Cobram Courier

MVCA | round four wrap

Bragging rights belong to Cobram after a thrilling win against Barooga in Saturday’s Murray Valley Cricket Association action. In an instant contender for match of the season, the Tigers had just six balls and three wickets remaining when they...

Alex Mitchell

7 hours ago

Cobram Courier

Making a stand against cervical cancer

Liam Nash

Cobrams strike at home

Goulburn Murray Lawn Tennis action returned at the weekend, where division three Cobram Cobras sit on top of the ladder after round four. The side played second-placed Tatura Charges on Saturday at Cobram and snuck away with a win, 7-85 to 6-72...

Cobram Courier

Cobrams strike at home

Cobram Courier

Author T M Clark to chat about new book next month

Her novel My Brother-But-One, was shortlisted for the Queensland Literary Award 2014 and has penned other novels Shooting Butterflies, Tears of the Cheetah, and Nature of the Lion, as well as a novella, The Avoidable Orphan, and a children’s...

Cobram Courier

GVBBL coaches announced

The remaining coaches set to try their hand at compiling a triumphant Goulburn Valley Bush Bash League squad have been announced. Joining Paul Newman in leading the charge into a new era of cricket for the Northern Rivers region will be Chris Keady...

Tyler Maher

Most popular

Shepparton boxer Dwight Ritchie dies aged 27 in training accident

Shepparton’s sporting community is in shock after boxer Dwight Ritchie died tragically on Saturday in a freak training injury. The 27-year-old was sparring with WBA Oceania middleweight champion Michael Zerafa in Melbourne, when he was struck with...

Alex Mitchell

09 Nov 2019

Major collision at Curr Road intersection

POLICE have confirmed two vehicles are involved in a collision at the corners of Curr Road and Graham Road. Graham Road is currently closed to traffic between Scobie Road and Curr Road, and police are urging motorists to avoid the area. Ambulance...

Holly Tregenza

Local man saves woman

A local Mulwala man, with extensive knowledge of the Yarrawonga Mulwala main traffic bridge has today been heralded a hero after saving a woman’s life.

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Three injured as car rolls on Cobb Hwy at Moama

THREE people have been injured in a car crash on the Cobb Highway on the northern outskirts of Moama. Police, ambulance and fire brigade units attended. The highway is not blocked to traffic in either direction. More to come

Riverine Herald

21 hours ago

Bomb Squad called to Benalla address

A police bomb squad unit attended an address in Melrose St, Benalla this morning. Parts of Melrose St and Samaria Rd were closed for several hours whilst police investigated. The Ensign has received reports from the public that a loud explosion was...

Simon Ruppert

10 Nov 2019

Walk to fight domestic violence

December 1 might signal the start of the year’s merriest month, but Cobram-Barooga Soroptimist is encouraging locals to take part in the annual state-to-state walk on that day to help stamp out an unspeakable atrocity somehow still present...

Liam Nash

Cup day a hit with locals

Cobram Harness Racing Club celebrated its Melbourne Cup Day last Tuesday. Plenty of locals came out for a day of sun, fun and racing.

Liam Nash

Moira Mayor Mustica makes history

Libro Mustica has made history as the first mayor of Moira Shire to serve his third consecutive term. The historical moment was short and sharp as Cr Mustica’s nomination was the only one to be seconded and accepted on Wednesday night. Cr Mustic...

Cobram Courier

EVENTS

Events

Fryers St Food Festival

There is no entry cost to this event, making it perfect for you to share a feast with family and friends. Book a table and relax, enjoy an evening filled with delicious food, craft beer, regional wines and tempting cocktails; all while being...

Shepparton News

15 Nov

Events

Fryers St Food Festival

Shepparton News

16 Nov

Events

Country Musical Festival at Kidstown

BYO Food, Food Trucks & KidsTown Cafe, BBQ Plus more Free activities for Kids, Jumping Castles & Bucking Bull & FREE ENTRY for Kids under 12 with paying adults BYO Chairs/Picnic Rug. Alcoho free event Tickets can be purchased from Event...

Alana Christensen

17 Nov

Regional

Murchison nursing home employees made redundant

More than 20 Murchison DP Jones nursing home workers were made redundant this week.

Morgan Dyer

2 hours ago

Kyabram barber raises $540 for Fauna Park, Paint the Tank Foundation

YOU don’t have to hold a blade to someone’s throat to get them in the community spirit in Kyabram – it’s a given. Allan St barber Terry Scott knows this as he sometimes didn’t even have to get his razor and clippers out...

James Arbuthnott

Collisions and compensation

Although Francis Capell was a man of 44 years, a call for NSW volunteers to join a campaign to rescue General Gordon at Khartoum filled him with martial spirit. He enlisted in the battalion that was to be sent to Sudan. On March 3, 1885, Capell and...

Simon Ruppert

5 hours ago

Mayor Weston elected for another term

CAMPASPE Shire Council mayor Adrian Weston will stay at the helm for another term after being re-elected on Tuesday. At the statutory meeting councillors re-elected Cr Weston for a fourth term and elected Cr Vicki Neele as deputy mayor, both for...

Lachlan Durling

5 hours ago

Two centenarians in Finley

Two centenaries were celebrated in two days at Finley, with Eileen Oates and Stella Mitchell reaching the significant milestone on Sunday and Monday respectively. The women have led vastly different lives, but now find commonality as residents at...

Daniel Hughes

8 hours ago

Pull down begins

Demolition of the North Deniliquin Tennis Courts site has begun this week. Despite a concerted effort by potential users to retain the clay courts, Edward River Council resolved to remediate the site at its meeting last month. Fencing and lighting...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

4 minutes ago

Golfing for a cause

Golfers are being encouraged to take to the greens for a 72-hole endurance challenge to raise funds for life-saving cancer research. Cancer Council Victoria will be holding The Longest Day for its seventh consecutive year on December 16, but golfers...

David Rak

4 minutes ago

Share your experiences in accessing rural aged care services

If you would like more information or are interested in being part of the study, please contact Marita Chisholm, Research Officer, John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University. Phone: (03) 5444...

Vanessa Wiltshire

6 hours ago

Lakeshore caravan park donates $4000 to Heathcote Health

THREE local fire brigades, Heathcote Health and many other community groups have received a helping hand thanks to the generosity of former site holders at Lakeshore caravan park.

Vanessa Wiltshire

McCrackens celebrated 74 years of wedded bliss

Tatura’s Ruth McCracken believes the secret to a long and happy marriage is to always support each other and to never go to bed angry.

Liz Mellino

08 Nov 2019

Trivia night for Cure for Brain Cancer

The Lake Rowan community held a fundraiser trivia night at the local hall to raise funds for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre and Cure for Brain Cancer Foundation on Friday, October 4. Many within the community have had...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

4 hours ago

Mayor Weston elected for another term

Lachlan Durling

4 minutes ago

MVCA | round five preview

There will be plenty on the line when the Murray Valley Cricket Association’s finest return to the pitch tomorrow. The headline contest is a clash between top side Cobram and fourth-ranked Katamatite, where the latter will try and end the former’s...

Alex Mitchell

2 hours ago

Rural

East Gippsland man convicted on eagle poisoning charges

An East Gippsland landowner has been convicted for his involvement in the misuse of agricultural chemicals resulting in the poisoning of wedge-tailed eagles on his properties between June 2017 and April 2018. The landowner was also convicted for...

Geoff Adams

23 hours ago

Water

Regional communities to take water fight to Canberra

Food producers and their supporters demanding action to save farmers and rural communities will converge on Canberra early next month. A Convoy to Canberra is the latest event hosted by several water lobby groups across the Goulburn, Murray and...

Rodney Woods

22 hours ago

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

11 Oct 2019

Dairy

Strathmerton dairy farmer takes the spoils during on-farm challenge

The Northern Victoria Ayrshire Cattle Club held an on-farm challenge on October 25, with Lachlan Park Tessa, owned by Strathmerton’s Lachlan Forster, taking out the Senior Champion title. Lachlan Park Tessa was also awarded Champion Best Udder and...

Rodney Woods

Livestock

Keep the spring in sheep’s steps

Spring is well and truly here, and with it can come foot problems for sheep. Even during dry conditions, common health issues for sheep include footrot. There are techniques to determine weather the issue is footrot or a foot abscess. When sheep...

Country News

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

12 Jul 2019

Water

Basin committee has first indigenous chair

Phil Duncan will become the first indigenous person to lead the Basin Community Committee after the Murray-Darling Basin Authority board appointed him for a three-year term. The independent body is made up of basin community members representing an...

Rodney Woods

Horticulture

Horticulture labour shortage questioned

A report by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences has led to debate about whether there is a shortage of labour in the horticulture industry. The ABARES report titled, Demand for farm workers - ABARES farm survey...

Rodney Woods

Dairy

NSW Farmers Association to highlight competition flaws in dairy industry

The NSW Farmers Association will be using the upcoming Senate inquiry into the dairy industry to highlight flaws with the competition framework for dairy farmers. NSW Farmers Association dairy committee chair Colin Thompson said the benefits of...

Rodney Woods

More drought funding for Victorian farmers

Additional targeted support is now available for farmers in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District as part of the Victorian Government’s drought and dry conditions support package, now rolling out across the state. State Member for Northern...

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

13 Sep 2019

Management

Sisters stepping up

Sisters Alicia and Sophie Blain know how to step up and take on a big challenge. With their father Darin’s ability to do physical work limited by a back injury, Alicia, 21, and Sophie, 19, are now the backbone of the family’s Cooriemungle farm...

Dairy News

01 Nov 2019

Water

Politicians want more details on 100Gl allocation

State Member for Shepparton Suzanna Sheed said news that the Federal Government would release 100Gl of water for fodder production would be welcomed by the farmers who are able to use it. “My view is that it will be very welcomed by farmers...

Rodney Woods

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

06 Nov 2019

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

13 Sep 2019

Strathbogie Forest protection welcomed

The Save Our Strathbogie Forest community campaign has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement that native logging will be phased-out by 2030. The change involves the immediate protection of the Strathbogie Forest. SOSF spokesperson Bertram...

Country News

National & world

National

NSW music festival licensing bill passes

NSW parliament has passed a controversial music festivals licensing regime which aims to address concerns about drug use at festivals.

AAP Newswire

19 hours ago

Finance

Daimler looks to Mercedes jobs for savings

Daimler is looking to save more than one billion euros through job cuts at Mercedes-Benz as tougher emissions rules hit the German car maker’s profits.

AAP Newswire

18 hours ago

World

HK students hunker down for showdown

As protesters hunker down and Hong Kong remains paralysed for a fourth day, a newspaper has indicated the government is going to announce a weekend curfew.

AAP Newswire

World

Clashes test new Bolivian leader

Protesters have clashed with security forces on the streets of the Bolivian capital La Paz after President Evo Morales resigned under pressure.

AAP Newswire