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National

Vic rampage killer’s trail of destruction

Melbourne’s Bourke Street killer James Gargasoulas has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering six people and injuring dozens more in a driving rampage.

AAP Newswire

41 minutes ago

Euroa v Central Park-St Brendan’s preview

Euroa is getting the band back together.

Tyler Maher

Stars return to stage

The Deni Ute Muster has announced a stellar line-up to support US superstar Tim McGraw at this year’s event.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Sorting quality from mediocre

A push is under way to see investment made in state-of-the-art sorting technology aimed at keeping Goulburn Valley fruit production globally competitive.

Shepparton News

3 minutes ago

Sorting quality from mediocre

A push is under way to see investment made in state-of-the-art sorting technology aimed at keeping Goulburn Valley fruit production globally competitive.

Shepparton News

3 minutes ago

World

Asian shares flat as trade talks progress

Shares in Asia have remained flat in early trade following earlier falls on Wall Street, as global investors await US-China trade talk news.

AAP Newswire

40 minutes ago

Drum speaks following a chaotic fortnight in parliament

Taking time between a succession of divisions in Federal Parliament yesterday, Member for Murray Damian Drum gave a wide-ranging interview to The News in which he discussed the uncertainty of minority government, Labor’s proposed milk floor price, water buy-backs, parliamentary corruption, the sale of SPC Ardmona and the looming federal election.

Myles Peterson

Silos are still a drawcard

In the main street of Tungamah, a kookaburra and two brolgas overlook the town.

Alana Christensen

19 hours ago

Finance

AHG skids to a loss after $223m writedowns

AGH has reported a first-half loss of $226 million, down from a $40.7 million profit a year ago, on the back of $223 million in writedowns.

AAP Newswire

World

Asian shares flat as trade talks progress

Shares in Asia have remained flat in early trade following earlier falls on Wall Street, as global investors await US-China trade talk news.

AAP Newswire

40 minutes ago

Drum speaks following a chaotic fortnight in parliament

Myles Peterson

Silos are still a drawcard

In the main street of Tungamah, a kookaburra and two brolgas overlook the town.

Alana Christensen

19 hours ago

Finance

AHG skids to a loss after $223m writedowns

AGH has reported a first-half loss of $226 million, down from a $40.7 million profit a year ago, on the back of $223 million in writedowns.

AAP Newswire

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Fire destroys house in Mooroopna

Emergency services were called to a structure fire that destroyed a house in Macisaac Road, Mooroopna this morning. CFA operations officer Travis Harris said four CFA units from Mooroopna and Shepparton responded to the call at 9.48am. Upon...

Laura Briggs

19 Feb 2019

34-year-old woman to face court over house fire in Shepparton

Police and CFA attended a house fire in Shepparton yesterday February 17 at about 2.45pm. The fire caused damage to the side of the house, carport and car. Two people were home at the time of the fire and were not injured. Investigators from...

Shepparton News

Mathew D’Agostino wanted for aggravated burglary and assault matters

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Mathew Vincent D’Agostino. There is a warrant to arrest the 39-year-old in relation to aggravated burglary and assault matters. D’Agostino is described as approximately 170cm tall, with...

Shepparton News

Family faces anxious wait over pet dog Snoop

A Kialla family has been overwhelmed by the media attention and public support received after it emerged their daughter’s companion animal faced the prospect of being destroyed.

Myles Peterson

Water-bomber helicopter battles Gemmill Swamp bushfire

The water-bomber helicopter was kept busy this afternoon, battling a bushfire in Gemmill Swamp Wildlife Reserve between Shepparton and Mooroopna. CFA were called to the scene around 4.15pm with twelve units attempting to locate the blaze in the...

Shepparton News

Funding for multicultural events

ORGANISERS of multicultural events and festivals in the state electorate of Murray can now apply for funding.

Riverine Herald

13 minutes ago

Bypass link investigation

A draft report into the feasibility of Ford and Wanganui Rds being used as a key bypass link is unlikely to be finalised until the end of this year.

Shepparton News

National

SA hit-run accused ‘thought he hit a ball’

A South Australian man accused of a hit-run crash that killed a toddler has told jurors he thought he hit a ball.

AAP Newswire

A keen eye on the world

We received a number of photographs recently from Benalla’s Rene Martens.

Reader Contributed

World

Maduro begins border closures to block aid

Embattled Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro has threatened to close the border with Colombia, having already done so on the Brazilian frontier.

AAP Newswire

Former dairy farmer honoured

FORMER TOOLAMBA dairy farmer Raymond Luscombe has been honoured with a Medal of the Order of Australia for his work with the community. In early January, Mr Luscombe received a letter confirming his OAM, which came as a shock for the humble retired...

Liz Mellino

Local

Sorting quality from mediocre

A push is under way to see investment made in state-of-the-art sorting technology aimed at keeping Goulburn Valley fruit production globally competitive.

Shepparton News

3 minutes ago

Drum speaks following a chaotic fortnight in parliament

Myles Peterson

Euroa v Central Park-St Brendan’s preview

Euroa is getting the band back together.

Tyler Maher

Bypass link investigation

A draft report into the feasibility of Ford and Wanganui Rds being used as a key bypass link is unlikely to be finalised until the end of this year.

Shepparton News

Education

School leaders celebrated

Wilmot Road Primary School had its annual leadership assembly on Monday, celebrating students who took on the challenge of captaincy or school council.

Madeleine Caccianiga

23 minutes ago

Entertainment

Bucking bulls in action

The Professional Bull Riders major league tour will return for one huge night at Shepparton Showgrounds tomorrow.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Bushfire safety think tank meets

Strathbogie Shire Council was the only Victorian representative at a recent forum looking at ways councils can protect their communities from worsening bushfires.

Tara Whitsed

Sulky Shorts with Gus Underwood

All harness racing eyes will be on Menangle tomorrow night when heats of the NSW Derby and NSW Oaks and two Group One Miracle Mile qualifiers feature on a star-studded program.

Shepparton News

Bridge works to bring structures up to scratch

Almost $1.4million of interim works will be undertaken to ensure two old bridges in Greater Shepparton can remain usable until the end of their natural lives.

Thomas Moir

Council waits 10 months to see petitions

Two petitions with more than 2000 signatures combined, opposing Ford Rd and Wanganui Rd being used as a bypass truck arterial, have been presented to Greater Shepparton City Council 10 months after being received.

Shepparton News

Mooroopna ready to battle Nagambie

The final round match-up between Nagambie and Mooroopna in Haisman Shield looms as a tantalising prospect, despite one club tucking its cricket gear away upon completion of the game.

Shepparton News

Lifestyle

Anglers in for a bumper cod season

A long time ago my dad told me the best way to catch fish was to go fishing.

Shepparton News

Real Estate

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Opinion

Moving from a drinking culture

It is one year on from the release of an explosive report into Sydney University’s orientation week traditions that has prompted people to ask the question — has anything changed?

Shepparton News

Corruption commission vital to keep Canberra in check

Now, more than ever, Australia needs a federal commission to investigate government corruption.

Myles Peterson

23 hours ago

Museum project MOVEs on

So far there has been some big support for a proposal to see a new truck and transport museum created in Greater Shepparton.

Shepparton News

Victoria is part of Shepparton’s culture

We noted with mocked outrage Tim Quilty’s maiden speech to the Victorian Legislative Council in which he called for the local region to secede from Victoria and declare a new capital at Wodonga.

Shepparton News

Moving from a drinking culture

It is one year on from the release of an explosive report into Sydney University’s orientation week traditions that has prompted people to ask the question — has anything changed?

Shepparton News

Corruption commission vital to keep Canberra in check

Now, more than ever, Australia needs a federal commission to investigate government corruption.

Myles Peterson

23 hours ago

Museum project MOVEs on

So far there has been some big support for a proposal to see a new truck and transport museum created in Greater Shepparton.

Shepparton News

Moving from a drinking culture

It is one year on from the release of an explosive report into Sydney University’s orientation week traditions that has prompted people to ask the question — has anything changed?

Shepparton News

Corruption commission vital to keep Canberra in check

Now, more than ever, Australia needs a federal commission to investigate government corruption.

Myles Peterson

23 hours ago

Museum project MOVEs on

So far there has been some big support for a proposal to see a new truck and transport museum created in Greater Shepparton.

Shepparton News

Victoria is part of Shepparton’s culture

We noted with mocked outrage Tim Quilty’s maiden speech to the Victorian Legislative Council in which he called for the local region to secede from Victoria and declare a new capital at Wodonga.

Shepparton News

Galleries

A keen eye on the world

We received a number of photographs recently from Benalla’s Rene Martens.

Reader Contributed

Wyndham Early Learning Centre learn about pet ownership

Kindergarten kids learned the rules of responsible pet ownership with GV Vets co-owner Frances Jenner this week

Shepparton News

Eastern GV CWA conference

1.Lea Watts, Cathy Shields and Joan Leeder are all a part of the Shepparton Sunset Branch.

Shepparton News

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EVENTS

Shepparton Summer City Market

Spread over two massive days the Market brings the CBD to life with great bargains on offer right across town and all the activities and entertainment you could need to keep the family entertained. Friday - 9am to 7pm Saturday - 9am to 4pm

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Tara Whitsed

22 Feb

Human Book Club

The Human Book Club is a place for stories to be told, heard and discussed in a safe, open and respectful environment. Hear stories from the experts - or tell your story. Be Curious! Ask Questions!

Tara Whitsed

22 Feb

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

23 Feb

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

23 Feb

Contributed Photos

Contributed Photos

Armanii Cherrine Cemino

Armanii Cherrine Cemino is a daughter for Hollie Dorward of Mooroopna and Zayden Cemino from Echuca. Armanii was born on February 12, weighing 3.1 kg

Reader Contributed

Contributed Photos

Grayson James Chandler

Grayson James Chandler is a new baby boy for Shepparton parents Samantha Miller and James Chandler. Grayson was born on February 1, weighing 3.6kg and is a brother to Scarlett Farrell,5 and Hudson Chandler, 3

Reader Contributed

Contributed Photos

Zazoo the pineapple conure

Zazoo the pineapple conure is a very cheeky family pet who loves a cuddle. Pictured here with Izabellah Kemp, Zazoo also loves a to have showers!

Reader Contributed

Regional

Funding for multicultural events

ORGANISERS of multicultural events and festivals in the state electorate of Murray can now apply for funding.

Riverine Herald

13 minutes ago

Aged care key part of community says Drum

MEMBER for Murray Damian Drum was in town recently to announce the beginning of the Warramunda Village redevelopment.

David Rak

Saints shave to raise funds

Benalla Saints’ Campbell McCoy and Aden MacDonald are the latest locals to shave their heads as part of the World’s Greatest Shave, raising money in the fight against blood cancer.

Benalla Ensign

Stars return to stage

The Deni Ute Muster has announced a stellar line-up to support US superstar Tim McGraw at this year’s event.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Love is in the ‘Care’

Love was in the air at Finley Regional Care for Valentine’s Day on Thursday.

Southern Riverina News

Doggie-doo bags help keep path clear

With about nine million dogs in Australia and a medium-sized dog creating about 180kg of poo a year, the odds are in favour of you stepping in a canine calling card at some point in your travels.

Kieren Tilly

21 hours ago

Tale of spooks and spy catchers

Spycatcher

Seymour Telegraph

How should our forests be managed in future?

IT IS time to have your say on the future management of Victoria’s forests through the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) website.

Campaspe News

Undie run helps kids

EIGHT women from 3523 Fitness Centre in Heathcote donned their gold wings, Calvin Kleins and glitter spray for Cupid’s Undie Run in Shepparton on Sunday.

Vanessa Wiltshire

Woman killed

A Shepparton woman has died following a single car crash in Tatura last Wednesday.

Tatura Guardian

22 hours ago

Police Beat

Car windows smashed Vandals smashed every window of a car parked in Whites Road on Saturday morning, February 16. Despite the smashed windows the Toyota Corolla was unable to be driven after it had hit a kangaroo. A South Road resident’s car...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Council progresses director recruitment

The process to appoint three new director positions for Federation Council is on track, following a confidential discussion at council’s monthly meeting yesterday. The imminent selections follow council’s new organisation structure as announced...

Jarryd Barca

GMC in semi-final heartbreak

GOULBURN Murray Cricket’s Melbourne Country Week adventure ended in heartbreak yesterday when the team lost a thrilling division two semi-final encounter to Ballarat.

David Chapman

Rural

Silos are still a drawcard

In the main street of Tungamah, a kookaburra and two brolgas overlook the town.

Alana Christensen

19 hours ago

Water

Dry times push fish to move

Monitoring of Seven and Hughes creeks shows native fish moving to deeper pools following dry conditions.

Country News

Animal Health

Managing the risk of mastitis in hot weather

TWO RECENT discussions were a reminder of how hot weather can significantly influence the risk of mastitis in dairy herds. The first was a farm which uses a mechanical teat scrubber as part of the pre-milking routine to clean teats prior to cups on...

Rod Dyson

15 Feb 2019

Former dairy farmer honoured

Liz Mellino

Livestock

Closing the feed gap

Filling the pasture-based feed gap during winter can be a real inhibitor of profitability for many beef operations in the southern regions of Australia, according to a 2017 Nuffield scholar.

Country News

Markets

Indonesia — a growing market opportunity for Australian exporters?

INDONESIA IS the fourth most populous country in the world and one of the fastest growing economies in southeast Asia. It is also a country of increasing importance and interest among South-East major dairy exporters. While some suggest Indonesi...

Sofia Omstedt

15 Feb 2019

Parties clash over drought-proofing funds

The Federal Government has taken aim at Labor, slamming the party’s decision not to support the Drought Future Fund.

Country News

21 hours ago

Horticulture

Action call on climate change

Farmers have called for urgent action to address climate change in the wake of a new report detailing the extent to which climate change has fuelled extreme weather events in 2018.

Alana Christensen

Hay ‘soaked-up’ as market hinges on autumn break

FEARS OF fodder shortages still hang over the dairy industry with no signs of demand easing this season. Australian Fodder Industry Association chief executive officer John McKew said new season’s fodder had been soaked-up due to a “very empty...

Dairy News

Help needed to keep up with technology

Adoption of emerging agricultural technology is occurring at a rate faster than the opportunities can be understood, according to two new reports.

Country News

22 hours ago

Machinery & Products

Technology and simple solutions hit the mark

TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES to answer the increasingly complex questions posed by agriculture today, but for Tim Slater, who has been around the industry his whole life, it’s the simple solutions, often devised with the least resources, that still...

Dairy News

15 Feb 2019

Management

The time of our lives

GETTING THE timing right is a key to farming as Rachelle De Haas and her partner Mathew Donovan are finding out on a family farm near Heywood. Rachelle and Mathew are farming with her parents Renee and Judith De Haas, who have owned the property for...

Rick Bayne

Water

Premier wants water meeting

South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has called for a meeting of Australia’s water ministers to consider recent reports into the Murray-Darling Basin, including SA’s royal commission.

Country News

Cropping

Inquiry says move harmful

The authority that approves pesticides and chemicals used in Australian cropping operations has been affected by its forced relocation from Canberra to Armidale.

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

Survey seeks forest input

People are being invited to have their say on the future management of Victoria’s forests, as the Regional Forest Agreements modernisation program continues.

Country News