EDITOR'S PICKS

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

3 hours ago

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

Tourism chief says no resting on our laurels

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

Riverine Herald

10 hours ago

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

Federation Dinner

Corowa Free Press

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

$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

10 Jul 2018

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

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

$10m river resort objection

Jarryd Barca

10 Jul 2018

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

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Family fights deadly disease

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

Ivy Jensen

12 hours ago

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

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

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

17 Jul 2018

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

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

14 hours ago

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

27 Jun 2018

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

Gunman shoots 14 people at Toronto cafes

A woman has died in Toronto in a mass shooting in which the gunman was killed during an exchange of fire with police.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

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

11 hours ago

Local

Federation Dinner

Corowa Free Press

$10m river resort objection

Jarryd Barca

10 Jul 2018

Roos netball

Corowa Free Press

Garthwaite’s dream come true

Jarryd Barca

27 Jun 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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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Jul

Ruth Jellif

28 Jul

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

28 Jul

Warrenbayne Rocks Again

With Maurice Milani

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Jul

Ruth Jellif

29 Jul

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

11 Aug

A picture paints 1000 words

Jarryd Barca

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

Regional

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

14 hours ago

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

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

Tourism chief says no resting on our laurels

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

Riverine Herald

10 hours ago

Comp. for young writers

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

Southern Riverina 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

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

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

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

Kids’ camp leaders needed

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

Laura Briggs

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

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

Lakers added to their Tally

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

Lauren Bordin

Rural

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

22 Jul 2018

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

Attracting young people

Dairy News

11 hours ago

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

12 Jul 2018

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

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

22 Jul 2018

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

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

National & World

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

3 hours ago

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

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

Gunman shoots 14 people at Toronto cafes

A woman has died in Toronto in a mass shooting in which the gunman was killed during an exchange of fire with police.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

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

Hawk sent to AFL tribunal over broken leg

Hawthorn’s Daniel Howe has copped a two-game AFL suspension and will also front the tribunal for separate incidents during the Hawks’ win over Carlton.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

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

Tim Minchin heads home for new SA drama

World-renowned Aussie comedian, musician and writer Tim Minchin will head home later this year to star in a new production being filmed in South Australia.

AAP Newswire

9 hours ago

Air China suspends Brisbane-Beijing route

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

AAP Newswire