EDITOR'S PICKS

‘Cowardly’ Melbourne Airbnb killer jailed

A man who killed his Airbnb housemate over a $210 debt owed to another man has been jailed for up to 11 years.

AAP Newswire

Top display of tennis

Hundreds of tennis players took to the court for Cobram Lawn Tennis Club’s annual Labour Day long weekend tournament.

Cobram Courier

The Lead

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - March 18

Moama’s Lauren Douglas is preparing to lose her long locks as part of the World’s Greatest Shave. The fourth-year uni student will shave her head on Saturday, March 16, to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation and donate her hair to Variety...

Riverine Herald

17 hours ago

Fox bounty

The Victorian Government’s fox and wild dog bounty has started again.

Cobram Courier

Fox bounty

The Victorian Government’s fox and wild dog bounty has started again.

Cobram Courier

I won’t speak gunman’s name: NZ PM

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she won’t use the name of an Australian man behind the Christchurch terror attack in a bid to deny him notoriety.

AAP Newswire

Expo helps Cobram residents plan their next break

This year’s Helloworld Travel expo in Cobram has been hailed a success with more than 200 people heading along to see where to start planning their next holiday.

Cobram Courier

More solar sites sought

Acenergy is on the lookout for more localities for solar farms as it aims to monopolise micro solar projects in the region.

Country News

3 hours ago

Finance

‘Significant uncertainty’ in outlook: RBA

RBA board members said this month that positive and negative factors were more evenly balanced than at the time of previous rate-setting meetings.

AAP Newswire

I won’t speak gunman’s name: NZ PM

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she won’t use the name of an Australian man behind the Christchurch terror attack in a bid to deny him notoriety.

AAP Newswire

Expo helps Cobram residents plan their next break

This year’s Helloworld Travel expo in Cobram has been hailed a success with more than 200 people heading along to see where to start planning their next holiday.

Cobram Courier

More solar sites sought

Acenergy is on the lookout for more localities for solar farms as it aims to monopolise micro solar projects in the region.

Country News

3 hours ago

Finance

‘Significant uncertainty’ in outlook: RBA

RBA board members said this month that positive and negative factors were more evenly balanced than at the time of previous rate-setting meetings.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

Car flipped on roof in Shepparton

A car has flipped on North St, Shepparton. A women in her 30s was tapped in the vehicle, however no injuries were sustained and she is now free. CFA, Police, Shepparton Search and Rescue and Ambulance attended the scene. Traffic is currently being...

Shepparton News

Pair face court over alleged drunken brawl

Two men appeared before Shepparton Magistrates’ Court yesterday facing charges stemming from an alleged drunken brawl that involved the brandishing of meat cleavers.

Myles Peterson

13 Mar 2019

Police raid two Katandra West homes with drug search warrants

Search warrants were executed at two Katandra West homes on Monday where police located a commercial quantity of cannabis and a crop. The Shepparton Police Divisional Tasking Unit, Crime Investigation Unit and Dookie police officer Simon Hutchings...

Ashlea Witoslawski

12 Mar 2019

Management overhaul

Lino Saputo Jr’s drive to introduce changes in the former Murray Goulburn Co-operative, has resulted in some senior executives leaving.

Geoff Adams

12 Mar 2019

Renovated one day, vandalised the next

ON SATURDAY, Echuca-Moama Toy Library decorated its front window to gain more attention.

Ivy Jensen

13 Mar 2019

Drum says Freedom Foods is following the law

Federal Member for Murray Damian Drum has slammed allegations more than 50 Freedom Foods employees have been wrongfully employed under skilled work visas, labelling the claims ‘‘callous’’ and ‘‘unscrupulous’’.

Alana Christensen

18 Mar 2019

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

08 Feb 2019

Business uncertainty up as economy slows

The first quarter 2019 results of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Westpac industrial trends survey shows a decline in sentiment from December.

AAP Newswire

Galleries

Multicultural cricket clinic hosted by Shepparton United

Shepparton United Cricket Club hosted a multicultural cricket clinic on Wednesday, March 13.

Shepparton News

Websites refuse to help NZ police

Some websites are refusing to help New Zealand police probing the online presence of the Australian white supremacist charged with killing 50 in Christchurch.

AAP Newswire

Words ring hollow

‘‘Fact is, farm production makes these communities strong and if we stop the farmers from getting the water to be able to access a future for themselves — well, God help Australia.’’

Alana Christensen

Local

Fox bounty

The Victorian Government’s fox and wild dog bounty has started again.

Cobram Courier

Expo helps Cobram residents plan their next break

This year’s Helloworld Travel expo in Cobram has been hailed a success with more than 200 people heading along to see where to start planning their next holiday.

Cobram Courier

Top display of tennis

Hundreds of tennis players took to the court for Cobram Lawn Tennis Club’s annual Labour Day long weekend tournament.

Cobram Courier

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

08 Feb 2019

Local farmers are doing it tough

More than 150 people attended the Need For Feed’s northern Victoria dinner at Cobram Harness Racing Club on Sunday after a group of volunteers completed a northern Victoria and southern NSW hay run.

Cobram Courier

Cobram and Deniliquin into cricket grand final

Cobram and Deniliquin have booked a date in Murray Valley Cricket Association’s Premier division decider this weekend.

Aydin Payne

Cinema funding

Cobram Community Cinema Inc has secured more than $500000 in Federal Government funding, meaning the $1million project will soon be able to go ahead.

Cobram Courier

New chief executive

Gender equality campaigner Ruth Holdaway has taken on the role as chief executive for Tennis Victoria.

Cobram Courier

Cobram aged bed numbers to increase

The construction of 100 aged care places in Cobram on Campbell Rd will go ahead.

Cobram Courier

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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

Benalla Lakeside Market

Wide range of fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, gifts and much more. Live entertainment each month. This market is organised and managed by the Rotary and Lions Clubs of Benall

Simone Dunne

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

Rochester Town Market

The Rochester Town Market is held on the fourth Saturday of the month at the Shire Hall/ Skate Park

Simone Dunne

New gender equity officer at Moira Shire Council

Cobram’s Renata Lucas is all about change for the better.

Cobram Courier

Outside The Locker Room chief executive to speak in Cobram

Cobram and Barooga’s football and netball clubs will come together on March 28 to host guest speaker and Outside The Locker Room chief executive Jake Edwards.

Cobram Courier

Regional

Drum says Freedom Foods is following the law

Alana Christensen

18 Mar 2019

Litterbugs are getting trashed

PARKS Victoria rangers are encouraged by findings that two-thirds of people would report a litterer.

Riverine Herald

28 Feb 2019

‘We’ll go anywhere’

Benalla Furniture Removals offers people the use of storage sheds and removalists.

Benalla Ensign

16 Mar 2019

The Lead

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - March 18

Riverine Herald

17 hours ago

10 contest Murray

Ten candidates will contest the seat of Murray at next week’s NSW election with independents and minor parties coming forward at the last minute.

Southern Riverina News

Families flock for fun day relief

Big smiles and the sound of children’s laughter and excitement echoed around Deniliquin’s Memorial Park on Saturday, with several families taking advantage of the Family Fun Day.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

2 minutes ago

Bernie McCarthy tributes

A real gentleman with a conscientious personality who loved to win.

Seymour Telegraph

New building fosters sense of pride

THERE was a massive crowd at Rochester Secondary College for the official opening of the school’s new building.

David Rak

Hunters taking aim at bounty

THE Victorian Government’s fox and wild dog bounty has resumed.

McIvor Times

Fluoridation of Tatura’s Water Supply being considered

It may come as a surprise that Tatura’s water supply is not fluoridated, making it the fourth largest community in Victoria not having a fluoridated water supply.

Tatura Guardian

2 hours ago

Easter Family Food Fair is back

After having so much fun in 2018 the Easter Family Food Fair is back and will be held on the picturesque green lawns at the Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort. Running from Good Friday through to Easter Sunday from 4pm to 10pm the fair features...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

18 Mar 2019

History Hour Returns

The autumn history hours at the Federation Museum return with Peter Wright OAM, the first speaker for 2019. History Hour has become a regular feature at the Federation Museum, Queen Street Corowa, on the third Thursday of each month during autumn...

Corowa Free Press

SJ Perry Shield preliminary finals

A shared bowling masterclass from a trio of Numurkah bowlers, have lifted the Blues to a classic win against Karramomus in the SJ Perry Shield preliminary final.

Aydin Payne

21 hours ago

Rural

More solar sites sought

Acenergy is on the lookout for more localities for solar farms as it aims to monopolise micro solar projects in the region.

Country News

3 hours ago

Water

New government needs to act fast: professor

Rivers running dry, algal blooms, more fish kills and towns running out of water will all continue to plague the next NSW government if it persists with the same inadequate policies on water management.

Country News

32 minutes ago

Animal Health

Managing the risk of mastitis in hot weather

TWO RECENT discussions were a reminder of how hot weather can significantly influence the risk of mastitis in dairy herds. The first was a farm which uses a mechanical teat scrubber as part of the pre-milking routine to clean teats prior to cups on...

Rod Dyson

15 Feb 2019

Words ring hollow

‘‘Fact is, farm production makes these communities strong and if we stop the farmers from getting the water to be able to access a future for themselves — well, God help Australia.’’

Alana Christensen

Livestock

Feed solution

Research through the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation is providing information for livestock producers to make the most of grazing beef cattle on canola crops.

Country News

2 hours ago

Markets

Indonesia — a growing market opportunity for Australian exporters?

INDONESIA IS the fourth most populous country in the world and one of the fastest growing economies in southeast Asia. It is also a country of increasing importance and interest among South-East major dairy exporters. While some suggest Indonesi...

Sofia Omstedt

15 Feb 2019

Rural innovation ‘off the pace’

Better strategic leadership, investment in technology and more empowered regions are needed to make agriculture a $100billion industry according to a new report.

Country News

17 Mar 2019

Horticulture

Big boost for fruit industry

A $55million state-of-the-art processing facility in Shepparton will employ more that 1300 people over five years and ensure apples and pears don’t go to waste.

Alana Christensen

Supermarket rations milk

A NSW supermarket temporarily introduced milk rationing because of a shortage of supply from a local processor.

Country News

17 Mar 2019

Industry leaders told to embrace change

Leadership speaker and author Margie Warrell has urged the dairy industry to embrace change and to adapt to a new environment, looking for opportunity in a volatile world.

Geoff Adams

16 Mar 2019

Machinery & Products

Technology and simple solutions hit the mark

TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES to answer the increasingly complex questions posed by agriculture today, but for Tim Slater, who has been around the industry his whole life, it’s the simple solutions, often devised with the least resources, that still...

Dairy News

15 Feb 2019

Management

The time of our lives

GETTING THE timing right is a key to farming as Rachelle De Haas and her partner Mathew Donovan are finding out on a family farm near Heywood. Rachelle and Mathew are farming with her parents Renee and Judith De Haas, who have owned the property for...

Rick Bayne

18 Feb 2019

Water

Desal plant may boost low supply

Extremely dry conditions across Victoria are hurting the state’s drinking water supplies and increasing the likelihood of a desalination order by the end of March.

Country News

16 Mar 2019

Cropping

Barley is approved

RGT Planet spring barley has received malting accreditation approval from Barley Australia.

Country News

From the Experts

Summer heat advice

PROVIDING LIVESTOCK with shade and water during extreme heat is ‘‘paramount’’ according to an owner of a northern Victorian veterinary practice. Keith Fletcher, of Rochester Veterinary Practice, provided some tips on the best way to handle...

Dairy News

18 Feb 2019

Working Dogs

Brothers go their own way

How are the two dogs related?

Country News

National & World

‘Cowardly’ Melbourne Airbnb killer jailed

A man who killed his Airbnb housemate over a $210 debt owed to another man has been jailed for up to 11 years.

AAP Newswire

Finance

‘Significant uncertainty’ in outlook: RBA

RBA board members said this month that positive and negative factors were more evenly balanced than at the time of previous rate-setting meetings.

AAP Newswire

I won’t speak gunman’s name: NZ PM

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she won’t use the name of an Australian man behind the Christchurch terror attack in a bid to deny him notoriety.

AAP Newswire

Websites refuse to help NZ police

Some websites are refusing to help New Zealand police probing the online presence of the Australian white supremacist charged with killing 50 in Christchurch.

AAP Newswire

Horse Racing

Yes Yes Yes draws outside gate in Slipper

The Chris Waller-trained Yes Yes Yes has drawn the outside barrier for the Golden Slipper while Godolphin’s Microphone has the inside draw.

AAP Newswire

AFL

Scott calls for AFL realism on Ablett

Geelong coach Chris Scott expects two-time Brownlow Medallist Gary Ablett to remain a valuable player, but expectations of him need to be tempered.

AAP Newswire

15 minutes ago

Business uncertainty up as economy slows

The first quarter 2019 results of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Westpac industrial trends survey shows a decline in sentiment from December.

AAP Newswire