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News

Shepparton family wins TattsLotto division one prize

One lucky Shepparton family has taken out TattsLotto division one, winning $443884.30 at the weekend.

Tara Whitsed
National

Farmers push key reforms at drought summit

Australia’s peak farming body will push federal and state governments for drought reform at Friday’s summit in Canberra.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Greater Shepparton Junior Sports Awards Nomination Form

The hunt is on for the best talented juniors across the region. Shepparton is a breeding ground for sports stars with its high level of facilities and sports on offer. Entires can include performances from October last year onwards to allow room for...

Shepparton News
News

New director for Murray River Council

Murray River Council has announced the appointment of Scott Barber into the role of director engineering.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Shepparton’s Sharp family recovering from crash at school crossing

The lives of the Sharp family were turned upside-down recently while on a routine trip home from school.

Tara Whitsed
News

Shepparton’s Sharp family recovering from crash at school crossing

The lives of the Sharp family were turned upside-down recently while on a routine trip home from school.

Tara Whitsed
World

Harry and Meghan warmly welcomed to Fiji

Thousands of men, women and schoolchildren lined the route of Prince Harry and Meghan’s official motorcade into central Suva, in their first Fijian visit.

AAP Newswire
News

Man tasered by police after breaking into Shepparton house

A man has been tasered by police after breaking into a house in Shepparton and arming himself with a knife. Police were called to the Lake St home just after 1pm today to reports a man had entered a house that was not his. Shepparton police acting...

Shepparton News
News

Aim is to breed better workers

Effective working dogs improve farm productivity and significantly reduce stress on farm managers and livestock, so it is not surprising they are known to replace human labour in livestock enterprises.

Country News
Finance

Australia set for worst harvest in 10 yrs

Rural analysts are predicting Australia’s worst winter harvest in 10 years, with drought and overnight frosts ravaging eastern grain crops.

AAP Newswire
World

Harry and Meghan warmly welcomed to Fiji

Thousands of men, women and schoolchildren lined the route of Prince Harry and Meghan’s official motorcade into central Suva, in their first Fijian visit.

AAP Newswire
News

Man tasered by police after breaking into Shepparton house

A man has been tasered by police after breaking into a house in Shepparton and arming himself with a knife. Police were called to the Lake St home just after 1pm today to reports a man had entered a house that was not his. Shepparton police acting...

Shepparton News
News

Aim is to breed better workers

Effective working dogs improve farm productivity and significantly reduce stress on farm managers and livestock, so it is not surprising they are known to replace human labour in livestock enterprises.

Country News
Finance

Australia set for worst harvest in 10 yrs

Rural analysts are predicting Australia’s worst winter harvest in 10 years, with drought and overnight frosts ravaging eastern grain crops.

AAP Newswire

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News

Man tasered by police after breaking into Shepparton house

A man has been tasered by police after breaking into a house in Shepparton and arming himself with a knife. Police were called to the Lake St home just after 1pm today to reports a man had entered a house that was not his. Shepparton police acting...

Shepparton News
News

Shepparton’s Sharp family recovering from crash at school crossing

The lives of the Sharp family were turned upside-down recently while on a routine trip home from school.

Tara Whitsed
News

Car hits fence of Shepparton childcare centre

A Shepparton childcare fence has been destroyed after a two car collision on Hawdon St at about 12pm today. The two cars travelling in opposite directions collided, causing one of the vehicles to swerve onto the footpath and into the childcare...

Shepparton News
News

Shepparton family wins TattsLotto division one prize

One lucky Shepparton family has taken out TattsLotto division one, winning $443884.30 at the weekend.

Tara Whitsed
News

Goodbye old gum tree, hello new intersection

DESPITE protest from a nearby resident the controversial tree on the corner of Campaspe Esplanade and Warren St was removed yesterday to make way for the Echuca-Moama bridge project.

Riverine Herald
News

Hospital takes home healthy state award

IT WON’T take long to travel to one of the best health services in the state.

Charmayne Allison
News

Car hits fence of Shepparton childcare centre

A Shepparton childcare fence has been destroyed after a two car collision on Hawdon St at about 12pm today. The two cars travelling in opposite directions collided, causing one of the vehicles to swerve onto the footpath and into the childcare...

Shepparton News
National

Union pay-rise rally raises political ire

Thousands of workers have joined rallies across Australia calling for better working conditions and a pay rise.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Shepparton taekwondo tournament

More than 100 taekwondo students took to Shepparton’s Koryo Taekwondo Centre on Saturday

Shepparton News
World

Trump threatens aid as caravan marches on

US President Donald Trump, looking to boost his party’s prospects at the November 6 midterms, has vowed to cut foreign aid to three Central American nations.

AAP Newswire
Dairy

Feeding canola to stock

Sheep, beef and dairy producers have been invited to a webinar/phone seminar with industry experts Colin Peace and Brett Davidson to discuss the current canola fodder situation and opportunities to feed canola hay and silage to livestock.

Country News

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Local

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Shepparton’s Sharp family recovering from crash at school crossing

The lives of the Sharp family were turned upside-down recently while on a routine trip home from school.

Tara Whitsed
News

Man tasered by police after breaking into Shepparton house

A man has been tasered by police after breaking into a house in Shepparton and arming himself with a knife. Police were called to the Lake St home just after 1pm today to reports a man had entered a house that was not his. Shepparton police acting...

Shepparton News
Sport

Greater Shepparton Junior Sports Awards Nomination Form

The hunt is on for the best talented juniors across the region. Shepparton is a breeding ground for sports stars with its high level of facilities and sports on offer. Entires can include performances from October last year onwards to allow room for...

Shepparton News
News

Car hits fence of Shepparton childcare centre

A Shepparton childcare fence has been destroyed after a two car collision on Hawdon St at about 12pm today. The two cars travelling in opposite directions collided, causing one of the vehicles to swerve onto the footpath and into the childcare...

Shepparton News
Education

Students test out trades

Sixteen students from across the Goulburn Valley were hailed last week for their participation in the 2018 Shepparton Trade Tester program.

Ashlea Witoslawski
Entertainment

Isaiah Firebrace’s career hits high notes

Echuca/Moama-raised Isaiah Firebrace has continued to forge ahead with his music career, releasing a new single titled Close To Me.

Tara Whitsed
News

Abuse apology to victims and survivors a ‘good start’, says Daryl Sloane

At two years old, Shepparton’s Daryl Sloane remembers going from being the youngest of five children to one of 300.

Ashlea Witoslawski
Sport

Old Students in good form in Shepparton District Tennis Association

Old Students topped their class for the second week in a row, gaining full marks in Shepparton District Tennis Association action at the weekend.

Lauren Bordin
News

Wentworth result sends shockwaves through Federal Government

The almost certain victory of Kerryn Phelps in the federal seat of Wentworth has sent shockwaves through the Federal Government, which may lose its one-seat majority.

Myles Peterson
News

Ex-detective tackles child abuse

A night of unforgettable stories from former police officer Peter Fox will be held at The Woolshed Emerald Bank this week.

Tara Whitsed
Sport

Football Victoria restructure proposal to impact Goulburn Valley Suns

A Football Victoria proposal to restructure its competition would impact the Goulburn Valley Suns from 2020 onwards, with an eye toward reducing sky-high fees for young players.

Alex Mitchell
Lifestyle

Fun at Numurkah Foodbowl Festival

Numurkah has seen a big turnout with thousands of people attending the small township’s 10th annual Foodbowl Festival at the weekend.

Laura Briggs

Real Estate

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  • bedroom count 5
  • bathroom count 3
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22 Dean Drive, Kialla

  • bedroom count 3
  • bathroom count 2
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For Sale | $550,000

68 Canterbury Avenue, Shepparton

  • bedroom count 4
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Automotive

For Sale | $75,888 DRIVE AWAY

Jaguar F-PACE Prestige 2.0D

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Audi A1 Sportline 1.4 Turbo

For Sale | $57 650 DRIVE AWAY

Ford Focus RS

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Opinion

Opinion

Letters to the editor: October 23

Independent voice matters

Reader Contributed
Opinion

Coalition pays a heavy price

National and Liberal parties’ supporters must be justifiably livid.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Need for a safer crossing

With just one month until the Victorian election, it would be encouraging to see funding pledges made to improve safety at Kialla West Primary School’s crossing.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Time to bring on people power

Aghast, horrified, appalled, amazed, dismayed, stunned, shocked, flabbergasted, staggered, taken aback and speechless are adjectives which do not even go close to explaining how I felt when our Federal Government recently doused with cold water a report that reasoned and told of an existential threat to our way of life.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Letters to the editor: October 23

Independent voice matters

Reader Contributed
Opinion

Coalition pays a heavy price

National and Liberal parties’ supporters must be justifiably livid.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Need for a safer crossing

With just one month until the Victorian election, it would be encouraging to see funding pledges made to improve safety at Kialla West Primary School’s crossing.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Letters to the editor: October 23

Independent voice matters

Reader Contributed
Opinion

Coalition pays a heavy price

National and Liberal parties’ supporters must be justifiably livid.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Need for a safer crossing

With just one month until the Victorian election, it would be encouraging to see funding pledges made to improve safety at Kialla West Primary School’s crossing.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Time to bring on people power

Aghast, horrified, appalled, amazed, dismayed, stunned, shocked, flabbergasted, staggered, taken aback and speechless are adjectives which do not even go close to explaining how I felt when our Federal Government recently doused with cold water a report that reasoned and told of an existential threat to our way of life.

Shepparton News

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Galleries

Galleries

Shepparton taekwondo tournament

More than 100 taekwondo students took to Shepparton’s Koryo Taekwondo Centre on Saturday

Shepparton News
Galleries

Cricket: Central Park-St Brendan’s v Mooroopna

Photos from the Haisman Shield match between Central Park-St Brendan’s and Mooroopn

Shepparton News
Galleries

Statesman Nationals Car Show

The show was held in Shepparton on Saturday

Laura Briggs

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Social

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EVENTS
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
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

Oxley Bush Market

38th Annual Bush Market 175 stalls

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Ruth Jellif
Events

Journey Beyond Fear

Tickets $15, pay at event. Supper provided by Rural Australians for Refugees

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Ruth Jellif

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Contributed Photos

Contributed Photos

Tiny tots at Shepparton Show

Jan Daldy sent this photo of master tiny tot Liam O’Loughlin and Jemma Daldy, runner-up miss tiny tot, proudly showing off their prizes at this year’s Shepparton Show

Reader Contributed
Contributed Photos

Morning drive to work

Rene Martens sent these photos taken on his way to work, at Goomalibee and Naling

Reader Contributed
Contributed Photos

Storm clouds over Invergordon

Maree Murphy sent this photo of storm clouds over Invergordon

Reader Contributed

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Regional

News

Hospital takes home healthy state award

IT WON’T take long to travel to one of the best health services in the state.

Charmayne Allison
News

Here’s a bright idea: half-price solar panels

RESIDENTS looking to make the most of Kyabram’s sunshine can claim back half the cost of their solar panel installation.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Tradies tools stolen

Tradies tools stolen

Benalla Ensign
News

New director for Murray River Council

Murray River Council has announced the appointment of Scott Barber into the role of director engineering.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Kids at risk

A severe lack of police resources is leaving the region’s children at risk, according to Police Association of NSW executive member Roger Campton.

Southern Riverina News
News

Popular flower show turns 60

The Cobram Uniting Church Ladies Guild held yet another successful annual Flower Show at Irvin Hall on Friday.

Cobram Courier
News

Central Goulburn Anglican Parish

Central Goulburn Anglican Parish has farewelled Reverend Paul Dalzell.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Fire danger period starts early

YESTERDAY morning marked the beginning of the fire danger period (FDP) in the Campaspe Shire and Loddon Shire councils.

Kimberley Price
News

Talk of the town

THE Heathcote Design Workshop was held at the bowls club last week and saw some key ideas and issues raised by locals.

Michael Mattingly
News

Tea time aims to help Guides in their travels

The Girl Guides have got the travel bug and the Trefoil Guild women are helping them out with an afternoon tea at Tatura’s Gallery Cafe.

Tatura Guardian
News

The Male Bag Foundation

David Parkin OAM in accordance with the Male Bag Foundation will make its way through Mulwala on Friday, October 26 visiting Lake Mulwala Hotel Motel and Mulwala WaterSki Club as part of their Big Ride for regional NSW. The Male Bag Foundation is...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Federation Youth Council CommUNITY Piano Project

The Federation Youth Council’s the CommUNITY Piano Project is set to achieve an outstanding result for Federation Council communities. A CommUNITY Piano is a piano placed in the street which people passing by are encouraged to play. The concept...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Heartbreak after narrow defeats

TWO single-point losses marked the end of the road for the Warma Turtles in the VACSAL senior football carnival in Ballarat.

Fraser Walker-Pearce

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Rural

News

Aim is to breed better workers

Effective working dogs improve farm productivity and significantly reduce stress on farm managers and livestock, so it is not surprising they are known to replace human labour in livestock enterprises.

Country News
Water

Water recovery doubt

Although being happy overall with the Productivity Commission’s report into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, Goulburn Valley Environment Group president John Pettigrew urged the commission to find a way to get the contentious 450Gl delivered.

Rodney Woods
Animal Health

Udder health costs dairy $150 m each year

MORE THAN $150 million is lost to Australian dairy farmers each year through poor udder health. Mastitis is the major cause of this loss as it reduces milk yield and leads to poor quality milk. The investigation of mastitis does not rely on the...

Gemma Chuck
Dairy

Feeding canola to stock

Sheep, beef and dairy producers have been invited to a webinar/phone seminar with industry experts Colin Peace and Brett Davidson to discuss the current canola fodder situation and opportunities to feed canola hay and silage to livestock.

Country News
Livestock

Dry season forces sale change

Euroa’s annual Angus cattle feature sale will be split across two months this year.

Country News
Markets

China cops more tariffs

The Trump administration has applied a 10 per cent tariff to $200 billion of Chinese imports from September 24. RaboResearch dairy analyst Emma Higgins said President Trump has also threated this tariff could be lifted to 25 per cent by the end of...

Dairy News
News

Salami makers vie for top title

The 13th Tatura salami competition was held on October 6 and attracted contestants from across Victoria, with a shortlist of 21 entrants all vying for the coveted title.

Country News
Horticulture

Kiwifruit canker found

A Bunbartha kiwifruit orchard has been hit with an aggressive case of Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae, or PSA, but despite this there is no risk to the fruit being grown.

Rodney Woods
News

Fonterra posts $196m loss

FONTERRA HAS posted a $196 million loss for 2018, the first in the co-op’s 17-year history. The 2018 annual results announced today make grim reading for farmer shareholders; normalised EBIT was $902 million, down 22 per cent, gearing ratio was up...

Dairy News
News

Drought task force convened

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has warned banks not to foreclose on farmers or hit them with extra fees during the crippling drought afflicting eastern Australia.

Country News
Machinery & Products

Rotary dairies a cheap, efficient option

ROTARY DAIRIES remain a cost-effective and low-maintenance option for dairy farmers, according to Steve Allenby from Allenby Engineering, Camperdown. Allenby Engineering built its first rotary dairy — 40 units — in 1988. Mr Allenby believes it...

Dairy News
Management

Farm’s focus is on saving water

NEIL GANNON’S dairy farm has been owned by his family for 140 years but the times are definitely changing. Mr Gannon and his wife, Keryn, currently milk 500 cows on 267 ha at Tinamba in Gippsland. They recently signed up to be a GippsDairy Focus...

Stephen Cooke
Water

States come up with water safeguards

The Victorian and NSW governments have come up with guidelines designed to protect irrigators and rural communities from negative effects of water recovery for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Country News
Cropping

Guide explains spray changes

Grain growers and spray operators can now access a practical guide explaining how to maintain efficacy when using coarser spray qualities in line with new restrictions to the use of 2,4-D.

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

Grants available for recreational fishing

The Victorian Government is calling for great ideas, big and small, to make recreational fishing in Victoria even better.

Country News

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National & World

National

Farmers push key reforms at drought summit

Australia’s peak farming body will push federal and state governments for drought reform at Friday’s summit in Canberra.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Australia set for worst harvest in 10 yrs

Rural analysts are predicting Australia’s worst winter harvest in 10 years, with drought and overnight frosts ravaging eastern grain crops.

AAP Newswire
World

Harry and Meghan warmly welcomed to Fiji

Thousands of men, women and schoolchildren lined the route of Prince Harry and Meghan’s official motorcade into central Suva, in their first Fijian visit.

AAP Newswire
World

Trump threatens aid as caravan marches on

US President Donald Trump, looking to boost his party’s prospects at the November 6 midterms, has vowed to cut foreign aid to three Central American nations.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Jon Snow to return home to New Zealand

New Zealander Jon Snow will return home rather than be pushed towards the Melbourne Cup after a disappointing performance in the Caulfield Cup.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Mumford AFL return doubt amid powder probe

The AFL has initiated a probe after a video emerged showing former AFL star Shane Mumford snorting a white substance.

AAP Newswire
National

Union pay-rise rally raises political ire

Thousands of workers have joined rallies across Australia calling for better working conditions and a pay rise.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Guthrie sacking ‘extraordinary’: acting MD

The ABC’s acting managing director David Anderson says he was taken aback by the “extraordinary” sacking of his former boss.

AAP Newswire
National

Bernardi’s ‘lambassador’ ad under scrutiny

Australia’s meat industry is locked in a fight with Australian Conservatives Senator Cory Bernardi over the use of a marketing term for lamb.

AAP Newswire