EDITOR'S PICKS

Dead Melbourne woman’s mum speaks of loss

The mother and a cousin of the woman who died in a Melbourne brawl on the weekend are calling for justice, as police continue their investigation.

AAP Newswire

59 minutes ago

Hopping to be a Joey

Shepparton soccer product Josh Rachele was excited to be rubbing shoulders with some of the nation’s best coaches and under-16 players last week.

Tyler Maher

Deni Menshed is helping police look their best

The Deniliquin Menshed can now claim some responsibility for the professional appearance of our local police.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Fight the scourge

People are being encouraged to host a social event to help put an end to family violence.

Laura Briggs

25 minutes ago

Fight the scourge

People are being encouraged to host a social event to help put an end to family violence.

Laura Briggs

25 minutes ago

Fourteen dead in Kabul blast as VP returns

At least 14 people have died and several more have been hurt after a suicide attack in Kabul greeted the return of Afghan vice president Abdul Rashid Dostum.

AAP Newswire

6 hours ago

In Monday’s News - Angel Baby: 10 years on

For the special report, see tomorrow’s News

Shepparton News

17 hours ago

Last year’s deer harvest largest on record

The new 2017 deer harvest report has revealed 106000 deer were taken by nearly 37000 licensed recreational deer hunters across Victoria, in what is the largest deer harvest on record.

Country News

Finance

Coopers takes can-do approach to Pale Ale

Changing tastes for beers in cans has led Coopers to add a tinnie option to its flagship Pale Ale range.

AAP Newswire

Fourteen dead in Kabul blast as VP returns

At least 14 people have died and several more have been hurt after a suicide attack in Kabul greeted the return of Afghan vice president Abdul Rashid Dostum.

AAP Newswire

6 hours ago

In Monday’s News - Angel Baby: 10 years on

For the special report, see tomorrow’s News

Shepparton News

17 hours ago

Last year’s deer harvest largest on record

The new 2017 deer harvest report has revealed 106000 deer were taken by nearly 37000 licensed recreational deer hunters across Victoria, in what is the largest deer harvest on record.

Country News

Finance

Coopers takes can-do approach to Pale Ale

Changing tastes for beers in cans has led Coopers to add a tinnie option to its flagship Pale Ale range.

AAP Newswire

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Man arrested after series of rammings in Shepparton

Shepparton News

Man arrested after series of rammings in Shepparton

Shepparton News

Angelo Russo jailed for five years for shooting of David Calandro

A Victorian farmer who says he tripped on an eggplant when he fatally shot a man in the head has been jailed for five years. Angelo Russo, 55, pleaded guilty to manslaughter over the February 2017 death of David Calandro, 43, who was shot in front...

Shepparton News

Angelo Russo jailed for five years for shooting of David Calandro

Shepparton News

Woman critical after car crash near Euroa

Emergency services are on the scene of a vehicle accident near Euroa. The accident has happened on Shepparton-Euroa Rd. It is believed to involve a single vehicle. Traffic is being diverted through Violet Town. More to come

Shepparton News

Its tourism gold for Rich River

RICH River Golf Club Resort got a lot richer on Saturday night when it was named the best tourist destination at the Riverina Murray Regional Tourism Awards.

Riverine Herald

City’s ‘premier facility’ plan

A new netball court, catch nets, better toilets and an oval redevelopment are all flagged in a newly released document on what could be on the horizon for Deakin Reserve.

Shepparton News

Too many hanging on the telephone: survey

Telco customers are having to spend an average of 13 days trying to get problematic service issues resolved, a survey has found.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Cool Heads, Shepparton - July 18

The Cool Heads young driver road safety program was held at Shepparton’s Eastbank Centre on Wednesday night

Laura Briggs

Gunman arrested after deadly LA stand-off

A woman was shot dead when a gunman ran into a Los Angeles supermarket where he held dozens of people hostage for three hours before surrendering to police.

AAP Newswire

Dairy

Fonterra backs opening price

The opening milk price of $5.80/kgMS is a strong price relative to the industry and compared to last year, Fonterra Australia managing director Rene Dedoncker said early this week.

Rodney Woods

Local

Fight the scourge

People are being encouraged to host a social event to help put an end to family violence.

Laura Briggs

25 minutes ago

In Monday’s News - Angel Baby: 10 years on

For the special report, see tomorrow’s News

Shepparton News

17 hours ago

Hopping to be a Joey

Shepparton soccer product Josh Rachele was excited to be rubbing shoulders with some of the nation’s best coaches and under-16 players last week.

Tyler Maher

City’s ‘premier facility’ plan

A new netball court, catch nets, better toilets and an oval redevelopment are all flagged in a newly released document on what could be on the horizon for Deakin Reserve.

Shepparton News

Education

Generating ways to re-engage

Topics have been discussed, ideas have been bounced around and people have been equipped to improve engagement of young people in education.

Laura Briggs

55 minutes ago

Entertainment

Rachael Shipard a Australian National Piano Award finalist

Brisbane-based pianist Rachael Shipard grew up in a musical household.

Tara Whitsed

Fee price hike shock

A sudden increase in fees on home visits by Princess Park Clinic has drawn the ire of people with parents in aged care.

Myles Peterson

Lions still in the finals mix

Mulwala delivered with its backs to the wall last weekend, but nothing short of the same will do today.

Tyler Maher

21 hours ago

Mentors’ positive influence

Shepparton’s Villa Maria Catholic Homes is calling on mentors to help the region’s young carers.

Laura Briggs

Man arrested after series of rammings in Shepparton

Shepparton News

Local sides face off

United versus South — Shepparton soccer does not get much bigger than this.

Alex Mitchell

From The Archives

Friday, May 5, 1972- Cubs get gift pack

Shepparton Scouts and Cubs received an unusual gift this week — a small toy dog made from empty cigarette packs from Manilla, near Tamworth in New South Wales. The dog was a gift from Manilla resident Ray Baker, 65. Mr Baker, an invalid since...

Ashlea Witoslawski

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Opinion

Cottage ruling disappointing

The outcome of this week’s Greater Shepparton City Council meeting, which saw a permit for The Cottage drug and rehabilitation centre formally refused, is disappointing.

Shepparton News

Seeing light at end of tunnel

The following is an abridged version of an article that appeared in a financial newsletter a number of years ago.

Shepparton News

Labor leanings?

Shepparton News

Hair-raising problems arise

Here we are in the darkest depths of the freezing winter — but there are signs of the returning warmth and light.

John Lewis

Cottage ruling disappointing

The outcome of this week’s Greater Shepparton City Council meeting, which saw a permit for The Cottage drug and rehabilitation centre formally refused, is disappointing.

Shepparton News

Seeing light at end of tunnel

The following is an abridged version of an article that appeared in a financial newsletter a number of years ago.

Shepparton News

Labor leanings?

Shepparton News

Cottage ruling disappointing

The outcome of this week’s Greater Shepparton City Council meeting, which saw a permit for The Cottage drug and rehabilitation centre formally refused, is disappointing.

Shepparton News

Seeing light at end of tunnel

The following is an abridged version of an article that appeared in a financial newsletter a number of years ago.

Shepparton News

Labor leanings?

Shepparton News

Hair-raising problems arise

Here we are in the darkest depths of the freezing winter — but there are signs of the returning warmth and light.

John Lewis

Galleries

Cool Heads, Shepparton - July 18

The Cool Heads young driver road safety program was held at Shepparton’s Eastbank Centre on Wednesday night

Laura Briggs

Migrants learn AFL skills

Students at the Shepparton English Langauge Centre honed their marking, handballing and kicking skills with Mark Lambourn from AFL Goulburn Murray on Wednesday

Shepparton News

Wanganui Park Secondary College Debutante Ball

Wanganui Park Secondary College students celebrated their debutante ball on Saturday, June 30 at Eastbank

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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...

22-23

Jul

Country News

22 Jul

Victorian State Ballet presents Snow White

The Victorian State Ballet will be treating audiences to this exciting, feisty and world renowned fairytale classic. With a cast of internationally recognized artists, this year’s Snow White will bring to the stage in a full length ballet...

23-

Jul

Liz Mellino

23 Jul

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

28-

Jul

Ruth Jellif

28 Jul

Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market

The Kinglake Produce and Artisan Market has a variety of stalls including plants, chutneys, fresh produce, wines, jewellery, gift ware, coffee, hot and cold food plus so much more. There are also children’s activities to keep the little ones...

28-29

Jul

Country News

28 Jul

Contributed Photos

Contributed Photos

Cosgrove South sunrise

Rene Martens snapped these pastel tones looking away from the sunrise near Cosgrove South along the Midland Highway

Reader Contributed

Contributed Photos

Frost in Rushworth

Maxene Nankivell took this frosty picture on Sunday morning in Rushworth

Reader Contributed

Contributed Photos

Holiday snaps

Valerie Le Lievre sent through a snaps from her holiday in Harvey Bay, Queensland. She took this picture at 6.15am, while enjoying a walk along the beach. “I thought that Shepparton could do with a bit of sunshine after their cold winter and gale...

Reader Contributed

Regional

Its tourism gold for Rich River

RICH River Golf Club Resort got a lot richer on Saturday night when it was named the best tourist destination at the Riverina Murray Regional Tourism Awards.

Riverine Herald

KDHS celebrates NAIDOC Week with smoking ceremony

NAIDOC celebrations were held around the country last week, and in Kyabram the local health service held an event to remember ‘because of her, we can’.

Lachlan Durling

Volunteers’ efforts praised

The CFA is well known in and around Benalla, but the extent of the time and effort put in by volunteers at all times of day and night can easily go unnoticed by the wider community.

Benalla Ensign

Deni Menshed is helping police look their best

The Deniliquin Menshed can now claim some responsibility for the professional appearance of our local police.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Comp. for young writers

Budding authors are being given the chance to have their work published in a new book.

Southern Riverina News

Feeding most in need

It is the drought relief organisation which never seems to stop, highlighting how desperate the situation is for NSW farmers.

Cobram Courier

Old school site use questioned

Concerns have been raised by Member for Euroa Steph Ryan surrounding the future of the former Seymour East Primary School site.

Seymour Telegraph

Clubs agree on a merger

A NEW era begins — the Rochester Tigers and Rochester United cricket clubs will officially merge to form the Rochester Cricket Club.

Andrew Johnston

From the O’Keefe to simply amazing

TONI Gracia (pictured at the finish of her own enduro event), who kindly acted as a volunteer at the 2018 O’Keefe Challenge, recently participated in the American Western States.

McIvor Times

Kids’ camp leaders needed

Avis Weller from Girgarre is seeking leaders for a children’s holiday camp organisation.

Laura Briggs

Farmland values soar

The values of farmland in the district have more than doubled over the last two decades and larger farmers are becoming bigger. A recent report by Rural Bank indicates that northern Victoria values have soared from under $2,000 per hectare in 1997...

Jared Loughnan

A picture paints 1000 words

It’s true that a picture paints one thousand words. Billy Doolan, better known as Billy Doo, might paint with small, precise, intricate lines and dots, but behind the paint lays a big, deep and meaningful message. Born in Palm Island near...

Jarryd Barca

Video

Game On - Episode 18

This week on Game On, We talk to former North Melbourne Football Club premiership player Frank Gumbleton about his career. The Echuca Football Netball Club netballers reveal the secret to their success. And we look ahead to this weekend’s football...

Riverine Herald

Rural

Last year’s deer harvest largest on record

The new 2017 deer harvest report has revealed 106000 deer were taken by nearly 37000 licensed recreational deer hunters across Victoria, in what is the largest deer harvest on record.

Country News

Water

Users get their total allocation

Groundwater licence holders in the Lower Campaspe Valley Water Supply Protection Area have a 100 per cent allocation for the 2018-19 season.

Country News

15 hours ago

Animal Health

Do you have the facts on mycoplasma?

MYCOPLASMA IN dairy herds is a topical issue. Much of the media coverage has related to farm biosecurity, management options and the decision to eradicate. This article discusses mycoplasma in relation to animal health: how does Mycoplasma cause...

Gemma Chuck

Dairy

Fonterra backs opening price

The opening milk price of $5.80/kgMS is a strong price relative to the industry and compared to last year, Fonterra Australia managing director Rene Dedoncker said early this week.

Rodney Woods

Livestock

Invest in rams to lift profits

The time is right for sheep producers to capitalise on record high lamb and wool prices by investing in genetic and big data technologies, which are continuing to come down in price.

Country News

Markets

Tide turns but more needed to lift confidence

THE NEW dairy season has just commenced, and there is already plenty to keep track of. We have seen some of the highest opening prices ever announced coincide with farmer confidence hitting a multi-year low, more farmers than ever changing processor...

John Droppert

Equine

Equestrian elation

Bendigo’s Catherine McCauley College has taken out victory in the school teams event at the inter-school equestrian event held in Elmore recently.

Country News

Horticulture

Melons in comeback

Australia’s rockmelon industry is getting a helping hand from the Federal Government to help it recover from a deadly listeria outbreak that gutted the industry.

Country News

12 Jul 2018

Burra Foods to pay for more fat

BURRA SUPPLIERS have the opportunity to be paid on a 1:1 fat to protein ratio, reflecting the strong market returns for fat. Burra suppliers had the option before the start of the season of selecting either a 1:2 fat to protein ratio or the 1:1 fat...

Dairy News

New habitat for wildlife at Kyabram

The viewing platform on top of Brown Snake Hill is a prime bird-watching location.

Country News

Machinery & Products

What to look for in a feed mixer

UNIFORMLY MIXED feed components provide better nutrition, improved feed efficiency and cost, and the opportunity to reduce wastage. In dry times, when much of the feed can be purchased off farm with higher costs, efficiency is even more critical...

Dairy News

Management

Water loss causes change in thinking

USING WATER in the right place at the right time is the key to future success for a young Western Australian dairy farming family. From Benger, two hours south of Perth, Mick and Sophia Giumelli are transforming their farm to reduce costs and the...

Rick Bayne

Water

Research highlights challenges

Murray-Darling Basin Authority chief executive Phillip Glyde said new research highlighted the opportunities and challenges for water managers in incorporating cultural flows into Australia’s water management framework.

Country News

Cropping

Consider silage options carefully

Making spring silage will depend on seasonal conditions that enable a genuine surplus of forage to grow or a major problem in cropping areas such as drought, late frost or hail where silage may be a salvage exercise.

Country News

14 hours ago

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

12 Dec 2017

Hardy-heads brought back from the brink

Four Victorian agencies have been working quietly in the state’s north to stave off the extinction of one of Australia’s most endangered native fish — with impressive results.

Country News

National & World

Dead Melbourne woman’s mum speaks of loss

The mother and a cousin of the woman who died in a Melbourne brawl on the weekend are calling for justice, as police continue their investigation.

AAP Newswire

59 minutes ago

Finance

Coopers takes can-do approach to Pale Ale

Changing tastes for beers in cans has led Coopers to add a tinnie option to its flagship Pale Ale range.

AAP Newswire

Fourteen dead in Kabul blast as VP returns

At least 14 people have died and several more have been hurt after a suicide attack in Kabul greeted the return of Afghan vice president Abdul Rashid Dostum.

AAP Newswire

6 hours ago

Gunman arrested after deadly LA stand-off

A woman was shot dead when a gunman ran into a Los Angeles supermarket where he held dozens of people hostage for three hours before surrendering to police.

AAP Newswire

Horse Racing

Orman to ride more for Edmonds

Jockey James Orman’s win on Winter Bride has ensured he will get more rides for the powerful Toby Edmonds stable.

AAP Newswire

26 minutes ago

AFL

GWS beat Port, up to sixth on AFL ladder

The GWS Giants downed Port Adelaide by 22 points in Sunday’s AFL match in Adelaide.

AAP Newswire

Too many hanging on the telephone: survey

Telco customers are having to spend an average of 13 days trying to get problematic service issues resolved, a survey has found.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Entertainment

Superhero film director fired over tweets

Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn has been fired over a series of old tweets in which he made jokes about rape and paedophilia.

AAP Newswire