News

Tiny Tatura idea taking on the world

The café may be small but the Coffee+ waste warriors’ newest innovation has taken the world by storm.

Morgan Dyer
Sport

Tat Chat: Tatura Basketball

After last week’s blitzing of the Merrigum course, scores this week were much more to expectations for Saturday’s stroke round at the Merrigum Golf Club.

Morgan Dyer
News

Tiny Tatura idea taking on the world

The café may be small but the Coffee+ waste warriors’ newest innovation has taken the world by storm.

Morgan Dyer
Sport

Women’s Hill Top Golf

The Stroke, Monthly Medal event sponsored by Drummond Golf and Newton’s Parcel Service was played in hot summer-like conditions. A Grade winner was Sue Turnbull scoring 72 nett, and Niki Miller runner/up with 73 nett. A popular win in B Grade went...

Shepparton News
Sport

Women’s Hill Top Golf

The Stroke, Monthly Medal event sponsored by Drummond Golf and Newton’s Parcel Service was played in hot summer-like conditions. A Grade winner was Sue Turnbull scoring 72 nett, and Niki Miller runner/up with 73 nett. A popular win in B Grade went...

Shepparton News
News

Tatura residents furious with putrid smell coming from the town’s water tower

This sight of Tatura resident Tom Matarazzo sitting peacefully in his garden is rare, because for the past 12 months an increasingly unbearable smell has wafted through his backyard from the Goulburn Valley Water tower located down the road. For the...

Morgan Dyer
Sport

Victoria Open visits Merrigum Bowls Club

The Vic Open was hosted by Merrigum for three days and we are very thankful to all our members who helped with all the preparations, catering, scoring and cleaning up and setting up at very early hour each day. I am sure all our visitors will have...

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Women jailed after insurance job led to bushfire

A judge has condemned the actions of a Shepparton mother who started a bushfire after setting her car alight in a bid to lodge a false insurance claim.

Liz Mellino
News

Car crash at Karingal

A man was taken to hospital after driving his car through the wall of Seymour’s Karingal nursing home this morning. Police were called to the scene just after 9am where an elderly man had accidentally hit the accelerator and driven through an...

David Rak
News

Trial begins for Mooroopna murder

The Supreme Court trial of a man charged with murder of another man at Mooroopna last year has started.

Liz Mellino
News

Accused man’s mother gives evidence in murder trial

The mother of a man who allegedly assaulted her former partner has recalled the moment she saw her son continually punch the victim prior to his death.

Liz Mellino
News

Free parking free-for-all in parts of Campaspe Shire

FORGET just the first day, Campaspe Shire has gone the whole hog and is giving shoppers the gift that keeps on giving; 12 days of free parking at two carparks in town.

Lachlan Durling
News

Santa is making his way to Tatura on Friday

Santa’s helpers have been busily working to spread Christmas cheer in Tatura. Next Friday the town will sparkle and shine, as Tatura’s enormous Christmas tree will be switched on by Greater Shepparton Mayor Seema Abdullah. The tree was...

Morgan Dyer
News

What’s happening at Tatura Senior Citizens Club

December is a busy time for our group — check out what you can take part in with us next month. We will take a day trip to Albury on Friday, December 6. Priced at $30 per person, the bus will leave at 8 am. Interested parties can...

Morgan Dyer
News

Tatura’s Cussen Park committee welcomes new member

Tatura’s Cussen Park Advisory Committee welcomed new member Sarah Clack to their board at Greater Shepparton City Council’s ordinary meeting on Tuesday night. The 33 ha open space located on the outskirts of Tatura encompasses wetlands and...

Morgan Dyer

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EVENTS

Events

Paddlehub - Lake Ramble - Just for Women

What: Paddle Victoria’s Just For Women Paddlehub offers activities for women looking to experience paddling for the first time or to further develop their paddling skills. Secure your spot and pre book now! When: 11 am to 1 pm...

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Ilias Bakalla
Events

GV Pride Shepparton Christmas BBQ - all welcome!

GV Pride members (FREE) and friends alike ($5pp) are invited to share in the joy and happiness of the holiday season this Christmas - ALL WELCOME! BYO steak or anything fancy, but in the spirit of giving we’ll provide sausages, onions, bread...

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Shepparton News
Events

Water Waves Aqua Aerobics

What: Aqua Aerobics classes are designed to cater for all fitness levels, abilities and ages. It is a great cardiovascular workout and low impact on your joints. Water Waves is a healthy way to cool off in the summer, socialise with others and...

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Ilias Bakalla
Events

Messy Play

What: Join us for a messy play session where children will have the freedom to develop their imagination and social skills! Bookings essential. When: 9.30am to 10.30am Where: St Anne’s College, 72 Wendouree Dve, Kialla. Cost: Free

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Ilias Bakalla

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Regional

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Charges laid over Kialla man’s workplace death

WorkSafe has laid charges following the death of Kialla’s Glenn Parsons at a decommissioned cheese factory in Leitchville, near Echuca, in 2017. Worksafe yesterday said a Cobram engineering company, a Bendigo crane hire company and a New Zealand...

Liz Mellino
News

BoM expects warmer and drier summer

THE Bureau of Meteorology has warned Victorian residents to expect warmer-than-average conditions this summer in the release of its 2019/20 Summer Outlook. The climate outlook shows a high likelihood of warmer than average days and nights for most...

Jared Prestwidge
News

A history of local news in Benalla

Within four years he became editor of Hunt’s paper and not long after, he moved to Tungamah where he was appointed editor of the Moira Independent

Simon Ruppert
The Lead

The Lead - December 7

Echuca Fire Brigade and Deakin Group presented a certificate of appreciation to the High Street South Corner Store to thank them for the store’s generosity during the recent Code Red fire day

Riverine Herald
News

New Finley Sergeant

A new sergeant was recently appointed to the Finley Police Station. Sgt Matthew Barham has turned away from the city life having served as a supervisor for a station in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney for the last three years. He is adjusting to his...

Daniel Hughes
News

Opening up for all

Moira Shire locals united to celebrate female resilience at a community breakfast on Thursday, gathering for the 16 Days of Activism event as part of its Resilient Rural Women Forum series. Hosted at Cobram Civic Centre by Moira Shire Council, the...

Cobram Courier
News

The place for unique gifts

Cottonfields is the place to be if you are looking for a unique Christmas gift. The local gift shop is open right up until Christmas eve and has a huge range of hard-to-find items. Cottonfields has a range of Charlie Bears — collectable teddy...

David Rak
News

Elmore honour their local officer

THE Elmore community came together recently to award Leading Senior Constable Shane Bourke a certification of appreciation, acknowledging his commitment to the service and protection of the district. The certificate was signed by many of the major...

Jared Prestwidge
News

Ray White Heathcote celebrate eight years of Christmas giving

THIS Christmas, Ray White Heathcote will continue its popular tradition of giving with the return of ‘A little Ray of giving’. The inspiring Christmas campaign will see Ray White Heathcote partner with St Vincent de Paul Society to help...

Vanessa Wiltshire
News

Groups to collaborate

A collaborative approach is being developed between peak farming groups and the Speak Up Campaign. The key aim is to work together so problems with the Murray-Darling Basin Plan can be acknowledged and fixed. A delegation of Speak Up...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Community urged to ‘rise up’

Leading mental health expert Mark Bateman has urged the local community to ‘rise up’ and take responsibility for the care and support of people facing challenges in the area. More than 40 people attended a presentation from Mr Bateman about life...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Murray Irrigation axes six

Murray Irrigation (MI) has announced the removal of at least six roles as part of Phase One of its Business Review, in response to pressures placed upon the business by ongoing dry conditions. MI CEO Phil Endley said the decision to reduce staff...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

PDFNL | 2019 best and fairests

BERRIGAN Gun talent Harley Middleton claimed a second best-and-fairest for the Saints with a strong season in the midfield and up forward. He beat runners-up Will Robinson and Adam Way to add this year’s award to his 2016 triumph. Rorri Phibbs...

Alex Mitchell

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Rural

News

Prepare your livestock for fire threat

Now is the time for all livestock owners to be prepared and have a clear strategy to carry out in the event of a fire emergency on their farm. A key factor in minimising the threat to livestock during a bushfire or on extreme fire danger days is to...

Rodney Woods
Water

Littleproud calls for leadership as NSW discuss pulling out of basin plan

Federal Water Minister David Littleproud has called for calm, leadership and common sense in the water debate in NSW. Mr Littleproud said it was important the NSW Government understood the full ramifications of withdrawing from the Murray-Darling...

Rodney Woods
Animal Health

Know your fodder: feed testing facts

THIS SEASON there is the potential for a fodder supply shortage across Australia’s dairy regions. In times of low pasture supply, it is essential to carefully plan what the likely feed requirements will be for your herd and actively manage the...

Dairy News
Dairy

Odgers re-elected to DA board

Dairy Australia’s re-elected chairman of the board says the last financial year was a tough one and none tougher for the Murray Dairy region in northern Victoria and the southern Riverina. Jeff Odgers from Ardmona said persistent, very dry...

Geoff Adams
Livestock

Lupin allowed into NSW to feed livestock

In a win for farmers, new biosecurity permits have opened lupin supply lines to feed livestock in drought-affected NSW. NSW DPI plant product integrity and standards manager Janine O’Donnell said access to new sources of lupin would help ease the...

Rodney Woods
Markets

Australian milk production continues to slide, while global markets present opportunities

THE 2018–19 season will most certainly be remembered as an exceptionally challenging season for the Australian dairy industry. Universally high feed costs, record high temporary irrigation water costs and widespread dry seasonal conditions have...

Sofia Omstedt
News

Draft dairy plan released

After hearing the views of more than 1500 people, the draft Australian Dairy Plan has been published. The draft plan sets out a range of industry-wide initiatives to restore confidence, lift profitability and stimulate growth. On the basis of modest...

Rodney Woods
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

Australian Dairy Conference registrations now open

Registrations are now open for the 2020 Australian Dairy Conference. The culture of the dairy industry will take centre stage at the Melbourne event, including the impacts of cultural aspects at a broader level and in relation to on-farm...

Rodney Woods
News

Sale tops at $17,000

The daughter of the 2018 International Dairy Week Best Udder Champion topped the prices at the complete dispersal sale of the Finley stud Hawova on November 28. Hawova Favre Tamie’s daughter sold for $17 000 at Shepparton Regional...

Rodney Woods
Machinery & Products

Sneak peek of new tractor technology at AgQuip

VISITORS TO this year’s AgQuip Field Days from August 20 to 22 at Gunnedah enjoyed a sneak peek at the next generation in Case IH’s high-horsepower tractor technology. The new AFS Connect Magnum, powered by the company’s Advanced Farming...

Dairy News
Management

Robotic technology embedded in farm’s future

TASMANIA’S DORNAUF Dairies has successfully transitioned its Gala Farm to the latest generation of voluntary milking technology following the installation of eight DeLaval VMS V300 milking robots. Farm owners Nick and Rebekah Dornauf say the...

Dairy News
Water

Irrigators receive date for water trade rules

Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville has confirmed an interim regulation for tagged water use to begin on Thursday, December 12, pending final approval. “These changes will create an even playing field for northern Victorian irrigators...

Jamieson Salter
Cropping

Understand the effects of carryover herbicides

To help growers better understand the issues involved, the Grains Research and Development Corporation has produced a fact sheet: Rotational constraints for pulse crops following the use of aminopyralid, clopyralid and picloram herbicides

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

New study proves commercial reality

University researchers in Western Australia have proven what Deniliquin people have known for years — pest European carp can make good fertiliser. Researchers at Curtin University in Western Australia found that dead carp could be used...

Geoff Adams

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National & world

National

Second-busiest auction week of the year

Housing data shows Australia has had its second-busiest auction week of the year, with more than 2800 homes going under the hammer.

AAP Newswire
Finance

EFTPOS provider Tyro dazzles on ASX debut

EFTPOS company Tyro Payments has had a successful float on the ASX, thrilling members of Sydney’s fintech community.

AAP Newswire
World

NKorea carries out “important” test

Missile experts say it appears North Korea has conducted a static test of a rocket engine, rather than a missile launch, at its Sohae satellite launch site.

AAP Newswire
World

American Samoa declares measles outbreak

American Samoa, an island neighbour to the independent nation of Samoa, has an outbreak of measles that will close schools.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Two Villiers runners likely for Waller

Cellarman and Sambro are Chris Waller’s likely runners in the Group Two Villiers Stakes over the famous Randwick mile.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Shuey named Eagles AFL captain

Luke Shuey has been named West Coast captain, replacing Shannon Hurn.

AAP Newswire
National

Unions push ALP for insecure jobs pledge

Unions have called on the Labor Party to take a pledge to the next federal election to halve the number of people in insecure work.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

$A175k banana art eaten in US performance

A performance artist has eaten an art installation consisting of banana duct taped to a wall that had already sold for $A175,351 at a US art show.

AAP Newswire
National

Election genius backs Johnson, Trump wins

Griffith University professor Bela Stancic believes UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be re-elected.

AAP Newswire