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

News

SCREEN DREAM Colbo-raised director’s film earns high praise in Berlin

FROM Colbinabbin to Cambodia, from the slave trade to Berlin’s glamour scene, it is all in a day’s work for Rodd Rathjen.

David Rak
National

Cyber intelligence agents helped defeat IS

Australian intelligence agents helped to defeat Islamic State by crippling their communications during a crucial battle.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Peacocks, Rosellas face off

Ladies Midweek Tennis

Campaspe News
The Lead

The Lead with Kimberley Price - March 27

The Australian Education Union dropped into Echuca Primary School recently as part of their Fair Funding Now! tour

Riverine Herald
News

New manager takes reins

ALEX Rosaia has been appointed to take the reins from Tracie Kyne as branch manager for Elmore, Lockington and Rochester Community Banks.

David Rak
News

New manager takes reins

ALEX Rosaia has been appointed to take the reins from Tracie Kyne as branch manager for Elmore, Lockington and Rochester Community Banks.

David Rak
World

Ethiopian plane crash report nears release

Boeing is briefing airlines on software and training updates for its 737 Max 8 planes ahead of a report into the Ethiopian Airlines crash on March 10.

AAP Newswire
News

Mayor under siege as council sinks into chaos

CHAOS reigned and battle lines were drawn at Campaspe Shire Council’s meeting on Tuesday night when two votes of no confidence were hurled at the mayor, Adrian Weston.

Charmayne Allison
News

Tractor destroyed by fire while sowing

A Dhurringile dairy farmer has been left with a hefty replacement bill after his tractor was destroyed by fire on the morning of Sunday, March 17.

Country News
Finance

Uber buys Mideast ride-share rival Careem

Ride-hailing service Uber acquires Middle Eastern rival Careem for $US3.1 billion ($A4.3 billion) in the largest tech sale in the region

AAP Newswire
World

Ethiopian plane crash report nears release

Boeing is briefing airlines on software and training updates for its 737 Max 8 planes ahead of a report into the Ethiopian Airlines crash on March 10.

AAP Newswire
News

Mayor under siege as council sinks into chaos

CHAOS reigned and battle lines were drawn at Campaspe Shire Council’s meeting on Tuesday night when two votes of no confidence were hurled at the mayor, Adrian Weston.

Charmayne Allison
News

Tractor destroyed by fire while sowing

A Dhurringile dairy farmer has been left with a hefty replacement bill after his tractor was destroyed by fire on the morning of Sunday, March 17.

Country News
Finance

Uber buys Mideast ride-share rival Careem

Ride-hailing service Uber acquires Middle Eastern rival Careem for $US3.1 billion ($A4.3 billion) in the largest tech sale in the region

AAP Newswire

Most popular

Breaking News

Man rushed to Melbourne after Echuca stabbing

POLICE and paramedics are at the scene of a reported stabbing on Foyster Court, Echuca. Police received the call about 9am. Initial reports have at least one person with multiple wounds. Ambulance Victoria has dispatched an air ambulance to the...

Riverine Herald
Breaking News

Two-car collision at Echuca intersection

EMERGENCY SERVICES are attending a two-car collision at the intersection of Service and High streets, Echuca. An elderly man and woman are being treated by paramedics. More to come

Riverine Herald
News

Water bombshell dropped at forum

Water out of the NSW Murray Valley will be used to supply the Wentworth to Broken Hill Pipeline project.

Southern Riverina News
News

Shepparton Brewery soon to open its doors

An unsuspecting brick warehouse, complete with roller door entrance and rustic charm is set to become Shepparton’s newest spot for after work drinks or friendly catch-ups.

Ashlea Witoslawski
News

Nagambie booming on back of business confidence, investment

It is boom time in Nagambie.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Mural shows off Goulburn Valley

Goulburn Valley Grammar School’s Lucy Asquith will have her artwork on display for the entire year in Shepparton.

Tara Whitsed
News

Shire chief won’t fight for his job: Russell says he doubts he would receive a fair hearing

CAMPASPE Shire chief executive Jason Russell has announced he will not be reapplying for his position because he does not believe he will get a ‘‘fair hearing’’.

Tyla Harrington
National

PM promises $253m for choked Sydney roads

The prime minister is promising to spend $253.5 million fixing roads and car parks across Sydney and the Central Coast.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Colliewobbles dog walking group launched in Shepparton

About 40 dog owners and their friends turned up for the launch of the Shepparton branch of the Colliewobbles social dog walking group at Victoria Park Lake on Sunday.

John Lewis
World

Trump man’s ‘deep state’ plot claim denied

Alexander Downer is a major talking point of former Trump campaign aide George Papadopoulos’s US promotional tour for his new book Deep State Target.

AAP Newswire
News

Young dairy go-getter to speak at Herd 19

Two years ago, young South Australian dairy farmer Ebony King would have buckled at the thought of speaking in front of 200 people. Now, she’s ready for the challenge and will be part of a Next Gen Go-getters panel at the Herd 19 conference in...

Dairy News

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Local

News

New manager takes reins

ALEX Rosaia has been appointed to take the reins from Tracie Kyne as branch manager for Elmore, Lockington and Rochester Community Banks.

David Rak
News

Mayor under siege as council sinks into chaos

CHAOS reigned and battle lines were drawn at Campaspe Shire Council’s meeting on Tuesday night when two votes of no confidence were hurled at the mayor, Adrian Weston.

Charmayne Allison
Sport

Peacocks, Rosellas face off

Ladies Midweek Tennis

Campaspe News
News

Shire chief won’t fight for his job: Russell says he doubts he would receive a fair hearing

CAMPASPE Shire chief executive Jason Russell has announced he will not be reapplying for his position because he does not believe he will get a ‘‘fair hearing’’.

Tyla Harrington
News

Watchdog still probing

THE Local Government Inspectorate is still investigating a complaint in relation to a Campaspe Shire councillor.

Campaspe News
Sport

Tigers on the right path

AN undermanned Rochester has used its final practice hit out against Echuca United as one final opportunity to nail down the clubs systems before its opening Goulburn Valley League clash on April 6.

Andrew Johnston
News

Family business affair in 1873

IN MARCH 1873 James Creath Hart, his two sons William and James and son-in-law John Harris created the family business “Coachbuilders and Wheelwrights”.

Campaspe News
Sport

Rochy rises above drama

ROCHESTER is the Goulburn Murray Lawn Tennis Association (GMLTA) 3 West premier following a dramatic final day of the season.

Campaspe News
News

Council committee will be established to find CEO

A MOTION to establish a committee to oversee the employment of Campaspe Shire’s next chief executive has just scraped through.

Charmayne Allison
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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

Broadford Market

The Broadford Market has over 12 stalls of hand made and home grown products, as well as second hand items. It is an outdoor market with barbecue facilities, and raises funds for the Broadford Community Centre

07

Simone Dunne
Events

Ky Farmers Market

Ky Farmers Market is a small community farmers market. We have gone from stride to stride supporting local fruit growers, farmers, pig and beef growers, crafting and artists as well. If you can make it, bake it, grow it, sew it, breed it, knead it...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Shepparton Farmers Market at Emerald Bank

The market includes over 30 stalls dedicated to what’s fresh and what’s best in the Goulburn Valley including fresh fruit and vegetables, homemade pastas, speciality cakes and bread, cider, flowers and so much more

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Tara Whitsed
News

SCREEN DREAM Colbo-raised director’s film earns high praise in Berlin

FROM Colbinabbin to Cambodia, from the slave trade to Berlin’s glamour scene, it is all in a day’s work for Rodd Rathjen.

David Rak
Sport

Campaspe golf

Campaspe

Campaspe News

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Regional

News

Mural shows off Goulburn Valley

Goulburn Valley Grammar School’s Lucy Asquith will have her artwork on display for the entire year in Shepparton.

Tara Whitsed
News

Retreat brings students closer together

ST AUGUSTINE’S College’s year 12 students travelled to Feathertop Chalet in Harrietville for their annual retreat from February 18 to 20.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Event offers action aplenty

Benalla is gearing up for the annual Bob Wheatley Memorial Cutting Horse Show.

Benalla Ensign
The Lead

The Lead with Kimberley Price - March 27

The Australian Education Union dropped into Echuca Primary School recently as part of their Fair Funding Now! tour

Riverine Herald
News

Lucy’s headed for Canberra

Tocumwal’s Lucy Bourchier has been selected to attend the Rotary Adventure in Citizenship program in Canberra from March 30 to April 6.

Southern Riverina News
News

Melanoma March on in Barooga

The Cobram-Barooga community is being encouraged to head to Barooga Oval on Friday to take part in the annual Melanoma March.

Cobram Courier
News

More public transport essential

Member for Euroa Steph Ryan has voiced concerns about the level of unemployment in the Hume region.

Seymour Telegraph
News

People ‘Fly In’ for aviation celebration

Aviation enthusiasts young and old made their way to the Deniliquin Airport on Saturday for the Deniliquin Aero Club’s Fly In.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Don’t be a goose while hunting ducks

THE 2019 Victorian duck hunting season opened on Saturday and Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is reminding those taking part to familiarise themselves with designated hunting areas at the water corporation’s lakes, dams and reservoirs.

McIvor Times
News

Name change gets green light

Memorial Place will become a new feature on the map of Tatura, with unanimous support given to the cause at last Tuesday’s ordinary council meeting.

Ashlea Witoslawski
News

Industry trends that matter

Tourism business owners and managers in the Murray region are being asked to keep the peak cross border tourism organisation informed about the current business environment and emerging industry trends. Murray Regional Tourism (MRT) has created...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Celebrating Federation seniors

Over 560 seniors kicked up their heels and helped celebrate the 2019 NSW Seniors Festival by attending the Baby Boomers Bus About in February. Based around this year’s festival theme ‘Love Your Life’, Baby Boomers Bus About was a series of...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

GM1 premier - Numurkah Warriors

A thrilling finish to the Goulburn Murray Lawn Tennis Association GM1 season capped a brilliant summer for the competition.

Tyler Maher

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Rural

News

Tractor destroyed by fire while sowing

A Dhurringile dairy farmer has been left with a hefty replacement bill after his tractor was destroyed by fire on the morning of Sunday, March 17.

Country News
Water

Record number of fish stocked

More than 714000 native fish have been released into Lake Eildon this summer, setting a new stocking record for the Victorian waterway.

Country News
Animal Health

Questions and compromises

It is now several years since we had been to John’s* farm. Back then he was milking 600 cows in a rotary dairy and had a significant problem with clinical cases of mastitis, mostly caused by Strep uberis. Some key changes to milking setup, dry-off...

Rod Dyson
News

Young dairy go-getter to speak at Herd 19

Two years ago, young South Australian dairy farmer Ebony King would have buckled at the thought of speaking in front of 200 people. Now, she’s ready for the challenge and will be part of a Next Gen Go-getters panel at the Herd 19 conference in...

Dairy News
Livestock

New blue-tongue test huge benefit

A new test for blue-tongue virus will allow farmers to receive results in hours and provide better assurance to trading partners.

Country News
Markets

Indonesia — a growing market opportunity for Australian exporters?

INDONESIA IS the fourth most populous country in the world and one of the fastest growing economies in southeast Asia. It is also a country of increasing importance and interest among South-East major dairy exporters. While some suggest Indonesi...

Sofia Omstedt
News

Switched on

After a long time spent on hold, Gunbower residents will soon be able to enjoy improved mobile phone reception, with a new base station switched on last week.

Country News
Horticulture

Control measure

Sterile Queensland fruit flies are set to be dropped from the sky above Cobram in a bid to curb the spread of the pest.

Country News
News

Drought bites Queensland production

The Queensland dairy industry is in “free fall” according to its leaders and it has nothing to do with the latest floods that have devasted the sunshine state. Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation president Brian Tessmann said he feared...

Dairy News
News

Regional water minister steps down

The NSW regional water minister is stepping down after mass fish deaths in the state’s major inland rivers sparked a barrage of threats and fuelled voter backlash in the state election.

Country News
Machinery & Products

Scientist on mission to save dairy waste

A scientist with a plan to save dairy waste has won the top cash prize in a competition held as part of the inaugural evokeAG event in February. About 1200 international delegates heard the presentation, where 13 finalists competed for total cash...

Dairy News
Management

Treaty action urged

THE Australian Dairy Industry Council (ADIC) has urged the Australian Parliament to expedite binding treaty action on the already-negotiated trade deal with Peru. Negotiations were completed with Peru in November 2017, and the agreement has twice...

Dairy News
Water

Pleading for water

Calls for the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder to release more water to irrigators have been renewed, with locals saying it’s desperately needed to save the region’s dairy industry.

Alana Christensen
Cropping

Less canola is on the cards

More hay and less canola is set to be the sowing trend around Elmore, Colbinabbin and Rochester, according to a Landmark agronomist.

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

Agricultural show seeks volunteers

Are you interested in furthering your career, building your network of professionals, strengthening your leadership skills, and implementing new ideas within our learning and development community?

Country News

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National & World

National

Cyber intelligence agents helped defeat IS

Australian intelligence agents helped to defeat Islamic State by crippling their communications during a crucial battle.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Uber buys Mideast ride-share rival Careem

Ride-hailing service Uber acquires Middle Eastern rival Careem for $US3.1 billion ($A4.3 billion) in the largest tech sale in the region

AAP Newswire
World

Ethiopian plane crash report nears release

Boeing is briefing airlines on software and training updates for its 737 Max 8 planes ahead of a report into the Ethiopian Airlines crash on March 10.

AAP Newswire
World

Trump man’s ‘deep state’ plot claim denied

Alexander Downer is a major talking point of former Trump campaign aide George Papadopoulos’s US promotional tour for his new book Deep State Target.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Red Cardinal to get G1 chance in Tancred

The Kris Lees-trained Red Cardinal will get his chance in the Group One Tancred Stakes on his way to the Sydney Cup.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Phillips aims for Crows’ AFLW flag dynasty

Crows captain Erin Phillips has referred to the achievements of her dad and brother-in-law when talking about the need for the Crows to capitalise in the AFLW.

AAP Newswire
National

PM promises $253m for choked Sydney roads

The prime minister is promising to spend $253.5 million fixing roads and car parks across Sydney and the Central Coast.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

WA govt revealed as Bon Scott letter buyer

The WA government has revealed it paid nearly $14,000 to buy a 1978 hand written letter penned by Bon Scott while AC/DC was on tour in the US.

AAP Newswire
National

Shark among APRA music award nominees

Queenslander Amy Shark could top off a stellar award-season with the APRA Music Awards Song of the Year if all goes her way in April.

AAP Newswire