EDITOR'S PICKS

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

News

Halfway house: Government drags its feet over sale of historic property

THE community has spoken, and it’s hoping the Victorian Government is listening.

Lachlan Durling
National

Fans gather for royals and mental health

Royal fans have flocked to Bondi Beach in Sydney for a chance to meet Prince Harry and Meghan and were impressed with their openness on mental health.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Campaspe

Campaspe

Campaspe News
News

A bloody good job was done by our volunteers

MORE than 500 blood donations were provided during the recent visit to Echuca by the Australian Red Cross Blood Service’s travelling donormobile.

Riverine Herald
News

Greg loves his day job

COLBINABBIN Primary School students were learning from the best when Monash university professor Greg Sassella was principal for a day.

Lachlan Durling
News

Greg loves his day job

COLBINABBIN Primary School students were learning from the best when Monash university professor Greg Sassella was principal for a day.

Lachlan Durling
World

Scandal spurs calls for NZ China inquiry

Questions are again being raised about China’s influence in NZ politics after allegations the opposition took money from a businessman with links to the CCP.

AAP Newswire
News

It’s time to talk aged care

ROCHESTER and Elmore District Health Service auspiced by the Campaspe Shire was awarded a $51,000 grant as part of the $200 million Regional Jobs and Investment Packages.

Campaspe News
News

Drought brings roo trouble for Riverina

Paul Norris steers his four-wheel drive into the darkened scrub and points a spotlight at a kangaroo standing up in the grass 100m away.

Country News
Finance

Santos Q3 revenue up, achieves debt target

Gas producer Santos has achieved its debt target more than a year ahead of plan, while also seeing its third quarter revenue jump on higher oil and LNG prices.

AAP Newswire
World

Scandal spurs calls for NZ China inquiry

Questions are again being raised about China’s influence in NZ politics after allegations the opposition took money from a businessman with links to the CCP.

AAP Newswire
News

It’s time to talk aged care

ROCHESTER and Elmore District Health Service auspiced by the Campaspe Shire was awarded a $51,000 grant as part of the $200 million Regional Jobs and Investment Packages.

Campaspe News
News

Drought brings roo trouble for Riverina

Paul Norris steers his four-wheel drive into the darkened scrub and points a spotlight at a kangaroo standing up in the grass 100m away.

Country News
Finance

Santos Q3 revenue up, achieves debt target

Gas producer Santos has achieved its debt target more than a year ahead of plan, while also seeing its third quarter revenue jump on higher oil and LNG prices.

AAP Newswire

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News

Jarrod Lyle tribute unveiled at Shepparton Golf Club

It was a fitting farewell.

Shepparton News
News

Goodbye old gum tree, hello new intersection

DESPITE protest from a nearby resident the controversial tree on the corner of Campaspe Esplanade and Warren St was removed yesterday to make way for the Echuca-Moama bridge project.

Riverine Herald
News

Merrigum trainee paramedic John Dozzi lucky to defy the odds

John Dozzi is one of a small percentage of people who survive sudden cardiac arrest.

Liz Mellino
Sport

Martiniello’s our man

The Benalla Saints senior coaching reins have been passed onto James Martiniello for the 2019 season.

Georgia Smith
News

Green route if elected

An elected Liberal Nationals Government will support the green route as the preferred route for the new Yarrawonga-Mulwala Bridge crossing. Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy joined Shadow Minister for Roads and Infrastructure David Hodgett in...

Jared Loughnan
News

Hail netting stolen from Shepparton East orchard

33 rolls of black hail netting were stolen from an orchard on Channel Rd, Shepparton East. Equating to over 6kms in total length, the netting is valued in excess of $20,000, having a significant economic impact on the business. It is believed the...

Shepparton News
News

Our future is now

ROCHESTER Secondary College VCAL students have 2030 vision.

Lachlan Durling
National

Syd uni worker has terror charge dropped

A Sri Lankan man working at a Sydney university will seek costs and compensation after a terror-related charge was dropped.

AAP Newswire
GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018

Gallery: GVL football: reserves and under-18 grand finals

Photos from the GVL reserves and under-18 grand finals

Ray Sizer
World

Britain, EU talk up hopes of Brexit deal

UK Prime Minsiter Theresa May expects to get a deal on Britain’s withdrawal from the EU, despite a summit passing with no sign of a breakthrough.

AAP Newswire
News

Farmers form new dairy co-op

Australia’s latest dairy co-op — Eureka Dairy — has been approved by the Australian Competition and Consumer commission and is looking for suppliers. ACCC approval gives it the legal governance required to operate. Interim director, Steve...

Sophie Baldwin

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News

Greg loves his day job

COLBINABBIN Primary School students were learning from the best when Monash university professor Greg Sassella was principal for a day.

Lachlan Durling
News

It’s time to talk aged care

ROCHESTER and Elmore District Health Service auspiced by the Campaspe Shire was awarded a $51,000 grant as part of the $200 million Regional Jobs and Investment Packages.

Campaspe News
Sport

Campaspe

Campaspe

Campaspe News
News

Our future is now

ROCHESTER Secondary College VCAL students have 2030 vision.

Lachlan Durling
News

The restored stage is set for the first OcTolbo

THINGS are in full swing in Colbinabbin after the announcement the town will be joining the silo art trail.

Campaspe News
Sport

Tough week on the rink in CVBD

Rochester

Campaspe News
News

Set out your stall for place in garage sale

THE call is out for stallholders in this year’s Rochester Town Garage Sale.

Campaspe News
Sport

On the board

ROCHESTER Cricket Club heads into this week’s game against a resurgent Tongala full of confidence after recording its maiden win as a new club on Saturday in Goulburn Murray Cricket.

David Chapman
News

You can shine a light on our mobile black spots

IT’S time to nominate pesky mobile black spots.

Campaspe News
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EVENTS
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

Oxley Bush Market

38th Annual Bush Market 175 stalls

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Ruth Jellif
Events

Journey Beyond Fear

Tickets $15, pay at event. Supper provided by Rural Australians for Refugees

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Ruth Jellif
Events

Wallan Olde Time Market

The Wallan Olde Time Market is run by the Wallan Scout Group as a fund raising solution for providing funds for quality scouting in the township of Wallan. The market features new and used items from brica-a-brac, garden products, cakes, tools...

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Rochester Secondary College

Rochester Secondary College

Campaspe News
Sport

Campaspe golf

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Regional

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Hail netting stolen from Shepparton East orchard

33 rolls of black hail netting were stolen from an orchard on Channel Rd, Shepparton East. Equating to over 6kms in total length, the netting is valued in excess of $20,000, having a significant economic impact on the business. It is believed the...

Shepparton News
News

Here’s a bright idea: half-price solar panels

RESIDENTS looking to make the most of Kyabram’s sunshine can claim back half the cost of their solar panel installation.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Funds donated

Benalla and Wangaratta hospitals have shared in more than $7500 — donated by Julie and Gary Campbell who opened their spectacular garden to the public last week.

Benalla Ensign
News

A bloody good job was done by our volunteers

MORE than 500 blood donations were provided during the recent visit to Echuca by the Australian Red Cross Blood Service’s travelling donormobile.

Riverine Herald
News

Kids at risk

A severe lack of police resources is leaving the region’s children at risk, according to Police Association of NSW executive member Roger Campton.

Southern Riverina News
News

Popular flower show turns 60

The Cobram Uniting Church Ladies Guild held yet another successful annual Flower Show at Irvin Hall on Friday.

Cobram Courier
News

Film crew takes flite

A film crew was in Nagambie last week to film a series of short videos, showcasing the essence of the town and its attractions.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Melbourne motorbike found in Deni

A motorcycle stolen in Port Melbourne in April this year has been found in Deniliquin.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Talk of the town

THE Heathcote Design Workshop was held at the bowls club last week and saw some key ideas and issues raised by locals.

Michael Mattingly
News

Seniors share fun

Tatura Senior Citizens celebrated on Saturday with an event for all Taturians and travellers, opening up their clubroom doors for an unconditional invitation.

Madeleine Caccianiga
News

Green route if elected

An elected Liberal Nationals Government will support the green route as the preferred route for the new Yarrawonga-Mulwala Bridge crossing. Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy joined Shadow Minister for Roads and Infrastructure David Hodgett in...

Jared Loughnan
News

Dog food donations extended

Young Corowa local Elly-Rose Clinch, who stole the hearts of many with her idea to help the working dogs through the drought, wishes to thank everyone for their support and donations, which have been extended to October 28. Elly-Rose has collected...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Redbacks approach clash with aim to McLay out unbeaten Numurkah

Kyabram will look to hit the reset button tomorrow.

Tyler Maher

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Rural

News

Drought brings roo trouble for Riverina

Paul Norris steers his four-wheel drive into the darkened scrub and points a spotlight at a kangaroo standing up in the grass 100m away.

Country News
Water

Contribution allows more extensive works

When the irrigation channel supplying Paul and Lenore Mundy’s property was slated for modernisation as part of Goulburn-Murray Water’s Connections project, they knew it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to upgrade their farm and improve productivity.

Country News
Animal Health

Udder health costs dairy $150 m each year

MORE THAN $150 million is lost to Australian dairy farmers each year through poor udder health. Mastitis is the major cause of this loss as it reduces milk yield and leads to poor quality milk. The investigation of mastitis does not rely on the...

Gemma Chuck
News

Farmers form new dairy co-op

Australia’s latest dairy co-op — Eureka Dairy — has been approved by the Australian Competition and Consumer commission and is looking for suppliers. ACCC approval gives it the legal governance required to operate. Interim director, Steve...

Sophie Baldwin
Livestock

Sheep auction to raise funds

Sheep producers will be able to contribute to the annual fundraiser for the Royal Children’s Hospital at Shepparton Regional Saleyards this Friday.

Country News
Markets

China cops more tariffs

The Trump administration has applied a 10 per cent tariff to $200 billion of Chinese imports from September 24. RaboResearch dairy analyst Emma Higgins said President Trump has also threated this tariff could be lifted to 25 per cent by the end of...

Dairy News
News

Plan to ease shortfall

Federal Nationals leader Michael McCormack is hopeful a new regime to bring foreign farm workers into Australia will be in place before summer.

Country News
Horticulture

Testing new technology

High tech sensors, laser scanners and thermal imaging technology are set to call a number of Tatura orchards home, as the Victorian Government’s $12million Internet of Things (IoT) trials move a step closer to getting under way.

Country News
News

Still at the top of his game

BERNIE MCMANUS has no plans to retire from dairy farming in the near future, despite his advancing age. The spritely 71-year-old still gets up every day to milk his 130-cow dairy herd at Bamawm with his wife Carol. He has also just signed a new...

Dairy News
News

Cancer worry watered down

Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has doused claims the world’s most popular weedkiller is unsafe, calling for calm after health concerns sprouted.

Country News
Machinery & Products

Rotary dairies a cheap, efficient option

ROTARY DAIRIES remain a cost-effective and low-maintenance option for dairy farmers, according to Steve Allenby from Allenby Engineering, Camperdown. Allenby Engineering built its first rotary dairy — 40 units — in 1988. Mr Allenby believes it...

Dairy News
Management

Farm’s focus is on saving water

NEIL GANNON’S dairy farm has been owned by his family for 140 years but the times are definitely changing. Mr Gannon and his wife, Keryn, currently milk 500 cows on 267 ha at Tinamba in Gippsland. They recently signed up to be a GippsDairy Focus...

Stephen Cooke
Water

Water use under microscope

As the region battles dry conditions, water prices rise and the battle for water becomes fiercer, concerns are growing regarding what a prolonged drought would mean for the water market.

Country News
Cropping

Crop centre opens

A new world-leading crop research centre in South Australia will boost prosperity for farmers, according to Australian Grain Technologies.

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
News

Fruit fly information shared at field days

Visitors to the recent Elmore Field Days had the opportunity to learn more about Queensland fruit fly and the steps everyone can take with the arrival of spring to help prevent the spread of the pest.

Country News

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National & World

National

Fans gather for royals and mental health

Royal fans have flocked to Bondi Beach in Sydney for a chance to meet Prince Harry and Meghan and were impressed with their openness on mental health.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Santos Q3 revenue up, achieves debt target

Gas producer Santos has achieved its debt target more than a year ahead of plan, while also seeing its third quarter revenue jump on higher oil and LNG prices.

AAP Newswire
World

Scandal spurs calls for NZ China inquiry

Questions are again being raised about China’s influence in NZ politics after allegations the opposition took money from a businessman with links to the CCP.

AAP Newswire
World

Britain, EU talk up hopes of Brexit deal

UK Prime Minsiter Theresa May expects to get a deal on Britain’s withdrawal from the EU, despite a summit passing with no sign of a breakthrough.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Joe takes Pride in old and new at Randwick

A mix of youth and experience will ensure trainer Joe Pride has all his bases covered for the City Tattersalls meeting at Randwick.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Kelly’s trade bid means more AFL scrutiny

Tim Kelly’s go-home bid to join West Coast was the only high-profile AFL trade deal that did not happen.

AAP Newswire
National

Syd uni worker has terror charge dropped

A Sri Lankan man working at a Sydney university will seek costs and compensation after a terror-related charge was dropped.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Toni Collette in Oscar race for Hereditary

The drama-thriller First Reformed, produced by Australians Gary Hamilton and Victoria Hill, is an early Oscar best picture favourite.

AAP Newswire
National

Banks slow to clean up misconduct: ASIC

The chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has criticised banks for not making much-needed changes to behaviour quick enough.

AAP Newswire