EDITOR'S PICKS

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

News

Josh a fresh alternative

Not everyone starts their own political party.

Cobram Courier
National

Dead Melbourne woman’s mum speaks of loss

The mother and a cousin of the woman who died in a Melbourne brawl on the weekend are calling for justice, as police continue their investigation.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Valiant effort not enough

Yarroweyah’s netballers put up a valiant effort, but fell short of a win against Waaia on Saturday.

Cobram Courier
News

Its tourism gold for Rich River

RICH River Golf Club Resort got a lot richer on Saturday night when it was named the best tourist destination at the Riverina Murray Regional Tourism Awards.

Riverine Herald
News

Police numbers up as job continues to change

Victoria Police’s biggest ever recruiting drive continues to gather pace and Cobram’s police station has benefited from the big push to attract more people to the job.

Cobram Courier
News

Police numbers up as job continues to change

Victoria Police’s biggest ever recruiting drive continues to gather pace and Cobram’s police station has benefited from the big push to attract more people to the job.

Cobram Courier
World

Fourteen dead in Kabul blast as VP returns

At least 14 people have died and several more have been hurt after a suicide attack in Kabul greeted the return of Afghan vice president Abdul Rashid Dostum.

AAP Newswire
News

Strathmerton home destroyed by fire

A home in Strathmerton was completely destroyed by fire this morning. CFA were called to the historic single story timber building at around 4.53am, where they found the home fully engulfed by flames. “The first thing CFA did was protect the are...

Liz Mellino
News

Last year’s deer harvest largest on record

The new 2017 deer harvest report has revealed 106000 deer were taken by nearly 37000 licensed recreational deer hunters across Victoria, in what is the largest deer harvest on record.

Country News
Finance

Coopers takes can-do approach to Pale Ale

Changing tastes for beers in cans has led Coopers to add a tinnie option to its flagship Pale Ale range.

AAP Newswire
World

Fourteen dead in Kabul blast as VP returns

At least 14 people have died and several more have been hurt after a suicide attack in Kabul greeted the return of Afghan vice president Abdul Rashid Dostum.

AAP Newswire
News

Strathmerton home destroyed by fire

A home in Strathmerton was completely destroyed by fire this morning. CFA were called to the historic single story timber building at around 4.53am, where they found the home fully engulfed by flames. “The first thing CFA did was protect the are...

Liz Mellino
News

Last year’s deer harvest largest on record

The new 2017 deer harvest report has revealed 106000 deer were taken by nearly 37000 licensed recreational deer hunters across Victoria, in what is the largest deer harvest on record.

Country News
Finance

Coopers takes can-do approach to Pale Ale

Changing tastes for beers in cans has led Coopers to add a tinnie option to its flagship Pale Ale range.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

News

Tatura house damaged by fire

A Tatura property has suffered significant fire damage in the early hours of Monday morning. The Hogan St house was engulfed in flames when CFA units arrived. The road is set to be reopened shortly as CFA units from Mooroopna and Tatura have left...

Shepparton News
Breaking News

Good news for Echuca Specialist School

Education Minister James Merlino will visit Echuca Specialist School today. His office confirmed the visit this morning and said he will make an announcement. More to come

Riverine Herald
Entertainment

Emma O’Keeffe’s ready for next Ninja Warrior

Shepparton’s own ninja Emma O’Keeffe may have missed out on making it to the semi-finals of Australian Ninja Warrior, but she has vowed it will not be the last time you see her on your screens.

Liz Mellino
News

Wilson blasts critics of the port strategy

IN AN outburst of frustration Campaspe Shire councillor Leigh Wilson called out the haters on Tuesday night when council finally endorsed the Port Precinct vision and adopted the strategic direction.

Vivienne Duck
News

Women rush into their burning home to try and rescue 3 cats

TWO young women ran into a burning home on Thursday night to save their pets and finished up in Echuca hospital being treated for burns and smoke inhalation.

Vivienne Duck
News

Fight the scourge

People are being encouraged to host a social event to help put an end to family violence.

Laura Briggs
News

Feeding most in need

It is the drought relief organisation which never seems to stop, highlighting how desperate the situation is for NSW farmers.

Cobram Courier
National

Too many hanging on the telephone: survey

Telco customers are having to spend an average of 13 days trying to get problematic service issues resolved, a survey has found.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Wanganui Park Secondary College Debutante Ball

Wanganui Park Secondary College students celebrated their debutante ball on Saturday, June 30 at Eastbank

Reader Contributed
World

Documents on former Trump adviser released

The Trump administration has released documents once deemed top secret relating to the wiretapping of a onetime adviser to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.

AAP Newswire
Dairy

Fonterra backs opening price

The opening milk price of $5.80/kgMS is a strong price relative to the industry and compared to last year, Fonterra Australia managing director Rene Dedoncker said early this week.

Rodney Woods

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Local

News

Police numbers up as job continues to change

Victoria Police’s biggest ever recruiting drive continues to gather pace and Cobram’s police station has benefited from the big push to attract more people to the job.

Cobram Courier
News

Strathmerton home destroyed by fire

A home in Strathmerton was completely destroyed by fire this morning. CFA were called to the historic single story timber building at around 4.53am, where they found the home fully engulfed by flames. “The first thing CFA did was protect the are...

Liz Mellino
Sport

Valiant effort not enough

Yarroweyah’s netballers put up a valiant effort, but fell short of a win against Waaia on Saturday.

Cobram Courier
News

Feeding most in need

It is the drought relief organisation which never seems to stop, highlighting how desperate the situation is for NSW farmers.

Cobram Courier
News

New TAFE courses offer students more opportunities

Cobram district students will have greater opportunities closer to home if they wish to go to TAFE.

Cobram Courier
Sport

Strong win has dreams alive

Cobram had a simple job to do against Tongala and it carried out the task with minimum fuss.

Cobram Courier
News

Crime down in Moira Shire

Victoria’s latest crime statistics spell good news for Moira Shire residents.

Cobram Courier
Sport

Girls’ sweet taste of victory

With women’s football exploding all around the country since the inception of AFLW, the time felt right for Cobram to have a team of its own.

Cobram Courier
News

Appeal puts food on table

Cobram and district residents can help struggling families during winter by supporting Foodbank and Woolworths’ national appeal.

Cobram Courier
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EVENTS
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...

22-23

Jul

Country News
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

28-

Jul

Ruth Jellif
Events

Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market

The Kinglake Produce and Artisan Market has a variety of stalls including plants, chutneys, fresh produce, wines, jewellery, gift ware, coffee, hot and cold food plus so much more. There are also children’s activities to keep the little ones...

28-29

Jul

Country News
Events

Warrenbayne Rocks Again

With Maurice Milani

29-

Jul

Ruth Jellif
News

Josh a fresh alternative

Not everyone starts their own political party.

Cobram Courier
Sport

Hoppers blasted out of park

The torment continued for Yarroweyah on Saturday as it was obliterated by a merciless Waaia outfit.

Cobram Courier

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Regional

News

Fight the scourge

People are being encouraged to host a social event to help put an end to family violence.

Laura Briggs
News

KDHS celebrates NAIDOC Week with smoking ceremony

NAIDOC celebrations were held around the country last week, and in Kyabram the local health service held an event to remember ‘because of her, we can’.

Lachlan Durling
News

Volunteers’ efforts praised

The CFA is well known in and around Benalla, but the extent of the time and effort put in by volunteers at all times of day and night can easily go unnoticed by the wider community.

Benalla Ensign
News

Its tourism gold for Rich River

RICH River Golf Club Resort got a lot richer on Saturday night when it was named the best tourist destination at the Riverina Murray Regional Tourism Awards.

Riverine Herald
News

Comp. for young writers

Budding authors are being given the chance to have their work published in a new book.

Southern Riverina News
News

Deni Menshed is helping police look their best

The Deniliquin Menshed can now claim some responsibility for the professional appearance of our local police.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Old school site use questioned

Concerns have been raised by Member for Euroa Steph Ryan surrounding the future of the former Seymour East Primary School site.

Seymour Telegraph
Sport

Clubs agree on a merger

A NEW era begins — the Rochester Tigers and Rochester United cricket clubs will officially merge to form the Rochester Cricket Club.

Andrew Johnston
News

From the O’Keefe to simply amazing

TONI Gracia (pictured at the finish of her own enduro event), who kindly acted as a volunteer at the 2018 O’Keefe Challenge, recently participated in the American Western States.

McIvor Times
News

Kids’ camp leaders needed

Avis Weller from Girgarre is seeking leaders for a children’s holiday camp organisation.

Laura Briggs
News

Farmland values soar

The values of farmland in the district have more than doubled over the last two decades and larger farmers are becoming bigger. A recent report by Rural Bank indicates that northern Victoria values have soared from under $2,000 per hectare in 1997...

Jared Loughnan
News

A picture paints 1000 words

It’s true that a picture paints one thousand words. Billy Doolan, better known as Billy Doo, might paint with small, precise, intricate lines and dots, but behind the paint lays a big, deep and meaningful message. Born in Palm Island near...

Jarryd Barca
Sport

Shepparton United and Echuca trade blows

A potential finals preview will be on offer at Deakin Reserve tomorrow when Shepparton United and Echuca trade blows in a titanic Goulburn Valley League netball battle.

Alex Mitchell

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Rural

News

Last year’s deer harvest largest on record

The new 2017 deer harvest report has revealed 106000 deer were taken by nearly 37000 licensed recreational deer hunters across Victoria, in what is the largest deer harvest on record.

Country News
Water

Users get their total allocation

Groundwater licence holders in the Lower Campaspe Valley Water Supply Protection Area have a 100 per cent allocation for the 2018-19 season.

Country News
Animal Health

Do you have the facts on mycoplasma?

MYCOPLASMA IN dairy herds is a topical issue. Much of the media coverage has related to farm biosecurity, management options and the decision to eradicate. This article discusses mycoplasma in relation to animal health: how does Mycoplasma cause...

Gemma Chuck
Dairy

Fonterra backs opening price

The opening milk price of $5.80/kgMS is a strong price relative to the industry and compared to last year, Fonterra Australia managing director Rene Dedoncker said early this week.

Rodney Woods
Livestock

Invest in rams to lift profits

The time is right for sheep producers to capitalise on record high lamb and wool prices by investing in genetic and big data technologies, which are continuing to come down in price.

Country News
Markets

Tide turns but more needed to lift confidence

THE NEW dairy season has just commenced, and there is already plenty to keep track of. We have seen some of the highest opening prices ever announced coincide with farmer confidence hitting a multi-year low, more farmers than ever changing processor...

John Droppert
Equine

Equestrian elation

Bendigo’s Catherine McCauley College has taken out victory in the school teams event at the inter-school equestrian event held in Elmore recently.

Country News
Horticulture

Melons in comeback

Australia’s rockmelon industry is getting a helping hand from the Federal Government to help it recover from a deadly listeria outbreak that gutted the industry.

Country News
News

Burra Foods to pay for more fat

BURRA SUPPLIERS have the opportunity to be paid on a 1:1 fat to protein ratio, reflecting the strong market returns for fat. Burra suppliers had the option before the start of the season of selecting either a 1:2 fat to protein ratio or the 1:1 fat...

Dairy News
News

New habitat for wildlife at Kyabram

The viewing platform on top of Brown Snake Hill is a prime bird-watching location.

Country News
Machinery & Products

What to look for in a feed mixer

UNIFORMLY MIXED feed components provide better nutrition, improved feed efficiency and cost, and the opportunity to reduce wastage. In dry times, when much of the feed can be purchased off farm with higher costs, efficiency is even more critical...

Dairy News
Management

Water loss causes change in thinking

USING WATER in the right place at the right time is the key to future success for a young Western Australian dairy farming family. From Benger, two hours south of Perth, Mick and Sophia Giumelli are transforming their farm to reduce costs and the...

Rick Bayne
Water

Research highlights challenges

Murray-Darling Basin Authority chief executive Phillip Glyde said new research highlighted the opportunities and challenges for water managers in incorporating cultural flows into Australia’s water management framework.

Country News
Cropping

Consider silage options carefully

Making spring silage will depend on seasonal conditions that enable a genuine surplus of forage to grow or a major problem in cropping areas such as drought, late frost or hail where silage may be a salvage exercise.

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
News

Hardy-heads brought back from the brink

Four Victorian agencies have been working quietly in the state’s north to stave off the extinction of one of Australia’s most endangered native fish — with impressive results.

Country News

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National & World

National

Dead Melbourne woman’s mum speaks of loss

The mother and a cousin of the woman who died in a Melbourne brawl on the weekend are calling for justice, as police continue their investigation.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Coopers takes can-do approach to Pale Ale

Changing tastes for beers in cans has led Coopers to add a tinnie option to its flagship Pale Ale range.

AAP Newswire
World

Fourteen dead in Kabul blast as VP returns

At least 14 people have died and several more have been hurt after a suicide attack in Kabul greeted the return of Afghan vice president Abdul Rashid Dostum.

AAP Newswire
World

Documents on former Trump adviser released

The Trump administration has released documents once deemed top secret relating to the wiretapping of a onetime adviser to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Orman to ride more for Edmonds

Jockey James Orman’s win on Winter Bride has ensured he will get more rides for the powerful Toby Edmonds stable.

AAP Newswire
AFL

GWS beat Port, up to sixth on AFL ladder

The GWS Giants downed Port Adelaide by 22 points in Sunday’s AFL match in Adelaide.

AAP Newswire
National

Too many hanging on the telephone: survey

Telco customers are having to spend an average of 13 days trying to get problematic service issues resolved, a survey has found.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Superhero film director fired over tweets

Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn has been fired over a series of old tweets in which he made jokes about rape and paedophilia.

AAP Newswire
National

Labor facing historic by-election defeat

New polling shows Labor is heading for a historic by-election defeat in the Queensland seat of Longman, and could even lose the Tasmanian electorate of Braddon.

AAP Newswire