GOTAFE GVL GRAND FINAL DAY 2018

GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018

Watch GVL Grand Final

Watch the Goulburn Valley League Grand Final live. MMG will also livestream events across four local leagues in preparation for the crescendo of each season, the grand finals. Here is a run-down of all the coming action to be livestreamed and...

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GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018

Pies sourcing extra heat

Kyabram and Euroa will resume their blooming reserves rivalry on Sunday with the ultimate prize on the line — a Goulburn Valley League premiership.

Alex Mitchell
GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018

Allan siblings are Cann-do

Nick Allan chose to play at Shepparton as a 16-year-old despite going for rival Shepparton United growing up.

Lauren Bordin
GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018

‘I shouldn’t really be here’

When one thinks of Kyabram’s devastating forward line, centurion goal-kicker Kayne Pettifer might spring to mind.

Alex Mitchell
GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018

Haz what it takes to lead

An early Christmas present could prove to be the gift that keeps on giving for Shepparton.

Tyler Maher
GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018

At ease under bright lights

Shepparton will take the bit between its teeth and tackle the hardest task in country football on Sunday.

Tyler Maher

EDITOR'S PICKS

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

Education

New Early Learning Centre to come to Mooroopna

A day after the final sitting of the 58th Parliament of Victoria, Education Minister James Merlino swept into Mooroopna to announce a new early learning centre.

Myles Peterson
National

NSW government equal with Labor: new poll

A new poll shows the NSW coalition government led by Gladys Berejiklian is 50-50 with Luke Foley’s Labor opposition six months before the state election.

AAP Newswire
Foxy and JR

Lancaster celebrates under-18s flag

Lancaster is under-18 Kyabram District Football League premier after a thrilling six-point win against Stanhope in the grand final. See how the side celebrated and sung the song after the brilliant win. For full coverage from Saturday’s KDFL grand...

Alex Mitchell
News

Close deadline

There are three weeks left to apply for a the 2019 Jan Cathcart Scholarship, offered by SunRice.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Photographer Patricia Sofra raises the bar

Photography career goals have bumped up a notch for former Shepparton woman Patricia Sofra.

Laura Briggs
News

Photographer Patricia Sofra raises the bar

Photography career goals have bumped up a notch for former Shepparton woman Patricia Sofra.

Laura Briggs
World

May vows to hold nerve on Brexit impasse

The Sunday Times reports that Theresa May’s aides had begun contingency planning for a November snap election to help save the Brexit talks and her job.

AAP Newswire
Lifestyle

Happy to be home, at last

Arriving in Shepparton on December 11, 2014, Abdullah Naveed, 54, was determined to start a new life for his family and also help others find a welcoming home in Australia.

Ashlea Witoslawski
News

Katty plans a big day

The town of Katamatite is gearing up for a big weekend, expecting more than 1000 people at its annual Big Day Out in a Little Town event.

Country News
Finance

Sky Backs Comcast’s $A53bn deal

Comcast has trumped 21st Century Fox in a $A53b bid for the company, that allowed both sides to bid for Europe’s largest pay-television operator, Sky.

AAP Newswire
World

May vows to hold nerve on Brexit impasse

The Sunday Times reports that Theresa May’s aides had begun contingency planning for a November snap election to help save the Brexit talks and her job.

AAP Newswire
Lifestyle

Happy to be home, at last

Arriving in Shepparton on December 11, 2014, Abdullah Naveed, 54, was determined to start a new life for his family and also help others find a welcoming home in Australia.

Ashlea Witoslawski
News

Katty plans a big day

The town of Katamatite is gearing up for a big weekend, expecting more than 1000 people at its annual Big Day Out in a Little Town event.

Country News
Finance

Sky Backs Comcast’s $A53bn deal

Comcast has trumped 21st Century Fox in a $A53b bid for the company, that allowed both sides to bid for Europe’s largest pay-television operator, Sky.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

News

Kialla siege ends after man surrenders

A man surrendered just before 7pm, ending the siege situation.

Shepparton News
News

Man dies in industrial incident in Shepparton

A man has died following an industrial incident at Provincial Cr premises according to Victoria Police. Emergency services responded to a call at 12:40pm today following reports a man had become trapped in machinery. CFA, paramedics and police...

Myles Peterson
News

Ardmona man presents to hospital with gunshot wounds

A 23-year-old Ardmona man presented to a Shepparton hospital at around 9.30am last night with a gunshot wound to his upper body. A Victoria police spokesperson said police are investigating the matter and the circumstances surrounding the incident...

Shepparton News
News

Reports of contaminated strawberry in region

Reports have been circulating since Tuesday night of a strawberry contaminated by a pin purchased from a supermarket in the region. Victoria Police is remaining tight lipped regarding the veracity of the claim. Officers from the fraud and extortion...

Myles Peterson
News

Shared streetscape gets nod

Despite not being the most popular option during community consultation, Greater Shepparton City Council has endorsed a ‘‘shared streetscape’’ design to work towards for Shepparton’s Maude St Mall.

Shepparton News
News

Walsh pledges Coalition to back regional leaders

REGIONAL community leaders will get more support and a funding boost if a Liberal Nationals Government is elected at November’s state election, Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has pledged.

Riverine Herald
News

Young Aboriginal children received health checks

Aboriginal families with young children were given a chance to have health checks and information at Lulla’s Health Day this week.

Tara Whitsed
National

Ricketson leaves Cambodia after pardon

Australian filmmaker James Ricketson is expected to arrive in Australia on Sunday night, after being granted a royal pardon in Cambodia.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Shepparton Theatre Arts Group performs Wicked

Shepparton Theatre Arts Group’s production of Wicked opens tonight. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the costumes, props and action from the large-scale musical being performed at Riverlinks WestSide

Shepparton News
World

Cambage leads Opals to win over Nigeria

A powerhouse performance from Liz Cambage has helped Australia to a flying start in their opening Women’s World Cup match in Spain.

AAP Newswire
News

Farmers must extract more value from existing tech

AUSTRALIAN DAIRY farmers are starting to embrace technology but aren’t necessarily getting its full benefits, according to a leading researcher. Speaking at the Dairy Research Foundation’s 2018 Symposium at the University of Sydney, Dr Sabrin...

Rick Bayne

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Local

News

Photographer Patricia Sofra raises the bar

Photography career goals have bumped up a notch for former Shepparton woman Patricia Sofra.

Laura Briggs
Lifestyle

Happy to be home, at last

Arriving in Shepparton on December 11, 2014, Abdullah Naveed, 54, was determined to start a new life for his family and also help others find a welcoming home in Australia.

Ashlea Witoslawski
Foxy and JR

Lancaster celebrates under-18s flag

Lancaster is under-18 Kyabram District Football League premier after a thrilling six-point win against Stanhope in the grand final. See how the side celebrated and sung the song after the brilliant win. For full coverage from Saturday’s KDFL grand...

Alex Mitchell
News

Young Aboriginal children received health checks

Aboriginal families with young children were given a chance to have health checks and information at Lulla’s Health Day this week.

Tara Whitsed
Education

Nappy bags for new mums

Nappy bag necessities have nurtured the nurturing.

Laura Briggs
Entertainment

Recognition for book sellers

Collins Booksellers in Shepparton took out two awards at this year’s national Collins conference, including the inaugural award for community engagement. Owners Helen and Joe Sofra were awarded the Community Involvement Award as well as the...

Tara Whitsed
News

School safety drive

Regional Roads Victoria has conducted a safety assessment of Kialla West Primary School’s crossing on Goulburn Valley Hwy following a collision at the site last week.

Tara Whitsed
Sport

Murray teams of year named

While the best teams of the Murray football and netball leagues will be celebrated at Rumbalara’s Mercury Dve facility today, the best players have also been congratulated as the season draws to a close.

Tyler Maher
Education

New Early Learning Centre to come to Mooroopna

A day after the final sitting of the 58th Parliament of Victoria, Education Minister James Merlino swept into Mooroopna to announce a new early learning centre.

Myles Peterson
News

Shepparton crime rate down

The release of quarterly Victorian crime statistics has painted a mixed picture, but overall Shepparton police is pleased by a drop in the incidents of crimes.

Myles Peterson
Sport

Barooga faces Nathalia in MFL grand final

The last time Barooga experienced the excitement of a Murray Football League grand final week was when it made back-to-back deciders in 2007 and 2008.

Tyler Maher
Lifestyle

Spring snow is the go

Whether you are a seasoned regular or a first-time snow bunny, there has never been a more perfect time to hit the slopes. The Victorian snowfields of Mt Buller, Mt Hotham and Falls Creek have excitedly extended their seasons to finish after the...

Tara Whitsed

Real Estate

For Sale | $799 000 to $849 000

565 Downer Rd, TATURA EAST

  • bedroom count 4
  • bathroom count 2
  • car count 6

For Sale | $475000

8 Brambuck Ave, Kialla

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

For Sale | $575 000

69 Kittles Rd, Shepparton

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

Automotive

For Sale | $57 650 DRIVE AWAY

Ford Focus RS

For Sale | $65 000 DRIVE AWAY

2018 Mercedes-Benz X250 d Progressive

For Sale | $98,990 DRIVE AWAY

Land Rover Discovery

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Opinion

Opinion

Maintaining our readers’ trust

What is the traditional media’s role in politics?

Myles Peterson
Opinion

Letter to the editor

Creating a welcoming place for everyone

Shepparton News
Opinion

Focus on the improvement

Experiencing crime first-hand makes it easy to imagine the worst of our society.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Escaping everyday landscape

If you feel like stepping off the world for a while — find a mountain.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Maintaining our readers’ trust

What is the traditional media’s role in politics?

Myles Peterson
Opinion

Letter to the editor

Creating a welcoming place for everyone

Shepparton News
Opinion

Focus on the improvement

Experiencing crime first-hand makes it easy to imagine the worst of our society.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Maintaining our readers’ trust

What is the traditional media’s role in politics?

Myles Peterson
Opinion

Letter to the editor

Creating a welcoming place for everyone

Shepparton News
Opinion

Focus on the improvement

Experiencing crime first-hand makes it easy to imagine the worst of our society.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Escaping everyday landscape

If you feel like stepping off the world for a while — find a mountain.

Shepparton News

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Galleries

Galleries

Shepparton Theatre Arts Group performs Wicked

Shepparton Theatre Arts Group’s production of Wicked opens tonight. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the costumes, props and action from the large-scale musical being performed at Riverlinks WestSide

Shepparton News
Galleries

Peg Edwards celebrates 100 years

Peg Edwards celebrated her 100th birthday at Tarcoola Activity Centre recently surrounded by 50 of her closest friends and family

Shepparton News
Galleries

Law Enforcement Torch Run

Thirty police officers took part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run throughout Shepparton streets on Tuesday this week. The run supports Special Olympics Australi

Shepparton News

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Social

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EVENTS
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...

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Country News
Events

Wallan Olde Time Market

The Wallan Olde Time Market is run by the Wallan Scout Group as a fund raising solution for providing funds for quality scouting in the township of Wallan. The market features new and used items from brica-a-brac, garden products, cakes, tools...

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Country News
Events

Violet Town Community Market - Copy

The Violet Town Community Market is held on the 2nd Saturday of every month Entry is free however a gold coin donation to a local organisation of the month would be welcomed. Dogs are not allowed on the market site. Service dogs permitted. The...

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Ruth Jellif
Events

Benalla Lakeside Craft & Farmers Market

Every fourth Saturday of the month including January. All funds raised are donated to the Benalla Community. Make it Bake it Grow it Sew it

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Ruth Jellif

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Contributed Photos

Contributed Photos

Street sign typo

Whoops! Reader Glenda Norton sent in this photo of a typo she noticed on the intersection of Lancaster-Mooroopna and Byrneside-Gillieston roads. While the bottom sign pointing to Byrneside is spelt correctly, the newer sign above is incorrect making...

Reader Contributed
Contributed Photos

Canola full of colour

Rene Martens from RenSmart Photography took this photo of canola fields recently. With spring kicking off recently there has been lots of colour throughout the Goulburn Valley

Reader Contributed
Contributed Photos

Spring weather at Kirwans Bridge

Allan Bradley sent us this great picture of beautiful weather, taken at Kirwans Bridge

Reader Contributed

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Regional

News

Walsh pledges Coalition to back regional leaders

REGIONAL community leaders will get more support and a funding boost if a Liberal Nationals Government is elected at November’s state election, Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has pledged.

Riverine Herald
News

Winter drive about more than just food

THE Winter Food Drive initiative has once again helped disadvantaged people in Kyabram get through the chilly months.

Kyabram Free Press
News

TAFE pledge

Victoria’s TAFEs would be rebuilt and upgraded under a $220 million program promised by the state Labor government.

Benalla Ensign
News

Close deadline

There are three weeks left to apply for a the 2019 Jan Cathcart Scholarship, offered by SunRice.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Delivery deal

A deal has been struck for government authorities to use Murray Irrigation Limited infrastructure to deliver water downstream.

Southern Riverina News
News

Good fun at parkrun

Athletes and amateurs were limbering up for a parkrun event last Saturday.

Cobram Courier
Sport

Young guns in team

Five budding footballers from the region have been selected in the Goulburn Murray team to contest the 2018 V/Line Cup.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Rochester Primary School

Rochester Primary School.

Campaspe News
News

There was no rain on the Hub’s parade Locals enjoy tour of children’s facility

INCLEMENT weather didn’t dampen spirits nor the number of locals who turned up to see firsthand what has been going on behind the fence at 165 High St for the past three months.

Lachlan Durling
News

Energy pressure

Some say a microgrid could serve to relieve pressure on the energy grid in Tatura, while others suggest it may only serve as part of a mix in ensuring reliability and reducing prices.

Thomas Moir
News

Deputy Mayor re-appointment

Cr Shaun Whitechurch was re-appointed as deputy mayor of Federation Council at yesterday’s monthly meeting, for the next 12 months. Cr Whitechurch became the inaugural deputy mayor of Federation Council upon council’s first meeting of the...

Robert Muir
News

GRDC Panel on the road to meet with growers

A diversity of farming systems, rainfall zones, cropping constraints and profit growth opportunities for grain growers will be on the radar for the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) Southern Region Panel during its annual spring...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Rich River croquet

Rich River

Riverine Herald

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Rural

News

Katty plans a big day

The town of Katamatite is gearing up for a big weekend, expecting more than 1000 people at its annual Big Day Out in a Little Town event.

Country News
Water

Weir all clear for users

Lock 26 at Torrumbarry Weir was officially reopened on Friday following successful refurbishment works.

Country News
Animal Health

Is off-label drug use off limits?

THE OFF-LABEL use of veterinary medicines on dairy farms is surprisingly common. This article discusses the safe use of veterinary medicines and scenarios where these medicines are unintentionally used off-label. There are many definitions...

Simone Dunne
News

Farmers must extract more value from existing tech

AUSTRALIAN DAIRY farmers are starting to embrace technology but aren’t necessarily getting its full benefits, according to a leading researcher. Speaking at the Dairy Research Foundation’s 2018 Symposium at the University of Sydney, Dr Sabrin...

Rick Bayne
Livestock

Managing movement

Producers are finding well designed and positioned stock containment areas can take the sting out of managing livestock during challenging seasonal conditions, and one of those producers is Jim Young.

Country News
Markets

World wheat crop, fodder supplies declining

WE ARE now more than halfway through winter, and more than halfway through a year that has so far been unseasonably warm and dry. Rainfall for the year to date has been well below average in most of southern and eastern Australia and across the...

Sofia Omstedt
News

PM’s tweet criticised

A video stating drought is a ‘‘necessary evil’’ has been slammed by the federal Opposition after it was shared and authorised by Prime Minister Scott Morrison. The 107-second video was shared on Mr Morrison’s official Twitter page last Tuesday, and includes a farmer saying drought is a necessary evil as ‘‘it can help cut out that bottom 10 per cent that probably shouldn’t be there anyway’’.

Country News
Horticulture

Showcasing opportunities

A Greater Shepparton delegation to China and Indonesia has met with AusTrade Commissioners, advocating for apple and pear protocols to be developed.

Country News
Dairy

Tight cost control pays off

Better performing dairy farms have good cost control and a focus on directing resources to the area of best return.

Geoff Adams
News

Green light for Cohuna solar farm

Construction on a solar farm at Cohuna will begin next year as part of the Victorian Government’s renewable energy target.

Country News
Machinery & Products

Jaylor specialists talk nutrition with farmers

JAYLOR SPECIALISTS have been visiting Australian farms to further their knowledge of the local dairy and beef industries, and discuss feed techniques with farmers. International Business Development Manager for Jaylor mixer wagons, Marty Philippi...

Dairy News
Management

Subsurface drainage keeps farm on top

FARMING SUCCESS all starts underground for Cooriemungle’s Andy Powell. His farm, just 15 km inland from the iconic Port Campbell National Park, receives about 750 mm of rain every year but, with subsurface drainage covering 98 per cent of the...

Rick Bayne
Water

Water group seeks neutral impact answer

Water leaders in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District met this week to determine what socio-economic neutrality means for the region under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Country News
Cropping

Tractor family gets new siblings

The Farmall series is one of the most popular in the Case IH tractor family and, from next month, local farmers will have even more choice with the addition of the JXM models.

Country News
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
News

Young auctioneer wins bid

Elders Euroa auctioneer Joe Allen is the winner of the 2018 Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association Victorian Young Auctioneers Competition, after finishing runner-up in last year’s event.

Country News

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National & World

National

NSW government equal with Labor: new poll

A new poll shows the NSW coalition government led by Gladys Berejiklian is 50-50 with Luke Foley’s Labor opposition six months before the state election.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Sky Backs Comcast’s $A53bn deal

Comcast has trumped 21st Century Fox in a $A53b bid for the company, that allowed both sides to bid for Europe’s largest pay-television operator, Sky.

AAP Newswire
World

May vows to hold nerve on Brexit impasse

The Sunday Times reports that Theresa May’s aides had begun contingency planning for a November snap election to help save the Brexit talks and her job.

AAP Newswire
World

Cambage leads Opals to win over Nigeria

A powerhouse performance from Liz Cambage has helped Australia to a flying start in their opening Women’s World Cup match in Spain.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Jungle Cat wins Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes

UK sprinter Jungle Cat has won the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield, delivering on a long-range plan to target the Group One race in Melbourne.

AAP Newswire
AFL

VandenBerg wants prelim pain to drive Dees

Melbourne’s Aaron vandenBerg hopes the pain of a humbling AFL preliminary final defeat to West Coast will drive the Demons to bigger things next year.

AAP Newswire
National

Ricketson leaves Cambodia after pardon

Australian filmmaker James Ricketson is expected to arrive in Australia on Sunday night, after being granted a royal pardon in Cambodia.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Meghan talks about wedding gown, veil

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has revealed she had a piece of a dress, worn on her first date with Prince Harry, sewn into her wedding gown as something blue.

AAP Newswire
National

TasRail suspends remote tech after derail

A Tasmanian freight train company has temporarily suspended the use of remote control technology after a runaway, driverless train derailed in Devonport.

AAP Newswire