Corowa Free Press

Cloke and dagger

Despite AFL veteran Cameron Cloke making a one-off appearance for Corowa Rutherglen the Roos were eventually overrun by a determined Wodonga Raiders outfit at the John Foord Oval on Saturday. The Roos got off to a great start to lead by seven points...

Corowa Free Press

Community Garden boost

The Commonwealth Bank Corowa branch has extended a philanthropic hand by donating $500 towards the Corowa Community Garden as part of their Community Grants program. The cheque was handed over by the Corowa branch manager Donna Hussey to community...

Rhys Williams

Corowa Rutherglen Netball

A Grade Corowa Rutherglen 42 def Wodonga Raiders 33 A tough contest and the girls got the job done but need to re-focus next week and play four solid quarters. Great composure and maturity in what was an intensely physical game. Awards –...

Corowa Free Press

Entries open for Henty machinery awards

Machines at the cutting edge of agricultural technology are invited to enter the prestigious Henty Machine of the Year Award. Announced on the opening day, this “farmers’ choice’’ award is presented to the most outstanding new piece of...

Corowa Free Press

Entries open for Henty machinery awards

Corowa Free Press

CDHBU Football & Netball

CDHBU travelled to Brocklesby on Saturday to tackle the Brock/Burrumbuttock Saints. Seniors BB Saints 16.23.119 def CDHBU 9.2.56 The Power despite a long list of injuries put up a spirited effort against top side BB Saints, going down by 63 points...

Corowa Free Press

Red Boot Store sculpture unveiled

As part of a new artistic vision for the town, Arts Rutherglen has memorialised the historic Red Boot Shop that was reduced to rubble during the destructive tornado that struck in 2013. Submerged by dirt, the tessellated tile shop entrance to...

Rhys Williams

Most popular

Wet weather expected in the Goulburn Valley

An icy wind will blow down on the Goulburn Valley tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology issuing a severe weather warning for the midweek winter blues. BOM Victoria senior forecaster Dean Stewart said damaging winds averaging 60 to 70 km/h with...

Madeleine Caccianiga

11 Jun 2019

They made a very cool $76K

IN A spectacular debut on the Big Freeze circuit, Echuca-Moama has raised a whopping $76,000 — almost $50,000 more than hoped.

Andrew Johnston

Lifestyle

That’s fairly f-f-f-freezing!

THE Big Freeze is on today.

Riverine Herald

10 Jun 2019

The fight went all 15 rounds

FEATHERS were ruffled in the third term as if they weren’t already flying.

Brayden May

10 Jun 2019

Toddler pays dearly for NDIS failure

A TWO-YEAR-OLD disabled boy has suffered emotional and physical trauma without access to specialist equipment that not only helps feed him but could literally be the difference between him ever walking or not. Michael has been condemned to the bureaucratic wilderness for almost a year.

Holly Tregenza

Jenny calling it a day

By Robert Muir When Jenny Doody began at The Free Press 30 years ago, everything was written by hand and faxed through to the Yarrawonga Chronicle. “We use computers for almost everything now,” the face of The Free Press in Corowa for all those...

Robert Muir

Rutherglen unit fire under investigation

Investigators have been working to ascertain what caused a fire that ripped through a Rutherglen unit last week. Police were called to the residence on Herbert Street at approximately 4.25pm last Monday and arrived within minutes to see the two...

Corowa Free Press

Cats outgunned by Bushrangers

Seniors Cats 9.13.67 def by Beechworth 12.6.78 The Senior Cats side started the game well kicking out to a four goal to one lead at quarter time. Unfortunately, that same commitment wasn’t seen in the second quarter as Beechworth dominated play...

Corowa Free Press

EVENTS

Flowerdale Community Market

The Flowerdale Community Market is held on the third Sunday of every month from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The Market is located at the Flowerdale Hall at 3380 Whittlesea-Yea Road, Flowerdale, Victoria. You can enjoy a delicious devonshire tea or some hot...

Simone Dunne

16 Jun

Alexandra on Perkins Market

The Alexandra on Perkins Market – after more than a decade away, the monthly market makes a welcome return to the heart of the Alexandra township. Just a short leisurely stroll from the local shops and cafes, visitors and locals can now enjoy...

Simone Dunne

22 Jun

Benalla Lakeside Market

Wide range of fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, gifts and much more. Live entertainment each month. This market is organised and managed by the Rotary and Lions Clubs of Benall

Simone Dunne

22 Jun

Kilmore Scout Market

Welcome to The Kilmore Market it is held on the last Saturday of each month at Hudson Park in Kilmore, Victoria from 9am-2pm and managed by 1st Kilmore Scouts. Standard stall 3x3 fees are $15 your car is left next to your stall and will need to have...

Simone Dunne

22 Jun

Regional

Len and Lorna Chandler celebrate 60th wedding anniversary

After 60 years of marriage, Lorna and Len Chandler say the biggest highlight has been family.

James Bennett

Funding to help save the world

CAMPASPE Shire businesses now have access to a funding program to support environmental upgrade projects which will save money and benefit the environment.

Kyabram Free Press

Memorable 3-2 victory

A skilful performance from outstanding player, Jeff Austen almost single handedly took Plovers to a memorable 3-2 victory over Wombats in round three of the A-grade Winter Pennant competition fought out last week.

Benalla Ensign

Deniliquin sheep sale report

A smaller yarding made up of mostly plain and mixed lots of both lamb and sheep was offered at Deniliquin on Tuesday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

6 hours ago

Line-up announced

Forty-two musicians have been announced in the line-up for the 2019 Strawberry Fields Festival at Tocumwal.

Southern Riverina News

Cross-border challenges

NSW residents are unable to access essential mental health services south of the border due to their postcode, Victorian cross-border commissioner Luke Wilson has said.

Cobram Courier

Acknowledging sustainability

Seymour Telegraph

Crank up the marmalade

HAVE you used one of these before?

Campaspe News

Become a blood donor and save lives

DID you know it takes 18 people donating blood on a monthly basis to treat just one person with blood cancer?

McIvor Times

Shepparton Education Plan’s future discussed

The future of the Shepparton Education Plan was up for discussion last week, as individuals questioned the lack of financial support provided in the 2019-20 Victorian Budget.

Ashlea Witoslawski

Be smarter and safer on quad bikes

The Victorian Government is taking action to protect and educate farmers and workers with a renewed call for vigilance on and around all-terrain vehicles or quad bikes. The campaign launched the government and WorkSafe Victoria is part of an ongoing...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

SRI calls for independent review into flood damage

A local irrigator group wants an independent review into the damage which has been caused to river environments in the Barmah-Millewa region.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

5 hours ago

GVL under-16 competition will begin next year

A new era of junior football is coming to the Goulburn Valley League.

Tyler Maher

Rural

Funding boost for Victorian wineries

Country News

6 hours ago

Water

Dry river gets a drink

Improving the environment along the Broken River for platypus and native fish, including Murray cod, is the aim of an upcoming environmental flow by Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority.

Country News

8 hours ago

Animal Health

Welfare key in rearing calves

THERE IS not much Bernie McManus doesn’t know about rearing calves, after all he has been doing it for most of his life and has got the skill down to a fine art these days. Mr McManus and his wife Carol milk 130 spring calving Jerseys on their...

Dairy News

Support for dairy

The Victorian Government will provide an additional $2.7 million in support for northern Victorian dairy farmers, who continue to be affected by seasonal conditions and high input costs. The extra support will put additional financial and business...

Dairy News

5 hours ago

Livestock

Beef gets good report

A report card into the sustainability of the Australian beef industry shows the industry in on track to be carbon neutral by 2030.

Country News

Markets

Rain will be key to cow value lift: agents

There’s opportunity in current cow values for those who have feed, according to a cow leasing and agricultural finance company boss. This comes as livestock agents continue to report tough selling conditions, as farmers in northern Victoria battle...

Dairy News

17 May 2019

Drought distraction

NSW graziers who took a risk in building luxury accommodation on their property, in the middle of the crippling drought, have been rewarded with an influx of bookings.

Country News

10 hours ago

Horticulture

New owners of SPC hope they can return Shepparton business to its former glory

The new owners of SPC say the significance of the purchase of the 100-year-old business is not lost on them, with hopes they can return the fruit processor to its former glory.

Alana Christensen

Feed shortage hits dairy

AUSTRALIA’S ONGOING eastern states drought, with 23 per cent less summer crops sown, has been blamed for the need to import high-protein wheat from Canada. The recent announcement comes on the back of news that GrainCorp announced an after-tax...

Jeanette Severs

11 hours ago

Region’s natural assets in spotlight

Experts from the diverse fields of geology, conservation, botany, biodiversity, ornithology, ecology and ichthyology will share their knowledge at the Under the Microscope forum in Euroa later this month.

Country News

Machinery & Products

New JD site

MACHINERY DEALERSHIP Haeusler’s reached a milestone on April 2 as the business held the opening of its new Shepparton location. Having moved further north of Shepparton at the end of last year, director Martin Haeusler said it was evident that...

Dairy News

Management

“Two speed” autumn in western Victoria

FARMERS KNOW better than anyone the power of Mother Nature. In western Victoria, the weather has played a huge role in the fortunes of dairy farmers this autumn. Early rain for some, has delivered pasture to calve cows on, while others had to...

Dairy News

Water

Old infrastructure gets a makeover

A Shepparton business is bringing old technology back to life to revitalise ageing infrastructure across the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District.

Country News

12 hours ago

Cropping

Rice women to share stories

Deniliquin farmer Kellie Crossley has been invited to be the keynote speaker at the annual Women in Rice lunch in Finley on Friday.

Country News

From the Experts

California faces similar dairy issues

MULTIPLE DEMANDS on irrigation water, stricter environmental controls and pressures from animal activists are some of the issues that are similar for Californian dairy farmers and those in Australia. Animal scientist Dr Russ Hovey drew some...

Dairy News

Awards encourage positive change

Parks Victoria is encouraging community members to apply for its Environmental Sustainability Award in the Victorian Regional Achievement and Community Awards.

Country News