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

Entertainment

Former Mooroopna man to judge Lego Masters series

Being the only professional Lego professional in the Southern Hemisphere, Ryan McNaught was the obvious choice as judge and mentor for new series Lego Masters.

Tara Whitsed
National

Day 13 of the federal election campaign

What leaders Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten and their teams are up to in the federal election campaign.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Echuca young stars shine bright in win

Having the supreme talents of Andrew Walker, Peter Faulks and Tim Allan alongside them during the week at training and on game-day seems to have rubbed off on Echuca’s brigade of young players.

Aydin Payne
News

Busiest yet

Getting a carpark in the Deniliquin CBD on Easter Saturday was a challenge, let alone a seat in one of our many cafes.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Tourism focus shifts

Peak tourism body Goulburn River Valley Tourism will be winding up operations at the end of the financial year, as all four supporting shire councils decided to discontinue their memorandum of understandings.

Ashlea Witoslawski
News

Tourism focus shifts

Peak tourism body Goulburn River Valley Tourism will be winding up operations at the end of the financial year, as all four supporting shire councils decided to discontinue their memorandum of understandings.

Ashlea Witoslawski
World

Kim Jong-un to visit Putin in Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is to meet President Vladimir Putin in Russia by the end of April.

AAP Newswire
News

Help a horse

Shepparton Animal Shelter is caring for five horses who are looking for forever homes.

Madeleine Caccianiga
News

Powercor fined

Electricity distributor Powercor has received a hefty fine after tree branches clashed with powerlines, starting fires across regional Victoria.

Country News
Finance

National Enquirer being sold

The National Enquirer is being sold, but Financial terms were not immediately disclosed for the deal, which included two other American Media tabloids.

AAP Newswire
World

Kim Jong-un to visit Putin in Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is to meet President Vladimir Putin in Russia by the end of April.

AAP Newswire
News

Help a horse

Shepparton Animal Shelter is caring for five horses who are looking for forever homes.

Madeleine Caccianiga
News

Powercor fined

Electricity distributor Powercor has received a hefty fine after tree branches clashed with powerlines, starting fires across regional Victoria.

Country News
Finance

National Enquirer being sold

The National Enquirer is being sold, but Financial terms were not immediately disclosed for the deal, which included two other American Media tabloids.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

News

Shepparton man caught travelling at 191km/h

Shepparton Highway Patrol officers nabbed a driver allegedly travelling at 191km/h in Shepparton about 11.50pm last night. The 20-year-old probationary driver was detected in an 80km/h zone on Goulburn Valley Highway. The Shepparton man had his...

Madeleine Caccianiga
News

Police Bomb Response Unit called to Shepparton

Police have cordoned off an area at a Nixon St car park after a suspicious item was located this morning. Safety checks are being conducted after officers were called to the car park about 8.30am after a staff member discovered the item. A Victori...

Ashlea Witoslawski
Lifestyle

Surgeons had to put our little man back together

Levi was a first child for Tahlia and Leigh West and everything seemed to be going so well. Until Tahlia went into labour. Senior writer IVY JENSEN talked with the couple about the day their world turned upside down and how lucky they feel to have their little man home with them

Riverine Herald
Dairy

Withhold supply to get fair milk price, says Strathmerton dairy farmer

Dairy farmers have one bargaining chip.

Country News
Real Estate

2 Yarra Court, Shepparton

Set in a quiet court off Broken River Drive, this two-storey home has lots of room for a growing family. Built by a local builder as his own home, the house is situated in a desirable court in one of the most popular areas of Shepparton. Established...

Angela Comline
News

$10M in capital works set for Gannawarra

MORE than $10 million in capital works highlights Gannawarra Shire Council’s 2019/2020 proposed budget.

Riverine Herald
News

Onwatchtocurb rising road toll

Almost 100 people have been killed on Victorian roads so far this year and on the eve of the Easter long weekend, police are pleading with motorists to end the carnage.

Shepparton News
National

Palmer party could sway four seats: poll

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says new polling showing Clive Palmer could have a major say in marginal seats proves how close the federal election will be.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Collingwood stars visit the Goulburn Valley

1. Bella Woods.

Shepparton News
World

Eight killed in Philippines earthquake

At least eight people have died after an earthquake struck the Philippines’ main island of Luzon, while it’s feared dozens could be trapped under rubble.

AAP Newswire
News

Automated milking systems explained

Milking from the armchair, fact or fiction? This is what researchers from the Milking Edge project will reveal to dairy farmers when they visit Dookie College in May, as part of The Murray Muster. Milking Edge is a three-year project to develop...

Dairy News

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Local

News

Tourism focus shifts

Peak tourism body Goulburn River Valley Tourism will be winding up operations at the end of the financial year, as all four supporting shire councils decided to discontinue their memorandum of understandings.

Ashlea Witoslawski
News

Help a horse

Shepparton Animal Shelter is caring for five horses who are looking for forever homes.

Madeleine Caccianiga
Sport

Echuca young stars shine bright in win

Having the supreme talents of Andrew Walker, Peter Faulks and Tim Allan alongside them during the week at training and on game-day seems to have rubbed off on Echuca’s brigade of young players.

Aydin Payne
News

Onwatchtocurb rising road toll

Almost 100 people have been killed on Victorian roads so far this year and on the eve of the Easter long weekend, police are pleading with motorists to end the carnage.

Shepparton News
Education

VCAL students complete university subject

Two students completing their Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning did a university subject where they built a utility shed at Dookie.

Tara Whitsed
Entertainment

Former Mooroopna man to judge Lego Masters series

Being the only professional Lego professional in the Southern Hemisphere, Ryan McNaught was the obvious choice as judge and mentor for new series Lego Masters.

Tara Whitsed
News

Efforts recognised

Goulburn Valley Health prostate cancer nurse Sonia Strachan took out Best Nursing Paper Presented at a recent urology conference in Brisbane.

Tara Whitsed
Sport

GVL football review - Rochester v Kyabram

Kyabram continued on its merry way on Saturday.

Tyler Maher
News

Suzanna Sheed travels to Sydney for Murray-Darling Basin Plan

In a attempt to summon Shadow Water Minister Tony Burke to experience firsthand the devastating impact of the Murray Darling Basin Plan, Independent Member for Shepparton District Suzanna Sheed travelled to Sydney to showcase her concern for the region.

Madeleine Caccianiga
News

Police investigate two unrelated suspicious fires

Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating two unrelated suspicious fires in Shepparton this month. Emergency services were called to a property on Parker Street between 2.30am and 3.20am on April 9. The house was completely...

Shepparton News
Sport

GVL football review - Mansfield v Euroa

Mansfield is on the board in season 2019.

Tyler Maher
Lifestyle

Celebrating independence

The Zimbabwean community came together on Saturday to celebrate the country’s Independence Day.

Ashlea Witoslawski

Real Estate

For Sale | $420,000-$450,000

2 Yarra Court, Shepparton

  • bedroom count 4 plus study
  • bathroom count 3
  • car count 2

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12 Wakool Court, Shepparton

  • bedroom count 4
  • bathroom count 2
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For Sale | $429,000

11 Alan St, Shepparton

  • bedroom count 4
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Opinion

Opinion

Take a leaf out of a kid’s book

The traits of a child.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Time to hand baton to youth

Knowledge, values and the commitment that lead to the Nobel Prize were on show in Shepparton recently.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Our farmers should not be punished for upstream water misuse

We note with concern the continuing politicisation of the Murray Darling Basin Plan in the context of a federal election campaign.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Have a safe and happy Easter

The News would like to wish the community a safe and happy Easter ahead of the long weekend, which starts today. Easter is a special time to enjoy with family and friends with many getting to enjoy a much-needed rest from work. While the holiday...

Shepparton News
Opinion

Take a leaf out of a kid’s book

The traits of a child.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Time to hand baton to youth

Knowledge, values and the commitment that lead to the Nobel Prize were on show in Shepparton recently.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Our farmers should not be punished for upstream water misuse

We note with concern the continuing politicisation of the Murray Darling Basin Plan in the context of a federal election campaign.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Take a leaf out of a kid’s book

The traits of a child.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Time to hand baton to youth

Knowledge, values and the commitment that lead to the Nobel Prize were on show in Shepparton recently.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Our farmers should not be punished for upstream water misuse

We note with concern the continuing politicisation of the Murray Darling Basin Plan in the context of a federal election campaign.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Have a safe and happy Easter

The News would like to wish the community a safe and happy Easter ahead of the long weekend, which starts today. Easter is a special time to enjoy with family and friends with many getting to enjoy a much-needed rest from work. While the holiday...

Shepparton News

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Galleries

Galleries

Collingwood stars visit the Goulburn Valley

1. Bella Woods.

Shepparton News
Galleries

Echuca vs Mooroopna

1. Leah Bates (Mooroopna).

Shepparton News
Galleries

Love and Light wedding festival delights brides and tribes

Hundreds of brides and their tribes ascended on the McIntosh Centre for a day of Pinterest-worthy wedding inspiration.

Shepparton News

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Social

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EVENTS
Events

Shepparton Anzac Day Dawn Service

5.45am Assemble at the Victoria Hotel, Cnr. Wyndham & Fryers Streets 5.50am Form Up and March Departs 6.00am Dawn Service at Memorial Park - Welsford Street

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Tara Whitsed
Events

Anzac Day Breakfast

Bacon and egg rolls will be available from the Shepparton RSL following the Anzac Day Dawn Service for all to enjoy

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Tara Whitsed
Events

Mooroopna Anzac Day Service

8.30am Congregate in front of Water Tower 8.45am March to Memorial Park 9.00am Service Commences 9.30am Conclusion of Service

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Tara Whitsed
Events

Shepparton Anzac Day Commemorative Service

10.20am Congregate in Car Park at Shepparton RSL 10.20am Coach for those unable to march departs RSL (assemble at Wyndham St entrance) 10.40am Parade departs RSL for Memorial Park via Knight - Wyndham - Fryers & Welsford Streets 11.00am Service...

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Tara Whitsed

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Contributed Photos

Galleries

Out and about

Contributed pictures

Shepparton News
Galleries

Weekend fun

Contributed pictures

Shepparton News
Contributed Photos

Shepparton Italian Festa

Amelia Siciliano enjoyed delicious pizza at the Shepparton Italian Fest

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Regional

News

$10M in capital works set for Gannawarra

MORE than $10 million in capital works highlights Gannawarra Shire Council’s 2019/2020 proposed budget.

Riverine Herald
News

New funding for cultural rescue

THE National Library of Australia has announced the 2018 community heritage grants program which is providing grants of up to $15,000 to assist in the preservation of cultural heritage collections of national significance.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Sheds and more

Best Leisure Industries on Irwin Rd is continuing to expand its Best Lifestyle Units business alongside its manufacturing and construction of sheds, carports and bars.

Benalla Ensign
News

Busiest yet

Getting a carpark in the Deniliquin CBD on Easter Saturday was a challenge, let alone a seat in one of our many cafes.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Healthy eating program was a hit in local schools

Did you know that only five per cent of New South Wales children are eating enough vegetables?

Southern Riverina News
News

Deputy challenged to get Prime Minister to visit region

Berrigan Shire Mayor Matt Hannan has challenged Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack to get Prime Minister Scott Morrison to visit the local area.

Cobram Courier
News

Nationals calling for certainty on rail upgrade

The Victorian Nationals have called on Federal Labor Leader Bill Shorten to guarantee he will upgrade the north-east line if elected to government this year.

Seymour Telegraph
News

ANZAC spirit is alive and well

ROCHESTER RSL will be one of the 200-sub branches gearing up for the 2019 Anzac Day appeal.

Campaspe News
News

Come and see Authors Up Close and personal

ON SATURDAY, April 27, Heathcote’s Palling Bros Brewery and Mudwood Studio in conjunction with Northern Books, will host Authors Up Close.

McIvor Times
News

Young and old learn about bats

Nearly 200 locals have flocked to Tatura’s Cussen Park to learn about bats.

Tatura Guardian
News

West Corurgan celebrates 50 years

The West Corurgan private irrigation scheme celebrated its 50th anniversary at their original pumps sight in Corowa on Friday. Close to a hundred people gathered at the original sight for a luncheon, and to hear board members of past and present...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Corowa-Wahgunyah Good Friday Appeal receives massive boost

The 2019 Good Friday Appeal tally for Corowa-Wahgunyah has received a massive boost thanks to the generosity of local farmers and stock agents, with close to $13,000 being raised through a sheep drive at the Corowa saleyards on Monday. Steve...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Sometimes you play for pride as much as points

THERE is no doubt in anyone’s mind how much a victory against the local rival means.

Andrew Johnston

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Rural

News

Powercor fined

Electricity distributor Powercor has received a hefty fine after tree branches clashed with powerlines, starting fires across regional Victoria.

Country News
Water

Government commits to ongoing water reforms

The Federal Government has officially responded to a Productivity Commission inquiry into the National Water Initiative, saying it remains committed to the plan.

Country News
Animal Health

Proof how critical calf care is

Half of a cow’s lifetime height and growth is achieved in the first six months of its life, according to a visiting American calf-rearing specialist. David Kuehnel was raised on a family farm in Wisconsin, which reared 1200 specially-fed veal...

Dairy News
News

Automated milking systems explained

Milking from the armchair, fact or fiction? This is what researchers from the Milking Edge project will reveal to dairy farmers when they visit Dookie College in May, as part of The Murray Muster. Milking Edge is a three-year project to develop...

Dairy News
Livestock

Calls for input to reference group

DataGene is on the lookout for dairy farmers who keep meticulous records to join Ginfo, the industry’s national reference group for genetic information.

Country News
Markets

The rise of dairy alternative drinks in Australian supermarkets

Australians love dairy products and consume more dairy per capita than most other developed countries. In 2018 Australians drank close to 102 litres of milk per person with a proportion accounted for in coffees. More recently there has been an...

Sofia Omstedt
News

Government focus on farm productivity

The Federal Government is investing $5.93million in new research, extension and adoption to boost farm productivity through well managed dams and shelterbelts. The project will also measure the biodiversity benefits of farm dams and shelterbelts.

Country News
Horticulture

Fruit deal questioned

An additional 1.8million cans of fruit will be produced for Coles every year under a new deal with SPC, but the low cost of the cans is causing some concern among growers.

Country News
News

Groups divided on dairy code

The Federal Government’s decision to move forward with a mandatory code of conduct has been met with disappointment by the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria , but welcomed by Australian Dairy Farmers. The UDV is worried the code won’t deliver what...

Dairy News
News

Paddlers pick up river trash

A special clean-up team hit the Goulburn River on April 7 hoping to reinvigorate the waterways and native surrounds.

Ashlea Witoslawski
Machinery & Products

For sale: wear and tear on patience

Buying things is easy, most of the time. Not as easy as it should be, of course. I for one have had far too many experiences along the lines of “Sorry mate, is me coming here to spend my money at your establishment an inconvenience to you?” In...

John Droppert
Management

Spot on with grazing management

Jan Giliam focuses on grazing management and benchmarks profit by how much of that home-grown pasture feeds his milking herd. To do that, he relies on an annual rainfall of about 1000 mm to produce grass and 2000 wrapped bales of pasture silage. He...

Jeanette Severs
Water

Meeting no joy for irrigators

A meeting with Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s head of river operations in Deniliquin has left irrigators and locals fuming, stating they were left with no confidence the Murray River is being run efficiently.

Country News
Cropping

Herbicide resistance link

Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation research has shown a link between cropping practices and the evolution of herbicide resistance in the weed annual rye-grass, highlighting the need to rotate chemical and non-chemical weed control.

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

Deputy PM faces challenge

Michael McCormack slid into the deputy prime ministership in the slipstream of Barnaby Joyce’s lurid soap opera.

Country News

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National & World

National

Day 13 of the federal election campaign

What leaders Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten and their teams are up to in the federal election campaign.

AAP Newswire
Finance

National Enquirer being sold

The National Enquirer is being sold, but Financial terms were not immediately disclosed for the deal, which included two other American Media tabloids.

AAP Newswire
World

Kim Jong-un to visit Putin in Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is to meet President Vladimir Putin in Russia by the end of April.

AAP Newswire
World

Eight killed in Philippines earthquake

At least eight people have died after an earthquake struck the Philippines’ main island of Luzon, while it’s feared dozens could be trapped under rubble.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Hard work paying off for Blaike McDougall

A ride in his home city of Albury for the Lindsay Park stable has led to Blaike McDougall landing his first Melbourne city winner aboard Prism at Sandown.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Booing AFL stars doesn’t work: Dangerfield

Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield says the AFL’s best players are helped, not hindered, by opposition hostility.

AAP Newswire
National

Palmer party could sway four seats: poll

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says new polling showing Clive Palmer could have a major say in marginal seats proves how close the federal election will be.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Brandi Carlile takes Dave Grohl busking

Seattle music superstars Brandi Carlile and Dave Grohl have gone busking in front of the Pike Place Market in Seattle.

AAP Newswire
National

Grief for Australians killed in Sri Lanka

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will contact the husband of an Australian woman killed with their 10-year-old daughter in the Sri Lanka bomb attacks.

AAP Newswire