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

News

Tributes flow in Shepparton for Christchurch terror victims

The solemn sound of the Muslim call to prayer rang through the streets of south-east Shepparton yesterday as more than a hundred people gathered outside the city’s Albanian Moslem Mosque to remember those who died in the Christchurch, New Zealand, shootings a week ago.

John Lewis
National

Day one of term three for NSW coalition

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says she’s proud her state has elected a woman with a long name.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Dwight Ritchie to put boxing title on the line

The fighting pride of Shepparton, Dwight ‘Cowboy’ Ritchie, is hell-bent on taking his boxing career to the next level.

Alex Mitchell
News

Forest bike trail to open in April

Murray Valley Regional Park mountain bike trail will open ahead of the Easter holiday period.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

New cancer treatment centre to open in Shepparton by end of 2019

A new radiation treatment centre for cancer patients is set to open in Shepparton by the end of this year. Radiation oncology provider GenesisCare announced this week that the state-of-the-art $11 million centre would be built at 124 Corio St. The...

Shepparton News
News

New cancer treatment centre to open in Shepparton by end of 2019

A new radiation treatment centre for cancer patients is set to open in Shepparton by the end of this year. Radiation oncology provider GenesisCare announced this week that the state-of-the-art $11 million centre would be built at 124 Corio St. The...

Shepparton News
World

IS caliphate defeated, yet threat persists

Islamic State’s caliphate has been defeated but it continues to be a threat with sleeper cells; US Secretary Mike Pompeo says: “We still have work to do.“

AAP Newswire
News

Snakes searching for food and water

They are the most common and the second most deadliest snake so it was not a surprise to snake catcher Tania Corby when she was called out to Rumbalara’s Mooroopna site to catch an Eastern Brown on March 19.

Rodney Woods
News

PM: visa exists

Australian farmers effectively have access to an agriculture visa after the government extended a raft of migration programs, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.

Country News
Finance

Scrapbooking site Pinterest files for IPO

Digital scrapbooking website Pinterest is filing for an initial public offering of stock.

AAP Newswire
World

IS caliphate defeated, yet threat persists

Islamic State’s caliphate has been defeated but it continues to be a threat with sleeper cells; US Secretary Mike Pompeo says: “We still have work to do.“

AAP Newswire
News

Snakes searching for food and water

They are the most common and the second most deadliest snake so it was not a surprise to snake catcher Tania Corby when she was called out to Rumbalara’s Mooroopna site to catch an Eastern Brown on March 19.

Rodney Woods
News

PM: visa exists

Australian farmers effectively have access to an agriculture visa after the government extended a raft of migration programs, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.

Country News
Finance

Scrapbooking site Pinterest files for IPO

Digital scrapbooking website Pinterest is filing for an initial public offering of stock.

AAP Newswire

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News

Mooroopna woman tells of ordeal after intruder attack

A 30-year-old woman is lucky to have escaped with a few scratches and minor bruising after an aggravated burglary at her home in Mooroopna on Sunday night.

Liz Mellino
News

Egg recall on Bridgewater Poultry products

Victoria’s Chief Health Officer is urging Victorians to check their homes for eggs produced by Bridgewater Poultry following the detection of a particular strain of Salmonella. Dr Brett Sutton said that the department had identified five cases of...

Shepparton News
News

Man taken to hospital following rescue

Paramedics were called to an address in Byrnside, near Tatura, at around 6pm tonight. Paramedics assessed a man in his 40’s for leg injuries before transporting him by road ambulance to Goulburn Valley Health. It is believed the injuries were...

Shepparton News
News

Water bombshell dropped at forum

Water out of the NSW Murray Valley will be used to supply the Wentworth to Broken Hill Pipeline project.

Southern Riverina News
Shepparton

Garage fire in Shepparton

Abernethy St, Shepparton has been closed to traffic after a garage caught alight. Around five CFA units attended the blaze which was brought under control within half and hour. No serious injuries were sustained. The road is expected to be opened to...

Shepparton News
News

Philip Langfield Christian Democratic Party

CHRISTIAN Democratic Party candidate Philip Langfield has two reasons for running for the seat of Murray — firstly, to uphold the Christian value system in the nation.

Riverine Herald
News

Nathalia’s rich heritage celebrated

Nathalia is a town where heritage is visible on every street corner — so it is appropriate it has a centre to celebrate the rich history of the region.

John Lewis
National

Cyclone Trevor moves inland through the NT

Cyclone Trevor is expected to weaken over the Northern Territory mainland as 2000 residents evacuated from their communities look forward to returning home.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

GALLERY: Shepparton Park Bowls Club annual St Patrick’s Charity Day

News photographer Megan Fisher was on hand to capture Shepparton Park Bowls Club’s recent St Patrick’s Charity Day which raised funds for People Supporting People

Shepparton News
World

Reclaimed with love, NZ mosques reopen

New Zealanders have reclaimed two mosques, a week and a day after terror attack that claimed 50 lives in Christchurch.

AAP Newswire
Dairy

Industry advocate plan

A fresh milk and dairy advocate is set to be appointed in NSW if the Coalition wins the state election, underpinned by a dedicated dairy unit to ensure farmers have a government point of contact.

Alana Christensen

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Local

News

New cancer treatment centre to open in Shepparton by end of 2019

A new radiation treatment centre for cancer patients is set to open in Shepparton by the end of this year. Radiation oncology provider GenesisCare announced this week that the state-of-the-art $11 million centre would be built at 124 Corio St. The...

Shepparton News
News

Snakes searching for food and water

They are the most common and the second most deadliest snake so it was not a surprise to snake catcher Tania Corby when she was called out to Rumbalara’s Mooroopna site to catch an Eastern Brown on March 19.

Rodney Woods
Sport

Dwight Ritchie to put boxing title on the line

The fighting pride of Shepparton, Dwight ‘Cowboy’ Ritchie, is hell-bent on taking his boxing career to the next level.

Alex Mitchell
News

Nathalia’s rich heritage celebrated

Nathalia is a town where heritage is visible on every street corner — so it is appropriate it has a centre to celebrate the rich history of the region.

John Lewis
Education

Shepparton student awarded scholarship to pursue career dream

Former McGuire College student Marwa Ahmed was awarded a 2019 Youthrive Victoria Tertiary scholarship at an award ceremony at the school yesterday.

Liz Mellino
Entertainment

Compelling viewing

4/5 stars There really is something incredibly fascinating about cults. So when it comes to ABC docu-series The Cult of The Family, it ticks all the boxes when it comes to intriguing viewing. The series takes a deep look into The Family – a cult...

Tara Whitsed
News

Councils’s strategy to cope with floods

The majority of Greater Shepparton City councillors this week voted to adopt a report which is set to assist in predicting what would happen in a one-in-100 year flood event, how water would behave, and help to assess and inform building approvals.

Shepparton News
Sport

Murray Bushrangers’ NAB League season to kick off

Five local products will make their NAB League debuts when the Murray Bushrangers open their campaign tomorrow.

Alex Mitchell
News

Shepparton Council project progress

Works to refurbish two ageing bridges in the area, redevelopment of a key Shepparton intersection and the drafting of an affordable housing policy.

Shepparton News
News

Politicians react to ‘desperate’ water situation

The simmering issue of water allocations for the region’s struggling dairy farmers and horticulturalists has gained significant political attention this week following a heated meeting Federal Water Minister David Littleproud attended on Tuesday.

Myles Peterson
Sport

GMLTA grand final preview

Goulburn Murray Lawn Tennis Association glory is up for grabs when Numurkah and Tatura meet in today’s top-tier decider.

Alex Mitchell
Lifestyle

Helping P-plate drivers onto the roads

The L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program celebrated a major milestone on Thursday afternoon, assisting more than 300 learner drivers to attain their P-plates.

Liz Mellino

Real Estate

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Opinion

Opinion

Cool cat finding her groove

Endless memories spring to mind when I think about family events which have included my parents’ embarrassing rock and roll style dancing in the middle of the dance floor.

Madeleine Caccianiga
Opinion

More to raw crime figures

On the face of it, the release of the latest crime statistics do not make great reading for our region.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Worlds make a world of difference

This week has been about the power of words to inspire, to comfort and even kill people.

John Lewis
Opinion

Tayla Harris deserves praise

One of the developments most worth celebrating in AFL of recent years is the rise and rise of the women’s and girls’ leagues.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Cool cat finding her groove

Endless memories spring to mind when I think about family events which have included my parents’ embarrassing rock and roll style dancing in the middle of the dance floor.

Madeleine Caccianiga
Opinion

More to raw crime figures

On the face of it, the release of the latest crime statistics do not make great reading for our region.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Worlds make a world of difference

This week has been about the power of words to inspire, to comfort and even kill people.

John Lewis
Opinion

Cool cat finding her groove

Endless memories spring to mind when I think about family events which have included my parents’ embarrassing rock and roll style dancing in the middle of the dance floor.

Madeleine Caccianiga
Opinion

More to raw crime figures

On the face of it, the release of the latest crime statistics do not make great reading for our region.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Worlds make a world of difference

This week has been about the power of words to inspire, to comfort and even kill people.

John Lewis
Opinion

Tayla Harris deserves praise

One of the developments most worth celebrating in AFL of recent years is the rise and rise of the women’s and girls’ leagues.

Shepparton News

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Galleries

Galleries

GALLERY: Shepparton Park Bowls Club annual St Patrick’s Charity Day

News photographer Megan Fisher was on hand to capture Shepparton Park Bowls Club’s recent St Patrick’s Charity Day which raised funds for People Supporting People

Shepparton News
Galleries

GALLERY: Harmony Day at Guthrie Street Primary School

Guthrie Street Primary School students celebrated Harmony Day with a sea of orange and some great dance moves

Shepparton News
Galleries

AROUND TOWN: Worth Preserving book launch

SPC history book Worth Preserving - 100 Years of SPC was relaunched in Shepparton yesterday

Shepparton News

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Social

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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

Close encounter

Benalla’s Rene Martens took these pictures of a brown snake at Mooroopna earlier this month

Reader Contributed
Contributed Photos

Sir Bob Geldof event organisers

Fiona Le Gassick, Jeremy Roberts, Amy Turner and Sharlene Putman were part of the team who helped make the Sir Bob Geldof event happen

Reader Contributed
Contributed Photos

Sir Bob Geldof meet and greet

Andrew Skinner was very excited to meet Sir Bob Geldof on Monday night

Reader Contributed

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Regional

News

Philip Langfield Christian Democratic Party

CHRISTIAN Democratic Party candidate Philip Langfield has two reasons for running for the seat of Murray — firstly, to uphold the Christian value system in the nation.

Riverine Herald
News

Retreat brings students closer together

ST AUGUSTINE’S College’s year 12 students travelled to Feathertop Chalet in Harrietville for their annual retreat from February 18 to 20.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Event offers action aplenty

Benalla is gearing up for the annual Bob Wheatley Memorial Cutting Horse Show.

Benalla Ensign
News

Forest bike trail to open in April

Murray Valley Regional Park mountain bike trail will open ahead of the Easter holiday period.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Lucy’s headed for Canberra

Tocumwal’s Lucy Bourchier has been selected to attend the Rotary Adventure in Citizenship program in Canberra from March 30 to April 6.

Southern Riverina News
News

Melanoma March on in Barooga

The Cobram-Barooga community is being encouraged to head to Barooga Oval on Friday to take part in the annual Melanoma March.

Cobram Courier
News

More public transport essential

Member for Euroa Steph Ryan has voiced concerns about the level of unemployment in the Hume region.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Victorian duck season opens

THE Victorian duck hunting season opened on the weekend and will run for a shorter period than in previous years.

Campaspe News
News

Don’t be a goose while hunting ducks

THE 2019 Victorian duck hunting season opened on Saturday and Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is reminding those taking part to familiarise themselves with designated hunting areas at the water corporation’s lakes, dams and reservoirs.

McIvor Times
News

A whole new Place

Tatura looks set to formally have a central city street renamed ‘Memorial Place’ as of tonight.

Tatura Guardian
News

50 years rewarded

92-year-old resident of Woods Point Nursing Home Yarrawonga, Ernie Ives received a 50 Year Jewel (Medal) from the Lodge of St David in Yarrawonga on Wednesday, March 6 2019. Ernie joined the Masonic Lodge in February 1969, firstly on Flinders Island...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Celebrating Federation seniors

Over 560 seniors kicked up their heels and helped celebrate the 2019 NSW Seniors Festival by attending the Baby Boomers Bus About in February. Based around this year’s festival theme ‘Love Your Life’, Baby Boomers Bus About was a series of...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Rich River croquet

Rich River

Riverine Herald

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Rural

News

PM: visa exists

Australian farmers effectively have access to an agriculture visa after the government extended a raft of migration programs, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.

Country News
Water

Goulburn and Loddon on 100%

The Goulburn and Loddon systems have joined the Murray, Campaspe and Bullarook systems on 100 per cent allocation, while the Broken system has increased slightly in the latest seasonal determinations for northern Victoria.

Country News
Animal Health

Questions and compromises

It is now several years since we had been to John’s* farm. Back then he was milking 600 cows in a rotary dairy and had a significant problem with clinical cases of mastitis, mostly caused by Strep uberis. Some key changes to milking setup, dry-off...

Rod Dyson
Dairy

Industry advocate plan

A fresh milk and dairy advocate is set to be appointed in NSW if the Coalition wins the state election, underpinned by a dedicated dairy unit to ensure farmers have a government point of contact.

Alana Christensen
Livestock

Genetic gain adding value

The sheep industry could see a boost of more than $121million by 2029 due to a long-running genomics research program.

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
News

Winter on way out?

Winter could become a thing of the past within three decades, with the average temperature in the Goulburn Valley and southern Riverina expected to rise by as much as 3.3°C.

Country News
Horticulture

SA backs fly plan

The South Australian government has committed to a national fruit fly management agreement and is calling on other states to follow suit.

Country News
Dairy

Still running farm

Lochy Hemphill heard an uncle once say: ‘‘When everyone is walking, start running.’’

Alana Christensen
News

Giant work on show at Dookie

A ploughed artwork will return to a paddock at Tallis Wine as Shepparton Festival returns in 2019.

Country News
Machinery & Products

Scientist on mission to save dairy waste

A scientist with a plan to save dairy waste has won the top cash prize in a competition held as part of the inaugural evokeAG event in February. About 1200 international delegates heard the presentation, where 13 finalists competed for total cash...

Dairy News
Management

Treaty action urged

THE Australian Dairy Industry Council (ADIC) has urged the Australian Parliament to expedite binding treaty action on the already-negotiated trade deal with Peru. Negotiations were completed with Peru in November 2017, and the agreement has twice...

Dairy News
Water

Talk basin progress: authority

All jurisdictions must do more to communicate the progress achieved under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, according to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.

Country News
Cropping

Detecting disease before impact is felt

A desire to help farmers reduce crop losses has led one scientist to create an innovative device that can detect fungal diseases in the air.

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

Euroa Apex Pro Rodeo on again

Following the success of last year’s inaugural Euroa Apex Pro Rodeo, the event returns to Euroa showgrounds this month.

Country News

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National & World

National

Day one of term three for NSW coalition

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says she’s proud her state has elected a woman with a long name.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Scrapbooking site Pinterest files for IPO

Digital scrapbooking website Pinterest is filing for an initial public offering of stock.

AAP Newswire
World

IS caliphate defeated, yet threat persists

Islamic State’s caliphate has been defeated but it continues to be a threat with sleeper cells; US Secretary Mike Pompeo says: “We still have work to do.“

AAP Newswire
World

Reclaimed with love, NZ mosques reopen

New Zealanders have reclaimed two mosques, a week and a day after terror attack that claimed 50 lives in Christchurch.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Plumb picks up late win on Gold Coast

The Gold Coast’s leading jockey Ryan Plumb has scored his biggest win at the track after picking up a late ride on Tyzone in the Listed Goldmarket.

AAP Newswire
AFL

No excuses for Eagles after AFL loss

West Coast coach Adam Simpson has warned his charges their 2018 premiership was last season’s news after a 44-point hiding by Brisbane on Saturday.

AAP Newswire
National

Cyclone Trevor moves inland through the NT

Cyclone Trevor is expected to weaken over the Northern Territory mainland as 2000 residents evacuated from their communities look forward to returning home.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Damon, Hemsworth enjoy AFL in Melbourne

Two Hollywood superstars have stunned fans as the pair watched an AFL game in Melbourne.

AAP Newswire
National

Daley wants to keep NSW Labor leadership

NSW Labor leader Michael Daley has lost the state election but wants more time to show he has what it takes to lead the opposition.

AAP Newswire