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Echuca

Drugs stolen in Echuca Amcal robbery

POLICE are investigating after Echuca’s Amcal Pharmacy was held up this morning. The Hare St robbery occurred about 8.55am where a man threatened staff members before stealing a large amount of pharmaceutical drugs. No-one was injured. The man was...

Ivy Jensen

Game On with Andrew Johnston - August 20

Tonight on Game On with Andrew Johnston, we speak to Echuca United coach Lisa Drysdale about her team’s recent victory over Tongala, and their imminent clash with Moama in the finals

Riverine Herald

Dillmac students in the spotlight

MORE than 20 performing arts students are hoping for an audience when they showcase their talents this month.

Ivy Jensen

A Book Week costume fit for an empress

I CAN tick off Book Week for another year. This time for a job well done.

Ivy Jensen

Man arrested over Echuca burglary

A MAN has been arrested over a burglary in Echuca last year.

Ivy Jensen

Deniliquin

Judy’s league honour

The emotion of receiving a Picola & District Football Netball League life membership was evident when Judy Plattfuss was brought to tears on Saturday.

Zoe McMaugh

Joss celebrates milestone with win

Kaiden Joss celebrated his 100th game for the Deni Rovers in style, with the Roos thirds scoring a massive 159 point win at home over Yarroweyah on Saturday.

Jamie Lowe

New MIL CEO shares his vision

Phil Endley, Murray Irrigation’s new CEO, has shared his focus for irrigation services within the Southern Riverina after starting in the role last week.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

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

Amber’s inspiring Deni tour

Country music star Amber Lawrence is hopeful her visit to Deniliquin on the weekend has inspired young people to chase their dreams.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Finley

Finley High School send representative to ‘Secretary for a day’

Finley High School student Megan Marsden has spent the last two days having an input into education system development as part of a Department of Education program.

Southern Riverina News

Olivia Thompson takes out speaking competition

Tocumwal Public School student Olivia Thompson impressed the judges with her expression and confidence to win the zone final of the Lions Club Public Speaking Competition.

Southern Riverina News

Mason sister’s represent Australia

Tocumwal sisters Willow and Araminta Mason have just returned from the United States, where they have competed against some of the best barrel riders in the world.

Daniel Hughes

Kyabram

Kyabram Free Press

Victorian Welsh choir to visit Ky

HAVE you ever seen a choir so good you immediately joined?

Holly Tregenza

Kyabram Free Press

Flush out the fruit fly

ARE you discouraged by fruit flies destroying your home-grown fruit and veggies?

Holly Tregenza

Kyabram Free Press

Bombers and Lions pass audit

THE Kyabram Bombers are not only dominating the GVL, they’re doing it the right way.

Andrew Johnston

Benalla

Innovation Fest to focus on tech

The third annual Benalla Innovation Festival from August 23 to 31 will focus on technology adaptation, innovation, creating new jobs and accelerating business development across the region.

Simon Ruppert

All Blacks end season on a high, as both Benalla and Goorambat look to 2020

Benalla All Blacks sent coach Harry Moran out on a winning note on Saturday, securing a 48-point win against a wilful Goorambat at Friendlies Oval.

Meg Saultry

Police pursuit Benalla - Updated

A reported high-speed police pursuit has come to a dramatic end in Bridge St West. Police at the incident are investigating a small black hatchback. The driver, and/or passengers are no longer on the scene, presumably detained by police. The Ensign...

Simon Ruppert

Product names under threat from EU trade deal

How would you feel about ordering a King Valley sparkling white, instead of a prosecco?

Simon Ruppert

Cobram

Canyon to mark 50 years since Woodstock at Yarroweyah Hall

August 1969, Woodstock Music Festival presents the newly-formed Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young debut concert. Fifty years later, a four-piece, Melbourne-based band Canyon marks Woodstock’s 50th anniversary with a sold out concert at Melbourne’s Caravan Club. In keeping with the Woodstock vibe, the band will continue to share the love touring 18 regional Victorian towns as part of the Cafe Culture Series during August and September. Canyon’s line-up includes singer, songwriter and guitarist Peter Chapman, singer, co-song writer and percussionist Louise Dempsey, Bruce Packard on vocals, bass and mandolin and Josh Bennett on vocals and multiple guitars.

Cobram Courier

Gala days cap off top season for CJSA

Cobram Junior Soccer Association capped off its 2019 season with a gala day at Apex Reserve on Saturday.

Dylan Arvela

Katamatite student through to district public speaking final

Yarrawonga Lions Club hosted the zone junior public speaking competition on Sunday, August 11, with 14 students competing across two age groups. The Year 3 and 4 age group had to deliver a three-minute speech on ‘The day I went into outer space and met an alien . . .’

Dylan Arvela

Cobram and district residents mark Vietnam Veterans Day

Cobram-Barooga RSL sub branch commemorated Vietnam Veterans Day with a service at Cobram and District war memorial on Sunday.

Dylan Arvela

Seymour

Youth advice sought

Nine local students have been selected to have their say about the future development of an outdoor youth space at Chittick Park, Seymour

David Rak

Seymour in Spring set to return

Bethany Webster was the lucky winner of the survey prize for the Seymour in Spring campaign, drawn in December last year.

David Rak

Avenel stamped down by ladder leader Dookie

With the outcome somewhat predetermined from the outset, it didn’t stop Avenel giving everything it had in its showdown with ladder leader Dookie United on Saturday.

Meg Saultry

Rochester

Rochester’s highest bidder to open auction house

PEOPLE from Rochester and surrounds will soon have an auction house to sell off bulk, antique and specialty items later this month.

James Arbuthnott

LBU’s big step forward despite tough year

DESPITE just one win in 2019, Lockington-Bamawm United netballers believe they have taken a big step forward in the Heathcote District Netball League.

Brayden May

Calls to save NRS handset go unanswered

CANBERRA is due to cut the cord on a National Relay Service on February 1 next year, with many deaf and hearing-impaired Australians saying it means a return to the dark ages.

James Arbuthnott

Tigers face must win Benalla clash

FOR Rochester’s senior footballers the equation is simple - win and you’re in.

Brayden May

Heathcote

Preps are just getting started

TWO weeks ago Foundation students at Heathcote Primary School celebrated their first 100 days of school. Last week it was Holy Rosary’s turn. Teacher Stephanie Slayter said she was enormously proud of her students and that it was “incredible” to...

Vanessa Wiltshire

Join the board, it will be good for our health

AFFECTIONATELY known as ’the hospital on the hill’, Heathcote Health has touched thousands since 1859. Perhaps you were born there or know someone who was. Though the hospital no longer offers maternity services, it is a public provider of many...

Vanessa Wiltshire

Saints had few answers for mounts

AFTER the promising performance the week before, the Saints faithful drove to Toolleen expecting a tight game of football against the power-packed Mt. Pleasant combination. Early the team worked hard but it was soon obvious that Mounts were up and...

The McIvor Times

Tatura

Blessing of the Bikes to continue in Tatura

The All Saints Anglican Church in Tatura put the wheels in motion for a new tradition at the weekend with the town’s first Blessing of the Bikes service.

Madeleine Caccianiga

On bike to help kids

Tatura icon John Ryan is clipping in the cleats in support of Give Me 5 For Kids.

Laura Briggs

All about teamwork at Hill Top men’s golf

The two-person Ambrose competition on Saturday was sponsored by Brendan Spittles who provided trophies for winners, place-getters and a range of novelty events. In addition, there was a card draw at presentations with the winners offered a one-night stay-and-play at Corowa Golf Club, accommodation, golf, drinks and meals provided. Of course, you had to be present and two pairs missed the opportunity by leaving early.

Tatura Guardian

Yarrawonga

Bring the outside inside for winter

With winter upon us, we’re spending less and less time outside. And while there’s something cozy about curling up on the couch beside an open fire or with the heating cranked up, cabin fever really can set in during these long winter months. The...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Police Beat

Charged with weapon and on ice A 36-year-old Yarrawonga male is to be charged by summons after being intercepted in Belmore Street last week whilst being under the influence of Methylamphetamine and being in possession of a prohibited weapon...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Pigeons win easy over Hoppers

With only two rounds remaining and the likelihood of a finals berth remote but still possible the Pigeons were keen to deal with the North Albury Hoppers and send them on their way. Senior SCORES Yarrawonga 2.3 10.6 17.6 23.10 (148) North Albury 1.4...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Locals commemorate VP Day

Last Thursday locals commemorated the 74th anniversary of VP Day, the day Australian troops along with allied forces won WWII, at the ClubMulwala’s RSL Memorial wall. VP Day marks Japan’s surrender to allied forces on August 15, 1945, which...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Corowa

Neil Martin retires after 46 years’ service

Neil also affectionately known as Blue has retired from Federation Council following 46 years of loyal service. Federation Council’s Mayor, Cr Patrick Bourke said Neil started work with Corowa Shire Council in 1973 as a draftsman and more recently...

Corowa Free Press

Felines take home top awards

The AFL North East Border held its best and fairest gala for the women’s football league on Friday, with Murray Felines players Mietta Habits and Makenzie Lewis both taking home hardware on the night. The first award of the night went to Feline...

Corowa Free Press

Council embarks on new tourism brand

Federation Council is embarking on a new tourism brand for the region and is engaging consultants to assist in leading the project for the community. The landscape of tourism marketing in Australia is incredibly vibrant and diverse. Recent...

Corowa Free Press

Youth connection

Indigo Shire Council has received $75,000 to implement the project We Know Your Name But Not Your Story as part of the third phase of VicHealth’s Bright Futures Challenge. Originally developed by Corangamite City Council, We Know Your Name But Not...

Corowa Free Press