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

News

The Nationals delivering a better deal for Murray Plains

Growing jobs and investment in Murray Plains and Regional Victoria will be a key focus of government if The Nationals are elected at Saturday’s state election. Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh said Murray Plains will get a better deal under...

Riverine Herald
National

Parent leave changes in women finance plan

Minister for Women Kelly O’Dwyer will outline a $109 million plan to improve the economic independence and security of women.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Campaspe golf

Campaspe

Campaspe News
News

McDonald explains his political story

A LOVE for northern Victoria runs through Ewan McDonald’s (pictured) veins.

Riverine Herald
News

Walsh pledges help for patients

THE costs of accessing specialist health care could be eased for regional Victorians if a Liberal Nationals state government is elected, with the Coalition promising significant increases in reimbursement rates for the Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS).

Campaspe News
News

Walsh pledges help for patients

THE costs of accessing specialist health care could be eased for regional Victorians if a Liberal Nationals state government is elected, with the Coalition promising significant increases in reimbursement rates for the Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS).

Campaspe News
World

May sticks to Brexit deal, challenge looms

British PM Theresa May says she will stick to the Brexit deal she has nutted out as rebels within her party are still unable to bring a formal challenge.

AAP Newswire
News

Prickly pair for Anton

ROCHESTER is now firmly marked on the succulent map of Victoria after Anton Gusak’s recent win.

Kimberley Price
News

Avenel community raise funds for NSW drought

Nearly $20000 has been raised by the small community of Avenel to assist drought-affected farmers in north-western NSW.

Rodney Woods
Finance

Nissan’s Ghosn ‘under-reported salary’

Nissan’s chairman Carlos Ghosn has been arrested in Japan for alleged financial misconduct, including under-reporting his salary and using company money.

AAP Newswire
World

May sticks to Brexit deal, challenge looms

British PM Theresa May says she will stick to the Brexit deal she has nutted out as rebels within her party are still unable to bring a formal challenge.

AAP Newswire
News

Prickly pair for Anton

ROCHESTER is now firmly marked on the succulent map of Victoria after Anton Gusak’s recent win.

Kimberley Price
News

Avenel community raise funds for NSW drought

Nearly $20000 has been raised by the small community of Avenel to assist drought-affected farmers in north-western NSW.

Rodney Woods
Finance

Nissan’s Ghosn ‘under-reported salary’

Nissan’s chairman Carlos Ghosn has been arrested in Japan for alleged financial misconduct, including under-reporting his salary and using company money.

AAP Newswire

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News

Police raid hits tobacco retailer in Pakenham St

POLICE raided a Pakenham St retailer on Wednesday and seized allegedly illegal tobacco.

Charmayne Allison
News

Video: Police raids across Campaspe

A POLICE strike team has arrested 16 people for drug crime, burglaries and theft during mass raids across Campaspe Shire. Central Victoria Response Unit, with the help of Campaspe uniform police, detectives and dog squad, executed 16 search warrants...

Ivy Jensen
News

Two-car collision in Kyabram

Emergency services were called to a two-car collision at the intersection of Webb Rd and McEwen Rd in Kyabram at approximately 9:15pm. The incident involved a family of five in a station wagon and three young females in a sedan. Police have...

Ashlea Witoslawski
News

He’s wearing his heart on his lip

Suicide tore Zach McGrath’s life apart but he told TYLA HARRINGTON he and his family are working hard to rebuild a future and his support of Movember is part of that process

Riverine Herald
Sport

Dynamic duo take charge

STICK with what you know as you pursue the ultimate success.

Andrew Johnston
News

Two-car collision in Kyabram

Emergency services were called to a two-car collision at the intersection of Webb Rd and McEwen Rd in Kyabram at approximately 9:15pm. The incident involved a family of five in a station wagon and three young females in a sedan. Police have...

Ashlea Witoslawski
News

Remembrance Day: Local heroes keep spirit alive

AT SUNDAY’S Remembrance Day commemorations, Rochester RSL sub-branch president John Glover recognised three local heroes.

Lachlan Durling
National

Govt seeks power over energy firms: report

The government is reportedly pushing a new bill that will allow the Treasurer to order energy companies to restructure or sell assets to bring prices down.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Halloween3638 in Nathalia

One hundred and ninety-eight children registered and participated in the second annual Halloween3638 in Nathalia.

Shepparton News
World

White House vows to yank CNN access again

CNN is seeking an urgent hearing after the White House again vowed to yank Jim Acosta’s access, with the president saying there would be rules for reporters.

AAP Newswire
Dairy

Jerseys rise to the challenge

The Goulburn Murray Jersey Breeders Club held its club On-farm Challenge on November 1 and 2, with a cow owned by the Akers family, from Tallygaroopna, awarded Champion Cow.

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Walsh pledges help for patients

THE costs of accessing specialist health care could be eased for regional Victorians if a Liberal Nationals state government is elected, with the Coalition promising significant increases in reimbursement rates for the Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS).

Campaspe News
News

Prickly pair for Anton

ROCHESTER is now firmly marked on the succulent map of Victoria after Anton Gusak’s recent win.

Kimberley Price
Sport

Campaspe golf

Campaspe

Campaspe News
News

Remembrance Day: Local heroes keep spirit alive

AT SUNDAY’S Remembrance Day commemorations, Rochester RSL sub-branch president John Glover recognised three local heroes.

Lachlan Durling
News

Nanneella Estate Primary School

Nanneella Estate Primary School

Campaspe News
Sport

Rochester bowls

Rochester

Campaspe News
News

Glenda’s art is on show — with strings attached

ONE OF our area’s finest artists will have her work on display this weekend.

Campaspe News
Sport

Rochy tennis

ROCHESTER 1 scored an impressive victory over LBU 1 in section one Campaspe Tennis Association action on Saturday.

Campaspe News
News

Local hardware store is almost the perfect 10

ROCHESTER Mitre 10 has proved to be mighty successful at the annual Mitre 10 awards.

Kimberley Price
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EVENTS
Events

Rochester Town Market

Make It, Bake It, Grow It. Ideally situated in and around the historic Shire Hall, the market has great fresh produce, preserves, bread, honey, and lots of hand crafted gift ideas. Held on the last Saturday of every month, this market is a community...

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Campaspe 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

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Ruth Jellif
Events

Marysville Farmers’ Market

Located in the main street of Marysville, the farmers’ market has beautiful views of the Yarra Ranges and offers a variety of stalls. Visitors can purchase some of the Yarra Valley’s best wines, olive oils, chutneys, cakes, honey, fruit...

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Country 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...

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Country News
News

Rochester and Colbinabbin primary schools hit the stage

LOCAL children have been exploring their creative talents in recent weeks in the performing arts fields.

Kimberley Price
Sport

Blue day for BLU

BLU finds itself in serious trouble after day one of the two-day match against Echuca in Goulburn Murray Cricket.

Andrew Johnston

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Regional

News

Two-car collision in Kyabram

Emergency services were called to a two-car collision at the intersection of Webb Rd and McEwen Rd in Kyabram at approximately 9:15pm. The incident involved a family of five in a station wagon and three young females in a sedan. Police have...

Ashlea Witoslawski
News

Don’t speed or you will pay a hefty price

AS OF November 1, fines and penalties for driving offences were increased to make sure motorists are aware of the dangers on the road.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Reboot recycling perspective

This week is National Recycling Week (November 12 to 18) and Planet Ark is encouraging people in Benalla and across the nation to ‘‘reboot their perspective on recycling’’.

Benalla Ensign
News

McDonald explains his political story

A LOVE for northern Victoria runs through Ewan McDonald’s (pictured) veins.

Riverine Herald
News

Addressing cost shift

Berrigan Shire Council has highlighted areas where state cost shifting is having an impact locally.

James Bennett
News

Support still strong

While Relay for Life events have petered out in some communities, it remains a treasured event for the people of Cobram and Barooga.

Cobram Courier
News

Sporting upgrade promise

Netballers, tennis players, footballers and cricketers in Broadford will be big winners if The Nationals are elected later this month, thanks to a commitment of $600000 to upgrade Harley Hammond Reserve.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Irrigator group voices river concerns

Southern Riverina Irrigators argue that the management of the Murray River needs to be addressed.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Council keen to give local youth a voice

THE City of Greater Bendigo wants to hear from young people based in Heathcote who want to have a stronger voice in their community.

McIvor Times
News

Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon at Tatura

The punters were back for the annual Melbourne Cup Day lunch in Tatura last week, dressed to the nines with bubbles to share.

Tatura Guardian
News

Are you ready for the Cod Classic?

The Yamaha Cod Classic is just around the corner with anglers from all parts of the nation will be descending on Lake Mulwala to compete in the event to be held on November 30, December 1 and 2. More than 3,000 entries are again expected for the...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Action packed summer for Corowa RSL

The Corowa RSL Club has an action-packed summer coming up. The club have also confirmed Adam Brand for a live and free performance at the club for March 2019. There are plenty of exciting acts planned for the future. A Faulty Towers live stage show...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Old Students and Shepparton United set the scene for a close finish to their Cricket Shepparton encounter

Old Students’ efforts have made for a riveting second day’s play against Shepparton United after working their way to 269.

Lauren Bordin

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Rural

News

Avenel community raise funds for NSW drought

Nearly $20000 has been raised by the small community of Avenel to assist drought-affected farmers in north-western NSW.

Rodney Woods
Water

ABC upholds show complaint

A recent ruling by the ABC’s Audience and Consumer Affairs unit has upheld a complaint about coverage of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan by ABC’s Background Briefing, finding it contained issues with accuracy and a lack of impartiality.

Country News
Animal Health

Is it too hot in the ‘kitchen’?

SUMMER IS almost here, and there will be some consistently high temperatures as well as some very hot days coming, especially in some of our warmer regions. Unfortunately, heat and sunlight can be an enemy of many products used on farms. One of the...

Rod Dyson
Dairy

Jerseys rise to the challenge

The Goulburn Murray Jersey Breeders Club held its club On-farm Challenge on November 1 and 2, with a cow owned by the Akers family, from Tallygaroopna, awarded Champion Cow.

Country News
Livestock

Weights and prices good despite early sale

Strong results and a large crowd were registered last Wednesday at Euroa Saleyards’ Early Angus and All Breeds Feature Cattle Sale, despite being held weeks earlier than normal.

Country News
Markets

Feeding Asia’s growing appetite for cheese

THE RACE is on to win market share in Asia’s cheese market, with the region offering “a compelling growth opportunity” for Australian dairy exporters in the medium term, according to a recently released report. Despite the robust growth...

Dairy News
News

Innovation awarded

A Loddon Valley farmer has collected a state award for innovation in irrigation.

Geoff Adams
Horticulture

Changes to seasonal worker visas welcomed

Mooroopna orchardist Peter Hall has welcomed Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement that backpacker and seasonal worker visas are to be liberalised.

Country News
News

Supermarket milk prices not the only problem

A ROYAL commission into supermarkets’ relationship with farmers would not be limited to the dairy industry, Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says. Senior Nationals MPs, including Mr Littleproud, are open to the prospect of a major...

Dairy News
News

State government pledges funding for Dookie College

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is hoping to muster support from the agriculture sector with an $11.2million education, training and workplace safety package.

Country News
Machinery & Products

Turning up the heat on reliable machinery

CHALLENGING WEATHER conditions are testing the mettle of farmers. But as is often the case, testing times also bring out the best in producers — and the machinery they rely on to get the job done. North-west NSW farmer Tony Wilson and his family...

Dairy News
Management

Seeing red at global gathering

RED DAIRY cattle breeders, breed organisations and genetics company representatives from around the world will converge on Australia next March for a global event designed to bring red cattle breeds together. The International Red Dairy Breed...

Dairy News
Water

VFF election asks criticised by Sheed

Despite not being one of the VFF’s top five Victorian election issues, water was the dominant discussion point at the VFF’s candidates forum in Shepparton last week.

Rodney Woods
Cropping

Rice futures studied

Spurred on by conversations with his peers at planting time, third generation central NSW rice grower Drew Braithwaite had long been searching for more innovative ways to market and trade his produce.

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
Working Dogs

Top dog Rosie captures hearts

How did she get her name?

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National & World

National

Parent leave changes in women finance plan

Minister for Women Kelly O’Dwyer will outline a $109 million plan to improve the economic independence and security of women.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Nissan’s Ghosn ‘under-reported salary’

Nissan’s chairman Carlos Ghosn has been arrested in Japan for alleged financial misconduct, including under-reporting his salary and using company money.

AAP Newswire
World

May sticks to Brexit deal, challenge looms

British PM Theresa May says she will stick to the Brexit deal she has nutted out as rebels within her party are still unable to bring a formal challenge.

AAP Newswire
World

White House vows to yank CNN access again

CNN is seeking an urgent hearing after the White House again vowed to yank Jim Acosta’s access, with the president saying there would be rules for reporters.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Ben Thompson granted Singapore licence

A recent successful trip to Singapore has led to jockey Ben Thompson making the move there for the next racing season.

AAP Newswire
AFL

New Eagle Hickey wants round-one AFL start

West Coast AFL recruit Tom Hickey knows he has plenty of work to do to edge out Nathan Vardy for the No.1 ruck role.

AAP Newswire
National

Govt seeks power over energy firms: report

The government is reportedly pushing a new bill that will allow the Treasurer to order energy companies to restructure or sell assets to bring prices down.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Robert Connolly honoured at Screen Awards

Balibo and Three Dollars director Robert Connolly has been honoured for his contribution to the Australian screen at the annual Screen Music Awards.

AAP Newswire
National

CBA slow to act on add-on insurance

CBA CEO Matt Comyn has been quizzed at a royal commission about a range of issues including problems with the sale of add-on insurance products.

AAP Newswire