EDITOR'S PICKS

Worsening conditions fuel Tassie bushfires

Multiple warnings have been issued for uncontrolled bushfires across Tasmania, with residents warned the worst is yet to come as the heatwave continues.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

Frost wins Cobram-Barooga Cycling Club event

Cobram-Barooga Cycling Club held round four of the McDonald’s time trial super series on Sunday with 10 riders keen to bank more points from the 15km course.

Cobram Courier

Women to share their video story

MURRAY women are being encouraged to share their insights through a new NSW Government campaign aimed at empowering women.

Riverine Herald

15 hours ago

Holiday-makers in Cobram hit with gastro

Holiday-makers in Cobram and across the region have been left with a bad taste in their mouth as gastro continues to sweep through caravan and holiday parks along the Murray River.

Cobram Courier

Holiday-makers in Cobram hit with gastro

Holiday-makers in Cobram and across the region have been left with a bad taste in their mouth as gastro continues to sweep through caravan and holiday parks along the Murray River.

Cobram Courier

Trump in 2-minute visit to honour Dr King

US President Donald Trump has laid a wreath at the memorial honouring Dr Martin Luther King after he was criticised for not planning any events on the holiday.

AAP Newswire

11 minutes ago

The Bakehouse Bard: A Midsummer Night’s Mashup on soon

Shepparton Theatre Arts Group performers will pay homage to the great William Shakespeare, performing excerpts from a selection of his plays next month.

Tara Whitsed

‘Black Joe’ made an indelible

Joe Vraca’s big hands reached out to many people in his lifetime, and last week the community returned his generosity with an embrace of its own.

Country News

Finance

Canberra auction rate fall outpaces Sydney

Sydney’s housing market has been in steady decline, but auction clearance rates across other major Australian cities have fallen even further.

AAP Newswire

16 hours ago

Trump in 2-minute visit to honour Dr King

US President Donald Trump has laid a wreath at the memorial honouring Dr Martin Luther King after he was criticised for not planning any events on the holiday.

AAP Newswire

11 minutes ago

The Bakehouse Bard: A Midsummer Night’s Mashup on soon

Shepparton Theatre Arts Group performers will pay homage to the great William Shakespeare, performing excerpts from a selection of his plays next month.

Tara Whitsed

‘Black Joe’ made an indelible

Joe Vraca’s big hands reached out to many people in his lifetime, and last week the community returned his generosity with an embrace of its own.

Country News

Finance

Canberra auction rate fall outpaces Sydney

Sydney’s housing market has been in steady decline, but auction clearance rates across other major Australian cities have fallen even further.

AAP Newswire

16 hours ago

Most popular

Body of former Shepparton woman found in WA’s Pilbara

A search has resumed for former Shepparton mother Felicity Shadbolt, who went missing while bushwalking in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

John Lewis

Suspect was leaking cash: $100 notes littered floor

AN ECHUCA man who stole more than $80,000 was caught when his jacket started leaking $50 and $100 notes while he was in Echuca Police Station for an unrelated drug infraction.

Riverine Herald

Man charged with road rage incident in Shepparton

A man faced Shepparton Magistrates’ Court yesterday following an alleged series of road rage incidents on Saturday that police said left some motorists ‘‘traumatised’’.

Myles Peterson

15 Jan 2019

Lifestyle

A life too short but a life well lived

CAROL McFarlane loved her husband Allan for more than 50 years and was married to him for 48. He was a very special person in her life.

Riverine Herald

20 hours ago

Concern over rubbish bin contamination in Shepparton

While contamination of the city’s green organic bins currently sits at about 3-4 per cent, contamination of the yellow and red bins appears to be of greater concern.

Shepparton News

Climate change grants for regional communities

Climate change could be tackled at a regional level with the help of new Victorian Government grant funding.

Tara Whitsed

Cobram residents urged to save water

Cobram residents used about 650 megalitres of water last summer, according to new data from Goulburn Valley Water.

Cobram Courier

Morrison tired of identity politics debate

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he’s getting sick of identity politics as the Liberals remain under sustained pressure over female representation.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

Galleries

Beating heat in splash park

Aquamoves Lakeside Shepparton was the place to shelter from the heat this week as temperatures soared into the 40s and the sun beamed down from above.

Shepparton News

29 Dec 2018

UK signs post-Brexit deal with New Zealand

Britain and New Zealand have signed an agreement that will soften the impact of Brexit while a free trade deal is hammered out between the two countries.

AAP Newswire

33 minutes ago

Dairy

New minister offers boost for dairy skills

The state’s new agriculture minister has marked her first trip to northern Victoria in the job by announcing $35000 in funding for an industry-led project aimed at boosting jobs, training and skills across the dairy sector.

Rodney Woods

Local

Holiday-makers in Cobram hit with gastro

Holiday-makers in Cobram and across the region have been left with a bad taste in their mouth as gastro continues to sweep through caravan and holiday parks along the Murray River.

Cobram Courier

The Bakehouse Bard: A Midsummer Night’s Mashup on soon

Shepparton Theatre Arts Group performers will pay homage to the great William Shakespeare, performing excerpts from a selection of his plays next month.

Tara Whitsed

Frost wins Cobram-Barooga Cycling Club event

Cobram-Barooga Cycling Club held round four of the McDonald’s time trial super series on Sunday with 10 riders keen to bank more points from the 15km course.

Cobram Courier

Cobram residents urged to save water

Cobram residents used about 650 megalitres of water last summer, according to new data from Goulburn Valley Water.

Cobram Courier

Helping residents put their best foot forward

Feet are made for walking, and that is exactly what podiatrist Karla Ross wants to help you to do.

Cobram Courier

Cobram champions progressed to the semi-finals of the Murray Bowls Division

Cobram

Cobram Courier

Plenty to see and do at Seymour Alternative Farming Expo

About 500 exhibitors will be on display at this year’s Seymour Alternative Farming Expo.

Cobram Courier

Queen of Cobram

Swedish horsewoman Kima Frenning made the recent Cobram Pacing Cup her own, completing back-to-back wins as a driver in the $35000 Jim Phillips Memorial Cobram Pacing Cup.

Cobram Courier

Berrigan Shire Council will not pursue changing the Barooga postcode

Berrigan Shire Council will not pursue changing the Barooga postcode, as it does not believe there are enough residents in favour of a change.

James Bennett

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EVENTS

Alexandra on Perkins Market

The Alexandra on Perkins Market – after more than a decade away, the monthly market makes a welcome return to the heart of the Alexandra township. Just a short leisurely stroll from the local shops and cafes, visitors and locals can now enjoy...

Simone Dunne

26 Jan

Kilmore Scout Market

Welcome to The Kilmore Market it is held on the last Saturday of each month at Hudson Park in Kilmore, Victoria from 9am-2pm and managed by 1st Kilmore Scouts. Standard stall 3x3 fees are $15 your car is left next to your stall and will need to have...

Simone Dunne

26 Jan

Nagambie Farmers Market

The Nagambie Farmers’ Market is located at Tahbilk Winery. Estabished in 1860, Tahbilk Winery is one of Australia’s top family-owned wineries, producing a range of heritage wines, and boasts carbon neutral status and eco-tourism. Shop...

Simone Dunne

27 Jan

Kinglake Produce and Artisian Market

Our humble community market started in 2010 in the heart of the Kinglake Township. Where local farmers thought there was need to provide the community with a range of fresh locally grown produce at the one convenient location on a regular basis...

Simone Dunne

27 Jan

A look back at Moira Arts and Culture

A look back at Moira Arts and Culture Inc in 2018.

Cobram Courier

Cobram runner on the sidelines

What started out as a routine training run for Brooke Williams, 28, almost ended in tragedy.

Cobram Courier

Regional

Climate change grants for regional communities

Climate change could be tackled at a regional level with the help of new Victorian Government grant funding.

Tara Whitsed

Keeping water in spotlight

PROTECTING regional communities continued to be the focus for the Speak Up campaign during 2018.

Kyabram Free Press

20 Jan 2019

Stories to be shared at Australia Day ceremonies

A variety of interesting and inspiring guest speakers are lined up to present at upcoming Australia Day ceremonies, which will be taking place in Avenel, Euroa, Longwood, Nagambie, Strathbogie and Violet Town on Saturday, January 26.

Benalla Ensign

Women to share their video story

MURRAY women are being encouraged to share their insights through a new NSW Government campaign aimed at empowering women.

Riverine Herald

15 hours ago

‘Moral urgency’

‘‘It has now become a moral urgency to deal with the issues of a zero water allocation.’’

Southern Riverina News

One month until the expo

The Seymour Alternative Farming Expo will be back for another year at Kings Park in Seymour.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

19 Jan 2019

Short stories to entertain, but easily forgotten

No Middle Name

Seymour Telegraph

Quick is first female MD for GM Water

GOULBURN-MURRAY Water (GMW) has announced the appointment of Shepparton resident Charmaine Quick as managing director.

Campaspe News

Call is going out for organics event

EXPRESSIONS of interest from people or organisations to speak and exhibit at the 2019 Loddon Mallee organics recovery information series for the horticulture industry are now open.

McIvor Times

Hundreds mourn Joe Vraca’s death

About 900 mourners swamped Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Tatura to farewell Murchison businessman, Guiseppe ‘‘Joe’’ Vraca last week.

Tatura Guardian

Duncan enters children’s book genre

Former local boy Sam Duncan has released his first children’s book titled In the Land of Every Animal. Duncan chose to write the stories in rhyming verse, a style he’s enjoyed since reading his grandmother’s and renowned local poet (Audrey...

Jared Loughnan

Alternative expo is back

Almost 500 exhibitors will be on display at this year’s Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. Held in the heart of Victoria at Kings Park in Seymour, 22 000 visitors are expected to attend the three-day event early next month. Event manager Susie...

Corowa Free Press

Old Students with big chase on its hands

Mooroopna is in the box seat to grab another Haisman Shield win when play resumes tomorrow, but Old Students will go down swinging.

Alex Mitchell

Rural

‘Black Joe’ made an indelible

Joe Vraca’s big hands reached out to many people in his lifetime, and last week the community returned his generosity with an embrace of its own.

Country News

Water

Low water not so bad

About 200 carp have died in Richardson’s Lagoon near Echuca as a result of expected low water levels.

Country News

Animal Health

Keep cows cool this summer

CLIMATE CHANGE is leading to warmer Australian summers with an increased number of hot days and warmer nights. This increases the risk of heat stress, leading to adverse effects on herd health and farm profitability. Effects of heat stress Reduced...

Gemma Chuck

13 Dec 2018

Dairy

New minister offers boost for dairy skills

Rodney Woods

Livestock

Open day will focus on bulls

Brian and Wayne Mobbs, of High Spa Angus in Daylesford, are hoping 2019 is a kinder year to all in terms of weather and market conditions.

Country News

Markets

Don’t forget global markets

WITH MANY eyes focused on the current feed shortage in Australia and resultant surge in feed costs, global markets have taken something of a back seat. Apart from helpful depreciation of the Australian dollar, there hasn’t been much to jolt our...

John Droppert

13 Dec 2018

A true gentleman devoted to

Those who knew Rod Harmer would say he was a true gentleman who maintained respect, honesty and kindness wherever he went.

Country News

Horticulture

Weather has its challenges

The dry and hot conditions that have greeted northern Victoria recently have made it difficult for orchardists as they wrap up the apricot harvest.

Rodney Woods

09 Jan 2019

Genetics go under the hammer

TOP GENETICS will once again be on offer at International Dairy Week at the World Wide Sires Evolution Sale. Taking place on Tuesday, January 23, the evening sale will see genetics from across the country go under the hammer, including high ranking...

Dairy News

North East deer numbers in spotlight

Deer numbers in north-east Victoria have exploded in recent years as humans and deer compete for space and resources in the region.

Country News

Machinery & Products

Wrapping up a hypothetical silage venture

I’D BE willing to wager that every machinery enthusiast has their share of ‘aspirational’ purchases. The machines that you don’t strictly need, but with whose hypothetical selection and applications you preoccupy your spare time. I have...

John Droppert

13 Dec 2018

Management

Long history of show ribbons

GLOMAR HOLSTEIN Stud, at Bundalaguah in Victoria, has a long history of involvement in International Dairy Week. Robert, Lynette and Justin Johnston have been showing cows and heifers and been involved in youth development activities for the past 30...

Jeanette Severs

21 hours ago

Water

Basin targets at high risk Authority warns

A number of efficiency measures are at a ‘high risk’ of missing their June 2019 targets, with the Murray-Darling Basin Authority revealing less than 2Gl of the 62Gl target had been contracted for delivery.

Country News

Cropping

Corn drinks up sun and water

While the hot summer is wilting some pastures a few irrigated summer crops are thriving.

Country News

08 Jan 2019

From the Experts

New tech helps manage cows

A NEW cow ‘fit bit’ is making it easier to diagnose sick cows and influence management decisions around fertility and performance. Cow Manager uses a small ear tag to monitor and record cow activity, temperature, eating, rumination and resting...

Dairy News

14 Jan 2019

Rain a key to 2019 production

While 2018 will be remembered for below average rainfall, the smallest winter crop for a decade on the east coast, record high wool and lamb prices plus high feed costs, 2019’s main players will be rainfall, horticulture exports and milk production.

Country News

National & World

Worsening conditions fuel Tassie bushfires

Multiple warnings have been issued for uncontrolled bushfires across Tasmania, with residents warned the worst is yet to come as the heatwave continues.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

Finance

Canberra auction rate fall outpaces Sydney

Sydney’s housing market has been in steady decline, but auction clearance rates across other major Australian cities have fallen even further.

AAP Newswire

16 hours ago

Trump in 2-minute visit to honour Dr King

US President Donald Trump has laid a wreath at the memorial honouring Dr Martin Luther King after he was criticised for not planning any events on the holiday.

AAP Newswire

11 minutes ago

UK signs post-Brexit deal with New Zealand

Britain and New Zealand have signed an agreement that will soften the impact of Brexit while a free trade deal is hammered out between the two countries.

AAP Newswire

33 minutes ago

Horse Racing

Crocodile bite sidelines Chris Symons

Victorian jockey Chris Symons has been bitten on the wrist by a crocodile housed on his property and will be sidelined for at least a week after minor surgery.

AAP Newswire

12 hours ago

AFL

AFL recruits keeping Tigers fresh: Cotchin

Trent Cotchin insists Richmond’s recruits can help them overcome the disappointment of last year’s shock AFL finals loss to Collingwood.

AAP Newswire

19 hours ago

Morrison tired of identity politics debate

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he’s getting sick of identity politics as the Liberals remain under sustained pressure over female representation.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

Entertainment

Travolta’s Gotti, Trump get Razzie nods

US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania are among the nominees for the Razzie Awards for the year’s worst films.

AAP Newswire

11 hours ago