EDITOR'S PICKS

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

News

Time to shine

The Katamatite community is looking forward to celebrating the annual Big Day Out in a Little Town event.

Cobram Courier

20 Sep 2018

National

Consumers lose $500m over breach reports

ASIC has identified serious delays in the time taken to identify, report and correct significant breaches of the law by major financial institutions.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Sport

Hawks’ dream over

Barooga had come so far this season but could not continue its giant-killer status, bowing out of the premiership race to Murray Netball League goliath Moama.

Patrick Tansey

21 Sep 2018

News

Celebration of history

Members of the inaugural Deniliquin Ute Muster committee came together on Friday night to celebrate 20 years of the famed event.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

1 hour ago

News

Good fun at parkrun

Athletes and amateurs were limbering up for a parkrun event last Saturday.

Cobram Courier

21 Sep 2018

News

Good fun at parkrun

Athletes and amateurs were limbering up for a parkrun event last Saturday.

Cobram Courier

21 Sep 2018

World

Kavanaugh rejects ‘false accusations’

Brett Kavanaugh says he’ll continue fighting for Senate confirmation to the US Supreme Court, after a second woman accused him of a long-ago sexual assault

AAP Newswire

27 minutes ago

News

Students take up cinema cause

Cobram’s youth has thrown its unwavering support behind the Community Cinema Project — which has hit something of a speed hump.

Cobram Courier

20 Sep 2018

News

Farmer: have PSA test

Michael Jones has always been a ‘‘she’ll be right’’ kind of bloke, up for a laugh and a drink with his mates.

Country News

3 hours ago

Finance

Consumers wary of retail via social media

While set-and-forget subscriptions are booming for Australian businesses, consumers are still cautious about buying through social media.

AAP Newswire

14 hours ago

World

Kavanaugh rejects ‘false accusations’

Brett Kavanaugh says he’ll continue fighting for Senate confirmation to the US Supreme Court, after a second woman accused him of a long-ago sexual assault

AAP Newswire

27 minutes ago

News

Students take up cinema cause

Cobram’s youth has thrown its unwavering support behind the Community Cinema Project — which has hit something of a speed hump.

Cobram Courier

20 Sep 2018

News

Farmer: have PSA test

Michael Jones has always been a ‘‘she’ll be right’’ kind of bloke, up for a laugh and a drink with his mates.

Country News

3 hours ago

Finance

Consumers wary of retail via social media

While set-and-forget subscriptions are booming for Australian businesses, consumers are still cautious about buying through social media.

AAP Newswire

14 hours ago

Most popular

GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018

Shepparton, 2018 GVL Premiers: gallery

Pictures from the 2018 GVL seniors grand final

Ray Sizer

23 Sep 2018

News

Shared streetscape gets nod

Despite not being the most popular option during community consultation, Greater Shepparton City Council has endorsed a ‘‘shared streetscape’’ design to work towards for Shepparton’s Maude St Mall.

Shepparton News

20 Sep 2018

News

Safety assessment at Kialla crossing

Regional Roads Victoria has conducted a safety assessment of Kialla West Primary School’s crossing on Goulburn Valley Hwy following a collision at the site last week.

Tara Whitsed

21 Sep 2018

Lifestyle

Dealing with testing time

Michael Jones has always been a ‘‘she’ll be right’’ kind of bloke, up for a laugh and a drink with his mates.

Ashlea Witoslawski

19 Sep 2018

GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018

Shepparton celebrates GVL seniors premiership

The Bears are 2018 GVL premiers

Ray Sizer

23 Sep 2018

News

Ford Rd safety boost needed: Shepp Mayor

Whether Ford Rd and Wanganui Rd become part of the preferred east-west bypass connector or not, City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Kim O’Keeffe said the section of road would need a safety upgrade at some point in the future.

Thomas Moir

5 hours ago

News

Time to shine

The Katamatite community is looking forward to celebrating the annual Big Day Out in a Little Town event.

Cobram Courier

20 Sep 2018

National

Terror plot included knife, NSW jury told

A teenager held a knife and black Shahada flag as part of a plot with her husband to carry out a terrorist attack, a Sydney jury has been told.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018

Gallery: GVL football: reserves and under-18 grand finals

Photos from the GVL reserves and under-18 grand finals

Ray Sizer

23 Sep 2018

World

Myanmar military ‘co-ordinated atrocities’

Recent violence in Myanmar was extreme, large-scale, widespread, and seemingly geared toward driving out the Rohingya residents, a new US report has found.

AAP Newswire

5 hours ago

News

Good bulls on a budget

WITH SEASONAL conditions and higher feed costs hitting hard in many areas, dairy farmers will be looking for value for money in bulls listed in DataGene’s August release of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs). The good news is it’s possible to buy...

Dairy News

4 hours ago

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Local

News

Good fun at parkrun

Athletes and amateurs were limbering up for a parkrun event last Saturday.

Cobram Courier

21 Sep 2018

News

Students take up cinema cause

Cobram’s youth has thrown its unwavering support behind the Community Cinema Project — which has hit something of a speed hump.

Cobram Courier

20 Sep 2018

Sport

Hawks’ dream over

Barooga had come so far this season but could not continue its giant-killer status, bowing out of the premiership race to Murray Netball League goliath Moama.

Patrick Tansey

21 Sep 2018

News

Time to shine

The Katamatite community is looking forward to celebrating the annual Big Day Out in a Little Town event.

Cobram Courier

20 Sep 2018

News

Jevon’s Wicked tale to hit stage

Friday will mark the opening night of Shepparton Theatre Arts Group’s much anticipated production of Wicked and a Cobram resident has a key role to play.

Cobram Courier

20 Sep 2018

Sport

Roar take the treble

Cobram Roar’s future in the AWFA competition looks bright, claiming a treble of junior premierships at the weekend.

Cobram Courier

21 Sep 2018

News

A walk of strength

The community walked as one for the inaugural ‘Strength for today, hope for tomorrow’ suicide prevention walk.

Patrick Tansey

20 Sep 2018

Sport

Cubs go from heartbreak to ecstasy with loss, win

Heartbreak for one Cobram side was overshadowed by the jubilation of another at the weekend.

Fraser Walker-Pearce

21 Sep 2018

News

Family proud of old Ford Jailbar

The 1942 Ford Jailbar truck Bob Cornish bought second-hand in the mid-to-late 1940s was his very first.

Cobram Courier

20 Sep 2018

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EVENTS

Events

Wallan Olde Time Market

The Wallan Olde Time Market is run by the Wallan Scout Group as a fund raising solution for providing funds for quality scouting in the township of Wallan. The market features new and used items from brica-a-brac, garden products, cakes, tools...

Country News

13 Oct

Events

Violet Town Community Market - Copy

The Violet Town Community Market is held on the 2nd Saturday of every month Entry is free however a gold coin donation to a local organisation of the month would be welcomed. Dogs are not allowed on the market site. Service dogs permitted. The...

Ruth Jellif

13 Oct

Events

Benalla Lakeside Craft & Farmers Market

Every fourth Saturday of the month including January. All funds raised are donated to the Benalla Community. Make it Bake it Grow it Sew it

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Ruth Jellif

27 Oct

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

28 Oct

News

RSL gets answers to gun questions

After sending out a public call for information about the mystery 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun on its doorstep, the Strathmerton RSL finally has some answers.

Patrick Tansey

20 Sep 2018

Sport

Rennie not just a flash in the pan

From zero to hero, two seasons in a row.

Alex Mitchell

21 Sep 2018

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Regional

News

Ford Rd safety boost needed: Shepp Mayor

Thomas Moir

5 hours ago

News

Winter drive about more than just food

THE Winter Food Drive initiative has once again helped disadvantaged people in Kyabram get through the chilly months.

Kyabram Free Press

21 Sep 2018

News

TAFE pledge

Victoria’s TAFEs would be rebuilt and upgraded under a $220 million program promised by the state Labor government.

Benalla Ensign

21 Sep 2018

News

Celebration of history

Members of the inaugural Deniliquin Ute Muster committee came together on Friday night to celebrate 20 years of the famed event.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

1 hour ago

News

Delivery deal

A deal has been struck for government authorities to use Murray Irrigation Limited infrastructure to deliver water downstream.

Southern Riverina News

21 Sep 2018

News

Future food for thought

Do Australians want to eat clean, green locally produced food well into the future?

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

21 minutes ago

Sport

Young guns in team

Five budding footballers from the region have been selected in the Goulburn Murray team to contest the 2018 V/Line Cup.

Seymour Telegraph

21 Sep 2018

News

Rochy duo taste defeat in challenge

ROCHESTER has lost the title of Murray River Culinary Challenge champions after Wangaratta’s Laura Costenaro and Taylah Giggins took the honours on September 12.

Campaspe News

51 minutes ago

News

There was no rain on the Hub’s parade Locals enjoy tour of children’s facility

INCLEMENT weather didn’t dampen spirits nor the number of locals who turned up to see firsthand what has been going on behind the fence at 165 High St for the past three months.

The McIvor Times

21 Sep 2018

News

Footballers to shave hair

The season is quickly heating up and so is the time-line for Taylor Wereszczuk’s World’s Greatest Shave event on Friday, October 12.

Madeleine Caccianiga

1 hour ago

News

Deputy Mayor re-appointment

Cr Shaun Whitechurch was re-appointed as deputy mayor of Federation Council at yesterday’s monthly meeting, for the next 12 months. Cr Whitechurch became the inaugural deputy mayor of Federation Council upon council’s first meeting of the...

Robert Muir

21 Sep 2018

News

Federation celebrations in Mulwala

\Australia Day Awards 2019 for the Federation Council area will be celebrated in Mulwala on Saturday, January 26. Council will seek Expressions of Interest from community groups or organisations to assist council with the big event. The official...

Corowa Free Press

24 Sep 2018

Sport

Who made the Murray Football League top 50?

The time has come.

Shepparton News

2 hours ago

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Rural

News

Farmer: have PSA test

Michael Jones has always been a ‘‘she’ll be right’’ kind of bloke, up for a laugh and a drink with his mates.

Country News

3 hours ago

Water

G-MW chief dumped

The Goulburn-Murray Water board has dumped its managing director, Pat Lennon, just two years into his five-year contract, in the latest of sudden governance changes at the regional water authority.

Geoff Adams

2 hours ago

Animal Health

Is off-label drug use off limits?

THE OFF-LABEL use of veterinary medicines on dairy farms is surprisingly common. This article discusses the safe use of veterinary medicines and scenarios where these medicines are unintentionally used off-label. There are many definitions...

Simone Dunne

28 Aug 2018

News

Good bulls on a budget

Dairy News

4 hours ago

Livestock

Overall value remains firm

The crippling drought scorching farmland across eastern Australia has failed to sap the overall value of the nation’s agriculture sector.

Country News

24 Aug 2018

Markets

World wheat crop, fodder supplies declining

WE ARE now more than halfway through winter, and more than halfway through a year that has so far been unseasonably warm and dry. Rainfall for the year to date has been well below average in most of southern and eastern Australia and across the...

Sofia Omstedt

21 Aug 2018

News

Head to Elmore for a field day

There will be fun for the whole family at the 55th Elmore Field Days, with the event making the most of the school holidays.

Country News

5 hours ago

Horticulture

Labor exploitation risk

Businesses that employ backpackers will be able to keep the details secret under legislation which Labor says could leave workers vulnerable to exploitation.

Country News

51 minutes ago

Dairy

Woolworths leads on milk levy

Generic milk will cost consumers an extra 10¢/litre, with Woolworths and Coles announcing a milk levy to help drought-affected farmers.

Country News

6 hours ago

News

Hay runs keeping livestock alive

As the drought continues, hay runs are continuing to deliver supplies to drought-affected farms, with the latest hay run dropping much-needed feed to east Gippsland on the weekend.

Country News

24 Sep 2018

Machinery & Products

Jaylor specialists talk nutrition with farmers

JAYLOR SPECIALISTS have been visiting Australian farms to further their knowledge of the local dairy and beef industries, and discuss feed techniques with farmers. International Business Development Manager for Jaylor mixer wagons, Marty Philippi...

Dairy News

28 Aug 2018

Management

Subsurface drainage keeps farm on top

FARMING SUCCESS all starts underground for Cooriemungle’s Andy Powell. His farm, just 15 km inland from the iconic Port Campbell National Park, receives about 750 mm of rain every year but, with subsurface drainage covering 98 per cent of the...

Rick Bayne

21 Aug 2018

Water

Call for stronger water recovery rules

A water leadership group is working on developing a list of tests that should be applied to water recovery steps to avoid negative impacts on northern Victorian communities.

Country News

4 hours ago

Cropping

Cropping workshop

About 30 people, mostly farmers, attended a Successful Summer Cropping workshop at Katunga Recreation Reserve on September 12.

Country News

22 hours ago

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

Working Dogs

Trio makes farm life easier

Tell me about your three dogs.

Country News

24 Sep 2018

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National & World

National

Consumers lose $500m over breach reports

ASIC has identified serious delays in the time taken to identify, report and correct significant breaches of the law by major financial institutions.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Finance

Consumers wary of retail via social media

While set-and-forget subscriptions are booming for Australian businesses, consumers are still cautious about buying through social media.

AAP Newswire

14 hours ago

World

Kavanaugh rejects ‘false accusations’

Brett Kavanaugh says he’ll continue fighting for Senate confirmation to the US Supreme Court, after a second woman accused him of a long-ago sexual assault

AAP Newswire

27 minutes ago

World

Myanmar military ‘co-ordinated atrocities’

Recent violence in Myanmar was extreme, large-scale, widespread, and seemingly geared toward driving out the Rohingya residents, a new US report has found.

AAP Newswire

5 hours ago