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

News

Art from the heart

ROCHESTER has some serious community spirit.

Vivienne Duck
National

Trade wars open ‘rich vein’ for Australia

Trade Minister Steve Ciobo says trade wars are opening up new opportunities for Australia as other countries commit to more free trade.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Tigers still in the hunt

THE DREAM is still alive.

Andrew Johnston
Education

Parents waiting to really see if the dream does come true

ECHUCA Specialist School parents will judge the Victorian Government on action — not words.

Riverine Herald
News

Grants to take action against scourge of ice

COMMUNITY groups tackling ice abuse in the Rochester area are being encouraged to apply for Community Ice Action Grants.

Ivy Jensen
News

Grants to take action against scourge of ice

COMMUNITY groups tackling ice abuse in the Rochester area are being encouraged to apply for Community Ice Action Grants.

Ivy Jensen
World

Trump attempt to calm allies turns bizarre

The Trump administration’s damage control attempt comes ahead Australia’s Julie Bishop and Marise Payne flying to California for AUSMIN.

AAP Newswire
News

Licence holders get 100% of groundwater entitlement

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

Campaspe News
Working Dogs

Colleagues do the job

How did they get their names?

Country News
Finance

Fed sees strong jobs, low inflation ahead

Federal Reserve head Jerome Powell says he sees “several years” of strong jobs and low inflation still ahead provided the Fed gets its policy decisions right.

AAP Newswire
World

Trump attempt to calm allies turns bizarre

The Trump administration’s damage control attempt comes ahead Australia’s Julie Bishop and Marise Payne flying to California for AUSMIN.

AAP Newswire
News

Licence holders get 100% of groundwater entitlement

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

Campaspe News
Working Dogs

Colleagues do the job

How did they get their names?

Country News
Finance

Fed sees strong jobs, low inflation ahead

Federal Reserve head Jerome Powell says he sees “several years” of strong jobs and low inflation still ahead provided the Fed gets its policy decisions right.

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
News

Kelsey and family wanted to thank the miracle team

MICHELLE and Todd Hibberson never thought they would be taking their baby girl home from hospital, let alone thanking the doctors who saved their daughter’s life.

Ivy Jensen
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
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
Lifestyle

Future is rosy for ruby chocolate

For the past eight decades people across the globe have enjoyed milk, dark and white chocolate. But for the first time in 80 years, a new variety of chocolate — ruby chocolate — will soon be released. Global Callebaut ambassador and...

Tara Whitsed
News

Politician McCurdy accused of deception

A Nationals state member of parliament faced Shepparton Magistrates’ Court yesterday. Timothy Logan McCurdy has the lower house seat for Ovens Valley, which covers Wangaratta, Yarrawonga and Cobram.

Shepparton News
News

Alarming rise in diabetes

10 years ago

Campaspe News
National

Adani Qld mine rail line financing ‘close’

The son of the CEO of Adani says the company has nearly locked in financing for a rail line to service its Carmichael coal mine in Queensland.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Stanhope vs Lancaster

Photos from the KDFL match between Stanhope and Lancaster

Lauren Bordin
World

Republicans slam Trump’s embrace of Putin

US lawmakers on both sides of politics are looking to punish Russia with more sanctions as a way to condemn President Donald Trump for backing Vladimir Putin.

AAP Newswire
News

Burra exports branded milk to Taiwan

GIPPSLAND-BASED DAIRY processor Burra Foods has launched its first retail product, Pure Source Milk, which it will export to Taiwan, backed by an integrated marketing campaign heavily focused around Gippsland’s ‘pristine’ farming environment...

Dairy News

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Local

News

Grants to take action against scourge of ice

COMMUNITY groups tackling ice abuse in the Rochester area are being encouraged to apply for Community Ice Action Grants.

Ivy Jensen
News

Licence holders get 100% of groundwater entitlement

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

Campaspe News
Sport

Tigers still in the hunt

THE DREAM is still alive.

Andrew Johnston
News

Alarming rise in diabetes

10 years ago

Campaspe News
News

Police seek crash witnesses

POLICE are appealing for information into a collision in Echuca East on July 6.

Campaspe News
Sport

Massive margins at MJ Morgan

IT WAS a beautiful, albeit a bit chilly, day out at MJ Morgan Reserve last weekend, which saw some massive scores when Colbinabbin hosted Mt Pleasant in the Heathcote District Football Netball League.

Campaspe News
News

Fine wine and gourmet pizza on the menu: Nanneella community night returns

WHAT is a better combination than wine and pizza?

Vivienne Duck
Sport

Flat runner jumps all the hurdles for a new career

THE intense feeling of your horse coming down the straight.

Andrew Johnston
News

Gliding on air: Couple’s joy at silo exposure for endangered squirrel glider

IT’S not every day you see a squirrel glider flying 90 metres through the air.

Vivienne Duck
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EVENTS
Events

B74 Birthday Heritage Train Tour to Geelong

Fitting birthday tour for 65 years of service! Join us on a special celebration to Geelong for the 65th Birthday Celebration of B74. Explore Geelong’s waterfront and shopping precinct or take a coach to Queenscliff with a kit lunch. The tour...

21-22

Jul

Shepparton News
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

Warrenbayne Rocks Again

With Maurice Milani

29-

Jul

Ruth Jellif
News

Young dad back in court after high-speed chase

AN ECHUCA father who allegedly led police on a high speed chase through Rochester will appear in court today.

Campaspe News
Sport

Cats too fierce for Tigerettes

ROCHESTER Tigerettes made the trip to Mooroopna to take on the Cats in round 13 on a sunny winter’s day.

Campaspe News

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Regional

News

Politician McCurdy accused of deception

A Nationals state member of parliament faced Shepparton Magistrates’ Court yesterday. Timothy Logan McCurdy has the lower house seat for Ovens Valley, which covers Wangaratta, Yarrawonga and Cobram.

Shepparton News
News

Tips to get your garden growing

HOW does your garden grow?

Kyabram Free Press
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
Education

Parents waiting to really see if the dream does come true

ECHUCA Specialist School parents will judge the Victorian Government on action — not words.

Riverine Herald
News

Roger, Roger

Roger Reynoldson says his first priority as a Berrigan Shire councillor is to ‘‘determine how Berrigan Shire residents can be best served’’.

James Bennett
News

Charity event a big success

More than $2000 was raised for local causes at the Barooga Hotel’s charity raffle earlier this month.

Cobram Courier
News

100 per cent Aussie now

The new Seymour Rotary Club president is a testament to what can be achieved through hard work and dedication.

Gus McCubbing
News

Accidental student’s inspiring career journey

Bored and bereft of inspiration, Kelvin Ennor turned his back on schooling at an early age.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Local woman dies in crash tragedy

A HEAD-ON collision on Heathcote-Nagambie Rd on Friday claimed the life of a 55-year-old Heathcote woman.

McIvor Times
News

Boots donated

Orchard and farm workers from the Malaysian community are extremely thankful to a Tatura manufacturer.

Laura Briggs
News

Curtain call for hall

The community hall and old kindergarten on Orr St will make way for a new $2.8m library following a decision by Moira Shire Council. The Yarrawonga Library and Town Hall precinct decision was decided at council’s June ordinary meeting with the...

Emma Prior
News

$10m river resort objection

A statement of objection has been lodged against a development of an eco-tourism resort planned near Corowa. The planned $10 million project has been presented to a Joint Regional Planning Panel for determination. The Federation Council are still in...

Jarryd Barca
Sport

Josh Rachele named among best players

Rising Shepparton soccer star Josh Rachele’s path to greatness has reached another landmark, with the teenager named among Australia’s 28 best under-16 players ahead of September’s AFC under-16 Championship.

Alex Mitchell

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Rural

Working Dogs

Colleagues do the job

How did they get their names?

Country News
Water

Basin example of global crisis

The Murray-Darling Basin has been cited in a new United Nations report that warns a global water crisis is looming and describes the important role forests can play to ease the threat.

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
News

Burra exports branded milk to Taiwan

GIPPSLAND-BASED DAIRY processor Burra Foods has launched its first retail product, Pure Source Milk, which it will export to Taiwan, backed by an integrated marketing campaign heavily focused around Gippsland’s ‘pristine’ farming environment...

Dairy News
Livestock

Lamb prices climb to new highs

Lamb prices at Shepparton Regional Saleyards have been robust in recent weeks but haven’t reached the dizzying heights recorded at Bendigo and Wagga Wagga.

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
News

GV Farmers target fox menace

Two farmers from the Byrneside area have taken the problem of foxes into their own hands, pulling the trigger on several farms in the area.

Rodney Woods
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
Dairy

Index doesn’t go far enough: UDV

The Federal Government’s milk price index will fall short of providing transparency in the processing sector, according to the UDV.

Country News
News

Get creative again

Entries are closing soon for the 2018 Elmore Field Days National Ag Art Wear Competition.

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

Northern basin target reduced

The northern Murray-Darling Basin water recovery target has been reduced by 70Gl after amendments came into law last week.

Country News
Cropping

Swapping sides in GM debate

A former radical environmental activist who made a stunning reversal on genetically-modified crops believes Australian farmers need access to the technology to help feed the world.

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

Minister puts wind up banks

Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud wants Australia’s big banks to join a scheme allowing farmers to set aside pre-tax income in good years to plan for tough times.

Country News

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National & World

National

Trade wars open ‘rich vein’ for Australia

Trade Minister Steve Ciobo says trade wars are opening up new opportunities for Australia as other countries commit to more free trade.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Fed sees strong jobs, low inflation ahead

Federal Reserve head Jerome Powell says he sees “several years” of strong jobs and low inflation still ahead provided the Fed gets its policy decisions right.

AAP Newswire
World

Trump attempt to calm allies turns bizarre

The Trump administration’s damage control attempt comes ahead Australia’s Julie Bishop and Marise Payne flying to California for AUSMIN.

AAP Newswire
World

Republicans slam Trump’s embrace of Putin

US lawmakers on both sides of politics are looking to punish Russia with more sanctions as a way to condemn President Donald Trump for backing Vladimir Putin.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Ciaron Maher back to work at Caulfield

A broken femur may have cost Ciaron Maher a start in the Mongol Derby but it hasn’t stopped him keeping an eye on his team at Caulfield trackwork.

AAP Newswire
AFL

GWS mull best makeshift AFL forward line

GWS coach Leon Cameron says the AFL club’s makeshift forward line will continue to adapt in the absence of big guns Jeremy Cameron and Jon Patton

AAP Newswire
National

Adani Qld mine rail line financing ‘close’

The son of the CEO of Adani says the company has nearly locked in financing for a rail line to service its Carmichael coal mine in Queensland.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

SBS chief steps down after seven years

Michael Ebeid, the chief executive and managing director of SBS, has announced he’s stepping down.

AAP Newswire
National

Fears for new snake discovered in Qld

Scientists have discovered a new type of burrowing snake in Queensland, but fear it could be wiped out as a result of mining activity in the area.

AAP Newswire