EDITOR'S PICKS

Australia keeps up refugee release efforts

Australia has ensured the Thai government is well aware the release of a detained refugee is of great importance to the nation, the foreign minister says.

AAP Newswire

One for all and all for one in regional tennis win

The four musketeers from the one tennis club assisted team Goulburn, to help win the 63rd inter-regionals for the third consecutive year in a row.

Tatura Guardian

23 hours ago

Shire ready for 2019

CAMPASPE Shire Council will hold its first ordinary meeting for 2019 next Tuesday.

Riverine Herald

3 minutes ago

Memorial rock unveiled in Murchison

The memory of Private James Harper will remain a permanent part of Murchison history with the installation of a memorial rock on River Rd.

Ashlea Witoslawski

Memorial rock unveiled in Murchison

The memory of Private James Harper will remain a permanent part of Murchison history with the installation of a memorial rock on River Rd.

Ashlea Witoslawski

Trump to deliver State of Union address

The White House says President Donald Trump is moving ahead with his State of the Union address despite a bid by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to delay it.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

Get your motor running

The age-old rivalry between Ford and Holden will rev up once again as the Legends of the Mountain returns to Kyabram.

David Rak

17 hours ago

New look for farmers

They say you can’t judge a book by its cover and a new publication shows you also can’t judge a farmer by a stereotype image.

Alana Christensen

Finance

BHP’s 2nd quarter iron ore output falls 9%

BHP Group’s second-quarter iron ore production fell nine per cent, hurt by the forced train derailment that disrupted supply.

AAP Newswire

11 hours ago

Trump to deliver State of Union address

The White House says President Donald Trump is moving ahead with his State of the Union address despite a bid by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to delay it.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

Get your motor running

The age-old rivalry between Ford and Holden will rev up once again as the Legends of the Mountain returns to Kyabram.

David Rak

17 hours ago

New look for farmers

They say you can’t judge a book by its cover and a new publication shows you also can’t judge a farmer by a stereotype image.

Alana Christensen

Finance

BHP’s 2nd quarter iron ore output falls 9%

BHP Group’s second-quarter iron ore production fell nine per cent, hurt by the forced train derailment that disrupted supply.

AAP Newswire

11 hours ago

Most popular

Body of former Shepparton woman found in WA’s Pilbara

A search has resumed for former Shepparton mother Felicity Shadbolt, who went missing while bushwalking in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

John Lewis

17 Jan 2019

Suspect was leaking cash: $100 notes littered floor

AN ECHUCA man who stole more than $80,000 was caught when his jacket started leaking $50 and $100 notes while he was in Echuca Police Station for an unrelated drug infraction.

Riverine Herald

Lifestyle

A life too short but a life well lived

CAROL McFarlane loved her husband Allan for more than 50 years and was married to him for 48. He was a very special person in her life.

Riverine Herald

21 Jan 2019

Concern over rubbish bin contamination in Shepparton

While contamination of the city’s green organic bins currently sits at about 3-4 per cent, contamination of the yellow and red bins appears to be of greater concern.

Shepparton News

17 Jan 2019

Koyuga horse breeder fined $8000 by the EPA

HORSE breeder Alabar Australia has received a $8060 fine from the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) for the improper disposal of industrial waste, including dead livestock.

Riverine Herald

16 Jan 2019

Climate change grants for regional communities

Climate change could be tackled at a regional level with the help of new Victorian Government grant funding.

Tara Whitsed

Tatura’s Australia Day celebrations

On Saturday, January 26, Tatura will celebrate Australia Day together.

Tatura Guardian

Lib candidate was suspicious about Mundine

The Liberal candidate who quit the party after hearing about plans to replace him with Warren Mundine says he knew something was up last year.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

Galleries

Beating heat in splash park

Aquamoves Lakeside Shepparton was the place to shelter from the heat this week as temperatures soared into the 40s and the sun beamed down from above.

Shepparton News

29 Dec 2018

No Brexit deal means hard Irish border: EU

The EU has restated its position that Ireland would have to enforce a hard border, and customs and other checks on imports from Britain in a no-deal Brexit.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

Dairy

Dairy week under way

Moos echoed throughout Tatura Park on Sunday as International Dairy Week kicked off for 2019.

Country News

Local

Memorial rock unveiled in Murchison

The memory of Private James Harper will remain a permanent part of Murchison history with the installation of a memorial rock on River Rd.

Ashlea Witoslawski

Get your motor running

The age-old rivalry between Ford and Holden will rev up once again as the Legends of the Mountain returns to Kyabram.

David Rak

17 hours ago

One for all and all for one in regional tennis win

The four musketeers from the one tennis club assisted team Goulburn, to help win the 63rd inter-regionals for the third consecutive year in a row.

Tatura Guardian

23 hours ago

Tatura’s Australia Day celebrations

On Saturday, January 26, Tatura will celebrate Australia Day together.

Tatura Guardian

The Gizmo visits Tatura

Adapted from the book by Paul Jennings, The Gizmo is expected to have families from the Goulburn Valley laughing out loud this month.

Tatura Guardian

21 hours ago

Merrigum bowls

The hot weather rule came into play on Saturday and most players were happy to stay inside under the air conditioning.

Tatura Guardian

Descendants found

With a new year comes the end of an 11-year-old mystery for Tatura residents Harry Whyte and Lynette Melis.

Laura Briggs

Bowls club is a family affair

Throughout a bowling week, either at weekend or midweek pennant, the Tatura Bowls Club regularly fields around 16 bowlers who all have family members involved at the club.

Tatura Guardian

Dairy Week kicks off in Tatura

Tatura Park will be a hive of activity this week as International Dairy Week returns for the 2019 edition.

Rodney Woods

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EVENTS

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

26 Jan

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

26 Jan

Nagambie Farmers Market

The Nagambie Farmers’ Market is located at Tahbilk Winery. Estabished in 1860, Tahbilk Winery is one of Australia’s top family-owned wineries, producing a range of heritage wines, and boasts carbon neutral status and eco-tourism. Shop...

Simone Dunne

27 Jan

Kinglake Produce and Artisian Market

Our humble community market started in 2010 in the heart of the Kinglake Township. Where local farmers thought there was need to provide the community with a range of fresh locally grown produce at the one convenient location on a regular basis...

Simone Dunne

27 Jan

Hundreds mourn Joe Vraca’s death

About 900 mourners swamped Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Tatura to farewell Murchison businessman, Guiseppe ‘‘Joe’’ Vraca last week.

Tatura Guardian

16 Jan 2019

Women’s golf

Golf officially resumed after the Christmas break, with a Stableford event sponsored by Coffee +, which included the Mary Lally Summer Cup points.

Tatura Guardian

16 Jan 2019

Regional

Climate change grants for regional communities

Climate change could be tackled at a regional level with the help of new Victorian Government grant funding.

Tara Whitsed

Make mulch your secret weapon

WITH temperatures regularly reaching more than 40°C across Kyabram and district, the Kyabram Garden Club gave The Free Press a few tips on gardening during the summer months.

David Rak

13 minutes ago

Summer snaps

Thank you to everyone who has entered The Ensign’s amateur photography competition. Apologies if we left your photo out this week — the field is strong and we only have limited space.

Benalla Ensign

Shire ready for 2019

CAMPASPE Shire Council will hold its first ordinary meeting for 2019 next Tuesday.

Riverine Herald

3 minutes ago

Calls for royal commission

There must be a Royal Commission into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Southern Riverina News

53 minutes ago

Lucky escape for campers at Cobram

A group of campers are lucky to be alive after a huge gum branch fell across their campsite at Twin Knobs beach, Cobram.

Cobram Courier

23 minutes ago

Army death at Pucka

A soldier died during a routine training exercise at Puckapunyal on January 15.

Seymour Telegraph

2018 in review: January to March

January

Campaspe News

Celebrations will go ahead: Australia Day ceremony at bowling club

THE Heathcote community has rallied together to make sure Australia Day is celebrated in town this year.

Charmayne Allison

Literary expert is the guest at Koraleigh

Literary enthusiasts will have an opportunity to meet with one of the field’s Australian experts when Mary-Ruth Mendel (pictured) visits as Murray River Council’s Australia Day ambassador.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

3 minutes ago

$5.59m funding package

By Robert Muir In addition to the $300,000 Wemyss Road Mulwala project, Federation Council’s $5.59 million funding package also includes $3.48 million for the long-time sought after new Corowa Swimming Pool. “This will fully fund the pool based...

Robert Muir

Blockbuster festival weekend coming

This year’s Federation Dinner is an official sell-out, for the first time since the event’s inception in 2016. “We have a full house for the first time, expecting 104 people in attendance which is great,” Rotary Club of Corowa vice president...

Jarryd Barca

1 minute ago

Old Students with big chase on its hands

Mooroopna is in the box seat to grab another Haisman Shield win when play resumes tomorrow, but Old Students will go down swinging.

Alex Mitchell

Rural

New look for farmers

They say you can’t judge a book by its cover and a new publication shows you also can’t judge a farmer by a stereotype image.

Alana Christensen

Water

Funds for Speak Up

Water advocacy group Speak Up has been the beneficiary of last year’s Deniliquin Truck Show, with the truck show committee donating $3000 from last year’s event to the campaign.

Country News

20 hours ago

Animal Health

Keep cows cool this summer

CLIMATE CHANGE is leading to warmer Australian summers with an increased number of hot days and warmer nights. This increases the risk of heat stress, leading to adverse effects on herd health and farm profitability. Effects of heat stress Reduced...

Gemma Chuck

13 Dec 2018

Dairy

Dairy week under way

Moos echoed throughout Tatura Park on Sunday as International Dairy Week kicked off for 2019.

Country News

Livestock

Open day will focus on bulls

Brian and Wayne Mobbs, of High Spa Angus in Daylesford, are hoping 2019 is a kinder year to all in terms of weather and market conditions.

Country News

Markets

Don’t forget global markets

WITH MANY eyes focused on the current feed shortage in Australia and resultant surge in feed costs, global markets have taken something of a back seat. Apart from helpful depreciation of the Australian dollar, there hasn’t been much to jolt our...

John Droppert

13 Dec 2018

Heat is too much

A delightful wildlife encounter at Strathmerton has had a sad ending.

Country News

Horticulture

Pest message

The fruit fly community awareness and education campaign continues, with members from the Goulburn Murray Valley group spreading the message to holiday makers visiting the Murray River.

Country News

21 hours ago

Dairy

New minister offers boost for dairy skills

The state’s new agriculture minister has marked her first trip to northern Victoria in the job by announcing $35000 in funding for an industry-led project aimed at boosting jobs, training and skills across the dairy sector.

Rodney Woods

17 Jan 2019

Avoid costly haystack fires

Following a difficult growing season and more failed crops than usual being cut for hay, the CFA is reminding landowners to take additional care when storing and monitoring hay this season.

Rodney Woods

18 hours ago

Machinery & Products

Wrapping up a hypothetical silage venture

I’D BE willing to wager that every machinery enthusiast has their share of ‘aspirational’ purchases. The machines that you don’t strictly need, but with whose hypothetical selection and applications you preoccupy your spare time. I have...

John Droppert

13 Dec 2018

Management

Long history of show ribbons

GLOMAR HOLSTEIN Stud, at Bundalaguah in Victoria, has a long history of involvement in International Dairy Week. Robert, Lynette and Justin Johnston have been showing cows and heifers and been involved in youth development activities for the past 30...

Jeanette Severs

21 Jan 2019

Water

Report highlights water woes

Irrigators and farmers in the Murray-Darling Basin region are change-fatigued, lack confidence and trust in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan and want water recovery to stop.

Alana Christensen

23 hours ago

Cropping

Corn drinks up sun and water

While the hot summer is wilting some pastures a few irrigated summer crops are thriving.

Country News

08 Jan 2019

From the Experts

New tech helps manage cows

A NEW cow ‘fit bit’ is making it easier to diagnose sick cows and influence management decisions around fertility and performance. Cow Manager uses a small ear tag to monitor and record cow activity, temperature, eating, rumination and resting...

Dairy News

14 Jan 2019

Salt regression a possibility

Flinders University researchers have discovered that a stream in a deforested Adelaide Hills catchment shows a decreasing salinity trend during the past 28 years, pointing to possible long-term remediation of salt-affected land.

Country News

National & World

Australia keeps up refugee release efforts

Australia has ensured the Thai government is well aware the release of a detained refugee is of great importance to the nation, the foreign minister says.

AAP Newswire

Finance

BHP’s 2nd quarter iron ore output falls 9%

BHP Group’s second-quarter iron ore production fell nine per cent, hurt by the forced train derailment that disrupted supply.

AAP Newswire

11 hours ago

Trump to deliver State of Union address

The White House says President Donald Trump is moving ahead with his State of the Union address despite a bid by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to delay it.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

No Brexit deal means hard Irish border: EU

The EU has restated its position that Ireland would have to enforce a hard border, and customs and other checks on imports from Britain in a no-deal Brexit.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

Horse Racing

VCAT issues three-year bans to Hopes

Racing Victoria has confirmed the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has issued three-year disqualifications to trainers Lee and Shannon Hope.

AAP Newswire

14 hours ago

AFL

Crows opt for co-captains in 2019 AFL

Current skipper Taylor Walker and Rory Sloane will co-captain Adelaide, the first time the AFL club has split the key leadership role.

AAP Newswire

Lib candidate was suspicious about Mundine

The Liberal candidate who quit the party after hearing about plans to replace him with Warren Mundine says he knew something was up last year.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

Entertainment

Australian Fiona Crombie scores Oscar nod

Australians Fiona Crombie and Tony McNamara helped The Favourite pick up 10 Oscar nominations, tying it with Roma for most nods.

AAP Newswire