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Corowa Gold Club results

Pro Shop Medley Sunday, May 24 Winner with 38 pts Terry Davidson. Runner-up with 37 pts John Taylor. Third with 36 pts David Black. Ball Rundown: 2 x Balls – Leigh Porter 35 pts, Matthieu Miller 34 pts. 1 x Ball – Damien Rosser 34 pts, Nathan...

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Is your dog Corowa and district’s top dog?

Is your pooch the envy of everyone – and the one who gets all the attention at the park? Think your pup has what it takes to strut it out on the dogwalk? Enter here!

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Rowers training for season 2020/21

Being largely a summer season sport, rowers had all but completed their season or regattas before the COVID-19 restrictions came into force. “As this is our off season we have just been able to get back in the boat. To meet the COVID social...

Robert Muir

Rowers training for season 2020/21

Robert Muir

Ghost meeting on excellent track

Corowa Race Club will host next Tuesday’s race meeting on an excellent track with an expected seven race program but again there will no crowds due to COVID-19 restrictions. “The protocols have been issued by Racing NSW – no TAB, no bar, no...

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Leagues to decide fate

The fate of local 2020 football netball seasons will be determined in coming weeks after a number of meetings with presidents were held recently. A number of the leagues were cautiously optimistic a 2020 start date will occur but all concurred that...

Emma Prior

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Saputo reveals opening milk price

Saputo has announced an opening milk price of $6.40 per kgMS for the southern milking region. Saputo has committed to to no price step-downs in any circumstances during the year. “Determining the outlook for milk prices for the 2020/21 milk year has...

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Kyabram man faces 19 child sex charges

A KYABRAM man has been charged over historical child sex offences. The 69-year-old was arrested by Bendigo’s Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team on Wednesday, May 20. He was charged with 19 sex-related offences stemming from...

Ivy Jensen

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Fonterra Australia announce opening milk price

Fonterra Australia has announced its weighted average farmgate milk price for the 2020/2021 season of $6.06 per kgMS, with an estimated closing price range of $6.30 to $6.70 per kgMS. Fonterra Australia managing director René Dedoncker says that...

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Supermum builds business one stitch at a time

After the birth of her second daughter, Elise Gill was drowning in sleep deprivation.

Jessica Ball

Fonterra revises opening price to $6.40/kgMS

Fonterra Australia has revised its weighted average opening price to $6.40 per kgMS and forecast closing range to $6.40 - $6.70 per kgMS for the 2020/21 season. Fonterra Australia managing director René Dedoncker said that Fonterra had kept in line...

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Plans for Coreen fire station

It may take up to three years but the 18-active firefighters of Coreen fire brigade will probably have the old Coreen Hall site at 637 Federation Way Coreen as their home, with a brand new fire station. NSW Rural Fire Service has consulted Crown...

Corowa Free Press

Kerrida bounces back

Former Corowa local, Kerrida Rourke has astounded doctors and her family with a remarkable recovery after a boating accident in early March left her with life-threatening injuries. The 21-year-old sustained significant head injuries, ACL and MCL...

Adrienne Hartnett

Traffic issues with Howlong proposal

A State Government required decision for a development application to expand operations for Howlong sand and gravel from 30,000 tonnes per annum to 330,000 tonnes per annum is to be further considered by Federation Council beforehand. Council...

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Regional

Mooroopna’s Wendy Dow has fostered 300 children in 30 years

Mooroopna’s Wendy Dow has witnessed more moments of wide-eyed wonder than she can count.

Charmayne Allison

12 hours ago

Biomix to challenge EPA fine

BIOMIX Pty Ltd will challenge the fine recently imposed on it by the Environment Protection Authority. The EPA said the company had failed to meet reporting requirements on a new expansion to its groundwater monitoring network, resulting in the...

Jared Prestwidge

3 hours ago

North East Art trail gets new committee

A new committee to oversee the North East Art Trail has been formed with the aim of promoting art at Goorambat, Devenish, St James, Tungamah, Dookie and Katatmatite. With COVID-19 restrictions easing visitor numbers to the small North East Victorian...

Simon Ruppert

4 hours ago

ACCC investigates Echuca Luxury Houseboats complaints

THE consumer watchdog is investigating complaints against Echuca Luxury Houseboats relating to COVID-19 cancellations. It comes after dozens of people claimed they were left thousands of dollars out-of-pocket after they had to cancel their holidays...

Ivy Jensen

28 May 2020

Murals finish as restrictions ease

The completion of a number of murals in the Finley community has come at an ideal time, finished just days before businesses could reopen and regional travel was allowed. Former Riverina artist Damian Mitchell, who is now based in New York, has been...

Daniel Hughes

Students indulge in sweet treats for a great cause

Sugar and sun were on the menu for students at St Joseph’s Primary School on Thursday. The school held its annual Biggest Morning Tea to raise vital funds for the Cancer Council. Returning students brought plates of sweet treats to share, while...

Morgan Dyer

Seymour Golf Club encourages displaced athletes to give golf a go

With most sports postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19, Seymour Golf Club is encouraging people to try a new sport. The club recently opened when restrictions were lifted and is hoping to provide an outlet for local athletes. Club member Irene...

David Rak

2 hours ago

Council elections to go through the post

THE Victorian Government has announced local council elections will still go ahead this year, albeit in a different format. Victorians will be able to have their say on their local government representatives through a postal vote on Saturday...

Campaspe News

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

Crayfish season opens for long weekend

Local fishers are set to brave the cold this winter with the Murray Crayfish season officially opening on Monday, June 1. NSW DPI Senior Fisheries Manager Inland Cameron Westaway said the opening of the Murray Crayfish season is an exciting time for...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Cop car vandalised

Police are seeking information that will identify a man alleged to have vandalised a police car, and another Deniliquin car, on Saturday night. CCTV at Deniliquin Police Station reportedly shows a man writing on the police car parked at the front...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

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Maher’s Musings - Most recogniseable product from each town in the region

We’re putting a pin in ranking the best grand finals of the decade for the moment — but never fear, we will come back to it. More pressing investigations are upon us in the meantime, thanks to a suggestion from Mark McDonell on Twitter recently...

Tyler Maher

21 May 2020

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Rural

Baked Brie with Quick Maple Bacon and Onion Jam

Ingredients: 2 rashers streaky bacon, cut into strips 1 large brown onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp maple syrup ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 sprig fresh thyme ½ tsp yellow mustard seeds 200-250 g round brie or camembert Method: Preheat...

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Water

Shepparton forum to discuss climate change impacts on water resources

A Shepparton forum, run by Farmers for Climate Action, will be held next week, with the impact of climate change on water issues high on the agenda. Principal Scientist in Climate Applications at the South Australian Research and Development...

Rodney Woods

26 May 2020

Animal Health

Downer, but not always out if you get the management right

DOWNER COWS can be a massive drain of time, resources and emotional energy. A down cow is a cow that lays down due to a primary condition such as milk fever, sepsis or calving paralysis. A downer cow is a cow that remains down after 12 hours...

Dairy News Australia

26 May 2020

Littleproud slams Woolworths over 10 cent levy

Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has slammed Woolworths, labelling its decision to extend the 10 cent levy on its home-brand milk a “tokenistic gimick”. Woolworths made the announcement to extend the levy on two and three litre...

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Livestock

Get more feed out of your grazing rotation

Understanding the principles behind grazing rotations that deliver more feed is the focus of new online presentations from Agriculture Victoria. The autumn grazing management presentation demonstrates how stock can undermine the persistence of...

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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

Drum to face irrigator challenge at next election

The federal seat of Nicholls is set to face a different challenge at the new election by frustrated Goulburn Murray irrigators who are planning to form a new political party. Nicholls is just one of four seats that will be targeted by the political...

James Bennett

Horticulture

Australian Organic chief executive officer Niki Ford to work with NFF and ACCC

Australian Organic chief executive officer Niki Ford has been appointed to the ACCC’s Agriculture Consultative Committee and will also join the National Farmers’ Federation Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program 2020. As part of the...

Country News

21 May 2020

Fonterra revises opening price to $6.40/kgMS

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Push to get Aussies to eat more fruits and vegetables

Leading health professionals and horticulture industry groups are advocating for Australians to eat more fruit and vegetables by launching the Fruit & Vegetable Consortium. The Fruit & Vegetable Consortium was formed in response to low rates...

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Machinery & Products

Farming smarter makes life easier for the Vines family

Only 11 years ago this farming family started off with one cow, called ‘Hope’. With no family farm to begin their rural journey, the couple made the move to South West Victoria because they were uncomfortable with water security in Northern...

Dairy News

26 May 2020

Management

After six decades in the industry, this dairy farmer is going out on top

THE SIX decades Bernie McManus has spent in the dairy industry might be coming to an end but the 73-year-old is certainly going out on top. His Bercar Jersey herd is currently ranked number two in DataGene’s recently released Australian Breeding...

Dairy News

20 May 2020

Water

South West Loddon Pipeline completed

Thousands of people across central north-west Victoria now have reliable stock and domestic water supply, with the completion of the South West Loddon Pipeline project.

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25 May 2020

Cropping

Finley and Kerang research centres to help farmers with water efficiency

New research aimed at boosting grain productivity under irrigation will help farmers in northern Victoria and southern NSW get the most out of their water and optimise profitability. Two research centres established in Kerang and Finley are part of...

Rodney Woods

25 May 2020

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

Tiramisu Trifle

Serves four Cake ingredients: 1 1/3 cup flour 1 tbsp cornflour 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarb soda 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 cup sugar (or use half raw sugar, half coconut sugar) 1/4 cup melted coconut oil 1 1/4 cup Califia Farms XX Espresso 2 tsp...

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