winter Works program Goulburn-Murray Water is halfway through its $2.5 million Winter Works program, with maintenance and refurbishment work undertaken by local businesses and regional contractors. The works are taking place across the irrigation delivery network... Jamie Salter 08 Jul 2020 08 Jul 2020
Cropping Report links grains production to regional jobs A new report has revealed a strong correlation between Australian grains production and jobs in regional areas — about one job for every 1000 tonnes of grain produced. The research was conducted by the Regional Australia Institute with Grains... Jamie Salter 02 Jul 2020 02 Jul 2020
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 16 Jun 2020
News Benalla woman takes out prestigious thoroughbred awards Wendy Smith feels most comfortable getting the job done behind the scenes. But her hard work has not gone unnoticed and recently the yearling manager has found herself in the limelight. Gathered with son Joshua Schwandt and her Blue Gum Farm... Jessica Ball 10 Jul 2020 10 Jul 2020
National NSW teen dies after suspected shark attack A 15-year-old boy has died after suffering serious leg injuries in a suspected shark attack while surfing north of Coffs Harbour, closing several beaches. AAP Newswire 2 hours ago 2 hours ago
Finance Virgin Aust bondholder request denied A federal justice has rejected a request by bondholders to get an inside glimpse at Bain Capital’s bid for the airline. AAP Newswire 10 Jul 2020 10 Jul 2020
World Survivors remember Srebrenica massacre Only a relatively small number of survivors will be allowed at the cemetery to mark the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre due to the coronavirus. AAP Newswire 25 minutes ago 25 minutes ago
World Vaccine shouldn’t go to highest bidder Bill Gates has called for any COVID-19 vaccine to be distributed to the people who need them amid concerns richer nations could scoop up promising drugs. AAP Newswire 37 minutes ago 37 minutes ago
Horse Racing Krone too strong in Glasshouse Handicap The decision to race Krone for another season paid off when she won the Listed Glasshouse Handicap at the Sunshine Coast. AAP Newswire 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
AFL Demons win denies Rankine AFL fairytale Melbourne have kicked the last three goals to score a 17-point AFL win over Gold Coast, with debutant Izak Rankine having a big game for the Suns. AAP Newswire 13 minutes ago 13 minutes ago
National NSW hotels plied gamblers with free booze Woolworths majority-owned ALH Group has been ordered to pay more than $172,000 after two of its NSW hotels illegally plied gamblers with free alcohol. AAP Newswire 5 hours ago 5 hours ago
Entertainment Auction record for Super Mario Bros game A 1985 copy of video game Super Mario Bros. has sold at auction in the United States for a record $A164,000. AAP Newswire 8 hours ago 8 hours ago
National Two new, two historical virus cases in WA Western Australia’s total number of COVID-19 cases has risen to 634 after two people were infected and a further two historical cases were added to the tally. AAP Newswire 5 hours ago 5 hours ago
