Campaspe News John Forbes’s legend continues to grow RELATIONSHIPS have always played a big part in John Forbes’ life — on and off the job. Although he didn’t actually have a job, he had a lifestyle. Brayden May 06 Jul 2020 06 Jul 2020
Sport Rochester basketball registrations extended ROCHESTER Basketball Association has put out a call for players as it aims to start a season in week two of Term 3. Brayden May 06 Jul 2020 06 Jul 2020
Virus updates Melbourne and Mitchell Shire to be locked down for six weeks Melbourne has been ordered back into lockdown after the state recorded 191 new cases of coronavirus. Premier Daniel Andrews on Tuesday confirmed people in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, north of the city, will only be able to leave their... Shepparton News 13 hours ago 13 hours ago
Sport Elmore and LBU set for junior competitions FOOTY and netball is back for Elmore and Lockington Bamawm United’s next generation. Last week, the Bloods announced they are set to field an under-18 football team and under-17, under-15 and under-13 netball sides in a modified competition... Brayden May 06 Jul 2020 06 Jul 2020
Sport Elmore and LBU set for junior competitions FOOTY and netball is back for Elmore and Lockington Bamawm United’s next generation. Last week, the Bloods announced they are set to field an under-18 football team and under-17, under-15 and under-13 netball sides in a modified competition... Brayden May 06 Jul 2020 06 Jul 2020
News A day in the life: Rochester Veterinary Practice MORE than 230,000 animals have visited the Rochester Veterinary Practice since its doors opened more than 25 years ago. It’s not Noah’s Ark, but it comes mighty close. Dogs, cats, farm animals - even a kookaburra in the roof rack. Rochy’s practice... Alex Gretgrix 02 Jul 2020 02 Jul 2020
Sport Stadium Stomp heads online IN 2020, you can climb the stairs of some of Australia’s most famous stadiums from the comfort of your own home. Stadium Stomp, which started on Sunday, is challenging Rochester residents to climb 25,000 stairs in July. The figure of 25,000 is... Brayden May 06 Jul 2020 06 Jul 2020
News New active COVID-19 case in Greater Shepparton Greater Shepparton has reported a new active case of COVID-19. The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed its the only active case in the region, as the state’s total rose by 108 – the second highest daily rise in Victoria since the... Madi Chwasta 04 Jul 2020 04 Jul 2020
News Fatal Cobram collision victims identified The two young men killed in a fatal collision in Cobram on Wednesday night, July 1, have been named as Nicholas Gash and Samuel Tout. The two men were travelling in a Ford sedan along the Murray Valley Hwy sometime before 11 pm when the... Liz Mellino 02 Jul 2020 02 Jul 2020
Virus updates Melbourne and Mitchell Shire to be locked down for six weeks Melbourne has been ordered back into lockdown after the state recorded 191 new cases of coronavirus. Premier Daniel Andrews on Tuesday confirmed people in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, north of the city, will only be able to leave their... Shepparton News 13 hours ago 13 hours ago
News Mitchell Shire enters stage three restrictions for six weeks Stage three COVID-19 restrictions will be reinstated across Mitchell Shire and metropolitan Melbourne for six weeks from Thursday. Making the announcement, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said the only four reasons for leaving your home were... David Rak 13 hours ago 13 hours ago
News NSW-Victorian border to close Tuesday night The NSW-Victoria border will be closed from Tuesday night, as Victoria records the largest daily increase in COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. Madi Chwasta 06 Jul 2020 06 Jul 2020
News Police seeking information on stolen cars POLICE are appealing for information into two car thefts at Rochester which have occurred in recent weeks. Brayden May 06 Jul 2020 06 Jul 2020
News Groundwater allocations announced for Lower Campaspe Valley Water Supply Protection Area GROUNDWATER licence holders in the Lower Campaspe Valley Water Supply Protection Area will have a 75 per cent allocation for the 2020-21 season. The allocation has been determined in accordance with the Lower Campaspe Valley Water Supply Protection... Ivy Jensen 03 Jul 2020 03 Jul 2020
News Give a cat a home: Hazel BEHIND these Hazel eyes is a beautiful young lady looking for a new place to call her own. This sweet cat is a one-year-old domestic short-hair who would give anything to be able to laze about on in the comfort and warmth of her own home. She has... Alex Gretgrix 02 Jul 2020 02 Jul 2020
News Victoria-NSW border closes There were no traffic flow problems at the Cobram-Barooga bridge road block, as New South Wales police implemented the new border restrictions. Only a handful of vehicles passed through the fog shrouded road block manned by officers from the Baroog... Shepparton News 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
News Meet Macey, Kyabram’s Top Dog AMASSING 560 votes and beating out 19 other submissions, one-and-a-half-year-old purebred Labrador Marley has been crowned Kyabram and district’s top dog. The golden bundle of joy is no doubt a deserving winner, as owner Steve Grima explains. How... Kyabram Free Press 14 hours ago 14 hours ago
News Benalla’s heartbeat by David Robinson The latest entry into Benalla Poet’s corner was submitted by David Robinson and is called Benalla’s Heartbeat Simon Ruppert 11 hours ago 11 hours ago
News Students go digital to find future career WHILE large gatherings still aren’t permitted during the coronavirus pandemic, this hasn’t stopped the Beacon Foundation from helping their students with their futures. On a normal year, students from five schools around the twin towns would have... Alex Gretgrix 21 Jun 2020 21 Jun 2020
News Two cases confirmed in Albury LGA Two suspected cases of COVID-19 in the Albury Local Government Area have this morning been confirmed as positive. Further testing is underway, and close contacts have been identified and placed in isolation. One of the people had recently travelled... Southern Riverina News 19 hours ago 19 hours ago
News Victoria-NSW border closes There were no traffic flow problems at the Cobram-Barooga bridge road block, as New South Wales police implemented the new border restrictions. Only a handful of vehicles passed through the fog shrouded road block manned by officers from the Baroog... Shepparton News 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
News New dining experience opened Mouth watering hamburgers, fluffy pancakes, a big diner breakfast and aromatic coffees were among the menu items being served up to the first customers at Deniliquin’s newest eatery at the weekend. The 1950s themed Cruizin* Diner was opened at the... Zoe McMaugh 10 hours ago 10 hours ago
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 14 Apr 2020 14 Apr 2020
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 09 May 2020 09 May 2020
News Border closure The border between NSW and Victoria was scheduled to close at midnight, Tuesday, July 7 as Victoria’s second surge of the COVID-19 crisis intensified. People who reside in border towns such as Yarrawonga and Mulwala can, however, still travel to... Robert Muir 10 hours ago 10 hours ago
News Border closure The border between NSW and Victoria was scheduled to close at midnight, Tuesday, July 7 as Victoria’s second surge of the COVID-19 crisis intensified. People who reside in border towns such as Corowa and Rutherglen can, however, still travel to... Robert Muir 10 hours ago 10 hours ago
Sport GVL cancels 2020 seniors season The Goulburn Valley League has pulled the pin on its senior competitions for 2020. Alex Mitchell 24 Jun 2020 24 Jun 2020
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 Shepparton News 07 May 2020 07 May 2020
News Farmers vexed by border closure Farmers who regularly use cross border bridges between Victoria and New South Wales are seeking assurances that new border restrictions between the two states won’t interfere with their businesses. Barooga cropping farmer Brett Wright regularly... Geoff Adams 11 hours ago 11 hours ago
Water Northern NSW irrigators storing more water than allowed, inquiry hears Floodplain harvesting in northern NSW is under fire, after evidence given at a state parliamentary inquiry last Thursday found irrigators in the north are unmetered, unlicensed and hold on-farm storages in excess of 4000 Gl, well above the 210 Gl of floodplain harvesting allowed under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Rodney Woods 05 Jul 2020 05 Jul 2020
Animal Health Preparing the team ahead of the game When it comes to preparing for the next joining period, it’s never too early to start thinking about your bulls. Often, these blokes are away in a back paddock or at the out-block, out of sight and out of mind. However, a recent study in... Dairy News Australia 23 Jun 2020 23 Jun 2020
Dairy News Murray Goulburn shell company goes into liquidation The remaining assets of former dairy co-operative, Murray Goulburn, have been placed into voluntary liquidation. Most of the assets of the once dominating dairy processor were sold to Saputo in 2018, but a shell company remained to finance... Geoff Adams 03 Jul 2020 03 Jul 2020
Livestock Cattle prices high now but face risks amid pandemic Strong restocker demand has seen the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator reach a record high of 772¢/kg in mid-June, driven by a national cattle herd at 25-year lows and producers looking to rebuild in response to improved seasonal conditions. While... Jamie Salter 30 Jun 2020 30 Jun 2020
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... Dairy News 23 Mar 2020 23 Mar 2020
Management John Wright’s recipe for success - dungbeetles, dairy and days off Dairying can be a relentless and busy occupation, yet dairy farmer John Wright has achieved a work life balance on his Lockington farm which includes time away and at least one good holiday a year. Not a bad effort considering he does most of the... Dairy News Australia 06 Jul 2020 06 Jul 2020
Horticulture Businesses surprised by border closure Barham avocado grower Katrina Myers has been surprised to hear the announcement of the NSW-Victoria border closure. Geoff Adams 06 Jul 2020 06 Jul 2020
Dairy Coles staff shortage leads to milk shortage A shortage of staff at a key Coles Supermarkets distribution centre is holding up delivery of fresh milk to stores around Victoria. One Shepparton Coles supermarket was emptied of any fresh dairy milk on Saturday. As well as random shortages, the... Geoff Adams 06 Jul 2020 06 Jul 2020
News The way forward for Australia-China trade disputes China has increased tariffs on Australian beef from less than five per cent to 12 per cent for six months, and is expected to increase tariffs on whole milk powder later this year. Jamie Salter 06 Jul 2020 06 Jul 2020
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 17 Jun 2020 17 Jun 2020
Management Foote in the door with Coles The Foote family, of Fish Creek, is among dairy farmers selling their total milk production direct to Coles. John and Marion Foote, with sons, Rowen and Kristopher, and their respective wives, Sally and Jess, along with two full-time workers, milk... Dairy News Australia 15 Jun 2020 15 Jun 2020
Water VEWH releases watering plan for 2020-21 Many of Victoria’s waterways are set to receive environmental water deliveries over the next year, as the Victorian Environmental Water Holder launches its Seasonal Watering Plan 2020-2021. The watering plan sets out where and when water for the... Rodney Woods 04 Jul 2020 04 Jul 2020
Cropping Report links grains production to regional jobs A new report has revealed a strong correlation between Australian grains production and jobs in regional areas — about one job for every 1000 tonnes of grain produced. The research was conducted by the Regional Australia Institute with Grains... Jamie Salter 02 Jul 2020 02 Jul 2020
From the Experts Consistency of good behaviours drives calf rearing success Consistency in all that we do around calves is pivotal to calf health, wellbeing and performance. This was the overarching message when MaxCare hosted a calf rearing seminar at International Dairy Week in Tatura in January, and a message that... Dairy News Australia 16 Jun 2020 16 Jun 2020
News June was cold and dry, but more rain is forecast Rainfall varied across the region in June, with some areas receiving above average. Shepparton’s total June rainfall was 39.6 mm, slightly higher than the June average of 37.7 mm. Benalla was also above its average of 50.8 mm... Jamie Salter 03 Jul 2020 03 Jul 2020
National Glitch in NSW border permit website A website to apply for permits to travel from Victoria into NSW stopped working in the hours before the border shut at midnight. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Finance RBA holds rate, outlook remains uncertain The RBA has kept the cash rate at a record low of 0.25 per cent amid signs the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis has been less severe than expected. AAP Newswire 12 hours ago 12 hours ago
World Train collision in Czech Republic kills 2 Two passenger trains have collided head-on in the Czech Republic, killing at least two people on board and injuring more than 20. AAP Newswire 8 minutes ago 8 minutes ago
World Brazil leader tests positive for COVID-19 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says he has tested positive for the coronavirus after months of downplaying its severity. AAP Newswire 42 minutes ago 42 minutes ago
Horse Racing Jungle Edge out to atone in Monash Stakes After a narrow defeat in the Sir John Monash Stakes 12 months ago, trainer Mick Bell is looking to go one better when Jungle Edge runs again at Caulfield. AAP Newswire 13 hours ago 13 hours ago
AFL Tiger uneasy about hubs after virus spike Richmond star Jack Riewoldt admits he’s uneasy about being in an AFL hub in Queensland while his family remains in Victoria during the coronavirus crisis. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
National Border town mayors worry over closure The mayors of Albury and Wodonga are worried for residents who depend on the NSW-Victoria town after police and troops moved to close the interstate border. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Entertainment Depp rejects ex-wife Heard’s abuse claims Johnny Depp is not a wife beater and ex-wife Amber Heard’s allegations of violence are “complete lies”, his lawyers have told the High Court in London. AAP Newswire 4 hours ago 4 hours ago
National Fog hangs over coronavirus border closures Albury-Wodonga officials and citizens were still trying to cut through the confusion as the NSW-Victoria border shut overnight. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
