EDITOR'S PICKS

National

Labor promises gender pay gap changes

Labor is promising changes to the Fair Work Commission to make it easier to close the gender pay gap.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Hot, but enjoyable Fun Run

Light rain failed to deter participants in the 2018 Corowa Rutherglen Junior Football Club Fun Run. The second edition of the event that aims to raise funds for the Corowa Rutherglen Junior Football Club was another success, enjoyed by many...

Corowa Free Press

Boat sinks after fire

EMERGENCY services were called to the Murray River near Torrumbarry yesterday afternoon after a boat caught fire and then exploded.

Riverine Herald

11 hours ago

Road closures due to flooding

Corowa Free Press

Road closures due to flooding

Corowa Free Press

Strasbourg attack associate due in court

A man suspected of providing Strasbourg man Cherif Chekkat with a handgun is to be brought before a judge, according to the Paris prosecutor’s office.

AAP Newswire

51 minutes ago

First grants for 2018/19

Round One of Federation Council Community Grants for 2018/19 has been decided, with $30,200 being shared by 13 organisations, as unanimously agreed to by councillors at their monthly meeting on November 20. Five Corowa-based organisations will each...

Corowa Free Press

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

NAB CEO to take break around RC report

NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn will take about two months leave around the scheduled release of the findings of the financial services royal commission.

AAP Newswire

9 hours ago

Strasbourg attack associate due in court

A man suspected of providing Strasbourg man Cherif Chekkat with a handgun is to be brought before a judge, according to the Paris prosecutor’s office.

AAP Newswire

51 minutes ago

First grants for 2018/19

Corowa Free Press

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

NAB CEO to take break around RC report

NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn will take about two months leave around the scheduled release of the findings of the financial services royal commission.

AAP Newswire

9 hours ago

Most popular

Road closures due to flooding

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Forced out: Southern 80 kings withdraw

THERE will be no three-peat at the 2019 Southern 80 — Merc Force has pulled out of contention.

Fraser Walker-Pearce

11 hours ago

Riverine Herald

Boat explodes on Murray River near Torrumbarry

EMERGENCY services are responding to a boat fire on the Murray River near Torrumbarry. It is believed the boat had not been in the water long before it exploded. No-one was seriously injured but one person is being treated for minor burns, It is not...

Riverine Herald

16 Dec 2018

Fighting for a future

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

Sophie Baldwin

11 Dec 2018

Road closures due to flooding

Corowa Free Press

Council and RSPCA working to stamp out ‘puppy farms.‘

a A Tatura man faced Shepparton Magistrates’ Court last week on animal cruelty charges following a joint operation by Greater Shepparton City Council and the RSPCA.

Shepparton News

13 hours ago

Council makes Lake Urana pledge

Federation Council re-visted plans to upgrade the Lake Urana precinct at its November monthly meeting, after original plans were swept under the carpet following the merger of the Urana and Corowa shires. With no current public access to the lake...

Corowa Free Press

National

Teen dies and crops flooded in north Qld

Cyclone Owen has been downgraded but heavy rain has destroyed crops in north Queensland and killed a teen who swam in a flooded creek.

AAP Newswire

8 hours ago

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

Taliban will meet US officials in UAE

Representatives of the Afghan Taliban and the US will meet in the United Arab Emirates, amid moves to establish the basis of talks to end the 17-year war.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

Organic market beckons for Tasmanian dairy farmers

TASMANIAN DAIRY farmers will be able to access a growing global organic market following a deal with processor Australian Consolidated Milk. The signing of organic dairy farmers to expand ACM’s organic milk supply is the first step by the company...

Dairy News

15 hours ago

Local

Road closures due to flooding

Corowa Free Press

First grants for 2018/19

Corowa Free Press

Hot, but enjoyable Fun Run

Corowa Free Press

Recent Corowa High School graduate John Schnelle has added to his exceptional bag of accolades after taking out second place in the national ‘My First Speech’ Competition. My First Speech, a yearly competition for students around the country in...

Jarryd Barca

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EVENTS

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...

Country News

23 Dec

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...

Country News

23 Dec

Respect the river

By Jarryd Barca In the 38 years that Corowa local Peter Wright has worked with the Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA), he has seen in excess of 50 drownings. “It’s 50 too many,” he told The Free Press downheartedly. But it’s a stern message...

Jarryd Barca

This weeks golf results

Corowa Golf Monday, December 3 Lady Niners: Wow, it’s December already! The weather will likely warm up, but the Niners will keep playing around the holidays at 8.30am for 9am so long as anyone can fit a hit into their busy schedule. In January we...

Corowa Free Press

12 Dec 2018

Boat sinks after fire

EMERGENCY services were called to the Murray River near Torrumbarry yesterday afternoon after a boat caught fire and then exploded.

Riverine Herald

11 hours ago

Safety plea after Toc. death

A Victorian man was killed on Saturday when the motorcycle he was riding at Tocumwal crashed into a tree.

Southern Riverina News

Helping drive tourists to regional events

Regional events planned in July to December next year can can apply for NSW Government funding.

Cobram Courier

Group has cruisy Christmas

Fifty members of the Seymour-based Major Mitchell Cruisers recently held their Christmas party at Seymour Cricket Club’s rooms.

Seymour Telegraph

15 Dec 2018

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

Loan program to help women rebuild lives

TENS of thousands of women escaping family violence will have access to a $14.9 million program providing zero-interest loans to help them rebuild their lives.

McIvor Times

Tatura ladder triumph

Tatura

Tatura Guardian

Bridge Closure for works

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions next week on the Mulwala-Yarrawonga Bridge for maintenance work. The work involves repairing a guardrail on the Victorian side of the bridge. The bridge will be reduced to one lane between 2am and...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Clean-up continues

The clean-up across the region from Sunday night’s destructive storm is continuing, with many getting a better understanding of what can be salvaged and what cannot.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

15 Dec 2018

Kyabram strong enough against Euroa

Euroa is catching up to Kyabram with every game played in Goulburn Valley Bowls Division’s second tier.

Lauren Bordin

12 hours ago

Rural

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

Authority plans for low rainfall

Updated operational planning for the Murray River has sharpened focus on the potential for dry conditions to continue through to winter next year according to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.

Country News

14 hours ago

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

Organic market beckons for Tasmanian dairy farmers

Dairy News

15 hours ago

Livestock

New livestock app

Farmers now have access to day-to-day livestock prices from across the country at the touch of a button, thanks to a new app.

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

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

Dairy

Plan to define future of industry

The dairy industry will come together to define the future of Australian dairy through the development of a collective Australian Dairy Plan.

Country News

15 hours ago

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

Call to split MDBA into two

A parliamentary inquiry into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has recommended the Murray-Darling Basin Authority be separated into two entities, endorsing an earlier recommendation from the Productivity Commission.

Country News

17 hours ago

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

12 Dec 2018

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

22 Apr 2018

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

12 Dec 2018

National & World

National

Labor promises gender pay gap changes

Labor is promising changes to the Fair Work Commission to make it easier to close the gender pay gap.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Finance

NAB CEO to take break around RC report

NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn will take about two months leave around the scheduled release of the findings of the financial services royal commission.

AAP Newswire

9 hours ago

Strasbourg attack associate due in court

A man suspected of providing Strasbourg man Cherif Chekkat with a handgun is to be brought before a judge, according to the Paris prosecutor’s office.

AAP Newswire

51 minutes ago