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CSIRO picks for ironing-free cotton future

CSIRO scientists are picking through cotton fibres to see if they can find a way to grow one that will be stretchy, non-creasing and even waterproof.

AAP Newswire

CDHBU Netball

A Grade CDHBU 29 def by Lockhart 45 Really good effort. Rachel, Brooke M and Emily again worked hard all day and so did all the rest of the team to give them a run for their money. It is really good to see the way we are going about it and working...

Corowa Free Press

Bridge’s second stage not far away

THE second stage of the Echuca-Moama bridge project will start soon after the contract was awarded to Winslow Constructors last month.

Riverine Herald

6 hours ago

Fire danger fear

Local fire brigades fear the upcoming fire season could emerge earlier than expected after a lack of rainfall during the current winter season. Without significant rainfall, rural areas, particularly surrounding the Murray River region, will dry out...

Jarryd Barca

Fire danger fear

Jarryd Barca

Search for survivors, bodies in Italy

Rescuers are searching into the evening for survivors and bodies in the wreckage of a highway bridge that collapsed in northern Italy, killing dozens of people.

AAP Newswire

Joint welcome to council

There were two official welcomes to Federation Council’s latest monthly meeting, on July 16. Firstly by, as always, the mayor. Mayor Pat Bourke acknowledged the traditional custodians of the land, the Bpangerang people, on which council was...

Robert Muir

Feed running low in northern Victoria

With hay in high demand because of drought conditions in NSW, farmers in the Goulburn Valley will find it difficult to feed their own livestock as supply becomes more important than the price.

Rodney Woods

Finance

Profit miss weighs heavy on Cochlear

Cochlear’s 10 per cent rise in full-year net profit is slightly weaker than market expectations, pushing the stock down more than five per cent.

AAP Newswire

Search for survivors, bodies in Italy

Rescuers are searching into the evening for survivors and bodies in the wreckage of a highway bridge that collapsed in northern Italy, killing dozens of people.

AAP Newswire

Joint welcome to council

Robert Muir

Feed running low in northern Victoria

With hay in high demand because of drought conditions in NSW, farmers in the Goulburn Valley will find it difficult to feed their own livestock as supply becomes more important than the price.

Rodney Woods

Finance

Profit miss weighs heavy on Cochlear

Cochlear’s 10 per cent rise in full-year net profit is slightly weaker than market expectations, pushing the stock down more than five per cent.

AAP Newswire

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Euroa community shows support for Emily Quattrocchi after life-changing accident

The Euroa community has rallied behind Emily Quattrocchi, who was injured when her vehicle collided with a tree on the Euroa-Shepparton Rd on July 20.

Tara Whitsed

SCHOOL MIGHT BE OUT FOREVER

CAMPASPE College of Adult Education is on the verge of closure. For the past 39 years CCAE has provided Echuca-Moama and district with education and training in a wide variety of courses. Now its general manager Karen Hagan is making a desperate...

Riverine Herald

Felony Football: Premier steps in

LEAGUE administrators, club officials and players in the Kyabram District Football League are being kept in the dark by Corrections Victoria.

Lachlan Durling

08 Aug 2018

Alliance is ready to get the Port of Echuca shipshape

FIVE major Echuca-Moama community groups have committed to work together, with the Shire of Campaspe, to progress the recently adopted Port Precinct Report.

Riverine Herald

GVL Footy Show: Week 20

With just three games to preview this week Foxy and JR chat about whether water carriers are interfering with play, as well as the implementation of under-16s in the GVL next season. Tyler jumps in to preview a blockbuster netball match between...

Lauren Bordin

Denis Riordan raised the bar

Denis Riordan, a colourful former farmer, publican, steel fabricator and member of the well-known Riordan legal dynasty, died on June 3, aged 78.

Shepparton News

23 hours ago

Hume League honors Daysdale legend

Jarryd Barca

NSW towns quietly suffer through drought

The communities in regional towns that rely on big-spending farmers are also doing it tough amid NSW’s record-breaking drought.

AAP Newswire

Galleries

Tatura PS visited by Meerkat Productions

Tatura Primary School students have journeyed to a faraway kingdom for an afternoon.

Laura Briggs

03 Aug 2018

More US action against Turkey foreshadowed

The US is prepared to take more action against Turkey, likely in the form of economic sanctions, if a jailed pastor isn’t released, a White House official says.

AAP Newswire

Dairy

ADF ready for code of conduct consultations

A stronger dairy industry code of conduct would include a formal dispute resolution mechanism and penalties procedure to solve conflicts between farmers and processors, according to Australia’s peak dairy farmer group.

Country News

11 Aug 2018

Local

Fire danger fear

Jarryd Barca

Joint welcome to council

Robert Muir

CDHBU Netball

Corowa Free Press

Hume League honors Daysdale legend

Jarryd Barca

$35m Sebel construction to begin

Yet another significant milestone is just around the corner at Silverwoods with construction of the $35 million Sebel luxury apartment hotel set to begin. Lotus Living Project Director Daniel Smith said developers are beyond excited with the...

Jared Loughnan

Murray Feline takes out top honour

Leela Rosser of the Murray Felines won the AFLNEB Female Football League’s best and fairest for the Under 16 competition. In a very tight contest, Leela polled two votes in the last round against the Thurgoona Bulldogs to win the best and fairest...

Corowa Free Press

Robyn Moore motivates Federation Volunteers

Robyn Moore, moved, inspired and entertained 166 guests recently at the Federation Council’s Volunteer Recognition Celebration. Robyn was the National Communicator of the year, is an Ambassador for the Australia Day Council, Dragons Abreast...

Corowa Free Press

August Howlong Vets success

Howlong Golf Resort hosted the monthly Howlong vets competition on Monday, August 6. In chilly conditions with the rain only just holding off, 40 men and 20 women braved the cold to enjoy a day out on the course. The scores of the day include...

Corowa Free Press

Community support delights local CFA

Local fire fighters don’t volunteer for praise and glory, but having their commitment and service recognised certainly makes them feel good about their work. That’s the message from CFA’s Community Safety Officer Natalie Keaveney, whose...

Jarryd Barca

08 Aug 2018

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EVENTS

Benalla Lakeside Craft & Famers Market

Every fourth Saturday of the month including January. All funds raised are donated to the Benalla Community. Make it Bake it Grow it Sew it

25-

Aug

Ruth Jellif

25 Aug

Nagambie Farmers’ Market

The Nagambie Farmers’ Market is held on the fourth Sunday of each month from 10am to 2pm at the Tahbilk Winery. It features butter, bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, nuts, wine, olives, olive oil, beer, ice-cream, pies, flour, jams and...

26-27

Aug

Country News

26 Aug

Australian National Piano Award

Recitals at the Eastbank Centre, Shepparton – 3 to 8 September, 2018 When: Monday 3 Sept 1pm – 3.30pm & 7.30pm – 10.30pm Tuesday 4 Sept 1pm – 3.30pm & 7.30pm – 10.30pm Wednesday 5 Sept 1pm – 3.30pm &...

03-09

Sep

Shepparton News

3 Sep

Wallan Olde Time Market

The Wallan Olde Time Market is run by the Wallan Scout Group as a fund raising solution for providing funds for quality scouting in the township of Wallan. The market features new and used items from brica-a-brac, garden products, cakes, tools...

08-09

Sep

Country News

8 Sep

Show preparations take off

Preparations are underway for this year’s highly-anticipated Corowa Show. Again at the Corowa Showgrounds for the 140th year, Show Secretary Jan McKenna is expecting a significant number of people to attend this year’s event with yet again many...

Jarryd Barca

Murray Felines Under 16s through to grand final

The Under 16s Murray Felines took on the Alpine Lions at Lavington Panthers’ ground on Sunday, July 29 with the winner of the match to progress straight through to the grand final. Murray Felines 5.1 31 Alpine Lions 4.5 29 Goals – L Rosser 2, E...

Corowa Free Press

02 Aug 2018

Regional

Denis Riordan raised the bar

Denis Riordan, a colourful former farmer, publican, steel fabricator and member of the well-known Riordan legal dynasty, died on June 3, aged 78.

Shepparton News

23 hours ago

Helping stars go far

NORTHERN Victorian rising sports stars are encouraged to apply for travel grants to help them take their skills to the next level.

Kyabram Free Press

Lower house tilt?

State Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes is considering a run at the state’s lower house in November’s election.

Simon Ruppert

Bridge’s second stage not far away

THE second stage of the Echuca-Moama bridge project will start soon after the contract was awarded to Winslow Constructors last month.

Riverine Herald

6 hours ago

Drought offer

Southern Riverina farmers are ready and waiting to help make a significant contribution to the nation’s drought effort. All they need is some government and bureaucratic support.

Southern Riverina News

Same war, same enemy but not a story they could share

Brothers Bill and Noel Slatterie fought in the same war, on similar front lines, around the same towns and regions.

Cobram Courier

Fantastic fishing

If it’s been a while since you wet a line, it might be time to dust off the fishing rod and head down to Goulburn Park.

Seymour Telegraph

Grant puts kitchen on menu

ROCHESTER Football Netball Club could soon have a new kitchen thanks to a $20,000 contribution from Rochester, Elmore and Lockington Community Bank.

Charmayne Allison

Symes setting her sights on our seat

MEMBER for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes is considering stepping down from the Upper House to tackle high-profile Nationals deputy leader Steph Ryan for the seat of Euroa in November’s state election.

Simon Ruppert

Phenomenal support

Tatura’s Bec Jeffers started her fundraising efforts six years ago by giving up something she loved for 50 days, now her latest achievement has escalated by raising $8000 in one night for MND.

Madeleine Caccianiga

16 hours ago

Camping changes coming

Tighter restrictions on camping areas along the Murray River will soon apply following the final release of Parks Victoria’s River Red Gum Parks Management Plan. Some popular campsites along the Murray River will have a booking system introduced...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Tenth birthday sheep expo

The region’s sheep and wool industry will be celebrated at the 10th annual Elders Riverina Sheep Expo at the Peppin Heritage Centre on Friday.

Jamie Lowe

Hello juniors, yes, hold please

Goulburn Valley League under-16s football is on hold for a year after AFL Goulburn Murray released its Junior Football Future Directions Project final report late last week.

Alex Mitchell

22 hours ago

Rural

Feed running low in northern Victoria

With hay in high demand because of drought conditions in NSW, farmers in the Goulburn Valley will find it difficult to feed their own livestock as supply becomes more important than the price.

Rodney Woods

Water

Speak Up in Cohuna

The importance of water to the agricultural community will be high on the agenda at a meeting in Cohuna this week.

Country News

17 hours ago

Animal Health

Do you have the facts on mycoplasma?

MYCOPLASMA IN dairy herds is a topical issue. Much of the media coverage has related to farm biosecurity, management options and the decision to eradicate. This article discusses mycoplasma in relation to animal health: how does Mycoplasma cause...

Gemma Chuck

Dairy

ADF ready for code of conduct consultations

Country News

11 Aug 2018

Livestock

Dry spell bites

About 1000 cattle were yarded in the monthly sale at Euroa Saleyards on Wednesday, August 1.

Country News

Markets

Tide turns but more needed to lift confidence

THE NEW dairy season has just commenced, and there is already plenty to keep track of. We have seen some of the highest opening prices ever announced coincide with farmer confidence hitting a multi-year low, more farmers than ever changing processor...

John Droppert

Ryan calls for ’roo pet food decision

The future of a program to turn harvested kangaroo meat into pet food needs to be made clear and employees given certainty according to Member for Euroa Steph Ryan.

Country News

15 hours ago

Horticulture

Free pest info offered

Australian apple and pear growers are invited to attend free training in integrated pest and disease management to help preserve orchard health and viability.

Country News

18 hours ago

Dairy

Yalca dairy farmer has had enough

The ‘for sale’ sign on Steven and Kristi Dalitz’s 200ha dairy farm at Yalca has been hanging on the front gate for the past year.

Sophie Baldwin

Foodbowl threat from solar farms

A small group of Goulburn Valley farmers has met with Victorian Agriculture Minister Jaala Pulford to share concerns about the potential impacts of a number of solar farms.

Country News

19 hours ago

Machinery & Products

What to look for in a feed mixer

UNIFORMLY MIXED feed components provide better nutrition, improved feed efficiency and cost, and the opportunity to reduce wastage. In dry times, when much of the feed can be purchased off farm with higher costs, efficiency is even more critical...

Dairy News

Management

Water loss causes change in thinking

USING WATER in the right place at the right time is the key to future success for a young Western Australian dairy farming family. From Benger, two hours south of Perth, Mick and Sophia Giumelli are transforming their farm to reduce costs and the...

Rick Bayne

Water

Gunbower water should go to irrigators-Ryan

Calls to redirect environmental water from Gunbower Forest to irrigators have been rejected, with the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder saying the environment must take priority, despite enduring dry conditions.

Alana Christensen

21 hours ago

Cropping

Giving exports an advantage

Improved fodder quality, productivity and reduced production risk will be the key objectives of a new $2.2million AgriFutures oaten hay agronomy project announced last week.

Country News

16 hours ago

From the Experts

Bringing new pastures on line

GETTING YOUR grazing rotation right is critical to maximise your pasture production. A well-managed rotation will help not only to boost pasture intake per cow but enable a more effective use of supplements. Establishing a rotation with newly sown...

Dairy News

22 Apr 2018

Bee parasite threat is believed contained

Agriculture Victoria’s varroa mite surveillance has concluded six weeks after the bee parasite was detected in cargo at the Port of Melbourne that had been unloaded from a ship.

Country News

22 hours ago

National & World

CSIRO picks for ironing-free cotton future

CSIRO scientists are picking through cotton fibres to see if they can find a way to grow one that will be stretchy, non-creasing and even waterproof.

AAP Newswire

Finance

Profit miss weighs heavy on Cochlear

Cochlear’s 10 per cent rise in full-year net profit is slightly weaker than market expectations, pushing the stock down more than five per cent.

AAP Newswire

Search for survivors, bodies in Italy

Rescuers are searching into the evening for survivors and bodies in the wreckage of a highway bridge that collapsed in northern Italy, killing dozens of people.

AAP Newswire

More US action against Turkey foreshadowed

The US is prepared to take more action against Turkey, likely in the form of economic sanctions, if a jailed pastor isn’t released, a White House official says.

AAP Newswire

Horse Racing

Prince in the big league in Winx Stakes

Invictus Prince will rightly start an outsider in the Winx Stakes with trainer Matthew Smith forced to begin somewhere as he heads to longer races.

AAP Newswire

14 hours ago

AFL

Dockers duo could play against Cats

Fremantle could be bolstered by the return of Nat Fyfe for Saturday’s clash with Geelong in Victoria.

AAP Newswire

4 hours ago

NSW towns quietly suffer through drought

The communities in regional towns that rely on big-spending farmers are also doing it tough amid NSW’s record-breaking drought.

AAP Newswire

Entertainment

Led Zeppelin’s first rehearsal 50yrs ago

The chemistry was instant when four musicians rehearsed together in a London basement 50 years ago creating iconic rock band Led Zeppelin.

AAP Newswire

19 hours ago

Turnbull could face internal energy battle

As some coalition MPs raise concerns over the National Energy Guarantee, questions are being asked about whether the government can get it over the line.

AAP Newswire