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Navy chief hopeful Cook’s ship is found

Royal Australian Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan says the finding of a shipwreck that could be the Endeavour is “a very exciting discovery”.

AAP Newswire

Summer cricket is on the way

Girls, here is your chance to become a star. We hope that you enjoyed the Girls Cricket Clinic at school last week hosted by Charles from Cricket Victoria and Wayne from the Rutherglen United Cricket Club. The Rutherglen United Cricket Club will...

Corowa Free Press

Drought increases animal collisions on country roads

DANGEROUS animal strikes are on the rise in NSW, with reports of increased numbers of wildlife and livestock taking to the roads in search of food and water.

Riverine Herald

GRDC Panel on the road to meet with growers

A diversity of farming systems, rainfall zones, cropping constraints and profit growth opportunities for grain growers will be on the radar for the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) Southern Region Panel during its annual spring...

Corowa Free Press

GRDC Panel on the road to meet with growers

Corowa Free Press

May hits back after EU trashes Brexit plan

British Prime Minister Theresa May says the European Union must come up with an alternative to her Brexit proposals after talks in Austria reached an impasse.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

Wahgunyah’s fun-filled fair

By Simon Ginns Wahgunyah Primary School’s first fair was a fun-filled evening that didn’t cost families a small fortune. It was exactly what the school’s Parent Group who organised the event had wanted. The atmosphere of the playground...

Corowa Free Press

Katty plans a big day

The town of Katamatite is gearing up for a big weekend, expecting more than 1000 people at its annual Big Day Out in a Little Town event.

Country News

Finance

EU, UK fail to resolve Brexit border row

With the UK’s departure from the EU looming there are concerns a deal on the post-Brexit relationship may not be cobbled together in time for an orderly exit.

AAP Newswire

May hits back after EU trashes Brexit plan

British Prime Minister Theresa May says the European Union must come up with an alternative to her Brexit proposals after talks in Austria reached an impasse.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

Wahgunyah’s fun-filled fair

Corowa Free Press

Katty plans a big day

The town of Katamatite is gearing up for a big weekend, expecting more than 1000 people at its annual Big Day Out in a Little Town event.

Country News

Finance

EU, UK fail to resolve Brexit border row

With the UK’s departure from the EU looming there are concerns a deal on the post-Brexit relationship may not be cobbled together in time for an orderly exit.

AAP Newswire

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Lifestyle

Dealing with testing time

Michael Jones has always been a ‘‘she’ll be right’’ kind of bloke, up for a laugh and a drink with his mates.

Ashlea Witoslawski

Shared streetscape gets nod

Despite not being the most popular option during community consultation, Greater Shepparton City Council has endorsed a ‘‘shared streetscape’’ design to work towards for Shepparton’s Maude St Mall.

Shepparton News

Nathalia into big dance

Nathalia did it the hard way, but eventually secured another Murray Football League grand final berth with an 8.5 (53) to 7.7 (49) win over Rumbalara at Mercury Dve. Tom Nihill, Bowen Smith and Tom Boyd were the heroes for the Purples, who recovered...

Tyler Maher

15 Sep 2018

Warren St tree has to go says resident

AN ECHUCA man believes not removing a tree to make way for the highly anticipated bridge project and thus closing the intersection near it will restrict access for emergency services.

Tyla Harrington

School safety drive

Regional Roads Victoria has conducted a safety assessment of Kialla West Primary School’s crossing on Goulburn Valley Hwy following a collision at the site last week.

Tara Whitsed

Health focus

Health promotion strategies are at the forefront for Shepparton.

Laura Briggs

Deputy Mayor re-appointment

By Robert Muir Cr Shaun Whitechurch was re-appointed as deputy mayor of Federation Council at yesterday’s monthly meeting, for the next 12 months. Cr Whitechurch became the inaugural deputy mayor of Federation Council upon council’s first...

Robert Muir

NSW Premier warns minister over spill

Premier Gladys Berejiklian says Multiculturalism Minister Ray Williams will be sacked if he goes through with a spill against NSW deputy Dominic Perrottet.

AAP Newswire

Galleries

Grahamvale PS footy dress-up day

Students at Grahamvale PS dressed up in their AFL team’s colours on Thursday

Ray Sizer

14 Sep 2018

James Ricketson pardoned in Cambodia

The family of Australian film maker James Ricketson say they’re “relieved and excited” he’s been given a royal pardon after being jailed for spying in Cambodia.

AAP Newswire

10 hours ago

Farmers must extract more value from existing tech

AUSTRALIAN DAIRY farmers are starting to embrace technology but aren’t necessarily getting its full benefits, according to a leading researcher. Speaking at the Dairy Research Foundation’s 2018 Symposium at the University of Sydney, Dr Sabrin...

Rick Bayne

Local

GRDC Panel on the road to meet with growers

Corowa Free Press

Wahgunyah’s fun-filled fair

Corowa Free Press

Summer cricket is on the way

Corowa Free Press

Deputy Mayor re-appointment

Robert Muir

Spent to the max

Max Daye felt on top of the world when he successfully soared up 28 floors of Melbourne’s Crown Metropol Hotel as part of the recent Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb. The Rutherglen volunteer set out a goal of 10 minutes when he first decided to...

Jarryd Barca

Corowa Darts

Round 14 – Monday, September 3 Oche Holics (Corowa Golf club) 6 def Corowa Flyers (Corowa Hotel, Cor) 5 Highest Score: Leigh Walsh (Oche Holics) 180. Highest Peg: Leigh Walsh (Oche Holics) 3/110. Tons: Oche Holics – Leigh Walsh 3, Joe Lackner 1...

Corowa Free Press

14 Sep 2018

John Foord Bridge repairs a priority

Jared Loughnan

This weeks Corowa & Howlong Golf results

Corowa Golf Tuesday, September 11 Golden Oldies – Stableford: Winner - Rob Wiltshire 21 pts. Runner up - Rick Jamieson 17 pts. Ball winner - Dave Twiss. NTP - Bill Garner. Wednesday, September 12 Ladies 4BBB Stroke: A grade winners - Jan Mills and...

Corowa Free Press

Riverine Research Centre Open Day

Grain growers are invited to the Riverine Plains Inc and FAR Australia Open Day held at the Riverine Research Centre at Burramine near Yarrawonga on Thursday, September 27. Riverine Plains Inc Chairman, Ian Trevethan, said that the day was an...

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

22 Sep

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

23 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...

Country News

13 Oct

Violet Town Community Market - Copy

The Violet Town Community Market is held on the 2nd Saturday of every month Entry is free however a gold coin donation to a local organisation of the month would be welcomed. Dogs are not allowed on the market site. Service dogs permitted. The...

Ruth Jellif

13 Oct

John’s excellence award

John Schnelle became Corowa High School’s 12th student to receive the NSW Minister’s Award for Excellence in Student Achievement recently. Throughout his time at Corowa High School, John has proved himself to be an outstanding ambassador and...

Jarryd Barca

School cricket day

More than 200 Year 3-6 students from five local schools (Lowesdale, Corowa South, Corowa Public, Mulwala and St Mary’s) spent almost four hours on a sunny John Foord Oval last Friday, participating in a school cricket day run by Cricket NSW’s...

Corowa Free Press

Regional

Health focus

Health promotion strategies are at the forefront for Shepparton.

Laura Briggs

Winter drive about more than just food

THE Winter Food Drive initiative has once again helped disadvantaged people in Kyabram get through the chilly months.

Kyabram Free Press

19 hours ago

TAFE pledge

Victoria’s TAFEs would be rebuilt and upgraded under a $220 million program promised by the state Labor government.

Benalla Ensign

Drought increases animal collisions on country roads

DANGEROUS animal strikes are on the rise in NSW, with reports of increased numbers of wildlife and livestock taking to the roads in search of food and water.

Riverine Herald

Delivery deal

A deal has been struck for government authorities to use Murray Irrigation Limited infrastructure to deliver water downstream.

Southern Riverina News

20 hours ago

Good fun at parkrun

Athletes and amateurs were limbering up for a parkrun event last Saturday.

Cobram Courier

Young guns in team

Five budding footballers from the region have been selected in the Goulburn Murray team to contest the 2018 V/Line Cup.

Seymour Telegraph

Rochester Primary School

Rochester Primary School.

Campaspe News

There was no rain on the Hub’s parade Locals enjoy tour of children’s facility

INCLEMENT weather didn’t dampen spirits nor the number of locals who turned up to see firsthand what has been going on behind the fence at 165 High St for the past three months.

Lachlan Durling

17 hours ago

Energy pressure

Some say a microgrid could serve to relieve pressure on the energy grid in Tatura, while others suggest it may only serve as part of a mix in ensuring reliability and reducing prices.

Thomas Moir

Deputy Mayor re-appointment

Cr Shaun Whitechurch was re-appointed as deputy mayor of Federation Council at yesterday’s monthly meeting, for the next 12 months. Cr Whitechurch became the inaugural deputy mayor of Federation Council upon council’s first meeting of the...

Robert Muir

Sausage sizzle fundraiser

Raffles, a sausage sizzle and a ‘dress as a farmer’ day was held at Deniliquin Hospital on Wednesday, all in aid of drought relief.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Punt on Sheldon pays off

From America to Kyabram — Tom Sheldon’s year has taken him halfway across the world and had him swap sports, yet return to the footy field like he had never left it.

Alex Mitchell

15 hours ago

Rural

Katty plans a big day

The town of Katamatite is gearing up for a big weekend, expecting more than 1000 people at its annual Big Day Out in a Little Town event.

Country News

Water

Weir all clear for users

Lock 26 at Torrumbarry Weir was officially reopened on Friday following successful refurbishment works.

Country News

Animal Health

Is off-label drug use off limits?

THE OFF-LABEL use of veterinary medicines on dairy farms is surprisingly common. This article discusses the safe use of veterinary medicines and scenarios where these medicines are unintentionally used off-label. There are many definitions...

Simone Dunne

28 Aug 2018

Farmers must extract more value from existing tech

Rick Bayne

Livestock

Managing movement

Producers are finding well designed and positioned stock containment areas can take the sting out of managing livestock during challenging seasonal conditions, and one of those producers is Jim Young.

Country News

17 hours ago

Markets

World wheat crop, fodder supplies declining

WE ARE now more than halfway through winter, and more than halfway through a year that has so far been unseasonably warm and dry. Rainfall for the year to date has been well below average in most of southern and eastern Australia and across the...

Sofia Omstedt

21 Aug 2018

PM’s tweet criticised

A video stating drought is a ‘‘necessary evil’’ has been slammed by the federal Opposition after it was shared and authorised by Prime Minister Scott Morrison. The 107-second video was shared on Mr Morrison’s official Twitter page last Tuesday, and includes a farmer saying drought is a necessary evil as ‘‘it can help cut out that bottom 10 per cent that probably shouldn’t be there anyway’’.

Country News

Horticulture

Showcasing opportunities

A Greater Shepparton delegation to China and Indonesia has met with AusTrade Commissioners, advocating for apple and pear protocols to be developed.

Country News

Dairy

Tight cost control pays off

Better performing dairy farms have good cost control and a focus on directing resources to the area of best return.

Geoff Adams

Green light for Cohuna solar farm

Construction on a solar farm at Cohuna will begin next year as part of the Victorian Government’s renewable energy target.

Country News

Machinery & Products

Jaylor specialists talk nutrition with farmers

JAYLOR SPECIALISTS have been visiting Australian farms to further their knowledge of the local dairy and beef industries, and discuss feed techniques with farmers. International Business Development Manager for Jaylor mixer wagons, Marty Philippi...

Dairy News

28 Aug 2018

Management

Subsurface drainage keeps farm on top

FARMING SUCCESS all starts underground for Cooriemungle’s Andy Powell. His farm, just 15 km inland from the iconic Port Campbell National Park, receives about 750 mm of rain every year but, with subsurface drainage covering 98 per cent of the...

Rick Bayne

21 Aug 2018

Water

Water group seeks neutral impact answer

Water leaders in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District met this week to determine what socio-economic neutrality means for the region under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Country News

Cropping

Tractor family gets new siblings

The Farmall series is one of the most popular in the Case IH tractor family and, from next month, local farmers will have even more choice with the addition of the JXM models.

Country News

19 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

Young auctioneer wins bid

Elders Euroa auctioneer Joe Allen is the winner of the 2018 Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association Victorian Young Auctioneers Competition, after finishing runner-up in last year’s event.

Country News

National & World

Navy chief hopeful Cook’s ship is found

Royal Australian Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan says the finding of a shipwreck that could be the Endeavour is “a very exciting discovery”.

AAP Newswire

Finance

EU, UK fail to resolve Brexit border row

With the UK’s departure from the EU looming there are concerns a deal on the post-Brexit relationship may not be cobbled together in time for an orderly exit.

AAP Newswire

May hits back after EU trashes Brexit plan

British Prime Minister Theresa May says the European Union must come up with an alternative to her Brexit proposals after talks in Austria reached an impasse.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

James Ricketson pardoned in Cambodia

The family of Australian film maker James Ricketson say they’re “relieved and excited” he’s been given a royal pardon after being jailed for spying in Cambodia.

AAP Newswire

10 hours ago

Horse Racing

Jungle Cat ready for G1 Sir Rupert Clarke

Jungle Cat will be chasing a Group One win in Melbourne to go with his elite win in Dubai earlier this year when he runs in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.

AAP Newswire

AFL

Bellamy talked to Pies before AFL triumph

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy spoke to Collingwood this week ahead of the Magpies’ shock preliminary final win over Richmond.

AAP Newswire

NSW Premier warns minister over spill

Premier Gladys Berejiklian says Multiculturalism Minister Ray Williams will be sacked if he goes through with a spill against NSW deputy Dominic Perrottet.

AAP Newswire