Corowa Free Press

Hockey club unite for cancer support

Our sporting clubs are a shining example of community spirit, and the CR United Hockey Club is no exception! The club and their supporters recently raised just over $3,100 for the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust at their Club Day and...

Corowa Free Press

Farmers’ calls for freight subsidies answered

Freight subsidies announced last week will help to relieve the financial pressure on farmers in the north east and East Gippsland as they work to recover from bushfire and years of drought. Victorian Shadow Minster for Agriculture Peter Walsh said...

Corowa Free Press

10 hours ago

Corowa Anglers Club catches!

Over the weekend Corowa Anglers Club released 8040 cod and 6525 yellow belly fingerlings into the Murray just out of Corowa. Keeping the river stocked for future fishing over the years. This release was incorporated with the Corowa Anglers monthly...

Corowa Free Press

Corowa Anglers Club catches!

Corowa Free Press

Water quality may change

Federation Council has advised the water quality in the Murray River may change over the coming weeks due to bushfire contaminants and run off from forecast rainfall. Federation Council Mayor Pat Bourke said that significant rainfall events...

Corowa Free Press

15 hours ago

North East Regional Tennis Association

Section 1 Wangaratta Hardcourt have the bragging rights over cross-town rivals Wangaratta Lawn after they dismantled the Lawn side on Saturday to record a comfortable victory. Hardcourt pounced early winning the first 2 sets to set the ball rolling...

Corowa Free Press

Most popular

Shepparton man identified as victim of fatal crash

A 33-year-old Shepparton man has been identified as the victim of Monday’s fatal collision in Arcadia.

Liz Mellino

Fatal collision in Arcadia

A driver has died following a collision with a truck in Arcadia this morning.

Shepparton News

20 Jan 2020

Euroa man pleads guilty to sexual assaults he ‘can’t remember’

A man who sexually assaulted his daughter, a partner’s daughter and one of his daughter’s friends will have to await his fate after a judge deferred his sentence.

Monique Preston

Education

Wendy Lovell taken to VCAT over super school documents

Wendy Lovell says she has the “upper hand” at a February Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal hearing to determine if the Victorian Government must release information regarding risks involved with Greater Shepparton Secondary College that...

James Bennett

Big partnership secures big boats

Yarrawonga Mulwala will reverberate with the familiar rumble of the GP Hydroplanes over Anzac Day weekend for the next three years and hopefully beyond. Yarrawonga Mulwala Tourism & Business (YMTB) have entered a partnership with the Victorian...

Jared Loughnan

Local firefighter stuck in firestorm

Rhys Williams

Tim Fischer Oration tickets

Organisers are hoping for a packed Oddfellows Hall in Corowa this Friday, January 24 for the fifth annual Tim Fischer Oration dinner. But there are still tickets left, for what will be a special night. “It’s special because with the passing of...

Corowa Free Press

Fed Festival set for big celebration

By Rhys Williams The Corowa Rotary Club is gearing up for a big Australia Day celebration for the annual Federation Festival. Despite the smoke serving as a constant reminder of the natural atrocities taking place throughout the region, Corow...

Rhys Williams

EVENTS

Come and Try Golf

What: Join Valley Golf for a fun session where you learn to play golf. Registration via www. trybooking. com/BHXFI When: 9.30 am to 10.30 am. Where: Merrigum Golf Club, Ryan Rd Cost: Free. More information: Phone Valley Sport 5831 8456

Michael von Güttner

24 Jan

Planks

What: Come along anytime for a self-directed block play session where planks are used to build your creative mind. When: 11 am to 2 pm. Where: Maude Street Mall, Shepparton. Cost: Free More information: Green Hat Workshop 0421 383 174

Michael von Güttner

24 Jan

Dive In Movie - The Shallows

What: Bring your own floatation device for a night at the pool and scary movie as well. When: 8 pm to 11.30 pm. Where: Aquamoves, 25 Tom Collins Drive, Shepparton. Cost: $10, includes pool entry and movie. More information: Word and Mouth 0437 771...

Michael von Güttner

24 Jan

Kyabram Market

What: An old fashioned market about local producers, growers, makers and shakers selling produce and homemade gifts. This market will feature a best dressed bogan competition with many prizes to be won. When: 8 am to noon. Where: Campaspe Stadium...

Michael von Güttner

25 Jan

Regional

People power sees Shepparton raise $100 000 for bushfire relief

Shepparton has demonstrated its generous spirit after a bushfire relief event raised $100 000 for fire-affected areas. Organising group spokesperson Carmel Johnson said the fundraiser at The Woolshed at Emerald Bank on Thursday night sold...

Madi Chwasta

11 hours ago

Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti jetting to Kyabram

AFL superstar Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti is making his way to Kyabram on February 14 to share his inspiring story and help raise money for bushfire victims. Presented by the Kyabram P-12 College Chaplaincy Support Group, proceeds from the event...

Jared Prestwidge

18 hours ago

Issie looks to pass on random act of kindness.

The Ensign’s Issie Hill is the latest person in town to receive a Random Act of Kindness from an unknown person. For people who know Issie, you will be aware that 99 per cent of her time is being spent trying to work out who sent it. She is also...

Simon Ruppert

The spectre of child abuse: Bryan Pickthall’s story

THE eyes of our elderly hold a thousand stories. Stories of love and loss, of battles won and dreams never realised. For many, they also conceal secrets. Some buried so deep beneath decades of pain, shame and guilt they seem impossible to unearth.

Charmayne Allison

Sunny Tocumwal for Australia Day

The Tocumwal foreshore is the place to be on Sunday, with everyone invited to come along and celebrate Australia Day.

Southern Riverina News

Enjoy an evening of classic music

St Margaret’s Anglican Church in Cobram will host a performance by a world renowned chamber orchestra next month. After successful European tours in 2018 and 2019, the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne from Germany returns to Australia with...

Cobram Courier

Seymour Telegraph

Shooting hoops for a cause

More than $3500 was raised for people impacted by bushfires at a round-robin basketball competition in Seymour last week. Organiser Bree D’Andrea said the response from the community to donate their time and goods for a raffle was overwhelming...

David Rak

11 hours ago

Lockington pool raises nearly $700 for bushfire appeal

LOCKINGTON pool’s successful fundraiser on Friday raised $697.50 for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. Local resident Kylie Floyd said more than 80 people enjoyed the evening, with 100 per cent of proceeds from sales of Ciurleo’s ice creams...

Campaspe News

Help those who need it this Australia Day

THIS Australia Day, Victorians are being asked to consider donating to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal to help struggling bushfire-affected communities across our state. Many around the state will enjoy Australia Day with friends and family, but for...

McIvor Times

Delays and diversions around Service St works

Tatura commuters can expect some delays and traffic diversions around asphalt surfacing works on Service St next week, from Monday to Friday. Greater Shepparton City Council would like to advise the community that road servicing will occur from...

Spencer Fowler Steen

16 Jan 2020

Water quality may change

Federation Council has advised the water quality in the Murray River may change over the coming weeks due to bushfire contaminants and run off from forecast rain fall. Federation Council Mayor Pat Bourke said that significant rainfall events...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

10 hours ago

Locals compete against Vic’s best

The annual Deni Wake Muster and Wakeboard Victoria Championships drew a huge crowd and plenty of competitors at the weekend. On Friday and Saturday, a record-breaking 75 wakeboarders showed off their skills on the Edward River, competing in round...

Jamie Lowe

19 hours ago

Murphy the magician puts England in a tail-spin

Todd Murphy etched his name into the storied annals of World Cup folklore overnight as part of a stunning - and ultimately match-winning - 10th wicket partnership for Australia. Facing old rival England for a spot in the knockout stage of the...

Tyler Maher

16 hours ago

Rural

Tired of the bedtime stories

After reading the bedtime story by Hare and Pyle from Wakool and Berrigan, I feel some clarification is necessary (’Response mirrors water mismanagement’, Country News, January 21). NSW operates and owns NSW irrigation, so any talks of...

Country News

Water

Irrigated farming faces more threats

Victoria’s irrigation industries and related communities seem to be ending 2019 with a potential threat of even more water leaving our agriculture. I sense Canberra and city-centric sympathy to adjusting water sharing in the Murray-Darling...

Country News

17 Dec 2019

Animal Health

Look out for cancer eye

The most common type of tumour or “cancer eye” in cattle is squamous cell carcinoma. Cancer eye is an invasive and rapidly spreading tumour and is economically important, representing 58 per cent of all cancers that result in condemnation of...

Dairy News

29 Dec 2019

Dairy

New year marks a new era for dairy industry

2020 will deliver a fairer go for the more than 5000 Australian dairy farmers who now have more sway with processors under the dairy industry’s Mandatory Code of Conduct.

Rodney Woods

01 Jan 2020

Livestock

Red meat industry set to benefit from new pasture grass research

Australia’s red meat industry is set to benefit from new pasture grass research focused on increasing its production and profitability and helping to safeguard it in a changing climate. Agriculture Victoria research scientists have generated...

Rodney Woods

10 Dec 2019

Markets

Australian consumers and the value of premium products

With temperatures heating up, all eyes are on southern Australia’s harvest prospects. As northern parts of the country experience yet another failed harvest, the southern crop will be paramount for any potential impact on current feed costs. While...

Dairy News

20 Dec 2019

Factory workers become snake catchers

Stanhope’s Fonterra cheese factory staff were given a new job last week, as snake catchers. ‘Snakeman’ Raymond Hoser, from Melbourne, instructed nine staff members on how to catch, handle and relocate deadly eastern brown snakes safely, after...

Country News

Horticulture

New podcast for horticultural growers

A new resource designed to arm horticultural growers with everything they need to grow their business has been released by Hort Innovation. The podcast series, titled Growing Matters, is now freely available to download or stream through Apple...

Rodney Woods

04 Dec 2019

Dairy

Kyabram the home of new milk processing factory

A new milk processing factory is coming to Kyabram, with the Kyabram Jam Company set to invest $40 million to $50 million to diversify the former SPC-owned IXL site.

Rodney Woods

17 Dec 2019

Stanhope Show, Shine and Swap Meet is back bigger and better

Entries are now open for the bigger and better 2020 Stanhope Show, Shine and Swap Meet to be held on Sunday, March 8. Stanhope Show, Shine and Swap Meet secretary Lyn Emmett said the event would be held at the new location of Stanhope Recreation...

Country News

Machinery & Products

New focus for New Holland

It’s a new year and a new focus for New Holland Agriculture with the announcement of a new brand leader for the company’s Australian and New Zealand operations. Former managing director of Iveco Australia/New Zealand Bruce Healy, will take the...

Dairy News

Management

Herd a fan of breezy comfort

Temperatures can get hot and oppressing in Cowra during the peak of summer, unless you are one of the lucky cows housed in the free stall barn built by dairy farmers Colin and Erina Thompson. The building of the barn has been a gradual process over...

Dairy News

Water

Trading rules and constraints measures top of agenda at MinCo

Basin states have acknowledged concerns around foreign ownership and monopoly behaviour in the water markets and agreed to ask the ACCC to look at whether changes to trading rules are required and consider registration of brokers across state...

Rodney Woods

17 Dec 2019

Cropping

SunRice slashes jobs

The Federal Government must develop a “bail-out package” for SunRice. That’s the message from NSW Member for Murray Helen Dalton, following the announcement last week another 100 jobs would be lost from the Deniliquin and Leeton rice mills...

Zoe McMaugh

09 Dec 2019

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

A moment in time

The Lost Shepparton Shop and Heritage Centre Museum is run by local historian and Lost Shepparton founder Geoff Allemand. A treasure trove of souvenirs and books filled with historic photographs, compiled by Mr Allemand, can be found at the museum...

Country News

National & world

National

Clues to origins of life in ‘vampire’ star

Astronomers in Australia have found a ‘vampire’ star in a feeding frenzy, an event which could provide answers to life’s origins and the birth of solar systems.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Finance

Crown Resorts names new chair, CEO

Crown Resorts has named Helen Coonan as its chairwoman and Ken Barton as its new CEO as it moves to a more traditional leadership structure.

AAP Newswire