EDITOR'S PICKS

A selection of the latest Local, Regional, National & World News.

News

Scam callers target region

A series of scam calls have been targeting people in Benalla in recent months.

Simon Ruppert
National

Australia meets China over detained writer

Defence Minister Christopher Pyne plans to raise the detention of Australian citizen Yang Hengjun with his Chinese counterpart during a meeting in Beijing.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Oamaru sticks her head out to win $22,000 Benalla Toyota Handicap

Benalla-based horses flew the local flag under a blazing 40°C sun to win two of the eight races run on their home track on Sunday.

Benalla Ensign
News

Locky disconnected as Telstra goes down

A LOCKINGTON resident was forced to walk a block in Wednesday’s 45C heat to call an ambulance after Telstra landlines and mobiles went down for two days.

Riverine Herald
News

Estia Health needs volunteers

Benalla’s Estia Health Aged Care is calling for new volunteers to assist in an important and rewarding environment.

Simon Ruppert
News

Estia Health needs volunteers

Benalla’s Estia Health Aged Care is calling for new volunteers to assist in an important and rewarding environment.

Simon Ruppert
World

Kim prepares for another Trump meeting

North Korean President Kim Jong-un has congratulated US President Donald Trump for his focus on relations between the two countries.

AAP Newswire
News

Benalla Toyota offers even better value

Benalla Toyota has started offering five-year, unlimited kilometre warranties across its entire range.

Benalla Ensign
Viticulture

Looking for wine leaders

Industry leaders in Australia’s grape and wine sector are being encouraged to apply for the 2019 Future Leaders program.

Country News
Finance

NAB raises its variable mortgage rates

After holding out for several months, NAB has finally joined its big four rivals in hiking variable mortgage rates.

AAP Newswire
World

Kim prepares for another Trump meeting

North Korean President Kim Jong-un has congratulated US President Donald Trump for his focus on relations between the two countries.

AAP Newswire
News

Benalla Toyota offers even better value

Benalla Toyota has started offering five-year, unlimited kilometre warranties across its entire range.

Benalla Ensign
Viticulture

Looking for wine leaders

Industry leaders in Australia’s grape and wine sector are being encouraged to apply for the 2019 Future Leaders program.

Country News
Finance

NAB raises its variable mortgage rates

After holding out for several months, NAB has finally joined its big four rivals in hiking variable mortgage rates.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

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
Lifestyle

A life too short but a life well lived

CAROL McFarlane loved her husband Allan for more than 50 years and was married to him for 48. He was a very special person in her life.

Riverine Herald
News

I was abused in broad daylight: Motorist stops to sexually harass a young Riverine Herald journalist

AS CHILDREN, boys and girls alike, we are told to never talk to strangers.

Kimberley Price
Sport

Coach, friend and life changer

YOU could always tell who had been coached by my friend Russell Parsons, when you saw the North West Athletics tee-shirt.

Riverine Herald
News

Work starts on bid to revive riverfront

A $5 MILLION redevelopment of Echuca’s riverfront will see the old kiosk at Riverboat Dock redeveloped into a waterfront café and new landscaping laid out.

Riverine Herald
News

Climate change grants for regional communities

Climate change could be tackled at a regional level with the help of new Victorian Government grant funding.

Tara Whitsed
News

Get your pets desexed

The Benalla Ensign would like to join RSPCA Victoria in urging all local pet owners to have their animals desexed.

Simon Ruppert
National

Cave divers vie for Australian of the Year

The heroic cave divers who helped rescue 12 Thai junior soccer players and their coach are the favourites to win Australian of the Year.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Beating heat in splash park

Aquamoves Lakeside Shepparton was the place to shelter from the heat this week as temperatures soared into the 40s and the sun beamed down from above.

Shepparton News
World

Weinstein hires new lawyer in assault case

A falling out with his old lawyers has led Harvey Weinstein to bring in a new team to help him in his legal defence.

AAP Newswire
Dairy

Code concerns

More work needs to be done on a mandatory code of conduct for the dairy industry, with people in the industry concerned about the lack of detail in a draft of the code.

Alana Christensen

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Local

News

Estia Health needs volunteers

Benalla’s Estia Health Aged Care is calling for new volunteers to assist in an important and rewarding environment.

Simon Ruppert
News

Benalla Toyota offers even better value

Benalla Toyota has started offering five-year, unlimited kilometre warranties across its entire range.

Benalla Ensign
Sport

Oamaru sticks her head out to win $22,000 Benalla Toyota Handicap

Benalla-based horses flew the local flag under a blazing 40°C sun to win two of the eight races run on their home track on Sunday.

Benalla Ensign
News

Get your pets desexed

The Benalla Ensign would like to join RSPCA Victoria in urging all local pet owners to have their animals desexed.

Simon Ruppert
News

Adoption fee waived for adult cats

Due to an enormous influx of cats and kittens throughout kitten season, RSPCA Victoria has more than 1400 cats in care.

Benalla Ensign
Sport

A-grade starts new year with win

Benalla Bushrangers’ A-grade side celebrated its restart to the cricket season after the Christmas break with a win against Greta at Greta.

Benalla Ensign
News

Two new overtaking lanes for Midland Hwy

Drivers on the Midland Highway are set to get home safer and sooner with construction of two new overtaking lanes near Barjarg set to begin.

Benalla Ensign
Sport

Benalla golf

Benalla

Benalla Ensign
News

McGowan says ‘Bring it on’

Outgoing Federal Member for Indi Cathy McGowan says northern Victorians are shaking up traditional voting patterns, rallying behind independents once thought unelectable.

Benalla Ensign
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EVENTS
Events

Alexandra on Perkins Market

The Alexandra on Perkins Market – after more than a decade away, the monthly market makes a welcome return to the heart of the Alexandra township. Just a short leisurely stroll from the local shops and cafes, visitors and locals can now enjoy...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Kilmore Scout Market

Welcome to The Kilmore Market it is held on the last Saturday of each month at Hudson Park in Kilmore, Victoria from 9am-2pm and managed by 1st Kilmore Scouts. Standard stall 3x3 fees are $15 your car is left next to your stall and will need to have...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Nagambie Farmers Market

The Nagambie Farmers’ Market is located at Tahbilk Winery. Estabished in 1860, Tahbilk Winery is one of Australia’s top family-owned wineries, producing a range of heritage wines, and boasts carbon neutral status and eco-tourism. Shop...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Kinglake Produce and Artisian Market

Our humble community market started in 2010 in the heart of the Kinglake Township. Where local farmers thought there was need to provide the community with a range of fresh locally grown produce at the one convenient location on a regular basis...

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Simone Dunne
News

Look out for your mates

With temperatures soaring across Victoria’s north east, Royal Life Saving Australia is urging people not to mix alcohol and water activities.

Benalla Ensign
Sport

Autumn comp starts soon

Wednesday evening competition

Benalla Ensign

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Regional

News

Climate change grants for regional communities

Climate change could be tackled at a regional level with the help of new Victorian Government grant funding.

Tara Whitsed
News

Walsh is looking to the future

IT’S been a whirlwind 2018 for Peter Walsh, the Member for Murray Plains.

Kyabram Free Press
News

School leaders celebrated at presentation night

Hazel Glowrey and Jake Herberte were announced as the Edward Public School captains for 2019, at the school’s presentation night last month.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Locky disconnected as Telstra goes down

A LOCKINGTON resident was forced to walk a block in Wednesday’s 45C heat to call an ambulance after Telstra landlines and mobiles went down for two days.

Riverine Herald
News

Twilight awards night

One of the biggest days on the Jerilderie event calendar is Australia Day at Luke Park.

Southern Riverina News
News

Honouring top citizens

Cobram’s Baneen Alrubayi has been named Moira Shire Council’s Young Citizen of the Year, alongside Yarrawonga’s Adam Morley.

Cobram Courier
News

Vintage train to Geelong festival

Take the train to Pako Festa in Geelong.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Water supply warning

COLIBAN Water is reminding customers to be prepared with an alternative source of water for their fire plans this season.

Campaspe News
News

Make sure pathways are clear

THE City of Greater Bendigo is reminding property owners or occupiers to ensure the pedestrian pathways outside their properties are free from hazards from over-hanging branches and shrubs.

McIvor Times
News

Fun movie night at Tatura Pool

It was all fun and games at the Tatura Pool on Saturday night.

Laura Briggs
News

A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns

“I have had a most rare vision. I have had a dream, past the wit of man to say what dream it was” (Act 4 sc 1). Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ is making its way back to Byramine Homestead on Sunday, February 3. Mark Wilson...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Corowa Market Report

The Corowa Market was held on Monday, January 21 with 8699 lambs yarded at a decrease of 2,472 from the previous week, while 2898 sheep were yarded at a decrease of 1,901. Lamb numbers eased and the quality was a little mixed. There was a very good...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Old Students with big chase on its hands

Mooroopna is in the box seat to grab another Haisman Shield win when play resumes tomorrow, but Old Students will go down swinging.

Alex Mitchell

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Rural

Viticulture

Looking for wine leaders

Industry leaders in Australia’s grape and wine sector are being encouraged to apply for the 2019 Future Leaders program.

Country News
Water

Blame aimed at MDBA

A new report by a policy think-tank organisation is pointing the finger of blame for the Darling River fish kill towards the management of the river system.

Geoff Adams
Animal Health

Keep cows cool this summer

CLIMATE CHANGE is leading to warmer Australian summers with an increased number of hot days and warmer nights. This increases the risk of heat stress, leading to adverse effects on herd health and farm profitability. Effects of heat stress Reduced...

Gemma Chuck
Dairy

Code concerns

More work needs to be done on a mandatory code of conduct for the dairy industry, with people in the industry concerned about the lack of detail in a draft of the code.

Alana Christensen
Livestock

Open day will focus on bulls

Brian and Wayne Mobbs, of High Spa Angus in Daylesford, are hoping 2019 is a kinder year to all in terms of weather and market conditions.

Country News
Markets

Don’t forget global markets

WITH MANY eyes focused on the current feed shortage in Australia and resultant surge in feed costs, global markets have taken something of a back seat. Apart from helpful depreciation of the Australian dollar, there hasn’t been much to jolt our...

John Droppert
News

Old painting of silos revealed

A Colbinabbin resident has turned up an interesting painting from the town’s past featuring the soon-to-be painted grain silos.

Country News
Horticulture

Fruit family is embracing industry changes

It was a tip from a mate that led Edward Turnbull to a tiny corner of northern Victoria in 1892.

Country News
Dairy

Cows and farmers keep cool

‘‘Milk earlier and milk later.’’

Rodney Woods
Working Dogs

Jackie of all trades

How did Jackie get his name?

Country News
Machinery & Products

Wrapping up a hypothetical silage venture

I’D BE willing to wager that every machinery enthusiast has their share of ‘aspirational’ purchases. The machines that you don’t strictly need, but with whose hypothetical selection and applications you preoccupy your spare time. I have...

John Droppert
Management

Long history of show ribbons

GLOMAR HOLSTEIN Stud, at Bundalaguah in Victoria, has a long history of involvement in International Dairy Week. Robert, Lynette and Justin Johnston have been showing cows and heifers and been involved in youth development activities for the past 30...

Jeanette Severs
Water

Call for royal commission

Southern Riverina Irrigators has called for a royal commission into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, saying the current plan lacks transparency and accountability.

Alana Christensen
Cropping

Corn drinks up sun and water

While the hot summer is wilting some pastures a few irrigated summer crops are thriving.

Country News
From the Experts

New tech helps manage cows

A NEW cow ‘fit bit’ is making it easier to diagnose sick cows and influence management decisions around fertility and performance. Cow Manager uses a small ear tag to monitor and record cow activity, temperature, eating, rumination and resting...

Dairy News
News

Drop in for brekkie with birds

Locals will get a unique opportunity to dine with the birds this year, when North Central Catchment Management Authority throws its annual Breakfast with the Birds event next month.

Country News

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National & World

National

Australia meets China over detained writer

Defence Minister Christopher Pyne plans to raise the detention of Australian citizen Yang Hengjun with his Chinese counterpart during a meeting in Beijing.

AAP Newswire
Finance

NAB raises its variable mortgage rates

After holding out for several months, NAB has finally joined its big four rivals in hiking variable mortgage rates.

AAP Newswire
World

Kim prepares for another Trump meeting

North Korean President Kim Jong-un has congratulated US President Donald Trump for his focus on relations between the two countries.

AAP Newswire
World

Weinstein hires new lawyer in assault case

A falling out with his old lawyers has led Harvey Weinstein to bring in a new team to help him in his legal defence.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Griffiths-trained fillies face debut test

Trainer Robbie Griffiths will get a better guide on some of his Blue Diamond Stakes hopefuls when they race for the first time at Caulfield.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Touk Miller keen to repay AFL Suns’ faith

Gold Coast midfielder Touk Miller is in talks to extend his contract at the Suns as he eyes a leadership promotion at the AFL club.

AAP Newswire
National

Cave divers vie for Australian of the Year

The heroic cave divers who helped rescue 12 Thai junior soccer players and their coach are the favourites to win Australian of the Year.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Tropfest 2019 finalists announced

Sixteen finalists in both the open and junior categories of Tropfest Australia have been announced in Sydney’s Parramatta Park.

AAP Newswire
National

NSW govt blames weather for fish kill

The NSW government has blamed the weather for an unprecedented fish kill in the Darling River at Menindee in an interim report into the “ecological disaster”.

AAP Newswire