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

Breaking News

Power outages across Rochester and Nanneella.

POWER outages have been recorded across Nanneella and Rochester. The fault occurred along Webb Rd in Nanneella and has affected 192 residences in the town, Powercor reported. There are 47 residences affected in the Rochester region. It is expected...

Campaspe News
National

NRL player charged over alleged assault

St George Illawarra star Jack de Belin has been charged over an alleged sexual assault after he handed himself in to police in Wollongong.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Campaspe golf

Campaspe

Campaspe News
News

Get hooked with a grant

Member for Euroa Steph Ryan has encouraged Benalla’s fishing enthusiasts to apply for the 2018-19 Recreational Fishing Grants Program.

Benalla Ensign
Breaking News

Power outages across Rochester and Nanneella.

POWER outages have been recorded across Nanneella and Rochester. The fault occurred along Webb Rd in Nanneella and has affected 192 residences in the town, Powercor reported. There are 47 residences affected in the Rochester region. It is expected...

Campaspe News
Breaking News

Power outages across Rochester and Nanneella.

POWER outages have been recorded across Nanneella and Rochester. The fault occurred along Webb Rd in Nanneella and has affected 192 residences in the town, Powercor reported. There are 47 residences affected in the Rochester region. It is expected...

Campaspe News
World

Nine dead, 47 hurt in Turkish train crash

A high speed train has crashed in the Turkish capital Ankara, killing nine people and injuring 47.

AAP Newswire
News

Nats stick with leaders

PETER Walsh will remain the leader and Steph Ryan the deputy leader of the Nationals after both were elected to the roles uncontested.

Campaspe News
News

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News
Finance

Aurizon railway workers plan to strike

Coal shipments from BHP Billiton, Glenore, Anglo American and Peabody Energy could be delayed after Aurizon railway workers voted to strike.

AAP Newswire
World

Nine dead, 47 hurt in Turkish train crash

A high speed train has crashed in the Turkish capital Ankara, killing nine people and injuring 47.

AAP Newswire
News

Nats stick with leaders

PETER Walsh will remain the leader and Steph Ryan the deputy leader of the Nationals after both were elected to the roles uncontested.

Campaspe News
News

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News
Finance

Aurizon railway workers plan to strike

Coal shipments from BHP Billiton, Glenore, Anglo American and Peabody Energy could be delayed after Aurizon railway workers voted to strike.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

News

Road closures due to flooding

Due to heavy rainfall and resulting flood waters, roads across the region are closed with motorists and residents urged to take care in this treacherous weather. More than 50 mm has fell in the last 24 hours with more rain forecasted. Motorists...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

‘ A shocking indictment of how the justice system treats Aboriginal people’

AN INQUIRY into the death in custody of Moama’s Aunty Tanya Day started Thursday.

Riverine Herald
News

Horror stories don’t have to be written: Angela’s miracle comeback defied her doctors

A special road toll report by senior writer IVY JENSEN WHEN Angela Nuss was crushed in a horrific car smash, doctors doubted she would pull through. But she was determined not to become just another statistic in our ongoing road toll tragedy. Two...

Ivy Jensen
News

Fighting for a future

Darcy Hare doesn’t quite fit the typical stereotype of someone passionate about water and policy.

Sophie Baldwin
News

Road closures due to flooding

Due to heavy rainfall and resulting flood waters, roads across the region are closed with motorists and residents urged to take care in this treacherous weather. More than 50 mm has fell in the last 24 hours with more rain forecasted. Motorists...

Corowa Free Press
News

Harmony Village aged care wing officially opened

After 20 months of construction, Harmony Village’s new wing has been officially opened.

Tara Whitsed
News

Floating is so much fun

AS PART of Victorian Water Safety Week last week, students at Splash ‘n’ Learn Rochester were learning what household items will and won’t float.

Lachlan Durling
National

PM Morrison’s pitch to religious voters

Scott Morrison was everywhere this week and his most important announcement might have been the one to bring religious voters to the coalition.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Festive art activity day

There was plenty of festive cheer at Shepparton East Primary School on Wednesday, with students dressing up for their annual arts activity day.

Liz Mellino
World

Pope removes Pell from his inner circle

Australian George Pell is one of two cardinals who will no longer be on Pope Francis’ informal cabinet which comprises several cardinals.

AAP Newswire
News

Millions for organic expansion

A $65 MILLION expansion of an organic dairy processing plant in north Geelong is expected to create 60 new jobs and generate $95 million in dairy exports. Announced in October, the expansion will see the Organic Dairy Farmers Australia processing...

Dairy News

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Local

Breaking News

Power outages across Rochester and Nanneella.

POWER outages have been recorded across Nanneella and Rochester. The fault occurred along Webb Rd in Nanneella and has affected 192 residences in the town, Powercor reported. There are 47 residences affected in the Rochester region. It is expected...

Campaspe News
News

Nats stick with leaders

PETER Walsh will remain the leader and Steph Ryan the deputy leader of the Nationals after both were elected to the roles uncontested.

Campaspe News
Sport

Campaspe golf

Campaspe

Campaspe News
News

Floating is so much fun

AS PART of Victorian Water Safety Week last week, students at Splash ‘n’ Learn Rochester were learning what household items will and won’t float.

Lachlan Durling
News

Community bank makes presents felt

IT WAS the Elmore/Lockington/Rochester Community Bank branches’ birthdays, but it was the community that went home with the presents.

Campaspe News
Sport

Sets block out Rochy’s games

ROCHESTER 1 lost to Echuca South 2 in Campaspe Tennis on the weekend, despite winning more games than their opponents.

Campaspe News
News

For good sports

IN THE midst of the cricket and tennis season it’s the perfect chance to kill two birds with one stone; get some new gear for the kids — or yourself — and pass it off as an early Christmas present.

Campaspe News
Sport

Wise heads grind out healthy total

ROCHESTER has grabbed the ascendency after the first day’s play of its two-day Goulburn Murray Cricket match against Moama.

Fraser Walker-Pearce
News

All the essentials

THEY say the only sure things in life are death and taxes, but you can be sure Christmas will be creeping up and you find you’ve run out of milk or toilet paper.

Campaspe News
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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

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
Events

Rochester Agricultural Show

Come see all the attractions at the Rochester Agricultural and Pastoral Association annual show. A community event filled with family fun entertainment and the opportunity to showcase your talents and skills. Cows, horses, cooking, craft, poultry...

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Campaspe News
News

Net a necklace

YOUR chance to shop and win has arrived at TerryWhite Chemmart Rochester, and for $20 it’s the perfect opportunity to be spoiled.

Campaspe News
Sport

Keenan earns Victorian call-up

Rochester

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Regional

News

Harmony Village aged care wing officially opened

After 20 months of construction, Harmony Village’s new wing has been officially opened.

Tara Whitsed
News

CFA warns locals to put safety first

THE hot weather is upon us, and Kyabram CFA captain Mick Crompton says measures need to be taken to ensure this fire season is a safe one.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Raring to mow

Benalla’s Pete Symes and Allan Crumb were forced to get ‘‘dressed up’’ to mow the lawn after taking part in Movember.

Benalla Ensign
News

Get hooked with a grant

Member for Euroa Steph Ryan has encouraged Benalla’s fishing enthusiasts to apply for the 2018-19 Recreational Fishing Grants Program.

Benalla Ensign
News

Funding options for new and emerging local events

Regional events held between July and December 2019 can now apply for NSW Government funding, aimed at driving more overnight visitors to rural and regional towns across the state.

Southern Riverina News
News

Ten aircraft ready to respond to fires

Ten critical firefighting aircrafts have arrived in north-east Victoria and will be stationed at bases across the region, ready to respond to fires in preparation for the peak bushfire season.

Cobram Courier
News

Club gifts a vacuum

The gift of giving continues for Seymour Rock ’n’ Roll Club.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Council endorses library demands

Funding for public libraries continues to be a concern for Murray River Council.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Bridie keeps kids on track

A BIT of heat was never going to stop Holy Rosary students from enjoying the sights of Heathcote.

David Rak
Sport

Tatura ladder triumph

Tatura

Tatura Guardian
News

Road closures due to flooding

Due to heavy rainfall and resulting flood waters, roads across the region are closed with motorists and residents urged to take care in this treacherous weather. More than 50 mm has fell in the last 24 hours with more rain forecasted. Motorists...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Road closures due to flooding

Due to heavy rainfall and resulting flood waters, roads across the region are closed with motorists and residents urged to take care in this treacherous weather. More than 50 mm has fell in the last 24 hours with more rain forecasted. Motorists...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Football and netball recruits and player movement news

Euroa continues to reel in recruits as it looks to rise up the Goulburn Valley League table next year.

Tyler Maher

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Rural

News

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News
Water

Probe needed to assess river bank damage

The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority has said additional funding and support was being explored to develop a new lower Goulburn River flows study and long-term environmental monitoring program to investigate the effects of unseasonal high flows on river banks, water quality, native fish and vegetation.

Country News
Animal Health

Keep cows cool this summer

CLIMATE CHANGE is leading to warmer Australian summers with an increased number of hot days and warmer nights. This increases the risk of heat stress, leading to adverse effects on herd health and farm profitability. Effects of heat stress Reduced...

Gemma Chuck
News

Millions for organic expansion

A $65 MILLION expansion of an organic dairy processing plant in north Geelong is expected to create 60 new jobs and generate $95 million in dairy exports. Announced in October, the expansion will see the Organic Dairy Farmers Australia processing...

Dairy News
Livestock

Hayes family, from Girgarre, takes out Victorian Red Cow On-Farm Challenge

After 164 entries from 21 breeders, Girgarre’s Hayes family won Champion Cow at the 2018 Victorian Red Cow On-Farm Challenge.

Country News
Markets

Don’t forget global markets

WITH MANY eyes focused on the current feed shortage in Australia and resultant surge in feed costs, global markets have taken something of a back seat. Apart from helpful depreciation of the Australian dollar, there hasn’t been much to jolt our...

John Droppert
News

Solar plan irks locals

A new solar farm is being proposed for Benalla, but locals whose houses are in close proximity have signed a petition to have it stopped before it even begins.

Rodney Woods
Horticulture

Region optimistic despite SPC being sold

The region continues to be optimistic about the future of SPC, with hopes a new buyer can continue to build the company.

Country News
News

Farmers worried about code

DAIRY FARMERS are being expected to vote for a compulsory industry code without consideration for alternatives, nor the impact on their businesses. That was the concern expressed at the final consultation meeting, at Maffra in Victoria’s Gippsland...

Jeanette Severs
Working Dogs

Easy to love Instagram star

What’s the best and worst thing she has ever done?

Country News
Machinery & Products

Wrapping up a hypothetical silage venture

I’D BE willing to wager that every machinery enthusiast has their share of ‘aspirational’ purchases. The machines that you don’t strictly need, but with whose hypothetical selection and applications you preoccupy your spare time. I have...

John Droppert
Management

Flexibility helps family through dry season

PLANNING, BUSINESS flexibility and diversity has helped one western Victorian dairy farming family navigate a tough season. The Martins at Irrewarra, north of Colac, have never fed in the bail and do not buy-in fodder. This means they haven’t been...

Dairy News
Water

Farmers desperate for water

‘‘If nothing changes family farms are going to disappear; people will really start to struggle.’’

Country News
Cropping

Grain growers need evidence from peers

When it comes to changing grain growers’ perceptions and motivating practice change on-farm, American agricultural academic Drew Lyon believes it does not matter where in the world you are, the challenges are strikingly similar.

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

Greens Lake to close for New Year’s Eve

Greens Lake at Corop will once again be closed for New Year’s Eve.

Country News

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National & World

National

NRL player charged over alleged assault

St George Illawarra star Jack de Belin has been charged over an alleged sexual assault after he handed himself in to police in Wollongong.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Aurizon railway workers plan to strike

Coal shipments from BHP Billiton, Glenore, Anglo American and Peabody Energy could be delayed after Aurizon railway workers voted to strike.

AAP Newswire
World

Nine dead, 47 hurt in Turkish train crash

A high speed train has crashed in the Turkish capital Ankara, killing nine people and injuring 47.

AAP Newswire
World

Pope removes Pell from his inner circle

Australian George Pell is one of two cardinals who will no longer be on Pope Francis’ informal cabinet which comprises several cardinals.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Barry O’Farrell gives Conghua thumbs-up

Racing Australia chief executive Barry O’Farrell has visited the Conghua training centre in China and says he believes it meets Aust biosecurity standards.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Billings backs Saints recruit Hannebery

St Kilda’s Jack Billings is expecting big things of their star recruit Dan Hannebery, who has been making an impact in their AFL pre-season training.

AAP Newswire
National

PM Morrison’s pitch to religious voters

Scott Morrison was everywhere this week and his most important announcement might have been the one to bring religious voters to the coalition.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Actress Keira Knightley to receive OBE

Love Actually star Keira Knightley will receive an OBE at Buckingham Palace from Prince Charles for her services to drama and charity

AAP Newswire
National

‘Deceptive’ NSW killer jailed for 24 years

A 50-year-old truck driver who lied about a cannabis crop in Canberra, before shooting a man dead in bushland in NSW, has been jailed for at least 24 years.

AAP Newswire