News Back our local businesses The Corowa Business Chamber is appealing to the Corowa community to support local businesses as they face huge challenges due to threat of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Robert Muir 24 Mar 2020 24 Mar 2020
Sport James ready for Olympics next year With the postponement of the Tokyo Olympic Games this week until July next year well known local sporting identity James Willett will now focus on giving himself the best chance to realise his dream – to be a gold medallist in the Olympic Games... Robert Muir 01 Apr 2020 01 Apr 2020
News GV Health COVID-19 patient dies GV Health have confirmed that a person being treated for COVID-19 at the hospital has died. Shepparton News 19 hours ago 19 hours ago
Sport North East Regional Tennis Association Section 1 Another season of tennis has come and gone with the culmination of the Grand Finals played at Corowa on Saturday. There were tears of joy and tears of disappointment as the results became clear as the day drew to a close. For the victors... Corowa Free Press 27 Mar 2020 27 Mar 2020
Sport North East Regional Tennis Association Section 1 Another season of tennis has come and gone with the culmination of the Grand Finals played at Corowa on Saturday. There were tears of joy and tears of disappointment as the results became clear as the day drew to a close. For the victors... Corowa Free Press 27 Mar 2020 27 Mar 2020
News Coronavirus update Further information is also available at www. dhhs. vic. gov. au/coronavirus or www. health. nsw. gov. au/coronavirus Corowa Free Press 21 hours ago 21 hours ago
Sport Roos still hoping for premiership glory The Roos’ netballers are looking to go one step further in season 2020 with all four grades looking to make finals and take home the coveted cup. Last season saw A Grade go down in the decider by just 3, B Grade claimed the premiership by 4 goals... Corowa Free Press 27 Mar 2020 27 Mar 2020
News GV Health COVID-19 patient dies GV Health have confirmed that a person being treated for COVID-19 at the hospital has died. Shepparton News 19 hours ago 19 hours ago
Benalla Ensign Coronavirus arrives in Benalla with two cases confirmed today Covid-19 has arrived in Benalla Rural City with two cases confirmed by the Department of Health and Human Services in the last 24 hours. There is no confirmation on where in the district they occurred at this stage. The total number of Covid-19... Simon Ruppert 29 Mar 2020 29 Mar 2020
News GV Health patient tests positive for COVID-19 Goulburn Valley Health has confirmed an inpatient at the hospital has contracted COVID-19. Morgan Dyer 29 Mar 2020 29 Mar 2020
News Three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Greater Shepparton Greater Shepparton has its six confirmed case of COVID-19, the state government has confirmed in a statement today. Madi Chwasta 30 Mar 2020 30 Mar 2020
News Seventh COVID-19 case confirmed in Greater Shepparton Greater Shepparton has reported another case of COVID-19 overnight, bringing the region’s total to seven. Madi Chwasta 31 Mar 2020 31 Mar 2020
News John Henneman retires After 33 years at Corowa Meats in a career spanning nearly five decades, co-owner of Corowa Meats, John Henneman, retired last Saturday, March 28. “It’s a strange feeling. After being in work for nearly fifty years – it’s every day – not... Robert Muir 02 Apr 2020 02 Apr 2020
News Council’s ‘Our Community Movement’ In the midst of the global novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Federation Council is encouraging all residents to look out for their neighbours - particularly those who are most vulnerable - and show that community spirit and resilience for which... Corowa Free Press 02 Apr 2020 02 Apr 2020
News Drought funding endorsed Except for Cr Fred Longmire, Federation Council’s councillors endorsed 14 projects to share in a further $1 million Federal Government funding regarding the drought community program. The Round 2’s 14 projects and the amounts of funding, with... Robert Muir 02 Apr 2020 02 Apr 2020
News GV Health COVID-19 patient dies GV Health have confirmed that a person being treated for COVID-19 at the hospital has died. Shepparton News 19 hours ago 19 hours ago
News Workers wanted to fill food processing labour demand SPECIALIST recruitment and workforce management company, Food Industry People Group (FIPG) has issued an SOS for local workers in Tongala and district looking for employment. According to FIPG, the COVID-19 crisis has opened unexpected employment... Kyabram Free Press 01 Apr 2020 01 Apr 2020
News Coo-ee: Great war fantasies It is said the first casualty of war is truth. In the Great War, fantasies often took its place. In August 1914, British forces attempted to stop the left flank of invading German forces at Mons in their first battle. They failed. At the height of... Simon Ruppert 2 hours ago 2 hours ago
Riverine Herald Echuca Regional Health confirms second coronavirus case A WOMAN in her mid-60s is the second person to be diagnosed with coronavirus at Echuca Regional Health. Ivy Jensen 25 Mar 2020 25 Mar 2020
News Council elections postponed Local government elections scheduled to be held this September will be postponed by a year. It will mean elected representatives will serve a term of five years, instead of the usual four. Both Murrumbidgee Council Mayor Ruth McRae and Berrigan... Daniel Hughes 16 hours ago 16 hours ago
News Another confirmed COVID-19 case in Moira Shire An eighth case of COVID-19 in Moira Shire has been confirmed by the state’s health department. No information about where the person resides in the shire or their prior movements has been released. The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in... Cobram Courier 21 hours ago 21 hours ago
News Salvos still serving in Seymour Even though The Salvation Army thrift shop is closed, and many other programs have stopped, we are still providing assistance to Seymour and district. Just in a different way. In Seymour we are still finding inventive ways to assist people. From the... David Rak 17 hours ago 17 hours ago
News Righting the Rochester Caravan Park water right wrong AN ADMINISTRATIVE error will be corrected after Campaspe Shire Council resolved to gift a water right to the Rochester Caravan Park committee of management. If the Crown agrees, council will return the water rights to the committee of management of... Lachlan Durling 31 Mar 2020 31 Mar 2020
News Nationals back local councils as they ask for help for rate relief LOCAL Nationals MPs have backed councils calling for rate relief from the Victorian Government as the impact of action to prevent the spread of coronavirus bites across north-east and central Victoria. Twelve councils from the Hume Local Government... McIvor Times 01 Apr 2020 01 Apr 2020
News Tat Chat: CWA Annual Luncheon the last catch-up for many months Goulburn Valley West Group of the Country Women’s Association CWA Goulburn Valley West Group president Jenny Goonan welcomed 19 ladies to the Annual Luncheon last Sunday. This was held in the dining room of the Hill Top Country and Golf Club... Ed McLeish 26 Mar 2020 26 Mar 2020
News Coronavirus update On Friday, April 3 Moira Shire and the Federation Council area both have seven confirmed COVID-19 cases each. The total number of coronavirus cases in Victoria is 1085 (an increase of 49 from yesterday) and in NSW there are a total 2,389 confirmed... Yarrawonga Chronicle 21 hours ago 21 hours ago
Sport Saints working on new game plan JOINED LEAGUE: 1896 TO 1946, 1998 TO PRESENT NICKNAME: SAINTS GROUND: BENALLA SHOWGROUNDS COACH: JAKE PALLPRATT PRESIDENT: LLOYD JOHNSON PREMIERSHIPS: 1940, 2015 MORRISON MEDALLISTS: T. PASQUALI (1999), R. PRIEST (2008 JOINT), L. MORGAN (2013), W... Meg Saultry 28 Mar 2020 28 Mar 2020
News Slow-cooked Mexican Chicken with Cheesy Crust Serves: 4Ingredients: 500 g chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into four1 red onion, cut into wedges1 red capsicum, diced2 cloves garlic, crushed1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp smoked paprika1 fresh jalapeno, thinly sliced400 g jar tomato... Country News 2 hours ago 2 hours ago
Water A return to Canberra for farmers? If new Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt takes a ‘slowly slowly’ approach to his portfolio, farmers will again be rallying in Canberra, says one water advocacy group. James Bennett 18 Feb 2020 18 Feb 2020
Animal Health On-farm milk culturing a growing MOST MASTITIS is caused by a bacterial infection. However, visual inspection of the milk is not a reliable method for determining which pathogen you might be dealing with. Traditionally, milk samples from infected quarters or a composite sample from... Dairy News 12 Mar 2020 12 Mar 2020
News Market growth for milk sector Australia’s dairy sector can expect continued growth in demand while overall production will remain flat to 2030 compared to 2018 levels, according to research released by ANZ today. The Milk Run report found that despite recent challenges faced... Dairy News 12 Mar 2020 12 Mar 2020
Livestock Lamb jumpers bring a NSW farmer an OAM It started as a way to keep orphaned lambs warm and has turned into a “phenomenon” that’s brought joy to farmers doing it tough across NSW. Rodney Woods 01 Feb 2020 01 Feb 2020
Markets Global dairy prices ease DAIRY MARKETS have entered 2020 with strong supply and demand fundamentals which are supporting global commodity prices. It has been widely reported the current market is operating in a well-balanced state, with demand marginally ahead of supply... Dairy News 23 Mar 2020 23 Mar 2020
News Demand for farmland remains high Strong demand for agricultural commodities and recent rainfall has created perfect conditions for those looking to sell rural land, despite the current coronavirus climate. Kevin Hicks Real Estate owner Kevin Hicks said farm properties were being... Country News 16 hours ago 16 hours ago
Cropping Rain, rain go away, come again another day The recent rain across Victoria’s north-east has done more bad than good, according to Agriculture Victoria’s seasonal risk agronomist Dale Grey. Mr Grey said despite 50 mm falling across the region so far this year, it had not improved soil... Rodney Woods 19 Feb 2020 19 Feb 2020
Dairy Tatura dairy celebrates healthy success Tatura dairy farmer Markus Lang has a healthy herd of 2000 cows and attributes his success to VikingGenetics. “It’s uncommon for herds this size not to have more sick cows and the fact that we don’t have a sick herd for the number... Jamieson Salter 17 Feb 2020 17 Feb 2020
News A true blue red dog Toolamba West dairy farmer George Kerrins spends his days with his furry colleague, Jimmy. Five-year-old Jimmy is a red kelpie who loves to work on the farm, herding cattle with unbridled energy. When he’s not working on the farm, he’s... Country News 02 Apr 2020 02 Apr 2020
Machinery & Products Machinery sales take hit in summer VICTORIAN TRACTOR sales have been the only bright spark in a disappointing January for machinery sales. However, a national survey of dealers has found optimism that current turnover is picking up and will improve in the next six months. The impact... Dairy News 22 Mar 2020 22 Mar 2020
Management Preparation key to optimal pastures WITH HOME-GROWN feed more important than ever Notman Pasture Seeds has prepared a range of pasture planning recommendations to optimise the establishment of rye-grass pastures this season. Notman Pasture Seeds and Walcha Dairy owner Peter Notman... Dairy News 24 Mar 2020 24 Mar 2020
Water Farmers call to boycott water rates For more than half a century, Cohuna’s Russell Crichton has been a proud food producer. But for the first time in all those years, he has joined the ever-lengthening list of farmers unable to pay their Goulburn-Murray Water bill. Sophie Baldwin 18 Feb 2020 18 Feb 2020
Cropping Northern Victorian farmers struggle to produce grain yields in tough season It was a mixed year for GrainCorp harvest takings across Victoria, with the impact of drought taking its toll on northern Victoria and some Mallee farmers. In northern Victoria, Numurkah took in 10 351 tonnes of mostly canola, Dookie... Rodney Woods 19 Feb 2020 19 Feb 2020
From the Experts ABV release prompts sire review The August release of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) and the upcoming joining season will have dairy farmers around the country thinking about the next best sires to use over their herds. While breeding enthusiasts will delve into great detail... Dairy News 13 Sep 2019 13 Sep 2019
News Colbinabbin memories Colbinabbin is on Cornella Creek, between Rushworth and Elmore in northern Victoria. The railway was constructed in 1914 and the station became a major wheat handling terminal. Sawmills produced timber that was delivered to Melbourne by rail, but... Country News 02 Apr 2020 02 Apr 2020
National CSIRO gets $220m for biosecurity facility The Morrison government is providing $220 million for a CSIRO facility in Geelong to test potential COVID-19 vaccines. AAP Newswire 11 minutes ago 11 minutes ago
Finance Tap and pay limit doubled to $200 The contactless card PIN limit has been doubled to $200 for an initial three-month period in a move designed to prevent transmission of the coronavirus. AAP Newswire 17 hours ago 17 hours ago
World Fears for Assange amid UK prisons outbreak A coronavirus outbreak in Britain’s prisons has led to calls for the release of all prisons on remand, including WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
World More young people severely ill with virus The World Health Organisation says individuals in their 30s, 40s and 50s are being admitted to intensive care with COVID-19 and are dying. AAP Newswire 2 hours ago 2 hours ago
Horse Racing Virtual National to bring some cheer to UK A virtual Grand National will be broadcast throughout England in the absence of one of the world’s greatest steeplechase races. AAP Newswire 21 minutes ago 21 minutes ago
AFL Beams finding peace away from AFL Dayne Beams worries the coronavirus pandemic will further contribute to mental health issues in the AFL and wider society but is finding peace outside the game. AAP Newswire 21 minutes ago 21 minutes ago
National More flights to get stranded Aussies home Qantas and Virgin Australia will run regular flights for Australians to get home from four regional hubs after talks with the federal government. AAP Newswire 5 hours ago 5 hours ago
Entertainment Lean On Me singer Bill Withers dies at 81 American singer Bill Withers, the man behind the hit songs Lean On Me, Lovely Day and Ain’t No Sunshine, has died at the age of 81. AAP Newswire 6 hours ago 6 hours ago
National Weather set to keep Victorians inside Cold, wet and windy conditions should help to keep Victorians off the beaches and inside this weekend as restrictions to combat COVID-19 continue. AAP Newswire 5 hours ago 5 hours ago
