News Murchison aged care facility is staying open, says Drum Federal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum would like to make one thing clear — Murchison’s nursing home is staying open. Morgan Dyer 4 hours ago 4 hours ago
News Mooroopna man fined over late-night altercation A Mooroopna man who possessed a pestle in a sock during a late-night altercation has beaten the odds in attempts to turn his life around, a court has heard. Darren Keith Hutchins, 55, appeared in Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday on charges... Ashlea Witoslawski 38 minutes ago 38 minutes ago
Sport GVBD state mixed pairs wrap The Goulburn Valley Bowls Division’s state events program continued last weekend with the mixed pairs championship contested at East Shepparton. Home club duo Daniel Nichols and Stacey Collier showed their ability throughout the tournament and... Alex Mitchell 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
News Taylor Henderson coming to Shepparton Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Taylor Henderson is bringing his A-Team tour to Greater Shepparton tomorrow for the first time. The special two-part, two-hour concert will feature Taylor’s multi-platinum selling hits When You Were Mine, Borrow My... Ashlea Witoslawski 52 minutes ago 52 minutes ago
News Taylor Henderson coming to Shepparton Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Taylor Henderson is bringing his A-Team tour to Greater Shepparton tomorrow for the first time. The special two-part, two-hour concert will feature Taylor’s multi-platinum selling hits When You Were Mine, Borrow My... Ashlea Witoslawski 52 minutes ago 52 minutes ago
News ONE FM 98.5 turns 30 with a country music festival Celebrating 30 years of broadcasting throughout the Goulburn Valley, ONE FM 98.5 is hosting a country music festival on Sunday. Bringing boot scootin’ hits to town, the headline act is multi-Golden Guitar award winner and ARIA award nominee, Tani... Ilias Bakalla 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Sport Football recruiting wrap “It’s pretty special for me, being able to come home to the club I love and help Sam and Gags (Gallagher) develop what looks to be such a promising young side,” Holobowski told the Pastoral Times Alex Mitchell 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
News Ava survives painful birth A near-death experience for Siamese cat Ava was heartbreaking but miraculous. It is believed she fell pregnant when a tomcat entered the Shepparton home of Amanda Robertson. It was touch and go for Ava during the birth of the kittens three weeks... James Bennett 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Sport Garry Jacobson struggles in Sandown 500 Mechanical failures spoiled a big weekend from Shepparton V8 Supercars driver Garry Jacobson at the Sandown 500. Saturday brought Jacobson’s career-best qualifying result of fifth and the 27-year-old’s race pace looked mighty fine, but an incident... Alex Mitchell 18 hours ago 18 hours ago
News ONE FM 98.5 turns 30 with a country music festival Celebrating 30 years of broadcasting throughout the Goulburn Valley, ONE FM 98.5 is hosting a country music festival on Sunday. Bringing boot scootin’ hits to town, the headline act is multi-Golden Guitar award winner and ARIA award nominee, Tani... Ilias Bakalla 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Sport Football recruiting wrap “It’s pretty special for me, being able to come home to the club I love and help Sam and Gags (Gallagher) develop what looks to be such a promising young side,” Holobowski told the Pastoral Times Alex Mitchell 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
News Ava survives painful birth A near-death experience for Siamese cat Ava was heartbreaking but miraculous. It is believed she fell pregnant when a tomcat entered the Shepparton home of Amanda Robertson. It was touch and go for Ava during the birth of the kittens three weeks... James Bennett 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Sport Garry Jacobson struggles in Sandown 500 Mechanical failures spoiled a big weekend from Shepparton V8 Supercars driver Garry Jacobson at the Sandown 500. Saturday brought Jacobson’s career-best qualifying result of fifth and the 27-year-old’s race pace looked mighty fine, but an incident... Alex Mitchell 18 hours ago 18 hours ago
Sport Shepparton boxer Dwight Ritchie dies aged 27 in training accident Shepparton’s sporting community is in shock after boxer Dwight Ritchie died tragically on Saturday in a freak training injury. The 27-year-old was sparring with WBA Oceania middleweight champion Michael Zerafa in Melbourne, when he was struck with... Alex Mitchell 09 Nov 2019 09 Nov 2019
News Police incident closes Goulburn Valley Hwy in Numurkah All north bound lanes of the Goulburn Valley Highway in Numurkah are closed between Walshs Bridge Road and Katamatite-Nathalia Road due to a police incident. South bound lanes have a reduced speed limit. Motorists should use Walshs Bridge Road... Shepparton News 12 Nov 2019 12 Nov 2019
News Woman in critical condition following Shepparton fire Ambulance Victoria has this morning confirmed a woman was treated for burns following the Shepparton fire last night. The woman, aged in her 40s, was flown by air ambulance helicopter to The Alfred hospital in a critical condition. Shepparton News 11 Nov 2019 11 Nov 2019
News Local man saves woman A local Mulwala man, with extensive knowledge of the Yarrawonga Mulwala main traffic bridge has today been heralded a hero after saving a woman’s life. Yarrawonga Chronicle 12 Nov 2019 12 Nov 2019
News Police called to an altercation in Mooroopna Emergency services were called to Northgate St in Mooroopna about 2.30pm following an “altercation” between two men. But Detective Senior Sargeant Will Watkins said he could not confirm how the incident occurred. “Two gentleman were involved in an... Morgan Dyer 07 Nov 2019 07 Nov 2019
Lifestyle Fryers Street Food Festival is back again The fourth annual Fryers Street Food Festival promises flavours from around the world. “The whole reason for an event like this is to showcase our town, bring the community together and enjoy what we have here all around us,” event... Shepparton News 11 Nov 2019 11 Nov 2019
News Bendigo’s Karl Jacobs is blind but brilliant at breakdancing He was 15 years old at an underage disco in Bendigo when Wicked Force, Australia’s best breaking crew at the time, were doing a promo performance to Run DMC’s It’s Like That Ilias Bakalla 2 hours ago 2 hours ago
News Shepparton firefighter in NSW helping battle bushfire emergency Shepparton CFA firefighter Josh Brown is in NSW helping local crews tackle the ongoing bushfire emergency. Liz Mellino 2 hours ago 2 hours ago
Entertainment The life of a soldier’s wife The life of a soldier’s wife is the subject of an author’s talk at Mooroopna and Euroa libraries tomorrow. Melbourne-born Maria Augustus-Dunn married the love of her life Brad in 1990 and went on to follow the serving Australian soldier across... John Lewis 12 Nov 2019 12 Nov 2019
Galleries Pedal go-karts a hit with children in Mooroopna Human-powered go-karts were in full swing in Mooroopna on Sunday, with children of all ages taking on an inflatable race track set up in the town as part of Greater Shepparton City Council’s Activities in the Park program. Shepparton News 12 Nov 2019 12 Nov 2019
News New school name, uniform and logo announced Greater Shepparton Secondary College has been announced as the official name for the region’s new secondary school. Ashlea Witoslawski 07 Nov 2019 07 Nov 2019
Galleries Pedal go-karts a hit with children in Mooroopna Human-powered go-karts were in full swing in Mooroopna on Sunday, with children of all ages taking on an inflatable race track set up in the town as part of Greater Shepparton City Council’s Activities in the Park program. Shepparton News 12 Nov 2019 12 Nov 2019
Galleries Hundreds gather to commemorate Remembrance Day More than 200 people gathered at Shepparton’s cenotaph on Monday morning to commemorate Remembrance Day. John Lewis 11 Nov 2019 11 Nov 2019
Galleries St Anne’s College students get messy If a picture is worth 1000 words then these photos confirm youngsters were impressed with the mess they created at St Anne’s College, Kialla, recently. Shepparton News 11 Nov 2019 11 Nov 2019
Events Fryers St Food Festival There is no entry cost to this event, making it perfect for you to share a feast with family and friends. Book a table and relax, enjoy an evening filled with delicious food, craft beer, regional wines and tempting cocktails; all while being... 15 Shepparton News 15 Nov
Events Fryers St Food Festival There is no entry cost to this event, making it perfect for you to share a feast with family and friends. Book a table and relax, enjoy an evening filled with delicious food, craft beer, regional wines and tempting cocktails; all while being... 16 Shepparton News 16 Nov
Events Country Musical Festival at Kidstown BYO Food, Food Trucks & KidsTown Cafe, BBQ Plus more Free activities for Kids, Jumping Castles & Bucking Bull & FREE ENTRY for Kids under 12 with paying adults BYO Chairs/Picnic Rug. Alcoho free event Tickets can be purchased from Event... 17 Alana Christensen 17 Nov
Opinion A new way needed when grading our year 12 students Around the state, year 12 students are breathing a sigh of relief — or fighting off stress and sickness as they hold out for their last VCE exam to be over. The tests finish on Wednesday, November 20 after the first took place over a month ago... Ashlea Witoslawski 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Opinion How hard is it to clap properly? OMG! Can we stop going about climate change, the super school, Donald Trump and all that jazz, and focus on real First World problems — such as clapping. It has occurred to me we don’t have a proper grasp on the appropriate time to... James Bennett 13 Nov 2019 13 Nov 2019
Opinion It’s time to change the channel on reality TV It’s time to change the channel on reality TV. Reality TV villain contestants have spoken out about how their lives have been destroyed by the way their characters are shown on screen — and this type of storytelling needs to stop. David... Ilias Bakalla 12 Nov 2019 12 Nov 2019
Opinion They did not grow old, as we that are left grow old McPherson Media Group editor (non-dailies) Andrew Mole is addressing a Remembrance Day Service this morning. His speech has been drawn, in part, from this story. ON FEBRUARY 8 next year – at 5.09am – the name Clinton Carlisle Tainsh will... Shepparton News 11 Nov 2019 11 Nov 2019
Opinion A new way needed when grading our year 12 students Around the state, year 12 students are breathing a sigh of relief — or fighting off stress and sickness as they hold out for their last VCE exam to be over. The tests finish on Wednesday, November 20 after the first took place over a month ago... Ashlea Witoslawski 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Opinion How hard is it to clap properly? OMG! Can we stop going about climate change, the super school, Donald Trump and all that jazz, and focus on real First World problems — such as clapping. It has occurred to me we don’t have a proper grasp on the appropriate time to... James Bennett 13 Nov 2019 13 Nov 2019
Opinion It’s time to change the channel on reality TV It’s time to change the channel on reality TV. Reality TV villain contestants have spoken out about how their lives have been destroyed by the way their characters are shown on screen — and this type of storytelling needs to stop. David... Ilias Bakalla 12 Nov 2019 12 Nov 2019
Opinion A new way needed when grading our year 12 students Around the state, year 12 students are breathing a sigh of relief — or fighting off stress and sickness as they hold out for their last VCE exam to be over. The tests finish on Wednesday, November 20 after the first took place over a month ago... Ashlea Witoslawski 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Opinion How hard is it to clap properly? OMG! Can we stop going about climate change, the super school, Donald Trump and all that jazz, and focus on real First World problems — such as clapping. It has occurred to me we don’t have a proper grasp on the appropriate time to... James Bennett 13 Nov 2019 13 Nov 2019
Opinion It’s time to change the channel on reality TV It’s time to change the channel on reality TV. Reality TV villain contestants have spoken out about how their lives have been destroyed by the way their characters are shown on screen — and this type of storytelling needs to stop. David... Ilias Bakalla 12 Nov 2019 12 Nov 2019
Opinion They did not grow old, as we that are left grow old McPherson Media Group editor (non-dailies) Andrew Mole is addressing a Remembrance Day Service this morning. His speech has been drawn, in part, from this story. ON FEBRUARY 8 next year – at 5.09am – the name Clinton Carlisle Tainsh will... Shepparton News 11 Nov 2019 11 Nov 2019
Contributed Photos Wildlife and weather at the Winton Wetlands There was gloomy weather as far as the eye could see in the Winton Wetlands recently Reader Contributed 12 Nov 2019 12 Nov 2019
Contributed Photos Fiery red clouds grace Nagambie’s sky Vicki Reidy snapped these photographs during a storm at Nagambie recently. Ms Reidy said the clouds caught her eye while driving down High St after arriving home from holidays. “I have never seen clouds like that before, so red and fiery,” she... Shepparton News 15 Oct 2019 15 Oct 2019
Contributed Photos 60 years young Shepparton local Chris Adams celebrated her 60th birthday in style last weekend. Morgan Dyer 02 Oct 2019 02 Oct 2019
News Christmas by Candlelight calls for community singers ‘TIS the season to be carolling. And whether you’re a seasoned singer or a casual crooner, Echuca-Moama’s Christmas by Candlelight needs you. Charmayne Allison 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
News Kyabram and district firefighters head for Hunter Valley bushfires LOCAL firefighters strapped on their gear and headed for the Hunter Valley on Sunday to help fight the 10 emergency-level fires currently burning across New South Wales. The heavy tanker and four firefighters from Rushworth, one from Kyabram, two... James Arbuthnott 18 hours ago 18 hours ago
News Danny Claridge elected new Mayor of Benalla Councillor Danny Claridge has been elected Mayor of Benalla, following a special Meeting of the Council held this evening. Mr Claridge was elected unopposed and will hold the position until November 23, 2020. The new Mayor addressed his fellow... Meg Saultry 15 hours ago 15 hours ago
News Two wins in a row for Lions It was Deniliquin High School who drew the short straw on which side to debate when it came up against the Deniliquin Lions Club in this year’s annual debate challenge. The debate topic was a highly contentious issue — ‘That the government is... Olivia Duffey 21 hours ago 21 hours ago
News Mud run fun A ‘Tough It For Timor Mud Run’ fundraiser will be held in Finley this Saturday. The event will help 10 local Finley High School students provide medical and education supplies to the families of Timor Leste. The fundraiser will support the... Daniel Hughes 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
News Author T M Clark to chat about new book next month Her novel My Brother-But-One, was shortlisted for the Queensland Literary Award 2014 and has penned other novels Shooting Butterflies, Tears of the Cheetah, and Nature of the Lion, as well as a novella, The Avoidable Orphan, and a children’s... Cobram Courier 11 minutes ago 11 minutes ago
News Share your experiences in accessing rural aged care services Are you aged 65 or older? Have you ever accessed services in Seymour linked to ageing or aged care support? These could include, but are not limited to, hospital and GP services, district nursing, personal, respite and general home care, home... Vanessa Wiltshire 19 hours ago 19 hours ago
News Fishing and canoe platform coming to Rochester THE North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has received the go-ahead to construct an all-access fishing and canoe platform at the Campaspe River. The platform was funded by an Australian Government Basin Plan grant and will stretch along... Jared Prestwidge 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
News Lakeshore caravan park donates $4000 to Heathcote Health THREE local fire brigades, Heathcote Health and many other community groups have received a helping hand thanks to the generosity of former site holders at Lakeshore caravan park. Vanessa Wiltshire 13 Nov 2019 13 Nov 2019
News McCrackens celebrated 74 years of wedded bliss Tatura’s Ruth McCracken believes the secret to a long and happy marriage is to always support each other and to never go to bed angry. Liz Mellino 08 Nov 2019 08 Nov 2019
News Fifth year of amazing golf For a fifth consecutive year, the best senior professional golfers in Australia will tee off locally in two championships, in late January 2020, with free admission for golf fans. The Shepparton BMW PGA Seniors Championship will be played at Black... Robert Muir 2 hours ago 2 hours ago
News Corowa Market Report Corowa’s Market on Monday yielded better results to the previous market with 21,352 yarded an overall increase of 7,452. 11,971 lambs were yarded for an iccrease of 2,015 while sheep were also up 5,737 with 9,381 yarded at this week’s market... Corowa Free Press 21 hours ago 21 hours ago
Sport Barrie Beehag set for centre stage THE EYES of the ski racing world will once again turn to the Murray River on Saturday as the Barrie Beehag revs up for another year. Brayden May 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
News Mental health issues and a lack of hope dominate basin plan discussions The independent panel assessing social and economic conditions in the Murray-Darling Basin has wrapped-up its series of workshops and meetings. Panel members travelled to 29 locations across the basin over three weeks capturing the broad range of... Rodney Woods 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
Water Call to attach conveyance losses to CEWH Barham’s Neil Eagle has a simple solution to give northern Victorian and southern Riverina farmers immediate access to irrigation water. Mr Eagle is calling for 1000Gl of conveyance losses to be immediately attached to the Commonwealth... Sophie Baldwin 12 Nov 2019 12 Nov 2019
Animal Health Know your fodder: feed testing facts THIS SEASON there is the potential for a fodder supply shortage across Australia’s dairy regions. In times of low pasture supply, it is essential to carefully plan what the likely feed requirements will be for your herd and actively manage the... Dairy News 11 Oct 2019 11 Oct 2019
Dairy Strathmerton dairy farmer takes the spoils during on-farm challenge The Northern Victoria Ayrshire Cattle Club held an on-farm challenge on October 25, with Lachlan Park Tessa, owned by Strathmerton’s Lachlan Forster, taking out the Senior Champion title. Lachlan Park Tessa was also awarded Champion Best Udder and... Rodney Woods 12 Nov 2019 12 Nov 2019
Livestock Keep the spring in sheep’s steps Spring is well and truly here, and with it can come foot problems for sheep. Even during dry conditions, common health issues for sheep include footrot. There are techniques to determine weather the issue is footrot or a foot abscess. When sheep... Country News 12 Nov 2019 12 Nov 2019
Markets Australian milk production continues to slide, while global markets present opportunities THE 2018–19 season will most certainly be remembered as an exceptionally challenging season for the Australian dairy industry. Universally high feed costs, record high temporary irrigation water costs and widespread dry seasonal conditions have... Sofia Omstedt 12 Jul 2019 12 Jul 2019
News Politicians call for water ministers to walk away from basin plan NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has called for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan to be ripped up, while a Victorian MP wants Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville to walk away as well. Speaking during a Budgets Estimates hearing on October 31, Mr... Rodney Woods 18 hours ago 18 hours ago
Horticulture Horticulture labour shortage questioned A report by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences has led to debate about whether there is a shortage of labour in the horticulture industry. The ABARES report titled, Demand for farm workers - ABARES farm survey... Rodney Woods 18 hours ago 18 hours ago
Dairy NSW Farmers Association to highlight competition flaws in dairy industry The NSW Farmers Association will be using the upcoming Senate inquiry into the dairy industry to highlight flaws with the competition framework for dairy farmers. NSW Farmers Association dairy committee chair Colin Thompson said the benefits of... Rodney Woods 12 Nov 2019 12 Nov 2019
News Forest industry axed The Victorian Government has announced the phase-out of all logging in the state’s native forests by 2030. Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said this was the largest protection plan in the state’s history. “We’re taking this step to... Jamieson Salter 18 hours ago 18 hours ago
Machinery & Products Sneak peek of new tractor technology at AgQuip VISITORS TO this year’s AgQuip Field Days from August 20 to 22 at Gunnedah enjoyed a sneak peek at the next generation in Case IH’s high-horsepower tractor technology. The new AFS Connect Magnum, powered by the company’s Advanced Farming... Dairy News 13 Sep 2019 13 Sep 2019
Management Sisters stepping up Sisters Alicia and Sophie Blain know how to step up and take on a big challenge. With their father Darin’s ability to do physical work limited by a back injury, Alicia, 21, and Sophie, 19, are now the backbone of the family’s Cooriemungle farm... Dairy News 01 Nov 2019 01 Nov 2019
Water Water quality to be monitored Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority is keeping an eye on the water quality in creeks, rivers and wetlands across the catchment, with forecasts for a dry, warm spring and summer. Jamieson Salter 12 Nov 2019 12 Nov 2019
Cropping Understand the effects of carryover herbicides To help growers better understand the issues involved, the Grains Research and Development Corporation has produced a fact sheet: Rotational constraints for pulse crops following the use of aminopyralid, clopyralid and picloram herbicides Rodney Woods 06 Nov 2019 06 Nov 2019
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 13 Sep 2019
News Protecting paddock trees The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority’s Paddock Tree Guard project has been trialled through the Gecko Clan Landcare Network’s Goomalibee Landcare Group. A small group of people gathered at a Goomalibee property recently to... Jamieson Salter 23 hours ago 23 hours ago
National Man acquitted of murder walks free again A former nightclub bouncer acquitted of murdering a Sydney schoolgirl has received a jail term for possessing a knife when he told police he’d killed her. AAP Newswire 32 minutes ago 32 minutes ago
Finance Automotive market keeps tanking: AP Eagers AP Eagers says new car sales were down eight per cent % in the first 10 months of the year, as skittish consumers put off buying. AAP Newswire 32 minutes ago 32 minutes ago
World Trump, Erdogan discuss missile ‘challenge’ President Donald Trump says he hopes the US and Turkey can resolve a dispute over Ankara’s purchase of a Russian missile defence system. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
World Gaza toll hits 26 as truce offered Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad has offered terms for a Gaza ceasefire, saying if the terms are not met attacks could continue indefinitely. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Horse Racing Marmelo retired to stud after Cup drama The 2018 Melbourne Cup runner-up Marmelo has been retired to stand at stud in France, a fortnight after his controversial scratching from the 2019 race. AAP Newswire 17 hours ago 17 hours ago
AFL McKenna put himself at risk: Worsfold Essendon coach John Worsfold says he was disappointed to hear about Conor McKenna’s participation in a Gaelic football match in Ireland. AAP Newswire 13 Nov 2019 13 Nov 2019
National Spotlight on foreign interference at unis New rules to safeguard universities from foreign interference will require Australian institutions to disclose their research partners and financial donors. AAP Newswire 44 minutes ago 44 minutes ago
Entertainment De Niro to get lifetime award from SAG Two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro will be awarded with a lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). AAP Newswire 13 Nov 2019 13 Nov 2019
National Aussie charity gets nod from UN green bank Save the Children Australia could get $73 million for each of its projects to help nations deal with climate change, after getting the UN tick of approval. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
