News

Big Freeze on at Cobram Primary School

Cobram Primary School is ready for its first Big Freeze on Friday to raise money for FightMND.

Dylan Arvela
Sport

Battle on the badminton courts

Cobram and Strathmerton junior badminton club members vied for honours in Cobram Junior Badminton’s annual draw for partners tournament.

Cobram Courier
News

Students check out racing careers

Cobram Secondary College VCAL students recently had a memorable excursion to the Super Sprint supercars at Winton Raceway.

Cobram Courier
Sport

Katamatite Football Club premiership reunion

In 1979, Katamatite Football Club, won its only premiership in the now defunct Tungamah Football League under non-playing coach Bill Jones.

Cobram Courier
News

Big Freeze on at Cobram Primary School

Cobram Primary School is ready for its first Big Freeze on Friday to raise money for FightMND.

Dylan Arvela
News

Big Freeze on at Cobram Primary School

Cobram Primary School is ready for its first Big Freeze on Friday to raise money for FightMND.

Dylan Arvela
Sport

Boxers heading to development day

Two Strathmerton-trained boxers will fight in Melbourne on Saturday.

Dylan Arvela
News

Young Citizen of the Year - Riley Nolen

He might only be 18, but Riley Nolen (pictured) has shown true leadership in Berrigan Shire as president of the Berrigan Rural Fire Service crew and now the Young Citizen of the Year.

Cobram Courier

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Car hits power pole in Kialla

A man has been transported to hospital after hitting a power pole in Kialla this morning. The male in his mid- 20s was driving a black Nissan Nirvana ute along Archer Rd when the vehicle left the road and hit a power pole near the Sanctuary Dr...

Shepparton News
News

Woman jailed over online relationship with Mooroopna boy

A judge has condemned the actions of a Queensland woman who initiated an online sexual relationship with a Mooroopna boy, describing the behaviour as predatory and a relentless and determined attack.

Liz Mellino
News

Jail for gambling addict

A man has been jailed for stealing a total of more than $145000 from five separate employers to fuel his gambling addiction.

Liz Mellino
News

So who won? So who cares?

Not everyone gets to be part of sporting history – and realise it at the time. But that’s exactly what happened on a cold Echuca morning on Saturday when two junior teams turned football on its head

Riverine Herald
Lifestyle

Shepparton plant flowers after 44 years

It’s easy to see why Shepparton’s Sabatino Marino has an infectious smile.

James Bennett
News

Community grants announced

Moira Shire Council has awarded grants to 14 projects across the shire, worth $55806.60, as part of the community strengthening grants program.

Cobram Courier
News

Cobram Garden Club celebrates

Cobram Garden Club celebrated its 25th birthday with a lunch at St Margaret’s on Thursday.

Dylan Arvela
Sport

Strathy back at the top

Fresh off a bye, Strathmerton returned to the top of the Picola and District Football League ladder with a 80-point home win against Picola United.

Cobram Courier

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EVENTS

Events

Nagambie Lakes Community Market

Nagambie Lakes Community Market is located in the centre median strip immediately adjacent to the main shopping precinct right in the heart of the beautiful Nagambie township. Operating on the first Saturday of each month plus extra markets to...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Broadford Market

The Broadford Market has over 12 stalls of hand made and home grown products, as well as second hand items. It is an outdoor market with barbecue facilities, and raises funds for the Broadford Community Centre

07

Simone Dunne
Events

Ky Farmers Market

Ky Farmers Market is a small community farmers market. We have gone from stride to stride supporting local fruit growers, farmers, pig and beef growers, crafting and artists as well. If you can make it, bake it, grow it, sew it, breed it, knead it...

07

Simone Dunne
Events

Shepparton Farmers Market

The Shepparton Farmers’ Market is dedicated to connecting local producers and growers with consumers and provides a great range of fresh produce at farm-gate prices. Come sample some of the quality produce our region has to offer. Held at...

07

Simone Dunne

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Regional

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Rotary scholarship for TAFE students

Four local TAFE students were recognised for their studies recently through the Rotary Club of Shepparton South TAFE vocational scholarships.

Shepparton News
News

Find the Courage to Care about this exhibit

POWERFUL messages of courage and injustice will be shared with Ky high school students as they visit a travelling exhibition about the Holocaust, on show in Shepparton over the next fortnight.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Inspiring play

Unapologetically Myself is a brand new play by Nobody’s Fool Theatre, the Geelong progeny of Somebody’s Daughter Theatre.

Benalla Ensign
News

New bullying policies at shire

CAMPASPE Shire Council has adopted three new policies to prevent bullying inside the organisation and between councillors and to promote gender equality.

Riverine Herald
News

Donation set to help swimming program

Employees from a Finley bank branch have donated $500 to the Finley Amateur Swimming Club as part of a nationwide community donation program.

Southern Riverina News
News

Meningococcal warning

A meningococcal warning has been issued after a case was confirmed at Wagga Base Hospital.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Chilly night for a good cause

Stepping out of your comfort zone is never easy but Travis Heeney took part in something, unfortunately, too many Australians are doing every night.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Police-marked car goes up in flames in Elmore

A HOLDEN commodore wagon that had already been marked with police tape burst into flames in Elmore recently. Two Country Fire Association units from Elmore and one from Goorong arrived at the intersection of Hervey Street and Margaret Street at...

Campaspe News
News

Hey, don’t worry, be happy...

IF YOU are a fan of AFL star Dustin Martin, you may have noticed the letters ‘DIS’ on his wristband. Doesn’t seem to mean much.

Vanessa Wiltshire
News

On bike to help kids

Tatura icon John Ryan is clipping in the cleats in support of Give Me 5 For Kids.

Laura Briggs
News

500 explosive safety meetings

On Wednesday, June 5, the 500th meeting of the Thales Australia Explosives Safety Committee (ESC) was conducted, at Benalla. The committee was established by Baron Casey, Minister for Supply & Development on October 2, 1939. Mr Casey went on to...

Robert Muir
News

Corowa RSL Sub-Branch turns 100

The significance of The Returned and Services League (RSL) was emphasized last Saturday night in the Federation Room of the Corowa RSL Club. The occasion? The Centennial Year of the Corowa RSL Sub-Branch 1919-2019 with 135 people commemorating the...

Robert Muir
Sport

GVHA round 9 wrap

Round nine action in the Goulburn Valley Hockey Association was highlighted by a thrilling contest in the A-men’s division.

Tyler Maher

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Rural

News

Class action agreement

Legal firm Slater and Gordon has announced it has reached a conditional agreement with the former co-operative which was once Australia’s largest milk supplier Murray Goulburn, over a class action brought by investors.

Country News
Water

NSW irrigators support class action against MDBA

A class action against the Murray-Darling Basin Authority by Southern Riverina Irrigators has received support from hundreds of NSW irrigators, after meetings were held across the region this month.

Sophie Baldwin
Animal Health

Welfare key in rearing calves

THERE IS not much Bernie McManus doesn’t know about rearing calves, after all he has been doing it for most of his life and has got the skill down to a fine art these days. Mr McManus and his wife Carol milk 130 spring calving Jerseys on their...

Dairy News
Dairy

More milk varieties recalled

A dairy company has been forced to recall milk sold in Victoria and parts of NSW for the second time in a week, amid contamination fears.

Country News
Livestock

Strong entries

The National Herd Development Winter Fair is next week and, with strong entries for 2019, the committee is looking forward to another great event.

Country News
Markets

Rain will be key to cow value lift: agents

There’s opportunity in current cow values for those who have feed, according to a cow leasing and agricultural finance company boss. This comes as livestock agents continue to report tough selling conditions, as farmers in northern Victoria battle...

Dairy News
News

Horses for health

A workshop to learn more about the physical, mental and emotional health benefits of spending time with horses will be held at Euroa on June 30.

Country News
Horticulture

Mel up to challenge

Former state and local government worker Mel Floyd is Fruit Growers Victoria’s new business development manager.

Country News
News

A little cow makes a mighty mark

THE JERSEY cow shouldn’t be dismissed as a little brown cow, she should be known as the mighty brown cow. That’s the message from president Chris MacKenzie after Jersey Australia’s national conference in south-west Victoria on May 21 to 23 was...

Dairy News
News

International result pleases

Equestrian Australia member and Kialla resident Emily Cuthbert competed in the Melbourne International equestrian event in Melbourne recently.

Rodney Woods
Machinery & Products

New JD site

MACHINERY DEALERSHIP Haeusler’s reached a milestone on April 2 as the business held the opening of its new Shepparton location. Having moved further north of Shepparton at the end of last year, director Martin Haeusler said it was evident that...

Dairy News
Management

“Two speed” autumn in western Victoria

FARMERS KNOW better than anyone the power of Mother Nature. In western Victoria, the weather has played a huge role in the fortunes of dairy farmers this autumn. Early rain for some, has delivered pasture to calve cows on, while others had to...

Dairy News
Water

SRI chair says more action, less talk is needed on water borrowing idea

Federal Environment Minister and Member for Farrer Sussan Ley has put the idea of ‘water loaning’ back on the agenda, but it has not won over the Southern Riverina Irrigators chairman.

Rodney Woods
Cropping

One of the lowest rice crops ever in Riverina

Riverina rice growers have delivered one of the lowest rice crops in their history.

Country News
From the Experts

California faces similar dairy issues

MULTIPLE DEMANDS on irrigation water, stricter environmental controls and pressures from animal activists are some of the issues that are similar for Californian dairy farmers and those in Australia. Animal scientist Dr Russ Hovey drew some...

Dairy News
News

Bush got ‘nothing’

The NSW Government has delivered a Sydney-centric budget that fails to deliver for rural and regional areas, according to the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party.

Country News

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National & world

National

MH17 families settle with Malaysia Air

Australian families who were a part of a class action against Malaysia Airlines over the downing of MH17, killing their loved ones, have reached a settlement.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Mutuals buoyant but need ‘elevator pitch’

Members of mutuals and co-ops need to hone their “elevator pitch” if the concept is to harness the momentum created by new federal laws.

AAP Newswire
World

No boots on ground against Iran: Trump

President Donald Trump has said in an interview that any action against Iran wouldn’t involve “boots on the ground” and any conflict would be short-lived.

AAP Newswire
World

Part of Europe swelters in heatwave

Parts of Europe are expected to swelter temperatures at, or near, 40C, causing authorities to impose some unusual measure on vehicle use..

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Bedford returns to winning ways at Sandown

Talented five-year-old Bedford has claimed his first win for more than a year, powering through the heavy going to win over 1800 metres at Sandown.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Nic Nat is our Dangerfield, say AFL Eagles

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui will be on limited minutes when he makes his AFL return in Saturday’s clash with Hawthorn at the MCG.

AAP Newswire
National

Farmer deposits could be improved: report

A long-running national scheme to help farmers manage their fluctuating income could work better, the Australian National Audit Office believes.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Glastonbury Festival fans set up camp

Thousands of music fans have travelled to the Glastonbury music festival, and the campers were greeted by cloudy and damp weather.

AAP Newswire
National

Pyne picks up EY job focused on defence

Former cabinet minister Christopher Pyne will be wording up EY on defence matters as they seek to become more involved in the area.

AAP Newswire