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A selection of the latest Local, Regional, National & World News.

News

Film Production in Corowa

An award winning Melbourne Production Company has completed filming at a property in Corowa for an upcoming short film that reflects the harsh conditions for Aussie farmers. Toprock Productions has concluded the filming of their movie...

Rhys Williams
National

Licence changes may hit Adelaide’s bars

Adelaide’s burgeoning small bar scene could take a hit when a new “risk-based” liquor licencing system is introduced in November.

AAP Newswire
Sport

O&M netballers outclass Mornington Peninsula

Corowa Rutherglen had netballers Grace Senior and Sophie Hanrahan representing the club in the Ovens and Murray’s interleague clash with Mornington Peninsula in Rosebud on Saturday. Under warm, sunny conditions the first quarter remained a tight...

Corowa Free Press
News

Friend overboard

THEY say when good friends catch up, who knows what will happen next. And Doug Rosenow’s recent trip to Mildura proves this.

Riverine Herald
News

EPA’s online help for farmers

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has a one stop shop for online advice for the agricultural community, and is taking requests on what farmers need next. EPA Executive Director Damian Wells says there’s already a lot of useful...

Corowa Free Press
News

EPA’s online help for farmers

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has a one stop shop for online advice for the agricultural community, and is taking requests on what farmers need next. EPA Executive Director Damian Wells says there’s already a lot of useful...

Corowa Free Press
World

PNG turmoil as prime minister resigns

The prime minister of Papua New Guinea Peter O’Neill has resigned, following weeks of turmoil in his government.

AAP Newswire
News

Farmers to sue MDBA for $750m

Irrigators in southern NSW have filed a class action against the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) for $750 million in damages for mismanagement of water in the Murray River System. Southern Riverina Irrigators (SRI) chair, Chris Brooks, said...

Corowa Free Press
News

News in brief

Critically injured

Country News
Finance

Outperforming market may flatten out

Australia’s outperforming share market may flatten out this week as the rest of the world plays catch-up and new Business Investment Figures are released.

AAP Newswire
World

PNG turmoil as prime minister resigns

The prime minister of Papua New Guinea Peter O’Neill has resigned, following weeks of turmoil in his government.

AAP Newswire
News

Farmers to sue MDBA for $750m

Irrigators in southern NSW have filed a class action against the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) for $750 million in damages for mismanagement of water in the Murray River System. Southern Riverina Irrigators (SRI) chair, Chris Brooks, said...

Corowa Free Press
News

News in brief

Critically injured

Country News
Finance

Outperforming market may flatten out

Australia’s outperforming share market may flatten out this week as the rest of the world plays catch-up and new Business Investment Figures are released.

AAP Newswire

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News

Car runs into house in Shepparton

A car has hit a house on the corner of Archer St and Stanley St at about 3.15 this afternoon. The vehicle left the road and travelled through a fence before coming to a hault. Police and CFA are on scene. The Archer St entrance to Stanley St is...

Ashlea Witoslawski
News

House fire in Mooroopna overnight

A family has escaped from their Mooroopna home after a fire started in one of the bedrooms. A woman woke to the sound of a smoke alarm around 1am on Thursday. Looking for the cause, she opened one of the bedrooms to a large amount of smoke. Quickly...

Shepparton News
Sport

Olivia returns home to the nest

SOMETIMES the lure of home is just too strong to ignore.

Riverine Herald
News

Outdoor and heated pools for all

Federation Council agreed yesterday on firm plans for the design and construction of an estimated $9.5 million brand new Corowa Swimming Pool incorporating both an outdoor pool and indoor heated pool. The facility is expected to be built by mid...

Robert Muir
News

VIDEO: Damian Drum re-elected for second term in federal parliament

Elated yet humble, Nationals candidate Damian Drum is delighted to resume his role as the federal member for Nicholls after winning 52.17 per cent of the primary vote at Saturday’s election.

Ashlea Witoslawski
News

Sheed calls on Victorian Water Minister to stop river damage

Suzanna Sheed has called on Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville to limit inter-valley transfers of water.

Tara Whitsed
News

2019 Dungala-Kaiela Writing Awards now open

The 2019 Dungala - Kaiela Writing Awards are now open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a connection to our region. The Dungala-Kaiela Writing Awards were inaugurated in 2012 to provide an opportunity for writing and...

Corowa Free Press
National

Bass in doubt again as vote count resumes

The Tasmanian seat of Bass has moved back into the AEC’s too close to call list, leaving three seats in doubt a week after the federal election.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Education Week - St Georges Road Primary School concert

Celebrating careers was the theme of an Education Week concert run by students and staff at St Georges Road Primary School yesterday.

Liz Mellino
World

India’s president appoints Modi as PM

Narendra Modi has been appointed as India’s prime minister by the nation’s president following an overwhelming victory in national elections.

AAP Newswire
Dairy

Swine fever impacts dairy

The unprecedented contraction in the supply of pork from China, due to African swine fever, will have a spill-over impact on the global dairy sector, according to a new report from global agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.

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Local

News

EPA’s online help for farmers

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has a one stop shop for online advice for the agricultural community, and is taking requests on what farmers need next. EPA Executive Director Damian Wells says there’s already a lot of useful...

Corowa Free Press
News

Farmers to sue MDBA for $750m

Irrigators in southern NSW have filed a class action against the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) for $750 million in damages for mismanagement of water in the Murray River System. Southern Riverina Irrigators (SRI) chair, Chris Brooks, said...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

O&M netballers outclass Mornington Peninsula

Corowa Rutherglen had netballers Grace Senior and Sophie Hanrahan representing the club in the Ovens and Murray’s interleague clash with Mornington Peninsula in Rosebud on Saturday. Under warm, sunny conditions the first quarter remained a tight...

Corowa Free Press
News

2019 Dungala-Kaiela Writing Awards now open

The 2019 Dungala - Kaiela Writing Awards are now open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a connection to our region. The Dungala-Kaiela Writing Awards were inaugurated in 2012 to provide an opportunity for writing and...

Corowa Free Press
News

Film Production in Corowa

An award winning Melbourne Production Company has completed filming at a property in Corowa for an upcoming short film that reflects the harsh conditions for Aussie farmers. Toprock Productions has concluded the filming of their movie...

Rhys Williams
Sport

Under 19s comfortable win

The Ovens & Murray under 19 rep team came out with all guns blazing in the opening quarter and dominated possession in all parts of the ground. They moved the ball really well and led a shell shocked Mornington Peninsula League by 23 points at...

Corowa Free Press
News

Silverwoods’ $40m Sebel progressing well

1 The Point Residences 2 1st Hole Black Bull GC 3 Black Bull GC Pro Shop 4 9th Hole Black Bull GC 5 18th Hole Black Bull GC 6 Future Stage 2 Accommodation Building 7 Bar & Restaurant 8 120 Seat Function Room 9 Day Spa Treatment Rooms 10 Stage 1...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Junior sport carnival on again

Junior netballers and footballers from all over the region will converge on Yarrawonga on Sunday, June 2, for the third running of the Yarrawonga Junior Carnival. Hosted by the Yarrawonga & District Little League (football) and Yarrawonga &...

Corowa Free Press
News

Hoppers’ swarm in for ‘Back To’

An estimated 1200 past and present footballers and netballers, officials and supporters swarmed into Rennie’s Bull Plain Road clubrooms on Saturday, May 11 for a big ‘Back to Rennie’ celebration of the 1939 and 1969 senior football, 1989...

Corowa Free Press
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EVENTS
Events

Yarrawonga Farmers Market

Yarrawonga sits on the shores of Lake Mulwala which is part of the Murray River system in NE Victoria, Australia. North East Victoria is renowned for a large diversity of produce including wines, nuts, olives, stonefruit, apples, prime beef, lamb...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Marysville Farmers Market

Held in the main street of Marysville, the farmers market offers up a friendly atmoshpere along with locally produced preserves, jams, chutneys, plants, lavender products, shortbread biscuits, honey, fresh fruit and vegetables and wine

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Simone Dunne
Events

Nagambie Farmers Market

The Nagambie Farmers’ Market is located at Tahbilk Winery. Estabished in 1860, Tahbilk Winery is one of Australia’s top family-owned wineries, producing a range of heritage wines, and boasts carbon neutral status and eco-tourism. Shop...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Kinglake Produce and Artisian Market

Our humble community market started in 2010 in the heart of the Kinglake Township. Where local farmers thought there was need to provide the community with a range of fresh locally grown produce at the one convenient location on a regular basis...

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Simone Dunne
News

Wine leader and legend farewelled

By Robert Muir Colin Campbell OAM has been remembered as a leader and legend in the wine industry at a huge funeral service last Friday at Campbells Wines Rutherglen. “Colin received an Order of Australia – OAM – in 2018 for his service to the...

Robert Muir
Sport

Murray Felines

Under 16 The under 16s side took on Lavington and gave it their all but were beaten by an excellent Panthers outfit. With the midfield on top early, the Felines took an early lead after a run through goal by Caitlin Somerville. Once again the team...

Corowa Free Press

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Regional

News

Sheed calls on Victorian Water Minister to stop river damage

Suzanna Sheed has called on Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville to limit inter-valley transfers of water.

Tara Whitsed
News

Students taking a practical approach

RUNNING a restaurant, building a dunk machine or growing a veggie patch might not sound like the traditional classroom that you’re used to.

Holly Tregenza
News

Housing scheme to be legislated

After spending months arguing that Labor’s proposal to shut down some tax concessions would weaken the economy, Scott Morrison is hoping locking in fresh tax relief will do just the opposite.

Benalla Ensign
News

Friend overboard

THEY say when good friends catch up, who knows what will happen next. And Doug Rosenow’s recent trip to Mildura proves this.

Riverine Herald
News

Senate seat is ‘likely’

Political expert Antony Green and the team at the ABC have predicted Conargo’s Perin Davey is ‘‘likely’’ to gain an Australian Senate seat.

Southern Riverina News
News

Harness club ready to be a sea of pink

Cobram Harness Racing is counting down to its Community Pink Ladies Day on May 26.

Cobram Courier
News

Say cheese to big feat

The Seymour Bowls Club’s biggest morning tea will be held on May 28 at 10.30am for an 11am start.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Week to honour those who make a difference

DID you know there are nearly 6 million people volunteering across Australia? This week marks National Volunteer Week, with the theme “Making a world of difference”.

McIvor Times
News

Volunteers are worth $290 billion every year

DID you know that Heathcote has between 60 and 70 community groups, associations and clubs?

McIvor Times
News

‘Encouraging to receive votes’

Despite running a limited campaign due to personal circumstances, Greens candidate Nickee Freeman was pleased to receive more than 3.5 per cent of the primary vote.

Tatura Guardian
News

Regional drivers relaxed attitude risk

The Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) is imploring regional Victorian drivers to choose road safety, with admissions of risky road behaviour significantly higher amongst rural road users compared to city drivers. Despite road trauma being the...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Golden Rivers warm-up shoot

Deniliquin Field & Game will hold their Golden Rivers Shoot warm-up event on Sunday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Sport

SNA teams to compete at North-East Association Championships

Three Shepparton Netball Association teams will battle the region’s best tomorrow at the North-East Association Championships.

Shepparton News

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Rural

News

News in brief

Critically injured

Country News
Water

Governor hears water concerns

Blighty’s Hannah Campbell has explained issues of concern in the region to NSW Governor Margaret Beazley.

Country News
Animal Health

Tips to reduce mastitis risk at calving

For most cows, the highest risk period for new mastitis infections will be the calving period — we consider this to be from two weeks before she calves until two weeks after she has calved. During this stressful period, cows’ natural defence...

Rod Dyson
Dairy

Swine fever impacts dairy

The unprecedented contraction in the supply of pork from China, due to African swine fever, will have a spill-over impact on the global dairy sector, according to a new report from global agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.

Country News
Livestock

Keeping pace with climate

‘‘It’s like putting pasture plants in a time machine and taking them to climate conditions that are predicted for the future.’’

Country News
Markets

Rain will be key to cow value lift: agents

There’s opportunity in current cow values for those who have feed, according to a cow leasing and agricultural finance company boss. This comes as livestock agents continue to report tough selling conditions, as farmers in northern Victoria battle...

Dairy News
News

Monsanto to pay $2billion

A jury in the United States has ordered Monsanto pay a combined $US2.05billion ($A2.94billion) to a couple who claimed the company’s popular weed killer Roundup Ready caused their cancers.

Country News
Horticulture

Watch for stink bugs

Agriculture Victoria is winding down its surveillance for the brown marmorated stink bug.

Country News
News

Aaron’s message for farmers

Aaron Thomas reckons he wouldn’t be here today if he wasn’t a dairy farmer. Having suffered a serious mental health breakdown and endured the ravages of alcoholism, Aaron is now back on his feet and keen to share his story with other farmers who...

Dairy News
News

Landini launch

Konigs Shepparton will launch its specialist range of Landini orchard-vineyard tractors on May 29.

Country News
Machinery & Products

Office to cab software

Farmers Edge has released an app-based in-field intelligence tool that provides a seamless digital experience from the office to the cab. Digitally linking growers, dealers, retailers, trusted advisers and other key stakeholders, the In-Cab Tool...

Dairy News
Management

Data broadens management options

There has been a strong emphasis on data collection for farm businesses in recent years, but ensuring it translates into real, profitable outcomes remains a key challenge for many, according to one Nuffield scholar. Tasmanian dairy farmer Duncan...

Dairy News
Water

Plan submitted

A bumper 1100-page water resource plan has been submitted to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority for review by the Victorian Department of Environment, Water, Land and Planning.

Country News
Cropping

Salt stress help

New research has found that a hormone produced by plants under stress can be applied to crops to alleviate the damage caused by salty soils.

Country News
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
News

Boost for artisans

Four Goulburn Valley businesses have received a leg up thanks to a recent grant aimed at spreading local produce further across the state.

Country News

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National & World

National

Licence changes may hit Adelaide’s bars

Adelaide’s burgeoning small bar scene could take a hit when a new “risk-based” liquor licencing system is introduced in November.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Outperforming market may flatten out

Australia’s outperforming share market may flatten out this week as the rest of the world plays catch-up and new Business Investment Figures are released.

AAP Newswire
World

PNG turmoil as prime minister resigns

The prime minister of Papua New Guinea Peter O’Neill has resigned, following weeks of turmoil in his government.

AAP Newswire
World

India’s president appoints Modi as PM

Narendra Modi has been appointed as India’s prime minister by the nation’s president following an overwhelming victory in national elections.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

J J Atkins poser for Garibaldi

Trainer Tony Gollan is weighing up whether to run Garibaldi in the Group One J J Atkins Stakes.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Brad Scott era at North Melbourne ends

North Melbourne is on the hunt for a new AFL coach after parting ways with Brad Scott, who leaves after 10 years and 211 games in the job.

AAP Newswire
National

Bass in doubt again as vote count resumes

The Tasmanian seat of Bass has moved back into the AEC’s too close to call list, leaving three seats in doubt a week after the federal election.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Some Weinstein accusers baulk at $A43m

Some women who accuse disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct are critical of a $A43m settlement which could leave them with a paltry sum.

AAP Newswire
National

Sydney’s driverless Metro line opens

Sydney’s new driverless northwest Metro has been officially opened ahead of its first peak-hour test on Monday.

AAP Newswire