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

News

Tatura’s Dani McLaren prepares for Bravehearts’ 777 Marathon

Seven is the number on Tatura’s Dani McLaren’s mind as she prepares for seven days of marathons across seven days in seven states.

Laura Briggs
National

Morrison aiming to channel Sharks’ NRL win

Prime Minister Scott Morrison hopes the coalition can mirror Cronulla’s comeback win over Penrith in the NRL.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Not giving Cole shoulder

The Benalla Showgrounds will be pumping this afternoon when the home side welcomes Seymour to town for a Good Friday Goulburn Valley League classic. Both The Saints and Lions are seemingly in the hotly contested finals mix and a win against the...

Alex Mitchell
News

Frustrated with rhetoric

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has infuriated Southern Riverina farmers with comments about a water rally in Albury.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Zimbabwean community members celebrate independence

The Zimbabwean community came together on Saturday to celebrate the country’s Independence Day celebrations. Held annually in Shepparton, the event is attended by people from across the Hume region and continues to grow in popularity each year...

Ash Witoslawski
News

Zimbabwean community members celebrate independence

The Zimbabwean community came together on Saturday to celebrate the country’s Independence Day celebrations. Held annually in Shepparton, the event is attended by people from across the Hume region and continues to grow in popularity each year...

Ash Witoslawski
World

Aust DJ pleads not guilty to kidnapping

Roscoe Holyoake was arrested by concerned citizens who saw him allegedly pick up a two-year-old boy on a San Francisco street.

AAP Newswire
News

Easter church service times

St Augustine’s Anglican Church, Shepparton Where: 93 Maude St, Shepparton. When: Good Friday, 9.30am; Easter Sunday, 6.30am Lighting of the New Fire and Eucharist, Easter Sunday 9.30am. St Paul’s Church, Rushworth Where: High St...

Shepparton News
News

Authority calls out bullying

Growing tensions about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan have led to ‘‘disrespectful behaviour and even bullying’’ in communities according to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.

Country News
Finance

Life360 launches $145m Australian IPO

US family tracking app operator Life360 has launched a $145 million initial public offering in Australia.

AAP Newswire
World

Aust DJ pleads not guilty to kidnapping

Roscoe Holyoake was arrested by concerned citizens who saw him allegedly pick up a two-year-old boy on a San Francisco street.

AAP Newswire
News

Easter church service times

St Augustine’s Anglican Church, Shepparton Where: 93 Maude St, Shepparton. When: Good Friday, 9.30am; Easter Sunday, 6.30am Lighting of the New Fire and Eucharist, Easter Sunday 9.30am. St Paul’s Church, Rushworth Where: High St...

Shepparton News
News

Authority calls out bullying

Growing tensions about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan have led to ‘‘disrespectful behaviour and even bullying’’ in communities according to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.

Country News
Finance

Life360 launches $145m Australian IPO

US family tracking app operator Life360 has launched a $145 million initial public offering in Australia.

AAP Newswire

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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
Sport

Free beer for football clubs

Every football club in Victoria with a senior side can claim a share in an enticing giveaway next week. Frothy will donate up to 8,000 slabs to local clubs across the state on Wednesday, with clubs able to register at grabafrothy. com. au to pick up...

Tyler Maher
News

Two years jail for terrifying knife attack and home invasion

A KNIFE-WIELDING burglar who terrified an Echuca couple during a violent home invasion will spend at least two years in jail.

Riverine Herald
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
News

Walsh demands the budget details

MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has slammed the State Government’s decision to delay the state budget until after the federal election as a ‘‘shameful abuse’’ of the Victorian parliament.

Riverine Herald
News

Kialla Park Recreation Reserve to be redeveloped

The main oval at Kialla Park Recreation Reserve will soon be redeveloped, with a price tag of about $650 000. The contract to supply civil works and earthworks to the grounds will include the removal and replacement of turf surface, goal posts, an...

Ash Witoslawski
National

Closure a century after Fromelles ‘hell’

A family finally has closure 103 years after young Australian soldier Ralph Johnson died in the disastrous World War I battle of Fromelles.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Collingwood stars visit the Goulburn Valley

1. Bella Woods.

Shepparton News
World

Officer heard ‘thump’ before Damond shot

Officer Matthew Harrity says he had a “weird feeling” and heard a thump on his police vehicle before partner Mohamed Noor opened fire on Justine Damond.

AAP Newswire
Dairy

Forced out due to costs

Deniliquin is now home to very few dairy farms as numbers plummet in the most challenging times the dairy industry has ever faced.

Country News

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Local

News

Zimbabwean community members celebrate independence

The Zimbabwean community came together on Saturday to celebrate the country’s Independence Day celebrations. Held annually in Shepparton, the event is attended by people from across the Hume region and continues to grow in popularity each year...

Ash Witoslawski
News

Easter church service times

St Augustine’s Anglican Church, Shepparton Where: 93 Maude St, Shepparton. When: Good Friday, 9.30am; Easter Sunday, 6.30am Lighting of the New Fire and Eucharist, Easter Sunday 9.30am. St Paul’s Church, Rushworth Where: High St...

Shepparton News
Sport

Not giving Cole shoulder

The Benalla Showgrounds will be pumping this afternoon when the home side welcomes Seymour to town for a Good Friday Goulburn Valley League classic. Both The Saints and Lions are seemingly in the hotly contested finals mix and a win against the...

Alex Mitchell
News

Kialla Park Recreation Reserve to be redeveloped

The main oval at Kialla Park Recreation Reserve will soon be redeveloped, with a price tag of about $650 000. The contract to supply civil works and earthworks to the grounds will include the removal and replacement of turf surface, goal posts, an...

Ash Witoslawski
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

Wonder walls in Benalla

The Wall to Wall weekend once again drew massive numbers of tourists to Benalla and organisers are hailing it the best yet.

Simon Ruppert
News

Police out in force for Easter Long Weekend

Shepparton police will be out in force this Easter long weekend, armed with number plate recognition technology to sweep entire roadways and highways for infringing vehicles almost instantly.

Myles Peterson
Sport

Tigers fang for a triumph

Rochester’s tough draw to start the Goulburn Valley League season continues tomorrow with Kyabram travelling to Moon Oval for an Easter Saturday blockbuster. The Tigers fell to Echuca and Euroa in the first fortnight of their campaign, and coach...

Tyler Maher
News

Shepparton CFA officer grateful for support given

Shepparton CFA senior station officer Stephen Lewis is just one of many dads thankful for the expertise and care offered during visits to The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.

Ashlea Witoslawski
News

Numurkah man faces court over alleged one-punch assault

A man, 35, pleaded not guilty in Shepparton Magistrates’ Court yesterday to two charges stemming from an alleged one-punch assault in March last year.

Myles Peterson
Sport

School in for Bears

Under the bright lights of Deakin Reserve’s courts is a contest shaping up to be the match of the round, as two of the three undefeated Goulburn Valley League sides in the competition look to try and continue their perfect starts to the season...

Aydin Payne
Lifestyle

My Pet: special connection to Border Collie

Growing up in Numurkah and spending time on the family farm at Drumanure, David Byron thought two border collies would be a perfect fit for his first home. Showcasing a big backyard for the two boisterous dogs, Mr Byron said ‘‘the boys’’...

Madeleine Caccianiga

Real Estate

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

2 Yarra Court, Shepparton

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

For Sale |

12 Wakool Court, Shepparton

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

For Sale | $429,000

11 Alan St, Shepparton

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

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Opinion

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

Be road safe over Easter

Each time there is a long weekend or holiday period, the region’s police ask The News to assist with promoting road safety messages.

Shepparton News
Opinion

SPC deal with Coles welcomed

We strongly welcome yesterday’s announcement of a new partnership between Coles and SPC Ardmona.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Light at the end of a dark night

I have lived in Shepparton for more than two years.

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

Be road safe over Easter

Each time there is a long weekend or holiday period, the region’s police ask The News to assist with promoting road safety messages.

Shepparton News
Opinion

SPC deal with Coles welcomed

We strongly welcome yesterday’s announcement of a new partnership between Coles and SPC Ardmona.

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

Be road safe over Easter

Each time there is a long weekend or holiday period, the region’s police ask The News to assist with promoting road safety messages.

Shepparton News
Opinion

SPC deal with Coles welcomed

We strongly welcome yesterday’s announcement of a new partnership between Coles and SPC Ardmona.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Light at the end of a dark night

I have lived in Shepparton for more than two years.

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 Lawn Tennis Club Easter Tournament

The 95th annual Shepparton Easter tennis tournament will see hundreds of players from across the state converge in Shepparton for four days of tennis action in open, graded, veteran and junior events. The event is free for spectators

19-22

Tara Whitsed
Events

Euroa Village Farmers Market

Come along & support the Euroa Village Farmers’ Market, proudly presented by the Rotary Club with the support of the Strathbogie Shire Council & the State Government of Victoria. Proudly accredited with the Victorian Farmers Markets...

20

Simone Dunne
Events

Yarck Country Market

The Yarck Country Market takes place at the Yarck Hall on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00am to 1:30pm. The market helps to fund the hall maintenance and provides an outlet for local produce, jams, craft, plants and drinks including...

20

Simone Dunne
Events

Tocumwal Foreshore Market

Tocumwal Foreshore Markets Yes, we have grown a little since the Tocumwal Foreshore Market began in 1978 with Lynne and Chris George at the helm and today we are very pleased and thank them for having the inspiration and vision to start this great...

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Simone Dunne

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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

Reader Contributed

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Regional

News

Walsh demands the budget details

MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has slammed the State Government’s decision to delay the state budget until after the federal election as a ‘‘shameful abuse’’ of the Victorian parliament.

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

Rotary farewells dedicated member

The Rotary Club of Benalla. would like to mark the passing of long-term member Noel Meagher.

Benalla Ensign
News

Frustrated with rhetoric

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has infuriated Southern Riverina farmers with comments about a water rally in Albury.

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

Failure to act angers farmers

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack infuriated Southern Riverina farmers with comments about a water rally in Albury.

Cobram Courier
News

Australia Day expressions of interest wanted

Mitchell Shire is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations to host the 2020 Australia Day celebrations.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Glide into Strathallan says group

THE Echuca Kanyapella Landcare Group is encouraging people in the twin towns to make a trip to visit the Strathallan Glider Sanctuary after a recent tour there.

Campaspe News
News

O’K, we’re ready for the O’Keefe Challenge

THE MARATHON is the monster of running events.

Vanessa Wiltshire
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

Bulldogs to offer a stern test

ECHUCA’S senior football side is really looking the goods early in the Goulburn Valley League season.

Riverine Herald

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Rural

News

Authority calls out bullying

Growing tensions about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan have led to ‘‘disrespectful behaviour and even bullying’’ in communities according to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.

Country News
Water

$70m for river

The Federal Government has committed $70million to improve the health of the Darling River and prevent further mass fish kills.

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
Dairy

Forced out due to costs

Deniliquin is now home to very few dairy farms as numbers plummet in the most challenging times the dairy industry has ever faced.

Country 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

Thousands travel to the region’s silo art trail

In past years it would have been rare to see a traffic jam in the country towns of Goorambat, Devenish and St James, but with thousands of visitors travelling to see the towns’ silo art, it was a welcome occurrence.

Alana Christensen
Horticulture

Horticulture code changes in place, despite grower opposition

Changes to the Horticulture Code officially came into effect on Monday, despite widespread opposition from the industry.

Country News
News

Freedom focus on premium products

While industry chatter pointed towards a potential bid for Lion Dairy and Drinks, Freedom Foods managing director Rory Macleod has actually set the company’s sights much further from home. Freedom Foods is seeking to become a bigger player in the...

Dairy News
Working Dogs

Three legs just as good

How did he lose his leg?

Country News
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

Water battle between dairy farmers and almond growers intensifies

Northern Victorian dairy farmers are increasingly competing for water directly with almond plantations downstream, with water use by Lower Murray Water diverters more than doubling to 429Gl in the past 15 years.

Country News
Cropping

Avoid disease

Grain growers are being urged to use the new cereal and pulse disease guides when planning for the control of crop diseases this season.

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

Activists condemned

A meat industry leader has called vegans’ nationally co-ordinated trespass ‘‘an attack on regional Australia’’ and says it was harmful to anyone working in the $22billion sector.

Country News

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National & World

National

Morrison aiming to channel Sharks’ NRL win

Prime Minister Scott Morrison hopes the coalition can mirror Cronulla’s comeback win over Penrith in the NRL.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Life360 launches $145m Australian IPO

US family tracking app operator Life360 has launched a $145 million initial public offering in Australia.

AAP Newswire
World

Aust DJ pleads not guilty to kidnapping

Roscoe Holyoake was arrested by concerned citizens who saw him allegedly pick up a two-year-old boy on a San Francisco street.

AAP Newswire
World

Officer heard ‘thump’ before Damond shot

Officer Matthew Harrity says he had a “weird feeling” and heard a thump on his police vehicle before partner Mohamed Noor opened fire on Justine Damond.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Zahra loses suspension and fine appeal

Jockey Mark Zahra has lost his appeal against the severity of a 25-meeting suspension and $3800 fine for careless riding in a race at Randwick.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Pies’ slick AFL victory pleases Buckley

Things started to click for Collingwood in the AFL as they doubled Brisbane’s score to send the Lions crashing back to ground at the Gabba.

AAP Newswire
National

Closure a century after Fromelles ‘hell’

A family finally has closure 103 years after young Australian soldier Ralph Johnson died in the disastrous World War I battle of Fromelles.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Kodak Black arrested at Canadian border

American rapper Kodak Black has been released on bail after he was arrested at the Canadian border on drug and weapons charges.

AAP Newswire
National

Teen charged with Brisbane doctor’s murder

Police have arrested a 17-year-old and charged him with murder after a Brisbane doctor was shot dead at his home earlier this week.

AAP Newswire