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Shepparton cycling family star at recent national championships

The trophy cabinet at the family home of Brad and Rhianon Norton is bursting at the seams after another successful outing for the star cycling duo. Shepparton’s two-wheel speedsters dominated last month’s Masters Track Nationals, which were snuck in...

Aydin Payne

Goulburn Valley Health staff “verbally abused” amid COVID-19

Madi Chwasta

Goulburn Valley Health staff “verbally abused” amid COVID-19

Madi Chwasta

GV Health COVID-19 patient dies

GV Health have confirmed that a person being treated for COVID-19 at the hospital has died.

Shepparton News

GVL, KDL assess corona financial impact

Goulburn Valley League will not charge its clubs any fees until the football and netball season begins as the region’s sporting organisations continue preparing for a financial hit due to the coronavirus crisis. Stemming from a meeting of the...

Alex Mitchell

XPT train which derailed near Wallan exceeded speed limit

A train that derailed near Wallan, killing its driver and pilot, entered a section of track at more than 100km/h, despite a limit of 15km/h. The speed limit for the passing loop had been imposed after the diversion of rail traffic from a main line...

Seymour Telegraph

20 hours ago

Cats to work on building foundations

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Aydin Payne

GV Health COVID-19 patient dies

GV Health have confirmed that a person being treated for COVID-19 at the hospital has died.

Shepparton News

GVL, KDL assess corona financial impact

Alex Mitchell

XPT train which derailed near Wallan exceeded speed limit

Seymour Telegraph

20 hours ago

Cats to work on building foundations

Aydin Payne

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GV Health COVID-19 patient dies

GV Health have confirmed that a person being treated for COVID-19 at the hospital has died.

Shepparton News

Benalla Ensign

Coronavirus arrives in Benalla with two cases confirmed today

Covid-19 has arrived in Benalla Rural City with two cases confirmed by the Department of Health and Human Services in the last 24 hours. There is no confirmation on where in the district they occurred at this stage. The total number of Covid-19...

Simon Ruppert

29 Mar 2020

GV Health patient tests positive for COVID-19

Goulburn Valley Health has confirmed an inpatient at the hospital has contracted COVID-19.

Morgan Dyer

29 Mar 2020

Shepparton police issue 10 fines overnight to people not following gathering restrictions

Shepparton police issued 10 infringement notices overnight on Wednesday to people not complying with social distancing restrictions put in place due to COVID-19. These people, aged between 17 and 32, are alleged to have failed to comply with the...

Liz Mellino

Three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has its six confirmed case of COVID-19, the state government has confirmed in a statement today.

Madi Chwasta

30 Mar 2020

Lifestyle

Mooroopna livewire stays connected

Vicky Scott is a bundle of energy with connections to countless community groups, but her favourite place is somewhere calm and peaceful, with maybe a little touch of Mr Darcy to perk things up. John Lewis spoke to the Mooroopna livewire whose glass...

John Lewis

29 Mar 2020

Two arrested for tree felling in Reedy Swamp

After a long wait by concern locals, two people have been arrested for tree felling near Reedy Swamp.

James Bennett

22 hours ago

Mental health crisis in Shepparton refugee and asylum seeker community

Ethnic Council of Shepparton community development officer Abdullah Naveed is waiting for one his of clients to die. He’s not ill, not medically. But he does have a broken heart. Broken so badly he carries the rope with which he plans to kill...

Charmayne Allison

Entertainment

Land of Plenty to be held in Shepparton this year

Land of Plenty will be returning to Shepparton this October for its second year, promising a memorable event for music lovers across the region. The all-ages major music festival has been scheduled for Saturday, October 31 at the Shepparton...

Madi Chwasta

Spectacular mother nature puts on a show in Shepparton

In the midst of the doom and gloom, mother nature has continued to put on a show. Locals have captured these spectacular scenes from across the region in the past week. Have you photographed something special? Send it to us at [email protected] com. au

Morgan Dyer

Education

One-hundred GSSC students to receive free laptops and internet in Australian first

One hundred Greater Shepparton Secondary College students in Year 11 will receive a new laptop to keep and free internet at home until their high school graduation, in an Australian-first research partnership with Telstra and RMIT University. The...

Madi Chwasta

Virus updates

GV Health COVID-19 patient dies

GV Health have confirmed that a person being treated for COVID-19 at the hospital has died.

Shepparton News

GV Health COVID-19 testing facilities moved

Goulburn Valley Health has moved its screening station and acute respiratory clinic to larger locations, in a bid to deal with an anticipated increase in COVID-19 testing.

Madi Chwasta

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Spectacular mother nature puts on a show in Shepparton

Morgan Dyer

They’re kooky, colourful, and endlessly creative letterboxes

They’re a little colourful, very kooky and offer just a glimpse into the Greater Shepparton community’s creativity. News photographer Rodney Braithwaite snapped these eye-catching mailboxes around town over the weekend

Shepparton News

Local flowerbeds a reminder there is still beauty all around

A pandemic may be raging across the globe, but local gardens are a reminder there is still beauty all around. News photographer Rodney Braithwaite took a moment to capture these blossoms in the Shepparton News garden and at Shepparton’s Queen’s...

Rodney Braithwaite

30 Mar 2020

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Opinion

Your town, your news, your voice

The hardest thing for all of us to deal with today is not really knowing what is going to happen tomorrow. This pandemic has become the crisis, not just of this century, but of generations. It is not war, it is nowhere near as bloody, but COVID-19...

Shepparton News

Carry on and walk your dog

I managed to escape Stalag 14 last night to take the dog for a walk and things felt different as soon as I stepped outside. Our street is a quiet place in normal times, but in this new coronavirus era it felt like something out of a silent...

John Lewis

Self-isolation diary: Day 13

When Pat Patt picked up her daughter Grace from Melbourne Airport on Thursday two weeks ago, she wasn’t just committing to a two-hour drive, but also 14 days of self-isolation. Grace, who was on holidays in South America, was able to secure...

Shepparton News

Self-isolation diary: Day 12

When Pat Patt picked up her daughter Grace from Melbourne Airport on Thursday morning, she wasn’t just committing to a two-hour drive, but also 14 days of self-isolation. Grace, who was on holidays in South America, was able to secure a flight...

Shepparton News

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Shepparton News

Carry on and walk your dog

John Lewis

Self-isolation diary: Day 13

Shepparton News

Your town, your news, your voice

Shepparton News

Carry on and walk your dog

John Lewis

Self-isolation diary: Day 13

Shepparton News

Self-isolation diary: Day 12

Shepparton News

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Contributed Photos

Goulburn Valley locals capture stunning sunrise

Locals were treated to a stunning sunrise on Tuesday. Here are some of the best pictures captured around the region

Shepparton News

25 Mar 2020

Contributed Photos

Two family milestones celebrated

Two special family milestones were recently celebrated at Kialla Gardens. Shepparton’s Betty Caple and her son Alan marked turning 90 and 60 respectively with an afternoon tea on February 15. Alan celebrated his birthday in December, while Betty’s...

Shepparton News

12 Mar 2020

Contributed Photos

Local Shepparton woman graduates university with two degrees

Shepparton’s Taylah Eastwell graduated from Deakin University on February 19 with a Bachelor of Law (Honours) and Bachelor of Art (Journalism) with distinction. She went to Bourchier St Primary School and Wanganui Park Secondary College. She is...

Shepparton News

11 Mar 2020

Regional

Victorian Government announces more access to vaccinations

WHILE the state fights to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Victorians need to protect themselves against other preventable illnesses that can place a burden on the health system heading into the winter months.

Alex Gretgrix

16 hours ago

Workers wanted to fill food processing labour demand

SPECIALIST recruitment and workforce management company, Food Industry People Group (FIPG) has issued an SOS for local workers in Tongala and district looking for employment. According to FIPG, the COVID-19 crisis has opened unexpected employment...

Kyabram Free Press

Coo-ee: Great war fantasies

It is said the first casualty of war is truth. In the Great War, fantasies often took its place. In August 1914, British forces attempted to stop the left flank of invading German forces at Mons in their first battle. They failed. At the height of...

Simon Ruppert

1 hour ago

Mathoura Diary: Champs announced

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Deniliquin Pastoral Times

19 minutes ago

Council elections postponed

Local government elections scheduled to be held this September will be postponed by a year. It will mean elected representatives will serve a term of five years, instead of the usual four. Both Murrumbidgee Council Mayor Ruth McRae and Berrigan...

Daniel Hughes

16 hours ago

Another confirmed COVID-19 case in Moira Shire

An eighth case of COVID-19 in Moira Shire has been confirmed by the state’s health department. No information about where the person resides in the shire or their prior movements has been released. The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in...

Cobram Courier

21 hours ago

Salvos still serving in Seymour

Even though The Salvation Army thrift shop is closed, and many other programs have stopped, we are still providing assistance to Seymour and district. Just in a different way. In Seymour we are still finding inventive ways to assist people. From the...

David Rak

17 hours ago

Righting the Rochester Caravan Park water right wrong

AN ADMINISTRATIVE error will be corrected after Campaspe Shire Council resolved to gift a water right to the Rochester Caravan Park committee of management. If the Crown agrees, council will return the water rights to the committee of management of...

Lachlan Durling

Nationals back local councils as they ask for help for rate relief

LOCAL Nationals MPs have backed councils calling for rate relief from the Victorian Government as the impact of action to prevent the spread of coronavirus bites across north-east and central Victoria. Twelve councils from the Hume Local Government...

McIvor Times

Tat Chat: CWA Annual Luncheon the last catch-up for many months

Goulburn Valley West Group of the Country Women’s Association CWA Goulburn Valley West Group president Jenny Goonan welcomed 19 ladies to the Annual Luncheon last Sunday. This was held in the dining room of the Hill Top Country and Golf Club...

Ed McLeish

26 Mar 2020

Coronavirus update

On Friday, April 3 Moira Shire and the Federation Council area both have seven confirmed COVID-19 cases each. The total number of coronavirus cases in Victoria is 1085 (an increase of 49 from yesterday) and in NSW there are a total 2,389 confirmed...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

21 hours ago

Coronavirus update

Further information is also available at www. dhhs. vic. gov. au/coronavirus or www. health. nsw. gov. au/coronavirus

Corowa Free Press

21 hours ago

Locals ready for Echuca Racing Club meeting

THE brave new world hits Echuca Racing Club on Sunday, with the club’s first meeting since the outbreak of COVID-19. But there will still be a strong local contingent flying the Echuca-Moama flag. With runners from Gwenda Johnstone, the...

Andrew Johnston

16 hours ago

Rural

Slow-cooked Mexican Chicken with Cheesy Crust

Serves: 4Ingredients: 500 g chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into four1 red onion, cut into wedges1 red capsicum, diced2 cloves garlic, crushed1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp smoked paprika1 fresh jalapeno, thinly sliced400 g jar tomato...

Country News

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Water

A return to Canberra for farmers?

If new Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt takes a ‘slowly slowly’ approach to his portfolio, farmers will again be rallying in Canberra, says one water advocacy group.

James Bennett

18 Feb 2020

Animal Health

On-farm milk culturing a growing

MOST MASTITIS is caused by a bacterial infection. However, visual inspection of the milk is not a reliable method for determining which pathogen you might be dealing with. Traditionally, milk samples from infected quarters or a composite sample from...

Dairy News

12 Mar 2020

Market growth for milk sector

Australia’s dairy sector can expect continued growth in demand while overall production will remain flat to 2030 compared to 2018 levels, according to research released by ANZ today. The Milk Run report found that despite recent challenges faced...

Dairy News

12 Mar 2020

Livestock

Lamb jumpers bring a NSW farmer an OAM

It started as a way to keep orphaned lambs warm and has turned into a “phenomenon” that’s brought joy to farmers doing it tough across NSW.

Rodney Woods

01 Feb 2020

Markets

Global dairy prices ease

DAIRY MARKETS have entered 2020 with strong supply and demand fundamentals which are supporting global commodity prices. It has been widely reported the current market is operating in a well-balanced state, with demand marginally ahead of supply...

Dairy News

23 Mar 2020

Demand for farmland remains high

Strong demand for agricultural commodities and recent rainfall has created perfect conditions for those looking to sell rural land, despite the current coronavirus climate. Kevin Hicks Real Estate owner Kevin Hicks said farm properties were being...

Country News

15 hours ago

Cropping

Rain, rain go away, come again another day

The recent rain across Victoria’s north-east has done more bad than good, according to Agriculture Victoria’s seasonal risk agronomist Dale Grey. Mr Grey said despite 50 mm falling across the region so far this year, it had not improved soil...

Rodney Woods

19 Feb 2020

Dairy

Tatura dairy celebrates healthy success

Tatura dairy farmer Markus Lang has a healthy herd of 2000 cows and attributes his success to VikingGenetics. “It’s uncommon for herds this size not to have more sick cows and the fact that we don’t have a sick herd for the number...

Jamieson Salter

17 Feb 2020

A true blue red dog

Toolamba West dairy farmer George Kerrins spends his days with his furry colleague, Jimmy. Five-year-old Jimmy is a red kelpie who loves to work on the farm, herding cattle with unbridled energy. When he’s not working on the farm, he’s...

Country News

Machinery & Products

Machinery sales take hit in summer

VICTORIAN TRACTOR sales have been the only bright spark in a disappointing January for machinery sales. However, a national survey of dealers has found optimism that current turnover is picking up and will improve in the next six months. The impact...

Dairy News

22 Mar 2020

Management

Preparation key to optimal pastures

WITH HOME-GROWN feed more important than ever Notman Pasture Seeds has prepared a range of pasture planning recommendations to optimise the establishment of rye-grass pastures this season. Notman Pasture Seeds and Walcha Dairy owner Peter Notman...

Dairy News

24 Mar 2020

Water

Farmers call to boycott water rates

For more than half a century, Cohuna’s Russell Crichton has been a proud food producer. But for the first time in all those years, he has joined the ever-lengthening list of farmers unable to pay their Goulburn-Murray Water bill.

Sophie Baldwin

18 Feb 2020

Cropping

Northern Victorian farmers struggle to produce grain yields in tough season

It was a mixed year for GrainCorp harvest takings across Victoria, with the impact of drought taking its toll on northern Victoria and some Mallee farmers. In northern Victoria, Numurkah took in 10 351 tonnes of mostly canola, Dookie...

Rodney Woods

19 Feb 2020

From the Experts

ABV release prompts sire review

The August release of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) and the upcoming joining season will have dairy farmers around the country thinking about the next best sires to use over their herds. While breeding enthusiasts will delve into great detail...

Dairy News

13 Sep 2019

Colbinabbin memories

Colbinabbin is on Cornella Creek, between Rushworth and Elmore in northern Victoria. The railway was constructed in 1914 and the station became a major wheat handling terminal. Sawmills produced timber that was delivered to Melbourne by rail, but...

Country News

National & world

National

More flights to get stranded Aussies home

Qantas and Virgin Australia will run regular flights for Australians to get home from four regional hubs after talks with the federal government.

AAP Newswire

5 hours ago

Finance

Tap and pay limit doubled to $200

The contactless card PIN limit has been doubled to $200 for an initial three-month period in a move designed to prevent transmission of the coronavirus.

AAP Newswire

17 hours ago

World

Fears for Assange amid UK prisons outbreak

A coronavirus outbreak in Britain’s prisons has led to calls for the release of all prisons on remand, including WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

World

More young people severely ill with virus

The World Health Organisation says individuals in their 30s, 40s and 50s are being admitted to intensive care with COVID-19 and are dying.

AAP Newswire