News Mooroopna’s Wendy Dow has fostered 300 children in 30 years Mooroopna’s Wendy Dow has witnessed more moments of wide-eyed wonder than she can count. Charmayne Allison 18 hours ago 18 hours ago
Sport Picola District league still pushing ahead with season While many football and netball leagues across Victoria are opting to cancel their seasons, Picola District Football Netball League is not ready to call it quits yet. In fact, the league has set a target starting date of July 11, meaning it is... Alex Mitchell 04 Jun 2020 04 Jun 2020
News Mooroopna’s Wendy Dow has fostered 300 children in 30 years Mooroopna’s Wendy Dow has witnessed more moments of wide-eyed wonder than she can count. Charmayne Allison 18 hours ago 18 hours ago
News Mooroopna’s Wendy Dow has fostered 300 children in 30 years Mooroopna’s Wendy Dow has witnessed more moments of wide-eyed wonder than she can count. Charmayne Allison 18 hours ago 18 hours ago
News Take a few steps to glory for the team When I was asked if I wanted to join a team effort in the Get Mooving Challenge I was ready to say ‘no thanks’ for two reasons. John Lewis 04 Jun 2020 04 Jun 2020
Sport Payney’s Punt | Saturday preview of Flemington races Welcome back for another edition of Payney’s Punt, as we again cast our eye over tomorrow’s packed day of racing. There is Group One racing north of the border tomorrow, with the JJ Atkins and Stradbroke Handicap at Queensland’s Eagle Farm. But as... Aydin Payne 04 Jun 2020 04 Jun 2020
News Can we go thrift shopping? Greater Shepparton treasure hunters are back in luck as opportunity shops across the region begin to reopen. With lots of people cleaning, sorting and restocking their cupboards and wardrobes during the COVID-19 pandemic, op shops are expected to be... Morgan Dyer 04 Jun 2020 04 Jun 2020
Sport Outside The Box: Sport’s political protests Why did some commentators find this so hard to stomach? Work that one out for yourself, or by watching either of the brilliant documentaries detailing that sorry period; The Australian Dream and The Final Quarter Alex Mitchell 04 Jun 2020 04 Jun 2020
News Take a few steps to glory for the team When I was asked if I wanted to join a team effort in the Get Mooving Challenge I was ready to say ‘no thanks’ for two reasons. John Lewis 04 Jun 2020 04 Jun 2020
Sport Payney’s Punt | Saturday preview of Flemington races Welcome back for another edition of Payney’s Punt, as we again cast our eye over tomorrow’s packed day of racing. There is Group One racing north of the border tomorrow, with the JJ Atkins and Stradbroke Handicap at Queensland’s Eagle Farm. But as... Aydin Payne 04 Jun 2020 04 Jun 2020
News Can we go thrift shopping? Greater Shepparton treasure hunters are back in luck as opportunity shops across the region begin to reopen. With lots of people cleaning, sorting and restocking their cupboards and wardrobes during the COVID-19 pandemic, op shops are expected to be... Morgan Dyer 04 Jun 2020 04 Jun 2020
Sport Outside The Box: Sport’s political protests Why did some commentators find this so hard to stomach? Work that one out for yourself, or by watching either of the brilliant documentaries detailing that sorry period; The Australian Dream and The Final Quarter Alex Mitchell 04 Jun 2020 04 Jun 2020
News Teenager bailed following alleged dangerous driving pursuit through Shepparton A teenager has been bailed despite a magistrate describing his behavior, which included being involved in an alleged police pursuit through Shepparton, as “outrageous” and “unbelievably dangerous”. Liz Mellino 01 Jun 2020 01 Jun 2020
News Your guide to where and when you can dine-in in Echuca Moama Here’s your list of what’s open in the region. Anna McGuinness 03 Jun 2020 03 Jun 2020
News Kyabram man faces 19 child sex charges A KYABRAM man has been charged over historical child sex offences. The 69-year-old was arrested by Bendigo’s Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team on Wednesday, May 20. He was charged with 19 sex-related offences stemming from... Ivy Jensen 12 hours ago 12 hours ago
News Michael Hudson wanted by police ECHUCA residents are being urged to keep an eye out for Michael Hudson. The 56-year-old is wanted by police in relation to outstanding warrants. Ivy Jensen 02 Jun 2020 02 Jun 2020
News Supermum builds business one stitch at time After the birth of her second daughter, Elise Gill was drowning in sleep deprivation. Fast forward two years and the hobby she picked up to keep her sane during maternity leave has blossomed into something she never could have imagined. “I was... Jessica Ball 01 Jun 2020 01 Jun 2020
Lifestyle A guide to DIY decking Home improvement is high on the isolation to-do list for many. With people finding time to tackle the often overlooked larger projects, particularly in their back yard, a deck might sound like a good idea. But Mooroopna Hardware’s trade manager... Jessica Ball 13 May 2020 13 May 2020
News New Tatura fire station soon to be complete Tatura Fire Brigade will soon have a brand new $2.22 million fire station boasting new and improved facilities backing on to Tatura racecourse. The CFA station will include space for three trucks, better IT and a drive-through, meaning trucks... Spencer Fowler Steen 04 Jun 2020 04 Jun 2020
News Pushing through COVID with serious fun When times get tough, the tough get going — or videoing. While the rest of us were hiding under the doona during COVID-19 lockdown, Mark DePaola was out making wacky videos of himself doing push-ups around Shepparton. John Lewis 04 Jun 2020 04 Jun 2020
At Home Need some isolation inspiration? Looking for ideas to keep you entertained at home? Well look no further. We’ve got you covered with our ‘At Home’ section, with everything from DIY and TV recommendations, to music and fitness Shepparton News 13 May 2020 13 May 2020
Galleries Mt Buller: So many reasons to smile | Gallery The official start of the 2020 ski season at Mt Buller is less than four weeks away but an early cold snap across south-east Australia last month saw snow settle at resorts from Perisher to Lake Mountain. With the recent easing of restrictions, News... Shepparton News 01 Jun 2020 01 Jun 2020
Education “Disengaged” GSSC students sent to off-site campus Twenty “disengaged” Greater Shepparton Secondary College students will be sent to an campus at Invergordon separate from the state-of-the-art facility at Shepparton. But executive principal Genevieve Simson insists the Rural Annex, to be managed... Madi Chwasta 29 May 2020 29 May 2020
News Community COVID-19 testing finishes, as virus no longer active in Greater Shepparton Goulburn Valley Health has stopped COVID-19 community testing, after the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services reported there were no longer any active cases of the virus in Greater Shepparton. But chief executive Matt Sharp warned the... Madi Chwasta 04 Jun 2020 04 Jun 2020
News The road back: how tourism will recover in a post crisis world ECHUCA-Moama is moving closer to being open for business. NSW will further relax restrictions today, allowing holidays to be taken across the state. Andrew Johnston 31 May 2020 31 May 2020
Virus updates Stay informed with our newsletter Stay up to date with the latest news about the impact of the coronavirus in our community Shepparton News 24 Apr 2020 24 Apr 2020
Galleries Mt Buller: So many reasons to smile | Gallery The official start of the 2020 ski season at Mt Buller is less than four weeks away but an early cold snap across south-east Australia last month saw snow settle at resorts from Perisher to Lake Mountain. With the recent easing of restrictions, News... Shepparton News 01 Jun 2020 01 Jun 2020
Sport PHOTOS | Golfers enjoy return to the fairways Mooroopna Golf Club was back to normal on Saturday, well sort of. The course held its first Saturday competition since the coronavirus pandemic forced its closure in March. Although more than 100 golfers took part in the competition, with each group... Shepparton News 18 May 2020 18 May 2020
Sport PHOTOS | Social bowls returns The region’s bowlers have wasted little time getting back on the greens after the Victorian Government’s relaxation of coronavirus restrictions. It might just have been social play — with competitive bowls still off the table — but... Shepparton News 18 May 2020 18 May 2020
Opinion Mummy, I don’t want to be 9. Maya, I don’t want to be 50. My little baby turns double digits this week. Which probably means I can’t call her my little baby anymore. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since Maya rushed into the world after a short and sharp three-hour labour. And while... Ivy Jensen 31 May 2020 31 May 2020
Opinion COVID-19 spotlight on the arts At last the curtain of Covid isolation is lifting. It looks like we can start to go about our lives with some familiar sense of routine once more. A hug or a handshake will be a long way off, but for now we must console ourselves with going back to... John Lewis 28 May 2020 28 May 2020
Opinion The fall of Target There’s a few things Australians can use to measure how big a regional town is. How many McDonald’s it has, the number of sets of traffic lights and if it has a Target Country or the fully fledged version. The third is about to be taken away with... Jessica Ball 24 May 2020 24 May 2020
Opinion Corona Starship voyages He returned with valuable information on this strange culture. He said there was an acoustic guitar near the shop counter with a card jammed through the strings that said: Iso-Pack! With free gig-bag and tuner John Lewis 21 May 2020 21 May 2020
Opinion Mummy, I don’t want to be 9. Maya, I don’t want to be 50. My little baby turns double digits this week. Which probably means I can’t call her my little baby anymore. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since Maya rushed into the world after a short and sharp three-hour labour. And while... Ivy Jensen 31 May 2020 31 May 2020
Opinion COVID-19 spotlight on the arts At last the curtain of Covid isolation is lifting. It looks like we can start to go about our lives with some familiar sense of routine once more. A hug or a handshake will be a long way off, but for now we must console ourselves with going back to... John Lewis 28 May 2020 28 May 2020
Opinion The fall of Target There’s a few things Australians can use to measure how big a regional town is. How many McDonald’s it has, the number of sets of traffic lights and if it has a Target Country or the fully fledged version. The third is about to be taken away with... Jessica Ball 24 May 2020 24 May 2020
Opinion Mummy, I don’t want to be 9. Maya, I don’t want to be 50. My little baby turns double digits this week. Which probably means I can’t call her my little baby anymore. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since Maya rushed into the world after a short and sharp three-hour labour. And while... Ivy Jensen 31 May 2020 31 May 2020
Opinion COVID-19 spotlight on the arts At last the curtain of Covid isolation is lifting. It looks like we can start to go about our lives with some familiar sense of routine once more. A hug or a handshake will be a long way off, but for now we must console ourselves with going back to... John Lewis 28 May 2020 28 May 2020
Opinion The fall of Target There’s a few things Australians can use to measure how big a regional town is. How many McDonald’s it has, the number of sets of traffic lights and if it has a Target Country or the fully fledged version. The third is about to be taken away with... Jessica Ball 24 May 2020 24 May 2020
Opinion Corona Starship voyages He returned with valuable information on this strange culture. He said there was an acoustic guitar near the shop counter with a card jammed through the strings that said: Iso-Pack! With free gig-bag and tuner John Lewis 21 May 2020 21 May 2020
Contributed Photos Graduation surprise for local nurse The pandemic has suspended graduation celebrations across the country. However, that didn’t stop one proud mum celebrating her daughter’s achievements. Jennifer Broadbent surprised her daughter and Shepparton La Trobe University graduate nurse Eliz... Morgan Dyer 20 May 2020 20 May 2020
Contributed Photos Goulburn Valley locals mark Anzac Day with home dawn services and tributes Today was an Anzac Day like no other, with many people pay their respects at dawn services at the end of their driveway, and making their own displays to pay their respects Shepparton News 25 Apr 2020 25 Apr 2020
Contributed Photos Goulburn Valley locals capture stunning sunrise Locals were treated to a stunning sunrise on Tuesday. Here are some of the best pictures captured around the region Shepparton News 25 Mar 2020 25 Mar 2020
News Police plead with Echuca Moama drivers to take care over long weekend WITH hundreds — potentially even thousands — of visitors expected to descend on Echuca-Moama this long weekend, police are warning motorists to take extra care on the roads. Highway patrols from both sides of the river will be out in... Ivy Jensen 12 hours ago 12 hours ago
News Biomix to challenge EPA fine BIOMIX Pty Ltd will challenge the fine recently imposed on it by the Environment Protection Authority. The EPA said the company had failed to meet reporting requirements on a new expansion to its groundwater monitoring network, resulting in the... Jared Prestwidge 10 hours ago 10 hours ago
News North East Art trail gets new committee A new committee to oversee the North East Art Trail has been formed with the aim of promoting art at Goorambat, Devenish, St James, Tungamah, Dookie and Katatmatite. With COVID-19 restrictions easing visitor numbers to the small North East Victorian... Simon Ruppert 10 hours ago 10 hours ago
News Cop car vandalised Police are seeking information that will identify a man alleged to have vandalised a police car, and another Deniliquin car, on Saturday night. CCTV at Deniliquin Police Station reportedly shows a man writing on the police car parked at the front... Deniliquin Pastoral Times 8 hours ago 8 hours ago
News Murals finish as restrictions ease The completion of a number of murals in the Finley community has come at an ideal time, finished just days before businesses could reopen and regional travel was allowed. Former Riverina artist Damian Mitchell, who is now based in New York, has been... Daniel Hughes 04 Jun 2020 04 Jun 2020
News Students indulge in sweet treats for a great cause Sugar and sun were on the menu for students at St Joseph’s Primary School on Thursday. The school held its annual Biggest Morning Tea to raise vital funds for the Cancer Council. Returning students brought plates of sweet treats to share, while... Morgan Dyer 02 Jun 2020 02 Jun 2020
News Seymour Golf Club encourages displaced athletes to give golf a go With most sports postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19, Seymour Golf Club is encouraging people to try a new sport. The club recently opened when restrictions were lifted and is hoping to provide an outlet for local athletes. Club member Irene... David Rak 9 hours ago 9 hours ago
News Council elections to go through the post THE Victorian Government has announced local council elections will still go ahead this year, albeit in a different format. Victorians will be able to have their say on their local government representatives through a postal vote on Saturday... Campaspe News 01 Jun 2020 01 Jun 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 Crayfish season opens for long weekend Local fishers are set to brave the cold this winter with the Murray Crayfish season officially opening on Monday, June 1. NSW DPI Senior Fisheries Manager Inland Cameron Westaway said the opening of the Murray Crayfish season is an exciting time for... Yarrawonga Chronicle 04 Jun 2020 04 Jun 2020
News Ghost meeting on excellent track Corowa Race Club will host next Tuesday’s race meeting on an excellent track with an expected seven race program but again there will no crowds due to COVID-19 restrictions. “The protocols have been issued by Racing NSW – no TAB, no bar, no... Corowa Free Press 04 Jun 2020 04 Jun 2020
Sport HDFNL chairman confident of avoiding player exodus HEATHCOTE District Football Netball League chairman Peter Cole believes there will not be a mass exodus of players from the competition, even if other leagues go ahead in 2020. The HDFNL board elected to cancel the season on May 21, the first in... Brayden May 6 hours ago 6 hours ago
News Baked Brie with Quick Maple Bacon and Onion Jam Ingredients: 2 rashers streaky bacon, cut into strips 1 large brown onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp maple syrup ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 sprig fresh thyme ½ tsp yellow mustard seeds 200-250 g round brie or camembert Method: Preheat... Country News 02 Jun 2020 02 Jun 2020
Animal Health Downer, but not always out if you get the management right DOWNER COWS can be a massive drain of time, resources and emotional energy. A down cow is a cow that lays down due to a primary condition such as milk fever, sepsis or calving paralysis. A downer cow is a cow that remains down after 12 hours... Dairy News Australia 26 May 2020 26 May 2020
Dairy Littleproud slams Woolworths over 10 cent levy Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has slammed Woolworths, labelling its decision to extend the 10 cent levy on its home-brand milk a “tokenistic gimick”. Woolworths made the announcement to extend the levy on two and three litre... Country News 02 Jun 2020 02 Jun 2020
Livestock Get more feed out of your grazing rotation Understanding the principles behind grazing rotations that deliver more feed is the focus of new online presentations from Agriculture Victoria. The autumn grazing management presentation demonstrates how stock can undermine the persistence of... Country News 04 Jun 2020 04 Jun 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... Dairy News 23 Mar 2020 23 Mar 2020
News Drum to face irrigator challenge at next election The federal seat of Nicholls is set to face a different challenge at the new election by frustrated Goulburn Murray irrigators who are planning to form a new political party. Nicholls is just one of four seats that will be targeted by the political... James Bennett 02 Jun 2020 02 Jun 2020
Horticulture Australian Organic chief executive officer Niki Ford to work with NFF and ACCC Australian Organic chief executive officer Niki Ford has been appointed to the ACCC’s Agriculture Consultative Committee and will also join the National Farmers’ Federation Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program 2020. As part of the... Country News 21 May 2020 21 May 2020
Dairy Fonterra revises opening price to $6.40/kgMS Fonterra Australia has revised its weighted average opening price to $6.40 per kgMS and forecast closing range to $6.40 - $6.70 per kgMS for the 2020/21 season. Fonterra Australia managing director René Dedoncker said that Fonterra had kept in line... Country News 03 Jun 2020 03 Jun 2020
News Push to get Aussies to eat more fruits and vegetables Leading health professionals and horticulture industry groups are advocating for Australians to eat more fruit and vegetables by launching the Fruit & Vegetable Consortium. The Fruit & Vegetable Consortium was formed in response to low rates... Country News 01 Jun 2020 01 Jun 2020
Machinery & Products Farming smarter makes life easier for the Vines family Only 11 years ago this farming family started off with one cow, called ‘Hope’. With no family farm to begin their rural journey, the couple made the move to South West Victoria because they were uncomfortable with water security in Northern... Dairy News 26 May 2020 26 May 2020
Management After six decades in the industry, this dairy farmer is going out on top THE SIX decades Bernie McManus has spent in the dairy industry might be coming to an end but the 73-year-old is certainly going out on top. His Bercar Jersey herd is currently ranked number two in DataGene’s recently released Australian Breeding... Dairy News 20 May 2020 20 May 2020
Cropping Finley and Kerang research centres to help farmers with water efficiency New research aimed at boosting grain productivity under irrigation will help farmers in northern Victoria and southern NSW get the most out of their water and optimise profitability. Two research centres established in Kerang and Finley are part of... Rodney Woods 25 May 2020 25 May 2020
From the Experts ABV release prompts sire review The August release of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) and the upcoming joining season will have dairy farmers around the country thinking about the next best sires to use over their herds. While breeding enthusiasts will delve into great detail... Dairy News 13 Sep 2019 13 Sep 2019
News Tiramisu Trifle Serves four Cake ingredients: 1 1/3 cup flour 1 tbsp cornflour 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarb soda 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 cup sugar (or use half raw sugar, half coconut sugar) 1/4 cup melted coconut oil 1 1/4 cup Califia Farms XX Espresso 2 tsp... Country News 01 Jun 2020 01 Jun 2020
National Sydney Black Life Matters rally banned A large rally against black deaths in custody in Sydney has been ruled unlawful by NSW’s highest court for flouting coronavirus advice that limits crowd sizes. AAP Newswire 4 hours ago 4 hours ago
Finance Services, business conditions ease in May Business conditions and activity across the services sector continued to contract in May, data from the AI group shows, although the fall has slowed. AAP Newswire 14 hours ago 14 hours ago
World Further easing of Madrid, Barcelona curbs Spanish health minister Salvador Illa says coronavirus lockdown restrictions in the hard-hit cities of Madrid and Barcelona will be eased further from Monday. AAP Newswire 2 hours ago 2 hours ago
World BA’s parent mulls UK quarantine challenge The UK government’s looming 14-day quarantine rule for incoming travellers might face a legal challenge by British Airways’ parent company IAG. AAP Newswire 4 hours ago 4 hours ago
Horse Racing Victorian spring carnival dates unchanged Racing Victoria has decided to keep the spring carnival’s traditional dates after investigating changes to the 2020 program. AAP Newswire 7 hours ago 7 hours ago
AFL Full-strength Eagles ready for AFL hub All available West Coast players have signed off on joining the AFL’s Gold Coast hub, with the club confident their stay won’t go beyond four weeks. AAP Newswire 7 hours ago 7 hours ago
National SA looks to travel bubbles to open borders The South Australian government says it is looking at the issue of travel bubbles with WA, the NT, Tasmania and the ACT as a way of lifting border restrictions. AAP Newswire 6 hours ago 6 hours ago
Entertainment Kylie Jenner highest-paid celeb: Forbes Forbes may no longer consider Kylie Jenner a billionaire but it’s put her at the top of its highest-paid celebrities list. AAP Newswire 14 hours ago 14 hours ago
National CBA fined $5m for overcharging customers The Commonwealth Bank to been ordered to pay a $5 million civil penalty for failing to provide the promised benefits of a financial package targeted at farmers. AAP Newswire 6 hours ago 6 hours ago
