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A selection of the latest Local, Regional, National & World News.

News

VIDEO: Damian Drum re-elected for second term in federal parliament

Elated yet humble, Nationals candidate Damian Drum is delighted to resume his role as the federal member for Nicholls after winning 52.17 per cent of the primary vote at Saturday’s election.

Ashlea Witoslawski
National

McGowan ‘crab walking’ from election role

The WA opposition has accused Premier Mark McGowan of trying to distance himself from Labor’s election defeat despite playing a key role in the campaign.

AAP Newswire
Sport

GVL claim senior interleague win

The march towards the top of the AFL Victoria Community Championships rankings ladder continued for the Goulburn Valley League on Saturday with a comfortable victory against Western Region Football League.

Tyler Maher
News

Sheep sale report

It was a small yarding at Deniliquin on Tuesday, which was the first sale held since the area received good rainfall.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Slow down near Grahamvale Primary School

Reduced speed limits in front of Grahamvale Primary School have been welcomed by the school’s principal.

Madeleine Caccianiga
News

Slow down near Grahamvale Primary School

Reduced speed limits in front of Grahamvale Primary School have been welcomed by the school’s principal.

Madeleine Caccianiga
World

Sweden wants Assange held on rape claim

The Swedish prosecutor heading an investigation into a rape allegation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has filed a request for his arrest.

AAP Newswire
News

Support, understanding for LGBTIQ+ people

The rainbow flag was raised above La Trobe University’s Shepparton campus marking International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia yesterday.

Tara Whitsed
News

Combating animal activists top of UDV conference agenda

The Labor Party’s proposal for a floor price for milk was cautiously welcomed by national dairy advocacy groups at the UDV Conference in Melbourne on Friday.

Geoff Adams
Finance

Tas shipbuilder making huge aluminium ship

Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has won an $US130 million order to build the world’s largest aluminium ship, a 130m ferry that will be used in Latin America.

AAP Newswire
World

Sweden wants Assange held on rape claim

The Swedish prosecutor heading an investigation into a rape allegation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has filed a request for his arrest.

AAP Newswire
News

Support, understanding for LGBTIQ+ people

The rainbow flag was raised above La Trobe University’s Shepparton campus marking International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia yesterday.

Tara Whitsed
News

Combating animal activists top of UDV conference agenda

The Labor Party’s proposal for a floor price for milk was cautiously welcomed by national dairy advocacy groups at the UDV Conference in Melbourne on Friday.

Geoff Adams
Finance

Tas shipbuilder making huge aluminium ship

Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has won an $US130 million order to build the world’s largest aluminium ship, a 130m ferry that will be used in Latin America.

AAP Newswire

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News

2019 Land Of Plenty music festival line-up announced

An electric line-up has been announced for the 2019 Land Of Plenty music festival to be held in Shepparton later this year. Following through on last month’s promise to bring some of Australia’s hottest bands to the Goulburn Valley, the Greater...

Laura Briggs
News

Police seek witnesses following assault

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault which occurred in Shepparton this morning. Shepparton Police constable Amelia Boyd said a teenage boy was assaulted by a female around 9.30am. She said the incident occurred in the Maude St Mall near...

Shepparton News
News

Damian Drum re-elected in Nicholls

Damian Drum has secured 50 per cent of the first preference vote, with 72 of 78 polling places returned. On a two-party preferred basis, Drum has 69.18 per cent of the vote compared to Labor’s Bill Lodwick on 30.82 per cent.

Shepparton News
News

Safety concerns raised after person steps on syringe at vacant block in Shepparton

Public health and safety concerns have been raised after a member of the public reportedly stood on a syringe on a vacant block close to a Shepparton school earlier this month.

Liz Mellino
News

Footballer’s bleed on brain and fight for life

AN UNDERA footballer is fighting for his life after an incident during a Kyabram District League reserves game against Violet Town on Saturday, May 4.

Alex Mitchell
News

Farmers warned about livestock on roads

GANNAWARRA Shire Council is urging livestock owners to ensure animals are well secured.

Riverine Herald
News

Win a $100 STIHL voucher

Win a $100 voucher from the STIHL Shop every week, just by selecting the correct location of the ball! To enter, tell us where the ball is located in the picture below and you are in the running to win the weekly prize. Winners drawn every Friday at...

Shepparton News
National

Cloud over Labor’s franking credit plans

Some federal Labor MPs have opened up about how the party’s plan to ditch cash refunds for some shareholders would have hit retirees.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

GALLERY: RSPCA Million Paws Walk

Creatures of all sizes took to Victoria Park Lake at the weekend for the RSPCA Million Paws Walk

Shepparton News
World

Google suspends some business with Huawei

Future versions of Huawei smartphones that run on Android will lose access to popular services including the Google Play Store and Gmail and YouTube apps.

AAP Newswire
News

Organic price move

Goulburn Valley–based Australian Consolidated Milk organic suppliers will receive an opening guaranteed price of $9/kg MS next season, a lift of 12.5 per cent on this year’s opening price. Announced at the end of April, the price includes nine...

Dairy News

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Local

News

Slow down near Grahamvale Primary School

Reduced speed limits in front of Grahamvale Primary School have been welcomed by the school’s principal.

Madeleine Caccianiga
News

Support, understanding for LGBTIQ+ people

The rainbow flag was raised above La Trobe University’s Shepparton campus marking International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia yesterday.

Tara Whitsed
Sport

GVL claim senior interleague win

The march towards the top of the AFL Victoria Community Championships rankings ladder continued for the Goulburn Valley League on Saturday with a comfortable victory against Western Region Football League.

Tyler Maher
News

Win a $100 STIHL voucher

Win a $100 voucher from the STIHL Shop every week, just by selecting the correct location of the ball! To enter, tell us where the ball is located in the picture below and you are in the running to win the weekly prize. Winners drawn every Friday at...

Shepparton News
Education

Bourchier Street Primary kids join Walk Safely To School

Students at Bourchier Street Primary School will be wearing their walking shoes tomorrow for the national Walk Safely To School Day.

Liz Mellino
Entertainment

Dancing with the Stars judge in Shepparton

Community members will be dancing with the stars at a one-off workshop this weekend.

Laura Briggs
News

‘Drummy has the job ahead of him’

Congratulations to Damian Drum with his anticipated whopping primary electoral victory on Saturday — clearly the people’s choice.

John Gray
Sport

GVL wins under-18.5 interleague clash

The future looks bright for the Goulburn Valley League.

Tyler Maher
News

Labor candidate unsurprised by local result

Describing the result as ‘‘disappointing’’, Australian Labor Party candidate Bill Lodwick said the Nicholls outcome was not as surprising as that of the overall result.

Ashlea Witoslawski
News

Greens candidates does not rule out running again

Despite running a limited campaign due to personal circumstances, Greens candidate Nickee Freeman was pleased to receive more than 3.5 per cent of the primary vote.

Shepparton News
Sport

Watch MFL interleague livestream

McPherson Media Group will be live streaming the Murray Football League interleague action from 12pm, Saturday 18 May. The Murray League covers more of our region than any other sporting competition and on Saturday its best players will run onto the...

McPherson Media Group
Lifestyle

RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk a success

Hundreds of paws pattered around Victoria Park Lake’s pathway yesterday as community members celebrated the 25th annual RSPCA Million Paws Walk.

Shepparton News

Real Estate

For Sale | $495,000 to $535,000

1 Bowland Close, Congupna

  • bedroom count 4
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For Sale | $378,000 to $398,000

67 Kalimna Drive, Mooroopna

  • bedroom count 3
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For Sale | $750,000 to $825,000

7120 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla West

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Opinion

Opinion

Radical ills need bold solutions

My journey to that of climate activist began more than a decade ago.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Strong community support for LGBTQI+

It was fantastic to see Shepparton once again show its incredible support for the LGBTQI+ community yesterday.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Editorial: Coalition upset helps Drum

Amid the surprise of a returned Coalition government nationally, locally the result went as predicted.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Take stand for women’s rights

The themes explored in Margaret Atwood’s A Handmaid’s Tale have truly never come to life during current times than they did this week.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Radical ills need bold solutions

My journey to that of climate activist began more than a decade ago.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Strong community support for LGBTQI+

It was fantastic to see Shepparton once again show its incredible support for the LGBTQI+ community yesterday.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Editorial: Coalition upset helps Drum

Amid the surprise of a returned Coalition government nationally, locally the result went as predicted.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Radical ills need bold solutions

My journey to that of climate activist began more than a decade ago.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Strong community support for LGBTQI+

It was fantastic to see Shepparton once again show its incredible support for the LGBTQI+ community yesterday.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Editorial: Coalition upset helps Drum

Amid the surprise of a returned Coalition government nationally, locally the result went as predicted.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Take stand for women’s rights

The themes explored in Margaret Atwood’s A Handmaid’s Tale have truly never come to life during current times than they did this week.

Shepparton News

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Galleries

Galleries

GALLERY: RSPCA Million Paws Walk

Creatures of all sizes took to Victoria Park Lake at the weekend for the RSPCA Million Paws Walk

Shepparton News
Galleries

St Georges Road celebrates families week

A number of community organisations came together for the fifth annual Families Week event at St Georges Road Primary School yesterday.

Tara Whitsed
Galleries

GALLERY: Goulburn Valley Suns take on South Melbourne

Daniel Casey.

Shepparton News
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EVENTS
Events

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...

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Simone Dunne
Events

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

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Simone Dunne
Events

Kilmore Scout Market

Welcome to The Kilmore Market it is held on the last Saturday of each month at Hudson Park in Kilmore, Victoria from 9am-2pm and managed by 1st Kilmore Scouts. Standard stall 3x3 fees are $15 your car is left next to your stall and will need to have...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Rochester Town Market

The Rochester Town Market is held on the fourth Saturday of the month at the Shire Hall/ Skate Park

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Simone Dunne

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Contributed Photos

Contributed Photos

Fun in the schoolyard at St Mary’s

Roshni and Viraj Amin sent through these photos of Aarush and Aayush Amin having some fun in the schoolyard at St Mary’s Primary School in Mooroopn

Reader Contributed
Contributed Photos

Sunrise in Karramomus

Jan Daldy photographed this beautiful sunrise on the way to Karramomus this week

Reader Contributed
Contributed Photos

Shepparton dart tournament

Thanks to Jason Crilly for sending in this photo from the Shepparton dart tournament held on the weekend. It looks like it was a popular event which was enjoyed by all

Reader Contributed

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Regional

News

Farmers warned about livestock on roads

GANNAWARRA Shire Council is urging livestock owners to ensure animals are well secured.

Riverine Herald
News

Keeping kids on the straight and narrow

A NEW police position in Echuca aims to crack down on youth offending in Campaspe and steer youngsters away from a life of crime.

Ivy Jensen
News

All your pest control needs covered

As the cooler months are upon us you may find some unwelcome visitors looking to snuggle up with you, as rats and mice are looking for a warmer spot to nest in winter.

Benalla Ensign
News

Sheep sale report

It was a small yarding at Deniliquin on Tuesday, which was the first sale held since the area received good rainfall.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Do your Senate research

Much of the attention on the federal election in Farrer has been on the lower house, and about who will be our next local member.

Southern Riverina News
News

One Nation leader visits region

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson will be in Shepparton today and tomorrow in a last-ditch attempt to boost her party’s Victorian prospects.

Cobram Courier
News

A political insight offered

Young people aged 14 to 19 from Strathbogie Shire had the opportunity to attend the Youth Politics Camp.

Seymour Telegraph
News

St Joseph’s is ready to walk

STUDENTS from St Joseph’s School will be strapping on their sneakers again as they take part in the Walk Safely to School Day on Friday.

Campaspe News
News

One farmer tells her story: ‘Every day we pray for rain’

THE seasons have well and truly shifted, and, with autumn has come welcome – and much needed – rain. But the seasons are temporary. Within a matter of months, spring will arrive, giving way to the heat of summer once again.

Vanessa Wiltshire
News

Standing against bullying

Tatura’s Coffee+ was awash with blue on Friday, coming together to make a stand against bullying for the inaugural Do it for Dolly Day.

Madeleine Caccianiga
News

Victorian Landcare Grants now open

The Nationals Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy is encouraging volunteers helping to protect and restore Victoria’s land and environment to consider applying for funding under the latest round of Victorian Landcare Grants. Environmental...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Planning for a baby?

Couples planning pregnancy are invited to Yarrawonga Health’s maternity showcase on Monday, May 20 from 5-6:30pm. Yarrawonga Health CEO Elaine Mallows said the event will highlight the health service’s maternity services and showcase their team...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Broken finger seals result

SOMETIMES, it takes someone setting the mental standard to set a team up.

Andrew Johnston

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Rural

News

Combating animal activists top of UDV conference agenda

The Labor Party’s proposal for a floor price for milk was cautiously welcomed by national dairy advocacy groups at the UDV Conference in Melbourne on Friday.

Geoff Adams
Water

Quick turnaround for channel upgrades

About 500m of channel has been decommissioned and a number of Rochester irrigators connected to a 500m gravity pipeline, all within 10 days.

Country News
Animal Health

Tips to reduce mastitis risk at calving

For most cows, the highest risk period for new mastitis infections will be the calving period — we consider this to be from two weeks before she calves until two weeks after she has calved. During this stressful period, cows’ natural defence...

Rod Dyson
News

Organic price move

Goulburn Valley–based Australian Consolidated Milk organic suppliers will receive an opening guaranteed price of $9/kg MS next season, a lift of 12.5 per cent on this year’s opening price. Announced at the end of April, the price includes nine...

Dairy News
Livestock

National herd drops

Ongoing drought in many production areas of Australia combined with unprecedented flooding in north-west Queensland in February has resulted in the largest drop in the national herd in decades, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s Cattle Industry Projections April update.

Country News
Markets

Rain will be key to cow value lift: agents

There’s opportunity in current cow values for those who have feed, according to a cow leasing and agricultural finance company boss. This comes as livestock agents continue to report tough selling conditions, as farmers in northern Victoria battle...

Dairy News
News

New reality to be focus

The potential of augmented and virtual reality to transform agricultural supply chains will be explored at a new event hosted by Meat & Livestock Australia.

Country News
Horticulture

Rich seasonal pickings

While there are temporary shortages of workers in some regions during peak harvest periods, MADEC says the total working hours contributed by visiting seasonal farm workers for horticulture is at an all-time high.

Country News
News

Numurkah Cattle Clubs Calf Show

Pictures from the Numurkah Cattle Clubs Calf Show

Dairy News
News

Query on cap’s non-inclusion

The Victorian Government has been criticised by the Opposition and the VFF for excluding the rates cap in its local government rating system review.

Country News
Machinery & Products

Office to cab software

Farmers Edge has released an app-based in-field intelligence tool that provides a seamless digital experience from the office to the cab. Digitally linking growers, dealers, retailers, trusted advisers and other key stakeholders, the In-Cab Tool...

Dairy News
Management

Data broadens management options

There has been a strong emphasis on data collection for farm businesses in recent years, but ensuring it translates into real, profitable outcomes remains a key challenge for many, according to one Nuffield scholar. Tasmanian dairy farmer Duncan...

Dairy News
Water

Cautious support for new water grid

An election promise to established a new statutory water authority, dubbed the National Water Grid, should be met with some caution says the Speak Up group.

Country News
Cropping

Weathering dry times

In a challenging season, many dairy farmers will be focusing on gaining the best return from the resources available.

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
News

Drainage scheme

A celebration to mark the completion of Mosquito Drain 40 was marked with a cake at an event where the drain finishes — near the property of Dhurringile dairy farmer Phillip Lang.

Rodney Woods

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National & World

National

McGowan ‘crab walking’ from election role

The WA opposition has accused Premier Mark McGowan of trying to distance himself from Labor’s election defeat despite playing a key role in the campaign.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Tas shipbuilder making huge aluminium ship

Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has won an $US130 million order to build the world’s largest aluminium ship, a 130m ferry that will be used in Latin America.

AAP Newswire
World

Sweden wants Assange held on rape claim

The Swedish prosecutor heading an investigation into a rape allegation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has filed a request for his arrest.

AAP Newswire
World

Google suspends some business with Huawei

Future versions of Huawei smartphones that run on Android will lose access to popular services including the Google Play Store and Gmail and YouTube apps.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Jamie Mott has perfect day at Mornington

Jamie Mott has walked away from the Mornington meeting with a four-timer from four rides at the track.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Dockers don’t expect Neale to cop it hard

Star Brisbane recruit Lachie Neale will return to his former stomping ground on Sunday when he lines up against Fremantle at Optus Stadium.

AAP Newswire
National

Cloud over Labor’s franking credit plans

Some federal Labor MPs have opened up about how the party’s plan to ditch cash refunds for some shareholders would have hit retirees.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Scarlett Johansson engaged to Colin Jost

Actress Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost, co-anchor of Saturday Night Live Weekend Update, have been engaged.

AAP Newswire
National

Morrison faces roadblock on refugee bill

It appears unlikely Scott Morrison will be able to repeal refugee medical evacuation laws, despite his re-election as prime minister and a new-look Senate.

AAP Newswire