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

News

You’d be a mug to miss out on merch

YOUR chance to get a momento of the Rochester Silos has arrived in town, with merchandise now available.

Lachlan Durling
National

Watchdog guns for Qld mortgage broker

The corporate watchdog is seeking a court order against a Queensland mortgage broker over his scheme to channel super clients into investment properties .

AAP Newswire
Sport

Campaspe

Campaspe

Campaspe News
News

Ganna’s Oz alert

GANNAWARRA Shire Council is pleased to announce it will be hosting four Australia Day Ambassadors for the upcoming celebration.

Riverine Herald
News

Quick is first female MD for GM Water

GOULBURN-MURRAY Water (GMW) has announced the appointment of Shepparton resident Charmaine Quick as managing director.

Campaspe News
News

Quick is first female MD for GM Water

GOULBURN-MURRAY Water (GMW) has announced the appointment of Shepparton resident Charmaine Quick as managing director.

Campaspe News
World

Miranda Kerr intruder fronts LA judge

A Los Angeles court heard Shaun Haywood has had four different lawyers since his arrest in 2016 outside Miranda Kerr’s house.

AAP Newswire
News

REDHS is here to help in your home Care packages for older residents

DO YOU have a Home Care Package? Are you on the waitlist for a Home Care Package?

Kimberley Price
News

A true gentleman devoted to

Those who knew Rod Harmer would say he was a true gentleman who maintained respect, honesty and kindness wherever he went.

Country News
Finance

Home loan approvals fell 0.9% in November

Home loan approvals fell by 0.9 per cent in November, and economists say the weakness in the housing market is likely to be felt for some time to come.

AAP Newswire
World

Miranda Kerr intruder fronts LA judge

A Los Angeles court heard Shaun Haywood has had four different lawyers since his arrest in 2016 outside Miranda Kerr’s house.

AAP Newswire
News

REDHS is here to help in your home Care packages for older residents

DO YOU have a Home Care Package? Are you on the waitlist for a Home Care Package?

Kimberley Price
News

A true gentleman devoted to

Those who knew Rod Harmer would say he was a true gentleman who maintained respect, honesty and kindness wherever he went.

Country News
Finance

Home loan approvals fell 0.9% in November

Home loan approvals fell by 0.9 per cent in November, and economists say the weakness in the housing market is likely to be felt for some time to come.

AAP Newswire

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News

Gastro sweeps along the Murray

HOLIDAY-MAKERS in Echuca-Moama have been left with a bad taste in their mouth as gastro continues to sweep through caravan and holiday parks along the Murray River.

Charmayne Allison
News

Body of former Shepparton woman found in WA’s Pilbara

A search has resumed for former Shepparton mother Felicity Shadbolt, who went missing while bushwalking in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

John Lewis
News

Man charged with road rage incident in Shepparton

A man faced Shepparton Magistrates’ Court yesterday following an alleged series of road rage incidents on Saturday that police said left some motorists ‘‘traumatised’’.

Myles Peterson
News

New Warren St closures coming soon

MAJOR Road Projects Victoria has advised traffic detours to and from Warren St (pictured late last year) will be changed from Wednesday January 23 until late March.

Riverine Herald
News

Hero was just helping out like anyone else would do

MOAMA-BASED truck driver Brett Hood wouldn’t consider himself a hero, he just did what anyone in his situation would do.

Riverine Herald
News

McGowan talks retirement and succession planning

Outgoing Federal Member for Indi Cathy McGowan says northern Victorians are shaking up traditional voting patterns, rallying behind independents once thought unelectable.

Myles Peterson
News

The environment is on more minds

MORE residents in Campaspe are concerned with their impact on the environment, a Campaspe Shire survey has found.

Campaspe News
National

Palmer ‘number one digital pest’: Shorten

Labor leader Bill Shorten says Clive Palmer is Australia’s “number one digital serial pest” and he won’t take him seriously until he pays back his workers.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Beating heat in splash park

Aquamoves Lakeside Shepparton was the place to shelter from the heat this week as temperatures soared into the 40s and the sun beamed down from above.

Shepparton News
World

Pelosi pushes Trump to delay annual speech

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has urged President Donald Trump to reschedule his State of the Union address until the shutdown ends, citing security concerns..

AAP Newswire
Dairy

New minister offers boost for dairy skills

The state’s new agriculture minister has marked her first trip to northern Victoria in the job by announcing $35000 in funding for an industry-led project aimed at boosting jobs, training and skills across the dairy sector.

Rodney Woods

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Local

News

Quick is first female MD for GM Water

GOULBURN-MURRAY Water (GMW) has announced the appointment of Shepparton resident Charmaine Quick as managing director.

Campaspe News
News

REDHS is here to help in your home Care packages for older residents

DO YOU have a Home Care Package? Are you on the waitlist for a Home Care Package?

Kimberley Price
Sport

Campaspe

Campaspe

Campaspe News
News

The environment is on more minds

MORE residents in Campaspe are concerned with their impact on the environment, a Campaspe Shire survey has found.

Campaspe News
News

So much to see at Seymour expo

ABOUT 500 exhibitors will be on display at this year’s Seymour Alternative Farming Expo.

Campaspe News
Sport

Young pacer keeps getting better and better

EXCITING young pacer Betternbetter continued from where he left off with impressive wins on his return to racing over the past two weeks.

Campaspe News
News

Lay-by rego is big hit in Campaspe

AN ASTONISHING 10,371 motorists in the Campaspe area and 25,279 in Greater Bendigo Shire have taken up short-term vehicle registration in the past year.

Campaspe News
Sport

About bowls

Rochester

Campaspe News
News

East and west fight pests

A COLLABORATION between the east and the west has strengthened the capabilities of the Goulburn Murray Valley (GMV) to rid the region of Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF).

Campaspe News
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EVENTS
Events

Nagambie Lakes Community Market

Nagambie Lakes Community Market is located in the centre median strip immediately adjacent to the main shopping precinct right in the heart of the beautiful Nagambie township. Operating on the first Saturday of each month plus extra markets to...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Shepparton Farmers Market

The Shepparton Farmers’ Market is dedicated to connecting local producers and growers with consumers and provides a great range of fresh produce at farm-gate prices. Come sample some of the quality produce our region has to offer. Held at...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Rochester Agricultural Show

Come see all the attractions at the Rochester Agricultural and Pastoral Association annual show. A community event filled with family fun entertainment and the opportunity to showcase your talents and skills. Cows, horses, cooking, craft, poultry...

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Campaspe News
Events

Rochester Mural Festival

Rochester Mural Festival is an event that brings eight artists to town to paint large murals in the centre of town celebrating art

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Campaspe News
News

Triple zero first line of call for Rochy crime

ROCHESTER police are encouraging residents who may see something suspicious to call triple zero (000), rather than calling the station’s non-emergency line.

Campaspe News
Sport

Tennis club swept up in Aus Open

BIG things are happening at the Rochester Lawn Tennis Club in the coming weeks.

Campaspe News

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Regional

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McGowan talks retirement and succession planning

Outgoing Federal Member for Indi Cathy McGowan says northern Victorians are shaking up traditional voting patterns, rallying behind independents once thought unelectable.

Myles Peterson
News

Eeles back at P-12

CHRIS Eeles, pictured right, has been appointed as acting principal at Kyabram P-12 College for term one.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Stories to be shared at Australia Day ceremonies

A variety of interesting and inspiring guest speakers are lined up to present at upcoming Australia Day ceremonies, which will be taking place in Avenel, Euroa, Longwood, Nagambie, Strathbogie and Violet Town on Saturday, January 26.

Benalla Ensign
News

Ganna’s Oz alert

GANNAWARRA Shire Council is pleased to announce it will be hosting four Australia Day Ambassadors for the upcoming celebration.

Riverine Herald
News

Heatwave fire alert

Local authorities have warned of significant fire and health risks as an extended heatwave continues to take its toll on the district.

Southern Riverina News
News

Plenty to see and do at Seymour Alternative Farming Expo

About 500 exhibitors will be on display at this year’s Seymour Alternative Farming Expo.

Cobram Courier
News

Short stories to entertain, but easily forgotten

No Middle Name

Seymour Telegraph
News

Finding the right direction

‘‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.’’ Proverbs 3:5-6.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Call is going out for organics event

EXPRESSIONS of interest from people or organisations to speak and exhibit at the 2019 Loddon Mallee organics recovery information series for the horticulture industry are now open.

McIvor Times
News

Hundreds mourn Joe Vraca’s death

About 900 mourners swamped Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Tatura to farewell Murchison businessman, Guiseppe ‘‘Joe’’ Vraca last week.

Tatura Guardian
News

Duncan enters children’s book genre

Former local boy Sam Duncan has released his first children’s book titled In the Land of Every Animal. Duncan chose to write the stories in rhyming verse, a style he’s enjoyed since reading his grandmother’s and renowned local poet (Audrey...

Jared Loughnan
News

Corowa Market Report

The Corowa Market was held on Monday, January 14 with 11,171 lambs yarded at an increase of 71 from the previous market, while 4,799 sheep were yarded at an increase of 699. Lamb numbers were steady and the quality was good. There were plenty of...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Liam Edwards to race in New Zealand

A daunting challenge awaits Shepparton cyclist Liam Edwards as he heads on his first international mission.

Alex Mitchell

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Rural

News

A true gentleman devoted to

Those who knew Rod Harmer would say he was a true gentleman who maintained respect, honesty and kindness wherever he went.

Country News
Water

Basin targets at high risk Authority warns

A number of efficiency measures are at a ‘high risk’ of missing their June 2019 targets, with the Murray-Darling Basin Authority revealing less than 2Gl of the 62Gl target had been contracted for delivery.

Country News
Animal Health

Keep cows cool this summer

CLIMATE CHANGE is leading to warmer Australian summers with an increased number of hot days and warmer nights. This increases the risk of heat stress, leading to adverse effects on herd health and farm profitability. Effects of heat stress Reduced...

Gemma Chuck
Dairy

New minister offers boost for dairy skills

The state’s new agriculture minister has marked her first trip to northern Victoria in the job by announcing $35000 in funding for an industry-led project aimed at boosting jobs, training and skills across the dairy sector.

Rodney Woods
Livestock

Get help with permits

The Victorian Government has established a planning support program to assist small-scale pig and poultry producers obtain a land use planning permit under the 2018 planning reforms for animal industries.

Country News
Markets

Don’t forget global markets

WITH MANY eyes focused on the current feed shortage in Australia and resultant surge in feed costs, global markets have taken something of a back seat. Apart from helpful depreciation of the Australian dollar, there hasn’t been much to jolt our...

John Droppert
News

North East deer numbers in spotlight

Deer numbers in north-east Victoria have exploded in recent years as humans and deer compete for space and resources in the region.

Country News
Horticulture

Weather has its challenges

The dry and hot conditions that have greeted northern Victoria recently have made it difficult for orchardists as they wrap up the apricot harvest.

Rodney Woods
News

Genetics go under the hammer

TOP GENETICS will once again be on offer at International Dairy Week at the World Wide Sires Evolution Sale. Taking place on Tuesday, January 23, the evening sale will see genetics from across the country go under the hammer, including high ranking...

Dairy News
News

Rain a key to 2019 production

While 2018 will be remembered for below average rainfall, the smallest winter crop for a decade on the east coast, record high wool and lamb prices plus high feed costs, 2019’s main players will be rainfall, horticulture exports and milk production.

Country News
Machinery & Products

Wrapping up a hypothetical silage venture

I’D BE willing to wager that every machinery enthusiast has their share of ‘aspirational’ purchases. The machines that you don’t strictly need, but with whose hypothetical selection and applications you preoccupy your spare time. I have...

John Droppert
Management

Next generation takes the lead

AS REGULARS at International Dairy Week, Girgarre’s Hayes family has long been recognised for breeding prowess. Awarded Premium Illawarra Breeder in 2018 and 2017, as well as 2017 Premium Exhibitor and Reserve Intermediate Champion, the family has...

Alana Christensen
Water

Fears high summer flows will harm river

Goulburn Valley Environment Group is concerned the health of the Goulburn River is continuing to decline, arguing high summer flows were causing damage and undermining improvements gained by recent years’ environmental flows.

Country News
Cropping

Corn drinks up sun and water

While the hot summer is wilting some pastures a few irrigated summer crops are thriving.

Country News
From the Experts

New tech helps manage cows

A NEW cow ‘fit bit’ is making it easier to diagnose sick cows and influence management decisions around fertility and performance. Cow Manager uses a small ear tag to monitor and record cow activity, temperature, eating, rumination and resting...

Dairy News
Working Dogs

Gentle giant has a big heart

Can you tell us why you got Sheba?

Country News

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National & World

National

Watchdog guns for Qld mortgage broker

The corporate watchdog is seeking a court order against a Queensland mortgage broker over his scheme to channel super clients into investment properties .

AAP Newswire
Finance

Home loan approvals fell 0.9% in November

Home loan approvals fell by 0.9 per cent in November, and economists say the weakness in the housing market is likely to be felt for some time to come.

AAP Newswire
World

Miranda Kerr intruder fronts LA judge

A Los Angeles court heard Shaun Haywood has had four different lawyers since his arrest in 2016 outside Miranda Kerr’s house.

AAP Newswire
World

Pelosi pushes Trump to delay annual speech

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has urged President Donald Trump to reschedule his State of the Union address until the shutdown ends, citing security concerns..

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Oakleigh Plate option for Viddora return

Trainer Lloyd Kennewell will be guided by Viddora’s preparation before deciding whether the dual Group One winner is ready to return in the Oakleigh Plate.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Jarrod Witts signs five-year Suns AFL deal

Jarrod Witts has committed his future to the Gold Coast Suns, the ruckman locking in a five-year contract extension on Wednesday.

AAP Newswire
National

Palmer ‘number one digital pest’: Shorten

Labor leader Bill Shorten says Clive Palmer is Australia’s “number one digital serial pest” and he won’t take him seriously until he pays back his workers.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

McLachlan’s defamation trial delayed

Craig McLachlan has been granted a stay in his NSW defamation proceedings while the actor fights criminal charges interstate.

AAP Newswire
National

Military boss reveals his biggest concerns

Australia’s Chief of Defence Angus Campbell has revealed his most pressing concerns while addressing European officials in Brussels overnight.

AAP Newswire