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

News

Family forced to return to Europe due to visa complications

A German-born doctor who has practised in Shepparton for three years has been forced to return to Europe with his family because of visa complications.

John Lewis
National

Is it 1993 and Fightback all over again?

There are many similarities, if inexact, between this election and John Hewson’s “unlosable” effort against Paul Keating in 1993.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Maher’s Musings - MFL Top 50 Part One

Question — How do you boil down an entire league’s worth of footballers into a list of just 50 players?

Shepparton News
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

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

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
World

Trump, Netanyahu tweet Morrison support

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have congratulated Scott Morrison on his party’s Australian election win.

AAP Newswire
News

Federal election voting in full swing in Shepparton

Although the sun was out and the air was crisp, it has been a crawling start for polling stations around Shepparton. While the smell of the barbecue was wafting down Guthrie Street Primary School, volunteers said they were yet to have a major influx...

Laura Briggs
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

Market may get short-term election bounce

Australian investment markets will initially focus on the coalition’s re-election this week before quickly turning to interest rates and global trade tensions.

AAP Newswire
World

Trump, Netanyahu tweet Morrison support

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have congratulated Scott Morrison on his party’s Australian election win.

AAP Newswire
News

Federal election voting in full swing in Shepparton

Although the sun was out and the air was crisp, it has been a crawling start for polling stations around Shepparton. While the smell of the barbecue was wafting down Guthrie Street Primary School, volunteers said they were yet to have a major influx...

Laura Briggs
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

Market may get short-term election bounce

Australian investment markets will initially focus on the coalition’s re-election this week before quickly turning to interest rates and global trade tensions.

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

Police have arrested two for burglaries

TWO men have been arrested over a spate of burglaries across the Echuca region.

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

Albanese to contest Labor leadership

Labor frontbencher Anthony Albanese will again nominate for the leadership, in the wake of Bill Shorten’s resignation after losing the federal election.

AAP Newswire
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
World

May to present ‘bold’ new Brexit package

British Prime Minister Theresa May is to present a “bold new” Brexit offer to parliament in early June.

AAP Newswire
News

Tributes flow for hero lifesavers

The south — west Victorian dairy community has lost two of its finest. The deaths of long — term dairy farmers and Port Campbell surf lifesaving volunteers Ross and Andy Powell has rocked the local town, the farming community and the national...

Dairy News

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Local

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

Federal election voting in full swing in Shepparton

Although the sun was out and the air was crisp, it has been a crawling start for polling stations around Shepparton. While the smell of the barbecue was wafting down Guthrie Street Primary School, volunteers said they were yet to have a major influx...

Laura Briggs
Sport

Maher’s Musings - MFL Top 50 Part One

Question — How do you boil down an entire league’s worth of footballers into a list of just 50 players?

Shepparton News
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
Riverine Herald

FARRER AND NICHOLLS DECIDE - Federal Election 2019

Keep up to date with all the news from the Farrer electorate in the Federal Election 2019

Charmayne Allison
Sport

Murray league interleague preview

The Murray Football League’s best will do battle today with the Wimmera Football League in a Rumbalara Rumble.

Alex Mitchell
News

Federal election: where you can cast vote

Election day polling places in the division of Nicholls

Shepparton News
News

Election about voters: PM

CANBERRA: Australia could get its sixth prime minister in six years today, but while Scott Morrison is not thinking about his own future, Bill Shorten wants majority government.

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

Fibre and Wool Day in Shepparton

A huge range of fibre and wool products will be on sale at next month’s Shepparton Spinners and Weavers event.

Tara Whitsed

Real Estate

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

1 Bowland Close, Congupna

  • bedroom count 4
  • bathroom count 2
  • car count 2

For Sale | $378,000 to $398,000

67 Kalimna Drive, Mooroopna

  • bedroom count 3
  • bathroom count 2
  • car count 2

For Sale | $750,000 to $825,000

7120 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla West

  • bedroom count 5
  • bathroom count 3
  • car count 4

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Opinion

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

Drum worth another term

A federal Labor government — which seems likely after tomorrow’s election — has significant risks for the voters of Nicholls.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Reel Life: Busy weekend for anglers

So, you are going to wet a line tomorrow. Well, on your list of things to do before you hit the water, don’t forget to vote.

Shepparton News
Opinion

On the trail of the democracy sausage

Tomorrow me and my dog are on the trail of the democracy sausage.

John Lewis
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

Drum worth another term

A federal Labor government — which seems likely after tomorrow’s election — has significant risks for the voters of Nicholls.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Reel Life: Busy weekend for anglers

So, you are going to wet a line tomorrow. Well, on your list of things to do before you hit the water, don’t forget to vote.

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

Drum worth another term

A federal Labor government — which seems likely after tomorrow’s election — has significant risks for the voters of Nicholls.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Reel Life: Busy weekend for anglers

So, you are going to wet a line tomorrow. Well, on your list of things to do before you hit the water, don’t forget to vote.

Shepparton News
Opinion

On the trail of the democracy sausage

Tomorrow me and my dog are on the trail of the democracy sausage.

John Lewis

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Galleries

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
Galleries

GALLERY: Goulburn Valley Hockey Association

Amelia Locke, Goulburn Valley Grammar School.

Shepparton News
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EVENTS
Events

Flowerdale Community Market

The Flowerdale Community Market is held on the third Sunday of every month from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The Market is located at the Flowerdale Hall at 3380 Whittlesea-Yea Road, Flowerdale, Victoria. You can enjoy a delicious devonshire tea or some hot...

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Simone Dunne
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

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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

Police have arrested two for burglaries

TWO men have been arrested over a spate of burglaries across the Echuca region.

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

Fun times a better result than state title

WINNING isn’t everything for local bowler Steve Nolan — sometimes the experience is most important.

Riverine Herald

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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

Tributes flow for hero lifesavers

The south — west Victorian dairy community has lost two of its finest. The deaths of long — term dairy farmers and Port Campbell surf lifesaving volunteers Ross and Andy Powell has rocked the local town, the farming community and the national...

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

Burra Foods announces opening price

Burra Foods has announced an opening Farmgate Milk Price (FMP) range of $6.40 to 6.70/kgMS for the new season, starting on July 1. In a letter to milk supply partners, Burra Foods chief executive Grant Crothers said this announcement was notable as...

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

Is it 1993 and Fightback all over again?

There are many similarities, if inexact, between this election and John Hewson’s “unlosable” effort against Paul Keating in 1993.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Market may get short-term election bounce

Australian investment markets will initially focus on the coalition’s re-election this week before quickly turning to interest rates and global trade tensions.

AAP Newswire
World

Trump, Netanyahu tweet Morrison support

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have congratulated Scott Morrison on his party’s Australian election win.

AAP Newswire
World

May to present ‘bold’ new Brexit package

British Prime Minister Theresa May is to present a “bold new” Brexit offer to parliament in early June.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

NZ betting levy to be repealed

Racing minister Winston Peters says the betting levy in New Zealand is to be phased out to free up money for the industry.

AAP Newswire
AFL

AFL players ‘suffering in silence’: Scott

Geelong coach Chris Scott hopes Western Bulldogs premiership hero Tom Boyd can one day return to the AFL after retiring due to mental health issues.

AAP Newswire
National

Albanese to contest Labor leadership

Labor frontbencher Anthony Albanese will again nominate for the leadership, in the wake of Bill Shorten’s resignation after losing the federal election.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Kate-Miller Heidke takes Eurovision ninth

Singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke has placed ninth for Australia in the Eurovision grand final.

AAP Newswire
National

The form guide for the Labor leadership

There appears to be four potential contenders for the Labor leadership - Tanya Plibersek, Anthony Albanese, Chris Bowen and Jim Chalmers.

AAP Newswire