EDITOR'S PICKS

No final election vote for Bob Hawke

Bob Hawke didn’t cast his vote Saturday’s federal election but died believing he had contributed everything he could.

AAP Newswire

38 minutes ago

Mixed round for Roar

Reserves

Cobram Courier

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

Tea time at Lowes raises almost $10 000

Lowes petrol station hosted its ninth annual Biggest Morning Tea last week, with almost $10000 raised for Cancer Council Australia.

Cobram Courier

Tea time at Lowes raises almost $10 000

Lowes petrol station hosted its ninth annual Biggest Morning Tea last week, with almost $10000 raised for Cancer Council Australia.

Cobram Courier

Right set for gains in European elections

Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn are both expected to face a drubbing as Britain heads to the polls for the European elections on Thursday.

AAP Newswire

Local government rating system to be reviewed

The Victorian Government is putting local government rating system under the microscope, to make sure councils were held accountable to the ratepayers they represented.

Cobram Courier

Boost for artisans

Four Goulburn Valley businesses have received a leg up thanks to a recent grant aimed at spreading local produce further across the state.

Country News

Finance

Powerwrap begins trading under IPO price

Shares in Melbourne-based wealth management platform Powerwrap have begun trading on the ASX, down 10% from their IPO price.

AAP Newswire

Right set for gains in European elections

Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn are both expected to face a drubbing as Britain heads to the polls for the European elections on Thursday.

AAP Newswire

Local government rating system to be reviewed

The Victorian Government is putting local government rating system under the microscope, to make sure councils were held accountable to the ratepayers they represented.

Cobram Courier

Boost for artisans

Four Goulburn Valley businesses have received a leg up thanks to a recent grant aimed at spreading local produce further across the state.

Country News

Finance

Powerwrap begins trading under IPO price

Shares in Melbourne-based wealth management platform Powerwrap have begun trading on the ASX, down 10% from their IPO price.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

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

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

Olivia returns home to the nest

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

Riverine Herald

20 May 2019

House fire in Mooroopna overnight

A family has escaped from their Mooroopna home after a fire started in one of the bedrooms. A woman woke to the sound of a smoke alarm around 1am on Thursday. Looking for the cause, she opened one of the bedrooms to a large amount of smoke. Quickly...

Shepparton News

Store tells rejects to grow up and get lost

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

Ivy Jensen

House fire in Mooroopna overnight

Shepparton 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

08 Feb 2019

NSW triple killer Rees’ parole overturned

Triple murderer Berwyn Rees has had his parole overturned by NSW’s highest court after a judge found the impact on victims’ families weren’t fully considered.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

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

NZ chopper crash pilot improperly trained

Two Australians were among seven killed in a 2015 helicopter crash in New Zealand’s south, and crash investigators say the pilot wasn’t given proper training.

AAP Newswire

Extra value to capture in technology

Dairy farmers use technology on farm to assist with everyday tasks and don’t necessarily make the most of the data it collects. That’s according to the preliminary findings of research into NSW dairy farmers’ use of the technology on-farm to...

Dairy News

Local

Tea time at Lowes raises almost $10 000

Lowes petrol station hosted its ninth annual Biggest Morning Tea last week, with almost $10000 raised for Cancer Council Australia.

Cobram Courier

Local government rating system to be reviewed

The Victorian Government is putting local government rating system under the microscope, to make sure councils were held accountable to the ratepayers they represented.

Cobram Courier

Mixed round for Roar

Reserves

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

Damian Drum is first Federal Member for Nicholls

Damian Drum has wiped the floor with his opponents to become the first Federal Member for Nicholls after his seat of Murray disappeared in a radical redistribution.

Charmayne Allison

7 hours ago

Heartstopping interleague win for Murray

For the Murray Netball League interleague side, revenge is a dish best served cold.

Liam Nash

CobCab project receives a boost

Transport around town for Cobram’s elderly is a step closer thanks to a donation from Cobram Community Enterprise.

Cobram Courier

9 hours ago

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

12 hours ago

National Walk Safely to School Day celebrated

Cobram Anglican Grammar School students had a spring in their step on Friday as they celebrated National Walk Safely to School Day.

Cobram Courier

10 hours ago

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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

Independent happy with attention on seat

Although he posed a serious threat to Liberal stalwart Sussan Ley’s six-term reign, independent hopeful Kevin Mack was unsuccessful on election night.

Cobram Courier

Vital role of volunteers acknowledged

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

Cobram Courier

Regional

House fire in Mooroopna overnight

Shepparton News

Landcare grants up for grabs

MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh is encouraging volunteers helping to protect and restore Victoria’s land and environment to consider applying for funding under the latest round of Victorian Landcare grants.

Kyabram Free Press

Take control of your health

As part of Spinal Health Week 2019 (May 20 to 26), Dr Toby Fraser, chiropractor from Benalla Chiropractic Centre and Dr Michelle Lloyd from Carrier St Chiropractic are encouraging Australians to take control of their health, regardless of age, by making chiropractic part of their spinal healthcare regime.

Benalla Ensign

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

Speak Up: ‘We do not have time to waste’

The Speak Up Campaign has congratulated Sussan Ley on her re-election as federal Member for Farrer and says it presents a fresh opportunity for improved water policy and management.

Southern Riverina 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

Having a say on mental health

Locals had their voices heard when the Royal Commission into Victoria’s mental health system ran a community consultation session last week.

Seymour Telegraph

$2m injection for Victorian wineries

THE state government is backing Victoria’s world-class wine industry, with a grants program to support the growth of the state’s wineries, increase visitors to wine regions, boost exports and support local jobs.

McIvor Times

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

‘Encouraging to receive votes’

Despite running a limited campaign due to personal circumstances, Greens candidate Nickee Freeman was pleased to receive more than 3.5 per cent of the primary vote.

Tatura Guardian

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

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

13 hours ago

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

20 May 2019

Rural

Boost for artisans

Four Goulburn Valley businesses have received a leg up thanks to a recent grant aimed at spreading local produce further across the state.

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

Extra value to capture in technology

Dairy News

Livestock

Strong livestock prices provide relief for drought-affected farmers, says NSW Farmers Association

Resilient beef and sheep prices have provided a dose of relief for many farming enterprises amidst a severe drought across most of eastern Australia.

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

National ranch horse show comes to Elmore

Wyuna’s Bruno Robinson has come out on top at the recent Australian Ranch Horse Remuda Show.

Country News

10 hours ago

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

13 hours ago

VR Tokyo tops BPI index

VR Tokyo is leading the Balanced Performance Index (BPI) in Australia with a BPI of $298, according to April proofs. Viking Genetics Australian business manager, Anna Norgren said there was no doubt: this sire was one of a kind and a “must have”...

Dairy News

Grants on offer

Volunteer groups working to protect and restore Victoria’s land and environment for future generations can apply for a Victorian Landcare grant.

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

18 Feb 2019

Tax fraud conviction

A director of a labour hire company has been sentenced to six months’ jail after he was convicted of pay as you go withholding (PAYGW) fraud.

Country News

12 hours ago

National & World

No final election vote for Bob Hawke

Bob Hawke didn’t cast his vote Saturday’s federal election but died believing he had contributed everything he could.

AAP Newswire

38 minutes ago

Finance

Powerwrap begins trading under IPO price

Shares in Melbourne-based wealth management platform Powerwrap have begun trading on the ASX, down 10% from their IPO price.

AAP Newswire

Right set for gains in European elections

Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn are both expected to face a drubbing as Britain heads to the polls for the European elections on Thursday.

AAP Newswire

NZ chopper crash pilot improperly trained

Two Australians were among seven killed in a 2015 helicopter crash in New Zealand’s south, and crash investigators say the pilot wasn’t given proper training.

AAP Newswire

Horse Racing

Racehorse owner accused of drug smuggling

High profile racehorse owner Damion Flower has faced court accused of being involved in a cocaine smuggling ring operating out of Sydney airport.

AAP Newswire

AFL

Magpie Daniel Wells named for AFL return

Injury-prone Collingwood veteran Daniel Wells will play against Sydney on Friday night after earning a long-awaited AFL recall.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago