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National

PM hints at changes to Liberal recruitment

The prime minister has suggested changes could be made to boost the number of Liberal women in parliament, as he grapples with Kelly O’Dwyer’s resignation.

AAP Newswire

Numurkah’s Tim Arnel completes perfect 10

Numurkah’s Tim Arnel lived any bowler’s dream on Saturday, taking all 10 wickets in Euroa’s second innings to complete a historic feat. Paceman Arnel finished with immaculate figures of 10-25 from 11.4 overs, believed to be the first 10-wicket...

Alex Mitchell

16 hours ago

One month until the expo

The Seymour Alternative Farming Expo will be back for another year at Kings Park in Seymour.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Shepparton Art Museum building future considered by council

What will the current Shepparton Art Museum building be used for once it moves into the city’s forthcoming new SAM at Victoria Park Lake?

Thomas Moir

Shepparton Art Museum building future considered by council

What will the current Shepparton Art Museum building be used for once it moves into the city’s forthcoming new SAM at Victoria Park Lake?

Thomas Moir

May plans next move, delayed Brexit looms

British Prime Minister Theresa May is pondering her next move as the fight over the terms of Brexit continues in parliament and a delay seems ever more likely.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Cannabis bust at Mooroopna and Kialla properties

More than 200 cannabis plants were seized from properties in Kialla and Mooroopna yesterday as part of an ongoing investigation into cannabis crop houses across Victoria.

Liz Mellino

‘Black Joe’ made an indelible

Joe Vraca’s big hands reached out to many people in his lifetime, and last week the community returned his generosity with an embrace of its own.

Country News

Finance

Atlassian surges on ‘ripper’ $1bn year

Investors have rallied around Aussie tech giant Atlassian after the software provider eclipsed $US1 billion in calendar year revenue for the first time.

AAP Newswire

May plans next move, delayed Brexit looms

British Prime Minister Theresa May is pondering her next move as the fight over the terms of Brexit continues in parliament and a delay seems ever more likely.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Cannabis bust at Mooroopna and Kialla properties

More than 200 cannabis plants were seized from properties in Kialla and Mooroopna yesterday as part of an ongoing investigation into cannabis crop houses across Victoria.

Liz Mellino

‘Black Joe’ made an indelible

Joe Vraca’s big hands reached out to many people in his lifetime, and last week the community returned his generosity with an embrace of its own.

Country News

Finance

Atlassian surges on ‘ripper’ $1bn year

Investors have rallied around Aussie tech giant Atlassian after the software provider eclipsed $US1 billion in calendar year revenue for the first time.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

Gastro sweeps along the Murray

HOLIDAY-MAKERS in Echuca-Moama have been left with a bad taste in their mouth as gastro continues to sweep through caravan and holiday parks along the Murray River.

Charmayne Allison

14 Jan 2019

Body of former Shepparton woman found in WA’s Pilbara

A search has resumed for former Shepparton mother Felicity Shadbolt, who went missing while bushwalking in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

John Lewis

Notorious killer, ‘Mr Stinky’, charged with 31 historical offences

Notorious rapist and murderer, known as ‘Mr Stinky’, has been charged with 31 offences stemming from 11 incidents between 1971 and 1984. 74-year-old Raymond Edmunds is currently serving life in prison without parole for the brutal murder of...

Shepparton News

Police seize commercial quantity of cannabis in Kialla

Police executed a warrant at a house in Kialla this morning where a commercial quantity of cannabis was located along with a sophisticated hydroponic set up. Two men from Melbourne were arrested as part of the investigation and will attend the...

Shepparton News

Solider dies during training drill at Puckapunyal

A soldier died yesterday morning during a training drill at the Puckapunyal Military Training Area. The Australian Army soldier collapsed during training at around 7.30am yesterday, with ADF personnel attempting to resuscitate him as paramedics were...

Shepparton News

No flies on our campers

THE ‘No Flies On Us’ community awareness and education campaign has been targeting campers and holiday makers along the Murray this summer with information packs.

Riverine Herald

Police seize commercial quantity of cannabis in Kialla

Shepparton News

National

Accused killer in court over Aiia’s death

The 20-year-old man accused of the murder and rape of international student Aiia Maasarwe is expected to reappear in the Melbourne Magistrates Court.

AAP Newswire

Local

Kids get to know about turtles at SPC KidsTown

Turtles were the talk of SPC KidsTown yesterday as local children and adults learned more about the hard-shell reptiles.

Ashlea Witoslawski

No deal in sight to end US govt shutdown

US President Donald Trump says his immigration deal doesn’t include amnesty for the Dreamers, as the Democrats continue to push for the government to reopen.

AAP Newswire

Dairy

New minister offers boost for dairy skills

The state’s new agriculture minister has marked her first trip to northern Victoria in the job by announcing $35000 in funding for an industry-led project aimed at boosting jobs, training and skills across the dairy sector.

Rodney Woods

Local

Shepparton Art Museum building future considered by council

What will the current Shepparton Art Museum building be used for once it moves into the city’s forthcoming new SAM at Victoria Park Lake?

Thomas Moir

Cannabis bust at Mooroopna and Kialla properties

More than 200 cannabis plants were seized from properties in Kialla and Mooroopna yesterday as part of an ongoing investigation into cannabis crop houses across Victoria.

Liz Mellino

Numurkah’s Tim Arnel completes perfect 10

Alex Mitchell

16 hours ago

Police seize commercial quantity of cannabis in Kialla

Shepparton News

Education

Workshops to help Shepparton African community with new skills

Workshops aimed at strengthening the life skills of Shepparton’s African community will be held in February and March.

John Lewis

Entertainment

Pecan Summer Film Screening at Riverlinks WestSide

Shepparton Riverlinks has partnered with Short Black Opera to present a film screening commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Cummeragunja walk-off.

Laura Briggs

Council’s parking service under review

A review of Greater Shepparton City Council’s parking service to look at service delivery and how it can be improved is under way.

Thomas Moir

Gators with big weekend tasks

Double duty awaits the Shepparton Gators this weekend as the side completes its Country Basketball League north-east division regular season fixture.

Alex Mitchell

Lifestyle

Super lemon surprise at Mooroopna’s Cafe 3629

Making lemonade out of lemons will be easy for the staff at Mooroopna’s Café 3629 after a lemon weighing almost a kilo was brought in from a friend of a friend this week.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Climate change grants for regional communities

Climate change could be tackled at a regional level with the help of new Victorian Government grant funding.

Tara Whitsed

Shepparton News sports fantasy is here

There is certainly more than one way to develop an idea.

Shepparton News

15 Jan 2019

Lifestyle

Give a pet a home: Ruby

Do not be fooled by this face, Ruby is a friendly young dog who is looking for a new home.

Shepparton News

Real Estate

Find your place

For Sale | $399 000 to $420 000

10 Golf Drive, Shepparton

For Sale | Auction

8 Beaumaris St, Shepparton

For Sale | $495,000

20 Wallace St, Congupna

Opinion

Letter to the editor

What a waste Kevin Saxton, Shepparton The residents of Numurkah and surrounding districts must be relieved to see, at last, the pile of waste tyres on private property being removed. But, isn’t it typical of the Labor government to just spend...

Reader Contributed

Letter to the editor

Concerned

Reader Contributed

Pill testing is no answer to wider drug problem

If you’ve been watching television lately you might think that pill testing is the newest solution to the drug epidemic and this wonderful answer is being opposed by unreasonable conservatives.

Shepparton News

Letters to the Editor

Keep posts nice

Reader Contributed

Letter to the editor

Reader Contributed

Letter to the editor

Concerned

Reader Contributed

Pill testing is no answer to wider drug problem

If you’ve been watching television lately you might think that pill testing is the newest solution to the drug epidemic and this wonderful answer is being opposed by unreasonable conservatives.

Shepparton News

Letter to the editor

Reader Contributed

Letter to the editor

Concerned

Reader Contributed

Pill testing is no answer to wider drug problem

If you’ve been watching television lately you might think that pill testing is the newest solution to the drug epidemic and this wonderful answer is being opposed by unreasonable conservatives.

Shepparton News

Letters to the Editor

Keep posts nice

Reader Contributed

Galleries

Local

Kids get to know about turtles at SPC KidsTown

Turtles were the talk of SPC KidsTown yesterday as local children and adults learned more about the hard-shell reptiles.

Ashlea Witoslawski

Galleries

Cool clay play at KidsTown

SPC KidsTown is home to 50 new clay faces and mud monsters among the forest trees, made by Shepparton and district travellers who visited the complex yesterday.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Galleries

Families enjoy baby rhyme time at Shepparton library

Baby rhyme time was a great place to shelter from the heat yesterday, with all attending enjoying songs, finger play, rhymes and stories.

Madeleine Caccianiga

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EVENTS

International Dairy Week

The annual International Dairy Week is on again! IDW Australia is a forum to showcase the latest developments in Australian dairy cattle, farming practices, dairy knowledge, breeding and genetics, machinery, equipment and technology, environmental...

20-24

Liz Mellino

20 Jan

Tape It

Monday 21 January, 10am-3.00pm at Maude Street Mall. All ages. Free. Artist: Briony Barr Using colourful electrical tape kids will collectively create a large-scale floor drawing and take over the mall. Based on rules provided by Briony Barr the...

Tara Whitsed

21 Jan

Nurture Nature

Learn about critters of all sizes during a two hour program of fun and educational environmental and cultural activities hosted by Goulburn Murray Landcare Network, Goulburn Valley Water, Parks Victoria and RiverConnect. Let’s learn how to...

Liz Mellino

22 Jan

Healthy eating ideas for kids

Looking for delicious ways to get your kids eating healthy food? Or maybe your need quick lunchbox ideas? Come and join Primary Care Connect’s Health Team for this informative and interactive session which will give you all the answers. Age...

Liz Mellino

23 Jan

Contributed Photos

Contributed Photos

Glowing sunset

This photo was sent in by Jot Bhullar who had a great view of the breath-taking colours in Friday night’s sunset

Reader Contributed

Contributed Photos

Warm and cloudy conditions

Benalla photographer Rene Martens from RenSmart Photography captured this image during a warm drive to work recently

Reader Contributed

Contributed Photos

Dust storm at Lake Cooper

Jenni Clarke snapped these photos a couple of weeks ago of a dust storm originating on the dry bed of Lake Cooper. She said the photos were taken around 8.30pm

Reader Contributed

14 Jan 2019

Regional

No flies on our campers

THE ‘No Flies On Us’ community awareness and education campaign has been targeting campers and holiday makers along the Murray this summer with information packs.

Riverine Herald

Keeping water in spotlight

PROTECTING regional communities continued to be the focus for the Speak Up campaign during 2018.

Kyabram Free Press

16 hours ago

Stories to be shared at Australia Day ceremonies

A variety of interesting and inspiring guest speakers are lined up to present at upcoming Australia Day ceremonies, which will be taking place in Avenel, Euroa, Longwood, Nagambie, Strathbogie and Violet Town on Saturday, January 26.

Benalla Ensign

One month until the expo

The Seymour Alternative Farming Expo will be back for another year at Kings Park in Seymour.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

‘Moral urgency’

‘‘It has now become a moral urgency to deal with the issues of a zero water allocation.’’

Southern Riverina News

Holiday-makers in Cobram hit with gastro

Holiday-makers in Cobram and across the region have been left with a bad taste in their mouth as gastro continues to sweep through caravan and holiday parks along the Murray River.

Cobram Courier

Short stories to entertain, but easily forgotten

No Middle Name

Seymour Telegraph

Quick is first female MD for GM Water

GOULBURN-MURRAY Water (GMW) has announced the appointment of Shepparton resident Charmaine Quick as managing director.

Campaspe News

Call is going out for organics event

EXPRESSIONS of interest from people or organisations to speak and exhibit at the 2019 Loddon Mallee organics recovery information series for the horticulture industry are now open.

McIvor Times

Hundreds mourn Joe Vraca’s death

About 900 mourners swamped Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Tatura to farewell Murchison businessman, Guiseppe ‘‘Joe’’ Vraca last week.

Tatura Guardian

Duncan enters children’s book genre

Former local boy Sam Duncan has released his first children’s book titled In the Land of Every Animal. Duncan chose to write the stories in rhyming verse, a style he’s enjoyed since reading his grandmother’s and renowned local poet (Audrey...

Jared Loughnan

Alternative expo is back

Almost 500 exhibitors will be on display at this year’s Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. Held in the heart of Victoria at Kings Park in Seymour, 22 000 visitors are expected to attend the three-day event early next month. Event manager Susie...

Corowa Free Press

Winning week: GMC teams dominate rivals

IT’S A week every young cricketer looks forward to.

Andrew Johnston

Rural

‘Black Joe’ made an indelible

Joe Vraca’s big hands reached out to many people in his lifetime, and last week the community returned his generosity with an embrace of its own.

Country News

Water

Low water not so bad

About 200 carp have died in Richardson’s Lagoon near Echuca as a result of expected low water levels.

Country News

Animal Health

Keep cows cool this summer

CLIMATE CHANGE is leading to warmer Australian summers with an increased number of hot days and warmer nights. This increases the risk of heat stress, leading to adverse effects on herd health and farm profitability. Effects of heat stress Reduced...

Gemma Chuck

13 Dec 2018

Dairy

New minister offers boost for dairy skills

Rodney Woods

Livestock

Open day will focus on bulls

Brian and Wayne Mobbs, of High Spa Angus in Daylesford, are hoping 2019 is a kinder year to all in terms of weather and market conditions.

Country News

Markets

Don’t forget global markets

WITH MANY eyes focused on the current feed shortage in Australia and resultant surge in feed costs, global markets have taken something of a back seat. Apart from helpful depreciation of the Australian dollar, there hasn’t been much to jolt our...

John Droppert

13 Dec 2018

A true gentleman devoted to

Those who knew Rod Harmer would say he was a true gentleman who maintained respect, honesty and kindness wherever he went.

Country News

Horticulture

Weather has its challenges

The dry and hot conditions that have greeted northern Victoria recently have made it difficult for orchardists as they wrap up the apricot harvest.

Rodney Woods

09 Jan 2019

Genetics go under the hammer

TOP GENETICS will once again be on offer at International Dairy Week at the World Wide Sires Evolution Sale. Taking place on Tuesday, January 23, the evening sale will see genetics from across the country go under the hammer, including high ranking...

Dairy News

North East deer numbers in spotlight

Deer numbers in north-east Victoria have exploded in recent years as humans and deer compete for space and resources in the region.

Country News

Machinery & Products

Wrapping up a hypothetical silage venture

I’D BE willing to wager that every machinery enthusiast has their share of ‘aspirational’ purchases. The machines that you don’t strictly need, but with whose hypothetical selection and applications you preoccupy your spare time. I have...

John Droppert

13 Dec 2018

Management

Lifelong love of showing

DAVID SPOKES has been showing cattle since he was 14, but competing at International Dairy Week is always the pinnacle. “I’ll be going to dairy week’ til the day I drop dead,” the 57-year-old farmer from Cobden says. And he doesn’t do it...

Rick Bayne

19 hours ago

Water

Basin targets at high risk Authority warns

A number of efficiency measures are at a ‘high risk’ of missing their June 2019 targets, with the Murray-Darling Basin Authority revealing less than 2Gl of the 62Gl target had been contracted for delivery.

Country News

Cropping

Corn drinks up sun and water

While the hot summer is wilting some pastures a few irrigated summer crops are thriving.

Country News

08 Jan 2019

From the Experts

New tech helps manage cows

A NEW cow ‘fit bit’ is making it easier to diagnose sick cows and influence management decisions around fertility and performance. Cow Manager uses a small ear tag to monitor and record cow activity, temperature, eating, rumination and resting...

Dairy News

14 Jan 2019

Rain a key to 2019 production

While 2018 will be remembered for below average rainfall, the smallest winter crop for a decade on the east coast, record high wool and lamb prices plus high feed costs, 2019’s main players will be rainfall, horticulture exports and milk production.

Country News

National & World

National

PM hints at changes to Liberal recruitment

The prime minister has suggested changes could be made to boost the number of Liberal women in parliament, as he grapples with Kelly O’Dwyer’s resignation.

AAP Newswire

Finance

Atlassian surges on ‘ripper’ $1bn year

Investors have rallied around Aussie tech giant Atlassian after the software provider eclipsed $US1 billion in calendar year revenue for the first time.

AAP Newswire

May plans next move, delayed Brexit looms

British Prime Minister Theresa May is pondering her next move as the fight over the terms of Brexit continues in parliament and a delay seems ever more likely.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

No deal in sight to end US govt shutdown

US President Donald Trump says his immigration deal doesn’t include amnesty for the Dreamers, as the Democrats continue to push for the government to reopen.

AAP Newswire

Horse Racing

All-Star Mile on radar for Redkirk Warrior

Connections of multiple Group One-winner Redkirk Warrior are looking to stretch the gelding out in distance this campaign to try to gain an All-Star Mile spot.

AAP Newswire

11 hours ago

AFL

Eagle Sheppard won’t dwell on GF heartache

Brad Sheppard won’t dwell on missing out on last year’s premiership, saying he still felt part of the celebrations despite not playing in the grand final.

AAP Newswire