Shepparton

Man airlifted from Wahring-Murchison Rd crash

Police are on the scene of single vehicle accident on Wahring-Murchison Rd. A man is being airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital. More to come

Lachlan Durling

Katandra Football Netball Club set to benefit from facility upgrade

Katandra Football Netball Club netballers and supporters are set to be welcomed by exciting new netball courts next season. As part of the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program, the netball and tennis courts at Katandra West Recreation...

Aydin Payne

Man sues hospital after penis was amputated

A Shepparton man who had to have his penis amputated after contracting an infection is suing Goulburn Valley Health. A writ, issued in the Supreme Court on September 14, alleges the man was admitted to hospital on March 30, 2018, to be treated in...

Monique Preston

Man sues hospital after penis was amputated

Monique Preston

Drive around for a musical Saturday night

John Lewis

Deni Rovers reappoint Alex Hay as senior coach

Deniliquin Rovers playing-coach Alex Hay will look to start where he left off in 2020, with the club announcing he has been reappointed in his role for 2021. This year was supposed to be the 26-year-old’s first year in the role, however the...

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17 Jun 2020

Local starlets earn selection in Cricket Victoria’s emerging performance squad

A pair of Cricket Shepparton exports have continued their rapid rise up the state ranks with selection in an elite program. Euroa’s Georgia Gall and Central Park-St Brendan’s product Arnika McGregor have both earned selection in Cricket Victoria’s...

Aydin Payne

Drive around for a musical Saturday night

John Lewis

Deni Rovers reappoint Alex Hay as senior coach

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17 Jun 2020

Local starlets earn selection in Cricket Victoria’s emerging performance squad

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Child drowns in Barooga

New South Wales police have confirmed a two-year-old boy drowned in Barooga on Wednesday afternoon.

Morgan Dyer

Man airlifted from Wahring-Murchison Rd crash

Police are on the scene of single vehicle accident on Wahring-Murchison Rd. A man is being airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital. More to come

Lachlan Durling

Man sues hospital after penis was amputated

Monique Preston

Floodplain exemption disallowed

A move by the NSW Government to grant exemptions for floodplain harvesting of ‘‘untraceable’’ water was last night voted down in parliament. It is a decision welcomed by Southern Riverina Irrigators chair Chris Brooks as ‘‘not just a win...

Southern Riverina News

22 hours ago

Cropping

Congupna research to be discussed at webinar on soil carbon improvement

Farmers and industry representatives can connect with key research scientists to learn more about strategies to improve soil carbon in cropping systems at a webinar run by the Irrigated Cropping Council. The webinar will feature Wagga Wagg...

Rodney Woods

Lifestyle

Shape-up in lock-down: Week five of a six-week fitness challenge

Teaming up with James Waters, owner of MFS 24/7 Gyms, this week The News brings you the fifth installment of Shape-up in lock-down: A six-week fitness challenge

Jessica Ball

Hunt is on for a home for the homeless

A group of Shepparton advocates for the homeless are hunting for a house and land package to help build new lives for those with nowhere to call home. Greater Shepparton City councillor Kim O’Keeffe has teamed up with café and restaurant...

John Lewis

Child drowns in Barooga

New South Wales police have confirmed a two-year-old boy drowned in Barooga on Wednesday afternoon.

Morgan Dyer

At Home

Need some isolation inspiration?

Looking for ideas to keep you entertained at home? Well look no further. We’ve got you covered with our ‘At Home’ section, with everything from DIY and TV recommendations, to music and fitness

Shepparton News

20 May 2020

Fun is back on the agenda | Galleries

Kids were all smiles for the second day of school holidays in Shepparton. With the easing of restrictions, families around town were making the most of the great outdoors and soaking up the sun - when it shone through the clouds. News photographer...

Megan Fisher

Education

GVGS students achieve success in Indonesian speech competition

Three Goulburn Valley Grammar students have put their Indonesian language skills to the test, taking out the top three spots in a national Indonesian Embassy speech competition.

Liz Mellino

12 Sep 2020

Virus updates

Virus updates

No new active cases of COVID-19 for Greater Shepparton, with 14-day average for regional Victoria down to 1.1

There are still no active cases of COVID-19 in Greater Shepparton, as 15 new cases and five further deaths were reported in Victoria today. With the 14-day rolling average for Melbourne now at 29.4, Premier Daniel Andrews says Melbourne is now on...

Charmayne Allison

20 hours ago

Still zero active cases of COVID-19 in Greater Shepparton

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Greater Shepparton remains at zero, with no new cases reported in the region since September 17. The total number of active cases ever recorded in the region stands at 49. The are also no active cases in the...

Charmayne Allison

Still no active cases of COVID-19 in Greater Shepparton

There continues to be no active cases of COVID-19 in Greater Shepparton. This number has remained at zero since September 17. The total number of active cases ever recorded in the region stands at 49, a decrease of one from Friday following...

Liz Mellino

Podcasts

Podcasts

Shepplife with Terri Cowley: John Painter

One FM’s Terri Cowley speaks with fellow One FM presenter John Painter as part of her Shepplife program.

McPherson Media Group

Podcasts

You Heard it Here: September 23

James Bennett and Michael von Güttner take you through what made news today including Tatura’s Tik Tok famous Lagozzino’s, regional Victoria’s coronavirus 14-day rolling average at 1.1 cases, youths fleeing from police and more.

McPherson Media Group

Podcasts

You Heard it Here: September 22

Morgan Dyer and Lachlan Durling take you through what made news today including dangerous drivers facing court, calls to open gyms in regional Victoria, possible easing of NSW-Victorian border restrictions and more.

Lachlan Durling

Galleries

Fun is back on the agenda | Galleries

Megan Fisher

It’s a dog’s day out as Shepparton’s off-leash dog park reopens

Humans and canines alike rejoiced when Shepparton’s off-leash dog park reopened last week. Black Labrador Bentley Dexter bounded towards the gate, leaving owner Anita Crestani in his dust, while New Zealand Huntaway cross Staffordshire terrier Sadie...

Jessica Ball

19 Sep 2020

Spring blooms | Galleries

Spring has sprung. Here are some of the top shots our photographers have captured around the region

Lachlan Durling

13 Sep 2020

Opinion

Word Boy

I am playing Tennis. In yet another episode of ‘welcome to the overly competitive, underwhelmingly uncapable side of Liam Nash’, I’ve challenged some of my fellow scribes at the News to a sport I have never previously played. And...

Liam Nash

Mama Mayhem

Shocked at my Little Horror’s good behaviour

NOBODY likes going to the dentist. The sound of the drill is enough to send many people scrambling out the waiting room. Poor old dentists are probably more disliked than politicians. And that’s saying something. The take-home message here is...

Ivy Jensen

Donkey might rise in Shepp vote

By sunset today we’ll learn not only who the candidates are for the local elections but also the crucial ballot order. Normally, being at the top of the ballot is considered an advantage, but is it really? The advantage is considered to come from...

James Bennett

Seema Abdullah: I will lobby for a decent train network in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton is a region of enormous opportunities due to our ideal location. In the food bowl of Victoria, the region stands tall and proud of its contribution to the horticultural industry, fruit production and exports. Recent investments in...

Charmayne Allison

Word Boy

Liam Nash

Mama Mayhem

Shocked at my Little Horror’s good behaviour

Ivy Jensen

Donkey might rise in Shepp vote

James Bennett

Word Boy

Liam Nash

Mama Mayhem

Shocked at my Little Horror’s good behaviour

Ivy Jensen

Donkey might rise in Shepp vote

James Bennett

Seema Abdullah: I will lobby for a decent train network in Greater Shepparton

Charmayne Allison

Videos

Video

Farewell David ‘Foxy’ Fox

Watch the full funeral of David Fox, a beloved local figure.

Shepparton News

08 Sep 2020

Video

Wildlife carer Rowena Guppy shares her passion for animals

Rowena Guppy has cared for injured wildlife for years. This video shows her amongst the various animals she cares for

Shepparton News

29 Jul 2020

Video

‘COVID-safe’ thief breaks into Shepparton shop through roof

A mask-wearing thief stole cash from a till and claw machine at Gamer’s Resort

Shepparton News

28 Jul 2020

Contributed Photos

Contributed Photos

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...

Shepparton News

30 Jun 2020

Contributed Photos

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...

Reader Contributed

23 Jun 2020

Contributed Photos

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...

Morgan Dyer

20 May 2020

Regional

Moama Anglican Grammar celebrates Year 12s’ last day at school

YEAR 12 students at Moama Anglican Grammar School had a well-earned break as they finished their classes for the year on Friday, September 18. The whole morning featured a busy schedule of celebratory activities for the students, to recognise and...

Alex Gretgrix

New murals brighten up Tongala Post Office

IT WAS an idea that emerged from the weeds and it’s now looking a whole lot better thanks to a pair of local artists – and the community. The Tongala Post Office has become the latest space to join the town’s mural trail after...

Lachlan Durling

Beauty salons back in business in Benalla

Stefanie Lie had only 24 hours to get her beauty salon Benalla Boutique ready for customers again. And she did just that, welcoming back regular clients first thing on Thursday morning. Following Premier Daniel Andrews announcement of easing...

Meg Saultry

Floodplain exemption disallowed

Southern Riverina News

22 hours ago

New locals caught in property scam

A family seeking to move to Berrigan has been caught in a rental scam, according to police.

Daniel Hughes

23 Sep 2020

The right way to shop local in Cobram-Barooga

Now is the time to support businesses in Cobram-Barooga. Thanks to a newly introduced gift card with a local focus, consumers are being encouraged to invest in the twin towns’ economy, rather than looking beyond it. Stemming from the...

Liam Nash

Winging it pays off for Jacqui

Choices Flooring owner and Collingwood supporter Jacqui Thomson has cleaned up in the local business footy tipping competition for a second year running. Jacqui is the winner of $2000 worth of advertising in The Telegraph after coming out on top of...

David Rak

CFA issues haystack warning

AS THE region experiences spring growth of pastures and crops, the CFA is warning farmers to be cautious when cutting, baling and storing hay.

Ivy Jensen

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.

McIvor Times

14 Apr 2020

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...

Madi Chwasta

09 May 2020

‘Love our destinations’

Destination NSW has launched the next phase of its statewide tourism recovery campaign ‘Love NSW’ with a new program of experience-themed digital activity in the market from today. To complement this unique NSW marketing campaign, Federation...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

70 years on since “two opposite worlds met”

Wahgunyah couple Arthur and Gloria Kercheval will today celebrate 70 years of marriage. Mr Kercheval, 90, and Mrs Kercheval, 89, were only teenagers when they met on the dancefloor in Footscray. “All us young ones would go there and there was no...

Adrienne Hartnett

Kobyn James joins Cricket Victoria emerging performance squad

THE next star of local cricket has taken another giant step forward. Echuca young gun Kobyn James has been selected as a member of the 2020-21 Victorian under-17 male emerging talent performance squad. The side was selected based off players’...

Andrew Johnston

56 minutes ago

Rural

Tatura farmers find TikTok fame

In the 1960s when Theodore and Maddalena Lagozzino started farming at Tatura, the phrase ‘tick tock’ meant checking your watch and telling someone to get back to work. Now their grandsons, third generation farmers Theodore (Theo) and...

Jessica Ball

Water

MDBA to be split, buybacks scrapped

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority will reportedly lose its enforcement powers and environmental water buybacks are to be scrapped in a major overhal. Water Minister Keith Pitt will also on Friday announce details of plans to save water by upgrading...

Country News

04 Sep 2020

Animal Health

Fatty acids yield benefits in early lactation dairy cows

New research from Michigan State University has demonstrated significant improvements in cow productivity with specific fatty acid supplementation through early lactation. The concept of feeding fat in dairy rations is nothing new — the...

Dairy News Australia

13 Sep 2020

Dairy

Dairy Connect and Farmer Power call for royal commission into the industry

Dairy advocacy groups Farmer Power and Dairy Connect have called for a royal commission into the industry. In a recent Senate inquiry into the dairy industry, Farmer Power chief executive officer Garry Kerr called for the royal commission as a way...

Rodney Woods

Livestock

Organic eggs on the menu

Russell and Rochelle Crow are more accustomed to dairy cows occupying the pasture paddocks on the 600 ha property near Kyabram than hens. The couple have been on a steep learning curve since the family decided to go into egg production, shortly after turning their conventional dairy farm into organic agricultural production

Geoff Adams

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...

Sam Leishman

23 Mar 2020

More promises on Vic-NSW border access

Agricultural workers intending to move from Victoria to New South Wales for harvest time will still have to self-isolate for two weeks under a new code. The New South Wales government has included the requirement in a proposed new agricultural...

Geoff Adams

Horticulture

Victorian Government announce $17 million package to encourage locals to fill harvest labour roles

A $17 million package has been announced by the Victorian Government to help address seasonal workforce shortages brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. The package includes more than $6 million to boost the supply of COVID-safe accommodation for...

Rodney Woods

App gets updated to help dairy farm workers learn on the job

Recently hired dairy industry workers will be able to learn the skills and knowledge needed in their new field in an easier way, with the launch of an app supported by the Victorian Government’s Agriculture Workforce Plan. Victorian Agriculture...

Rodney Woods

07 Sep 2020

CopRice acquires dairy and feed business

The SunRice Group’s CopRice business has finalised its acquisition of Riverbank Stockfeeds’ dairy and beef business, which will serve to complement its existing manufacturing facilities, including at Tongala. The acquisition includes...

Jared Prestwidge

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

17 Jun 2020

Management

102-year-old farm breaking new ground

The Emmett family farm in Stanhope, Victoria has successfully moved into organics after 102 years as a Jersey stud and conventional dairy. Current principal farmer Craig Emmett made the decision to go organic four years ago, influenced by the...

Daneka Hill

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...

Country News

12 Jun 2020

Cropping

Congupna research to be discussed at webinar on soil carbon improvement

Rodney Woods

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

Pouring rain leads to Moama man’s 63km run

When it rains, it pours. And the more rain meant the further Moama farmer Luke Barlow had to run. On August 26, Luke completed his 2020 Rain Run Challenge – a 63 km endurance event. The distance was finalised after Luke’s property...

Brayden May

13 Sep 2020

National & world

National

Ex-mayor Pisasale admits sexual assaults

Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale has admitted that he twice sexually assaulted a woman in 2016 and unlawfully possessed drugs.

AAP Newswire

47 seconds ago

Finance

DJ’s food division losing money: owner

David Jones’ South African owner has started a review of its loss making food business with the aim of getting it to a breakeven position in 2022.

AAP Newswire

World

US begins testing of COVID-19 vaccine

Sixty thousand volunteers in the US will undergo testing of a new vaccine for the novel coronavirus.

AAP Newswire

World

TikTok files suit to block Trump’s US ban

‘There is simply no genuine emergency here that would justify the government’s actions,‘ TikTok says of Donald Trump’s ban on new users of the app in the US.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

Horse Racing

Cummings hopes Trekking is Everest bound

Godolphin will have two runners in the Moir Stakes including Trekking who could be heading back to The Everest, a race he finished third in last year.

AAP Newswire

23 minutes ago

AFL

Injured Marsh in doubt for internationals

Allrounder Mitch Marsh has been ruled out of the rest of the IPL season, and now he faces a race against time to be fit for the start of the Australian summer.

AAP Newswire

27 minutes ago

National

No more Google access to Uluru’s summit

Google has removed user-contributed images of Uluru’s summit, which had allowed people to climb the sacred site virtually.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Entertainment

Captain Tom Moore to get biopic

The story of Captain Tom Moore, who raised nearly STG40 million for the UK’s health service by walking around his garden, is to be turned into a feature film.

AAP Newswire