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Darwin veteran returns to honour comrades

Darwin bombing veteran Brian Winspear has returned to the city at the age of 99 after achieving recognition for his fallen air force colleagues.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

This weeks golf resuts

Corowa Golf Monday, February 11 Lady Niners: Winner – Maree Glen. Runner up – Rita Taylor. NTP – Lesley New. Great game Maree and Rita! Maree has consistently been coming out on Mondays and her game is showing her dedication. Well done. And...

Corowa Free Press

And the name is First Peoples’ Assembly

AN INDEPENDENT organisation which will support local Aboriginal communities to negotiate treaty has officially been named.

Charmayne Allison

15 hours ago

Heartless electric bike theft

Jarryd Barca

Heartless electric bike theft

Jarryd Barca

Designer Karl Lagerfeld dead at 85

World-renowned artistic director at Chanel, designer Karl Lagerfeld, has passed away at the age of 85.

AAP Newswire

The ultimate gourmet adventure

Revel in Rutherglen this March Labour Day weekend, as 19 wineries roll out the rustic carpet and welcome you to the tasting table! Tastes of Rutherglen returns to showcase the best of North-East Victoria’s celebrated wine and produce. The 2019...

Corowa Free Press

Cotton rebuke

Politicians arguing for a ban on cotton exports from Australia have drawn swift rebuke from agricultural leaders.

Country News

Finance

Letters burn $125m hole in Aus Post result

Australia Post says a strong performance across its growing parcel sector wasn’t enough to offset a $125 million decline in letter revenue.

AAP Newswire

Designer Karl Lagerfeld dead at 85

World-renowned artistic director at Chanel, designer Karl Lagerfeld, has passed away at the age of 85.

AAP Newswire

The ultimate gourmet adventure

Corowa Free Press

Cotton rebuke

Politicians arguing for a ban on cotton exports from Australia have drawn swift rebuke from agricultural leaders.

Country News

Finance

Letters burn $125m hole in Aus Post result

Australia Post says a strong performance across its growing parcel sector wasn’t enough to offset a $125 million decline in letter revenue.

AAP Newswire

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Child health closure sad blow to Echuca families

FAMILIES across the region have been devastated by closure of the Central Victorian Child Health branch in Echuca.

Kimberley Price

13 Feb 2019

34-year-old woman to face court over house fire in Shepparton

Police and CFA attended a house fire in Shepparton yesterday February 17 at about 2.45pm. The fire caused damage to the side of the house, carport and car. Two people were home at the time of the fire and were not injured. Investigators from...

Shepparton News

Fire destroys house in Mooroopna

Emergency services were called to a structure fire that destroyed a house in Macisaac Road, Mooroopna this morning. CFA operations officer Travis Harris said four CFA units from Mooroopna and Shepparton responded to the call at 9.48am. Upon...

Laura Briggs

Mathew D’Agostino wanted for aggravated burglary and assault matters

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Mathew Vincent D’Agostino. There is a warrant to arrest the 39-year-old in relation to aggravated burglary and assault matters. D’Agostino is described as approximately 170cm tall, with...

Shepparton News

Campaspe College has been sold Final offer close to the $2.1m price tag

CAMPASPE College of Adult Education has been sold for close to the original asking price of $2.1 million.

Riverine Herald

Fire destroys house in Mooroopna

Laura Briggs

Local Landcare boost

Local Landcare groups will benefit from a $22.4 million boost to expand the Local Landcare Co-ordinator Initiative if the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government is re-elected in March. The Local Landcare Co-ordinator Initiative is a highly successful...

Corowa Free Press

Abuse royal commission a roadmap: bishop

Ahead of a Vatican summit, Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge says the Catholic Church’s attempts to address child abuse and its cover-up has only just begun.

AAP Newswire

5 hours ago

Galleries

Cupid’s Undie Run

More than 80 people dared to bare at Sunday’s Cupid’s Undie Run

Shepparton News

Bernie Sanders will run for US president

US Senator Bernie Sanders has told Vermont public radio that he will run for office in the 2020 US presidential election.

AAP Newswire

Dairy

Encouraged to stay by ACM

A Kotupna organic dairy farmer nearly gave up dairying altogether after the milk price crash but a knock on the door from ACM changed all that.

Country News

Local

Heartless electric bike theft

Jarryd Barca

The ultimate gourmet adventure

Corowa Free Press

This weeks golf resuts

Corowa Free Press

Local Landcare boost

Corowa Free Press

Applications open for floodplain management grants

Member for Albury Greg Aplin announced on Tuesday, February 5 that applications are open for grant funding to assist NSW councils with floodplain management projects. Mr Aplin said “Grant funding is available to assist local government with flood...

Corowa Free Press

Adams performs well at Moodemere Classic

Local Corowa skier and Australian Team Squad member and Nick Adams put in a sterling effort at The Lake Moodemere Invitational Water Ski Slalom Classic last weekend. Adams achieved 1 buoy on the 10.25 line, just a couple of buoys short of his...

Corowa Free Press

Don’t underestimate bushfire risk

Half of Victorians living in areas at high risk of bushfire think the risk to their home is moderate, minor or non-existent, a CFA survey has revealed. CFA’s Bushfire Community Survey, undertaken annually since 2009-10, showed that 52 per cent of...

Corowa Free Press

Slalom classic to attract elite

The excitement of extreme slalom water skiing returns to the local area for the Lake Moodemere Slalom Classic this weekend, February 16 and 17. Australia’s best water skiers will be competing for bragging rights leading into the world’s best...

Corowa Free Press

13 Feb 2019

Poor campfire knowledge fuels fire fears

Park Rangers are concerned by survey findings that just over a quarter of people know how to correctly extinguish a campfire. When presented with two options, only 26% of people correctly identified that water should be poured onto a campfire. The...

Corowa Free Press

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EVENTS

Alexandra on Perkins Market

The Alexandra on Perkins Market – after more than a decade away, the monthly market makes a welcome return to the heart of the Alexandra township. Just a short leisurely stroll from the local shops and cafes, visitors and locals can now enjoy...

Simone Dunne

Benalla Lakeside Market

Wide range of fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, gifts and much more. Live entertainment each month. This market is organised and managed by the Rotary and Lions Clubs of Benall

Simone Dunne

Kilmore Scout Market

Welcome to The Kilmore Market it is held on the last Saturday of each month at Hudson Park in Kilmore, Victoria from 9am-2pm and managed by 1st Kilmore Scouts. Standard stall 3x3 fees are $15 your car is left next to your stall and will need to have...

Simone Dunne

Rochester Town Market

The Rochester Town Market is held on the fourth Saturday of the month at the Shire Hall/ Skate Park

Simone Dunne

Another successful art show

The 20th Corowa Federation Arts Show in the Memorial Hall was celebrated this year. This event attracts tourists and day-trippers from the region to the area each year and adds to the local economy. Local artists and artists from all around...

Corowa Free Press

14 Feb 2019

Rutherglen rowers competitive

A small contingent from Rutherglen Lake Rowing Club ventured down to Nagambie on the weekend for the local regatta. All crews acquitted themselves very well in the lead up to the state titles. First up was Brayden Harris in the male D single...

Corowa Free Press

13 Feb 2019

Regional

Fire destroys house in Mooroopna

Laura Briggs

Fonterra fund is nurturing grass roots

FROM veggie patches to cricket pitches and emergency equipment, Fonterra’s Grass Roots Fund is once again looking to support community groups in northern Victoria.

Kyabram Free Press

Customer focused

Bruno Da Pos celebrated his fourth decade working in the concreting industry last year.

Benalla Ensign

16 Feb 2019

And the name is First Peoples’ Assembly

AN INDEPENDENT organisation which will support local Aboriginal communities to negotiate treaty has officially been named.

Charmayne Allison

15 hours ago

Local lad at helm

Jerilderie’s Troy Mauger has been appointed as the head of the Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia’s Rice Extension team.

Southern Riverina News

Cobram residents warned of phone scam

Cobram great-grandmother Anne Stewart is used to receiving unwanted overseas calls.

Kieren Tilly

Magpies kicking goals

Broadford Primary School students got a real thrill when seven Collingwood Football Club players ran a clinic in Broadford on Wednesday last week.

Seymour Telegraph

Festival is a first for Frances

FRANCES Wregg may be a newbie to the Rochester Festival, but she’s certainly no stranger to the wonderful world of murals.

Holly Tregenza

Plan for a better life

CITY of Greater Bendigo is calling on community members to contribute to a new All Ages All Abilities Action Plan to replace the Positive Ageing, Municipal Early Years, Community Access and Inclusion and Youth Strategies.

McIvor Times

We can all be leaders

Students from across the region gathered at St Mary’s School Mooroopna on Wednesday for the eighth annual Sandhurst Goulburn Valley Year 6 Leadership Day.

Ash Witoslawski

Council progresses director recruitment

The process to appoint three new director positions for Federation Council is on track, following a confidential discussion at council’s monthly meeting yesterday. The imminent selections follow council’s new organisation structure as announced...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Groups call for ‘pause’

Community groups and businesses have joined forces to again call for the Basin Plan to be paused.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Shepparton District Tennis Association recap

Shepparton North has delivered ladder leader Old Students a heavy defeat a week out from the pennant final series in Shepparton District Tennis Association.

Shepparton News

Rural

Cotton rebuke

Politicians arguing for a ban on cotton exports from Australia have drawn swift rebuke from agricultural leaders.

Country News

Water

Group says plan goals not met

Environmental flow targets set under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan have not been achieved, according to a new report.

Country News

Animal Health

Managing the risk of mastitis in hot weather

TWO RECENT discussions were a reminder of how hot weather can significantly influence the risk of mastitis in dairy herds. The first was a farm which uses a mechanical teat scrubber as part of the pre-milking routine to clean teats prior to cups on...

Rod Dyson

Dairy

Encouraged to stay by ACM

A Kotupna organic dairy farmer nearly gave up dairying altogether after the milk price crash but a knock on the door from ACM changed all that.

Country News

Livestock

Reform plans move forward

An overhaul of Australia’s $18billion red meat and livestock industry has drawn one step closer, following the release of a Green Paper with options for the future of the sector including the role of live exports and manufacturing.

Country News

11 hours ago

Markets

Indonesia — a growing market opportunity for Australian exporters?

INDONESIA IS the fourth most populous country in the world and one of the fastest growing economies in southeast Asia. It is also a country of increasing importance and interest among South-East major dairy exporters. While some suggest Indonesi...

Sofia Omstedt

Water

Call to pause basin plan

An immediate pause of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is required to restore confidence in the plan, which is failing the environment and regional communities, according to a coalition of 24 businesses and organisations across the region.

Alana Christensen

Horticulture

Cheery outlook

Cherry growers from the Australian mainland are in high spirits after completing their first full season of trade via air freight with China since being granted market access.

Country News

14 hours ago

Dairy

Fonterra milk price steps up

Fonterra Australia has increased its farm gate milk price by seven cents per kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) for the 2018-19 season, bringing its average farm gate milk price to $6.05/kgMS.

Country News

SPC write-down

SPC’s owner has warned the market it will write down the value of the company following a number of offers to buy the Shepparton-based business.

Alana Christensen

15 hours ago

Machinery & Products

Technology and simple solutions hit the mark

TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES to answer the increasingly complex questions posed by agriculture today, but for Tim Slater, who has been around the industry his whole life, it’s the simple solutions, often devised with the least resources, that still...

Dairy News

Management

The time of our lives

GETTING THE timing right is a key to farming as Rachelle De Haas and her partner Mathew Donovan are finding out on a family farm near Heywood. Rachelle and Mathew are farming with her parents Renee and Judith De Haas, who have owned the property for...

Rick Bayne

Water

Videos ‘demystify’

A series of videos covering the fundamentals of modern water management are now available for farmers to view to get the most out of their water use.

Country News

13 hours ago

Cropping

Video fights pest

Home gardeners are being encouraged to learn more about how they can help keep Queensland fruit fly under control.

Country News

14 Feb 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

Water costs force closure

A much loved Wyuna business has been forced to close its doors, with the owner of the Big Cherry saying his business is no longer viable due to high water prices.

Country News

National & World

Darwin veteran returns to honour comrades

Darwin bombing veteran Brian Winspear has returned to the city at the age of 99 after achieving recognition for his fallen air force colleagues.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Finance

Letters burn $125m hole in Aus Post result

Australia Post says a strong performance across its growing parcel sector wasn’t enough to offset a $125 million decline in letter revenue.

AAP Newswire

Designer Karl Lagerfeld dead at 85

World-renowned artistic director at Chanel, designer Karl Lagerfeld, has passed away at the age of 85.

AAP Newswire

Bernie Sanders will run for US president

US Senator Bernie Sanders has told Vermont public radio that he will run for office in the 2020 US presidential election.

AAP Newswire

Horse Racing

The Autumn Sun officially out of Mile

Triple Group One winner The Autumn Sun has officially been taken out of the public poll for a position in the $5 million All Star Mile.

AAP Newswire

4 hours ago

AFL

Eagle McGovern tried to skip GF parade

West Coast defender Jeremy McGovern says even he wasn’t sure whether he would be medically cleared to play in last year’s grand final win over Collingwood.

AAP Newswire

4 hours ago

Abuse royal commission a roadmap: bishop

Ahead of a Vatican summit, Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge says the Catholic Church’s attempts to address child abuse and its cover-up has only just begun.

AAP Newswire

5 hours ago

Entertainment

Ozzy Osbourne cancels Aust, NZ shows

Ozzy Osbourne has cancelled planned performances in Australia, New Zealand and Japan while he recuperates from pneumonia.

AAP Newswire

5 hours ago

Junior WA drag racer hit barrier at 60km/h

An eight-year-old girl who died after crashing while trying to get her drag racing licence in Perth was travelling at 59.8 km/h when she hit a concrete barrier.

AAP Newswire