Corowa Free Press

Corowa Rutherglen Football Netball Club president Graham Hosier stepping down

After seven years at the helm, Corowa Rutherglen Football Netball Club President Graham Hosier will step down at the club’s AGM in October.

Robert Muir

9 hours ago

Big aerodrome lease 95% right - GM

Federation Council agreement for a long-term lease of Corowa Aerodrome with Amber Aviation (AA) is now expected to happen later this month. “Negotiations are going well and positively. We’re both putting a lot of work into the last five per...

Robert Muir

2 minutes ago

Boating confusion clarified

Residents of NSW may boat and fish on the Murray River as long as they remain in NSW waters while Victorians will need a valid border permit to enter.

Corowa Free Press

Boating confusion clarified

Residents of NSW may boat and fish on the Murray River as long as they remain in NSW waters while Victorians will need a valid border permit to enter.

Corowa Free Press

Naming the swimming complex

The name for Corowa’s overall $10.3 million aquatic centre will be decided at Federation Council’s monthly zoom meeting on August 19, after consulting the pool advisory committee. Several names and thoughts were expressed at council’s monthly...

Robert Muir

3 hours ago

Corowa Golf Club results

Corowa GC Medley – Sunday, July 25. Winner with 40 pts Keith Morrison. Runner-up with 37 pts Gary Chappell. Ball Rundown: Sam Sargood, Neville Tait 35 pts, Sue Patton 32 pts and Tessa Merritt 31 pts. Pro Shop Medley – Tuesday, July 27. Today’s...

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Police investigate alleged stabbing in Strathmerton

A 49-year-old Strathmerton man is in a stable condition at Goulburn Valley Health after he was allegedly stabbed multiple times on Tuesday night.

Morgan Dyer

9 hours ago

Moira COVID-19 case not tested at Yarrawonga Health

Yarrawonga Health has advised a new Moira Shire positive COVID-19 case confirmed by Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) yesterday did not present to Yarrawonga Health for testing and is not known to YH.

Yarrawonga Chronicle

4 hours ago

Yarrawonga-Mulwala “the most impacted businesses in Australia” says NSW Business regional manager

A NSW Business regional manager believes businesses along the Murray River would be the most impacted in the country as a result of the recent cross-border closure and further Stage 3 restrictions in Victoria.

Jared Loughnan

Further restrictions cripple industry

Adrienne Hartnett

Cobram schools reflect on the return to remote learning

Recent COVID-19 restrictions has affected how schools in Cobram will operate, with remote learning back from today. Having tackled it all before, schooling bodies are better prepared heading into the next six weeks. Cobram Anglican Grammar principal...

Liam Nash

19 hours ago

Aquatic centre delighting all

Corowa’s aquatic centre contractor loves building big projects and the Corowa community loves to see a big project. That’s what the managing director of Hines Constructions Bathurst David Hines told The Free Press last Thursday. “It’s...

Robert Muir

6 hours ago

Broken borders, broken families

Two weeks since tightened border restrictions were introduced, Rutherglen residents are still being left out in the cold. The NSW government is ignoring requests by local businesses and politicians to include the town in the border bubble. The tough...

Adrienne Hartnett

9 hours ago

Further restrictions cripple industry

Adrienne Hartnett

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Regional

Elly’s huge drama on a human scale

A trip to an exhibition on the sinking of the Titanic was enough to spark Elly Miechel’s fertile imagination and produce a prize-winning story on the famous 108-year-old sea tragedy. The 18-year-old Goulburn Valley Grammar School student from...

John Lewis

29 Jul 2020

Campaspe Shire Council services close amid COVID-19

CAMPASPE Shire mayor Adrian Weston says the community must continue to work together to get through the latest coronavirus restrictions. From Thursday, all of regional Victoria including Echuca and Kyabram, will be under stage three restrictions...

Brayden May

Helpline to address Benalla’s appalling domestic violence stats

Benalla’s hidden shame has, for some years, been it’s rate of domestic violence incidents. And in spite of great work undertaken by organisations such as White Ribbon, the issue is still there - although often hidden behind closed doors. The address...

Simon Ruppert

7 hours ago

Johnno’s Run goes virtual

IT WASN’T the usual Johnno’s Run in 2020, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t as successful.

Brayden May

30 Jul 2020

Cattle sales on the rise

Numbers increased again at Finley for the fortnightly cattle sale last week. The usual field of buyers were present.

Southern Riverina News

Ottrey Homes closing to visitors

In the interest of safety, aged care facility Ottrey Homes has closed its doors to visitors. Aside from special exemptions, such as those receiving palliative care, these preventative measures have been put in place to protect residents and staff...

Liam Nash

3 hours ago

Help is out there for people living with disabilities in Mitchell and Murrindindi shires

Those living with a disability should never have to go it alone. Rather than facing solitary struggle, self-advocacy groups can provide a cohesive and empowering environment to amplify the voice of people affected by communication issues or...

Seymour Telegraph

6 hours ago

Man accused of growing cannabis in Rochester bailed

A MAN charged over the cultivation of more than 200 cannabis plants in Rochester has been granted bail.

Ivy Jensen

03 Aug 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

Moira COVID-19 case not tested at Yarrawonga Health

Yarrawonga Chronicle

4 hours ago

We need transparency

he full interim report, including a list of options for feedback, is available here

Zoe McMaugh

4 hours ago

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

Organic products now easier to export to Japan

Japan will continue to enjoy Australian organic beef, dairy and processed foods following the signing of an organic equivalence arrangement for livestock products between the two countries. Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said the...

Rodney Woods

02 Aug 2020

Water

Seasonal determinations increase for Murray and Bullarook

High-reliability water shares for the Murray and Bullarook systems have increased, according to Goulburn-Murray Water’s latest 2020-21 seasonal determinations.

Jamie Salter

03 Aug 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

Silage webinar to help farmers get the most out of their crop

Dairy Australia is hosting a silage webinar on August 6 to help farmers get the most of the silage they grow this season. David Lewis, from Lallemand Animal Nutrition, will be the guest speaker and will provide information on getting the best...

Rodney Woods

5 hours ago

Livestock

Naring Piggery plan withdrawn

The planning permit for a proposed new 5000-head piggery at Naring has been withdrawn. The permit was originally lodged with Moira Shire for Western Plains Pork, a Ballarat-based company, wanting to develop the outdoor grower piggery. Moira Shire...

Geoff Adams

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...

Sam Leishman

23 Mar 2020

Face masks mandatory for farmers

From midnight on Sunday, regional Victorians are now required to wear face masks — including farmers. Farmers whose family home is also their workplace are only required to wear a mask if they have staff coming and going from the...

Jamie Salter

31 Jul 2020

Horticulture

Anger over fruit juice health star rating

Citrus growers are unhappy over a multi-national government decision to give juice a lower health rating than diet cola. The bizarre outcome has come about because the health rating is determined by the level of juice in food — natural or...

Geoff Adams

22 Jul 2020

Organic products now easier to export to Japan

Japan will continue to enjoy Australian organic dairy and processed foods following the signing of an organic equivalence arrangement for livestock products between the two countries. Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said the...

Rodney Woods

02 Aug 2020

Confusion over NSW border permits for agriculture workers

A decision to allow seasonal workers living in the NSW/Victorian border zone to cross the border daily has been welcomed by NSW Farmers. The closure of the NSW/Victorian border due to the coronavirus pandemic prompted concerns about how the worker...

Rodney Woods

31 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

Management

Tatura dairy operation continually adapts to climate change and water availability

Adapting to a variable climate and a lack of water availability have seen the biggest changes to the Lang Dairies farming operation at Tatura. The Lang family started dairy farming in 1981 and now owns three neighbouring dairies, covering...

Rodney Woods

22 Jul 2020

Water

ACCC water report validates concerns

The competition watchdog’s interim report into the Murray-Darling Basin water market has been welcomed by irrigators, but they say it must be backed up with action.

Jamie Salter

31 Jul 2020

Cropping

Rice farmers optimistic about season ahead

Farmers who have not grown rice in years due to high water costs and low allocations are considering growing the crop this season as a result of improved seasonal conditions and a competitive rice price. Moulamein farmer Jeremy Morton has not grown...

Jamie Salter

28 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