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National

Day 9 of the federal election campaign

What leaders Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten and their teams are up to in the federal election campaign on Friday, April 19, day 9.

AAP Newswire

Roos toppled by improved Rovers

The Roos were outmatched by a vastly improved Rovers team on Saturday, as Wangaratta had the game all but wrapped up at the main break, leading by 53 points. The Roos showed fight out of halftime, tacking on 4 straight goals to cut the deficit to 36...

Corowa Free Press

‘Basin plan is flawed and must be paused’

A CALL to pause the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is gaining momentum after a thousand people and 140 trucks descended on Albury last week.

Riverine Herald

3 hours ago

Corowa-Wahgunyah Good Friday Appeal receives massive boost

The 2019 Good Friday Appeal tally for Corowa-Wahgunyah has received a massive boost thanks to the generosity of local farmers and stock agents, with close to $13,000 being raised through a sheep drive at the Corowa saleyards on Monday. Steve...

Corowa Free Press

Corowa-Wahgunyah Good Friday Appeal receives massive boost

Corowa Free Press

World

Journalist shot dead in Nthn Ireland riots

A female journalist has died in a shooting in Northern Ireland in Londonderry, which police are treating as a terrorist incident.

AAP Newswire

Name change suggested for festival

The two-week long 2019 NSW Seniors Festival in February was hailed a spectacular success throughout the Federation Council area by staff and councillors at council’s monthly meeting on March 19. As reported in the The Free Press on March 20, over...

Robert Muir

Deputy PM faces challenge

Michael McCormack slid into the deputy prime ministership in the slipstream of Barnaby Joyce’s lurid soap opera.

Country News

Finance

National Enquirer being sold

The National Enquirer is being sold, but Financial terms were not immediately disclosed for the deal, which included two other American Media tabloids.

AAP Newswire

World

Journalist shot dead in Nthn Ireland riots

A female journalist has died in a shooting in Northern Ireland in Londonderry, which police are treating as a terrorist incident.

AAP Newswire

Name change suggested for festival

Robert Muir

Deputy PM faces challenge

Michael McCormack slid into the deputy prime ministership in the slipstream of Barnaby Joyce’s lurid soap opera.

Country News

Finance

National Enquirer being sold

The National Enquirer is being sold, but Financial terms were not immediately disclosed for the deal, which included two other American Media tabloids.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

Two years jail for terrifying knife attack and home invasion

A KNIFE-WIELDING burglar who terrified an Echuca couple during a violent home invasion will spend at least two years in jail.

Riverine Herald

15 Apr 2019

Lifestyle

Surgeons had to put our little man back together

Levi was a first child for Tahlia and Leigh West and everything seemed to be going so well. Until Tahlia went into labour. Senior writer IVY JENSEN talked with the couple about the day their world turned upside down and how lucky they feel to have their little man home with them

Riverine Herald

Dairy

Withhold supply to get fair milk price, says Strathmerton dairy farmer

Dairy farmers have one bargaining chip.

Country News

My Kitchen Rules couple visit the Goulburn Valley

My Kitchen Rules contestants Mick and Jodie-Anne Barlow have teamed up with Ardmona orchardist Rocky Varapodio to support the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Two cars were stolen from Moama only three days apart

POLICE are investigating after two cars were stolen from Moama within three days of each other last week.

Riverine Herald

Greater Shepparton Foundation established

A new philanthropic organisation will oversee funding for areas of disadvantage in the Shepparton district.

John Lewis

West Corurgan celebrates 50 years

By Rhys Williams The West Corurgan private irrigation scheme celebrated its 50th anniversary at their original pumps sight in Corowa on Friday. Close to a hundred people gathered at the original sight for a luncheon, and to hear board members of...

Corowa Free Press

National

Predatory sex creep attacks three in Melb

A predatory sex creep attacked three women along a Melbourne road within hours of each other.

AAP Newswire

Galleries

Collingwood stars visit the Goulburn Valley

1. Bella Woods.

Shepparton News

World

Aust DJ pleads not guilty to kidnapping

Roscoe Holyoake was arrested by concerned citizens who saw him allegedly pick up a two-year-old boy on a San Francisco street.

AAP Newswire

10 hours ago

Proactive comeback

When Wayne and Bonnie Johnstone surveyed their burnt paddocks after last year’s St Patrick’s Day fires, it didn’t take long for revival mode to kick in. On the Sunday morning after the blaze which destroyed 75 per cent of their land near...

Rick Bayne

Local

Corowa-Wahgunyah Good Friday Appeal receives massive boost

Corowa Free Press

Name change suggested for festival

Robert Muir

Roos toppled by improved Rovers

Corowa Free Press

West Corurgan celebrates 50 years

Corowa Free Press

Historic Nuns convent convert

By Rhys Williams Rutherglen’s historic Nuns convent could soon be transformed from a sacred place of worship to a vibrant space of hospitality and relaxation. An application to develop Mt Carmel Convent on High Street, Rutherglen, has been...

Corowa Free Press

Rutherglen Football

Seniors Cats 20-13-133 def Chiltern 14-14-98 Awards: Complete Body Craft- Jed Griffin, Griffin Transport- Jarrad Farwell, Poachers Hotel- Brad Zwiersen, Rutherglen Pizza- Dylan Simpson, Corowa Golf Club- Brendan Morris. Home again to face Chiltern...

Corowa Free Press

A place to call home

Corowa Historic Vehicle and Machinery Club members are elated – they will soon be the formal owners of their ‘home’ at 241 Redlands Road Corowa. The 23-year-old club has been a tenant since 1998 and its offer of $50,000 to purchase the 10-acre...

Robert Muir

Corowa Rutherglen Netball

A Grade Corowa Rutherglen 52 def Wangaratta Rovers 33 Great win and hit the court running and got a good lead in the first quarter. Poise and teamwork prevailed. Such a beautiful team to watch and coach. Awards Sullivan’s Hair & Beauty –...

Corowa Free Press

Animal owners must comply - Cr Whitechurch

“If procedures are to exist for a new policy regarding ownership of animals, the procedures must be followed.” Federation Council’s Deputy Mayor Shaun Whitechurch made the comment as council was about to adopt two documents which had been on...

Robert Muir

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EVENTS

Euroa Village Farmers Market

Come along & support the Euroa Village Farmers’ Market, proudly presented by the Rotary Club with the support of the Strathbogie Shire Council & the State Government of Victoria. Proudly accredited with the Victorian Farmers Markets...

Simone Dunne

20 Apr

Yarck Country Market

The Yarck Country Market takes place at the Yarck Hall on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00am to 1:30pm. The market helps to fund the hall maintenance and provides an outlet for local produce, jams, craft, plants and drinks including...

Simone Dunne

20 Apr

Tocumwal Foreshore Market

Tocumwal Foreshore Markets Yes, we have grown a little since the Tocumwal Foreshore Market began in 1978 with Lynne and Chris George at the helm and today we are very pleased and thank them for having the inspiration and vision to start this great...

Simone Dunne

21 Apr

Flowerdale Community Market

The Flowerdale Community Market is held on the third Sunday of every month from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The Market is located at the Flowerdale Hall at 3380 Whittlesea-Yea Road, Flowerdale, Victoria. You can enjoy a delicious devonshire tea or some hot...

Simone Dunne

21 Apr

Corowa market report & top results

Corowa Market held on Monday 15 April with 15,200 lambs yarded a decrease of 1,635 from previous week, 4,680 sheep yarded a decrease of 770. This week’s numbers eased only slightly for the last sale prior to the Easter break. The yarding was of...

Corowa Free Press

Strong win for Feline girls

Under 16s Murray Felines 9-11-65 def Alpine Lions 2-2- 4 The under 16s Felines played against Whorouly’s Alpine Lions at Corowa’s John Foord Oval in perfect sunny conditions. It was always going to be a good contest as the two most dominant...

Corowa Free Press

Regional

Greater Shepparton Foundation established

A new philanthropic organisation will oversee funding for areas of disadvantage in the Shepparton district.

John Lewis

New funding for cultural rescue

THE National Library of Australia has announced the 2018 community heritage grants program which is providing grants of up to $15,000 to assist in the preservation of cultural heritage collections of national significance.

Kyabram Free Press

7 hours ago

Delightful comedy

Screening this weekend is the delightful British comedy, Swimming With Men (M), starring Charlotte Riley, Rob Brydon and Rupert Graves. Accountant Eric’s job is a drag and he is not getting any younger.

Benalla Ensign

‘Basin plan is flawed and must be paused’

A CALL to pause the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is gaining momentum after a thousand people and 140 trucks descended on Albury last week.

Riverine Herald

3 hours ago

Healthy eating program was a hit in local schools

Did you know that only five per cent of New South Wales children are eating enough vegetables?

Southern Riverina News

Deputy challenged to get Prime Minister to visit region

Berrigan Shire Mayor Matt Hannan has challenged Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack to get Prime Minister Scott Morrison to visit the local area.

Cobram Courier

3 hours ago

Urgent action is imperative: Ryan

The Victorian Auditor General has slammed a lack of investment in the state’s mental health system, finding it is critically underfunded.

Seymour Telegraph

Glide into Strathallan says group

THE Echuca Kanyapella Landcare Group is encouraging people in the twin towns to make a trip to visit the Strathallan Glider Sanctuary after a recent tour there.

Campaspe News

Come and see Authors Up Close and personal

ON SATURDAY, April 27, Heathcote’s Palling Bros Brewery and Mudwood Studio in conjunction with Northern Books, will host Authors Up Close.

McIvor Times

Young and old learn about bats

Nearly 200 locals have flocked to Tatura’s Cussen Park to learn about bats.

Tatura Guardian

West Corurgan celebrates 50 years

The West Corurgan private irrigation scheme celebrated its 50th anniversary at their original pumps sight in Corowa on Friday. Close to a hundred people gathered at the original sight for a luncheon, and to hear board members of past and present...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Two day fun Easter program

A fair has been an integral part of Mathoura’s Easter calendar for many years – and this year will be no exception.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

FFA Cup: Casey Comets v GV Suns preview

Four Goulburn Valley Suns youngsters could be in line for some action when the Orangemen begin their FFA Cup tonight.

Alex Mitchell

Rural

Deputy PM faces challenge

Michael McCormack slid into the deputy prime ministership in the slipstream of Barnaby Joyce’s lurid soap opera.

Country News

Water

Go fishing for cash

The angler who bags the biggest overall Murray cod at the GoFish Nagambie competition will come away with $80000 in cash.

Tara Whitsed

2 hours ago

Animal Health

Proof how critical calf care is

Half of a cow’s lifetime height and growth is achieved in the first six months of its life, according to a visiting American calf-rearing specialist. David Kuehnel was raised on a family farm in Wisconsin, which reared 1200 specially-fed veal...

Dairy News

Proactive comeback

Rick Bayne

Livestock

Calls for input to reference group

DataGene is on the lookout for dairy farmers who keep meticulous records to join Ginfo, the industry’s national reference group for genetic information.

Country News

10 hours ago

Markets

The rise of dairy alternative drinks in Australian supermarkets

Australians love dairy products and consume more dairy per capita than most other developed countries. In 2018 Australians drank close to 102 litres of milk per person with a proportion accounted for in coffees. More recently there has been an...

Sofia Omstedt

Authority calls out bullying

Growing tensions about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan have led to ‘‘disrespectful behaviour and even bullying’’ in communities according to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.

Country News

Horticulture

Horticulture code changes in place, despite grower opposition

Changes to the Horticulture Code officially came into effect on Monday, despite widespread opposition from the industry.

Country News

16 Apr 2019

Dairy

Forced out due to costs

Deniliquin is now home to very few dairy farms as numbers plummet in the most challenging times the dairy industry has ever faced.

Country News

8 hours ago

Thousands travel to the region’s silo art trail

In past years it would have been rare to see a traffic jam in the country towns of Goorambat, Devenish and St James, but with thousands of visitors travelling to see the towns’ silo art, it was a welcome occurrence.

Alana Christensen

Machinery & Products

For sale: wear and tear on patience

Buying things is easy, most of the time. Not as easy as it should be, of course. I for one have had far too many experiences along the lines of “Sorry mate, is me coming here to spend my money at your establishment an inconvenience to you?” In...

John Droppert

Management

Spot on with grazing management

Jan Giliam focuses on grazing management and benchmarks profit by how much of that home-grown pasture feeds his milking herd. To do that, he relies on an annual rainfall of about 1000 mm to produce grass and 2000 wrapped bales of pasture silage. He...

Jeanette Severs

Water

Cod worth the wait

It took him 33 years, but Echuca amateur angler Jason Caddaye finally got to land a big one.

Country News

Cropping

Avoid disease

Grain growers are being urged to use the new cereal and pulse disease guides when planning for the control of crop diseases this season.

Country News

16 Apr 2019

From the Experts

Summer heat advice

PROVIDING LIVESTOCK with shade and water during extreme heat is ‘‘paramount’’ according to an owner of a northern Victorian veterinary practice. Keith Fletcher, of Rochester Veterinary Practice, provided some tips on the best way to handle...

Dairy News

18 Feb 2019

Working Dogs

Three legs just as good

How did he lose his leg?

Country News

National & World

National

Day 9 of the federal election campaign

What leaders Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten and their teams are up to in the federal election campaign on Friday, April 19, day 9.

AAP Newswire

Finance

National Enquirer being sold

The National Enquirer is being sold, but Financial terms were not immediately disclosed for the deal, which included two other American Media tabloids.

AAP Newswire