News ‘Black Joe’ made an indelible Joe Vraca’s big hands reached out to many people in his lifetime, and last week the community returned his generosity with an embrace of its own. Country News 18 Jan 2019 18 Jan 2019
News A true gentleman devoted to Those who knew Rod Harmer would say he was a true gentleman who maintained respect, honesty and kindness wherever he went. Country News 17 Jan 2019 17 Jan 2019
News North East deer numbers in spotlight Deer numbers in north-east Victoria have exploded in recent years as humans and deer compete for space and resources in the region. Country News 17 Jan 2019 17 Jan 2019
News North East deer numbers in spotlight Deer numbers in north-east Victoria have exploded in recent years as humans and deer compete for space and resources in the region. Country News 17 Jan 2019 17 Jan 2019
News Rain a key to 2019 production While 2018 will be remembered for below average rainfall, the smallest winter crop for a decade on the east coast, record high wool and lamb prices plus high feed costs, 2019’s main players will be rainfall, horticulture exports and milk production. Country News 16 Jan 2019 16 Jan 2019
Working Dogs Gentle giant has a big heart Can you tell us why you got Sheba? Country News 16 Jan 2019 16 Jan 2019
News Berry business growing in Seymour When you think of a blueberry farm, an off-the-grid, sustainably-powered operation isn’t usually what springs to mind. Alana Christensen 16 Jan 2019 16 Jan 2019
News Duck season shortened Field and Game Australia has labelled changes to this year’s duck hunting season, including a shorter season and lower daily bag limit, as ‘‘flawed’’ and ‘‘secretive’’. Country News 15 Jan 2019 15 Jan 2019
News Starving brumbies euthanased in barmah RSPCA Victoria believes the short- and long-term welfare issues affecting brumbies in Barmah National Park are separate but should be dealt with similarly. Rodney Woods 15 Jan 2019 15 Jan 2019
News Female engineer appointed to lead G-MW Goulburn-Murray Water has found its new managing director in Shepparton. Geoff Adams 15 Jan 2019 15 Jan 2019
News McKenzie won’t seek Mallee pre-selection Victorian Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie will not run for the lower house seat of Mallee left by Andrew Broad. Country News 11 Jan 2019 11 Jan 2019
News Fewer Victorians dying on country roads Regional Victoria has recorded its lowest number of road deaths since records began, but the 109 lives lost on country roads last year is still 109 too many. Country News 10 Jan 2019 10 Jan 2019
News Last year was hotter and dryer The country’s chief weather forecaster has suggested 2018 will be one of the 10 warmest years on record. Rodney Woods 10 Jan 2019 10 Jan 2019
News Deal means trade advantages The region’s horticulturalists, dairy farmers and grain growers received a boost in competitive export advantage on December 31 and January 1 as the world’s third-largest trade agreement and Australia’s new trade agreement with China came into effect. Country News 10 Jan 2019 10 Jan 2019
Working Dogs Millie has many farm friends What is Millie’s personality? Country News 09 Jan 2019 09 Jan 2019
News Warning to follow tree clearing rules or face hefty fines Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority is reminding people that accepting offers from businesses advertising ‘cheap block clearing’ without the correct permits can lead to prosecution and hefty fines. Country News 09 Jan 2019 09 Jan 2019
News Fame beckons record breaking shearer A record-breaking shearer, who used his skills to educate people in Third World countries, will be honoured with an elevation to the Shearers’ Hall of Fame this year. Geoff Adams 09 Jan 2019 09 Jan 2019
News Dollar drops to 10-year low The Australian dollar briefly dropped to its lowest levels in 10 years against the US greenback, before rebounding slightly as currency markets experienced major volatility last week. Country News 09 Jan 2019 09 Jan 2019
News When gun laws were big news As the enormity of the Port Arthur massacre unfolded, then Prime Minister John Howard thought to himself: ‘‘Heavens above, what’s the point of having a huge majority if you can’t do something with it?’’ Country News 09 Jan 2019 09 Jan 2019
News Gastro sweeps along the Murray HOLIDAY-MAKERS in Echuca-Moama have been left with a bad taste in their mouth as gastro continues to sweep through caravan and holiday parks along the Murray River. Charmayne Allison 14 Jan 2019 14 Jan 2019
News Body of former Shepparton woman found in WA’s Pilbara A search has resumed for former Shepparton mother Felicity Shadbolt, who went missing while bushwalking in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. John Lewis 17 Jan 2019 17 Jan 2019
News Shepparton super school principal appointed The principal of Shepparton’s new ‘‘super school’’ has been appointed. Myles Peterson 03 Jan 2019 03 Jan 2019
News Suspect was leaking cash: $100 notes littered floor AN ECHUCA man who stole more than $80,000 was caught when his jacket started leaking $50 and $100 notes while he was in Echuca Police Station for an unrelated drug infraction. Riverine Herald 18 Jan 2019 18 Jan 2019
