Campaspe News

Foxy and JR

GVL Footy Show: Week 24

It’s set to be a bumper clash in the Goulburn Valley League, with Kyabram v Echuca facing off in the grand final. Foxy and JR preview the action

Shepparton News

12 hours ago

Home is where the Salvos’ heart is

The Salvation Army Home League of Rochester celebrated its 116th anniversary on

James Arbuthnott

Rochester’s Pioneers leave plenty to be admired

THE NAB league season came to an end for the Bendigo Pioneers on August 24, with the side falling in a wildcard clash with Northern Knights.

Brayden May

15 hours ago

Rochester’s Pioneers leave plenty to be admired

THE NAB league season came to an end for the Bendigo Pioneers on August 24, with the side falling in a wildcard clash with Northern Knights.

Brayden May

15 hours ago

They see me rollin’

Elmore Bakery’s pepper steak pie won gold for the second year in a row at the Great Aussie Pie competition in Sydney this week.

James Arbuthnott

Young Tigers claim awards

ROCHESTER junior football club have celebrated their 2019 success after they held their junior presentation day earlier this month.

Brayden May

Most popular

Man dead in suspicious circumstances

A man was located with life-threatening injuries on the Murray Valley Highway in Cohuna. It is believed the incident happened about 6am but the man was unable to be revived and died at the scene. More to come

Riverine Herald

Breaking News

Echuca man charged with murder over Cohuna shooting

Homicide Squad detectives have charged an Echuca man with murder following the death of another man in Daltons Bridge near Cohuna yesterday. A 29-year-old Daltons Bridge man was located with life threatening injuries at an address on Easton Rd...

Riverine Herald

14 Sep 2019

Homicide detectives investigate drug link to Cohuna murder

HOMICIDE detectives from Melbourne have arrived in Cohuna following the murder of a man in the Murray river town. It is understood they are investigating possible drug links to the shooting death. They have been joined at the scene – near the...

Riverine Herald

Gunshot tears the heart out of Cohuna innocence

AN EARLY morning shooting has robbed a small country community of its innocence, catapulted into the spotlight as detectives, uniformed police and specialist units poured into Cohuna on Friday. It was a day that began as mundane as most for the...

Ivy Jensen

16 Sep 2019

Rochester woman to be registered sex offender for life

Riverine Herald

Locky Consolidated wins interschool athletics day

Students from Lockington Consolidated recently competed in the interschool athletic sports in Echuca. Over two days, they worked at the competition and brought home the gold.

James Arbuthnott

Rochester woman to be registered sex offender for life

Riverine Herald

Rochester Tennis Club recruits Bendigo coach Paul Condliffe

Rochester Tennis Club has recruited the knowledge and experience of Bendigo coach Paul Condliffe for Thursday afternoons.

James Arbuthnott

EVENTS

Hoopercise

A ridiculously fun way to get fit for all ages. Hoopercise burns mega calories in a super playful environment filled with FUN! Hula hooping tones arms, legs, abs and butt and gives you a dance based, sweaty cardio workout. It’s good for your...

Madeleine Caccianiga

21 Sep

River Rubbish Clean Up

Shepparton Canoe Club’s kayaks will be put to the test while being loaded up with rubbish straight from the Goulburn River. The club along RiverConnect and Veolia will team up again to continue monthly river clean ups

Madeleine Caccianiga

22 Sep

Orienteering

Orienteering is a sport for all ages and abilities that keeps your body fit and mind active. Use a map to find check points in our beautiful landscape. No prior experience is necessary - just a sense of adventure

Madeleine Caccianiga

22 Sep

Come and Try Croquet

Join Valley Sport for fun interactive physical activity session where you can learn to play croquet!

Madeleine Caccianiga

23 Sep

Regional

Man known to frequent Murchison wanted on warrants

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Pita Tuitavake who is known to frequent Murchison.

Shepparton News

7 hours ago

No excuse to be bored these school holidays

SCHOOL holidays are just days away and there is plenty to be excited about if you have got school-aged children.

Kyabram Free Press

8 hours ago

Exhilarating ride one to remember for Benalla group

What unites us, excites us.

Meg Saultry

8 hours ago

Police crack down on rural crime

POLICE are cracking down on rural crime across the Murray River Police District.

Ivy Jensen

9 hours ago

Students attend dance camp

Budding Finley and Jerilderie dancers refined their skills and learnt new ones at the 2019 Aspire Me Dance Camp last week. The annual event saw 28 students from 10 schools across the district — including Finley and Jerilderie public schools —...

Southern Riverina News

RAAF hot air balloon tours through Cobram

Students got to experience the thrills of being in a hot air balloon last Friday morning as the RAAF stopped in at Cobram Primary School.

Dylan Arvela

Aspiring dancers showcase skills

Budding dancers refined their skills and learnt new ones at the 2019 Aspire Me Dance Camp last week. The annual event saw 28 students from 10 schools across the district attend the overnight camp, which was held at the old Regent Theatre home of the...

Olivia Duffey

R U OK? Asking for help shows strength

IN 2017 more than 3000 Australians died by suicide. It is the leading cause of death for people aged 15-44. In any given year, over 65,000 Australians make a suicide attempt. Males are three times more likely than females to die this way.

Vanessa Wiltshire

Tatura’s first ambulance station opened by Victorian Premier

Tatura’s first ambulance station was officially opened yesterday by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and Health Minister Jenny Mikakos.

Ashlea Witoslawski

15 hours ago

Field Day to showcase local research

Grain growers and advisors are invited to the Riverine Plains Inc and FAR Australia Spring Field Day to be held at the Riverine Research Centre, Yarrawonga, on Tuesday, September 24. Riverine Plains Inc Chairman, Ian Trevethan said the Riverine...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

6 hours ago

Opportunity to talk health in a town near you

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is providing locals an opportunity to share their stories about health in our region in an effort to learn more about what is working well, what can be improved and ideas to better support communities in...

Corowa Free Press

10 hours ago

Henderson dreams big after team of the year nod

A move back into the forward half has paid dividends for Jack Henderson, with the former Deniliquin Rams junior being named in the VFL Team of the Year last week.

Jamie Lowe

9 hours ago

Galleries

Mooroopna Primary School students compete at annual athletics day

Mooroopna Primary School students braved the winter chills yesterday for the annual House Athletics Day.

Madeleine Caccianiga

26 Aug 2019

Rural

Breaking News

Sack water minister, says Sheed

Shepparton’s independent state MP, Suzanna Sheed, has called for the sacking of federal water minister, David Littleproud, adding to the chorus of dissatisfaction over the way the Murray Darling Basin plan is being implemented. Only two weeks ago...

Geoff Adams

14 hours ago

Water

Littleproud asks ACCC to investigate allegations in the water market

Allegations of investors hoarding millions of litres of water in the Murray-Darling Basin will face scrutiny from the competition watchdog after farmers urged the Federal Government to take action.

Rodney Woods

Animal Health

Nutrition will aid heifer growth

WELL-GROWN HEIFERS are more likely to reach their full potential for milk production and recover their rearing costs earlier, therefore it is key to have a management plan for your heifers and not neglect them. The critical times for feeding young...

Dairy News

Farming smarter reaps rewards for SA farm

PRODUCING 2.1 million litres of milk with an annual rainfall of 350 mm has meant Gary and Ros Zweck and their son Justin have had to farm smarter. Their system is based around a TMR and a feed pad which can challenge controlling cell counts and...

Dairy News

10 hours ago

Livestock

Flock rams up for sale at Murchison East

Murchison East’s Heathmar Poll Dorset Stud will hold its 17th on-property sale on September 26, with 80 flock rams up for auction.

Rodney Woods

Markets

Australian milk production continues to slide, while global markets present opportunities

THE 2018–19 season will most certainly be remembered as an exceptionally challenging season for the Australian dairy industry. Universally high feed costs, record high temporary irrigation water costs and widespread dry seasonal conditions have...

Sofia Omstedt

12 Jul 2019

Sheed calls for Victorian Government to investigate claims about Lower Lakes

State Member for Shepparton Suzanna Sheed has called on the Victorian Government to vigorously investigate claims made by Professor Peter Gell that the South Australian Lower Lakes were not freshwater but estaurine prior to human intervention.

Rodney Woods

Horticulture

$10m to help combat pest

A further $10million has been invested into sterile fruit fly research as part of a three-year Hort Innovation-managed project.

Country News

24 Jul 2019

Dairy

Farm profits fall to 13-year low in Victoria’s northern dairy region

Farm profits in Victoria’s northern dairy region fell to record lows in 2018-19, as dry conditions and high input costs continued to plague farmers.

Rodney Woods

Cancer takes Shepparton livestock agent

Tony Pianto knew he was going to die.

Geoff Adams

Machinery & Products

Sneak peek of new tractor technology at AgQuip

VISITORS TO this year’s AgQuip Field Days from August 20 to 22 at Gunnedah enjoyed a sneak peek at the next generation in Case IH’s high-horsepower tractor technology. The new AFS Connect Magnum, powered by the company’s Advanced Farming...

Dairy News

Management

Efficiencies in scale as US producers expand operation

EVERYTHING LOOKED new. There were no marks on the walls and any manure which splashed on the milking machines was quickly pressure cleaned-off. The 80 Holsteins calmly chewing their cuds where spinning around on a shiny rotary platform. Above all...

Dairy News

Water

Ryan pressures Littleproud over basin plan policy

Victorian Shadow Water Minister Steph Ryan has urged Federal Water Minister David Littleproud to introduce the National Party’s new approach to Murray-Darling Basin Plan policy into parliament as soon as possible.

Rodney Woods

16 Sep 2019

Cropping

Survey into skills project

NSW grain and cotton growers are being encouraged to have their say in a statewide survey to gather critical information about the impact of the AgSkilled initiative in meeting the training needs of their respective industries.

Country News

08 Aug 2019

From the Experts

ABV release prompts sire review

The August release of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) and the upcoming joining season will have dairy farmers around the country thinking about the next best sires to use over their herds. While breeding enthusiasts will delve into great detail...

Dairy News

Opinion

Ley says she is advocating for farmers

By Sussan Ley, Federal Member for Farrer and Federal Environment Minister.

Rodney Woods