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News

A picture paints 1000 words

It’s true that a picture paints one thousand words. Billy Doolan, better known as Billy Doo, might paint with small, precise, intricate lines and dots, but behind the paint lays a big, deep and meaningful message. Born in Palm Island near...

Jarryd Barca
National

PM’s visit a photo opp: Di Natale

Malcolm Turnbull’s visit to Tennant Creek will be dismissed as a photo opportunity unless he backs it up with real action, says Greens Leader Richard Di Natale.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Roos netball

A Grade Corowa Rutherglen 38 def by Lavington 51 A fantastic game, winning the second and fourth quarters. A small lapse in concentration in the third proved costly but there are lots of positives to reflect on. This team is so versatile and...

Corowa Free Press
News

Tourism chief says no resting on our laurels

ECHUCA-MOAMA’S latest tourism figures have delivered a mixed bag of results.

Riverine Herald
News

Federation Dinner

In July/August 1893 a federation conference was held at the Corowa Court House. At this conference, Dr John Quick (later Sir John) moved a motion which was passed by delegates. John Quick, Edmond Barton and many others travelled the colonies...

Corowa Free Press
News

Federation Dinner

In July/August 1893 a federation conference was held at the Corowa Court House. At this conference, Dr John Quick (later Sir John) moved a motion which was passed by delegates. John Quick, Edmond Barton and many others travelled the colonies...

Corowa Free Press
World

Two dead, 12 hurt in Toronto cafe shooting

Two people have been killed and 12 others hurt in a mass shooting in Toronto, while the gunman also died exchanging gunfire with police.

AAP Newswire
News

$10m river resort objection

A statement of objection has been lodged against a development of an eco-tourism resort planned near Corowa. The planned $10 million project has been presented to a Joint Regional Planning Panel for determination. The Federation Council are still in...

Jarryd Barca
News

Last year’s deer harvest largest on record

The new 2017 deer harvest report has revealed 106000 deer were taken by nearly 37000 licensed recreational deer hunters across Victoria, in what is the largest deer harvest on record.

Country News
Finance

Nufarm shares tank on earnings warning

Nufarm has warned its full-year underlying earnings will be down as dry weather conditions hit its Australian and New Zealand operations.

AAP Newswire
World

Two dead, 12 hurt in Toronto cafe shooting

Two people have been killed and 12 others hurt in a mass shooting in Toronto, while the gunman also died exchanging gunfire with police.

AAP Newswire
News

$10m river resort objection

A statement of objection has been lodged against a development of an eco-tourism resort planned near Corowa. The planned $10 million project has been presented to a Joint Regional Planning Panel for determination. The Federation Council are still in...

Jarryd Barca
News

Last year’s deer harvest largest on record

The new 2017 deer harvest report has revealed 106000 deer were taken by nearly 37000 licensed recreational deer hunters across Victoria, in what is the largest deer harvest on record.

Country News
Finance

Nufarm shares tank on earnings warning

Nufarm has warned its full-year underlying earnings will be down as dry weather conditions hit its Australian and New Zealand operations.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

News

Family fights deadly disease

AT 15, BRODIE Murray should have his whole life ahead of him.

Ivy Jensen
Entertainment

Emma O’Keeffe’s ready for next Ninja Warrior

Shepparton’s own ninja Emma O’Keeffe may have missed out on making it to the semi-finals of Australian Ninja Warrior, but she has vowed it will not be the last time you see her on your screens.

Liz Mellino
News

Wilson blasts critics of the port strategy

IN AN outburst of frustration Campaspe Shire councillor Leigh Wilson called out the haters on Tuesday night when council finally endorsed the Port Precinct vision and adopted the strategic direction.

Vivienne Duck
News

Women rush into their burning home to try and rescue 3 cats

TWO young women ran into a burning home on Thursday night to save their pets and finished up in Echuca hospital being treated for burns and smoke inhalation.

Vivienne Duck
Sport

GVL Footy Show: Week 17

After 200 games at Carlton Andrew Walker has a story or two to tell. He talks to Foxy and JR about his early days at the Blues as well as how he can still take the field despite ongoing knee issues. Returning to Echuca as playing-coach of the Murray...

Lauren Bordin
News

White Ribbon events to raise awareness of family violence

People are being encouraged to host a social event to help put an end to family violence.

Laura Briggs
News

Garthwaite’s dream come true

By Jarryd Barca From John Foord Oval to the MCG, Richmond’s most recent AFL debutant got the surprise of his life when the AFL’s most recent premiership coach gave him a call that ended in tears. A former Corowa Rutherglen Roo, Ryan...

Jarryd Barca
National

Dust settles on PM’s Tennant Creek trip

Malcolm Turnbull has finished his visit to the NT community of Tennant Creek, sparking hopes the troubled town can turn the corner.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Wanganui Park Secondary College Debutante Ball

Wanganui Park Secondary College students celebrated their debutante ball on Saturday, June 30 at Eastbank

Reader Contributed
World

Acting NZ PM escalates deportation stoush

New Zealand’s acting PM has criticised Peter Dutton’s claim New Zealand doesn’t contribute to regional security in an escalating stoush over deportations.

AAP Newswire
News

Attracting young people

DR FRANK O’MARA says attracting young people to careers in Irish agriculture is a widespread problem at every level of the industry — farm workers, managers and at the science level. Teagasc has several programs reaching into secondary schools...

Dairy News

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Local

News

Federation Dinner

In July/August 1893 a federation conference was held at the Corowa Court House. At this conference, Dr John Quick (later Sir John) moved a motion which was passed by delegates. John Quick, Edmond Barton and many others travelled the colonies...

Corowa Free Press
News

$10m river resort objection

A statement of objection has been lodged against a development of an eco-tourism resort planned near Corowa. The planned $10 million project has been presented to a Joint Regional Planning Panel for determination. The Federation Council are still in...

Jarryd Barca
Sport

Roos netball

A Grade Corowa Rutherglen 38 def by Lavington 51 A fantastic game, winning the second and fourth quarters. A small lapse in concentration in the third proved costly but there are lots of positives to reflect on. This team is so versatile and...

Corowa Free Press
News

Garthwaite’s dream come true

By Jarryd Barca From John Foord Oval to the MCG, Richmond’s most recent AFL debutant got the surprise of his life when the AFL’s most recent premiership coach gave him a call that ended in tears. A former Corowa Rutherglen Roo, Ryan...

Jarryd Barca
News

Farmland values soar

The value of farmland has more than doubled over the last two decades and the larger farmers are becoming bigger. Based on Rural Bank’s third annual Australian Farmland Values Report northern Victoria values have soared from under $2,000 per...

Jared Loughnan
Sport

Mixed results for Murray Felines

The Murray Felines hosted the Yarrawonga Pigeons at Barkly Park, Rutherglen in the AFLNEB White Ribbon Round. The White Ribbon Round is in support of the campaign to end make violence against females. Mayor of the Indigo Shire, Cr Jenny O’Connor...

Corowa Free Press
News

Early Christmas cheer

Members of the Rutherglen Men’s Shed got their hands busy on Thursday, July 5 when they began manufacturing Christmas decorations. The Men’s Shed received an $800 grant through the Australian Men’s Shed Association via Uncle Toby’s to...

Jarryd Barca
Sport

Lavington outrun Roos

Some important inclusions for Corowa Rutherglen in Jordan Lavis, Will Chandler, Cody Kuschert and James Lawton signaled that the Roos would be able to take it up to the Lavington Panthers with some added firepower. That’s the way it panned out in...

Corowa Free Press
News

Corowa market report

The Corowa Market was held on Monday, July 16 with 10270 lambs yarded at a decrease of 1920 from the previous market, while 3750 sheep were yarded at a decrease of 485. Lamb numbers slipped a little and the quality was very good across the trade and...

Corowa Free Press
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EVENTS
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

28-

Jul

Ruth Jellif
Events

Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market

The Kinglake Produce and Artisan Market has a variety of stalls including plants, chutneys, fresh produce, wines, jewellery, gift ware, coffee, hot and cold food plus so much more. There are also children’s activities to keep the little ones...

28-29

Jul

Country News
Events

Warrenbayne Rocks Again

With Maurice Milani

29-

Jul

Ruth Jellif
Events

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...

11-12

Aug

Country News
News

A picture paints 1000 words

It’s true that a picture paints one thousand words. Billy Doolan, better known as Billy Doo, might paint with small, precise, intricate lines and dots, but behind the paint lays a big, deep and meaningful message. Born in Palm Island near...

Jarryd Barca
Sport

Cats pipped at the death

Seniors Rutherglen 11.12.78 def by Mitta United 12.7.79 It was an important game for both sides heading into the last third of the season and the winner would set themselves up for a spot in the top five. The game was set to be a mini final and that...

Corowa Free Press

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Regional

News

White Ribbon events to raise awareness of family violence

People are being encouraged to host a social event to help put an end to family violence.

Laura Briggs
News

KDHS celebrates NAIDOC Week with smoking ceremony

NAIDOC celebrations were held around the country last week, and in Kyabram the local health service held an event to remember ‘because of her, we can’.

Lachlan Durling
News

Volunteers’ efforts praised

The CFA is well known in and around Benalla, but the extent of the time and effort put in by volunteers at all times of day and night can easily go unnoticed by the wider community.

Benalla Ensign
News

Tourism chief says no resting on our laurels

ECHUCA-MOAMA’S latest tourism figures have delivered a mixed bag of results.

Riverine Herald
News

Comp. for young writers

Budding authors are being given the chance to have their work published in a new book.

Southern Riverina News
News

Feeding most in need

It is the drought relief organisation which never seems to stop, highlighting how desperate the situation is for NSW farmers.

Cobram Courier
News

Old school site use questioned

Concerns have been raised by Member for Euroa Steph Ryan surrounding the future of the former Seymour East Primary School site.

Seymour Telegraph
Sport

Clubs agree on a merger

A NEW era begins — the Rochester Tigers and Rochester United cricket clubs will officially merge to form the Rochester Cricket Club.

Andrew Johnston
News

From the O’Keefe to simply amazing

TONI Gracia (pictured at the finish of her own enduro event), who kindly acted as a volunteer at the 2018 O’Keefe Challenge, recently participated in the American Western States.

McIvor Times
News

Kids’ camp leaders needed

Avis Weller from Girgarre is seeking leaders for a children’s holiday camp organisation.

Laura Briggs
News

Farmland values soar

The values of farmland in the district have more than doubled over the last two decades and larger farmers are becoming bigger. A recent report by Rural Bank indicates that northern Victoria values have soared from under $2,000 per hectare in 1997...

Jared Loughnan
News

Deni Menshed is helping police look their best

The Deniliquin Menshed can now claim some responsibility for the professional appearance of our local police.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Sport

Lakers added to their Tally

Tallygaroopna knocked off reigning premier Nagambie to prevail against yet another challenger that has come its way.

Lauren Bordin

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Rural

News

Last year’s deer harvest largest on record

The new 2017 deer harvest report has revealed 106000 deer were taken by nearly 37000 licensed recreational deer hunters across Victoria, in what is the largest deer harvest on record.

Country News
Water

Users get their total allocation

Groundwater licence holders in the Lower Campaspe Valley Water Supply Protection Area have a 100 per cent allocation for the 2018-19 season.

Country News
Animal Health

Do you have the facts on mycoplasma?

MYCOPLASMA IN dairy herds is a topical issue. Much of the media coverage has related to farm biosecurity, management options and the decision to eradicate. This article discusses mycoplasma in relation to animal health: how does Mycoplasma cause...

Gemma Chuck
News

Attracting young people

DR FRANK O’MARA says attracting young people to careers in Irish agriculture is a widespread problem at every level of the industry — farm workers, managers and at the science level. Teagasc has several programs reaching into secondary schools...

Dairy News
Livestock

Invest in rams to lift profits

The time is right for sheep producers to capitalise on record high lamb and wool prices by investing in genetic and big data technologies, which are continuing to come down in price.

Country News
Markets

Tide turns but more needed to lift confidence

THE NEW dairy season has just commenced, and there is already plenty to keep track of. We have seen some of the highest opening prices ever announced coincide with farmer confidence hitting a multi-year low, more farmers than ever changing processor...

John Droppert
Equine

Equestrian elation

Bendigo’s Catherine McCauley College has taken out victory in the school teams event at the inter-school equestrian event held in Elmore recently.

Country News
Horticulture

Melons in comeback

Australia’s rockmelon industry is getting a helping hand from the Federal Government to help it recover from a deadly listeria outbreak that gutted the industry.

Country News
Dairy

Fonterra backs opening price

The opening milk price of $5.80/kgMS is a strong price relative to the industry and compared to last year, Fonterra Australia managing director Rene Dedoncker said early this week.

Rodney Woods
News

New habitat for wildlife at Kyabram

The viewing platform on top of Brown Snake Hill is a prime bird-watching location.

Country News
Machinery & Products

What to look for in a feed mixer

UNIFORMLY MIXED feed components provide better nutrition, improved feed efficiency and cost, and the opportunity to reduce wastage. In dry times, when much of the feed can be purchased off farm with higher costs, efficiency is even more critical...

Dairy News
Management

Water loss causes change in thinking

USING WATER in the right place at the right time is the key to future success for a young Western Australian dairy farming family. From Benger, two hours south of Perth, Mick and Sophia Giumelli are transforming their farm to reduce costs and the...

Rick Bayne
Water

Research highlights challenges

Murray-Darling Basin Authority chief executive Phillip Glyde said new research highlighted the opportunities and challenges for water managers in incorporating cultural flows into Australia’s water management framework.

Country News
Cropping

Consider silage options carefully

Making spring silage will depend on seasonal conditions that enable a genuine surplus of forage to grow or a major problem in cropping areas such as drought, late frost or hail where silage may be a salvage exercise.

Country News
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
News

Hardy-heads brought back from the brink

Four Victorian agencies have been working quietly in the state’s north to stave off the extinction of one of Australia’s most endangered native fish — with impressive results.

Country News

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National & World

National

PM’s visit a photo opp: Di Natale

Malcolm Turnbull’s visit to Tennant Creek will be dismissed as a photo opportunity unless he backs it up with real action, says Greens Leader Richard Di Natale.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Nufarm shares tank on earnings warning

Nufarm has warned its full-year underlying earnings will be down as dry weather conditions hit its Australian and New Zealand operations.

AAP Newswire
World

Two dead, 12 hurt in Toronto cafe shooting

Two people have been killed and 12 others hurt in a mass shooting in Toronto, while the gunman also died exchanging gunfire with police.

AAP Newswire
World

Acting NZ PM escalates deportation stoush

New Zealand’s acting PM has criticised Peter Dutton’s claim New Zealand doesn’t contribute to regional security in an escalating stoush over deportations.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Buick to ride Crystal Ocean in George

William Buick is set to team up with favourite Crystal Ocean in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Magpies confirm AFL talks with Sun’s Lynch

Collingwood have met with Gold Coast co-captain Tom Lynch as they try to lure him from the Suns.

AAP Newswire
National

Dust settles on PM’s Tennant Creek trip

Malcolm Turnbull has finished his visit to the NT community of Tennant Creek, sparking hopes the troubled town can turn the corner.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Mel B says Spice Girls’ reunion this year

Mel B has confirmed the Spice Girls’ reunion will take place this year.

AAP Newswire
National

Air China suspends Brisbane-Beijing route

Air China has suspended direct flights from Beijing to Brisbane in favour of other Australian cities.

AAP Newswire