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Breathing new life into a crumbling Tatura home

For more than a decade, a ‘for sale’ sign stood stagnant in front of a crumbling Tatura home. Story: Jessica Ball Photography: Rodney Braithwaite G aping holes in the floor, a leaky roof and a corner jacked up to keep the 100-year-old structure...

Jessica Ball
Sport

Tat Chat | Hill Top golf

Dave Roberts and Rod Schubert, under the pseudonym Davrod, combined to sponsor the double-par competition on Saturday where golfers can record two plusses on the one hole should they birdie the hole or par it with two handicap shots. The usual...

Shepparton News
Lifestyle

Breathing new life into a crumbling Tatura home

For more than a decade, a ‘for sale’ sign stood stagnant in front of a crumbling Tatura home. Story: Jessica Ball Photography: Rodney Braithwaite G aping holes in the floor, a leaky roof and a corner jacked up to keep the 100-year-old structure...

Jessica Ball
Sport

Tat Chat | Tatura bowls

The playing of grand finals at both Tatura and Hill Top are a testament of the valued work of the local greenkeepers and the excellent condition that had them awarded as the playing location for the ultimate games of the concluding pennant season...

Shepparton News
Sport

Tat Chat | Tatura bowls

The playing of grand finals at both Tatura and Hill Top are a testament of the valued work of the local greenkeepers and the excellent condition that had them awarded as the playing location for the ultimate games of the concluding pennant season...

Shepparton News
News

Victorian schools, pubs and clubs closed for at least three weeks, police to enforce new rules

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has urged Victorians to stay at home and heed warnings as closures are implemented across the state in a bid to contain coronavirus.

Shepparton News
Sport

Tat Chat | Merrigum golf

Merrigum golfers played a Stableford round on Saturday in much better conditions than the previous week, although the scores might suggest otherwise. Only one player in the field was able to play to his handicap while there were many who could not...

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Greater Shepparton’s first coronavirus case had travelled overseas

Greater Shepparton has its first confirmed case of COVID-19, the state government has said in a statement today. The News understands the person was tested at Goulburn Valley Health. Another person has tested positive for the virus in Gannawarr...

Madi Chwasta
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Second coronavirus case confirmed in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has its second confirmed case of COVID-19, the state government has said in a statement today. Goulburn Valley Health have confirmed that a second person who tested positive for COVID-19 recently returned from overseas.

Shepparton News
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Third case of coronavirus incorrectly confirmed in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has reported a third confirmed case of COVID-19.

Madi Chwasta
News

Victorian schools closed from Tuesday, non-essential activity to stop over the next 48 hours

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says schools across the state will close from Tuesday in an attempt to “combat” the spread of COVID-19 On Friday school children were due to start their end-of-term holidays, however Mr Andrews said it an a statement...

James Bennett
Riverine Herald

Echuca Regional Health confirms second coronavirus case

A WOMAN in her mid-60s is the second person to be diagnosed with coronavirus at Echuca Regional Health.

Ivy Jensen
News

Victorian schools closed from Tuesday, non-essential activity to stop over the next 48 hours

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says schools across the state will close from Tuesday in an attempt to “combat” the spread of COVID-19 On Friday school children were due to start their end-of-term holidays, however Mr Andrews said it an a statement...

James Bennett
News

Tatura Hot Bread wins big at Victorian Baking Show

Whether you’re a local customer or a national judge, Tatura Hot Bread always strives to deliver the best. This was never more evident than at the Victorian Baking Show in Shepparton at the weekend, where the Tatura team brought home an impressive...

Charmayne Allison
News

Meet Tatura’s little heroes helping their elderly neighbours

The gift of giving a helping hand might be defined by Tatura girls Alannah Mutimer and Rydah Armitage. During the past week, the six-year-olds — plus assistant and Alannah’s younger brother Hudson — have been trekking the streets of...

James Bennett

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Response hub launches for business and community

Residents and businesses will now have a central support hub during the COVID-19 pandemic through the Greater Shepparton Response. Launched on Friday as an online portal, it will comprise of two components: business and community. It will help...

James Bennett
News

Kyabram and district residents urged to get up and active in April

KYABRAM and district residents are encouraged to register online and commit to 30 minutes of physical activity a day this coming month as part of Active April. Campaspe Shire Council will be going head to head with Kyabram and District Health...

Kyabram Free Press
News

Covid-19 case recorded in Strathbogie Shire

The spread of Covid-19 is edging closer to Benalla with the first recorded case in neighbouring Strathbogie Shire confirmed today. The total number of cases in Victoria is now 685 – an increase of 111 from yesterday. The state has recorded three...

Simon Ruppert
Riverine Herald

Echuca Regional Health confirms second coronavirus case

A WOMAN in her mid-60s is the second person to be diagnosed with coronavirus at Echuca Regional Health.

Ivy Jensen
News

Southern Riv snubbed for black out zones

Almost 150 dangerous traffic spots across NSW will be repaired over coming months, but none of them are in the local area. Berrigan Shire Council said it was ineligible to apply for funding under the most recent round of the Federal Liberal and...

Daniel Hughes
News

Three more confirmed COVID-19 cases in Moira Shire

GV Health have confirmed two people have tested positive for coronavirus in Moira Shire. GV Health chief executive Matt Sharp said both people recently returned from overseas and required assessment following the development of flu-like symptoms...

Cobram Courier
News

Gift of music delivered

Seymour, Yea and Whittlesea Rotary clubs’ collection drive of instruments has been a success. The clubs are supporting Rural Aid’s Gift of Music, a program helping put instruments in the hands of those who need them most. Instruments are...

David Rak
News

Bamawm Rec Reserve auction makes far more than expected

Everything from farm machinery to lounge room knick-knacks faced the auctioneer’s block at the Bamawm Recreation Reserve auction. Held on the Labour Day public holiday in an attempt to fundraiser for Bamawm’s Recreation Reserve, the...

Daneka Hill
News

COVID-19 council news: shoppers urged to buy local

The City of Greater Bendigo is urging residents to shop local and support local businesses to protect jobs over the coming months. Director of strategy and growth Bernie O’Sullivan said the COVID-19 pandemic was already having a serious impact...

McIvor Times
News

Salvos support still available

The Deniliquin Salvation Army Family Store and church are closed as harsher restrictions to slow the spread of Coronavirus come into effect. But Salvation Army Lieutenant Tarsha Laundon assured support services would continue. Lt Laundon said caring...

Olivia Duffey
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Yarrawonga’s second COVID-19 case

Yarrawonga Health (YH) can confirm, a second positive test result for Coronavirus (COVID 19) following a confirmed case to Yarrawonga Health earlier this week. Again, this person had recently returned from overseas and was following mandatory...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
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Georgie’s sheep sale a great success

The Stars of the Border Dance for Cancer may have been postponed, however local participant Georgie Bruce’s efforts have not gone unrecognised. Corowa Rutherglen’s senior netball coach raised approximately $6000 for NSW Cancer Council from the...

Adrienne Hartnett
Sport

Saints working on new game plan

JOINED LEAGUE: 1896 TO 1946, 1998 TO PRESENT NICKNAME: SAINTS GROUND: BENALLA SHOWGROUNDS COACH: JAKE PALLPRATT PRESIDENT: LLOYD JOHNSON PREMIERSHIPS: 1940, 2015 MORRISON MEDALLISTS: T. PASQUALI (1999), R. PRIEST (2008 JOINT), L. MORGAN (2013), W...

Meg Saultry

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Rural

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Young people encouraged to enter Furphy Literary Awards

Young talents across the Goulburn Valley will have a chance to share their stories through the Furphy Literary Awards. The awards were established in honour of Shepparton author Joseph Furphy, who wrote Such is Life in 1897, a book portraying his...

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Water

A return to Canberra for farmers?

If new Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt takes a ‘slowly slowly’ approach to his portfolio, farmers will again be rallying in Canberra, says one water advocacy group.

James Bennett
Animal Health

On-farm milk culturing a growing

MOST MASTITIS is caused by a bacterial infection. However, visual inspection of the milk is not a reliable method for determining which pathogen you might be dealing with. Traditionally, milk samples from infected quarters or a composite sample from...

Dairy News
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Market growth for milk sector

Australia’s dairy sector can expect continued growth in demand while overall production will remain flat to 2030 compared to 2018 levels, according to research released by ANZ today. The Milk Run report found that despite recent challenges faced...

Dairy News
Livestock

Lamb jumpers bring a NSW farmer an OAM

It started as a way to keep orphaned lambs warm and has turned into a “phenomenon” that’s brought joy to farmers doing it tough across NSW.

Rodney Woods
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
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Pets can save the lives of their elderly owners

Household pets have the ability to save lives. A new study by the University of South Australia has found the presence of a dog, cat, or even birds can be enough to stop some older people from taking their own life. Suicide rates among people aged...

Country News
Horticulture

Rain, rain go away, come again another day

The recent rain across Victoria’s north-east has done more bad than good, according to Agriculture Victoria’s seasonal risk agronomist Dale Grey. Mr Grey said despite 50 mm falling across the region so far this year, it had not improved soil...

Rodney Woods
Dairy

Tatura dairy celebrates healthy success

Tatura dairy farmer Markus Lang has a healthy herd of 2000 cows and attributes his success to VikingGenetics. “It’s uncommon for herds this size not to have more sick cows and the fact that we don’t have a sick herd for the number...

Jamieson Salter
News

Shutdowns will not affect food production

Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said Australia’s food production and supply chain would not be affected by coronavirus shutdowns. “The Commonwealth is guaranteeing food production and supply as we deal with the...

Country News
Machinery & Products

Machinery sales take hit in summer

VICTORIAN TRACTOR sales have been the only bright spark in a disappointing January for machinery sales. However, a national survey of dealers has found optimism that current turnover is picking up and will improve in the next six months. The impact...

Dairy News
Management

Preparation key to optimal pastures

WITH HOME-GROWN feed more important than ever Notman Pasture Seeds has prepared a range of pasture planning recommendations to optimise the establishment of rye-grass pastures this season. Notman Pasture Seeds and Walcha Dairy owner Peter Notman...

Dairy News
Water

Farmers call to boycott water rates

For more than half a century, Cohuna’s Russell Crichton has been a proud food producer. But for the first time in all those years, he has joined the ever-lengthening list of farmers unable to pay their Goulburn-Murray Water bill.

Sophie Baldwin
Cropping

Northern Victorian farmers struggle to produce grain yields in tough season

It was a mixed year for GrainCorp harvest takings across Victoria, with the impact of drought taking its toll on northern Victoria and some Mallee farmers. In northern Victoria, Numurkah took in 10 351 tonnes of mostly canola, Dookie...

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
News

Bullying accusations a ‘diversion’ from serious water issues

Accusations of bullying in the divisive water debate are nothing more than “a diversion tactic”, according to water lobby group Speak Up. The group’s chair Shelley Scoullar says she has “had enough” of this latest effort by...

Rodney Woods

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National & world

National

Virus controls stymie Qld lawyers, inmates

With face-to-face meetings banned in Queensland prisons because of the coronavirus, lawyers say the situation is causing problems and delays.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Soul Pattinson half-year profit down

Investment house W. H. Soul Pattinson says its regular profit after tax dropped 33 per cent to $124.7 million, but it has managed to increase its dividend.

AAP Newswire
World

Japan to set up coronavirus task force

Japan’s economy minister says the government is not thinking of declaring a state of emergency for now but is setting up a coronavirus task force..

AAP Newswire
World

China’s local virus cases down

For the sixth time in eight days China has reported no new locally transmitted cases of coronavirus but imported cases have risen.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Lees filly could be a Thorn in the side

Rising to a middle distance could prove an advantage for untapped talent Game Of Thorns when she takes on two benchmark fillies at Rosehill.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Carlton axe partnership with VFL club

Carlton have ended their alignment with the Northern Blues, effectively meaning the VFL club originally known as Preston will fold after 138 years.

AAP Newswire
National

Calls for refugee support in virus crisis

Advocacy groups are calling on federal and state governments to provide more support for refugees and new arrivals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Bindi marries then shuts Australia Zoo

Bindi Irwin’s nuptials have been held less than 24 hours before weddings were limited to just five guests under stringent government coronavirus regulations.

AAP Newswire
National

People with disability need virus support

The disability royal commission says it is deeply concerned about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Australians with disability.

AAP Newswire