EDITOR'S PICKS

National

Storms lessen but Vic not yet in the clear

It’s been wild ride for Victoria the past two days, and forecasters say there could be more thunderstorms on Sunday.

AAP Newswire

3 minutes ago

Goulburn Valley Bowls Division lawn bowlers want rain to stay away

It might not be as famous as asking ‘‘how much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?’’ or who was selling seashells by the sea shore, but one tongue twister rings true for Goulburn Valley bowls today.

Lauren Bordin

Clean-up continues

The clean-up across the region from Sunday night’s destructive storm is continuing, with many getting a better understanding of what can be salvaged and what cannot.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Shepparton misses out on large rainfall total

Significant rainfall during this week largely missed Shepparton, but the north-eastern areas recorded some of the highest totals in Victoria.

Shepparton News

Shepparton misses out on large rainfall total

Significant rainfall during this week largely missed Shepparton, but the north-eastern areas recorded some of the highest totals in Victoria.

Shepparton News

Thousands on streets in France protests

Police in Paris have clashed with “yellow vest” demonstrators near the Champs-Elysees boulevard in another weekend of protests.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Vital funds

La Trobe University yesterday welcomed $7million from the Federal Government to help deliver a new end-to-end rural medical school in partnership with Melbourne University, in Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga and Shepparton, and designed to address a rural doctor shortage.

Shepparton News

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

Paris police scuffle with protesters

Security forces in Paris have clashed with ‘yellow vest’ demonstrators near the Champs-Elysees boulevard in another weekend of protests.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

Thousands on streets in France protests

Police in Paris have clashed with “yellow vest” demonstrators near the Champs-Elysees boulevard in another weekend of protests.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Vital funds

Shepparton News

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

Paris police scuffle with protesters

Security forces in Paris have clashed with ‘yellow vest’ demonstrators near the Champs-Elysees boulevard in another weekend of protests.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

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

Riverine Herald

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - December 15

Tonight on The Lead, Murray River Holiday Park manager Bianca Hurn is well on her way to being crowned the best in the business after her most recent award at the G’Day Group Conference in November

Riverine Herald

9 hours ago

Freeway diversions

At about 4.30pm yesterday, the Hume Fwy was re-opened in both directions between Wodonga and Seymour, following 24 hours of heavy rain, flooding and rescues.

Tara Whitsed

National

Labor promises cash for affordable homes

Bill Shorten will promise to give housing investors $8500 a year to build new homes to offer at cheaper rates to low and middle income Australians.

AAP Newswire

2 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

Trump’s 2016 inaugural committee probed

Prosecutors in New York are investigating whether some of the Donald Trump’s inaugural committee donors made contributions in exchange for political favours.

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

Shepparton misses out on large rainfall total

Significant rainfall during this week largely missed Shepparton, but the north-eastern areas recorded some of the highest totals in Victoria.

Shepparton News

Vital funds

Shepparton News

Goulburn Valley Bowls Division lawn bowlers want rain to stay away

Lauren Bordin

Freeway diversions

At about 4.30pm yesterday, the Hume Fwy was re-opened in both directions between Wodonga and Seymour, following 24 hours of heavy rain, flooding and rescues.

Tara Whitsed

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

Signs of the times

It was a significant day yesterday for Wilmot Rd Primary School Years 5 and 6 students.

Liz Mellino

Goulburn Valley Bowls Division second tier extremely tight

Competition is intense in Goulburn Valley Bowls Division’s second tier, with seven of eight sides in finals contention.

Lauren Bordin

Send Us Your Stuff!

Shepparton News

05 Jul 2018

2018 District Duxes

Ryan Bhat

Shepparton News

Haisman Shield round nine preview Waaia v Numurkah

Waaia is a team on a mission heading into the Haisman Shield’s final round before the Christmas break beginning tomorrow.

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

Basin plan step welcome

Reaching an agreement on the socio-economic test or criteria relating to the 450Gl to be recovered under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan marks a step forward, make no mistake.

Shepparton News

Youth leading way with action

I welled up on Thursday evening as I listened to Triple J current affairs program ‘‘Hack’’.

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

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

Basin plan step welcome

Reaching an agreement on the socio-economic test or criteria relating to the 450Gl to be recovered under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan marks a step forward, make no mistake.

Shepparton News

Youth leading way with action

I welled up on Thursday evening as I listened to Triple J current affairs program ‘‘Hack’’.

Shepparton News

Jolted into brief perfection

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

Shepparton News

Basin plan step welcome

Reaching an agreement on the socio-economic test or criteria relating to the 450Gl to be recovered under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan marks a step forward, make no mistake.

Shepparton News

Youth leading way with action

I welled up on Thursday evening as I listened to Triple J current affairs program ‘‘Hack’’.

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

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

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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

Riverine Herald

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - December 15

Tonight on The Lead, Murray River Holiday Park manager Bianca Hurn is well on her way to being crowned the best in the business after her most recent award at the G’Day Group Conference in November

Riverine Herald

9 hours ago

It’ll be fun for all the family

WE HAVE our Addams family.

Ivy Jensen

Roads made safer

Major north-east Victorian roads have been made safer with critical works undertaken recently through a $51.5 million investment into maintenance, resurfacing and rehabilitation on the arterial network.

Benalla Ensign

19 hours ago

Clean-up continues

The clean-up across the region from Sunday night’s destructive storm is continuing, with many getting a better understanding of what can be salvaged and what cannot.

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

Group has cruisy Christmas

Fifty members of the Seymour-based Major Mitchell Cruisers recently held their Christmas party at Seymour Cricket Club’s rooms.

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

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

Netballers to grow in academy

ECHUCA’S young starlet netballers will be on the right pathway in 2019 when a Goulburn Murray junior development academy starts up.

Riverine Herald

14 hours ago

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

Cropping

Grain growers need evidence from peers

When it comes to changing grain growers’ perceptions and motivating practice change on-farm, American agricultural academic Drew Lyon believes it does not matter where in the world you are, the challenges are strikingly similar.

Country News

12 Dec 2018

From the Experts

Dairy landscape keeps changing

HARVEST IS once again done and dusted and, as expected, my hay fever certainly did go into overdrive. It is always great to see tractors and harvest machinery busy doing silage around the district. The rain has been fairly kind to us as well and...

Dairy News

12 Dec 2017

Greens Lake to close for New Year’s Eve

Greens Lake at Corop will once again be closed for New Year’s Eve.

Country News

12 Dec 2018

National & World

National

Storms lessen but Vic not yet in the clear

It’s been wild ride for Victoria the past two days, and forecasters say there could be more thunderstorms on Sunday.

AAP Newswire

3 minutes ago

Finance

Paris police scuffle with protesters

Security forces in Paris have clashed with ‘yellow vest’ demonstrators near the Champs-Elysees boulevard in another weekend of protests.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

Thousands on streets in France protests

Police in Paris have clashed with “yellow vest” demonstrators near the Champs-Elysees boulevard in another weekend of protests.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Trump’s 2016 inaugural committee probed

Prosecutors in New York are investigating whether some of the Donald Trump’s inaugural committee donors made contributions in exchange for political favours.

AAP Newswire