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NRL players plead guilty to nudity charges

Two NRL players have pleaded guilty to a charge of wilful and obscene exposure stemming from Canterbury’s Mad Monday celebrations.

AAP Newswire

9 minutes ago

Numurkah collapses in its Cricket Shepparton contest with Waaia

Sometimes a small total is the hardest to chase and Numurkah will testify to that.

Lauren Bordin

36 minutes 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

Anaconda opened in Shepparton

The ‘‘Anaconda’’ reared its head in Shepparton on Saturday, welcoming all inside to check out the latest bargains in outdoor sports and leisure activities.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Anaconda opened in Shepparton

The ‘‘Anaconda’’ reared its head in Shepparton on Saturday, welcoming all inside to check out the latest bargains in outdoor sports and leisure activities.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Trump slams SNL episode, threatens action

Donald Trump has reacted angrily to the year’s final SNL episode, a spoof of It’s A Wonderful Life, showing life if the US president had not been elected.

AAP Newswire

6 hours ago

Mums raise $100 000 for service

Madeleine Caccianiga

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

Austal to build two more US Navy ships

Perth-based shipbuilder Austal has been contracted to build its eighteenth and nineteenth US Navy combat vessels.

AAP Newswire

53 minutes ago

Trump slams SNL episode, threatens action

Donald Trump has reacted angrily to the year’s final SNL episode, a spoof of It’s A Wonderful Life, showing life if the US president had not been elected.

AAP Newswire

6 hours ago

Mums raise $100 000 for service

Madeleine Caccianiga

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

Austal to build two more US Navy ships

Perth-based shipbuilder Austal has been contracted to build its eighteenth and nineteenth US Navy combat vessels.

AAP Newswire

53 minutes ago

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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

11 Dec 2018

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

11 Dec 2018

Riverine Herald

Boat explodes on Murray River near Torrumbarry

EMERGENCY services are responding to a boat fire on the Murray River near Torrumbarry. It is believed the boat had not been in the water long before it exploded. No-one was seriously injured but one person is being treated for minor burns, It is not...

Riverine Herald

20 hours ago

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

Two charged after police raided home

TWO people have been charged after police raided a home in Echuca East on Thursday.

Riverine Herald

2 hours ago

Man injured in Shepparton house fire

A Shepparton man, 34, awoke to flames in his Newton St, Shepparton, home on Friday when a passer-by kicked a door down to alert him of the fire.

Shepparton News

Next governor-general defends appointment

Incoming governor-general David Hurley is unsurprised that people have criticised his appointment as a military man but wants Australians to be open-minded.

AAP Newswire

42 minutes ago

Hakea Lodge residents and staff celebrate Christmas

Shepparton Villages residents and staff were treated to an early Christmas at Hakea Lodge as the tradition of Mooroopna Rotary Club’s end-of-year lunch continued this year.

Madeleine Caccianiga

One dead, dozens hurt in Swiss bus crash

A tour bus on its way to Germany has crashed in Switzerland, killing one person and injuring 44 others, according to officials.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

Farmers say no to code

“NO MANDATORY code, full stop.” That was the message from one dairy farmer as consultation about a mandatory code of conduct for the dairy industry was held in Shepparton last month. It was a sentiment echoed by many in the room, with a majority...

Alana Christensen

3 hours ago

Local

Anaconda opened in Shepparton

The ‘‘Anaconda’’ reared its head in Shepparton on Saturday, welcoming all inside to check out the latest bargains in outdoor sports and leisure activities.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Mums raise $100 000 for service

Madeleine Caccianiga

Numurkah collapses in its Cricket Shepparton contest with Waaia

Sometimes a small total is the hardest to chase and Numurkah will testify to that.

Lauren Bordin

36 minutes ago

Man injured in Shepparton house fire

A Shepparton man, 34, awoke to flames in his Newton St, Shepparton, home on Friday when a passer-by kicked a door down to alert him of the fire.

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

Lighthouse Project receives $10 000 grant

The Lighthouse Project in Shepparton has received $10000 to help disadvantaged young people in the community.

Laura Briggs

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

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Shepparton News

05 Jul 2018

Womens walking group started through community hub

Women are increasing fitness levels while connecting with others and building friendships within the local community.

Laura Briggs

2 hours ago

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

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

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Hakea Lodge residents and staff celebrate Christmas

Shepparton Villages residents and staff were treated to an early Christmas at Hakea Lodge as the tradition of Mooroopna Rotary Club’s end-of-year lunch continued this year.

Madeleine Caccianiga

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

11 Dec 2018

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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

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

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

Asian Bonus

Riverine Herald

26 minutes 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 to split MDBA into two

A parliamentary inquiry into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has recommended the Murray-Darling Basin Authority be separated into two entities, endorsing an earlier recommendation from the Productivity Commission.

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

Farmers say no to code

Alana Christensen

3 hours ago

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

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

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

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

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

NRL players plead guilty to nudity charges

Two NRL players have pleaded guilty to a charge of wilful and obscene exposure stemming from Canterbury’s Mad Monday celebrations.

AAP Newswire

9 minutes ago

Finance

Austal to build two more US Navy ships

Perth-based shipbuilder Austal has been contracted to build its eighteenth and nineteenth US Navy combat vessels.

AAP Newswire

53 minutes ago

Trump slams SNL episode, threatens action

Donald Trump has reacted angrily to the year’s final SNL episode, a spoof of It’s A Wonderful Life, showing life if the US president had not been elected.

AAP Newswire

6 hours ago

One dead, dozens hurt in Swiss bus crash

A tour bus on its way to Germany has crashed in Switzerland, killing one person and injuring 44 others, according to officials.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

Horse Racing

Zac Purton rides 900th Hong Kong winner

Hong Kong-based Australian jockey Zac Purton has ridden five winners at Sha Tin to reach 900 in the competitive HK arena.

AAP Newswire

4 hours ago

AFL

Three Swans to captain Sydney in 2019

Midfielder Luke Parker and defender Dane Rampe will join Josh Kennedy as co-captains of Sydney for the 2019 AFL season.

AAP Newswire