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What’s happening at Tatura Senior Citizens

Last Wednesday, 13 seniors members enjoyed a lovely three-course meal for just $10.50 — the perks of being a Tatura Senior Citizens Club member. The lunch started with vegetable soup followed by delicious roast chicken and fresh vegetables for...

Morgan Dyer
Sport

Tat Chat | Merrigum golf

Merrigum golfers contested a stroke round for the Privilege Cup on Saturday and also competed for least putts, sponsored by Simon and Tash Doherty. It was also the penultimate opportunity to earn a place in the next “Tiger Cup” play-off which is...

Shepparton News
News

What’s happening at Tatura Senior Citizens

Last Wednesday, 13 seniors members enjoyed a lovely three-course meal for just $10.50 — the perks of being a Tatura Senior Citizens Club member. The lunch started with vegetable soup followed by delicious roast chicken and fresh vegetables for...

Morgan Dyer
Sport

Tat Chat | Hill Top golf

With 40 points, Trevor Roberts won Saturday’s stableford competition for the Privilege Cup, which is sponsored by Peppermill Shepparton, but, as a visitor he could not claim the privilege of asking members to fill his mug. He did win the...

Shepparton News
Sport

Tat Chat | Hill Top golf

With 40 points, Trevor Roberts won Saturday’s stableford competition for the Privilege Cup, which is sponsored by Peppermill Shepparton, but, as a visitor he could not claim the privilege of asking members to fill his mug. He did win the...

Shepparton News
News

MDBP: Has some merit, but no marketing

THE first Murray Dairy agronomy network meeting was held in Echuca recently, with the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, water policy and water use on the agenda. Among the guest speakers was Claire Miller from Claire Miller Consulting. Ms Miller has been...

Sophie Baldwin
Sport

Tat Chat | Merrigum Bowls Club

Last Tuesday our pennant team played Mooroopna Golf at Mooroopna, but could only manage to win on one rink.

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Former local business linked to multi-million dollar scam

A former Shepparton business has made national headlines once again as an ABC investigation uncovered a multimillion-dollar scam that targets drug addicts and the homeless. Former local accountancy firm Brown Baldwin have been accused of exploiting...

Morgan Dyer
News

Snake still on the loose at the Shepparton News

A snake sighted at the Shepparton News is now on the loose, after escaping the room it was barricaded in.

Madi Chwasta
News

Locals the priority to fill Lemnos cannabis farm jobs

Hundreds of local jobs will be created when Lemnos’ 72ha medicinal cannabis facility is operational.

Rodney Woods
News

Family “disgusted” after abusive note left on quadriplegic son’s car

A Shepparton family have been left “disgusted” after a rude note was placed on their quadriplegic son’s car criticising his parking.

Liz Mellino
News

Vehicle towing ATV crashes on Lancaster-Mooroopna Rd

EMERGENCY services were called to a one-vehicle crash on Lancaster-Mooroopna Rd near Tatura-Undera Rd this afternoon. Police and ambulance units attended the scene about 3.45pm. Police confirmed that a Toyota HiLux utility towing a golf buggy lost...

Kyabram Free Press
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My Pet: A special Christmas gift

Last Christmas morning Tatura’s Olivia and Jack Curtis woke up to what is every child’s dream, a kitten for Christmas. Bella came waltzing into their lives and they’ve loved her ever since. “She has a little stumpy tail that...

Ilias Bakalla
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Delays and diversions around Service St works

Tatura commuters can expect some delays and traffic diversions around asphalt surfacing works on Service St next week, from Monday to Friday. Greater Shepparton City Council would like to advise the community that road servicing will occur from...

Spencer Fowler Steen
News

Tatura Library temporary closure and redevelopment

A pop-up library will replace the Tatura Library for six months, as a $2 million redevelopment gets under way. Greater Shepparton City Council unveils the pop-up on Tuesday, and said it would remain open until the end of June. No library...

James Bennett

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EVENTS

Events

Water Waves Aqua Aerobics

What: Water Waves is a healthy way to cool off, socialise and strengthen major muscle groups, and has low impact on joints. When: 12.30 pm to 1.15 pm. Where: Tatura Swimming Complex, Hastie St. Cost: Pool admission — child $3.70...

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Michael von Güttner
Events

Child Friendly Exercise Class

What: Get fit and have your children join in during training sessions in the open air run by Everfit by Louise. When: 2 pm to 2.45 pm. Where: Victoria Park Lake — Western Park, Tom Collins Dve, Shepparton. Cost: Free. More...

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Michael von Güttner
Events

Spotlight Walk

What: See fascinating nocturnal native animals, including possums, gliders, and frogmouths, that call local bushland home. When: 8.30 pm to 10 pm. Where: Location available on registration, Shepparton. Cost: Free. More information...

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Michael von Güttner
Events

Pako Festa Geelong Heritage Train

Join us on a special vintage diesel haul heritage train tour to Geelong and enjoy a family day out at Pako Festa Festival. Travel to Pako Festa in our Heritage Train hauled by Blue and Gold heritage locomotives. Passengers will travel in comfortable...

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A step forward for cancer patients in the Goulburn Valley

A quick snip of the ribbon at the official opening of Shepparton’s GenesisCare Radiotherapy Centre had been a long time coming for many locals. For the first time, local cancer patients will no longer have to travel far and wide to receive life...

Morgan Dyer
News

Jasmine Green wins $4000 automotive fabrication scholarship

FROM working the coffee machine at Wickedly Deevine in Kyabram to being presented with the prestigious Laurie Starling Scholarship for Innovation and Excellence in Automotive Fabrication, it has been a whirlwind year already for Jasmine Green...

Jared Prestwidge
News

Sandra baptised in Lake Benalla

Local woman Sandra Lawford was baptised by Pastor Matt Holloway in Lake Benalla on Sunday. Ms Lawford, a member of the Benalla Baptis Church was assisted by Don Varcoe, also pictured

Simon Ruppert
News

The spectre of child abuse: Bryan Pickthall’s story

THE eyes of our elderly hold a thousand stories. Stories of love and loss, of battles won and dreams never realised. For many, they also conceal secrets. Some buried so deep beneath decades of pain, shame and guilt they seem impossible to unearth.

Charmayne Allison
News

Max returns from Canada

Berrigan teenager Max Cameron has just returned last week from a “trip of a life time” having completed a five month exchange program in Canada. Max, 17, left for Canada on August 27, 2019 and returned just last week to a warm welcome from friends...

Daniel Hughes
News

Cobram’s Historical Society digitises collection

History buffs have been making the trip to Cobram’s Historical Precinct to discover hidden trinkets stored among musty smelling books for years. But now, Cobram’s Historical Society are digitising their collection in a bid to preserve the...

Spencer Fowler Steen
News

Ryan calls for commitment to fuel reduction target

Member for Euroa Steph Ryan has called on the Victorian Government to recommit to a five per cent annual fuel reduction burning target. Ms Ryan said recent fires “highlighted the error of Labor’s decision to abandon planned burning...

David Rak
News

International artist withdraws from Rochester Mural Festival

THERE is a late change to the line-up for the Rochester Mural Festival this weekend. International artist Wei Luan has pulled out of the festival because of concerns over coronavirus. The Chinese national lives in Vancouver, which has seen multiple...

Anna McGuinness
News

Man discovered unconscious on Doolan Crescent property, airlifted to Bendigo while police open investigations

A man was airlifted to Bendigo Hospital in a serious condition after being found unconscious on a Doolan Crescent property on Monday. A police spokesperson said the situation was evolving and inquiries would be conducted. Emergency services arrived...

McIvor Times
News

Rose misses out on state spot

Deniliquin Showgirl Rose Nevinson might not be heading into the next round of the showgirl competition, but she still considers herself a winner. Miss Nevinson was one of 19 young women who competed in the Zone 7 Final of The Land Sydney Royal...

Olivia Duffey
News

Woman cleared of virus

Yarrawonga Medical Clinic Registered Nurse Lyndy Ronan has confirmed the Yarrawonga woman who was tested for Coronavirus late last week has been cleared of the disease. The Yarrawonga woman remained in isolation until today, Monday, February 17...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Transforming regions development program

An information evening about the upcoming Transforming Regions Development Program will be this Sunday evening, February 16, at the Oaklands RSL and Bowling Club. People employed in farming or regional businesses within the Federation Council of NSW...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Shepp News GVBBL Podcast | Episode 5

The final episode of the Shepparton News GVBBL Podcast is here. Who will take out the inaugural Crane Aid GVBBL crown?

Tyler Maher

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Rural

News

Seymour Expo a hit

The 28th Seymour Alternative Farming Expo was a major event, showcasing modern farming methods, ag-tech solutions and sustainability. Event manager Jamie Gilbert said more than 20 000 people visited over three days. “It was a great...

Jamieson Salter
Water

Irrigated farming faces more threats

Victoria’s irrigation industries and related communities seem to be ending 2019 with a potential threat of even more water leaving our agriculture. I sense Canberra and city-centric sympathy to adjusting water sharing in the Murray-Darling...

Country News
Animal Health

Do not forget your dry cows during heat stress

ALTHOUGH DAIRY producers are paying more attention to their milking cows during heat stress, many times they will not be aware of how heat stress during the dry cow period has a huge negative impact on the cow and her offspring. This implies...

Dairy News
Dairy

New year marks a new era for dairy industry

2020 will deliver a fairer go for the more than 5000 Australian dairy farmers who now have more sway with processors under the dairy industry’s Mandatory Code of Conduct.

Rodney Woods
Livestock

Red meat industry set to benefit from new pasture grass research

Australia’s red meat industry is set to benefit from new pasture grass research focused on increasing its production and profitability and helping to safeguard it in a changing climate. Agriculture Victoria research scientists have generated...

Rodney Woods
Markets

Australian consumers and the value of premium products

With temperatures heating up, all eyes are on southern Australia’s harvest prospects. As northern parts of the country experience yet another failed harvest, the southern crop will be paramount for any potential impact on current feed costs. While...

Dairy News
News

A moment in time

Numurkah is an irrigation district for dairying, fruit production, mixed farming and grazing, where local produce is sold in the town centre. In 1901, 61 085 ha was under cultivation in the district, with nearly two thirds producing wheat...

Country News
Horticulture

New podcast for horticultural growers

A new resource designed to arm horticultural growers with everything they need to grow their business has been released by Hort Innovation. The podcast series, titled Growing Matters, is now freely available to download or stream through Apple...

Rodney Woods
Dairy

Kyabram the home of new milk processing factory

A new milk processing factory is coming to Kyabram, with the Kyabram Jam Company set to invest $40 million to $50 million to diversify the former SPC-owned IXL site.

Rodney Woods
News

Water meeting at Shepparton RSL

The Shepparton RSL will play host to the Murray-Darling Basin town hall session with interim inspector-general Mick Keelty. The meetings will help Mr Keelty complete his inquiry into the management of the Murray-Darling Basin water resources. The...

James Bennett
Machinery & Products

New range of telehandlers

A NEW range of agricultural JCB Loadall telescopic handlers has been launched featuring increased lift performance, improved safety and driver comfort, and the all-new next-generation Command Plus cab, designed primarily with agricultural operators...

Dairy News
Management

Rating system useful

DAIRY FARMERS seeking a way of assessing the agronomic performance or economic benefit of different rye-grass cultivars can use a rating system to determine the best choices for their property. Australian dairy farmers invest more than $100 million...

Dairy News
Water

Trading rules and constraints measures top of agenda at MinCo

Basin states have acknowledged concerns around foreign ownership and monopoly behaviour in the water markets and agreed to ask the ACCC to look at whether changes to trading rules are required and consider registration of brokers across state...

Rodney Woods
Cropping

SunRice slashes jobs

The Federal Government must develop a “bail-out package” for SunRice. That’s the message from NSW Member for Murray Helen Dalton, following the announcement last week another 100 jobs would be lost from the Deniliquin and Leeton rice mills...

Zoe McMaugh
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

A moment in time

The Barmah National Park, to the north and west of Nathalia, contains the largest red gum forest in the world. The Barmah Forest Heritage and Education Centre opened in 2011 and has displays on the timber industry, wood cutters and cattlemen in...

Jamieson Salter

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National & world

National

Ombudsman seeks detention centre closure

The high security compound at Villawood Detention Centre has ongoing issues with vermin and plumbing so should be decommissioned as a priority, a report says.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Brainchip excites investors on export tick

Artificial intelligence processor developer BrainChip has been a big mover on the ASX after it gained US export approval for its Akida chip.

AAP Newswire
World

Cruise passengers sought after virus case

Passengers who disembarked from the Westerdam cruise ship in Cambodia will have to get further health checks at home, after one woman contracted coronavirus.

AAP Newswire
World

China reveals Xi’s early response to virus

Chinese state media has published a speech by Chinese leader Xi Jinping revealing that he was aware of the coronavirus in early January.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Currie chasing back-to-back Blue Diamonds

Luke Currie is confident unbeaten Hanseatic is the horse to beat in the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes as the jockey strives for back-to-back wins in the race.

AAP Newswire
AFL

AFL grand final to remain in day timeslot

The AFL commission has opted to maintain the AFL grand final in its current afternoon timeslot for the 2020 season.

AAP Newswire
National

Holden’s demise ‘a sign of the times’

News of the demise of the iconic Holden brand has come during a very challenging time for the sector, the Australian automotive industry’s peak body says.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Banksy piece raises $25,000 at auction

Artwork from the popular British street artist was sold for $25,000 in an auction that raised more than $300,000 for Victoria’s bushfire appeal.

AAP Newswire
National

Lab under microscope at Claremont trial

The accused Claremont serial killer’s defence team continues to tease out admissions of errors at WA’s state-run pathology lab, where exhibits were handled.

AAP Newswire