EDITOR'S PICKS

PM’s wife talks up ‘sensitive’ Scott

Jenny Morrison says her husband, Prime Minister Scott Morrison, gets more sensitive about issues than people realise.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

Haisman Shield competition hotting up

And then there were four.

Tyler Maher

Council is acting on our crowded parking

CAMPASPE Shire Council has adopted a parking strategy expected to alleviate issues in the CBD and Port of Echuca, as well as cater for future growth.

Tyla Harrington

Choir delights

Moyola Lodge residents had some special visitors to brighten their day last Thursday.

Tatura Guardian

Choir delights

Moyola Lodge residents had some special visitors to brighten their day last Thursday.

Tatura Guardian

IS on brink of defeat in Syria: Trump

US President Donald Trump has called on European nations to take back captured Islamic State fighters and put them on trial.

AAP Newswire

Lessons in fruit growing

Florina Pre-school and Daycare students enjoyed learning about paddock to plate yesterday, with a visit to Prima Fresh Orchards in Tatura.

Laura Briggs

Free TAFE a drawcard

Agriculture-related TAFE course enrolment numbers have increased as the Victorian Government’s free TAFE courses come into effect.

Country News

Finance

US-China talks to boost Aussie market

Australia’s share market is tipped to open higher on Monday after optimism surrounding US and China trade talks.

AAP Newswire

8 hours ago

IS on brink of defeat in Syria: Trump

US President Donald Trump has called on European nations to take back captured Islamic State fighters and put them on trial.

AAP Newswire

Lessons in fruit growing

Florina Pre-school and Daycare students enjoyed learning about paddock to plate yesterday, with a visit to Prima Fresh Orchards in Tatura.

Laura Briggs

Free TAFE a drawcard

Agriculture-related TAFE course enrolment numbers have increased as the Victorian Government’s free TAFE courses come into effect.

Country News

Finance

US-China talks to boost Aussie market

Australia’s share market is tipped to open higher on Monday after optimism surrounding US and China trade talks.

AAP Newswire

8 hours ago

Most popular

Child health closure sad blow to Echuca families

FAMILIES across the region have been devastated by closure of the Central Victorian Child Health branch in Echuca.

Kimberley Price

Milk flowing in Gig again

DAIRY manufacturing has returned to Girgarre after milk started flowing through the pipelines at the Australian Consolidated Milk factory last week.

David Rak

Campaspe College has been sold Final offer close to the $2.1m price tag

CAMPASPE College of Adult Education has been sold for close to the original asking price of $2.1 million.

Riverine Herald

Calling all veterans looking for a job

A REMARKABLE hands-on project to provide Australian military veterans with something as simple – and dignified – as a proper job is coming to Echuca-Moama.

Riverine Herald

11 Feb 2019

A councillor faces a government inquiry

THE Local Government Inspectorate has confirmed it is ‘‘investigating a complaint in relation to a Campaspe Shire councillor’’.

Riverine Herald

Three youths arrested after spate of car thefts

Three youths have been arrested and are helping police with inquiries following a spate of motor vehicle thefts across Shepparton in the past two days.

Liz Mellino

Tatfest just around corner

Big, bigger, biggest.

Laura Briggs

Australia’s largest cargo ship unveiled

Australia’s largest cargo ship, unveiled at Burnie in northwest Tasmania, has been trumpeted as a great investment for the island state’s trade.

AAP Newswire

4 hours ago

Galleries

Verney Road School’s newest students

Verney Road School’s newest students enjoying some sunshine

Shepparton News

02 Feb 2019

Trump’s pick withdraws as nominee to UN

Heather Nauert , Donald Trump’s widely criticised nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations, has withdrawn her candidacy for family reasons.

AAP Newswire

6 hours ago

Tough times impact national production

NATIONAL MILK production is continuing to fall, as tough conditions take their toll. Northern Victoria has taken the biggest hit, with a 20 per cent drop recorded in November compared to the same time in 2017. Dairy Australia figures show a trend of...

Dairy News

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Choir delights

Moyola Lodge residents had some special visitors to brighten their day last Thursday.

Tatura Guardian

Lessons in fruit growing

Florina Pre-school and Daycare students enjoyed learning about paddock to plate yesterday, with a visit to Prima Fresh Orchards in Tatura.

Laura Briggs

Haisman Shield competition hotting up

And then there were four.

Tyler Maher

Tatfest just around corner

Big, bigger, biggest.

Laura Briggs

Spirited Seth farewelled

A charismatic young boy, Seth James Haddow is being remembered for his bright spirit and cheeky personality.

Laura Briggs

Top week of golfing action

John Mapson sponsored the medley multiplier stableford competition on Saturday which was won by Darren Carter and Rocco Barca with 91 points.

Tatura Guardian

Tatura walking track might close to protect bats

In the past five years, Greater Shepparton City Council has witnessed the emergence, the yearly increase and decrease, of a population of flying foxes in Tatura’s Cussen Park.

Thomas Moir

Tasting Blood Haisman Shield round 11 win for Tatura

Karramomus got within 18 runs of first innings points and seven runs of a reverse outright win against Tatura on Saturday, yet left the round 11 Haisman Shield contest empty-handed.

Alex Mitchell

Call for motorcycle theft info

Police are appealing for public assistance after a motorcycle was stolen in Murchison last month.

Tatura Guardian

07 Feb 2019

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Flowerdale Community Market

The Flowerdale Community Market is held on the third Sunday of every month from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The Market is located at the Flowerdale Hall at 3380 Whittlesea-Yea Road, Flowerdale, Victoria. You can enjoy a delicious devonshire tea or some hot...

Simone Dunne

17 Feb

Alexandra on Perkins Market

The Alexandra on Perkins Market – after more than a decade away, the monthly market makes a welcome return to the heart of the Alexandra township. Just a short leisurely stroll from the local shops and cafes, visitors and locals can now enjoy...

Simone Dunne

23 Feb

Benalla Lakeside Market

Wide range of fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, gifts and much more. Live entertainment each month. This market is organised and managed by the Rotary and Lions Clubs of Benall

Simone Dunne

23 Feb

Kilmore Scout Market

Welcome to The Kilmore Market it is held on the last Saturday of each month at Hudson Park in Kilmore, Victoria from 9am-2pm and managed by 1st Kilmore Scouts. Standard stall 3x3 fees are $15 your car is left next to your stall and will need to have...

Simone Dunne

23 Feb

Looking back: From Toombullup to Tatura

December 21, 1993: Tatura Primary School vice-principal Jeff Baker has retired from his teaching career, which has spanned more then 30 years and taken him across the world.

Tatura Guardian

07 Feb 2019

Merrigum golf

It was another hot day for golf on Saturday as Merrigum golfers played a stroke round. While the temperature was borderline for morning golf, it was not forecast to be quite as hot as it became, hence the decision to play in the afternoon. Barry Webber is one of two players dominating Merrigum golf at the moment and he added another notch in his belt on Saturday, winning with a score of 101-32-69. He was the only player to finish under par and was three shots ahead of his closest rival. His win did cost him a shot off his handicap which is a little consolation for the rest of us who are struggling to keep up with him at the moment. Phil Savage was the runner-up with 92-20-72 and needless to say, he didn’t lose a shot from his handicap. John Fuller and Frank Leyden were next best with 73. Nearest the pins were won by Greg Hall on the ninth and Ash Sanders on the jackpot twelfth.

Tatura Guardian

07 Feb 2019

Regional

Three youths arrested after spate of car thefts

Three youths have been arrested and are helping police with inquiries following a spate of motor vehicle thefts across Shepparton in the past two days.

Liz Mellino

Fonterra fund is nurturing grass roots

FROM veggie patches to cricket pitches and emergency equipment, Fonterra’s Grass Roots Fund is once again looking to support community groups in northern Victoria.

Kyabram Free Press

Customer focused

Bruno Da Pos celebrated his fourth decade working in the concreting industry last year.

Benalla Ensign

Council is acting on our crowded parking

CAMPASPE Shire Council has adopted a parking strategy expected to alleviate issues in the CBD and Port of Echuca, as well as cater for future growth.

Tyla Harrington

Local lad at helm

Jerilderie’s Troy Mauger has been appointed as the head of the Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia’s Rice Extension team.

Southern Riverina News

Cobram residents warned of phone scam

Cobram great-grandmother Anne Stewart is used to receiving unwanted overseas calls.

Kieren Tilly

Magpies kicking goals

Broadford Primary School students got a real thrill when seven Collingwood Football Club players ran a clinic in Broadford on Wednesday last week.

Seymour Telegraph

Farm gate lunch takes the cake

LADIES were lunching at the Rochester Wine Tavern on February 7 as part of the ‘Look Over the Farm Gate’ program.

Lachlan Durling

Plan for a better life

CITY of Greater Bendigo is calling on community members to contribute to a new All Ages All Abilities Action Plan to replace the Positive Ageing, Municipal Early Years, Community Access and Inclusion and Youth Strategies.

McIvor Times

Record breaking dog auction

It’s one of the biggest and best working dog auctions in the country, and it’s returning this year.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Leos’ successful carp muster

Tungamah Leos held their first, of what is hoped to be many, carp musters in the local Boosey Creek on Sunday, February 3. The aim of the carp muster is to diminish carp prior to a planned restocking of native species. The idea also came about as...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

14 Feb 2019

Local Landcare boost

Local Landcare groups will benefit from a $22.4 million boost to expand the Local Landcare Co-ordinator Initiative if the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government is re-elected in March. The Local Landcare Co-ordinator Initiative is a highly successful...

Corowa Free Press

Katandra claims T20 glory

An all-round Andrew Riordan masterclass carried Katandra to the easiest of Cricket Shepparton Twenty20 grand final wins on Thursday night.

Alex Mitchell

Rural

Free TAFE a drawcard

Agriculture-related TAFE course enrolment numbers have increased as the Victorian Government’s free TAFE courses come into effect.

Country News

Water

Filling the water gap

A $20million fund has been established to assist communities affected by water recovery under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Country News

2 hours ago

Animal Health

Managing the risk of mastitis in hot weather

TWO RECENT discussions were a reminder of how hot weather can significantly influence the risk of mastitis in dairy herds. The first was a farm which uses a mechanical teat scrubber as part of the pre-milking routine to clean teats prior to cups on...

Rod Dyson

Tough times impact national production

Dairy News

Livestock

Sale action subdued

A polled cow out of a ‘‘very good imported cow family from overseas’’ topped the Fountaindale Farms Complete Dispersal Sale on Friday.

Country News

Markets

Indonesia — a growing market opportunity for Australian exporters?

INDONESIA IS the fourth most populous country in the world and one of the fastest growing economies in southeast Asia. It is also a country of increasing importance and interest among South-East major dairy exporters. While some suggest Indonesi...

Sofia Omstedt

Services expand

Northern Victoria and southern NSW are set to benefit from an expansion to agriculture technology services provider Precision Agriculture.

Country News

Horticulture

Dual processing capability

The first A1 or conventional milk was processed at the Girgarre ACM factory last week with organic milk, milk powder, cream and butter set to follow in the coming months.

Rodney Woods

14 Feb 2019

Dairy index rises

National Australia Bank’s Australian dairy export price index rose 10.2 per cent from December 2018 to January 2019, in what is the biggest monthly gain since 2016, according to the latest Dairy In Focus report, released today by the bank. While...

Dairy News

10 hours ago

Farmer signs up for leadership program

Strathmerton dairy farmer Greg Brooks has signed up for the year-long Fairley Leadership Program and hopes it will enable him to better understand his community.

Country News

Machinery & Products

Technology and simple solutions hit the mark

TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES to answer the increasingly complex questions posed by agriculture today, but for Tim Slater, who has been around the industry his whole life, it’s the simple solutions, often devised with the least resources, that still...

Dairy News

Management

Summer crops reduce bought-in feed

Lachie Sutherland has put in 80 per cent more summer crop this year. The extra summer crops were part of a longer-term business plan to reduce the amount of bought-in feed at his Larpent dairy farm. This year with high grain and hay prices...

Dairy News

2 hours ago

Water

Tapping our water expertise

Key irrigation technology perfected and manufactured in Shepparton could soon be on its way to Morocco to further modernise the North African country’s irrigation systems.

Alana Christensen

Cropping

Video fights pest

Home gardeners are being encouraged to learn more about how they can help keep Queensland fruit fly under control.

Country News

14 Feb 2019

From the Experts

March reminders

Hay and silage stocks Check your levels of hay and silage and do your sums on potential hay and silage use for the balance of the year. Allow for milking cows, dry cows and young stock. It’s often a challenge to feed the best feed you can and make...

Dairy News

Help track numbers

A call is going out for people to get involved in a citizen science project to keep track of platypus numbers in rivers across the Goulburn Broken catchment.

Country News

National & World

PM’s wife talks up ‘sensitive’ Scott

Jenny Morrison says her husband, Prime Minister Scott Morrison, gets more sensitive about issues than people realise.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

Finance

US-China talks to boost Aussie market

Australia’s share market is tipped to open higher on Monday after optimism surrounding US and China trade talks.

AAP Newswire

8 hours ago

IS on brink of defeat in Syria: Trump

US President Donald Trump has called on European nations to take back captured Islamic State fighters and put them on trial.

AAP Newswire

Trump’s pick withdraws as nominee to UN

Heather Nauert , Donald Trump’s widely criticised nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations, has withdrawn her candidacy for family reasons.

AAP Newswire

6 hours ago

Horse Racing

New rider for Warrior in Futurity Stakes

With Regan Bayliss having departed for Hong Kong, Luke Nolen has snared the ride aboard Redkirk Warrior in the Group One Futurity Stakes at Caulfield.

AAP Newswire

AFL

Crows stun Cats with big AFLW win

Adelaide Crows co-captains Erin Phillips and Chelsea Randall sparked a devastating four-quarter performance to dominate Geelong 66-37 in round 3 AFLW action.

AAP Newswire

49 minutes ago

Australia’s largest cargo ship unveiled

Australia’s largest cargo ship, unveiled at Burnie in northwest Tasmania, has been trumpeted as a great investment for the island state’s trade.

AAP Newswire

4 hours ago

Entertainment

Jussie Smollett assault case has ‘shifted’

Police say they want to conduct another interview with Empire actor Jussie Smollett who says he was attacked by two men shouting racist and anti-gay slurs.

AAP Newswire

4 hours ago