EDITOR'S PICKS

National

NT budget running out of money: report

The NT is running out of money and facing some of the “biggest fiscal and economic challenges” it has ever seen, a budget repair report says.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

GMLTA round nine preview

Rich River faces the toughest task in the Goulburn Murray Lawn Tennis Association tomorrow.

Tyler Maher

Carols in the gardens

Deniliquin’s Carols by Candlelight is a veritable smorgasbord of local talent each year, and this year is no different.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Holiday-makers urged to be cautious in and around water

The Murray River is Australia’s worst drowning black spot among rivers, creeks and streams.

Shepparton News

Holiday-makers urged to be cautious in and around water

The Murray River is Australia’s worst drowning black spot among rivers, creeks and streams.

Shepparton News

World

Paris police brace for more violence

French police say they will again deploy a large contingent of officers and armoured vehicles in Paris, with more protests expected.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

Rallying over MDBP

State Member for Shepparton District Suzanna Sheed will join a group of rural water advocates at a rally in Melbourne today to highlight the negative social and economic impacts of the Murray Darling Basin Plan on regional communities.

John Lewis

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News

Finance

CBA changes tack and signs up to Apple Pay

Commonwealth Bank has signed up to Apple Pay, ending ANZ’s two-and-a-half-year run as the only big four bank in Australia to offer the service

AAP Newswire

World

Paris police brace for more violence

French police say they will again deploy a large contingent of officers and armoured vehicles in Paris, with more protests expected.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

Rallying over MDBP

John Lewis

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News

Finance

CBA changes tack and signs up to Apple Pay

Commonwealth Bank has signed up to Apple Pay, ending ANZ’s two-and-a-half-year run as the only big four bank in Australia to offer the service

AAP Newswire

Most popular

Road closures due to flooding

Due to heavy rainfall and resulting flood waters, roads across the region are closed with motorists and residents urged to take care in this treacherous weather. More than 50 mm has fell in the last 24 hours with more rain forecasted. Motorists...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Collision on Goulburn Valley Hwy

At least one person required medical attention following a major collision at the intersection of Goulburn Valley Hwy and Kialla Lakes Dr that occurred mid morning. Two vehicles involved in the collision sustained extensive damage. Police...

Shepparton News

Division one win - twice for lucky woman

For the first time in five years Euroa News and Lotto sold a division one winning TattsLotto ticket.

Tara Whitsed

Severe weather and flash flood warning for region

A severe weather warning is in effect for the region, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning of the possibility of flash flooding. The Hume Freeway is closed to northbound traffic at the Goulburn Valley Highway due to flooding. Traffic is being...

Shepparton News

Traffic being diverted following crash near Waaia

A section of the Katamatite-Nathalia Rd near Gardiners Rd, Waaia, has been closed to traffic in both directions after a petrol tanker rolled at around 5.30am this morning. Traffic is currently being diverted via Kempster Bridge Road, Nathalia-Waai...

Tara Whitsed

10 Dec 2018

C4EM offers unbiased advocacy

COMMITTEE for Echuca-Moama’s annual general meeting reflected on a year of advocacy for the area.

Riverine Herald

Water to be delivered in pulses to mimic natural flows

Planned summer water transfers to meet downstream demand will be delivered as a series of pulses through the lower Goulburn River, rather than a steady flow, to help minimise damage to the river bank.

Shepparton News

National

Myanmar urged to help refugees

Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne has used a visit to Myanmar to call for more help for Rohingya refugees.

AAP Newswire

5 hours ago

Festive art activity day

There was plenty of festive cheer at Shepparton East Primary School on Wednesday, with students dressing up for their annual arts activity day.

Liz Mellino

World

Girl, 7, dies after being detained by US

A 7-year-old Guatemalan girl has reportedly died from dehydration and shock, hours after being taken into US Border Patrol custody.

AAP Newswire

Dairy

Farmers win fairer contracts

Dairy processors — including Fonterra, Parmalat and Lion Dairy & Drinks — have agreed to amend their milk supply agreements following concerns from Australia’s consumer watchdog they were ‘‘unfair’’.

Country News

Local

Holiday-makers urged to be cautious in and around water

The Murray River is Australia’s worst drowning black spot among rivers, creeks and streams.

Shepparton News

Rallying over MDBP

John Lewis

GMLTA round nine preview

Rich River faces the toughest task in the Goulburn Murray Lawn Tennis Association tomorrow.

Tyler Maher

Water to be delivered in pulses to mimic natural flows

Shepparton News

Education

Orientation and open day

Close to 150 students from Shepparton High School and Numurkah Secondary College participated in a Mini O event at La Trobe University in Shepparton yesterday.

Liz Mellino

Entertainment

Station Park project

Train buffs are invited to the official opening of Congupna and Tallygaroopna Landcare Group’s station park project on Saturday morning.

Shepparton News

Education

La Trobe University Shepparton campus head retires

After an incredibly long association with La Trobe University, Shepparton campus head Sue Nalder retires today.

Tara Whitsed

McEwen Reserve Opal aims to upset Old Students in Shepparton District Tennis Association

McEwen Reserve Opal will aim to upset Old Students in the final round of Shepparton District Tennis Association pennant competition before Christmas.

Lauren Bordin

Send Us Your Stuff!

Shepparton News

05 Jul 2018

Hume Freeway southbound lanes reopen

Shepparton News

Haisman Shield round nine preview Nagambie v Shepparton United

Tomorrow’s round nine Haisman Shield clash between Nagambie and Shepparton United will critically help shape the ladder heading into the Christmas break.

Tyler Maher

Lifestyle

Kids show Christian spirit for Christmas

A Year 2 student’s desire to help the homeless at Christmas has grown 15-fold with yesterday’s donation of hundreds of items to the Salvation Army.

Shepparton News

Real Estate

Find your place

For Sale | Expressions of interest

4-6 Xavier Cres, Shepparton

For Sale | $419,000

189 Waranga Dve, Kialla Lakes

For Sale | $790,000 - $840,000

10 Eyre Court, Kialla

Opinion

Jolted into brief perfection

There is nothing like a loud bang to shake things up.

Shepparton News

Christmas gift-giving for the fisher-person in your life

The countdown to Christmas Eve is down to just 11 days and by now you should have your order in for a major fishing gift, but it is the stocking fillers that need to be hunted down — new lures, hooks, sinkers, a new reel of line, landing net.

Shepparton News

Snapshot of Christmas past

The past three Christmases I have worked alongside Santa Claus himself, greeting people and their children, preparing them for their first, second or third Santa photo.

Shepparton News

Negative gearing needs to change, but not right now

Negative gearing — the act of offsetting taxable income via losses incurred on property investment — by Australian property owners needs re-examination.

Shepparton News

Jolted into brief perfection

There is nothing like a loud bang to shake things up.

Shepparton News

Christmas gift-giving for the fisher-person in your life

Shepparton News

Snapshot of Christmas past

The past three Christmases I have worked alongside Santa Claus himself, greeting people and their children, preparing them for their first, second or third Santa photo.

Shepparton News

Jolted into brief perfection

There is nothing like a loud bang to shake things up.

Shepparton News

Christmas gift-giving for the fisher-person in your life

Shepparton News

Snapshot of Christmas past

The past three Christmases I have worked alongside Santa Claus himself, greeting people and their children, preparing them for their first, second or third Santa photo.

Shepparton News

Negative gearing needs to change, but not right now

Negative gearing — the act of offsetting taxable income via losses incurred on property investment — by Australian property owners needs re-examination.

Shepparton News

Galleries

Festive art activity day

There was plenty of festive cheer at Shepparton East Primary School on Wednesday, with students dressing up for their annual arts activity day.

Liz Mellino

Water Waves Aqua Aerobics enjoyed at Tatura

Tatura residents were out to make waves yesterday at their weekly water waves aqua aerobics class, designed to strengthen all major muscle groups while having fun.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Gowrie St Primary go sailing

After a busy term of visiting workplaces across Shepparton, Gowrie St Primary School students took to the water at Victoria Park Lake yesterday to relax and have fun.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Social

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EVENTS

Events

Marysville Farmers’ Market

Located in the main street of Marysville, the farmers’ market has beautiful views of the Yarra Ranges and offers a variety of stalls. Visitors can purchase some of the Yarra Valley’s best wines, olive oils, chutneys, cakes, honey, fruit...

Country News

23 Dec

Events

Nagambie Farmers’ Market

The Nagambie Farmers’ Market is held on the fourth Sunday of each month from 10am to 2pm at the Tahbilk Winery. It features butter, bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, nuts, wine, olives, olive oil, beer, ice-cream, pies, flour, jams and...

Country News

23 Dec

Contributed Photos

Contributed Photos

Another year, another Christmas tree

Thanks to David West for sending in this photo of his family putting up their Christmas tree. He said “another year ... but with the same star”

Reader Contributed

06 Dec 2018

Contributed Photos

Child and pet friendly Christmas decorations

Stacey Dowell sent through this photo of her child and pet friendly Christmas decorations. Her Christmas tree has no low hanging branches to ensure her children or pets cannot touch the ornaments. Ms Dowell has also thread balls and flashing lights...

Reader Contributed

06 Dec 2018

Contributed Photos

Crisp blue sky at Cosgrove

This image was sent in by regular contributor Rene Martens from RenSmart Photography in Benalla. He said the photo was taken at Cosgrove South where the moon was just where he wanted it

Reader Contributed

27 Nov 2018

Regional

C4EM offers unbiased advocacy

COMMITTEE for Echuca-Moama’s annual general meeting reflected on a year of advocacy for the area.

Riverine Herald

It’ll be fun for all the family

WE HAVE our Addams family.

Ivy Jensen

11 hours ago

The Kelly and Costume Museum Committee

The Kelly and Costume Museum Committee wish to thank the Benalla Ensign for its ongoing support of the museum and advise your readers that from December 12 through to January 9 the research room of the museum will be closed.

Benalla Ensign

Carols in the gardens

Deniliquin’s Carols by Candlelight is a veritable smorgasbord of local talent each year, and this year is no different.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Safety plea after Toc. death

A Victorian man was killed on Saturday when the motorcycle he was riding at Tocumwal crashed into a tree.

Southern Riverina News

Helping drive tourists to regional events

Regional events planned in July to December next year can can apply for NSW Government funding.

Cobram Courier

Australian -made gifts

The Australian Made campaign is urging shoppers to support local manufacturers, farmers and retailers by looking for the Australian Made, Australian Grown logo this Christmas.

Seymour Telegraph

Nats stick with leaders

PETER Walsh will remain the leader and Steph Ryan the deputy leader of the Nationals after both were elected to the roles uncontested.

Campaspe News

Loan program to help women rebuild lives

TENS of thousands of women escaping family violence will have access to a $14.9 million program providing zero-interest loans to help them rebuild their lives.

McIvor Times

15 hours ago

Tatura ladder triumph

Tatura

Tatura Guardian

Bridge Closure for works

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions next week on the Mulwala-Yarrawonga Bridge for maintenance work. The work involves repairing a guardrail on the Victorian side of the bridge. The bridge will be reduced to one lane between 2am and...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Road closures due to flooding

Corowa Free Press

Shepparton takes out pennant

Rich River

Riverine Herald

Rural

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News

Water

Call for action on plan

No more water can be retrieved from NSW or Victoria, with the country already ‘‘suffering’’ at the hands of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, according to the Speak Up Campaign.

Country News

Animal Health

Keep cows cool this summer

CLIMATE CHANGE is leading to warmer Australian summers with an increased number of hot days and warmer nights. This increases the risk of heat stress, leading to adverse effects on herd health and farm profitability. Effects of heat stress Reduced...

Gemma Chuck

Dairy

Farmers win fairer contracts

Country News

Livestock

New livestock app

Farmers now have access to day-to-day livestock prices from across the country at the touch of a button, thanks to a new app.

Country News

Markets

Don’t forget global markets

WITH MANY eyes focused on the current feed shortage in Australia and resultant surge in feed costs, global markets have taken something of a back seat. Apart from helpful depreciation of the Australian dollar, there hasn’t been much to jolt our...

John Droppert

Solar plan irks locals

A new solar farm is being proposed for Benalla, but locals whose houses are in close proximity have signed a petition to have it stopped before it even begins.

Rodney Woods

Horticulture

Region optimistic despite SPC being sold

The region continues to be optimistic about the future of SPC, with hopes a new buyer can continue to build the company.

Country News

Dairy

Mumford steps up into UDV’s top job

Paul Mumford is the interim UDV president, replacing the outgoing Adam Jenkins.

Country News

Working Dogs

Easy to love Instagram star

What’s the best and worst thing she has ever done?

Country News

Machinery & Products

Wrapping up a hypothetical silage venture

I’D BE willing to wager that every machinery enthusiast has their share of ‘aspirational’ purchases. The machines that you don’t strictly need, but with whose hypothetical selection and applications you preoccupy your spare time. I have...

John Droppert

Management

Flexibility helps family through dry season

PLANNING, BUSINESS flexibility and diversity has helped one western Victorian dairy farming family navigate a tough season. The Martins at Irrewarra, north of Colac, have never fed in the bail and do not buy-in fodder. This means they haven’t been...

Dairy News

Water

Probe needed to assess river bank damage

The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority has said additional funding and support was being explored to develop a new lower Goulburn River flows study and long-term environmental monitoring program to investigate the effects of unseasonal high flows on river banks, water quality, native fish and vegetation.

Country News