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Restricted visitors travelling into regional Victoria face $5000 fine

PEOPLE travelling from restricted areas into regional areas of Victoria risk a $5000 fine. The new offence, which is called failure to comply with a requirement to remain in a restricted area, will be introduced in Victoria from midnight tonight. In...

Ivy Jensen
Sport

Youth Premier League cancelled

The representative pathway for budding cricket stars across Victoria will look different this summer, with the Youth Premier League put on hold. Cricket Victoria’s YPL gives junior cricketers the chance to face each other at a higher level each...

Campaspe News
News

Schools in Campaspe encouraged to get creative thanks to government grant: Gepp

SCHOOLS in the Campaspe region are encouraged to join forces with artists and creative professionals as part of a Victorian Government program to expand student learning and breathe creativity into the curriculum. Applications are now open for the...

Campaspe News
Sport

LBU confident of retaining players in 2021

“As far as retention goes, I’ve spoken to a lot of the list already and at this stage they are staying on,” Collins told Australian Community Medi

Brayden May
Sport

LBU confident of retaining players in 2021

“As far as retention goes, I’ve spoken to a lot of the list already and at this stage they are staying on,” Collins told Australian Community Medi

Brayden May
News

Tech upgrade for Campaspe kinders

KINDERGARTENS in the Campaspe region, including Rochester and Lockington, will see technology upgrades thanks to funding from the Victorian Government. The government is giving 13 kindergartens in the area a share of almost $1.1 million in...

Campaspe News
Sport

Elmore netball star earns national recognition

ELMORE netball star Ruby Barkmeyer is on the path to greatness, according to Bloods A grade coach Susan Borserio.

Brayden May

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Working Dogs

Meg and Lou share the love

Mother-daughter duo Lou and Meg have had to adjust to a new addition to the family. The two border collies have proved they have enough love to go around after Tungamah cropping farmer Nick Lawless and Chloe Whinray welcomed Daisy Lawless to the...

Jamie Salter
News

Telehealth funding boosted to allow more access for regional Australians

Telehealth, home delivery of medicines and hospital services already boosted to deal with the coronavirus pandemic will be extended to the end of March 2021. On Friday, September 18, Prime Minister Scott Morrison unveiled a $2 billion...

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Dairy

Tackling agriculture’s ‘water follies’ is critical, says Dairy Connect

Recent water policy changes are a step in the right direction according to Dairy Connect, which says reform of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is a critical priority for dairy farmers and processors. Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt recently...

Country News
News

New librarian is a page turner

Jerilderie’s Alana Smith has been warmly welcomed as Berrigan’s new library officer. Miss Smith started in the role last week, and it is the first step in her career. While working she will be completing a Information Studies through Charles Sturt...

Daniel Hughes
News

VFF wants to see investment in regional Victoria as it opens up from COVID-19

Regional Victoria is ideally positioned to help lead the state out of the current economic woes according to the VFF, which is asking for the state and federal governments to enable the thinking and policy needed to support growth. VFF president...

Rodney Woods
News

No plans to trial new drug driving penalties in Campaspe

IMMEDIATE fines and driving bans for drug drivers will not be trialled in Campaspe Shire. Victoria Police recently announced on-the-spot fines, starting at $495 for first-time offenders, and immediate driving bans, which will increase from four to...

Ivy Jensen
News

Campaspe library services move to online platform

IN RESPONSE to COVID-19 restrictions, Campaspe Regional Library Service has expanded its online presence, and community feedback has been encouraging. “All current and prospective community members are encouraged to visit the Campaspe...

Campaspe News
News

Bendigo council adopts new Reconciliation Plan

GREATER Bendigo City Council is set to adopt its new Reconciliation Plan 2021-2025 at next year’s NAIDOC Week. Mayor Margaret O’Rourke said the plan was developed following an extensive community engagement process with traditional owners, the...

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Regional

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‘World of pain’ for some Shepparton businesses despite step three

The news regional Victoria will reopen to step three has been met with mixed reactions from businesses in Greater Shepparton, with some labelling the announcement as “smoke and mirrors”.

Spencer Fowler Steen
News

2030 vision for Echuca Port is $20m bill for ratepayers

CAMPASPE Shire ratepayers are propping up the Port of Echuca to the tune of millions, a report has revealed. The Cloudstreet Economics report has highlighted how inaction on the embattled Port of Echuca precinct may impact ratepayers in the future...

Kyabram Free Press
News

People of Benalla: Yvonne Kneebone

Yvonne has found a new purpose in life since moving to Estia Health Benalla. She first arrived in February as a respite resident when she needed some extra support. However, after spending several weeks in the home, she was ready to make the move...

Simon Ruppert
News

Moama Echuca Botanic Gardens look to local artist for next project

THE Moama Echuca Botanic Gardens will stand a little bit taller if a local group gets its latest wish. Friends of the Moama Echuca Botanic Gardens hopes to secure a $30,000 Regional Arts Fund grant to install a 3m art installation by Moama artist...

Andrew Johnston
News

New librarian is a page turner

Jerilderie’s Alana Smith has been warmly welcomed as Berrigan’s new library officer. Miss Smith started in the role last week, and it is the first step in her career. While working she will be completing a Information Studies through Charles Sturt...

Daniel Hughes
News

The Massage Salon in Cobram faces six-week rebuild after fire

The Massage Salon in Cobram caught fire in a freak accident overnight last Tuesday. Towels combusted through the night on September 15 causing the entire shop to be engulfed in flames, resulting in what owner Darren McAllister can only describe as...

Liam Nash
News

Lucky escape

The community is rallying to support Cory and Kirsty Thomas after fire ravaged their Deniliquin home early Wednesday morning. Two appeals have been launched to support the couple, who were thankfully able to escape their burning home of four years...

Zoe McMaugh
News

Dump point change causes a stink

After numerous locals expressed concern about a mesh cover being placed over the dump point in Barrack Street, the McIvor Times launched an investigation.

McIvor Times
News

Tatura photographer captures amazing photos of insects

These impressive close-ups of creepy crawlies aren’t computer generated, nor were they taken by a professional. These spine-tingling photos of jumping spiders and bees were taken by hobby photographer Matthew McDonald in his Tatura garden over the...

Madi Chwasta
News

Council election information online

Victorians unsure which local council election they must vote in can quickly and easily check using the ‘Find My Council’ feature, launched on the Victorian Electoral Commission’s website today. Elections for all councils in Victoria will take...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Beautiful new Vine Rise Estate

Vine Rise Estate, a 33-lot, three-stage subdivision development with generous size blocks and lovely views, is underway in Distillery Road Wahgunyah. The overall size lots average 1305sqm with sizes ranging from 601sqm to 2334sqm. The first stage of...

Robert Muir
Video

Farewell David ‘Foxy’ Fox

Watch the full funeral of David Fox, a beloved local figure.

Shepparton News
Galleries

The heavenly architecture of Shepparton’s churches

Shepparton’s churches are home to some of the town’s most eye-catching architecture. News photographer Rodney Braithwaite captured the stunning details of just some of our local places of worship on a recent outing

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Rural

Working Dogs

Meg and Lou share the love

Mother-daughter duo Lou and Meg have had to adjust to a new addition to the family. The two border collies have proved they have enough love to go around after Tungamah cropping farmer Nick Lawless and Chloe Whinray welcomed Daisy Lawless to the...

Jamie Salter
Water

Goulburn-Murray Water seeks community feedback

Goulburn-Murray Water customers are being encouraged to provide feedback to its customer satisfaction survey. G-MW’s Customers and Stakeholders general manager Ann Telford said the independent survey would provide further opportunity for customers...

Spencer Fowler Steen
Animal Health

Fatty acids yield benefits in early lactation dairy cows

New research from Michigan State University has demonstrated significant improvements in cow productivity with specific fatty acid supplementation through early lactation. The concept of feeding fat in dairy rations is nothing new — the...

Dairy News Australia
Dairy

Fonterra Australia milk collection drops by 12 per cent

Fonterra Australia has recorded a drop of 12 per cent in milk collection, according to the 2019-20 financial results of its New Zealand counterpart. The drop in milk collection to 107.8 kg of milk solids was caused by a combination of...

Rodney Woods
Livestock

Hundred per cent clearance rate for Kerang clearing sale

An online clearing sale has proved to be a hit with Kerang’s Geoff and Fiona Kendell, with the vendors achieving a 100 per cent clearance rate. Run by Nutrien Harcourts Kerang and Nutrien Shepparton, the clearing sale went online as a result of...

Country News
Markets

Global dairy prices ease

DAIRY MARKETS have entered 2020 with strong supply and demand fundamentals which are supporting global commodity prices. It has been widely reported the current market is operating in a well-balanced state, with demand marginally ahead of supply...

Sam Leishman
News

VFF wants to see investment in regional Victoria as it opens up from COVID-19

Regional Victoria is ideally positioned to help lead the state out of the current economic woes according to the VFF, which is asking for the state and federal governments to enable the thinking and policy needed to support growth. VFF president...

Rodney Woods
Horticulture

Victorian Government announce $17 million package to encourage locals to fill harvest labour roles

A $17 million package has been announced by the Victorian Government to help address seasonal workforce shortages brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. The package includes more than $6 million to boost the supply of COVID-safe accommodation for...

Rodney Woods
Dairy

Tackling agriculture’s ‘water follies’ is critical, says Dairy Connect

Recent water policy changes are a step in the right direction according to Dairy Connect, which says reform of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is a critical priority for dairy farmers and processors. Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt recently...

Country News
News

Telehealth funding boosted to allow more access for regional Australians

Telehealth, home delivery of medicines and hospital services already boosted to deal with the coronavirus pandemic will be extended to the end of March 2021. On Friday, September 18, Prime Minister Scott Morrison unveiled a $2 billion...

Country News
Machinery & Products

McIntosh Beater Wagons are saving farmers time and money

The new McIntosh Beater Wagons are getting plenty of praise from farmers who are using the equipment on their farms. Users say the unique design of the beater wagon, with its three PTO-driven horizontal beaters, allows you to better incorporate...

Dairy News Australia
Management

102-year-old farm breaking new ground

The Emmett family farm in Stanhope, Victoria has successfully moved into organics after 102 years as a Jersey stud and conventional dairy. Current principal farmer Craig Emmett made the decision to go organic four years ago, influenced by the...

Daneka Hill
Water

Ex Nats leader on new dam body

Former Victorian Nationals leader Peter Ryan has been appointed to the Federal Government’s hand-picked dam-building advisory panel. The National Water Grid Advisory Body will be chaired by former Transurban boss Chris Lynch, whose most recent...

Geoff Adams
Cropping

Grain growers urged to check expiry date of stored chemicals

With improved seasonal conditions and an upbeat spring forecast, grain growers will be carefully assessing the need for disease management during the coming months and taking steps to ensure they have adequate fungicide supplies on hand. For some...

Rodney Woods
From the Experts

BVDV: A pest of a virus

A complex and challenging disease, bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV) or pestivirus is widespread across Australia and known to cause significant reproductive and economic losses. Up to 90 per cent of Australian herds have evidence of exposure to...

Dairy News Australia
News

Prices at record highs, but low growth ahead for agricultural land prices

After hitting record highs in many regions, Australian agricultural land prices are expected to stagnate in the next 18 months with little to no growth in median prices forecast, according to a new report. In its annual Australian Agricultural Land...

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National & world

National

Wharfies end Sydney port industrial action

Maritime workers at Sydney’s Port Botany and shipping company DP World have reached a truce in their industrial dispute and will return to negotiations.

AAP Newswire
Finance

DJ’s food division losing money: owner

David Jones’ South African owner has started a review of its loss making food business with the aim of getting it to a breakeven position in 2022.

AAP Newswire
World

Ginsburg’s death could reshape US campaign

The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has the potential to reshape the US election at a moment when some Americans begin to cast ballots.

AAP Newswire
World

Chinese jets return to menace Taiwan

Taiwan’s government has urged Beijing to “pull back from the edge” after multiple Chinese aircraft approached the island for a second consecutive day.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Behemoth carries big weight to G1 victory

South Australian Behemoth made it successive Group One wins when he took out the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, prompting connections to hope for an Everest call-up.

AAP Newswire
AFL

New Bombers coach wants Daniher decision

Incoming Essendon coach Ben Rutten says Joe Daniher knows where he sits about his AFL future at the Bombers and the ball is in his court to make a decision.

AAP Newswire
National

Decision on COVID-19 supplements deferred

The federal government won’t make a call on whether it will further extend the coronavirus supplement to Jobkeeper until after the budget is delivered.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Pandemic dampens Germany’s Oktoberfest

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Germany’s scaled-back Oktoberfest event will still be marked by the traditional breaking open of beer barrels.

AAP Newswire
National

Police scatter anti-lockdown protesters

Police have arrested 16 anti-lockdown protesters and fined 21, saying they are frustrated at those putting Victorians at risk of coronavirus.

AAP Newswire