Corowa Free Press

Colour explosion ends school term

Corowa High School held its inaugural Colour Run last Friday to mark the end of the school term. Principal, Dr Joanne Bellette, said the colour run was an opportunity for the students to unwind after what’s been a tough year. “It has been a very...

Adrienne Hartnett

Border closure

Robert Muir

Corowa & District Darts

Summer Season 2020 Round 8 - Results Played on Monday 22nd June 2020 Oche Holics (Corowa golf club) 8 Def Rangers (Australia hotel, Cor) 3 Highest Score – David Harris, Paul Roksandic (Oche Holics) 125 Highest Peg – Garry Tate (Oche Holics) 3/46...

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Corowa & District Darts

Corowa Free Press

Boundary changes slammed

Any suggestion the Federation Council area should be part of a redistribution of NSW State electoral districts has been slammed by council, especially by Cr Paul Miegel. Cr Miegel was commenting on a recommendation from General Manager Adrian Butler...

Robert Muir

1 hour ago

Corowa Golf results

Corowa GC Pro Shop Medley Sunday 28 June 20 Winner ocb with 38 Pts Peter Reid Runner-up with 38 Pts Leigh Porter Ball Rundown: 2 x Balls – Sam O’Neil 38 Pts, Jeannette Aylward 37 Pts 1 x Ball – Darren Hughes 37 Pts, Louise Holden, Ron Webb 36...

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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

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

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

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

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

Virus updates

Melbourne and Mitchell Shire to be locked down for six weeks

Shepparton News

Petition push for footpath

A push for a new footpath to be built in Wahgunyah has gained momentum after a resident had a petition containing 113 signatures presented to Indigo Shire Council. Scott Parker, a resident of Wahgunyah for nine years, became concerned after he...

Adrienne Hartnett

Corowa market report

Numbers fell this week as availability weakens across the supply area and although some excellent quality continues to be available the yarding was generally more mixed. A large percentage of the offering were supplementary fed with few light sheep...

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Regional

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

Meet Marley, 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

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

43 minutes ago

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

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

9 hours ago

Victoria-NSW border closed

Despite the closure of the NSW-Victoria border from 11.59 pm yesterday, travel exemptions are available to those living in border towns such as Cobram and Barooga. People in border communities could cross the border for work or receive...

Liam Nash

1 hour ago

Mitchell Shire enters stage three restrictions for six weeks

David Rak

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

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

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

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

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

GVL cancels 2020 seniors season

The Goulburn Valley League has pulled the pin on its senior competitions for 2020.

Alex Mitchell

24 Jun 2020

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Rural

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

58 minutes 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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National & world

National

Sydney fighter allegedly assaulted officer

Sydney kickboxer Sivan Dovale, 25, is due to be sentenced after allegedly assaulting a police officer and repeatedly resisting arrest.

AAP Newswire

29 minutes 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

World

HK security law not ‘doom and gloom’: Lam

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says the city’s new security law is not “doom and gloom” for the financial hub amid fears its freedoms will be undermined.

AAP Newswire

World

Fauci: US virus situation ‘not good’

Anthony Fauci, the top infectious diseases expert in the US, says the situation regarding the coronavirus is “really not good”

AAP Newswire

5 hours 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