EDITOR'S PICKS

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

News

Tough fight for MP

Federal Member for Farrer Sussan Ley is expected to face the fight of her political life on May 18.

Cobram Courier
National

Coalition costing of climate plan disputed

The government’s $35 billion stamp on Labor’s climate policies is “not a credible estimate”, say the analysts credited for calculating the figure.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Mixed bag of results for sides

A-grade

Cobram Courier
News

Fire brigade info night

FOR anyone hoping to get their youngsters involved in the Echuca Fire Brigade, head down to the station on Wednesday night for a Junior Volunteer Development Program information session.

Riverine Herald
News

Deputy challenged to get Prime Minister to visit region

Berrigan Shire Mayor Matt Hannan has challenged Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack to get Prime Minister Scott Morrison to visit the local area.

Cobram Courier
News

Deputy challenged to get Prime Minister to visit region

Berrigan Shire Mayor Matt Hannan has challenged Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack to get Prime Minister Scott Morrison to visit the local area.

Cobram Courier
World

Fresh indictment for ex-Nissan boss Ghosn

Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn was indicted on a new breach of trust charge, the fourth charge against at the former auto industry senior executive.

AAP Newswire
News

Take care this Easter

In the lead up to the Easter long weekend, Royal Life Saving Australia has released new research revealing 210 Australians have drowned on public holidays in the past 15 years.

Cobram Courier
News

Powercor fined

Electricity distributor Powercor has received a hefty fine after tree branches clashed with powerlines, starting fires across regional Victoria.

Country News
Finance

National Enquirer being sold

The National Enquirer is being sold, but Financial terms were not immediately disclosed for the deal, which included two other American Media tabloids.

AAP Newswire
World

Fresh indictment for ex-Nissan boss Ghosn

Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn was indicted on a new breach of trust charge, the fourth charge against at the former auto industry senior executive.

AAP Newswire
News

Take care this Easter

In the lead up to the Easter long weekend, Royal Life Saving Australia has released new research revealing 210 Australians have drowned on public holidays in the past 15 years.

Cobram Courier
News

Powercor fined

Electricity distributor Powercor has received a hefty fine after tree branches clashed with powerlines, starting fires across regional Victoria.

Country News
Finance

National Enquirer being sold

The National Enquirer is being sold, but Financial terms were not immediately disclosed for the deal, which included two other American Media tabloids.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

News

Shepparton man caught travelling at 191km/h

Shepparton Highway Patrol officers nabbed a driver allegedly travelling at 191km/h in Shepparton about 11.50pm last night. The 20-year-old probationary driver was detected in an 80km/h zone on Goulburn Valley Highway. The Shepparton man had his...

Madeleine Caccianiga
Lifestyle

Surgeons had to put our little man back together

Levi was a first child for Tahlia and Leigh West and everything seemed to be going so well. Until Tahlia went into labour. Senior writer IVY JENSEN talked with the couple about the day their world turned upside down and how lucky they feel to have their little man home with them

Riverine Herald
Dairy

Withhold supply to get fair milk price, says Strathmerton dairy farmer

Dairy farmers have one bargaining chip.

Country News
News

My Kitchen Rules couple visit the Goulburn Valley

My Kitchen Rules contestants Mick and Jodie-Anne Barlow have teamed up with Ardmona orchardist Rocky Varapodio to support the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

Madeleine Caccianiga
News

Two cars were stolen from Moama only three days apart

POLICE are investigating after two cars were stolen from Moama within three days of each other last week.

Riverine Herald
News

Suzanna Sheed travels to Sydney for Murray-Darling Basin Plan

In a attempt to summon Shadow Water Minister Tony Burke to experience firsthand the devastating impact of the Murray Darling Basin Plan, Independent Member for Shepparton District Suzanna Sheed travelled to Sydney to showcase her concern for the region.

Madeleine Caccianiga
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

Morrison hits out at attacks on his faith

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says online comments attacking his Christian faith are from “keyboard warriors in their mother’s basement”.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Collingwood stars visit the Goulburn Valley

1. Bella Woods.

Shepparton News
World

Thai navy removes ‘seasteading’ house

A house built off the coast of of Phuket by an American-Thai couple in a practice known as “seasteading” is being removed by Thailand’s navy.

AAP Newswire
News

Automated milking systems explained

Milking from the armchair, fact or fiction? This is what researchers from the Milking Edge project will reveal to dairy farmers when they visit Dookie College in May, as part of The Murray Muster. Milking Edge is a three-year project to develop...

Dairy News

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Local

News

Deputy challenged to get Prime Minister to visit region

Berrigan Shire Mayor Matt Hannan has challenged Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack to get Prime Minister Scott Morrison to visit the local area.

Cobram Courier
News

Take care this Easter

In the lead up to the Easter long weekend, Royal Life Saving Australia has released new research revealing 210 Australians have drowned on public holidays in the past 15 years.

Cobram Courier
Sport

Mixed bag of results for sides

A-grade

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

Failure to act angers farmers

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack infuriated Southern Riverina farmers with comments about a water rally in Albury.

Cobram Courier
Sport

Debutante salutes at Cobram

Drouin couple Gary and Jodie Quinlan’s trip to Cobram last week with two-year-old colt Sahara Sirocco was certainly worthwhile.

Cobram Courier
News

Club supports groups

Community organisations have benefited from a donation from Boosey Creek Club after the organisation handed out the takings from events.

Cobram Courier
Sport

Star import steals headlines

Senior men

Cobram Courier
News

Tough fight for MP

Federal Member for Farrer Sussan Ley is expected to face the fight of her political life on May 18.

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

Tyres gone, time to celebrate

It was cause for celebration recentlyat Numurkah when Moira Shire held a party to recognise the completion of the clean up of the tyre stockpile which plagued the town for a number of years.

Cobram Courier
Sport

Back to the drawing board

An upset on the court last week against Tungamah has the Barooga A-grade going back to the drawing board and finding a play where the team will gel.

Cobram Courier

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Regional

News

Suzanna Sheed travels to Sydney for Murray-Darling Basin Plan

In a attempt to summon Shadow Water Minister Tony Burke to experience firsthand the devastating impact of the Murray Darling Basin Plan, Independent Member for Shepparton District Suzanna Sheed travelled to Sydney to showcase her concern for the region.

Madeleine Caccianiga
News

New funding for cultural rescue

THE National Library of Australia has announced the 2018 community heritage grants program which is providing grants of up to $15,000 to assist in the preservation of cultural heritage collections of national significance.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Sheds and more

Best Leisure Industries on Irwin Rd is continuing to expand its Best Lifestyle Units business alongside its manufacturing and construction of sheds, carports and bars.

Benalla Ensign
News

Fire brigade info night

FOR anyone hoping to get their youngsters involved in the Echuca Fire Brigade, head down to the station on Wednesday night for a Junior Volunteer Development Program information session.

Riverine Herald
News

Healthy eating program was a hit in local schools

Did you know that only five per cent of New South Wales children are eating enough vegetables?

Southern Riverina News
News

Quality fish caught locally

Fantastic to see so many anglers getting out and about over the past couple of weeks and also the quality of fish being caught.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Nationals calling for certainty on rail upgrade

The Victorian Nationals have called on Federal Labor Leader Bill Shorten to guarantee he will upgrade the north-east line if elected to government this year.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Glide into Strathallan says group

THE Echuca Kanyapella Landcare Group is encouraging people in the twin towns to make a trip to visit the Strathallan Glider Sanctuary after a recent tour there.

Campaspe News
News

Come and see Authors Up Close and personal

ON SATURDAY, April 27, Heathcote’s Palling Bros Brewery and Mudwood Studio in conjunction with Northern Books, will host Authors Up Close.

McIvor Times
News

Young and old learn about bats

Nearly 200 locals have flocked to Tatura’s Cussen Park to learn about bats.

Tatura Guardian
News

West Corurgan celebrates 50 years

The West Corurgan private irrigation scheme celebrated its 50th anniversary at their original pumps sight in Corowa on Friday. Close to a hundred people gathered at the original sight for a luncheon, and to hear board members of past and present...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Corowa-Wahgunyah Good Friday Appeal receives massive boost

The 2019 Good Friday Appeal tally for Corowa-Wahgunyah has received a massive boost thanks to the generosity of local farmers and stock agents, with close to $13,000 being raised through a sheep drive at the Corowa saleyards on Monday. Steve...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Echuca young stars shine bright in win

Having the supreme talents of Andrew Walker, Peter Faulks and Tim Allan alongside them during the week at training and on game-day seems to have rubbed off on Echuca’s brigade of young players.

Aydin Payne

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Rural

News

Powercor fined

Electricity distributor Powercor has received a hefty fine after tree branches clashed with powerlines, starting fires across regional Victoria.

Country News
Water

Government commits to ongoing water reforms

The Federal Government has officially responded to a Productivity Commission inquiry into the National Water Initiative, saying it remains committed to the plan.

Country News
Animal Health

Proof how critical calf care is

Half of a cow’s lifetime height and growth is achieved in the first six months of its life, according to a visiting American calf-rearing specialist. David Kuehnel was raised on a family farm in Wisconsin, which reared 1200 specially-fed veal...

Dairy News
News

Automated milking systems explained

Milking from the armchair, fact or fiction? This is what researchers from the Milking Edge project will reveal to dairy farmers when they visit Dookie College in May, as part of The Murray Muster. Milking Edge is a three-year project to develop...

Dairy News
Livestock

Calls for input to reference group

DataGene is on the lookout for dairy farmers who keep meticulous records to join Ginfo, the industry’s national reference group for genetic information.

Country News
Markets

The rise of dairy alternative drinks in Australian supermarkets

Australians love dairy products and consume more dairy per capita than most other developed countries. In 2018 Australians drank close to 102 litres of milk per person with a proportion accounted for in coffees. More recently there has been an...

Sofia Omstedt
News

Government focus on farm productivity

The Federal Government is investing $5.93million in new research, extension and adoption to boost farm productivity through well managed dams and shelterbelts. The project will also measure the biodiversity benefits of farm dams and shelterbelts.

Country News
Horticulture

Horticulture code changes in place, despite grower opposition

Changes to the Horticulture Code officially came into effect on Monday, despite widespread opposition from the industry.

Country News
News

Groups divided on dairy code

The Federal Government’s decision to move forward with a mandatory code of conduct has been met with disappointment by the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria , but welcomed by Australian Dairy Farmers. The UDV is worried the code won’t deliver what...

Dairy News
News

Paddlers pick up river trash

A special clean-up team hit the Goulburn River on April 7 hoping to reinvigorate the waterways and native surrounds.

Ashlea Witoslawski
Machinery & Products

For sale: wear and tear on patience

Buying things is easy, most of the time. Not as easy as it should be, of course. I for one have had far too many experiences along the lines of “Sorry mate, is me coming here to spend my money at your establishment an inconvenience to you?” In...

John Droppert
Management

Spot on with grazing management

Jan Giliam focuses on grazing management and benchmarks profit by how much of that home-grown pasture feeds his milking herd. To do that, he relies on an annual rainfall of about 1000 mm to produce grass and 2000 wrapped bales of pasture silage. He...

Jeanette Severs
Water

Meeting no joy for irrigators

A meeting with Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s head of river operations in Deniliquin has left irrigators and locals fuming, stating they were left with no confidence the Murray River is being run efficiently.

Country News
Cropping

Herbicide resistance link

Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation research has shown a link between cropping practices and the evolution of herbicide resistance in the weed annual rye-grass, highlighting the need to rotate chemical and non-chemical weed control.

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

Deputy PM faces challenge

Michael McCormack slid into the deputy prime ministership in the slipstream of Barnaby Joyce’s lurid soap opera.

Country News

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National & World

National

Coalition costing of climate plan disputed

The government’s $35 billion stamp on Labor’s climate policies is “not a credible estimate”, say the analysts credited for calculating the figure.

AAP Newswire
Finance

National Enquirer being sold

The National Enquirer is being sold, but Financial terms were not immediately disclosed for the deal, which included two other American Media tabloids.

AAP Newswire
World

Fresh indictment for ex-Nissan boss Ghosn

Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn was indicted on a new breach of trust charge, the fourth charge against at the former auto industry senior executive.

AAP Newswire
World

Thai navy removes ‘seasteading’ house

A house built off the coast of of Phuket by an American-Thai couple in a practice known as “seasteading” is being removed by Thailand’s navy.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Plan B for Tony Gollan-trained pair

Trainer Tony Gollan has been forced to revert to a back-up plan after he was scratching two stable stars because of a wet Doomben track.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Demons hurt by coach Goodwin’s AFL barb

Melbourne captain Jack Viney says the Demons will be a more physical prospect when they clash with Richmond in the AFL.

AAP Newswire
National

Morrison hits out at attacks on his faith

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says online comments attacking his Christian faith are from “keyboard warriors in their mother’s basement”.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Brandi Carlile takes Dave Grohl busking

Seattle music superstars Brandi Carlile and Dave Grohl have gone busking in front of the Pike Place Market in Seattle.

AAP Newswire
National

WWI soldier identified a century later

The family of a World War I soldier had started to lose hope he would be able to be identified a century after the battle of Fromelles.

AAP Newswire