Water Water summit at Moama Water trading co-op Waterpool is hosting a water summit where key policy, market and industry information from government, investors and corporate entities will be presented. Rodney Woods 9 minutes ago 9 minutes ago
News Moira Shire Council no longer eligible for drought funding Despite Member for Nicholls Damian Drum announcing that Moira Shire Council was set to get $1 million in drought funding, this is not the case. The Herald Sun newspaper reported on November 10 that a miscommunication had occurred between Mr Drum and... Rodney Woods 4 hours ago 4 hours ago
News Heathcote Show Dedicated volunteers came together this year to run the 138th Heathcote Show on Tuesday, November 5. Show president Alan Harris said the day ran smoothly with good crowd numbers. “We’ve been trying to work hard to make it a family-friendly day... Jamieson Salter 21 hours ago 21 hours ago
News Heathcote Show Dedicated volunteers came together this year to run the 138th Heathcote Show on Tuesday, November 5. Show president Alan Harris said the day ran smoothly with good crowd numbers. “We’ve been trying to work hard to make it a family-friendly day... Jamieson Salter 21 hours ago 21 hours ago
News Riverina team helps crews up north Southern Riverina Rural Fire Service teams are lending a much-needed hand to their fellow firefighters in NSW. James Bennett 23 hours ago 23 hours ago
News Weed spraying underway in Greater Shepparton Weed spraying is under way along regional roads in Greater Shepparton. Conducted by Greater Shepparton City Council, the works aim to control weed species including Paterson’s curse, horehound, nightshade and blackberry. “Spring and... Ashlea Witoslawski 11 Nov 2019 11 Nov 2019
News Weather bureau releases 2020 calendar Some of the country’s most spectacular weather phenomena are captured and explained in the Bureau of Meteorology’s 2020 calendar, with the theme Weather safety for all Australians Rodney Woods 08 Nov 2019 08 Nov 2019
News Tiny Tots and Showgirl winners The 121st Cobram Show held its Tiny Tots and Showgirl competition on Sunday, October 27. The categories covered Miss Tiny Tot, Master Tiny Tot, Miss Junior Intermediate, Miss intermediate and Miss Teenage Country News 08 Nov 2019 08 Nov 2019
News Bush picnic with the brolgas Under the waning skies of a northern Victorian spring, a gathering of residents, farmers and environmentalists heard about one of Australia’s largest birds and its connection with the region. The Harston Landcare Group and Goulburn Murray Landcare... Geoff Adams 08 Nov 2019 08 Nov 2019
Country News Indigenous landcare ‘ignored’ by Western culture A new study published in Geographical Research shows environmental management has been a tool of colonialism. The study states indigenous connection to country provides innovations for land management policies which have been ignored by Western... Jamieson Salter 06 Nov 2019 06 Nov 2019
Water Nats push dams agenda The National Party is continuing to push the Victorian Government into considering an expansion of the Lake Buffalo dam in an attempt to create more water security. Last week Federal Nationals leader Michael McCormack urged the government to... Geoff Adams 06 Nov 2019 06 Nov 2019
News Rain a rare sight If you didn’t know what was falling from the sky to start November, you could be forgiven. Rain fell across the region over the weekend, with Shepparton (9mm) recording nearly triple its October figure of 3.2mm. Cobram saw 22mm to start the last... Rodney Woods 06 Nov 2019 06 Nov 2019
News Rain hits Dookie Show It was a bittersweet day at Dookie on Saturday when the rain, long awaited by the district’s farmers, poured down — but also pelted down on the Dookie Show. Thankfully many of the arena events had been completed by the time the heavy showers... Geoff Adams 06 Nov 2019 06 Nov 2019
News Delays to poultry animal welfare standards After three months of public consultation from November 2017 to February 2018, state, territory, and federal agriculture ministers decided to establish a new independent panel to supervise the drafting of new Australian Animal Welfare Standards and... Country News 06 Nov 2019 06 Nov 2019
News Littleproud pledges continuing help for farmers Federal Drought Minister David Littleproud has sparked confusion with a pledge no farmer will be kicked off a Federal Government payment after its four-year time limit expires. The Farm Household Allowance is one of the key measures the Morrison... Country News 06 Nov 2019 06 Nov 2019
News Family history of rice growing faces grim future Robert Browne has spent a fair bit of time shaking his head in disbelief over the past couple of years. The Deniliquin mixed farmer’s family was one of the first to grow rice in the area in 1968, and the crop has formed a fundamental part of... Sophie Baldwin 06 Nov 2019 06 Nov 2019
News Goodbye to Mr Fixit A Tallygaroopna and Bunbartha man whose passion for engines drove him to repair and restore countless examples of historic machinery has been remembered as a kind and compassionate family man and a pillar of his community. Robin John Close was born... John Lewis 05 Nov 2019 05 Nov 2019
Sport Shepparton boxer Dwight Ritchie dies aged 27 in training accident Shepparton’s sporting community is in shock after boxer Dwight Ritchie died tragically on Saturday in a freak training injury. The 27-year-old was sparring with WBA Oceania middleweight champion Michael Zerafa in Melbourne, when he was struck with... Alex Mitchell 09 Nov 2019 09 Nov 2019
Riverine Herald Echuca man arrested over wild car chase through five towns A CAR ran headfirst into another vehicle in Echuca while allegedly driving at dangerous speeds, at times on the wrong side of the road while fleeing from police through five towns yesterday. Police from nine towns were involved in trying to corner... Ivy Jensen 22 Oct 2019 22 Oct 2019
News Moama teen crashes car into Echuca power pole A MOAMA teenager has been charged after a collision in Echuca early Friday. The 18-year-old P-plater was lucky to escape injury after crashing her Holden Cruz sedan into a concrete power pole at the corner of Crofton and Dickson streets just before... Riverine Herald 18 Oct 2019 18 Oct 2019
News Warramunda grants dying wish THE wish of an elderly farmer was granted just hours before he passed away thanks to the Royal Flying Doctors Service and Warramunda Aged Care. John Hall, 84, visited his beloved farm and horses in Echuca earlier this month and enjoyed a beer with... Holly Tregenza 15 Oct 2019 15 Oct 2019
