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Shepparton tourism sector suffering from Victoria-NSW border closure

The Victoria-NSW border will be closed from midnight Tuesday to stop the spread of coronavirus. But Shepparton tourism operators say they are already feeling the impact. Quest Shepparton property manager Michael De Maria said he’d had three...

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Picola District league sets sights on junior competition

Picola District Football Netball League is working towards getting a junior competition up and running for this year. A proposed start date for junior football and netball competitions has been pencilled in for July 18. The region’s northern-based...

Aydin Payne
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Apology to Mr Chris Baldwin

On page 1 of the March 29, 2020, edition, the article ‘AXE ON FIRM — Shepparton Accounting Company at Centre of Brazen Tax Scam Deregistered’ appeared with a photo of Mr Chris Baldwin. It identified Mr Baldwin as the founder of Brown Baldwin...

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Apology to Mr Chris Baldwin

On page 1 of the March 29, 2020, edition, the article ‘AXE ON FIRM — Shepparton Accounting Company at Centre of Brazen Tax Scam Deregistered’ appeared with a photo of Mr Chris Baldwin. It identified Mr Baldwin as the founder of Brown Baldwin...

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Stepping down the weight ladder

Although Greater Shepparton City Council’s Get Mooving Challenge is officially over, it doesn’t mean we should stop stepping. As someone currently going through a personal weight loss battle, I’m surprised with how easily I can hit...

James Bennett
Sport

AFL exports | Local exports lead Dogs to big win

A trio of Goulburn Valley exports have led the the Western Bulldogs to a resounding victory at the weekend. Mooroopna’s Laitham Vandermeer, Seymour’s Josh Schache and Kialla’s Alex Keath were influential in the Bulldogs’ 49-point demolition...

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Shepparton tourism sector suffering from Victoria-NSW border closure

The Victoria-NSW border will be closed from midnight Tuesday to stop the spread of coronavirus. But Shepparton tourism operators say they are already feeling the impact. Quest Shepparton property manager Michael De Maria said he’d had three...

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Sport

Tat Chat | Hill Top Golf

HILL TOP GOLF The course may have been damp after recent rains and set to its maximum length, but Matt Miller was undeterred and went around in 69 strokes for a nett 71. Brilliant as that was, it was not enough to win the GMCU Monthly Medal as Ray...

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Stepping down the weight ladder

Although Greater Shepparton City Council’s Get Mooving Challenge is officially over, it doesn’t mean we should stop stepping. As someone currently going through a personal weight loss battle, I’m surprised with how easily I can hit...

James Bennett
Sport

AFL exports | Local exports lead Dogs to big win

A trio of Goulburn Valley exports have led the the Western Bulldogs to a resounding victory at the weekend. Mooroopna’s Laitham Vandermeer, Seymour’s Josh Schache and Kialla’s Alex Keath were influential in the Bulldogs’ 49-point demolition...

Aydin Payne
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Shepparton tourism sector suffering from Victoria-NSW border closure

The Victoria-NSW border will be closed from midnight Tuesday to stop the spread of coronavirus. But Shepparton tourism operators say they are already feeling the impact. Quest Shepparton property manager Michael De Maria said he’d had three...

Madi Chwasta
Sport

Tat Chat | Hill Top Golf

HILL TOP GOLF The course may have been damp after recent rains and set to its maximum length, but Matt Miller was undeterred and went around in 69 strokes for a nett 71. Brilliant as that was, it was not enough to win the GMCU Monthly Medal as Ray...

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New active COVID-19 case in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has reported a new active case of COVID-19. The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed its the only active case in the region, as the state’s total rose by 108 – the second highest daily rise in Victoria since the...

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Fatal car crash at Cobram

Police are investigating a fatal car crash which occurred in Cobram last night. Investigators believe a Ford sedan was travelling along the Murray Valley Hwy some time before 11pm. The driver lost control of the car which left the road and crashed...

Cobram Courier
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Fatal Cobram collision victims identified

The two young men killed in a fatal collision in Cobram on Wednesday night have been named as Nicholas Gash and Samuel Tout. The two men were travelling in a Ford sedan along the Murray Valley Hwy sometime before 11pm when the vehicle they were in...

Liz Mellino
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Fatal Cobram collision victims identified

The two young men killed in a fatal collision in Cobram on Wednesday night have been named as Nicholas Gash and Samuel Tout. The two men were travelling in a Ford sedan along the Murray Valley Hwy sometime before 11pm when the vehicle they were in...

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Echuca teen critical after horrific motorbike accident

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Heavy rain on Friday, but more needed across region

The Greater Shepparton region has enjoyed a nice sprinkling of rain to start the month. According to data collected by the Bureau of Meteorology from three weather stations, about 10 mm has fallen already — and the majority arrived on...

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Is your pooch the envy of everyone – and the one who gets all the attention at the park? Think your pup has what it takes to strut it out on the dogwalk? Enter here!

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Mt Buller: So many reasons to smile | Gallery

The official start of the 2020 ski season at Mt Buller is less than four weeks away but an early cold snap across south-east Australia last month saw snow settle at resorts from Perisher to Lake Mountain. With the recent easing of restrictions, News...

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Education

Goulburn Valley Grammar students fight MND

Goulburn Valley Grammar School students have come out in force for Motor Neurone Disease research, wearing the iconic blue FightMND beanies and raising $847 for the cause.

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Community COVID-19 testing finishes, as virus no longer active in Greater Shepparton

Goulburn Valley Health has stopped COVID-19 community testing, after the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services reported there were no longer any active cases of the virus in Greater Shepparton. But chief executive Matt Sharp warned the...

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The road back: how tourism will recover in a post crisis world

ECHUCA-Moama is moving closer to being open for business. NSW will further relax restrictions today, allowing holidays to be taken across the state.

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Mt Buller: So many reasons to smile | Gallery

The official start of the 2020 ski season at Mt Buller is less than four weeks away but an early cold snap across south-east Australia last month saw snow settle at resorts from Perisher to Lake Mountain. With the recent easing of restrictions, News...

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PHOTOS | Golfers enjoy return to the fairways

Mooroopna Golf Club was back to normal on Saturday, well sort of. The course held its first Saturday competition since the coronavirus pandemic forced its closure in March. Although more than 100 golfers took part in the competition, with each group...

Shepparton News
Sport

PHOTOS | Social bowls returns

The region’s bowlers have wasted little time getting back on the greens after the Victorian Government’s relaxation of coronavirus restrictions. It might just have been social play — with competitive bowls still off the table — but...

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Opinion

Life isn’t always as good as it should be, but it’s never as bad as it could be

LIAM NASH IS STAYING AHEAD OF THE CURVE It could be worse. If I was ever to have words of wisdom tattooed on the inside of my eyelids, these would be it. Passed down the line from older family members, saying the phrase has been a great grounding...

Liam Nash
Opinion

Let’s introduce a four-hour work day

Trust and truth, and intent, are among the first casualties when it’s advocated you “put your weapons down” and then the proponent unleashes an all-guns-blazing rhetoric rooted firmly in ideology. The promised “laser-like...

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Opinion

If I don’t make it to the altar he will have no-one to blame but himself

So I’m standing here, on this little dais; but fortunately have three people fussing over me to keep me calm and focused. There is the designer, his principle seamstress and some poor unfortunate (there’s always one in a crowd of more than two...

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We have more to learn from animals than animals have to learn from us

SANDY LLOYD IS TALKING TO THE ANIMALS Last week I heard a man on the radio describe the best thing that had happened to him all year. It wasn’t what you might think at this point in a year that’s been turned upside-down, first by...

Sandy Lloyd
Opinion

Life isn’t always as good as it should be, but it’s never as bad as it could be

LIAM NASH IS STAYING AHEAD OF THE CURVE It could be worse. If I was ever to have words of wisdom tattooed on the inside of my eyelids, these would be it. Passed down the line from older family members, saying the phrase has been a great grounding...

Liam Nash
Opinion

Let’s introduce a four-hour work day

Trust and truth, and intent, are among the first casualties when it’s advocated you “put your weapons down” and then the proponent unleashes an all-guns-blazing rhetoric rooted firmly in ideology. The promised “laser-like...

Shepparton News
Opinion

If I don’t make it to the altar he will have no-one to blame but himself

So I’m standing here, on this little dais; but fortunately have three people fussing over me to keep me calm and focused. There is the designer, his principle seamstress and some poor unfortunate (there’s always one in a crowd of more than two...

Shepparton News
Opinion

Life isn’t always as good as it should be, but it’s never as bad as it could be

LIAM NASH IS STAYING AHEAD OF THE CURVE It could be worse. If I was ever to have words of wisdom tattooed on the inside of my eyelids, these would be it. Passed down the line from older family members, saying the phrase has been a great grounding...

Liam Nash
Opinion

Let’s introduce a four-hour work day

Trust and truth, and intent, are among the first casualties when it’s advocated you “put your weapons down” and then the proponent unleashes an all-guns-blazing rhetoric rooted firmly in ideology. The promised “laser-like...

Shepparton News
Opinion

If I don’t make it to the altar he will have no-one to blame but himself

So I’m standing here, on this little dais; but fortunately have three people fussing over me to keep me calm and focused. There is the designer, his principle seamstress and some poor unfortunate (there’s always one in a crowd of more than two...

Shepparton News
Opinion

We have more to learn from animals than animals have to learn from us

SANDY LLOYD IS TALKING TO THE ANIMALS Last week I heard a man on the radio describe the best thing that had happened to him all year. It wasn’t what you might think at this point in a year that’s been turned upside-down, first by...

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Light up the night in world record bid

For more information and to register, visit https://worldrecordlight. thinkific. com/

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Faith In Isolation: Tamandeep Singh

In a weekly series the Shepparton News explores how faith is helping locals through COVID-19

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Faith In Isolation

In a weekly series the Shepparton News explores how faith is helping locals through COVID-19

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Meet the Goulburn Valley’s latest arrivals

Vali Joe Collins Jessica and Sean Collins announce the arrival of Vali Joe Collins. Vali was born on June 21 weighing 3.43 kg. He is a brother for Bjorn and Hagen. Jesse Ray Davies Jesse Ray Davies was born to parents Selinda Lempick and...

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Misty morning around Victoria Park Lake

Shepparton’s Victoria Park Lake is a beautiful place no matter the weather. The play areas and walking track around its edge make it delightful for all ages. Sometimes a quiet walk grants extraordinary views and clearly, the early bird gets the...

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Graduation surprise for local nurse

The pandemic has suspended graduation celebrations across the country. However, that didn’t stop one proud mum celebrating her daughter’s achievements. Jennifer Broadbent surprised her daughter and Shepparton La Trobe University graduate nurse Eliz...

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Murray River Council adopt 2020/21 budget

MURRAY River Council will be operating at a $1 million loss after passing it’s 2020/21 budget at last week’s council meeting. The overall draft deficit of $1,209,938 is largely the result of council co-contributions towards capital works...

Anna McGuinness
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Burnt Butter cafe encouraging social interaction with new initiative

BURNT Butter owner Jess Scoble has seen thousands of people come and go through her time at the cafe. And over the past few years she has noticed the steady decline of social activity among her customers, in the shop as well as out on the street...

Jared Prestwidge
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Kinda funding continues

The Victorian Government will continue to reduce the cost of sessional kindergarten for families and provide kinders with extra cleaning for all of term three as part of a $45 million support package during the coronavirus pandemic. State Member for...

Simon Ruppert
News

More cash for park

Another $111,000 in funding has been secured for improvements at Deniliquin’s Memorial Park. The COVID-19 stimulus package money announced on Monday will be added to $200,000 from the Showground Stimulus Funding Program announced last month. The...

Olivia Duffey
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Murrumbidgee thriving compared to state

The Murrumbidgee region has weathered the storm of an uneasy start to 2020 better than most in NSW. Recent data released by the National Institute of Economic and Industry Research shows that as a result of Coronavirus, employment in the...

Daniel Hughes
News

The show must go online

The Cobram Agricultural Show will receive part of a $36 million COVID-19 support package released by the Federal Government. The grant was put forward to supplement agricultural shows pushing ahead, as well as offering compensation to soften the...

Liam Nash
News

Seymour officers run to raise funds for a worthy cause

Two Seymour police officers laced up their runners and raised $2400 for Victoria Police Legacy. Senior Constable Amy Voisey and First Constable Ali Keevil ran a combined 260 km when they participated in Run 4 Blue, a virtual run held in May...

David Rak
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Police seeking information on stolen cars

POLICE are appealing for information into two car thefts at Rochester which have occurred in recent weeks. A 2015 Toyota Landcruiser was stolen between 4pm on June 25 and 11.30am on June 26 from a Northern Highway rest stop after it had broken down...

Brayden May
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Dump point change causes a stink

After numerous locals expressed concern about a mesh cover being placed over the dump point in Barrack Street, the McIvor Times launched an investigation.

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Tatura photographer captures amazing photos of insects

These impressive close-ups of creepy crawlies aren’t computer generated, nor were they taken by a professional. These spine-tingling photos of jumping spiders and bees were taken by hobby photographer Matthew McDonald in his Tatura garden over the...

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Peter Savy announced as CEO

Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort President Gil Cunningham has announced the exciting news that Peter Savy has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer at the Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort. In a newsletter released to members Mr Cunningham...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
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Corowa Centrelink service opens

The Corowa Intereach office will open for Centrelink customers only, effective Monday, June 29, with strict restrictions applied. The office will only open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, from 9am until 12pm. Appointments must be made by...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
Sport

Echuca juniors return to training

ECHUCA’S junior footballers returned to the training track last month as preparations for a modified season continued. The club looks set to field teams in the GVL, GCJFL and SDJFL. Photos: Cath Grey

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Management

John Wright’s recipe for success - dungbeetles, dairy and days off

Dairying can be a relentless and busy occupation, yet dairy farmer John Wright has achieved a work life balance on his Lockington farm which includes time away and at least one good holiday a year. Not a bad effort considering he does most of the...

Dairy News Australia
Water

Loud calls for royal commission into Murray-Darling Basin Plan

A federal royal commission into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is the only way to expose the reasons behind its failings, according to local farming and community groups. Calls have been mounting for a royal commission, with NSW Farmers calling for...

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Animal Health

Preparing the team ahead of the game

When it comes to preparing for the next joining period, it’s never too early to start thinking about your bulls. Often, these blokes are away in a back paddock or at the out-block, out of sight and out of mind. However, a recent study in...

Dairy News Australia
Dairy

Coles staff shortage leads to milk shortage

A shortage of staff at a key Coles Supermarkets distribution centre is holding up delivery of fresh milk to stores around Victoria. One Shepparton Coles supermarket was emptied of any fresh dairy milk on Saturday. As well as random shortages, the...

Geoff Adams
Livestock

WoolPoll needs extending, says NSW Farmers

NSW Farmers has called for WoolPoll to be extended from three years to four in response to the Federal Government’s review of the wool levy voting system. The wool levy contributes to the research, development and marketing undertaken by...

Country News
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
News

The way forward for Australia-China trade disputes

China has increased tariffs on Australian beef from less than five per cent to 12 per cent for six months, and is expected to increase tariffs on whole milk powder later this year. These changes come after China hiked tariffs on Australian barley by...

Jamie Salter
Horticulture

Businesses surprised by border closure

Barham avocado grower Katrina Myers has been surprised to hear the announcement of the NSW-Victoria border closure. The Myers family runs an avocado orchard and mixed farming enterprise on the NSW side of the border, but sends a large amount of...

Geoff Adams
Dairy

Fonterra want FASL loans repaid as part of class action proceedings

The lawyers behind the class action against Fonterra for its price claw-back in 2016 are still on the lookout for registrations as Fonterra looks to get loans repaid as part of the court’s decision. It comes as Fonterra has issued legal action...

Rodney Woods
News

June was cold and dry, but more rain is forecast

Rainfall varied across the region in June, with some areas receiving above average. Shepparton’s total June rainfall was 39.6 mm, slightly higher than the June average of 37.7 mm. Benalla was also above its average of 50.8 mm...

Jamie Salter
Machinery & Products

McIntosh Beater Wagons are saving farmers time and money

The new McIntosh Beater Wagons are getting plenty of praise from farmers who are using the equipment on their farms. Users say the unique design of the beater wagon, with its three PTO-driven horizontal beaters, allows you to better incorporate...

Dairy News Australia
Management

Foote in the door with Coles

The Foote family, of Fish Creek, is among dairy farmers selling their total milk production direct to Coles. John and Marion Foote, with sons, Rowen and Kristopher, and their respective wives, Sally and Jess, along with two full-time workers, milk...

Dairy News Australia
Water

Lower fees for irrigators as new G-MW pricing structure gets the green light

Northern Victorian irrigators have called on Goulburn-Murray Water to continue to reduce fees on the back of an average 10 per cent reduction announced last week. G-MW announced customers would see the drop in their fees from July 1 as part of...

Alana Christensen
Cropping

Report links grains production to regional jobs

A new report has revealed a strong correlation between Australian grains production and jobs in regional areas — about one job for every 1000 tonnes of grain produced. The research was conducted by the Regional Australia Institute with Grains...

Jamie Salter
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
News

$100 million available annually for drought resilience projects

The programs that are part of the Federal Government’s Future Drought Fund will start to be rolled out this month, as the government announces $100 million will be made available annually for drought resilience. The Federal Government has...

Rodney Woods

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National & world

National

Robert Doyle ‘sleazy’ to woman: report

A report has found former Melbourne lord mayor Robert Doyle behaved in a sexually inappropriate way to a woman at an awards ceremony in 2016.

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Finance

Quiet Reserve Bank meeting expected

The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to leave rates on hold on Tuesday, but may talk about the economy, jobs and fiscal stimulus measures.

AAP Newswire
World

Dalai Lama marks 85th birthday

To mark his 85th birthday the Dalia Lama is releasing an album of mantras and teachings put to music by New Zealand musicians.

AAP Newswire
World

Court hearing sought for Epstein associate

A court appearance is being sought in New York for Jeffrey Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell to face charges she helped him recruit women to sexually abuse.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Stackhouse and Ashlor to team up in Monash

Jockey Daniel Stackhouse will be back aboard last-start winner Ashlor in the weight-for-age Group Three Sir John Monash Stakes at Caulfield.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Virus concern may limit WA derby AFL crowd

The western derby crowd at Optus Stadium on July 19 could be drastically cut as WA premier Mark McGowan insists “AFL comes a distant second” to public health.

AAP Newswire
National

Tas dad murdered ‘execution style’ by mate

A young father was shot in the head at point-blank range by his close friend while urinating on the side of a rural road in Tasmania, a court has heard.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Mona Lisa back at work as Louvre reopens

Paris’ Louvre has reopened after a four-month coronavirus lockdown and art lovers can enjoy the likes of the Mona Lisa without the pre-pandemic crowds.

AAP Newswire
National

Closed borders cause frustration for towns

Leaders from communities along the NSW and Victorian border are concerned about closures caused by a COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne.

AAP Newswire