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A selection of the latest Local, Regional, National & World News.

News

Italian Plate Day in Tatura

The Varapodio Family Italian Plate Day was a winner among the people of the Goulburn Valley.

Tatura Guardian

13 Dec 2018

National

Budget deficit expected to be halved

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s first budget update is expected to show Australia will have its lowest deficit since 2007/08 in the current financial year.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Sport

Women’s golf

It was a lovely day for golf on Wednesday to start the summer season, which drew a good field of players.

Tatura Guardian

13 Dec 2018

Riverine Herald

Boat explodes on Murray River near Torrumbarry

EMERGENCY services are responding to a boat fire on the Murray River near Torrumbarry. It is believed the boat had not been in the water long before it exploded. No-one was seriously injured but one person is being treated for minor burns, It is not...

Riverine Herald

11 hours ago

News

Italian Plate Day in Tatura

The Varapodio Family Italian Plate Day was a winner among the people of the Goulburn Valley.

Tatura Guardian

13 Dec 2018

News

Italian Plate Day in Tatura

The Varapodio Family Italian Plate Day was a winner among the people of the Goulburn Valley.

Tatura Guardian

13 Dec 2018

World

No second Brexit referendum: UK ministers

The pressure over Brexit continues to rise, but British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government insists there will be no second referendum to decide the issue.

AAP Newswire

16 minutes ago

News

Tatura Primary School Tabloid Sports Carnival

Tatura Primary School students enjoyed a day of activity and teamwork with Mooroopna Primary School last week for the Tabloid Sports Carnival after it was washed out last month.

Madeleine Caccianiga

12 Dec 2018

News

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News

13 Dec 2018

Finance

Aussie markets tipped to open in the red

The Australian Stock Exchange is tipped to fall when trade resumes on Monday thanks to worry over the global economy and dour economic data from China.

AAP Newswire

14 hours ago

World

No second Brexit referendum: UK ministers

The pressure over Brexit continues to rise, but British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government insists there will be no second referendum to decide the issue.

AAP Newswire

16 minutes ago

News

Tatura Primary School Tabloid Sports Carnival

Tatura Primary School students enjoyed a day of activity and teamwork with Mooroopna Primary School last week for the Tabloid Sports Carnival after it was washed out last month.

Madeleine Caccianiga

12 Dec 2018

News

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News

13 Dec 2018

Finance

Aussie markets tipped to open in the red

The Australian Stock Exchange is tipped to fall when trade resumes on Monday thanks to worry over the global economy and dour economic data from China.

AAP Newswire

14 hours ago

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News

Road closures due to flooding

Due to heavy rainfall and resulting flood waters, roads across the region are closed with motorists and residents urged to take care in this treacherous weather. More than 50 mm has fell in the last 24 hours with more rain forecasted. Motorists...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

13 Dec 2018

Riverine Herald

Boat explodes on Murray River near Torrumbarry

Riverine Herald

11 hours ago

News

‘ A shocking indictment of how the justice system treats Aboriginal people’

AN INQUIRY into the death in custody of Moama’s Aunty Tanya Day started Thursday.

Riverine Herald

10 Dec 2018

News

Fighting for a future

Darcy Hare doesn’t quite fit the typical stereotype of someone passionate about water and policy.

Sophie Baldwin

11 Dec 2018

News

Road closures due to flooding

Corowa Free Press

13 Dec 2018

News

Harmony Village aged care wing officially opened

After 20 months of construction, Harmony Village’s new wing has been officially opened.

Tara Whitsed

13 Dec 2018

News

Joseph Furphy Commemorative Literary Prize

Under the pen name of Tom Collins, Joseph Furphy wrote a number of books and articles, leaving his best known work Such is Life to continue his legacy known as the Joseph Furphy Commemorative Literary Prize.

Madeleine Caccianiga

12 Dec 2018

National

Labor trying to play down incoming figures

Economists are expecting Australia’s budget position to be far better than earlier forecasts in Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s first budget update.

AAP Newswire

9 hours ago

Galleries

Festive art activity day

There was plenty of festive cheer at Shepparton East Primary School on Wednesday, with students dressing up for their annual arts activity day.

Liz Mellino

13 Dec 2018

World

Frogs, fish, birds die in English zoo fire

Larger mammals have survived a fire the UK’s Chester Zoo, but smaller animals including birds and frogs have died, officials have confirmed.

AAP Newswire

38 minutes ago

Dairy

Farmers win fairer contracts

Dairy processors — including Fonterra, Parmalat and Lion Dairy & Drinks — have agreed to amend their milk supply agreements following concerns from Australia’s consumer watchdog they were ‘‘unfair’’.

Country News

14 Dec 2018

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Local

News

Italian Plate Day in Tatura

The Varapodio Family Italian Plate Day was a winner among the people of the Goulburn Valley.

Tatura Guardian

13 Dec 2018

News

Tatura Primary School Tabloid Sports Carnival

Tatura Primary School students enjoyed a day of activity and teamwork with Mooroopna Primary School last week for the Tabloid Sports Carnival after it was washed out last month.

Madeleine Caccianiga

12 Dec 2018

Sport

Women’s golf

It was a lovely day for golf on Wednesday to start the summer season, which drew a good field of players.

Tatura Guardian

13 Dec 2018

News

Joseph Furphy Commemorative Literary Prize

Madeleine Caccianiga

12 Dec 2018

News

Murchison’s rear asparagus plant

Murchison’s John Ferguson wasn’t joking when he told Tatura Guardian journalist Madeleine Caccianiga ‘‘You haven’t seen it all yet’’ in response to her comment ‘‘you need a bigger garden’’.

Tatura Guardian

11 Dec 2018

Sport

Basketball tournament starting this week

Shepparton will become home to more than 2000 junior basketball players as it host the 43rd annual Greater Shepparton Basketball Tournament, beginning this week.

Tatura Guardian

13 Dec 2018

News

Suzanna Sheed re-elected Member for Shepparton

Moments after being declared the re-elected State Member for Shepparton Suzanna Sheed indicated she was in politics for the long haul and intended to run again in 2022.

Tatura Guardian

11 Dec 2018

Sport

Tatura ladder triumph

Tatura

Tatura Guardian

13 Dec 2018

News

Christmas Day Luncheon

Tatura residents and friends only have 10 more days before deadline to sign up for the Tatura Football Netball Club Christmas Day lunch where all are welcome to enjoy a traditional home-cooked roast dinner.

Tatura Guardian

11 Dec 2018

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EVENTS

Events

Marysville Farmers’ Market

Located in the main street of Marysville, the farmers’ market has beautiful views of the Yarra Ranges and offers a variety of stalls. Visitors can purchase some of the Yarra Valley’s best wines, olive oils, chutneys, cakes, honey, fruit...

Country News

23 Dec

Events

Nagambie Farmers’ Market

The Nagambie Farmers’ Market is held on the fourth Sunday of each month from 10am to 2pm at the Tahbilk Winery. It features butter, bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, nuts, wine, olives, olive oil, beer, ice-cream, pies, flour, jams and...

Country News

23 Dec

News

Boomerang Bags hit Tatura

Boomerang Bags hit the streets of Tatura last Friday, taking over the town with their colourful fair and trendy upcycled fabric, to encourage people to forget about single-use plastic bags forever.

Madeleine Caccianiga

11 Dec 2018

Sport

Summer Cup – hot contest

It was a crowded leader board on Saturday for the second qualifying round of the Summer Cup.

Tatura Guardian

12 Dec 2018

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Regional

News

Harmony Village aged care wing officially opened

After 20 months of construction, Harmony Village’s new wing has been officially opened.

Tara Whitsed

13 Dec 2018

News

It’ll be fun for all the family

WE HAVE our Addams family.

Ivy Jensen

14 Dec 2018

News

Roads made safer

Major north-east Victorian roads have been made safer with critical works undertaken recently through a $51.5 million investment into maintenance, resurfacing and rehabilitation on the arterial network.

Benalla Ensign

15 Dec 2018

Riverine Herald

Boat explodes on Murray River near Torrumbarry

Riverine Herald

11 hours ago

News

Safety plea after Toc. death

A Victorian man was killed on Saturday when the motorcycle he was riding at Tocumwal crashed into a tree.

Southern Riverina News

14 Dec 2018

News

Helping drive tourists to regional events

Regional events planned in July to December next year can can apply for NSW Government funding.

Cobram Courier

14 Dec 2018

News

Group has cruisy Christmas

Fifty members of the Seymour-based Major Mitchell Cruisers recently held their Christmas party at Seymour Cricket Club’s rooms.

Seymour Telegraph

15 Dec 2018

News

Nats stick with leaders

PETER Walsh will remain the leader and Steph Ryan the deputy leader of the Nationals after both were elected to the roles uncontested.

Campaspe News

13 Dec 2018

News

Loan program to help women rebuild lives

TENS of thousands of women escaping family violence will have access to a $14.9 million program providing zero-interest loans to help them rebuild their lives.

McIvor Times

14 Dec 2018

News

Clean-up continues

The clean-up across the region from Sunday night’s destructive storm is continuing, with many getting a better understanding of what can be salvaged and what cannot.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

15 Dec 2018

News

Bridge Closure for works

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions next week on the Mulwala-Yarrawonga Bridge for maintenance work. The work involves repairing a guardrail on the Victorian side of the bridge. The bridge will be reduced to one lane between 2am and...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

14 Dec 2018

News

Road closures due to flooding

Corowa Free Press

13 Dec 2018

Sport

Football and netball recruits and player movement news

Euroa continues to reel in recruits as it looks to rise up the Goulburn Valley League table next year.

Tyler Maher

13 Dec 2018

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Rural

News

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News

13 Dec 2018

Water

Call for action on plan

No more water can be retrieved from NSW or Victoria, with the country already ‘‘suffering’’ at the hands of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, according to the Speak Up Campaign.

Country News

14 Dec 2018

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

Farmers win fairer contracts

Country News

14 Dec 2018

Livestock

New livestock app

Farmers now have access to day-to-day livestock prices from across the country at the touch of a button, thanks to a new app.

Country News

14 Dec 2018

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

News

Solar plan irks locals

A new solar farm is being proposed for Benalla, but locals whose houses are in close proximity have signed a petition to have it stopped before it even begins.

Rodney Woods

13 Dec 2018

Horticulture

Region optimistic despite SPC being sold

The region continues to be optimistic about the future of SPC, with hopes a new buyer can continue to build the company.

Country News

13 Dec 2018

Dairy

Mumford steps up into UDV’s top job

Paul Mumford is the interim UDV president, replacing the outgoing Adam Jenkins.

Country News

14 Dec 2018

Working Dogs

Easy to love Instagram star

What’s the best and worst thing she has ever done?

Country News

13 Dec 2018

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

Flexibility helps family through dry season

PLANNING, BUSINESS flexibility and diversity has helped one western Victorian dairy farming family navigate a tough season. The Martins at Irrewarra, north of Colac, have never fed in the bail and do not buy-in fodder. This means they haven’t been...

Dairy News

13 Dec 2018

Water

Probe needed to assess river bank damage

The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority has said additional funding and support was being explored to develop a new lower Goulburn River flows study and long-term environmental monitoring program to investigate the effects of unseasonal high flows on river banks, water quality, native fish and vegetation.

Country News

13 Dec 2018

Cropping

Grain growers need evidence from peers

When it comes to changing grain growers’ perceptions and motivating practice change on-farm, American agricultural academic Drew Lyon believes it does not matter where in the world you are, the challenges are strikingly similar.

Country News

12 Dec 2018

From the Experts

Bringing new pastures on line

GETTING YOUR grazing rotation right is critical to maximise your pasture production. A well-managed rotation will help not only to boost pasture intake per cow but enable a more effective use of supplements. Establishing a rotation with newly sown...

Dairy News

22 Apr 2018

News

Greens Lake to close for New Year’s Eve

Greens Lake at Corop will once again be closed for New Year’s Eve.

Country News

12 Dec 2018

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National & World

National

Budget deficit expected to be halved

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s first budget update is expected to show Australia will have its lowest deficit since 2007/08 in the current financial year.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Finance

Aussie markets tipped to open in the red

The Australian Stock Exchange is tipped to fall when trade resumes on Monday thanks to worry over the global economy and dour economic data from China.

AAP Newswire

14 hours ago

World

No second Brexit referendum: UK ministers

The pressure over Brexit continues to rise, but British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government insists there will be no second referendum to decide the issue.

AAP Newswire

16 minutes ago