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
National

DNA sought for Linda Reed murder accused

The man accused of the 1983 Gold Coast murder of Linda Reed will remain behind bars while investigators wait for DNA evidence from Victoria and New Zealand.

AAP Newswire
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
News

Struggling glassing victim fined $500

AN ECHUCA teenager glassed in the neck during a drunken attack earlier this year has escaped a careless driving conviction, partly because of his inability to make sound decisions.

Riverine Herald
News

Good fun at parkrun

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

Cobram Courier
News

Good fun at parkrun

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

Cobram Courier
World

Maldives’ opposition leader claims victory

Maldivian opposition candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has declared himself the victor in Sunday’s presidential election so far gaining 58.3 per cent of the vote.

AAP Newswire
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
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
Finance

ASX-listed firm launches kid-safe mobile

An ASX-listed tech firm is launching a mobile phone with built-in restrictions allowing parents control over their child’s usage.

AAP Newswire
World

Maldives’ opposition leader claims victory

Maldivian opposition candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has declared himself the victor in Sunday’s presidential election so far gaining 58.3 per cent of the vote.

AAP Newswire
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
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
Finance

ASX-listed firm launches kid-safe mobile

An ASX-listed tech firm is launching a mobile phone with built-in restrictions allowing parents control over their child’s usage.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018

Shepparton, 2018 GVL Premiers: gallery

Pictures from the 2018 GVL seniors grand final

Ray Sizer
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
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
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
News

Warren St tree has to go says resident

AN ECHUCA man believes not removing a tree to make way for the highly anticipated bridge project and thus closing the intersection near it will restrict access for emergency services.

Tyla Harrington
News

Women leaving STEM fields over pay gap

Young women in science, technology, engineering and maths are leaving the field because of the gender pay gap and a lack of career advancement.

Shepparton 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
National

Morrison claws back votes, but Labor leads

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has clawed back some votes from Labor but is still headed for defeat, a new poll shows.

AAP Newswire
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
World

Pope prays for victims of Nazis, Soviets

The Pope has called for vigilance against “any whiff” of resurgent anti-Semitism as he paid tribute to the victims of the Nazis and Soviets in Lithuania.

AAP Newswire
News

Farmers must extract more value from existing tech

AUSTRALIAN DAIRY farmers are starting to embrace technology but aren’t necessarily getting its full benefits, according to a leading researcher. Speaking at the Dairy Research Foundation’s 2018 Symposium at the University of Sydney, Dr Sabrin...

Rick Bayne

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Local

News

Good fun at parkrun

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

Cobram Courier
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
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
News

Time to shine

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

Cobram Courier
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
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
News

A walk of strength

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

Patrick Tansey
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
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
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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...

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Country News
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...

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Ruth Jellif
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
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...

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Country News
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
Sport

Rennie not just a flash in the pan

From zero to hero, two seasons in a row.

Alex Mitchell

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Regional

News

Women leaving STEM fields over pay gap

Young women in science, technology, engineering and maths are leaving the field because of the gender pay gap and a lack of career advancement.

Shepparton News
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
News

TAFE pledge

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

Benalla Ensign
News

Struggling glassing victim fined $500

AN ECHUCA teenager glassed in the neck during a drunken attack earlier this year has escaped a careless driving conviction, partly because of his inability to make sound decisions.

Riverine Herald
News

Delivery deal

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

Southern Riverina News
News

Close deadline

There are three weeks left to apply for a the 2019 Jan Cathcart Scholarship, offered by SunRice.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
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
News

Rochester Primary School

Rochester Primary School.

Campaspe News
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
News

Energy pressure

Some say a microgrid could serve to relieve pressure on the energy grid in Tatura, while others suggest it may only serve as part of a mix in ensuring reliability and reducing prices.

Thomas Moir
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
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
Sport

Lakers’ prayers answered

Nagambie has maintained top billing, going back-to-back as Kyabram District Netball League’s champion.

Madeleine Caccianiga

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Rural

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
Water

Weir all clear for users

Lock 26 at Torrumbarry Weir was officially reopened on Friday following successful refurbishment works.

Country News
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
News

Farmers must extract more value from existing tech

AUSTRALIAN DAIRY farmers are starting to embrace technology but aren’t necessarily getting its full benefits, according to a leading researcher. Speaking at the Dairy Research Foundation’s 2018 Symposium at the University of Sydney, Dr Sabrin...

Rick Bayne
Livestock

Call to beef-up cruelty penalties

After a push to ban live sheep exports failed, the Federal Government has put the heat back on Labor to pass draft laws beefing up penalties for cruelty.

Country News
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
Working Dogs

Trio makes farm life easier

Tell me about your three dogs.

Country News
Horticulture

Showcasing opportunities

A Greater Shepparton delegation to China and Indonesia has met with AusTrade Commissioners, advocating for apple and pear protocols to be developed.

Country News
Dairy

Tight cost control pays off

Better performing dairy farms have good cost control and a focus on directing resources to the area of best return.

Geoff Adams
News

Students take lessons to city

Finley High School will send a team of almost 50 students to the Royal Melbourne Show this year as part of its agricultural curriculum.

Country News
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
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
Water

Water group seeks neutral impact answer

Water leaders in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District met this week to determine what socio-economic neutrality means for the region under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Country News
Cropping

Crops are heading towards hay

Cropping farmers are battling through a tough season, with many crops having to be cut for hay.

Country News
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
News

Rural crime tackled

A Victorian Liberal government will establish a new Livestock and Rural Crime Squad to specialise in dealing with rural crime, including farm and livestock theft.

Country News

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National & World

National

DNA sought for Linda Reed murder accused

The man accused of the 1983 Gold Coast murder of Linda Reed will remain behind bars while investigators wait for DNA evidence from Victoria and New Zealand.

AAP Newswire
Finance

ASX-listed firm launches kid-safe mobile

An ASX-listed tech firm is launching a mobile phone with built-in restrictions allowing parents control over their child’s usage.

AAP Newswire
World

Maldives’ opposition leader claims victory

Maldivian opposition candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has declared himself the victor in Sunday’s presidential election so far gaining 58.3 per cent of the vote.

AAP Newswire
World

Pope prays for victims of Nazis, Soviets

The Pope has called for vigilance against “any whiff” of resurgent anti-Semitism as he paid tribute to the victims of the Nazis and Soviets in Lithuania.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Sir Charles Road on Caulfield Cup path

Co-trainer Lance O’Sullivan will have a better idea of Sir Charles Road’s chances to make the Caulfield Cup after the first acceptances are taken.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Demons won’t carry mental AFL scars: Vince

Melbourne will bounce back from their AFL preliminary final loss, according to retiring club champion Bernie Vince.

AAP Newswire
National

Morrison claws back votes, but Labor leads

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has clawed back some votes from Labor but is still headed for defeat, a new poll shows.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

James Woods bashes Twitter after lockout

US actor James Woods has hit back at Twitter and is refusing to delete a tweet that led to the social network locking him out of his account.

AAP Newswire
National

Faulty pilot seat may have led to crash

An inquest into the deaths of five people in a skydiving plane crash in southeast Queensland in 2014 has heard the pilot’s seat was faulty.

AAP Newswire