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

News

We will remember

People gathered at Cobram war memorial on Sunday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice.

Patrick Tansey
National

PM plays down China bidding war in Pacific

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has denied Australia is locked in direct competition with China for influence in the Pacific.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Action on the court

Athletes, spectators and families from the Cobram-Barooga region will converge on St Joseph’s Primary School to watch Champions League 3x3 Basketball on November 23 to 25.

Cobram Courier
News

Indigenous groups link up with NSW on water control

A COALITION of key local Aboriginal groups gathered at Cummeragunja Reserve recently for vital conversations on the cultural and environmental health of rivers and wetlands in Millewa Forest.

Riverine Herald
News

We will remember

People gathered at Cobram war memorial on Sunday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice.

Patrick Tansey
News

We will remember

People gathered at Cobram war memorial on Sunday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice.

Patrick Tansey
World

British cabinet to assess May Brexit deal

If the British cabinet rejects the agreement, then the EU and Britain will still be without any Brexit deal in sight as the March 29 deadline looms ever closer.

AAP Newswire
News

Numurkah principal among top educators

A passion for innovation and country education were key reasons Numurkah Secondary College principal Paul Tozer made the The Educator’s annual Hot List 2018.

Patrick Tansey
News

Avenel community raise funds for NSW drought

Nearly $20000 has been raised by the small community of Avenel to assist drought-affected farmers in north-western NSW.

Rodney Woods
Finance

Aussies’ world-first automated home build

An Australian company says it has built the world’s first robotically constructed home.

AAP Newswire
World

British cabinet to assess May Brexit deal

If the British cabinet rejects the agreement, then the EU and Britain will still be without any Brexit deal in sight as the March 29 deadline looms ever closer.

AAP Newswire
News

Numurkah principal among top educators

A passion for innovation and country education were key reasons Numurkah Secondary College principal Paul Tozer made the The Educator’s annual Hot List 2018.

Patrick Tansey
News

Avenel community raise funds for NSW drought

Nearly $20000 has been raised by the small community of Avenel to assist drought-affected farmers in north-western NSW.

Rodney Woods
Finance

Aussies’ world-first automated home build

An Australian company says it has built the world’s first robotically constructed home.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

Riverine Herald

Echuca hospital deeply saddened by Daniel Christidis’ death

ECHUCA Regional Health staff have been left shocked and saddened by the death of former surgical registrar Daniel Christidis in a shark attack on Monday. Mr Christidis, 33, died in North Queensland after he was attacked while paddleboarding in the...

Charmayne Allison
Riverine Herald

MOAMA MURDERS: POYNTON SENTENCED TO 24 YEARS

JOELENE Joyce saw her partner gunned down on a dark and lonely NSW country road before desperately running for her life, even after she had been seriously wounded by the assailant. Daniel Poynton continued to chase the terrified woman in the...

AAP Newswire
News

On the beat

Numurkah Two vehicles were stolen from a Katunga address overnight Wednesday. The stolen white Nissan Navara utility was found in Shepparton, but a grey Ford FPV GS sedan is still missing. A Cobram man, 27, will appear in Cobram Magistrate’s Court...

Cobram Courier
News

Plans on display

After a period of stagnation, Cobram Village is moving forward, with the Victorian Government agreeing to display plans for the proposed $40million neighbourhood retail centre for public comment.

Patrick Tansey
News

Woman faces child sex charges

A ROCHESTER woman charged with child sex offences has faced court.

Riverine Herald
News

Charity food service Foodbank’s funding to be maintained

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has intervened to boost the Federal Government’s food relief budget to make sure a charity that feeds 710000 people a month retains its funding.

Shepparton News
News

Little bit goes along way

Subway Cobram has helped local community members struggling to buy food by taking part in the Live Feed day on November 2.

Cobram Courier
National

SA premier’s father passes away

The father of South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has died aged 78.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Halloween3638 in Nathalia

One hundred and ninety-eight children registered and participated in the second annual Halloween3638 in Nathalia.

Shepparton News
World

Judge will hear CNN-White House lawsuit

CNN is suing the White House over the revoked access of correspondent Jim Acosta who was barred after clashing with the president during a press conference.

AAP Newswire
Dairy

Milk money to be distributed

Lion Dairy & Drinks has raised $1million through its Be True Blue Farmer Drought Fund, with the money to be distributed to drought-affected farmers from this week.

Country News

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Local

News

We will remember

People gathered at Cobram war memorial on Sunday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice.

Patrick Tansey
News

Numurkah principal among top educators

A passion for innovation and country education were key reasons Numurkah Secondary College principal Paul Tozer made the The Educator’s annual Hot List 2018.

Patrick Tansey
Sport

Action on the court

Athletes, spectators and families from the Cobram-Barooga region will converge on St Joseph’s Primary School to watch Champions League 3x3 Basketball on November 23 to 25.

Cobram Courier
News

Little bit goes along way

Subway Cobram has helped local community members struggling to buy food by taking part in the Live Feed day on November 2.

Cobram Courier
News

Foreshore festival

Strawberry Fields Festival and Tocumwal’s Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents to attend the inaugural Riverbank Community Concert on Saturday.

Cobram Courier
Sport

Tigers pass test

Cobram Cricket Club faced a tricky test in round four of the Murray Valley Cricket Association against a much-improved Katamatite side but the Tigers passed with flying colours.

Patrick Tansey
News

Helping Harry

A little extra incentive to attend Cobram Fire Brigade’s open day on Sunday, is that you will also be supporting a little boy who has been dealt a rough hand.

Patrick Tansey
Sport

Riders, horses pretty in pink for annual fundraiser

Cobram and District Pony Club were dressed up for a good cause on October 21 for the annual Pink Day.

Cobram Courier
News

Community hub promise

A new centralised community service hub at Cobram Primary School will help keep local families who need access to certain outreach services currently only available in Shepparton, in Cobram.

Patrick Tansey
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EVENTS
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

Marysville Farmers’ Market

Located in the main street of Marysville, the farmers’ market has beautiful views of the Yarra Ranges and offers a variety of stalls. Visitors can purchase some of the Yarra Valley’s best wines, olive oils, chutneys, cakes, honey, fruit...

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Country News
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
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
News

Voyage of discovery

As Peter Scott’s solar-powered boat Stray Current made its way down the Murray River, conversations about mental health with people in each town he docked at flowed nearly as freely as the river.

Patrick Tansey
Sport

Day of celebration

Cobram’s October harness racing meet was a day of celebration.

Cobram Courier

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Regional

News

Charity food service Foodbank’s funding to be maintained

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has intervened to boost the Federal Government’s food relief budget to make sure a charity that feeds 710000 people a month retains its funding.

Shepparton News
News

Girgarre will never forget

REMEMBRANCE Day in Girgarre this year was extra special for two reasons.

Michael Mattingly
News

Promising to make splash

Labor has promised that Benalla will be home to a brand new splash park — if they are returned to government in this month’s state election.

Benalla Ensign
News

Indigenous groups link up with NSW on water control

A COALITION of key local Aboriginal groups gathered at Cummeragunja Reserve recently for vital conversations on the cultural and environmental health of rivers and wetlands in Millewa Forest.

Riverine Herald
News

SRI voices river concerns

Southern Riverina Irrigators argue that the management of the Murray River needs to be addressed.

Southern Riverina News
News

Popular vet pays a visit

Deniliquin’s Peri Chappell had a special visitor recently- veterinarian and television personality Dr Chris Brown visiting her Herd2Homes farm between Deniliquin and Conargo.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

In doubt? Leave it out

A kerbside recycling audit has revealed high levels of contamination in kerbside recycling bins across the district.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Walsh pledges help for patients

THE costs of accessing specialist health care could be eased for regional Victorians if a Liberal Nationals state government is elected, with the Coalition promising significant increases in reimbursement rates for the Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS).

Campaspe News
News

City’s mayor-elect sets record

MAYOR Margaret O’Rourke has been named mayor-elect of City of Greater Bendigo for a record third term.

McIvor Times
News

82 years of Catholic Women’s League in Tatura

After 82 years since the formation of the Catholic Women’s League in Tatura, the branch met officially for the last time on Wednesday, marking the closure at the annual meeting on November 7.

Tatura Guardian
News

Catherine Britt returns to Mulwala

One of Australia’s best loved and most awarded alternate-country music female singer/songwriters, Catherine Britt & The Cold Cold Hearts, is returning to perform at ClubMulwala on Saturday, November 17. Catherine Britt & The Cold Cold...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

‘Flicks in the Sticks’ to support drought relief

The Federation Youth Council is hosting a drought relief movie night for teenagers and families on Saturday, November 17 at the Oaklands Recreation Ground. Flicks in the Sticks is a free event and will include the screening of two movies, the family...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Cricket representative teams start seasons

Northern Rivers’ under-21 representative side produced a big win to start its Victorian Country Cricket League campaign.

Alex Mitchell

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Rural

News

Avenel community raise funds for NSW drought

Nearly $20000 has been raised by the small community of Avenel to assist drought-affected farmers in north-western NSW.

Rodney Woods
Water

Meeting discusses water policy

Farmers and members of the Cohuna community were given the chance to discuss federal water policy when State Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh and Federal Nationals deputy leader Bridget McKenzie spent an afternoon in Cohuna last week.

Sophie Baldwin
Animal Health

Udder health costs dairy $150 m each year

MORE THAN $150 million is lost to Australian dairy farmers each year through poor udder health. Mastitis is the major cause of this loss as it reduces milk yield and leads to poor quality milk. The investigation of mastitis does not rely on the...

Gemma Chuck
Dairy

Milk money to be distributed

Lion Dairy & Drinks has raised $1million through its Be True Blue Farmer Drought Fund, with the money to be distributed to drought-affected farmers from this week.

Country News
Livestock

Dry forces beef slaughter up

Ongoing drought and a poor rainfall outlook has seen 2018 Australian beef production forecast to finish six per cent up on 2017 at 2.3million tonnes carcase weight.

Country News
Markets

China cops more tariffs

The Trump administration has applied a 10 per cent tariff to $200 billion of Chinese imports from September 24. RaboResearch dairy analyst Emma Higgins said President Trump has also threated this tariff could be lifted to 25 per cent by the end of...

Dairy News
News

Innovation awarded

A Loddon Valley farmer has collected a state award for innovation in irrigation.

Geoff Adams
Horticulture

Changes to seasonal worker visas welcomed

Mooroopna orchardist Peter Hall has welcomed Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement that backpacker and seasonal worker visas are to be liberalised.

Country News
Dairy

Murray Goulburn reach agreement with ACCC over milk price crisis

Murray Goulburn Co-operative has given the green light to an in-principle agreement with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in relation to allegations the company contravened consumer law in its handling of the 2016 milk price crisis.

Country News
News

State government pledges funding for Dookie College

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is hoping to muster support from the agriculture sector with an $11.2million education, training and workplace safety package.

Country News
Machinery & Products

Rotary dairies a cheap, efficient option

ROTARY DAIRIES remain a cost-effective and low-maintenance option for dairy farmers, according to Steve Allenby from Allenby Engineering, Camperdown. Allenby Engineering built its first rotary dairy — 40 units — in 1988. Mr Allenby believes it...

Dairy News
Management

Farm’s focus is on saving water

NEIL GANNON’S dairy farm has been owned by his family for 140 years but the times are definitely changing. Mr Gannon and his wife, Keryn, currently milk 500 cows on 267 ha at Tinamba in Gippsland. They recently signed up to be a GippsDairy Focus...

Stephen Cooke
Water

Seeing the big picture

A real-time monitoring system is helping Goulburn-Murray Water find efficiencies and savings when it comes to maintaining more than $5.1billion of assets and 10000km of channels, drains and pipes.

Country News
Cropping

Rice futures studied

Spurred on by conversations with his peers at planting time, third generation central NSW rice grower Drew Braithwaite had long been searching for more innovative ways to market and trade his produce.

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
Working Dogs

Top dog Rosie captures hearts

How did she get her name?

Country News

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National & World

National

PM plays down China bidding war in Pacific

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has denied Australia is locked in direct competition with China for influence in the Pacific.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Aussies’ world-first automated home build

An Australian company says it has built the world’s first robotically constructed home.

AAP Newswire
World

British cabinet to assess May Brexit deal

If the British cabinet rejects the agreement, then the EU and Britain will still be without any Brexit deal in sight as the March 29 deadline looms ever closer.

AAP Newswire
World

Judge will hear CNN-White House lawsuit

CNN is suing the White House over the revoked access of correspondent Jim Acosta who was barred after clashing with the president during a press conference.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Ex-Godolphin runners a hit with McFarlane

Trainer Greg McFarlane is hoping to continue his luck with tried horses when he saddles up two former Godolphin gallopers at Rosehill.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Saints well-placed at No.4 at AFL draft

St Kilda are open to trading the fourth overall pick at the AFL draft, which could prove a valuable and sought-after bargaining chip.

AAP Newswire
National

SA premier’s father passes away

The father of South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has died aged 78.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Michelle Obama begins US arena book tour

A Chicago crowd of 14,000 has roared as former US first lady Michelle Obama stepped onto the stage for a talk with Oprah Winfrey.

AAP Newswire
National

Morrison raises sticky India sugar stoush

Scott Morrison will raise a sticky sugar stoush with India during his first meeting with Narendra Modi.

AAP Newswire