Rural News

IDW Ayrshire competition

The first day of breed competitions at International Dairy Week took place in Tatura on January 21, and featured Australia’s National Ayrshire Show. Dairy week director Brian Leslie said the Ayrshire show was probably the biggest held in the country...

Country News

Tired of the bedtime stories

After reading the bedtime story by Hare and Pyle from Wakool and Berrigan, I feel some clarification is necessary (’Response mirrors water mismanagement’, Country News, January 21). NSW operates and owns NSW irrigation, so any talks of...

Country News

Factory workers become snake catchers

Stanhope’s Fonterra cheese factory staff were given a new job last week, as snake catchers. ‘Snakeman’ Raymond Hoser, from Melbourne, instructed nine staff members on how to catch, handle and relocate deadly eastern brown snakes safely, after...

Country News

Factory workers become snake catchers

Stanhope’s Fonterra cheese factory staff were given a new job last week, as snake catchers. ‘Snakeman’ Raymond Hoser, from Melbourne, instructed nine staff members on how to catch, handle and relocate deadly eastern brown snakes safely, after...

Country News

Stanhope Show, Shine and Swap Meet is back bigger and better

Entries are now open for the bigger and better 2020 Stanhope Show, Shine and Swap Meet to be held on Sunday, March 8. Stanhope Show, Shine and Swap Meet secretary Lyn Emmett said the event would be held at the new location of Stanhope Recreation...

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A moment in time

The Lost Shepparton Shop and Heritage Centre Museum is run by local historian and Lost Shepparton founder Geoff Allemand. A treasure trove of souvenirs and books filled with historic photographs, compiled by Mr Allemand, can be found at the museum...

Country News

Consider adopting a pet instead of buying one

Animal lovers looking to add a furry friend to the family have been invited to attend National Pet Adoption Day at PETstock Shepparton on Saturday, February 15. Animal rescue advocate and former Olympic gold-medal swimmer Giaan Rooney grew up...

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Katamatite CFA receive donation to replace stolen equipment

State Member for Northern Victoria Tania Maxwell has donated $1000 to the Katamatite CFA to replace stolen equipment following a burglary at the brigade’s fire station on December 31. Ms Maxwell, who represents Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party, was...

Rodney Woods

Sox and his owner are always a pair

Katunga dairy farmer Keith Nicoll may not have the greatest working dog, but what Sox lacks in that department, he makes up for with his loyalty. Keith got Sox when the border collie was between 18 months and two years old, and Sox has calmed down...

Rodney Woods

Fresh start needed to fix water crisis, says Speak Up

Farming and community groups throughout southern NSW are calling for a fresh start in 2020 from their federal MP Sussan Ley. They want the Federal Member for Farrer to take a more collaborative approach and work with them on solutions to the present...

Rodney Woods

Torrumbarry stud takes out major classes at International Dairy Week youth show

The Sieben family, from Torrumbarry, outclassed the rest of the 200 entrants who competed in the International Dairy Week All Breeds National Youth Show, after the family’s cow was awarded the Grand Champion Heifer for 2020. Paraded around the...

Rodney Woods

Incentive to help farmers use water more efficiently

In a climate of record high water prices, it’s never been more important for irrigators to know exactly how much water to put on their crops. The Victorian Government is offering an incentive to farmers in the Shepparton Irrigation Region who...

Rodney Woods

Act now to stop the terrible loss of wildlife

Such activities not only preserve our precious wildlife but are a tremendous source of regional jobs. It’s time to show we value our unique amazing wildlife before they are no more. Chris JacobsBallarat

Geoff Adams

Unlikely family loses a much-loved member

Beef cattle farmers Kellie and Brendan Payne have had to say goodbye to their rescue calf BB, who had formed a special bond with their pet cavalier dogs. BB, along with the rescue lamb Bubbles, grew up with two cavaliers, Bobo and Bear, and the...

Jamieson Salter

Cajun Spiced Beef Bolar Blade Roast

Ingredients: 1.2 kg beef bolar blade roast 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning 2 small sweet potatoes, scrubbed, cut into wedges 250 g green beans, trimmed 3 truss tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 large avocado, diced 1/3 cup sour cream Zest and juice...

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Farmers fear a new bridge at Colbinabbin will be too narrow

State Member for Euroa Steph Ryan has called on Campaspe Shire Council to replace Groves Weir Bridge with a bridge of equal width to avoid major disruptions for Colbinabbin farmers. Ms Ryan met with landholders on January 22 to hear their concerns...

Rodney Woods

Drainage proposal to be discussed at Congupna meeting

Congupna landholders are invited to a community information session on January 30, where a new drainage proposal for the area will be discussed. Representatives from Goulburn-Murray Water and Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority will be on...

Rodney Woods

Endangered fish released near Bendigo

Eight hundred captive-bred southern pygmy perch have been released into wetlands near Bendigo. The North Central Catchment Management Authority and the City of Greater Bendigo have teamed up to release the fish, with a further 800 to be released in...

Rodney Woods

AFIA chief wants fodder database created

The national fodder industry body has ramped-up calls for a market database to provide better insight into stocks and demand, as the growing need for livestock feed drains hay supplies. Australian Fodder Industry Association chief executive John...

Rodney Woods