EDITOR'S PICKS

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

Sport

Roar downed at home by Albury

Cobram Roar shipped six goals for the second match in a row on Sunday, going down 6-4 at home to Albury City.

Cobram Courier
National

Morrison set to head to north Queensland

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will travel to north Queensland for his first official trip after being re-elected on Saturday.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Roar downed at home by Albury

Cobram Roar shipped six goals for the second match in a row on Sunday, going down 6-4 at home to Albury City.

Cobram Courier
News

What makes a healthy board?

MONGOLIAN health officials dropped into Echuca Regional Health recently to gather hot tips on running a successful health service board.

Riverine Herald
News

Sussan Ley crushes all comers to retain Farrer

Despite many commentators expecting Sussan Ley to be fighting for her political life on Saturday night, she swept into her seventh parliament, crushing all-comers — including high-profile and heavily backed water candidate Kevin Mack.

Charmayne Allison
News

Sussan Ley crushes all comers to retain Farrer

Despite many commentators expecting Sussan Ley to be fighting for her political life on Saturday night, she swept into her seventh parliament, crushing all-comers — including high-profile and heavily backed water candidate Kevin Mack.

Charmayne Allison
World

Judge refuses to block Trump bank subpoena

A US judge has refused to block congressional subpoenas seeking financial records from banks that did business with President Donald Trump.

AAP Newswire
News

Inspiring Paralympian speaks in Cobram

Paralympian Eliza Ault-Connell was in Cobram last Wednesday, speaking to almost 300 people about her life story and how she overcame extreme adversity.

Cobram Courier
News

Solar farm build under way

Enel Green Power Australia has started construction of the 34MW Cohuna Solar Farm at Horfield.

Country News
Finance

ASX expected to dip at start of trade

The futures market is pointing to a dip in the ASX at the start of trade.

AAP Newswire
World

Judge refuses to block Trump bank subpoena

A US judge has refused to block congressional subpoenas seeking financial records from banks that did business with President Donald Trump.

AAP Newswire
News

Inspiring Paralympian speaks in Cobram

Paralympian Eliza Ault-Connell was in Cobram last Wednesday, speaking to almost 300 people about her life story and how she overcame extreme adversity.

Cobram Courier
News

Solar farm build under way

Enel Green Power Australia has started construction of the 34MW Cohuna Solar Farm at Horfield.

Country News
Finance

ASX expected to dip at start of trade

The futures market is pointing to a dip in the ASX at the start of trade.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

News

Car runs into house in Shepparton

A car has hit a house on the corner of Archer St and Stanley St at about 3.15 this afternoon. The vehicle left the road and travelled through a fence before coming to a hault. Police and CFA are on scene. The Archer St entrance to Stanley St is...

Ashlea Witoslawski
Sport

GVL: JR’s top 50

Tatura icon John Ryan has delivered yet another eye-catching Goulburn Valley League top 50, with Seymour superstar Jason Cole claiming his rightful place at the top of the pack.

Alex Mitchell
Sport

Olivia returns home to the nest

SOMETIMES the lure of home is just too strong to ignore.

Riverine Herald
News

Store tells rejects to grow up and get lost

ECHUCA’S Reject Shop is being targeted by senseless vandals.

Ivy Jensen
News

RSPCA’s 25th Million Paws Walk on this Sunday

Animal lovers from across the Goulburn Valley are set to break records this weekend at the 25th annual RSPCA Million Paws Walk.

Madeleine Caccianiga
News

Car runs into house in Shepparton

A car has hit a house on the corner of Archer St and Stanley St at about 3.15 this afternoon. The vehicle left the road and travelled through a fence before coming to a hault. Police and CFA are on scene. The Archer St entrance to Stanley St is...

Ashlea Witoslawski
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
National

Women work better in warmer offices: study

Women’s brains work better when the office air conditioning is set at a higher temperature while men prefer it cooler, according to the results of a new study.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

St Georges Road celebrates families week

A number of community organisations came together for the fifth annual Families Week event at St Georges Road Primary School yesterday.

Tara Whitsed
World

Leadsom resigns over new Brexit approach

The leader of Britain’s lower house has resigned from Prime Minister Theresa May’s government, saying she does not believe in the current approach.

AAP Newswire
Dairy

Dairy farmers shown glimmer of hope at industry update in Kyabram

Dairy farmers attending an industry update by rural bank Rabobank in Kyabram last week were shown a glimmer of hope.

Geoff Adams

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Local

News

Sussan Ley crushes all comers to retain Farrer

Despite many commentators expecting Sussan Ley to be fighting for her political life on Saturday night, she swept into her seventh parliament, crushing all-comers — including high-profile and heavily backed water candidate Kevin Mack.

Charmayne Allison
News

Inspiring Paralympian speaks in Cobram

Paralympian Eliza Ault-Connell was in Cobram last Wednesday, speaking to almost 300 people about her life story and how she overcame extreme adversity.

Cobram Courier
Sport

Roar downed at home by Albury

Cobram Roar shipped six goals for the second match in a row on Sunday, going down 6-4 at home to Albury City.

Cobram Courier
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
News

Fund dialysis in Cobram: MP

A local MP has called on the Victorian Premier to fund dialysis at Cobram District Health in the budget.

Cobram Courier
Sport

Vital role of volunteers acknowledged

This week is National Volunteer Week, a time to acknowledge the contributions of volunteers across Australia.

Cobram Courier
News

One Nation candidate polls well

While Damian Drum won the newly-formed Federal seat of Nicholls within an hour of the polls closing on Saturday, One Nation’s Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell made her presence felt, picking up 11.27 per cent of the vote.

Cobram Courier
Sport

Podium finish for Hamilton on island

Local race car driver Ben Hamilton achieved a podium finish at Phillip Island on May 4 and 5.

Cobram Courier
News

Family escapes house fire

Six people safely escaped a house fire in Numurkah early Tuesday.

Cobram Courier
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EVENTS
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...

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Simone Dunne
Events

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

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Simone Dunne
Events

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...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Rochester Town Market

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

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Simone Dunne
News

One in four voters cast their vote early

A record 16.4million Australians were enrolled to vote in Saturday’s federal election, with more than four million people — one on in four — voting before election day, up from one in five in 2016.

Cobram Courier
Sport

Tough day for Murray sides

As the sun set above the picturesque Rumbalara oval on Saturday afternoon, the Murray Football League’s seniors walked off the park having fallen 45 points short of Wimmera.

Cobram Courier

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Regional

News

Car runs into house in Shepparton

A car has hit a house on the corner of Archer St and Stanley St at about 3.15 this afternoon. The vehicle left the road and travelled through a fence before coming to a hault. Police and CFA are on scene. The Archer St entrance to Stanley St is...

Ashlea Witoslawski
News

Little stars come out to play

EVERY child was a star when Bambini Childcare Services and Kyabram Youth Club combined to celebrate National Family Day Care Week recently.

Holly Tregenza
News

High praise

Cooinda’s latest staff survey, conducted in Apri,l has returned excellent results with more than 93 per cent of staff reporting they would recommend Cooinda to family, friends and others.

Benalla Ensign
News

What makes a healthy board?

MONGOLIAN health officials dropped into Echuca Regional Health recently to gather hot tips on running a successful health service board.

Riverine Herald
News

Multi-million dollar loss

Grain production in the local district is ‘‘the lowest in over a decade’’ according to GrainCorp, which recently announced a statutory net loss after tax of $59 million in its half year 2019 financial results.

Southern Riverina News
News

Discover what’s available across the Edward River

Just a hop, skip and a jump from Deniliquin’s central business district is another collection of Deniliquin businesses and services that form the North Deniliquin network.

Cognitives Editor
News

Program can aid early detection

Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer related death in Australia with 17000 people diagnosed each year.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Hat-trick for Chesters

LISA Chesters has scored a victory in the federal election, returning for her third term as the member for Bendigo.

Vanessa Wiltshire
News

One farmer tells her story: ‘Every day we pray for rain’

THE seasons have well and truly shifted, and, with autumn has come welcome – and much needed – rain. But the seasons are temporary. Within a matter of months, spring will arrive, giving way to the heat of summer once again.

Vanessa Wiltshire
News

Damian Drum wins Nicholls seat

Elated yet humble, Nationals candidate Damian Drum is delighted to resume his role as the Federal Member for Nicholls after winning 52.17per cent of the primary vote at Saturday’s election.

Ashlea Witoslawski
News

Regional drivers relaxed attitude risk

The Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) is imploring regional Victorian drivers to choose road safety, with admissions of risky road behaviour significantly higher amongst rural road users compared to city drivers. Despite road trauma being the...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

EPA’s online help for farmers

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has a one stop shop for online advice for the agricultural community, and is taking requests on what farmers need next. EPA Executive Director Damian Wells says there’s already a lot of useful...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

GVL claim senior interleague win

The march towards the top of the AFL Victoria Community Championships rankings ladder continued for the Goulburn Valley League on Saturday with a comfortable victory against Western Region Football League.

Tyler Maher

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Rural

News

Solar farm build under way

Enel Green Power Australia has started construction of the 34MW Cohuna Solar Farm at Horfield.

Country News
Water

Reforms ‘first step’

An emergency water allocation for the dairy industry should be one of four steps taken to improve the management of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, according to a leading think-tank.

Country News
Animal Health

Tips to reduce mastitis risk at calving

For most cows, the highest risk period for new mastitis infections will be the calving period — we consider this to be from two weeks before she calves until two weeks after she has calved. During this stressful period, cows’ natural defence...

Rod Dyson
Dairy

Dairy farmers shown glimmer of hope at industry update in Kyabram

Dairy farmers attending an industry update by rural bank Rabobank in Kyabram last week were shown a glimmer of hope.

Geoff Adams
Livestock

National herd drops

Ongoing drought in many production areas of Australia combined with unprecedented flooding in north-west Queensland in February has resulted in the largest drop in the national herd in decades, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s Cattle Industry Projections April update.

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

Power cost cut appeals

A 73 per cent reduction in electricity costs for pumping irrigation water would be music to the ears of producers, according to the National Irrigators’ Council.

Country News
Horticulture

SPC organic tomatoes hit supermarket shelves

A new range of Goulburn Valley organic tomatoes will hit supermarket shelves this week, launched by SPC.

Country News
News

Find the right cows for your farm

The new sire proofs were very exciting for the industry and LIC again had a strong showing across the various breeds, LIC Australia sales and operations manager Mike Rose said. “Instead of focusing on individual sires that are performing well, I...

Dairy News
News

Pigs a problem

A three-year project aiming to reduce the impacts of feral pigs on public land in a targeted location in north-east Victoria has commenced.

Country News
Machinery & Products

Office to cab software

Farmers Edge has released an app-based in-field intelligence tool that provides a seamless digital experience from the office to the cab. Digitally linking growers, dealers, retailers, trusted advisers and other key stakeholders, the In-Cab Tool...

Dairy News
Management

Data broadens management options

There has been a strong emphasis on data collection for farm businesses in recent years, but ensuring it translates into real, profitable outcomes remains a key challenge for many, according to one Nuffield scholar. Tasmanian dairy farmer Duncan...

Dairy News
Water

Speak Up wants politics left out of plan fix

Any royal commission into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan must be a genuine effort to solve problems, not another game of political point-scoring, and examine the Water Act itself, according to Speak Up.

Country News
Cropping

Soil results will influence advice

The soil sampling phase of a new Grains Research and Development Corporation investment has been successfully completed as the project team now looks to provide nutrient recommendations based on the results.

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
News

Motion to withhold milk due to low prices fails

A suggestion from northern Victorian dairy farmers that they should consider withholding their milk from processors due to poor farm gate prices, failed when put to the vote at the recent UDV annual conference.

Country News

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National & World

National

Morrison set to head to north Queensland

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will travel to north Queensland for his first official trip after being re-elected on Saturday.

AAP Newswire
Finance

ASX expected to dip at start of trade

The futures market is pointing to a dip in the ASX at the start of trade.

AAP Newswire
World

Judge refuses to block Trump bank subpoena

A US judge has refused to block congressional subpoenas seeking financial records from banks that did business with President Donald Trump.

AAP Newswire
World

Leadsom resigns over new Brexit approach

The leader of Britain’s lower house has resigned from Prime Minister Theresa May’s government, saying she does not believe in the current approach.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Savigne improves Queensland Oaks ranking

Savigne, a half-sister to Doncaster Mile winner Kermadec, is set to follow her older sibling onto the Group One stage after scoring at Canterbury.

AAP Newswire
AFL

GWS’ Lloyd nails down another AFL season

The late-blooming AFL career of former carpenter Daniel Lloyd will extend to at least a fourth season after he signed a one-year contract extension with GWS.

AAP Newswire
National

Women work better in warmer offices: study

Women’s brains work better when the office air conditioning is set at a higher temperature while men prefer it cooler, according to the results of a new study.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Daniel Craig injured on set of Bond film

James Bond star Daniel Craig is undergoing minor ankle surgery after he was injured while filming the 25th instalment of the franchise in Jamaica.

AAP Newswire
National

Infrastructure, health headline Tas budget

Tasmania’s treasurer Peter Gutwein will hand down his sixth state budget and has previously indicated that difficult decisions needed to be made.

AAP Newswire