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Bendigo police investigating series of grass fires

BENDIGO police are investigating a series of grass fires that occurred in the Elmore area yesterday. Emergency services responded to two fires in Avonmore about 3.30pm in the vicinity of Lanmore Rd and Elmore-Barnadown Rd. The fire burned through...

Campaspe News
Sport

Rochester’s 2020 fixture confirmed

NEW ROCHESTER coach Steven Stroobants is going to find out just how good his side is - very quickly. The 2020 Goulburn Valley League fixture, revealed on Thursday, will see the Tigers face off against the top three from 2019 in their first five...

Brayden May
News

Bendigo police investigating series of grass fires

BENDIGO police are investigating a series of grass fires that occurred in the Elmore area yesterday. Emergency services responded to two fires in Avonmore about 3.30pm in the vicinity of Lanmore Rd and Elmore-Barnadown Rd. The fire burned through...

Campaspe News
Sport

Batting collapse leaves Rochy on back foot

LOOKS can be deceiving - just ask Rochester’s cricketers. After winning the toss and electing to bat at Moama Recreation Reserve on Saturday, Rochy believed they had the upper hand in what appeared to be perfect batting conditions. But despite...

Brayden May
Sport

Batting collapse leaves Rochy on back foot

LOOKS can be deceiving - just ask Rochester’s cricketers. After winning the toss and electing to bat at Moama Recreation Reserve on Saturday, Rochy believed they had the upper hand in what appeared to be perfect batting conditions. But despite...

Brayden May
News

Holy tango! Talk about bill shock

YOU can imagine Damien Buegge’s surprise went he went to the post office to pay his $40 electricity bill to then discover an almost 100,000 per cent increase in the due balance.

Lachlan Durling
Sport

GVL set to reignite rivalry with Ovens and Murray

INTERLEAGUE football and netball will be going no where after the Goulburn Valley League confirmed they would host the Ovens and Murray competition in 2020. Following AFL Victoria’s decision to dissemble the Community Championships, local...

Brayden May

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Nine men arrested after 18 properties searched over alleged illegal activity

Nine men have been arrested and 18 properties across Shepparton, Mooroopna, Kialla and Muckatah searched as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged criminal activities of the Outlaws motorcycle gang.

Shepparton News
Breaking News

Drysdale goes public about departure from Echuca United

ECHUCA United Football Netball Club and A grade premiership coach Lisa Drysdale have parted company just weeks after her re-appointment for the 2020 season.

Andrew Johnston
News

One year on, Uber proves no match for local taxi service

It’s been almost a year since Uber announced it was expanding into Shepparton, generating concern and anger from local taxi services.

Holly Tregenza
News

Kyabram man jailed over trying to procure teenage girl for sexual activity

A KYABRAM man who procured a teenage girl - whose profile was operated by police - for sexual activity through social media has been jailed for one year. Sean O’Halloran, 29, pleaded guilty in Bendigo County Court on Tuesday to using a carriage...

Ivy Jensen
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Eight men charged after 18 properties searched across the region

Eight men have been charged and 18 properties across Shepparton, Mooroopna, Kialla and Muckatah have been searched as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged criminal activities of Outlaws Motorcycle Club members. Victoria Police’s...

Ashlea Witoslawski
News

Pink Day raises over $600

THE Squires family are happy to announce that November’s Pink Day was a huge success, raising $644 in support of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma research. Lockington Consolidated School raised $452 for the cause through baking and selling cupcakes...

Jared Prestwidge
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Police investigate break-in at Rochester storage sheds

POLICE are appealing for information after thieves broke into multiple storage sheds in Rochester earlier this week. Senior Constable Scott Newton of Campaspe criminal investigation unit said 15 storage sheds in Moore St had their locks cut...

Ivy Jensen
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Rochester Primary School students’ Christmas wishes

Here at Rochester Primary School we believe a balance exists between each student feeling they are learning in a safe and secure environment and their ability to learn. We have developed a strong welfare program, and to support this our Student...

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EVENTS

Events

Violet Town Community Market

What: Relax and enjoy live music, hot food and great coffee. You can find fresh produce, arts, crafts, jewellery, plants and more. Entry is free; however a gold coin donation would be welcomed. When: Saturday, 8.30 am to 1 pm. Where: Recreation...

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Ilias Bakalla
Events

Munzee in the Park

What: Discover Munzee, a new generation of global scavenger hunt games. Track down QR codes hidden in the real world and capture them for points. When: 3 pm to 5 pm. Where: Riverbank Gardens, Stevenson St, Murchison. More information: Phone Rob...

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Ilias Bakalla
Events

Carols in the Park Mooroopna

What: An evening of entertainment and activities with live music from a variety of local artists will be concluded with a fireworks and sound show. Everything is free, except food stalls and LED candles. Soccer Darts and Mobile Animal Farm will be...

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Ilias Bakalla
Events

Sayers End of Year Dance Concert – Road Trip

What: Sayers Dance Academy is a nurturing school that believes you need to love something before you can do it well. They work to foster a love of dance whilst developing strong dance techniques. When: 6.30 to 9.30 pm. Where: Riverlinks Westside...

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Ilias Bakalla

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Regional

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Sikhs share faith and tradition with Shepparton

Sikhs wear turbans so that people in the street can identify them and ask for help if they need it. And I had no idea. That’s one of the first things I learned when I donned a colourful scarf, slipped off my sandals, and walked into the big...

Holly Tregenza
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Pool and spa owners to register with council

VICTORIAN government has recently introduced new safety laws which require all landowners to register their swimming pool and spa with council. These laws apply to all pools and spas with a depth of water of at least 300mm. Registration is due by...

Jared Prestwidge
News

Local wines win award

Two local wines took out gold medals at the north-east Victoria Wine Challenge last week. Swanpool Creek Wines won a gold medal for its 2018 Shiraz, while Saffron Gramophone took home two golds for its 2018 Malbec. Swanpool Creek and Saffron...

Simon Ruppert
News

Tree’s a crowd at Uniting Church

THE Echuca Moama Uniting Church will be full of festive cheer with their Festival of the Christmas Tree. From now until December 21, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in everything cheerful and merry with a range of decorated trees from...

Alex Gretgrix
News

One per cent of festival charged

A man allegedly carrying 75 MDMA tablets, speed and cocaine is one of more than 95 people charged with drug offences at this year’s Strawberry Fields music festival. A high-visibility police operation commenced at Strawberry Fields festival at...

Southern Riverina News
News

Pitching in for those in need

For 20 years, Target Cobram and Cobram Uniting Church have provided temporary relief and joy to community members struggling during the festive period. Each year, Target’s annual Christmas Appeal helps the UnitingCare Network to support its...

Cobram Courier
News

Schoolies Week with a difference

Spending her post-VCE holidays on the family farm at Blighty would have been an easy choice for Ashleigh Simpson. It is what she would normally do at the end of the school year, but Ashleigh chose to undertake community service instead; in Nepal...

Olivia Duffey
News

Crafty business: Court House entices local Christmas spend

An inconspicuous entrance gives way to what you might expect of a courthouse built in 1863: lofty ceilings and oodles of natural light. Since its inception in 1994, Heathcote Court House Crafts has made its home in the building, which has...

Vanessa Wiltshire
Galleries

A merry time had Tatura Senior Citizens lunch

Pumpkin soup, ham, cranberry sauce, pudding, custard and some bad jokes created a special early Christmas day lunch for Tatura Senior Citizens Club. More than 30 seniors gathered at their club house on Wednesday and tucked into a three-course lunch...

Morgan Dyer
News

Train passengers caught up in pay dispute

North East train line passengers will face delays and 24 hours of cancelled trains in the busy Christmas period as the Victorian Government continues to war with the state’s transport union according to Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy. “The...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Preschool excels in all facets

A local not-for-profit preschool that works tirelessly every year to survive has proven that passion is the main ingredient to success, after excelling in all areas of a national assessment of the school. Corowa Preschool has excelled in all seven...

Rhys Williams
Sport

Special link established between Lachie’s Legacy and local track

Just before 7.06 pm on Monday, December 2, a contingent of family and friends were celebrating the first victory of greyhoun0d 0Lachie’s Legacy. The momentous win came at Shepparton, in the first race of the 12-race meeting, leaving a special...

Aydin Payne
Galleries

Hundreds celebrate Pink Ribbon Brunch

A celebration of love, life, happiness and health, more than 600 guests filled the Eastbank Centre yesterday for the Shepparton News Pink Ribbon Brunch

Shepparton News

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Rural

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NSW takes advice on leaving the MDBA

The NSW water minister has confirmed the state has received legal clearance to walk away from the Murray-Darling Basin Plan — if it chooses to do so. Melinda Pavey last week confirmed the coalition government had sought legal advice on its...

Geoff Adams
Water

Water for Fodder program opens

Farmers in the southern Murray-Darling Basin can apply to purchase water at a discounted rate from 10am today. Eligible farmers can buy up to two 50Ml parcels at $100 per megalitre and Federal Water and Drought Minister David Littleproud said the...

Rodney Woods
Animal Health

Know your fodder: feed testing facts

THIS SEASON there is the potential for a fodder supply shortage across Australia’s dairy regions. In times of low pasture supply, it is essential to carefully plan what the likely feed requirements will be for your herd and actively manage the...

Dairy News
Dairy

Coles reimburses milk suppliers

Supermarket giant Coles has been forced to pay $5 million to a group of farmers after accusations it short-changed them on a scheme to provide drought relief.

Geoff Adams
Livestock

Red meat industry set to benefit from new pasture grass research

Australia’s red meat industry is set to benefit from new pasture grass research focused on increasing its production and profitability and helping to safeguard it in a changing climate. Agriculture Victoria research scientists have generated...

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
News

Tongala delivers hay to Queensland farm

A B-double full of hay arrived at a cattle farm in the Western Downs town of Glenmorgan, Queensland, on Friday, November 22. The truck and trailer had travelled more than 1000 km from Tongala to the town of about 150 people, destined for the...

James Arbuthnott
Horticulture

New podcast for horticultural growers

A new resource designed to arm horticultural growers with everything they need to grow their business has been released by Hort Innovation. The podcast series, titled Growing Matters, is now freely available to download or stream through Apple...

Rodney Woods
Dairy

Chinese company buys Lion dairy labels

The Chinese dairy heavyweight behind the $1.5 billion bid for organic infant formula maker Bellamy’s Australia has agreed to acquire another of Australia’s biggest dairy operations. China Mengniu Dairy will pay Japanese beverage giant Kirin...

Geoff Adams
News

Native grasses can improve soil health, says GBCMA

There’s no better time than now to identify the flowering native grasses in your paddocks and find out how they can improve soil health and productivity, according to Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority’s land health...

Rodney Woods
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 key to running two farms

Jeanette Severs Ashley and Lisa Mezenberg, from Denison, operate two farms, milking 600 cows; a self-replacing, predominantly Friesian-cross herd, with infusions of Normande, Aussie Red and Brown Swiss. The herd produces 3.7 million litres annually...

Dairy News
Water

NVIC criticise VFF’s leadership

The VFF has launched a 10-point plan to help restore the balance between irrigated agriculture and the environment in the Murray-Darling Basin. VFF Water Council chair Richard Anderson said the new 10-point plan provided solutions to major problems...

Rodney Woods
Cropping

SunRice slashes jobs

The Federal Government must develop a “bail-out package” for SunRice. That’s the message from NSW Member for Murray Helen Dalton, following the announcement last week another 100 jobs would be lost from the Deniliquin and Leeton rice mills...

Zoe McMaugh
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
News

Irrigators sold down the river

Oh Damian, oh Damian — how could you? I refer to (Federal Member for Nicholls) Damian Drum’s plan to force the environmental water holder to sell water held in their name back to farmers. Damian, you support a corrupt 100 per cent carryover...

Rodney Woods

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National & world

National

SA expands kangaroo harvest zone

South Australia has increased the area in which kangaroos can be commercially harvested but has cut the total number to be taken because of the drought.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Asahi joins Lion in 100% renewables pledge

Asahi Beverages has committed to using 100 per cent renewable electricity across its Australia and NZ operations by 2025, matching a promise by Lion and CUB.

AAP Newswire
World

Minute’s silence for NZ volcano dead

New Zealand will observe a minute’s silence on Monday to recognise the dead and wounded from the volcanic eruption on White Island.

AAP Newswire
World

Ninth Australian confirmed dead in NZ

A ninth Australian is confirmed to have died in the New Zealand volcanic eruption as police divers search for more bodies in waters off White Island.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Wide draw no barrier to Lough Neagh win

Smart sprinter Deep Image has overcome a wide barrier to score his first Listed race win in the Lough Neagh Stakes.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Star Magpie Beams steps away from AFL

Collingwood veteran Dayne Beams has taken an indefinite break from the AFL to concentrate on his mental health.

AAP Newswire
National

Economic woes homegrown: Labor

Labor says recent global events do not let Treasurer Josh Frydenberg off the hook from taking action to stimulate the economy in his mid-year budget update.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Veteran US actor Danny Aiello dead at 86

US actor Danny Aiello, who had roles in dozens of movies including The Godfather Part II and Do The Right Thing, has died at the age of 86.

AAP Newswire
National

Teen stabbed to death on the Gold Coast

Two teenagers have been stabbed, with one killed, during a fight between two groups of youths on the Gold Coast.

AAP Newswire