Corowa Free Press

Corowa almost snatch big win

Corowa came excruciatingly close to knocking off top of the table Yackandandah at Ball Park on Saturday, coming up just short 10 runs short of a win.

Corowa Free Press

Murray Irrigation axes six

Murray Irrigation (MI) has announced the removal of at least six roles as part of Phase One of its Business Review, in response to pressures placed upon the business by ongoing dry conditions. MI CEO Phil Endley said the decision to reduce staff...

Corowa Free Press

Duryea horse wins 3YO prize

News Girl, trained by Corowa’s Geoff Duryea, has been awarded the Southern District Racing Association’s 3YO of the Year title. Duryea, who trained News Girl for the past two years, said that it’s nice to be acknowledged for the success the...

Corowa Free Press

Duryea horse wins 3YO prize

Corowa Free Press

Droves of farmers turnout to rally

Many Riverina farmers descended upon Canberra on Monday for the ‘Can the Plan’ rally, which has provoked David Littleproud to review the plan. Southern Riverina Irragotors chairman, Chris Brooks told a group of farmers outside Parliament House...

Corowa Free Press

Come and try session

The Murray Felines will be conducting another Come an Try day at the John Foord Oval, Corowa on Monday, December 9 from 4:30pm. The Female league is expanding again to cover an U14 team, and U17 team and an open team. The Felines would like to...

Corowa Free Press

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Nine men arrested after 18 properties searched over alleged illegal activity

Nine men have been arrested and 18 properties across Shepparton, Mooroopna, Kialla and Muckatah searched as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged criminal activities of the Outlaws motorcycle gang.

Shepparton News

8 hours ago

Car crash at Karingal

A man was taken to hospital after driving his car through the wall of Seymour’s Karingal nursing home this morning. Police were called to the scene just after 9am where an elderly man had accidentally hit the accelerator and driven through an...

David Rak

Trial begins for Mooroopna murder

The Supreme Court trial of a man charged with murder of another man at Mooroopna last year has started.

Liz Mellino

Tiny Tatura idea taking on the world

The café may be small but the Coffee+ waste warriors’ newest innovation has taken the world by storm.

Morgan Dyer

06 Dec 2019

Accused man’s mother gives evidence in murder trial

The mother of a man who allegedly assaulted her former partner has recalled the moment she saw her son continually punch the victim prior to his death.

Liz Mellino

Farewell to the “Boss Lady”

Corowa group Wrap with Love have farewelled the “Boss Lady” Carmel Maroney, who will be moving from Corowa, during a special lunch at the Australia Hotel. Carmel became an area contact for Wrap with Love in 2011 and has been organising the...

Corowa Free Press

Aquatic Centre preparation works close to completion

With the Corowa Aquatic Centre Design and Construction Tender awarded at the October Federation Council meeting, site preparation works to ensure the site is ready for construction are well advanced. These works include the demolition of the old 50m...

Corowa Free Press

Establishing a floodplain committee

A Corowa, Howlong, Mulwala Floodplain Risk Management Committee comprising at least 10 persons is to be established by Federation Council. It follows advice on October 29 of a successful council grant application to the State Government for...

Robert Muir

EVENTS

Events

Messy Play

What: Join us for a messy play session where children will have the freedom to develop their imagination and social skills! Bookings essential. When: 9.30am to 10.30am Where: St Anne’s College, 72 Wendouree Dve, Kialla. Cost: Free

Ilias Bakalla

11 Dec

Events

Movie Afternoon at the Library

What: Come along for a screening of the 1967 classic Flower Drum Song. The movie will start at 1 pm, with a light afternoon tea supplied. Spaces are limited so be sure to register your spot! When: 1 pm. Where: Shepparton Library Cost...

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Ilias Bakalla

11 Dec

Events

Mooroopna New Year’s Eve Festival

The Mooroopna New Year’s Eve Festival is a family event. Come and join us in celebrating the New Year @ John Gray Oval at the Mooroopna Recreation Reserve. Entry is free. The street parade kicks off the celebrations at 6.30pm from the service...

Shepparton News

31 Dec

Regional

Eight men charged after 18 properties searched across the region

Eight men have been charged and 18 properties across Shepparton, Mooroopna, Kialla and Muckatah have been searched as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged criminal activities of Outlaws Motorcycle Club members. Victoria Police’s...

Ashlea Witoslawski

3 hours ago

Stanhope’s big plans

STANHOPE is the most recent town to come under Campaspe Shire’s spotlight, after council and the dairying town of fewer than 900 people agreed on a development plan recently. The plan for strong community connections, recreation and lifestyle...

James Arbuthnott

7 hours ago

Lions given $2000 for Carols by Candlelight

Bendigo Bank has joined with Benalla Rural City in supporting the Benalla Lions Carols by Candlelight with a combined donation of $3000. Council had already granted the event $1000, when the above photo was taken of Lions Club president Graham...

Simon Ruppert

2 hours ago

The Lead

The Lead - December 10

Local musician Pete Gibson visited Echuca Regional Health recently to serenade patients with music from his homemade harp

Riverine Herald

2 hours ago

New Finley Sergeant

A new sergeant was recently appointed to the Finley Police Station. Sgt Matthew Barham has turned away from the city life having served as a supervisor for a station in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney for the last three years. He is adjusting to his...

Daniel Hughes

Vandals ruin soccer complex

An act of needless vandalism has driven a dagger through the heart of Cobram’s sporting community. Overnight last Tuesday, vandals broke into Cobram Community Soccer Complex, wreaking havoc and causing upwards of $20 000 in damages to...

Liam Nash

10 hours ago

Local volunteers honoured

The Rotary Club of Seymour presented its Community Services Awards on November 18. The awards are recognition of the invaluable work volunteers undertake in local organisations who rely on their involvement. There were two chosen recipients from the...

David Rak

5 hours ago

Rochester Show to run over two days

ATTENTION residents of Rochester and district. The Rochester Show is a couple of months away and it is already shaping up to be bigger and better than in 2019.

Jared Prestwidge

12 hours ago

Roadside clearing works to continue throughout summer in Mitchell Shire

MITCHELL Shire Council’s commitment to rural and urban fire safety has seen the shire’s largest slashing program take place this year. Council has also resolved to strengthen its commitment to fire hazards and fuel reductions. Local laws...

Vanessa Wiltshire

29 Nov 2019

Tiny Tatura idea taking on the world

The café may be small but the Coffee+ waste warriors’ newest innovation has taken the world by storm.

Morgan Dyer

06 Dec 2019

Police report

Unconscious boat driver - catch of the day! A driver of a boat who lost consciousness after injuring himself whilst fishing found himself as the lucky catch of the day on Sunday, December 8. Police were called out to a boating accident on the Ovens...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

5 hours ago

Double the tickets in final weeks

Deni’s Steve Rosenow ‘‘couldn’t believe it’’ when he learned on Friday he had won a $200 Deni Gift Card in the Golden Bunny Bonanza Draw. The winning ticket came from Mitre 10, where Mr Rosenow says he has been shopping for more than 20...

Olivia Duffey

7 hours ago

Bowls tidbits

“It was an outstanding finish. I don’t think we could have dreamed of that ending in the lead-up,” MBC sports venue manager Zane Mikin-Laurie told the Riverine Herald

Alex Mitchell

Rural

Lower Lakes study announced by MDBA

The status of the South Australian Lower Lakes as fresh or saline bodies of water is expected to come under scrutiny in an independent scientific review announced by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority. Victorian irrigators, the National Party, and...

Geoff Adams

4 hours ago

Water

MPs call for CEWH to release water for irrigators

Federal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum plans to break from party policy with a proposal to shift water from the environment to productive agriculture.

Rodney Woods

14 hours ago

Animal Health

Know your fodder: feed testing facts

THIS SEASON there is the potential for a fodder supply shortage across Australia’s dairy regions. In times of low pasture supply, it is essential to carefully plan what the likely feed requirements will be for your herd and actively manage the...

Dairy News

11 Oct 2019

Dairy

Coles reimburses milk suppliers

Supermarket giant Coles has been forced to pay $5 million to a group of farmers after accusations it short-changed them on a scheme to provide drought relief.

Geoff Adams

11 hours ago

Livestock

Red meat industry set to benefit from new pasture grass research

Australia’s red meat industry is set to benefit from new pasture grass research focused on increasing its production and profitability and helping to safeguard it in a changing climate. Agriculture Victoria research scientists have generated...

Rodney Woods

Markets

Australian milk production continues to slide, while global markets present opportunities

THE 2018–19 season will most certainly be remembered as an exceptionally challenging season for the Australian dairy industry. Universally high feed costs, record high temporary irrigation water costs and widespread dry seasonal conditions have...

Sofia Omstedt

12 Jul 2019

Katamatite’s lion-hearted effort to support fire-affected NSW farmers

Five trucks stocked with donated hay bales left Katamatite recently, travelling more than 1000 km to deliver feed to farms razed by bushfires in Macksville, NSW. Having heard the devastating impact of blazes across the nation, Katamatite...

Liam Nash

Horticulture

New podcast for horticultural growers

A new resource designed to arm horticultural growers with everything they need to grow their business has been released by Hort Innovation. The podcast series, titled Growing Matters, is now freely available to download or stream through Apple...

Rodney Woods

Dairy

Chinese company buys Lion dairy labels

The Chinese dairy heavyweight behind the $1.5 billion bid for organic infant formula maker Bellamy’s Australia has agreed to acquire another of Australia’s biggest dairy operations. China Mengniu Dairy will pay Japanese beverage giant Kirin...

Geoff Adams

Murray Gums Estate scores another olive oil award

The silver and green olive leaves at Moama’s Murray Gums Estate are not the only things shining after the vineyard added another medal to its growing collection.

Morgan Dyer

Machinery & Products

Sneak peek of new tractor technology at AgQuip

VISITORS TO this year’s AgQuip Field Days from August 20 to 22 at Gunnedah enjoyed a sneak peek at the next generation in Case IH’s high-horsepower tractor technology. The new AFS Connect Magnum, powered by the company’s Advanced Farming...

Dairy News

13 Sep 2019

Management

Robotic technology embedded in farm’s future

TASMANIA’S DORNAUF Dairies has successfully transitioned its Gala Farm to the latest generation of voluntary milking technology following the installation of eight DeLaval VMS V300 milking robots. Farm owners Nick and Rebekah Dornauf say the...

Dairy News

26 Nov 2019

Water

Dry conditions trigger water quality concerns

Continuing dry conditions in the Murray-Darling Basin have triggered water quality concerns. Murray-Darling Basin Authority chief executive Phillip Glyde said recent rainfall in the northern basin was not enough to significantly impact water storage...

Jamieson Salter

Cropping

SunRice slashes jobs

The Federal Government must develop a “bail-out package” for SunRice. That’s the message from NSW Member for Murray Helen Dalton, following the announcement last week another 100 jobs would be lost from the Deniliquin and Leeton rice mills...

Zoe McMaugh

From the Experts

ABV release prompts sire review

The August release of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) and the upcoming joining season will have dairy farmers around the country thinking about the next best sires to use over their herds. While breeding enthusiasts will delve into great detail...

Dairy News

13 Sep 2019

Lovell quizzes Symes on rate relief for farmers

State Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell has again pressured the Andrews Government to provide municipal rate relief to farmers in northern Victoria struggling with the drought. In a question to Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes, Ms Lovell...

Rodney Woods