EDITOR'S PICKS

Minister defends candidate’s cheque photo

Liberal candidate Georgina Downer was rightly promoting a government commitment when she handed out a cheque for a grant, a cabinet minister says.

AAP Newswire

2 minutes ago

Olivia Cartwright makes GVBD history

History was made at Mooroopna Bowls Club on Thursday.

Tyler Maher

ATM theft at Wakool

Police are investigating the theft of an ATM from a Wakool business early Wednesday morning.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Army displays simulation technology

The Australian Army is recruiting civilians to work in simulated warfare training exercises designed to improve the command skills of its officers.

Myles Peterson

Army displays simulation technology

The Australian Army is recruiting civilians to work in simulated warfare training exercises designed to improve the command skills of its officers.

Myles Peterson

No leniency for Trump ex-aide Manafort

Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort is facing a potentially lengthy sentence after pleading guilty to conspiracy against the United States.

AAP Newswire

57 minutes ago

Drum speaks following a chaotic fortnight in parliament

Taking time between a succession of divisions in Federal Parliament yesterday, Member for Murray Damian Drum gave a wide-ranging interview to The News in which he discussed the uncertainty of minority government, Labor’s proposed milk floor price, water buy-backs, parliamentary corruption, the sale of SPC Ardmona and the looming federal election.

Myles Peterson

Putting technology to best use

Agriculture technology services provider Precision Agriculture is expanding and with it comes good news for northern Victoria and southern NSW farmers.

Rodney Woods

Finance

Property bust rattles Australian economy

Housing prices have dropped by more than in fifth in areas of Sydney, an impact that’s had ripple effects throughout Australia’s economy.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

No leniency for Trump ex-aide Manafort

Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort is facing a potentially lengthy sentence after pleading guilty to conspiracy against the United States.

AAP Newswire

57 minutes ago

Drum speaks following a chaotic fortnight in parliament

Myles Peterson

Putting technology to best use

Agriculture technology services provider Precision Agriculture is expanding and with it comes good news for northern Victoria and southern NSW farmers.

Rodney Woods

Finance

Property bust rattles Australian economy

Housing prices have dropped by more than in fifth in areas of Sydney, an impact that’s had ripple effects throughout Australia’s economy.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

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Fire destroys house in Mooroopna

Emergency services were called to a structure fire that destroyed a house in Macisaac Road, Mooroopna this morning. CFA operations officer Travis Harris said four CFA units from Mooroopna and Shepparton responded to the call at 9.48am. Upon...

Laura Briggs

19 Feb 2019

34-year-old woman to face court over house fire in Shepparton

Police and CFA attended a house fire in Shepparton yesterday February 17 at about 2.45pm. The fire caused damage to the side of the house, carport and car. Two people were home at the time of the fire and were not injured. Investigators from...

Shepparton News

Real Estate

985 Archer Rd, Kialla

Enjoy the serenity Luxury country living with bushland privacy Just 15 minutes’ drive from town, this sumptuous five-bedroom home offers space and lifestyle, all screened from the outside world by mature native trees. Set on 8ha, this property is...

Angela Comline

Family faces anxious wait over pet dog Snoop

A Kialla family has been overwhelmed by the media attention and public support received after it emerged their daughter’s companion animal faced the prospect of being destroyed.

Myles Peterson

Mathew D’Agostino wanted for aggravated burglary and assault matters

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Mathew Vincent D’Agostino. There is a warrant to arrest the 39-year-old in relation to aggravated burglary and assault matters. D’Agostino is described as approximately 170cm tall, with...

Shepparton News

Riverine Herald

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - February 23

Organisers are getting ready for this year’s Johnno’s Run, with more than 70 people already signed up to take part in the event on July 28. In preparation, the Johnno’s Run team is holding a launch on March 4 at 6pm at Scenic Drive

Riverine Herald

14 hours ago

Shepparton’s Princess Park to be transformed

A plan sketching out future directions for Princess Park, Shepparton, and help develop it into a more prominent sports precinct was described as long overdue by councillors at a meeting this week.

Shepparton News

Festival body criticises ‘high risk’ list

The NSW government has been accused of adopting a “chaotic policy-on-the-run” approach after its latest announcement on music festival licensing.

AAP Newswire

4 hours ago

A keen eye on the world

We received a number of photographs recently from Benalla’s Rene Martens.

Reader Contributed

Nun vents anger at Vatican abuse summit

“Why did we keep silent for so long?” Nigerian nun Veronica Openibo has asked at the Vatican child abuse summit as a journalist said the church must act.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Small grants program to help dairy communities

THE GARDINER Dairy Foundation is offering grants of up to $5000 to not-for-profit groups to strengthen small Victorian dairy communities in Gippsland, northern Victoria and south-west Victoria. The Gardiner Dairy Foundation’s Working in Dairy...

Dairy News

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Army displays simulation technology

The Australian Army is recruiting civilians to work in simulated warfare training exercises designed to improve the command skills of its officers.

Myles Peterson

Drum speaks following a chaotic fortnight in parliament

Myles Peterson

Olivia Cartwright makes GVBD history

History was made at Mooroopna Bowls Club on Thursday.

Tyler Maher

Shepparton’s Princess Park to be transformed

A plan sketching out future directions for Princess Park, Shepparton, and help develop it into a more prominent sports precinct was described as long overdue by councillors at a meeting this week.

Shepparton News

Education

Countdown to China on

Verney Road School students are getting excited about an upcoming trip to China, making it the school’s fourth trip overseas since 2010.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Entertainment

Plan is to kickstart Shepparton entertainment industry

When Patrick Choudhary graduated from Notre Dame College three years ago, he had his sights set on real estate in Melbourne.

Tara Whitsed

High tea to raise funds for cystic fibrosis victims

The Long family will head to Melbourne this month to participate in the 65km for Cystic Fibrosis event, hoping to hand deliver a Shepparton donation from next Saturday’s high tea at Emerald Bank.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Suns under-20s to tackle Box Hill

Goulburn Valley’s under-20s did not find the start to the National Premier League season they were after, and their task tonight is to gain redemption.

Alex Mitchell

Bridge works to bring structures up to scratch

Almost $1.4million of interim works will be undertaken to ensure two old bridges in Greater Shepparton can remain usable until the end of their natural lives.

Thomas Moir

Drought payments criticised as inadequate

The Victorian Government is making payments of up to $2500 available to young northern Victoria dairy farmers or dairy farmers receiving the Farm Household Allowance as part of a drought package in response to ‘‘unprecedented conditions’’.

Thomas Moir

GV Suns home-opener preview

McEwen Reserve will be open for business tonight when the Goulburn Valley Suns return home for the first time this season.

Alex Mitchell

Lifestyle

Goulburn Valley’s World Day of Prayer

Followers of the Christian and Catholic faith will unite this coming Friday for World Day of Prayer.

Laura Briggs

22 hours ago

Real Estate

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Moving from a drinking culture

It is one year on from the release of an explosive report into Sydney University’s orientation week traditions that has prompted people to ask the question — has anything changed?

Shepparton News

Galleries

A keen eye on the world

We received a number of photographs recently from Benalla’s Rene Martens.

Reader Contributed

Wyndham Early Learning Centre learn about pet ownership

Kindergarten kids learned the rules of responsible pet ownership with GV Vets co-owner Frances Jenner this week

Shepparton News

Eastern GV CWA conference

1.Lea Watts, Cathy Shields and Joan Leeder are all a part of the Shepparton Sunset Branch.

Shepparton News

Social

Simone Dunne

Zazoo the pineapple conure is a very cheeky family pet who loves a cuddle. Pictured here with Izabellah Kemp, Zazoo also loves a to have showers!

Reader Contributed

Regional

Riverine Herald

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - February 23

Riverine Herald

14 hours ago

ReMENber it’s all right to talk

FIFTY people took home some important health tips after the Kyabram Masonic Lodge’s recent men’s health night.

Kyabram Free Press

Septic solutions

In order to keep your septic tank working at its best, it is essential to get it pumped out regularly.

Benalla Ensign

ATM theft at Wakool

Police are investigating the theft of an ATM from a Wakool business early Wednesday morning.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Groups slam govt. strategy

The NSW Government’s strategy to manage irrigators’ use of floodwaters has been slammed in a joint submission by researchers, irrigators, graziers and a Darling River community group.

Southern Riverina News

Doggie-doo bags help keep path clear

With about nine million dogs in Australia and a medium-sized dog creating about 180kg of poo a year, the odds are in favour of you stepping in a canine calling card at some point in your travels.

Kieren Tilly

Findings on campfires are worrying

Parks Victoria is alarmed at the number of people who don’t know how to properly extinguish a campfire.

Seymour Telegraph

How should our forests be managed in future?

IT IS time to have your say on the future management of Victoria’s forests through the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) website.

Campaspe News

20 Feb 2019

Undie run helps kids

EIGHT women from 3523 Fitness Centre in Heathcote donned their gold wings, Calvin Kleins and glitter spray for Cupid’s Undie Run in Shepparton on Sunday.

Vanessa Wiltshire

Woman killed

A Shepparton woman has died following a single car crash in Tatura last Wednesday.

Tatura Guardian

Police Beat

Car windows smashed Vandals smashed every window of a car parked in Whites Road on Saturday morning, February 16. Despite the smashed windows the Toyota Corolla was unable to be driven after it had hit a kangaroo. A South Road resident’s car...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Council progresses director recruitment

The process to appoint three new director positions for Federation Council is on track, following a confidential discussion at council’s monthly meeting yesterday. The imminent selections follow council’s new organisation structure as announced...

Jarryd Barca

New events are a gift for clubs

THE 2019 Apex Gift is little more than a week away.

Andrew Johnston

Rural

Putting technology to best use

Agriculture technology services provider Precision Agriculture is expanding and with it comes good news for northern Victoria and southern NSW farmers.

Rodney Woods

Water

Drought help still growing

A series of Agriculture Victoria workshops will be held next month, supporting farmers affected by ongoing dry conditions and December flash-flooding in the state’s east.

Country News

16 hours ago

Animal Health

Managing the risk of mastitis in hot weather

TWO RECENT discussions were a reminder of how hot weather can significantly influence the risk of mastitis in dairy herds. The first was a farm which uses a mechanical teat scrubber as part of the pre-milking routine to clean teats prior to cups on...

Rod Dyson

15 Feb 2019

Small grants program to help dairy communities

Dairy News

Livestock

Fresh attack on live exports

Newly-released documents have revealed conditions aboard live export ships carrying Australian sheep to the Middle East, which the RSPCA says are unacceptable.

Country News

18 hours ago

Markets

Indonesia — a growing market opportunity for Australian exporters?

INDONESIA IS the fourth most populous country in the world and one of the fastest growing economies in southeast Asia. It is also a country of increasing importance and interest among South-East major dairy exporters. While some suggest Indonesi...

Sofia Omstedt

15 Feb 2019

Silos are still a drawcard

In the main street of Tungamah, a kookaburra and two brolgas overlook the town.

Alana Christensen

Horticulture

Action call on climate change

Farmers have called for urgent action to address climate change in the wake of a new report detailing the extent to which climate change has fuelled extreme weather events in 2018.

Alana Christensen

Former dairy farmer honoured

FORMER TOOLAMBA dairy farmer Raymond Luscombe has been honoured with a Medal of the Order of Australia for his work with the community. In early January, Mr Luscombe received a letter confirming his OAM, which came as a shock for the humble retired...

Liz Mellino

Parties clash over drought-proofing funds

The Federal Government has taken aim at Labor, slamming the party’s decision not to support the Drought Future Fund.

Country News

Machinery & Products

Technology and simple solutions hit the mark

TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES to answer the increasingly complex questions posed by agriculture today, but for Tim Slater, who has been around the industry his whole life, it’s the simple solutions, often devised with the least resources, that still...

Dairy News

15 Feb 2019

Management

The time of our lives

GETTING THE timing right is a key to farming as Rachelle De Haas and her partner Mathew Donovan are finding out on a family farm near Heywood. Rachelle and Mathew are farming with her parents Renee and Judith De Haas, who have owned the property for...

Rick Bayne

Water

Growers hoping for good 2019

Sporadic rain may have led to a ‘‘mixed bag’’ across the region, but growers are continuing to be positive in the lead-up to the new season, according to one local agronomist.

Country News

Cropping

Technology focus at Bendigo

Artificial intelligence could provide a game-changing weapon for Australian grain growers in their battle against costly weeds within their farming systems.

Country News

39 minutes ago

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

Help needed to keep up with technology

Adoption of emerging agricultural technology is occurring at a rate faster than the opportunities can be understood, according to two new reports.

Country News

National & World

Minister defends candidate’s cheque photo

Liberal candidate Georgina Downer was rightly promoting a government commitment when she handed out a cheque for a grant, a cabinet minister says.

AAP Newswire

2 minutes ago

Finance

Property bust rattles Australian economy

Housing prices have dropped by more than in fifth in areas of Sydney, an impact that’s had ripple effects throughout Australia’s economy.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

No leniency for Trump ex-aide Manafort

Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman Paul Manafort is facing a potentially lengthy sentence after pleading guilty to conspiracy against the United States.

AAP Newswire

57 minutes ago

Nun vents anger at Vatican abuse summit

“Why did we keep silent for so long?” Nigerian nun Veronica Openibo has asked at the Vatican child abuse summit as a journalist said the church must act.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Horse Racing

Former Weir horses in Rosehill trifecta

Three stayers formerly trained by the disqualified Darren Weir have run one-two-three in the Listed Parramatta Cup at Rosehill.

AAP Newswire

13 hours ago

AFL

Struggling Dogs eyeing AFLW reinforcements

Former No.1 draft pick Isabel Huntington is set to return to bolster the Western Bulldogs’ last-gasp attempt to make the AFLW finals.

AAP Newswire

4 hours ago

Festival body criticises ‘high risk’ list

The NSW government has been accused of adopting a “chaotic policy-on-the-run” approach after its latest announcement on music festival licensing.

AAP Newswire

4 hours ago

Entertainment

Singin’ in the Rain director Donen dies

Film director and choreographer Stanley Donen, who worked with Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Fred Astaire on films such as Singing’ in the Rain, has died.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago