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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
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.

Shepparton News
News

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
Sport

Tat Chat | Tatura Bowls Club

In a first for Tatura a game of pennant bowls was played under lights on Friday night when Tatura’s division two hosted Hill Top. It was a great occasion and the comments of many following the game was that it should become a regular occurrence. It...

Shepparton News
Sport

Tat Chat | Tatura Bowls Club

In a first for Tatura a game of pennant bowls was played under lights on Friday night when Tatura’s division two hosted Hill Top. It was a great occasion and the comments of many following the game was that it should become a regular occurrence. It...

Shepparton News
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
Sport

Tat Chat | Hill Top Golf Club

Just a couple of weeks ago, the Hill Top committee decided to raise money for the Bushfire Appeal and settled on a nine-holes event on Sunday, following pennant in the morning. Donations poured in and so did local people, eager to contribute to the...

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Shepparton man identified as victim of fatal crash

A 33-year-old Shepparton man has been identified as the victim of Monday’s fatal collision in Arcadia. The man, originally from NSW, was involved in the collision at the intersection of Euroa-Shepparton Rd and Karramomus Rd about 11 am...

Liz Mellino
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Fatal collision in Arcadia

A driver has died following a collision with a truck in Arcadia this morning.

Shepparton News
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Hume Freeway closed, near Wangaratta

The Hume Freeway is closed towards Melbourne, just outside of Wangaratta, due to a truck rollover. Emergency services are on site. Motorists are advised to detour at the Great Alpine road exit to get back on to the Hume Freeway. Northbound lanes...

Simon Ruppert
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Euroa man pleads guilty to sexual assaults he ‘can’t remember’

A man who sexually assaulted his daughter, a partner’s daughter and one of his daughter’s friends will have to await his fate after a judge deferred his sentence.

Monique Preston
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Big partnership secures big boats

Yarrawonga Mulwala will reverberate with the familiar rumble of the GP Hydroplanes over Anzac Day weekend for the next three years and hopefully beyond. Yarrawonga Mulwala Tourism & Business (YMTB) have entered a partnership with the Victorian...

Jared Loughnan
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What’s news in Tatura this week

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Morgan Dyer
Sport

Tat Chat | Hill Top Golf

Forecast heat of 40 degrees on Saturday did not deter golfers who chose to hit off before the 10 o’clock deadline. James Ibbotson won the first monthly medal of the year with a round of 82-17-65 on a countback from two others. Bruce Gross won...

Shepparton News
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Police call for witnesses following Tatura Abbatoir theft

Shepparton police are appealing for information following a theft from Tatura’s abattoirs.

Morgan Dyer

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EVENTS

Events

Be Art

What: Sensory play activities for children to explore the sensations of touching, smelling and seeing through playing with household products and other items. Bookings essential. When: 10.30 am to 11.30 am and 11.30 am to 12.30 am. Where: Aquamoves...

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Michael von Güttner
Events

Pool Party

What: Enjoy classic pool party fun with inflatables, games and more. When: 2 pm to 6 pm. Where: Tatura Swimming Complex, Hastie St. Cost: Pool admission More information: Phone Outdoor Pools 5832 9483

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Michael von Güttner
Events

Come and Try Golf

What: Join Valley Golf for a fun session where you learn to play golf. Registration via www. trybooking. com/BHXFI When: 9.30 am to 10.30 am. Where: Merrigum Golf Club, Ryan Rd Cost: Free. More information: Phone Valley Sport 5831 8456

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Michael von Güttner
Events

Planks

What: Come along anytime for a self-directed block play session where planks are used to build your creative mind. When: 11 am to 2 pm. Where: Maude Street Mall, Shepparton. Cost: Free More information: Green Hat Workshop 0421 383 174

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Michael von Güttner

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Shepparton mother breaks silence about son’s suicide

Seventeen years after losing her son to suicide, Shepparton’s Mary Anderson still wonders what more could have been done. Her son, Brendan, was kind, fun and social but he also battled with a “pain in his head” and at 26, the day...

Morgan Dyer
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Safe Seat, Safe Kids program announced

THE Victorian Government recently announced a new $4 million Safe Seat, Safe Kids program, which will provide expert child car seat fittings and safety checks to keep Kyabram’s littlest passengers safe. Kidsafe Victoria and Neighbourhood Houses...

Jared Prestwidge
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D&R Henderson cop $8k EPA fine

Benalla mill D&R Henderson has copped a fine for failing to comply with Environmental Protection Agency regulations. The EPA fined the company more than $8000 over unauthorised works at its particle board manufacturing facility. EPA’s north-east...

Simon Ruppert
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Breaking the Silence: Paul Harrison

As part of Mental Health Week, nine locals from Echuca-Moama and surrounds will share their stories. After attending a traumatising crash scene while in the CFA, Kotta’s Paul Harrison was thrown into the dark world of post-traumatic stress. If it...

Charmayne Allison
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Sunny Tocumwal for Australia Day

The Tocumwal foreshore is the place to be on Sunday, with everyone invited to come along and celebrate Australia Day.

Southern Riverina News
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Local sporting clubs encouraged to apply for sporting grants

Moira Shire sporting clubs are being urged to apply for funding to help boost administration, training and equipment. As part of the Victorian Government’s 2019-20 Sporting Club Grants Program, grants range between $1000 and $5000. State...

Cobram Courier
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Local health service honoured

Community Interlink has been named the winner of the 2019 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards’ Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Award for excellence in public sector aged care. The award celebrates Victoria’s aged care sector...

David Rak
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Lockington pool raises nearly $700 for bushfire appeal

LOCKINGTON pool’s successful fundraiser on Friday raised $697.50 for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. Local resident Kylie Floyd said more than 80 people enjoyed the evening, with 100 per cent of proceeds from sales of Ciurleo’s ice creams...

Campaspe News
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Help those who need it this Australia Day

THIS Australia Day, Victorians are being asked to consider donating to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal to help struggling bushfire-affected communities across our state. Many around the state will enjoy Australia Day with friends and family, but for...

McIvor Times
News

Wakeboarding record

Deniliquin is known for breaking records at the Deni Ute Muster, but it was on the Edward River that a new record was made at the weekend. A new record of 75 wakeboarders were in action at the three day Deni Wake Muster event which ended Sunday...

Jamie Lowe
News

Rotary helping bushfire relief

The Yarrawonga Mulwala Rotary Club is supporting the Rotary District 9790 Bushfire Appeal with all monies donated to be spent on recovery in the district. The District encompasses the current north eastern bushfire region. Already the fund has...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Andrew Heslop ambassador

Entrepreneur, commentator and community advocate Andrew Heslop will be Federation Council’s 2020 Australia Day Ambassador this Sunday. Andrew is an award winning keynote speaker and community leader with a global reputation as a social...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Shepp News GVBBL Podcast | Episode 2

The Shepp News GVBBL Podcast is back for another episode, with former local fantasy sports champion Ash Williamson joining Tyler Maher and Alex Mitchell in the studio. On the agenda this week is assessing how to navigate a Vic Super Slam and...

Tyler Maher

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Rural

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Bushfire appeal auction the highlight of IDW sale

The International Dairy Week Bushfire Appeal raised more than $65 000 at Wednesday night’s World Wide Sires Evolution Sale. Before the annual sale began, auctioneer Brian Leslie held an auction, with the buyer being able to choose any cow...

Rodney Woods
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

Look out for cancer eye

The most common type of tumour or “cancer eye” in cattle is squamous cell carcinoma. Cancer eye is an invasive and rapidly spreading tumour and is economically important, representing 58 per cent of all cancers that result in condemnation of...

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

Spotlight on women in dairy

The Power of Women in Dairy dinner is always a highlight of the dairy week calendar and this year will be no exception. The dinner provides women with a chance to get together and relax and unwind from their busy International Dairy Week schedules...

Dairy 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

Basin Plan hits dairy hard

Implementation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has been one of the most significant factors in Northern Victoria’s dairy industry downturn, according to Cohuna dairy farmer Jodie Hay. At a time when the Australian Dairy Plan is aiming to restore...

Dairy News
Machinery & Products

New focus for New Holland

It’s a new year and a new focus for New Holland Agriculture with the announcement of a new brand leader for the company’s Australian and New Zealand operations. Former managing director of Iveco Australia/New Zealand Bruce Healy, will take the...

Dairy News
Management

Herd a fan of breezy comfort

Temperatures can get hot and oppressing in Cowra during the peak of summer, unless you are one of the lucky cows housed in the free stall barn built by dairy farmers Colin and Erina Thompson. The building of the barn has been a gradual process over...

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

Never a dull moment for a rural vet

The Numurkah Veterinary Clinic comprises three vet nurses, six vets, two receptionists and resident cat Mr Tinks, however, a lot of the work is performed outside of the clinic. Co-owners Peter Grant from St Germains and Frank Worsfold from Numurkah...

Jamieson Salter

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National & world

National

Indigenous groups plot closing gap goals

Peak indigenous groups are meeting with the prime minister in Canberra on Thursday, to continue work on a new agreement on closing the wellbeing gap.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Fewer full-timers, but jobs rate improves

Australia’s jobless rate has made a slight improvement to 5.1 per cent, according to December employment figures.

AAP Newswire
World

Democrats roll out case as senators fidget

House Democrats opened arguments in US President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, urging Republican senators to vote to remove Trump from office.

AAP Newswire
World

Trump surpasses own record for most tweets

Donald Trump has surpassed his previous record of 123 presidential tweets in a day - as he watched and commented on the US Senate impeachment trial.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Michael Hellyer to celebrate 600 winners

Jockey Michael Hellyer has notched his 600th winner and hopes to celebrate with victory on Monsieur Gustave in the Sunshine Coast Cup.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Docker Lobb keen to join forces with Hogan

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy has been flying on the track this pre-season, and that spells good news for Rory Lobb.

AAP Newswire
National

Pull your finger out: NSW MPs to charities

The Australian Red Cross has defended how it’s using donations to support bushfire victims after NSW ministers attacked charities for being too slow to help.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer won’t play

Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer has lost his bid to play with his band mates of 50 years who he sued after they blocked him from performing with them.

AAP Newswire
National

Aussies warned to stay away from Wuhan

Aussie travellers have been warned to reconsider travelling to the Chinese city at the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus outbreak.

AAP Newswire