Corowa Free Press

Building for what type of season?

Corowa Cricket Club has two prized recruits for hopefully what will be a normal cricket season to start on Saturday, October 10. In addition to new coach Jarryd Hatton, the Roos have Hatton’s good mate Ben Mitchell, a bowling allrounder...

Robert Muir

Businesses welcome JobKeeper 2.0

Local businesses in the local community have welcomed the federal government announcement of the six-month extension of JobKeeper payments. The nationwide changes mean it will be easier for businesses hurt by coronavirus to apply for JobKeeper...

Adrienne Hartnett

15 hours ago

Keith’s good round rewarded

“It has been a long time between good rounds!” These were the words of Keith Morrison who recorded 44 stableford points at Corowa Golf Club on Sunday, August 2 to be C Grade winner. Mr Morrison, who plays off a handicap of 27, has been a member...

Adrienne Hartnett

Keith’s good round rewarded

Adrienne Hartnett

Indigo budget adopted

Indigo Shire Council has formally adopted its budget for 2020/21, with the mayor describing it as one of the most challenging in the council’s history. Mayor Jenny O’Connor said the 2020 summer bushfires followed by the devastating COVID-19...

Robert Muir

15 hours ago

Four junior football games

Corowa Rutherglen junior football Under 12s, 14s, 16s and Under 18s hosted practice matches against North Albury last Sunday and all four matches were well fought out. But the big winners were the juniors playing sport. “The overwhelming thing was...

Corowa Free Press

19 hours ago

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Virus updates

Greater Shepparton records four active cases, GV Health inpatient dies

Greater Shepparton has reported another four active cases of COVID-19 and an inpatient at Goulburn Valley Health with the virus has died.

Madi Chwasta

Police identify Bridge St attack suspect

Benalla police confirmed this morning that they have identified the man who assaulted a pensioner at Bridge St on Friday. Senior Constable Mark Kennedy said Benalla Police would like to thank everyone involved in identifying the man. “Whilst most...

Simon Ruppert

16 hours ago

Environment group fighting to save Tallarook State Forest

A district environment group has voiced its concern about planned logging in the Tallarook State Forest.

David Rak

20 hours ago

Council meets with minister

The NSW Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock held a zoom meeting with Murray River councils on Monday to hear their concerns about border closures. Federation Council’s Mayor, Deputy Mayor and General Manager were part of the video...

Corowa Free Press

Dancing with the Stars not going ahead

It was around this time last year than 10 local personalities were finalising their routines for the annual Biralee Dancing with the Stars competition and fundraiser.

Daniel Hughes

Council meets with minister

Corowa Free Press

Lions are still roaring!

Despite the current COVID-19 disruption the Lions Club of Corowa is still running as usual. The Corowa Lions Club recently inducted four new Corowa identities as members into their ranks. The new Lions are James O’Donovan, Stuart Whisson and his...

Corowa Free Press

Tourism committee push

A decision on a proposed Federation Council Section 355 Committee to drive increased tourism into Corowa/Wahgunyah may be made at council’s next monthly meeting on August 18. In a detailed letter, Corowa businessman David Walton sought council’s...

Robert Muir

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Virus updates

Greater Shepparton records four active cases, GV Health inpatient dies

Greater Shepparton has reported another four active cases of COVID-19 and an inpatient at Goulburn Valley Health with the virus has died.

Madi Chwasta

“We are still here” - Kyabram business owners’ plea to locals

LOCAL business owners have one thing to say to the residents of Kyabram: “Yes, we are here, and yes, we are open.”

Jared Prestwidge

Police identify Bridge St attack suspect

Simon Ruppert

16 hours ago

Johnno’s Run goes virtual

IT WASN’T the usual Johnno’s Run in 2020, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t as successful.

Brayden May

30 Jul 2020

Students appreciate the town’s heritage

Last week the students from St Columba’s went for a walk to find out about the historical buildings in our local community. Following the Heritage Walk Berrigan booklet produced by the Heritage Museum Committee, the children learned when the...

Southern Riverina News

8 hours ago

Judy Heather puts her hand up for council

Yarrawonga’s Judy Heather is not currently a Moira Shire councillor, she is no stranger to the government body, having been an elected council representative in 2012. Despite her passion for the role, Ms Heather was forced to step down from...

Cobram Courier

Environment group fighting to save Tallarook State Forest

A district environment group has voiced its concern about planned logging in the Tallarook State Forest.

David Rak

20 hours ago

Kinder free for families in Campaspe during COVID-19 pandemic

KINDERGARTEN in the Campaspe region will be free for term three and children will be supported to learn from home. It’s all thanks to a relief package to support early childhood services through the coronavirus pandemic from the Victorian...

Campaspe News

Dump point change causes a stink

After numerous locals expressed concern about a mesh cover being placed over the dump point in Barrack Street, the McIvor Times launched an investigation.

McIvor Times

14 Apr 2020

Tatura photographer captures amazing photos of insects

These impressive close-ups of creepy crawlies aren’t computer generated, nor were they taken by a professional. These spine-tingling photos of jumping spiders and bees were taken by hobby photographer Matthew McDonald in his Tatura garden over the...

Madi Chwasta

09 May 2020

Engage with local leaders – Mayor

Federation Council Mayor Pat Bourke is pleading with the NSW Government to work closer with local leaders in respect to border restrictions before the decisions keep being made and councils have to scramble to make it work for their many residents...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Local heroes

Adam and Meg Marshall are joining the NF Hero Challenge in support of families across Australia impacted by Neurofibromatosis (NF). The Deniliquin couple will set their own challenge to accomplish during the month of September in order to raise...

Jamie Lowe

GVL cancels 2020 seniors season

The Goulburn Valley League has pulled the pin on its senior competitions for 2020.

Alex Mitchell

24 Jun 2020

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Rural

More rain forecast after wet weekend recorded across northern Victoria and southern Riverina

While 2020 will be remembered for many reasons, many farmers in northern Victoria and the southern Riverina will remember it for the amount of rain that has fallen after several years of dry conditions.

Rodney Woods

Water

Former Defence Force chief appointed new MDBA chair

Former Defence Force chief Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston is the new chair of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority. Sir Houston has served the nation in several leadership roles, and his well-honed strategic skills will help focus efforts towards...

Rodney Woods

From the Experts

A guide to non-cycling cows

After calving, a cow’s uterus takes anywhere from 25 to 50 days to recover, her body to re-establish normal reproductive hormone levels and for her to return to normal cyclic activity. Traumatic calving, ill-health and several nutritional...

Dairy News Australia

Breeding for polled position

Kerry McGarvie has one regret when it comes to breeding polled Jerseys. She didn’t go harder at the start. With 212 polled animals in a herd of 345 females, it’s hard to imagine Kerry ever doubted the concept. But in the early days...

Dairy News Australia

12 hours ago

Livestock

New outbreak of avian influenza

Agriculture Victoria has confirmed that there has been a second egg farm in Victoria impacted by avian influenza. The farm, which has not been identified, has been quarantined and movement controls have been introduced to prevent further spread, the...

Geoff Adams

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...

Sam Leishman

23 Mar 2020

Horticulture

Managing fruit quality for export summer fruit industry webinars

Four upcoming Agriculture Victoria webinars will offer an update on a new tool to predict stone fruit quality before it reaches its export destination. Agriculture Victoria research scientist John Lopresti said the Managing fruit quality for export...

Country News

06 Aug 2020

Horticulture

Unions call for end to Working Holiday Visa

Unions have called for an end to the Working Holiday Maker program, but growers say they rely on the extra labour for harvest. The Australian Workers’ Union, the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association and the Transport...

Jamie Salter

14 hours ago

Boost for Strathmerton

A strategic move by dairy processor Bega Cheese could lift employment opportunities at its Strathmerton factory. Bega has decided to shift some of its processed cheese manufacturing from its home town of Bega in NSW, to the northern Victorian plant...

Geoff Adams

09 Aug 2020

Stricter abattoir rules to stop coronavirus spread

Regional abattoirs have been hit with further coronavirus restrictions as Victoria remains in a State of Disaster. From August 7, meat processing facilities with more than 25 employees will be required to reduce to two-thirds of their peak workforce...

Jamie Salter

05 Aug 2020

Machinery & Products

McIntosh Beater Wagons are saving farmers time and money

The new McIntosh Beater Wagons are getting plenty of praise from farmers who are using the equipment on their farms. Users say the unique design of the beater wagon, with its three PTO-driven horizontal beaters, allows you to better incorporate...

Dairy News Australia

17 Jun 2020

Management

Maintaining a low percentage of empty cows is key to success

Ensuring cows calve when they should is the focus of the fertility program at the Western District farm of Bruce and Andrea Vallance. The Vallances concentrate on achieving good fertility in their 800-cow herd at their Nullawarre farm, split-calving...

Dairy News Australia

Water

Water will help farmers kick start economy post COVID-19, Deniliquin farmer says

As the impact of COVID-19 tightens its hold on Australia’s economy and the Federal Government calls for local business to try and step-up to kick start our stalled economy, Deniliquin irrigator Sharni Hood stands ready. But all she needs, to do her...

Rodney Woods

08 Aug 2020

Cropping

Mulwala farmer’s lucerne hay crop nationally recognised

Mulwala’s Lochie Donald has grown a lucerne hay crop that has feed tested above all others in the country for the second time in three years, as part of Feed Central’s 2019-20 National Hay Quality Awards. In addition to taking out the national award...

Rodney Woods

From the Experts

Consistency of good behaviours drives calf rearing success

Consistency in all that we do around calves is pivotal to calf health, wellbeing and performance. This was the overarching message when MaxCare hosted a calf rearing seminar at International Dairy Week in Tatura in January, and a message that...

Dairy News Australia

16 Jun 2020