EDITOR'S PICKS

Qld duo jailed for drone drug delivery

A man and woman who attempted to fly a drone carrying drugs and phones into a Queensland jail have been sentenced to prison.

AAP Newswire

Corowa wins grand final rematch

After three straight losses seemed to derail Corowa’s season, the grand final rematch against Yackandandah at Ball Park on Saturday would prove crucial. The reigning premiers prevailed for a vital win. Things started well as Kaelan Bradtke knocked...

Corowa Free Press

Register for your holidays

ECHUCA people are being urged to book now to register their car, truck, motorcycle, caravan, boat or trailer or risk missing out before the holiday break.

Riverine Herald

4 minutes ago

Cool Farm Initiative driving efficiencies

NSW and Victorian grain farmers interested in monitoring or reducing their greenhouse gas emissions are invited to take part in the Australian Cool Farm Initiative being delivered by Riverine Plains Inc and Central West Farming Systems, through...

Corowa Free Press

Cool Farm Initiative driving efficiencies

Corowa Free Press

UN condemns North Korea rights violations

The UN has condemned ‘the pervasive culture of impunity and the lack of accountability for human rights violations’ in North Korea.

AAP Newswire

Two new homes

Two new homes for Corowa, in Federation Way and Dawe Street, were among Federation Council’s 11 building permits for the four-week period to mid October. Corowa recorded two other permits, for alterations and additions in River Street and a shed...

Corowa Free Press

Avenel community raise funds for NSW drought

Nearly $20000 has been raised by the small community of Avenel to assist drought-affected farmers in north-western NSW.

Rodney Woods

Finance

Myer trading halt on disclosure allegation

Retail giant Myer has denied suggestions it breached continuous disclosure obligations, but trading in its shares has been halted so it can respond more fully.

AAP Newswire

UN condemns North Korea rights violations

The UN has condemned ‘the pervasive culture of impunity and the lack of accountability for human rights violations’ in North Korea.

AAP Newswire

Two new homes

Corowa Free Press

Avenel community raise funds for NSW drought

Nearly $20000 has been raised by the small community of Avenel to assist drought-affected farmers in north-western NSW.

Rodney Woods

Finance

Myer trading halt on disclosure allegation

Retail giant Myer has denied suggestions it breached continuous disclosure obligations, but trading in its shares has been halted so it can respond more fully.

AAP Newswire

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Riverine Herald

Echuca hospital deeply saddened by Daniel Christidis’ death

ECHUCA Regional Health staff have been left shocked and saddened by the death of former surgical registrar Daniel Christidis in a shark attack on Monday. Mr Christidis, 33, died in North Queensland after he was attacked while paddleboarding in the...

Charmayne Allison

10 Nov 2018

Riverine Herald

MOAMA MURDERS: POYNTON SENTENCED TO 24 YEARS

JOELENE Joyce saw her partner gunned down on a dark and lonely NSW country road before desperately running for her life, even after she had been seriously wounded by the assailant. Daniel Poynton continued to chase the terrified woman in the...

AAP Newswire

09 Nov 2018

Police raid hits tobacco retailer in Pakenham St

POLICE raided a Pakenham St retailer on Wednesday and seized allegedly illegal tobacco.

Charmayne Allison

Dynamic duo take charge

STICK with what you know as you pursue the ultimate success.

Andrew Johnston

Kyabram lose superstar Liam Ogden

When Kyabram begins its quest for redemption after its heart-breaking Goulburn Valley League grand final loss, it will be without superstar midfielder Liam Ogden.

Alex Mitchell

Shepparton accountant shows way to right choices

Shepparton MB+M’s newly appointed director Anna McIntosh has not only a wealth of experience when it comes to accounting, but also in helping families of the Goulburn Valley through her profession.

Laura Briggs

34 minutes ago

Sweeping reforms for tenant rights across electorate

Renting families can now make their house feel more like a home, under the NSW Government’s comprehensive reform to residential tenancy laws. Member for Albury, Greg Aplin said more than 30 per cent of the NSW population are now renting, and these...

Corowa Free Press

Greens want to make burning coal a crime

People could face up to seven years in jail for burning coal for fuel under a new policy unveiled by the Greens, who say that “coal kills”.

AAP Newswire

Galleries

Halloween3638 in Nathalia

One hundred and ninety-eight children registered and participated in the second annual Halloween3638 in Nathalia.

Shepparton News

02 Nov 2018

US mail bomb suspect pleads not guilty

Authorities had previously linked mail bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc to more than a dozen mail bombs around the US..

AAP Newswire

Levy benefits trickle in

THE BENEFITS of Australia’s 10-cent milk levy are starting to drip through to Queensland dairy farmers, but it isn’t providing the flow of relief cash that farmers wanted. The Queensland Dairy Organisation is continuing to argue the 10-cent levy...

Dairy News

Local

Cool Farm Initiative driving efficiencies

Corowa Free Press

Two new homes

Corowa Free Press

Corowa wins grand final rematch

Corowa Free Press

Sweeping reforms for tenant rights across electorate

Corowa Free Press

Eight Girl Guides experience Jamboree

From September 30 to October 6, Newington Armory, Sydney Olympic Park, was the campsite for the eight Girl Guides aged 10-15 years. The event offered Girl Guides a unique chance to experience many exciting activities, excursions and adventures...

Corowa Free Press

10 hours ago

Corowa bowls write up

Corowa Civic Bowls The club singles are still in progress, results later. The last club event before Christmas will be the mixed pairs starting Novembe25r, so make sure your names are on the last in the tunnel. Midweek Pennant: Good results this...

Corowa Free Press

Strengthening of dealer network puts Case IH in driver’s seat

Case IH dealership O’Connors is consolidating its place within the Australian agricultural machinery industry, with a significant expansion into the NSW Central West region. The McClintock Group locations in Forbes, West Wyalong and Grenfell, have...

Corowa Free Press

Corowa, Howlong & Rutherglen golf results

Corowa Golf Monday, November 5 Lady Niners: Winner – Deb Richards. Runner up – Heather Forrest. NTP – Deb Richards. Congratulations ladies and another double header, this time to Deb Richards. All lady golfers – come on out and play nine...

Corowa Free Press

Rutherglen resealing roads

Traffic will be reduced to a single lane on the Murray Valley Highway east of Rutherglen, between Cullens Lane and Police Paddocks Road, for works starting on Monday, November 19. Pavement stabilisation and resealing works will be conducted from 7am...

Corowa Free Press

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EVENTS

Benalla Lakeside Craft & Farmers 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

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Ruth Jellif

24 Nov

Marysville Farmers’ Market

Located in the main street of Marysville, the farmers’ market has beautiful views of the Yarra Ranges and offers a variety of stalls. Visitors can purchase some of the Yarra Valley’s best wines, olive oils, chutneys, cakes, honey, fruit...

Country News

25 Nov

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...

Country News

25 Nov

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...

Country News

8 Dec

Corowa delivers “excellent” races

The second edition of Corowa’s Melbourne Cup Eve race meeting eclipsed its inaugural event in 2017, with a 10 per cent increase in admission sales confirmed by the Race Club. Corowa Race Club Secretary Sheridan Kay said changing the November...

Jarryd Barca

Little athletics - Personal bests

Corowa Federation Little Athletics is now off and running into a great season. Each week sees terrific personal bests by our competitors across all track and field events. Some from previous weeks are when Lara Ovenden broke the Under 14 60m hurdle...

Corowa Free Press

Regional

Shepparton accountant shows way to right choices

Shepparton MB+M’s newly appointed director Anna McIntosh has not only a wealth of experience when it comes to accounting, but also in helping families of the Goulburn Valley through her profession.

Laura Briggs

34 minutes ago

Don’t speed or you will pay a hefty price

AS OF November 1, fines and penalties for driving offences were increased to make sure motorists are aware of the dangers on the road.

Kyabram Free Press

Outstanding and gripping film

Don’t miss the outstanding and gripping film, The Wife (M), which will screen as a Friday afternoon matinee on November 16 at 1.30pm.

Benalla Ensign

Register for your holidays

ECHUCA people are being urged to book now to register their car, truck, motorcycle, caravan, boat or trailer or risk missing out before the holiday break.

Riverine Herald

4 minutes ago

Addressing cost shift

Berrigan Shire Council has highlighted areas where state cost shifting is having an impact locally.

James Bennett

Support still strong

While Relay for Life events have petered out in some communities, it remains a treasured event for the people of Cobram and Barooga.

Cobram Courier

Sporting upgrade promise

Netballers, tennis players, footballers and cricketers in Broadford will be big winners if The Nationals are elected later this month, thanks to a commitment of $600000 to upgrade Harley Hammond Reserve.

Seymour Telegraph

5 hours ago

Walsh pledges help for patients

THE costs of accessing specialist health care could be eased for regional Victorians if a Liberal Nationals state government is elected, with the Coalition promising significant increases in reimbursement rates for the Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS).

Campaspe News

13 Nov 2018

Council keen to give local youth a voice

THE City of Greater Bendigo wants to hear from young people based in Heathcote who want to have a stronger voice in their community.

McIvor Times

4 hours ago

Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon at Tatura

The punters were back for the annual Melbourne Cup Day lunch in Tatura last week, dressed to the nines with bubbles to share.

Tatura Guardian

Regional Champion for Barooga

‘No stone will be left unturned in an effort to protect family food producers as well as rural business and communities.’ That is the message from a young Barooga farmer and mother as she steps up to the challenge of becoming a regional leader...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

10 hours ago

More early learning

The newly-established Deniliquin Early Learning Centre looks set to address the previously reported local childcare shortage in the region.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

4 minutes ago

Mooroopna v Euroa Haisman Shield preview

A change of format could bring a change of fortunes to the bottom two teams in the Haisman Shield.

Tyler Maher

Rural

Avenel community raise funds for NSW drought

Nearly $20000 has been raised by the small community of Avenel to assist drought-affected farmers in north-western NSW.

Rodney Woods

Water

ABC upholds show complaint

A recent ruling by the ABC’s Audience and Consumer Affairs unit has upheld a complaint about coverage of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan by ABC’s Background Briefing, finding it contained issues with accuracy and a lack of impartiality.

Country News

Animal Health

Is it too hot in the ‘kitchen’?

SUMMER IS almost here, and there will be some consistently high temperatures as well as some very hot days coming, especially in some of our warmer regions. Unfortunately, heat and sunlight can be an enemy of many products used on farms. One of the...

Rod Dyson

Levy benefits trickle in

Dairy News

Livestock

Weights and prices good despite early sale

Strong results and a large crowd were registered last Wednesday at Euroa Saleyards’ Early Angus and All Breeds Feature Cattle Sale, despite being held weeks earlier than normal.

Country News

2 hours ago

Markets

Feeding Asia’s growing appetite for cheese

THE RACE is on to win market share in Asia’s cheese market, with the region offering “a compelling growth opportunity” for Australian dairy exporters in the medium term, according to a recently released report. Despite the robust growth...

Dairy News

Innovation awarded

A Loddon Valley farmer has collected a state award for innovation in irrigation.

Geoff Adams

Horticulture

Changes to seasonal worker visas welcomed

Mooroopna orchardist Peter Hall has welcomed Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement that backpacker and seasonal worker visas are to be liberalised.

Country News

13 Nov 2018

Dairy

Recognition for dairy knowledge

The next generation of dairy farmers were celebrated in Shepparton last week, with more than 80 primary and secondary school students recognised for their knowledge of the dairy industry.

Country News

State government pledges funding for Dookie College

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is hoping to muster support from the agriculture sector with an $11.2million education, training and workplace safety package.

Country News

Machinery & Products

Turning up the heat on reliable machinery

CHALLENGING WEATHER conditions are testing the mettle of farmers. But as is often the case, testing times also bring out the best in producers — and the machinery they rely on to get the job done. North-west NSW farmer Tony Wilson and his family...

Dairy News

Management

Seeing red at global gathering

RED DAIRY cattle breeders, breed organisations and genetics company representatives from around the world will converge on Australia next March for a global event designed to bring red cattle breeds together. The International Red Dairy Breed...

Dairy News

Water

VFF election asks criticised by Sheed

Despite not being one of the VFF’s top five Victorian election issues, water was the dominant discussion point at the VFF’s candidates forum in Shepparton last week.

Rodney Woods

Cropping

Rice futures studied

Spurred on by conversations with his peers at planting time, third generation central NSW rice grower Drew Braithwaite had long been searching for more innovative ways to market and trade his produce.

Country News

13 Nov 2018

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

Working Dogs

Top dog Rosie captures hearts

How did she get her name?

Country News

National & World

Qld duo jailed for drone drug delivery

A man and woman who attempted to fly a drone carrying drugs and phones into a Queensland jail have been sentenced to prison.

AAP Newswire

Finance

Myer trading halt on disclosure allegation

Retail giant Myer has denied suggestions it breached continuous disclosure obligations, but trading in its shares has been halted so it can respond more fully.

AAP Newswire

UN condemns North Korea rights violations

The UN has condemned ‘the pervasive culture of impunity and the lack of accountability for human rights violations’ in North Korea.

AAP Newswire

US mail bomb suspect pleads not guilty

Authorities had previously linked mail bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc to more than a dozen mail bombs around the US..

AAP Newswire

Horse Racing

Red Excitement after back-to-back wins

Veteran Red Excitement will be after back-to-back wins over 1900m at Rosehill as he heads to summer features.

AAP Newswire

43 minutes ago

AFL

New Roo eyes AFL finals after Suns exit

Former Gold Coast midfielder Aaron Hall says the lure of playing AFL finals was a key factor in his decision to seek a trade to North Melbourne.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

Greens want to make burning coal a crime

People could face up to seven years in jail for burning coal for fuel under a new policy unveiled by the Greens, who say that “coal kills”.

AAP Newswire

Entertainment

Rolling Stones reveal themselves to Sydney

The Rolling Stones waited over 50 years to open up their vast, private archive because they wanted it to be done right and on a large scale.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago