EDITOR'S PICKS

Federal win sparks Vic Liberal reflection

The importance of a positive election campaign has been impressed on Victoria’s Liberal party following the weekend federal victory.

AAP Newswire

Glory days are recalled

Tatong Football Netball Club in conjunction with Benalla Football Netball Club held a club reunion at the Saints’ round six match against Shepparton on Saturday.

Benalla Ensign

They’re good sports at Ganna’

GANNAWARRA Shire Council has adopted a document guiding key sport and recreation opportunities in the coming decade.

Riverine Herald

19 minutes ago

All your pest control needs covered

As the cooler months are upon us you may find some unwelcome visitors looking to snuggle up with you, as rats and mice are looking for a warmer spot to nest in winter.

Benalla Ensign

All your pest control needs covered

As the cooler months are upon us you may find some unwelcome visitors looking to snuggle up with you, as rats and mice are looking for a warmer spot to nest in winter.

Benalla Ensign

Rescue boat disembarks migrants in Italy

A German rescue ship has disembarked 47 migrants at an Italian port in a setback to the hardline Italian interior minister.

AAP Newswire

Vouchers help families

Getting children back to school is a costly exercise and can be particularly stressful for families struggling financially.

Benalla Ensign

Combating animal activists top of UDV conference agenda

The Labor Party’s proposal for a floor price for milk was cautiously welcomed by national dairy advocacy groups at the UDV Conference in Melbourne on Friday.

Geoff Adams

Finance

Dry wilts Elders’ HY profit by 34% to $27m

Elders’ profit is down after hot and dry conditions reduced summer cropping volumes, with cattle prices also easing and the national wool clip shrinking.

AAP Newswire

7 minutes ago

Rescue boat disembarks migrants in Italy

A German rescue ship has disembarked 47 migrants at an Italian port in a setback to the hardline Italian interior minister.

AAP Newswire

Vouchers help families

Getting children back to school is a costly exercise and can be particularly stressful for families struggling financially.

Benalla Ensign

Combating animal activists top of UDV conference agenda

The Labor Party’s proposal for a floor price for milk was cautiously welcomed by national dairy advocacy groups at the UDV Conference in Melbourne on Friday.

Geoff Adams

Finance

Dry wilts Elders’ HY profit by 34% to $27m

Elders’ profit is down after hot and dry conditions reduced summer cropping volumes, with cattle prices also easing and the national wool clip shrinking.

AAP Newswire

7 minutes ago

Most popular

2019 Land Of Plenty music festival line-up announced

An electric line-up has been announced for the 2019 Land Of Plenty music festival to be held in Shepparton later this year. Following through on last month’s promise to bring some of Australia’s hottest bands to the Goulburn Valley, the Greater...

Laura Briggs

14 May 2019

Footballer’s bleed on brain and fight for life

AN UNDERA footballer is fighting for his life after an incident during a Kyabram District League reserves game against Violet Town on Saturday, May 4.

Alex Mitchell

Shepparton man charged in relation to numerous offences

Numerous charges

Shepparton News

13 May 2019

GVL: JR’s top 50

Tatura icon John Ryan has delivered yet another eye-catching Goulburn Valley League top 50, with Seymour superstar Jason Cole claiming his rightful place at the top of the pack.

Alex Mitchell

Store tells rejects to grow up and get lost

ECHUCA’S Reject Shop is being targeted by senseless vandals.

Ivy Jensen

Election analysis: Sam Birrell

That was an election result most did not see coming.

Shepparton News

Cool clouds

With our Amateur photo competition finished for the year we welcome the return of Rene’s Region.

Benalla Ensign

Morrison likely to win parliament majority

The Liberal-National coalition is on track to hold 77 seats in the new parliament, giving it a working majority, as counting continues in the federal election.

AAP Newswire

Galleries

St Georges Road celebrates families week

A number of community organisations came together for the fifth annual Families Week event at St Georges Road Primary School yesterday.

Tara Whitsed

Trump threatens Iran ‘with official end’

US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran in a tweet as tensions escalate, warning “If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran.“

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

Tributes flow for hero lifesavers

The south — west Victorian dairy community has lost two of its finest. The deaths of long — term dairy farmers and Port Campbell surf lifesaving volunteers Ross and Andy Powell has rocked the local town, the farming community and the national...

Dairy News

18 hours ago

Local

All your pest control needs covered

As the cooler months are upon us you may find some unwelcome visitors looking to snuggle up with you, as rats and mice are looking for a warmer spot to nest in winter.

Benalla Ensign

Vouchers help families

Getting children back to school is a costly exercise and can be particularly stressful for families struggling financially.

Benalla Ensign

Glory days are recalled

Tatong Football Netball Club in conjunction with Benalla Football Netball Club held a club reunion at the Saints’ round six match against Shepparton on Saturday.

Benalla Ensign

Cool clouds

With our Amateur photo competition finished for the year we welcome the return of Rene’s Region.

Benalla Ensign

Gripping true story

Hotel Mumbai (MA15+), starring Dev Patel, is screening this weekend.

Benalla Ensign

Benalla duo set to don GVL jumper

Benalla Saints youngsters Riley Johnson and James Davies have been included in the initial Goulburn Valley League under-18.5 squad to take on the Western Region Football League in this year’s AFL Victoria Community Championships at Werribee’s Avalon Airport Oval on Saturday.

Benalla Ensign

Desperate need for homes

RSPCA Wangaratta has 45 cats and 67 kittens that are in desperate need for a forever home, and until May 31 there will be no fee to adopt a cat and only $50 to adopt a kitten.

Benalla Ensign

Big boys give tips

This week Auskick hosted the Benalla Saints.

Benalla Ensign

Road toll double what it was this time last year

The CFA is asking Benalla’s drivers to be careful on the road and to take measures to ensure they arrive at their destination safely.

Benalla Ensign

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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...

Simone Dunne

Benalla Lakeside Market

Wide range of fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, gifts and much more. Live entertainment each month. This market is organised and managed by the Rotary and Lions Clubs of Benall

Simone Dunne

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...

Simone Dunne

Rochester Town Market

The Rochester Town Market is held on the fourth Saturday of the month at the Shire Hall/ Skate Park

Simone Dunne

New inspectors recruited

Workplace safety in Benalla and across Victoria should be improved after the state government announced the recruitment of 25 new WorkSafe inspectors.

Benalla Ensign

Towners return home with heads held high

A dominant four-quarter effort from Violet Town resulted in a 108-point thrashing of Longwood in round five of the Kyabram District League on Saturday.

Benalla Ensign

Regional

Election analysis: Sam Birrell

That was an election result most did not see coming.

Shepparton News

Keeping kids on the straight and narrow

A NEW police position in Echuca aims to crack down on youth offending in Campaspe and steer youngsters away from a life of crime.

Ivy Jensen

Sheep sale report

It was a small yarding at Deniliquin on Tuesday, which was the first sale held since the area received good rainfall.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

They’re good sports at Ganna’

GANNAWARRA Shire Council has adopted a document guiding key sport and recreation opportunities in the coming decade.

Riverine Herald

19 minutes ago

Do your Senate research

Much of the attention on the federal election in Farrer has been on the lower house, and about who will be our next local member.

Southern Riverina News

One Nation leader visits region

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson will be in Shepparton today and tomorrow in a last-ditch attempt to boost her party’s Victorian prospects.

Cobram Courier

A political insight offered

Young people aged 14 to 19 from Strathbogie Shire had the opportunity to attend the Youth Politics Camp.

Seymour Telegraph

19 May 2019

St Joseph’s is ready to walk

STUDENTS from St Joseph’s School will be strapping on their sneakers again as they take part in the Walk Safely to School Day on Friday.

Campaspe News

One farmer tells her story: ‘Every day we pray for rain’

THE seasons have well and truly shifted, and, with autumn has come welcome – and much needed – rain. But the seasons are temporary. Within a matter of months, spring will arrive, giving way to the heat of summer once again.

Vanessa Wiltshire

Standing against bullying

Tatura’s Coffee+ was awash with blue on Friday, coming together to make a stand against bullying for the inaugural Do it for Dolly Day.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Victorian Landcare Grants now open

The Nationals Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy is encouraging volunteers helping to protect and restore Victoria’s land and environment to consider applying for funding under the latest round of Victorian Landcare Grants. Environmental...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Planning for a baby?

Couples planning pregnancy are invited to Yarrawonga Health’s maternity showcase on Monday, May 20 from 5-6:30pm. Yarrawonga Health CEO Elaine Mallows said the event will highlight the health service’s maternity services and showcase their team...

Corowa Free Press

GVL claim senior interleague win

The march towards the top of the AFL Victoria Community Championships rankings ladder continued for the Goulburn Valley League on Saturday with a comfortable victory against Western Region Football League.

Tyler Maher

Rural

Combating animal activists top of UDV conference agenda

The Labor Party’s proposal for a floor price for milk was cautiously welcomed by national dairy advocacy groups at the UDV Conference in Melbourne on Friday.

Geoff Adams

Water

Quick turnaround for channel upgrades

About 500m of channel has been decommissioned and a number of Rochester irrigators connected to a 500m gravity pipeline, all within 10 days.

Country News

Animal Health

Tips to reduce mastitis risk at calving

For most cows, the highest risk period for new mastitis infections will be the calving period — we consider this to be from two weeks before she calves until two weeks after she has calved. During this stressful period, cows’ natural defence...

Rod Dyson

Tributes flow for hero lifesavers

Dairy News

18 hours ago

Livestock

National herd drops

Ongoing drought in many production areas of Australia combined with unprecedented flooding in north-west Queensland in February has resulted in the largest drop in the national herd in decades, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s Cattle Industry Projections April update.

Country News

Markets

Rain will be key to cow value lift: agents

There’s opportunity in current cow values for those who have feed, according to a cow leasing and agricultural finance company boss. This comes as livestock agents continue to report tough selling conditions, as farmers in northern Victoria battle...

Dairy News

New reality to be focus

The potential of augmented and virtual reality to transform agricultural supply chains will be explored at a new event hosted by Meat & Livestock Australia.

Country News

Horticulture

Rich seasonal pickings

While there are temporary shortages of workers in some regions during peak harvest periods, MADEC says the total working hours contributed by visiting seasonal farm workers for horticulture is at an all-time high.

Country News

08 May 2019

Burra Foods announces opening price

Burra Foods has announced an opening Farmgate Milk Price (FMP) range of $6.40 to 6.70/kgMS for the new season, starting on July 1. In a letter to milk supply partners, Burra Foods chief executive Grant Crothers said this announcement was notable as...

Dairy News

19 May 2019

Query on cap’s non-inclusion

The Victorian Government has been criticised by the Opposition and the VFF for excluding the rates cap in its local government rating system review.

Country News

Machinery & Products

Office to cab software

Farmers Edge has released an app-based in-field intelligence tool that provides a seamless digital experience from the office to the cab. Digitally linking growers, dealers, retailers, trusted advisers and other key stakeholders, the In-Cab Tool...

Dairy News

Management

Data broadens management options

There has been a strong emphasis on data collection for farm businesses in recent years, but ensuring it translates into real, profitable outcomes remains a key challenge for many, according to one Nuffield scholar. Tasmanian dairy farmer Duncan...

Dairy News

Water

Cautious support for new water grid

An election promise to established a new statutory water authority, dubbed the National Water Grid, should be met with some caution says the Speak Up group.

Country News

Cropping

Weathering dry times

In a challenging season, many dairy farmers will be focusing on gaining the best return from the resources available.

Country News

14 May 2019

From the Experts

Summer heat advice

PROVIDING LIVESTOCK with shade and water during extreme heat is ‘‘paramount’’ according to an owner of a northern Victorian veterinary practice. Keith Fletcher, of Rochester Veterinary Practice, provided some tips on the best way to handle...

Dairy News

18 Feb 2019

Drainage scheme

A celebration to mark the completion of Mosquito Drain 40 was marked with a cake at an event where the drain finishes — near the property of Dhurringile dairy farmer Phillip Lang.

Rodney Woods

National & World

Federal win sparks Vic Liberal reflection

The importance of a positive election campaign has been impressed on Victoria’s Liberal party following the weekend federal victory.

AAP Newswire

Finance

Dry wilts Elders’ HY profit by 34% to $27m

Elders’ profit is down after hot and dry conditions reduced summer cropping volumes, with cattle prices also easing and the national wool clip shrinking.

AAP Newswire

7 minutes ago

Rescue boat disembarks migrants in Italy

A German rescue ship has disembarked 47 migrants at an Italian port in a setback to the hardline Italian interior minister.

AAP Newswire

Trump threatens Iran ‘with official end’

US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran in a tweet as tensions escalate, warning “If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran.“

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

Horse Racing

NZ betting levy to be repealed

Racing minister Winston Peters says the betting levy in New Zealand is to be phased out to free up money for the industry.

AAP Newswire

16 hours ago

AFL

Leon Cameron hails selfless GWS namesake

GWS forward star Jeremy Cameron’s hot early season goalkicking form has cooled, but he’s the ultimate selfless player according to his coach.

AAP Newswire

4 hours ago

Morrison likely to win parliament majority

The Liberal-National coalition is on track to hold 77 seats in the new parliament, giving it a working majority, as counting continues in the federal election.

AAP Newswire