EDITOR'S PICKS

Territory passes PM’s ‘have a go’ test

Australia’s parliamentary leaders have thrown their support behind plans to get more people living in the Northern Territory.

AAP Newswire

GVL grand final day to be live streamed

All three of the Goulburn Valley League football grand finals will be live streamed this year, bringing the game to more fans than ever.

Lauren Bordin

07 Sep 2018

Number one

An outpouring of emotion flooded the netball courts at Jerilderie’s Monash Park when the final whistle sounded to mark the Deniliquin Rovers’ first ever Picola & District League A grade title on Saturday.

Jamie Lowe

Shared streetscape option endorsed for Maude St Mall

Greater Shepparton City Council has endorsed a “shared streetscape” design to work towards for Shepparton’s Maude St Mall. The endorsed design would see a one-way road linking Fryers St and Stewart St through the mall, with the southern...

Shepparton News

Shared streetscape option endorsed for Maude St Mall

Shepparton News

Malaysia’s Najib arrested on fresh charges

Malaysia’s ex-prime minister Najib Razak has been arrested on fresh corruption charges relating to scandal-hit state fund 1MDB.

AAP Newswire

Reports of contaminated strawberry in region

Reports have been circulating since Tuesday night of a strawberry contaminated by a pin purchased from a supermarket in the region. Victoria Police is remaining tight lipped regarding the veracity of the claim. Officers from the fraud and extortion...

Myles Peterson

New power farms announced

New solar and wind farms will pump more than 900 megawatts of energy into Victoria’s power grid following the Victorian Government’s reverse auction.

Country News

Finance

NAB cuts exec bonuses amid charm offensive

National Australia Bank has followed its decision to hold mortgage rates with a cut to executive bonuses as it continues its attempt to regain consumer trust.

AAP Newswire

Malaysia’s Najib arrested on fresh charges

Malaysia’s ex-prime minister Najib Razak has been arrested on fresh corruption charges relating to scandal-hit state fund 1MDB.

AAP Newswire

Reports of contaminated strawberry in region

Myles Peterson

New power farms announced

New solar and wind farms will pump more than 900 megawatts of energy into Victoria’s power grid following the Victorian Government’s reverse auction.

Country News

Finance

NAB cuts exec bonuses amid charm offensive

National Australia Bank has followed its decision to hold mortgage rates with a cut to executive bonuses as it continues its attempt to regain consumer trust.

AAP Newswire

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Ardmona man presents to hospital with gunshot wounds

A 23-year-old Ardmona man presented to a Shepparton hospital at around 9.30am last night with a gunshot wound to his upper body. A Victoria police spokesperson said police are investigating the matter and the circumstances surrounding the incident...

Shepparton News

Shepparton male caught drink driving twice in one night

A driver has been caught allegedly drink driving twice in Shepparton last night. Goulburn Valley Highway Patrol police detected a Toyota Camry sedan travelling along Northumberland Crescent about 10.20pm. The vehicle was intercepted and the driver...

Shepparton News

13 Sep 2018

Reports of contaminated strawberry in region

Myles Peterson

Emergency services called to SAM site due to concerning smells

CFA and police were called to the new site of the Shepparton Art Museum at around 11.40am today because of a growing community concern about the smell of petrol in the area. The Shepparton CFA Hazardous Material Response Unit attended the scene to...

Ashlea Witoslawski

14 Sep 2018

Nathalia into big dance

Nathalia did it the hard way, but eventually secured another Murray Football League grand final berth with an 8.5 (53) to 7.7 (49) win over Rumbalara at Mercury Dve. Tom Nihill, Bowen Smith and Tom Boyd were the heroes for the Purples, who recovered...

Tyler Maher

15 Sep 2018

Education

Schools getting $43m

ECHUCA primary schools will be sharing in a $43.8 million expansion of the State Government’s Navigator program in 2019.

Riverine Herald

Push for fair water deal for local farmers

Long-term sustainability of Goulburn Murray communities remained at the heart of a workshop held this week, aimed at tackling a neutrality test to help further Murray-Darling Basin Plan advocacy.

Shepparton News

Protest against Apple store in Fed Square

About 200 people opposing plans for an Apple store at Melbourne’s Federation Square have gathered to demand the Victorian government reject the proposal.

AAP Newswire

Netball: GVL under-15, Shepparton United v Echuca

Photos from the under-15 netball match between Shepparton United and Echuc

Shepparton News

Britain, EU close to orderly Brexit: May

Writing in a German newspaper, British Prime Minister Theresa May says both sides need to show goodwill to avoid a disorderly UK exit from the bloc next March.

AAP Newswire

Dairy

Giant posts loss

New Zealand’s biggest company, dairy giant Fonterra, has posted a loss of $NZ196million ($A179million) — the first annual loss in its 17-year history.

Country News

Local

Shared streetscape option endorsed for Maude St Mall

Shepparton News

Reports of contaminated strawberry in region

Myles Peterson

GVL grand final day to be live streamed

All three of the Goulburn Valley League football grand finals will be live streamed this year, bringing the game to more fans than ever.

Lauren Bordin

07 Sep 2018

Push for fair water deal for local farmers

Long-term sustainability of Goulburn Murray communities remained at the heart of a workshop held this week, aimed at tackling a neutrality test to help further Murray-Darling Basin Plan advocacy.

Shepparton News

Education

Students celebrate the arts

The Shepparton Christian College community came together for its annual Arts Showcase on Thursday.

Ashlea Witoslawski

15 Sep 2018

Entertainment

Delivering green legacy

Celebrating 10 years of local produce and community spirit, the Numurkah Foodbowl Festival continues to inspire people to get involved in showcasing their town. As scarecrows begin to crop up, you will find more art appearing soon thanks to the...

Ashlea Witoslawski

9 hours ago

Grants on offer

Heritage Grants Program applications are soon coming to a close.

Laura Briggs

Outside the box: When GVL and NFL collide

As the Goulburn Valley League season is about to wrap up, there will be a few boys looking for an off-season earner — and I’ve got just the thing in mind.

Shepparton News

Housing call

The Council to Homeless Persons has welcomed the response of Shepparton’s political elite to alarming data released yesterday, but has called for action, not words.

Myles Peterson

12 hours ago

Struggle to stay on in city

D-day has arrived for a Shepparton family with breadwinner, husband and father Sanathana Monarawila facing deportation.

Myles Peterson

Goulburn Valley suns appoint new technical director

Goulburn Valley Suns have caught a big fish in their search for a new technical director, appointing the experienced Srecko Baresic-Nikic to the role.

Alex Mitchell

Lifestyle

Dealing with testing time

Michael Jones has always been a ‘‘she’ll be right’’ kind of bloke, up for a laugh and a drink with his mates.

Ashlea Witoslawski

Real Estate

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Opinion

Letter to the editor

The Midland Hwy between Mooroopna and west of Stanhope is a road I have been travelling at least three times a week since 1967.

Shepparton News

Making an informed choice

The deaths of two people at a music festival in NSW at the weekend has once again thrust the pill-testing debate back on the agenda.

Shepparton News

Migrants help shape city

The case of a Shepparton migrant worker facing deportation is noteworthy on two levels.

Shepparton News

Raise any rates concerns

Concerns about rates notices local councils handed out to residents are anything but unique.

Shepparton News

Letter to the editor

The Midland Hwy between Mooroopna and west of Stanhope is a road I have been travelling at least three times a week since 1967.

Shepparton News

Making an informed choice

The deaths of two people at a music festival in NSW at the weekend has once again thrust the pill-testing debate back on the agenda.

Shepparton News

Migrants help shape city

The case of a Shepparton migrant worker facing deportation is noteworthy on two levels.

Shepparton News

Letter to the editor

The Midland Hwy between Mooroopna and west of Stanhope is a road I have been travelling at least three times a week since 1967.

Shepparton News

Making an informed choice

The deaths of two people at a music festival in NSW at the weekend has once again thrust the pill-testing debate back on the agenda.

Shepparton News

Migrants help shape city

The case of a Shepparton migrant worker facing deportation is noteworthy on two levels.

Shepparton News

Raise any rates concerns

Concerns about rates notices local councils handed out to residents are anything but unique.

Shepparton News

Galleries

Netball: GVL under-15, Shepparton United v Echuca

Photos from the under-15 netball match between Shepparton United and Echuc

Shepparton News

Shepparton CFA show kids the way

Children at Balaclava Road Child Car Centre were treated to a day with the Shepparton CFA. CFA’s Chris Bethell informed the children about the fire truck, fire awareness, dangers and general fire safety

Shepparton News

9 hours ago

Police teach Bourchier St Primary’s Foundation students

Shepparton Police officers Matt Walker and Glenn Gibson visited the Foundation students at Bourchier St Primary School recently. The students learnt all about the role the police play in the community

Shepparton News

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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

22 Sep

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...

Country News

23 Sep

Wallan Olde Time Market

The Wallan Olde Time Market is run by the Wallan Scout Group as a fund raising solution for providing funds for quality scouting in the township of Wallan. The market features new and used items from brica-a-brac, garden products, cakes, tools...

Country News

13 Oct

Violet Town Community Market - Copy

The Violet Town Community Market is held on the 2nd Saturday of every month Entry is free however a gold coin donation to a local organisation of the month would be welcomed. Dogs are not allowed on the market site. Service dogs permitted. The...

Ruth Jellif

13 Oct

Contributed Photos

Contributed Photos

Street sign typo

Whoops! Reader Glenda Norton sent in this photo of a typo she noticed on the intersection of Lancaster-Mooroopna and Byrneside-Gillieston roads. While the bottom sign pointing to Byrneside is spelt correctly, the newer sign above is incorrect making...

Reader Contributed

Contributed Photos

Canola full of colour

Rene Martens from RenSmart Photography took this photo of canola fields recently. With spring kicking off recently there has been lots of colour throughout the Goulburn Valley

Reader Contributed

Contributed Photos

Spring weather at Kirwans Bridge

Allan Bradley sent us this great picture of beautiful weather, taken at Kirwans Bridge

Reader Contributed

17 Sep 2018

Regional

Education

Schools getting $43m

ECHUCA primary schools will be sharing in a $43.8 million expansion of the State Government’s Navigator program in 2019.

Riverine Herald

Decision time for umps

FINALS atmosphere is well and truly upon us.

Michael Mattingly

Greens refute Ryan’s claims

State Member for Euroa Steph Ryan has claimed the Greens are planning for a ‘‘Labor-Greens government’’ after the party backed the government’s vote to block the withdrawal of all documents tabled in parliament.

Benalla Ensign

Number one

Jamie Lowe

Ute Muster’s Carrie coup

The Deni Ute Muster will be US country music superstar Carrie Underwood’s only full concert appearance on her trip to Australia.

Southern Riverina News

Reminder to look on roads

Police and paramedics were called to a second car crash last Wednesday about 4pm at the Tocumwal bends.

Cobram Courier

7 hours ago

Plan to improve young lives

Mitchell Shire Council hosted Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) last week for the launch of their action plan to improve the lives of young people in Victoria.

Seymour Telegraph

Rochester Primary School

Rochester Primary School.

Campaspe News

Jean honoured for 40 years of service

ONE of our town’s hardworking volunteers has been recognised by Ambulance Victoria for her work throughout the years.

Lachlan Durling

Ian’s cool collection

Hobbiest Ian Cockayne has bought a lifetime of entertainment to the Tatura Men’s Shed, including his passion for model aeroplanes, love of dance and devotion for his one-off, home-made Cream Cracker car.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Tony Seccull memorial award

The 2018 ‘Tony Seccull’ memorial award has been presented by Tony’s elderly parents, Patrick (Snr) and Alicia of Mulwala, at a ceremony at the Sydney Police Centre on Wednesday, August 29. Introducing the award, Master of Ceremonies Senior...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

6 hours ago

John’s excellence award

John Schnelle became Corowa High School’s 12th student to receive the NSW Minister’s Award for Excellence in Student Achievement recently. Throughout his time at Corowa High School, John has proved himself to be an outstanding ambassador and...

Jarryd Barca

Girl basketballers can learn from Jane

ECHUCA’s Junior Pirates girls will be looking for another summer of success.

Riverine Herald

Rural

New power farms announced

New solar and wind farms will pump more than 900 megawatts of energy into Victoria’s power grid following the Victorian Government’s reverse auction.

Country News

Water

Water group seeks neutral impact answer

Water leaders in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District met this week to determine what socio-economic neutrality means for the region under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Country News

7 hours ago

Animal Health

Is off-label drug use off limits?

THE OFF-LABEL use of veterinary medicines on dairy farms is surprisingly common. This article discusses the safe use of veterinary medicines and scenarios where these medicines are unintentionally used off-label. There are many definitions...

Simone Dunne

28 Aug 2018

Dairy

Giant posts loss

New Zealand’s biggest company, dairy giant Fonterra, has posted a loss of $NZ196million ($A179million) — the first annual loss in its 17-year history.

Country News

Livestock

Live export ban fails to get votes

A push to end live sheep exports has been shelved in federal parliament after Coalition MPs opposed to the trade refused to vote to ban it.

Country News

Markets

World wheat crop, fodder supplies declining

WE ARE now more than halfway through winter, and more than halfway through a year that has so far been unseasonably warm and dry. Rainfall for the year to date has been well below average in most of southern and eastern Australia and across the...

Sofia Omstedt

21 Aug 2018

Dogs to be put through paces

The people of northern Victoria will get a chance to see owners and their dogs working as a team in the annual Rochester Working Sheep Dog Trials, starting on Friday, September 21.

Country News

12 hours ago

Horticulture

Showcasing opportunities

A Greater Shepparton delegation to China and Indonesia has met with AusTrade Commissioners, advocating for apple and pear protocols to be developed.

Country News

6 hours ago

Bigger isn’t always better

KEEPING THINGS simple and fresh has been a successful formula for Nullawarre farmers Jason and Abby Burleigh. Never inclined to go beyond their means, the Burleighs have built a sustainable operation while successfully embracing the domestic fresh...

Rick Bayne

7 hours ago

Rate hike hits farmers

A group of farmers have seen red at their recent Greater Shepparton City Council rates notices, which have seen significant jumps as a result of rising farm values.

Country News

Machinery & Products

Jaylor specialists talk nutrition with farmers

JAYLOR SPECIALISTS have been visiting Australian farms to further their knowledge of the local dairy and beef industries, and discuss feed techniques with farmers. International Business Development Manager for Jaylor mixer wagons, Marty Philippi...

Dairy News

28 Aug 2018

Management

Subsurface drainage keeps farm on top

FARMING SUCCESS all starts underground for Cooriemungle’s Andy Powell. His farm, just 15 km inland from the iconic Port Campbell National Park, receives about 750 mm of rain every year but, with subsurface drainage covering 98 per cent of the...

Rick Bayne

21 Aug 2018

Water

Drought water diversion warning

Diverting environmental water to drought-stricken farms could result in a dangerous precedent for water rights, some irrigators and environmentalists have warned.

Alana Christensen

Cropping

Handling the heaviest loads

The Massey Ferguson TH7038 Telehandler meets the high capacity requirements for lifting the heaviest high-density bales, offering fast and efficient cycles for loading as well as the power to tow a loaded trailer.

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

12 Dec 2017

Funds for rail freight study

Northern Victoria’s agricultural production will benefit from better rail freight infrastructure, Federal Member for Murray Damian Drum said when announcing a $900000 study into rail freight for the region.

Country News

National & World

Territory passes PM’s ‘have a go’ test

Australia’s parliamentary leaders have thrown their support behind plans to get more people living in the Northern Territory.

AAP Newswire

Finance

NAB cuts exec bonuses amid charm offensive

National Australia Bank has followed its decision to hold mortgage rates with a cut to executive bonuses as it continues its attempt to regain consumer trust.

AAP Newswire

Malaysia’s Najib arrested on fresh charges

Malaysia’s ex-prime minister Najib Razak has been arrested on fresh corruption charges relating to scandal-hit state fund 1MDB.

AAP Newswire

Britain, EU close to orderly Brexit: May

Writing in a German newspaper, British Prime Minister Theresa May says both sides need to show goodwill to avoid a disorderly UK exit from the bloc next March.

AAP Newswire

Horse Racing

Tavirun follows a well-worn stable path

Victorian-trained three-year-old Tavirun is scheduled to head north to Sydney for the Gloaming Stakes on a path towards Group One spring targets.

AAP Newswire

AFL

Lynch camp regrets messy Suns split in AFL

Gold Coast co-captain Tom Lynch and his manager Paul Connors say they could have handled things better before confirming his wish to leave the Suns.

AAP Newswire

Protest against Apple store in Fed Square

About 200 people opposing plans for an Apple store at Melbourne’s Federation Square have gathered to demand the Victorian government reject the proposal.

AAP Newswire

Entertainment

Jessica Simpson pregnant with third child

Jessica Simpson has announced she is expecting her third child.

AAP Newswire