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Deniliquin

Cop car vandalised

Police are seeking information that will identify a man alleged to have vandalised a police car, and another Deniliquin car, on Saturday night. CCTV at Deniliquin Police Station reportedly shows a man writing on the police car parked at the front...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Rams train while waiting for news

The Deniliquin Rams footballers already have a few weeks of training under their belts in anticipation of a competition start, but its senior netballers are yet to take to the court. The Picola & District Football Netball League yesterday...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Free camp, for a fee

Anyone wishing to camp at a site managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service will now be forced to pre-book and pay an associated booking fee. This includes ‘free’ camping at Willoughby’s Beach, Benarca, Edward River Bridge and Swifts...

Zoe McMaugh

Are you on team Jesus?

I went to watch two local teams play netball a couple of weeks ago, to support a specific player.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Jennings family reunite at Golf Club

The Deniliquin Golf Club played host to a Jennings family reunion on Saturday. The afternoon saw 86 members of the Jennings family gather in Deni, with some travelling from as far as Perth, Melbourne, Bacchus Marsh and Mildura. The reunion kicked...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Finley

Murals finish as restrictions ease

The completion of a number of murals in the Finley community has come at an ideal time, finished just days before businesses could reopen and regional travel was allowed. Former Riverina artist Damian Mitchell, who is now based in New York, has been...

Daniel Hughes

A modern Finley home

At a glance Agent: Southern Riverina Livestock & Property. Address: 17 William St, Finley. Price: $220,000. The details: three bedroom, one bathroom, three car spaces. The modern design, warmth and light of this William St home is evident upon...

Daniel Hughes

Picola & District FNL announce return to play date

The Picola and District “Sungold” Football Netball League have announced a return to play as of July 11. PDFNL is aiming to run with a 13 round draw, top eight and a four week final series. The decision follows consideration of club feedback...

Daniel Hughes

Kyabram

Biomix to challenge EPA fine

BIOMIX Pty Ltd will challenge the fine recently imposed on it by the Environment Protection Authority. The EPA said the company had failed to meet reporting requirements on a new expansion to its groundwater monitoring network, resulting in the...

Jared Prestwidge

Kyabram man faces 19 child sex charges

A KYABRAM man has been charged over historical child sex offences. The 69-year-old was arrested by Bendigo’s Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team on Wednesday, May 20. He was charged with 19 sex-related offences stemming from...

Ivy Jensen

Brett Deledio hints at future Kyabram performance

RETIRED AFL star Brett Deledio has hinted he would like to pull on the colours of his beloved Kyabram one more time. Speaking on Melbourne radio station SEN, the 33-year-old said Bombers forward Kayne Pettifer, who was a former Richmond teammate...

Kyabram Free Press

Benalla

North East Art trail gets new committee

A new committee to oversee the North East Art Trail has been formed with the aim of promoting art at Goorambat, Devenish, St James, Tungamah, Dookie and Katatmatite. With COVID-19 restrictions easing visitor numbers to the small North East Victorian...

Simon Ruppert

Benalla Pony Club returns for first rally

Benalla Pony Club is set to return this week, with the club holding a rally on Sunday, June 7. It was announced by Pony Club Victoria on March 28 all Pony Club events and activities had to cease until further notice.

Benalla Ensign

State Government say no more job losses to be announced today

Sixty more positions will be made redundant at Benalla’s LS Precast facility today, according to State Member for Euroa Steph Ryan. If correct the news will be another devastating blow to local people, and the local economy, following the...

Simon Ruppert

Keith’s collectible car - Benalla mans mint condition Model-T is a sight to see

Benalla’s Keith Wilson has lived in town for many years. While he might not be your typical collector of antiquities if you venture into his shed you will find his pride and joy - an mint-condition 1920s Model-T ford.

Simon Ruppert

Cobram

Students indulge in sweet treats for a great cause

Sugar and sun were on the menu for students at St Joseph’s Primary School on Thursday. The school held its annual Biggest Morning Tea to raise vital funds for the Cancer Council. Returning students brought plates of sweet treats to share, while...

Morgan Dyer

Cobram ready to Roar into training

Cobram Roar is back on the pitch. The local Albury-Wodonga Football Association outfit resumed training last night after receiving the green light from all of the necessary parties involved, and senior coach Bill Puckett was excited to see his squad...

Cobram Courier

Historic gun restored to its former glory

The Strathmerton community has banded together to give one of its most iconic statues a makeover.

Morgan Dyer

New information centre on wheels

A state-of-the-art van will soon be seen in Moira Shire promoting tourism in the region.

Morgan Dyer

Seymour

Seymour Golf Club encourages displaced athletes to give golf a go

With most sports postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19, Seymour Golf Club is encouraging people to try a new sport. The club recently opened when restrictions were lifted and is hoping to provide an outlet for local athletes. Club member Irene...

David Rak

Goulburn Options using Zoom to stay in touch

The restrictions on community activities due to COVID-19 have left many people with disability unable to access their usual supports. Because of this, technology has become an important tool for NDIS participants to stay in touch with their service...

David Rak

Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre taking its classes outside

Seymour residents can get back into the swing of group exercise, with the Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre announcing it has started offering outdoor fitness classes. Although the centre remains closed, following the easing of restrictions last...

Meg Saultry

Rochester

Council elections to go through the post

THE Victorian Government has announced local council elections will still go ahead this year, albeit in a different format. Victorians will be able to have their say on their local government representatives through a postal vote on Saturday...

Campaspe News

Golf Report | June 2

Campaspe The countryside is looking magnificent after the Autumn rain break, including the golf courses. It has taken away all the run of the ball though so there aren’t too many magic scores. Frank Broucek was our winner for the stroke round with...

Campaspe News

Sleeper replacement project on Bendigo line completed months ahead of schedule

V/LINE passengers travelling to and from Rochester and Elmore will enjoy a more reliable and comfortable journey on the Bendigo line following the replacement of 48 000 timber sleepers. The $16.1 million project has been completed...

Anna McGuinness

Local farmers and food production businesses eligible for government grants

THE Business Adaptation grants program from the Victorian Government is set to help Campaspe farmers and food production businesses maintain workplace safety and supply chains. Individual grants of between $10 000 and $300 000 will...

Campaspe News

Heathcote

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

Break and enter at Heathcote’s tip

IT SOUNDS like a joke, but it certainly happened — someone has gone to the effort of breaking into the local recycling centre and making away with several thousand dollars worth of goods. Last week Heathcote Transfer Station’s office was...

McIvor Times

Best Battles, round two: Heathcote v Mount Pleasant

WHILE Heathcote may not have troubled teams in the upper reaches of the ladder in 2017, they certainly made the most of their opportunities against the teams around them.

McIvor Times

Tatura

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

Coronavirus cancels Tatura mum’s plans to spend Mother’s Day with daughter in Peru

The month of May is wiped clean in Jeanette Moorhouse’s mobile phone save for one, lone booking on May 21. It’s the date the Tatura local was set to fly home after visiting her daughter Rachel in Lima, Peru. They were going to spend Mother’s Day...

Charmayne Allison

After a long wait, golf has returned to Hill Top Golf Club

After seven weeks of pain, golfers returned to the fairways on Saturday and the sun shone to welcome them back. Officials feared some might not bother coming back, but Saturday’s field, at 103, was the biggest for years. Of course, some things...

Shepparton News

Yarrawonga

Crayfish season opens for long weekend

Local fishers are set to brave the cold this winter with the Murray Crayfish season officially opening on Monday, June 1. NSW DPI Senior Fisheries Manager Inland Cameron Westaway said the opening of the Murray Crayfish season is an exciting time for...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Ben’s great highlights

Ben Nowell, who turns 90-years-of-age this Friday, June 5 has many great memories of Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort, especially the time the course became Australia’s largest public access golf course. “The highlight of my life at the golf...

Robert Muir

We’re back! PDFNL to start July 11

Rennie Football Netball Club players and supporters will start getting excited with the announcement they will be back playing in early July. The Picola and District “Sungold” Football Netball League have decided on a planned start to their...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Brooks takes aim at Coalition safe seats

A new political party, led by Southern Riverina Irrigators chairman Chris Brooks of Barooga, wants to take on the Morrison Government at the next federal election. Mr Brooks led an unsuccessful campaign to try and unseat Member for Farrer Sussan Ley...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Corowa

Ghost meeting on excellent track

Corowa Race Club will host next Tuesday’s race meeting on an excellent track with an expected seven race program but again there will no crowds due to COVID-19 restrictions. “The protocols have been issued by Racing NSW – no TAB, no bar, no...

Corowa Free Press

Rowers training for season 2020/21

Being largely a summer season sport, rowers had all but completed their season or regattas before the COVID-19 restrictions came into force. “As this is our off season we have just been able to get back in the boat. To meet the COVID social...

Robert Muir

Crayfish season opens for long weekend

Local fishers are set to brave the cold this winter with the Murray Crayfish season officially opening on Monday, June 1. NSW DPI Senior Fisheries Manager Inland Cameron Westaway said the opening of the Murray Crayfish season is an exciting time for...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Plans for Coreen fire station

It may take up to three years but the 18-active firefighters of Coreen fire brigade will probably have the old Coreen Hall site at 637 Federation Way Coreen as their home, with a brand new fire station. NSW Rural Fire Service has consulted Crown...

Corowa Free Press