EDITOR'S PICKS

Water, reef in focus as campaign resumes

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will resume the election campaign in Victoria, while Labor leader Bill Shorten is in north Queensland.

AAP Newswire

40 minutes ago

Kookaburras courageous

A courageous performance has kept Kookaburras in finals contention after they stormed home to post an epic 3-2 victory over Plovers in round eight of the A-grade Summer Pennant Competition last week.

Benalla Ensign

23 hours ago

Twin towns shine in RCH appeal

ECHUCA-MOAMA has raised a whopping $70,445 for the 2019 Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal – and a combined emergency services team kicked in $25,278 of that.

Riverine Herald

36 minutes ago

Sheds and more

Best Leisure Industries on Irwin Rd is continuing to expand its Best Lifestyle Units business alongside its manufacturing and construction of sheds, carports and bars.

Benalla Ensign

Sheds and more

Best Leisure Industries on Irwin Rd is continuing to expand its Best Lifestyle Units business alongside its manufacturing and construction of sheds, carports and bars.

Benalla Ensign

Trump marks Easter, tweets about report

President Donald Trump continues to tweet about the Mueller report as he attended church and wished many of his social media followers a happy Easter.

AAP Newswire

Walsh calls for population plan

The Nationals have accused Premier Dan Andrews of operating a ‘‘Melbourne-centric agenda’’, which they say is strangling growth in country communities.

Benalla Ensign

Powercor fined

Electricity distributor Powercor has received a hefty fine after tree branches clashed with powerlines, starting fires across regional Victoria.

Country News

Finance

National Enquirer being sold

The National Enquirer is being sold, but Financial terms were not immediately disclosed for the deal, which included two other American Media tabloids.

AAP Newswire

Trump marks Easter, tweets about report

President Donald Trump continues to tweet about the Mueller report as he attended church and wished many of his social media followers a happy Easter.

AAP Newswire

Walsh calls for population plan

The Nationals have accused Premier Dan Andrews of operating a ‘‘Melbourne-centric agenda’’, which they say is strangling growth in country communities.

Benalla Ensign

Powercor fined

Electricity distributor Powercor has received a hefty fine after tree branches clashed with powerlines, starting fires across regional Victoria.

Country News

Finance

National Enquirer being sold

The National Enquirer is being sold, but Financial terms were not immediately disclosed for the deal, which included two other American Media tabloids.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

Shepparton man caught travelling at 191km/h

Shepparton Highway Patrol officers nabbed a driver allegedly travelling at 191km/h in Shepparton about 11.50pm last night. The 20-year-old probationary driver was detected in an 80km/h zone on Goulburn Valley Highway. The Shepparton man had his...

Madeleine Caccianiga

Benalla Ensign

Man killed in deer attack at Moyhu.

Shocking news out of Moyhu where a man has died and a woman has sustained serious injuries after being attacked by an animal - thought to be a deer. Police have confirmed that the man was pronounced dead at the scene and the woman has been flown to...

Simon Ruppert

Benalla Ensign

Pet deer kills owner - update

Wangaratta Police have released a statement on the incident in Moyhu this morning that led to the death of a 46 year-old man. Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a man in Moyhu this morning. Emergency services...

Simon Ruppert

Two years jail for terrifying knife attack and home invasion

A KNIFE-WIELDING burglar who terrified an Echuca couple during a violent home invasion will spend at least two years in jail.

Riverine Herald

15 Apr 2019

Lifestyle

Surgeons had to put our little man back together

Levi was a first child for Tahlia and Leigh West and everything seemed to be going so well. Until Tahlia went into labour. Senior writer IVY JENSEN talked with the couple about the day their world turned upside down and how lucky they feel to have their little man home with them

Riverine Herald

Police investigate two unrelated suspicious fires

Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating two unrelated suspicious fires in Shepparton this month. Emergency services were called to a property on Parker Street between 2.30am and 3.20am on April 9. The house was completely...

Shepparton News

51 minutes ago

Delightful comedy

Screening this weekend is the delightful British comedy, Swimming With Men (M), starring Charlotte Riley, Rob Brydon and Rupert Graves. Accountant Eric’s job is a drag and he is not getting any younger.

Benalla Ensign

Morrison returns to Victoria for campaign

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is restarting his election campaign after the Easter pause with a visit to Victoria, a key battleground alongside Queensland.

AAP Newswire

4 hours ago

Galleries

Collingwood stars visit the Goulburn Valley

1. Bella Woods.

Shepparton News

‘Blood everywhere’ after Sri Lanka bombs

Worshippers and hotel guests were caught unawares when bombs went off across Sri Lanka, with witnesses recounting panic and seeing blood everywhere.

AAP Newswire

Pollies get a message

Second generation farmers Ian and Amy Mathers were able to tell Deputy Prime Minister, Michael McCormack exactly how much pressure dairying is under when he visited Cohuna in March. Mr McCormack spent time at their dairy farm and found out why they...

Dairy News

16 hours ago

Local

Sheds and more

Best Leisure Industries on Irwin Rd is continuing to expand its Best Lifestyle Units business alongside its manufacturing and construction of sheds, carports and bars.

Benalla Ensign

Walsh calls for population plan

The Nationals have accused Premier Dan Andrews of operating a ‘‘Melbourne-centric agenda’’, which they say is strangling growth in country communities.

Benalla Ensign

Kookaburras courageous

A courageous performance has kept Kookaburras in finals contention after they stormed home to post an epic 3-2 victory over Plovers in round eight of the A-grade Summer Pennant Competition last week.

Benalla Ensign

23 hours ago

Delightful comedy

Benalla Ensign

Planned burns begin across Hume region

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is preparing to start its planned burning program to reduce the threat of bushfires to the community and environment in the Hume region.

Benalla Ensign

Big effort falls short

The Benalla Saints women’s team fell just short against Rumbalara in its first home game of the season, going down by 11 points on Sunday.

Benalla Ensign

21 Apr 2019

Help wildlife

A recent ‘‘Wildlife Rescue info with Clean Up Day’’ organised by the Friends of Winton Wetlands has been hailed a success by organisers.

Benalla Ensign

Come and get a kick

To kick a goal like Erin Phillips or take a mark like Buddy Franklin, that’s the dream for little kids looking to take those first steps on to the footy field.

Benalla Ensign

Mayor appointed on key panel

Strathbogie Shire Mayor Amanda McClaren is among a high-quality field of applicants appointed to the 2019 Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel (LGMAP).

Benalla Ensign

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EVENTS

Tocumwal Foreshore Market

Tocumwal Foreshore Markets Yes, we have grown a little since the Tocumwal Foreshore Market began in 1978 with Lynne and Chris George at the helm and today we are very pleased and thank them for having the inspiration and vision to start this great...

Simone Dunne

21 Apr

Flowerdale Community Market

The Flowerdale Community Market is held on the third Sunday of every month from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The Market is located at the Flowerdale Hall at 3380 Whittlesea-Yea Road, Flowerdale, Victoria. You can enjoy a delicious devonshire tea or some hot...

Simone Dunne

21 Apr

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

27 Apr

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

27 Apr

RONE Empire studied

More than 40 students from Benalla travelled to the Dandenong Ranges earlier this month to tour an art exhibition from the highly acclaimed street artist RONE.

Benalla Ensign

Twice as nice

Benalla Ensign

Regional

Police investigate two unrelated suspicious fires

Shepparton News

51 minutes ago

New funding for cultural rescue

THE National Library of Australia has announced the 2018 community heritage grants program which is providing grants of up to $15,000 to assist in the preservation of cultural heritage collections of national significance.

Kyabram Free Press

Quality fish caught locally

Fantastic to see so many anglers getting out and about over the past couple of weeks and also the quality of fish being caught.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Twin towns shine in RCH appeal

ECHUCA-MOAMA has raised a whopping $70,445 for the 2019 Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal – and a combined emergency services team kicked in $25,278 of that.

Riverine Herald

36 minutes ago

Healthy eating program was a hit in local schools

Did you know that only five per cent of New South Wales children are eating enough vegetables?

Southern Riverina News

Deputy challenged to get Prime Minister to visit region

Berrigan Shire Mayor Matt Hannan has challenged Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack to get Prime Minister Scott Morrison to visit the local area.

Cobram Courier

Nationals calling for certainty on rail upgrade

The Victorian Nationals have called on Federal Labor Leader Bill Shorten to guarantee he will upgrade the north-east line if elected to government this year.

Seymour Telegraph

21 Apr 2019

Glide into Strathallan says group

THE Echuca Kanyapella Landcare Group is encouraging people in the twin towns to make a trip to visit the Strathallan Glider Sanctuary after a recent tour there.

Campaspe News

Come and see Authors Up Close and personal

ON SATURDAY, April 27, Heathcote’s Palling Bros Brewery and Mudwood Studio in conjunction with Northern Books, will host Authors Up Close.

McIvor Times

Young and old learn about bats

Nearly 200 locals have flocked to Tatura’s Cussen Park to learn about bats.

Tatura Guardian

West Corurgan celebrates 50 years

The West Corurgan private irrigation scheme celebrated its 50th anniversary at their original pumps sight in Corowa on Friday. Close to a hundred people gathered at the original sight for a luncheon, and to hear board members of past and present...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Corowa-Wahgunyah Good Friday Appeal receives massive boost

The 2019 Good Friday Appeal tally for Corowa-Wahgunyah has received a massive boost thanks to the generosity of local farmers and stock agents, with close to $13,000 being raised through a sheep drive at the Corowa saleyards on Monday. Steve...

Corowa Free Press

FFA Cup: Casey Comets v GV Suns preview

Four Goulburn Valley Suns youngsters could be in line for some action when the Orangemen begin their FFA Cup tonight.

Alex Mitchell

Rural

Powercor fined

Electricity distributor Powercor has received a hefty fine after tree branches clashed with powerlines, starting fires across regional Victoria.

Country News

Water

Government commits to ongoing water reforms

The Federal Government has officially responded to a Productivity Commission inquiry into the National Water Initiative, saying it remains committed to the plan.

Country News

18 hours ago

Animal Health

Proof how critical calf care is

Half of a cow’s lifetime height and growth is achieved in the first six months of its life, according to a visiting American calf-rearing specialist. David Kuehnel was raised on a family farm in Wisconsin, which reared 1200 specially-fed veal...

Dairy News

Pollies get a message

Dairy News

16 hours ago

Livestock

Calls for input to reference group

DataGene is on the lookout for dairy farmers who keep meticulous records to join Ginfo, the industry’s national reference group for genetic information.

Country News

Markets

The rise of dairy alternative drinks in Australian supermarkets

Australians love dairy products and consume more dairy per capita than most other developed countries. In 2018 Australians drank close to 102 litres of milk per person with a proportion accounted for in coffees. More recently there has been an...

Sofia Omstedt

Government focus on farm productivity

The Federal Government is investing $5.93million in new research, extension and adoption to boost farm productivity through well managed dams and shelterbelts. The project will also measure the biodiversity benefits of farm dams and shelterbelts.

Country News

Horticulture

Horticulture code changes in place, despite grower opposition

Changes to the Horticulture Code officially came into effect on Monday, despite widespread opposition from the industry.

Country News

16 Apr 2019

Australian dairy to help address antimicrobial resistance

Antibiotic use will be in the spotlight of a new Australian dairy industry project which is set to help maintain access to premium markets. Focusing on antimicrobial resistance stewardship — a priority for the United Nations and the World Health...

Dairy News

22 hours ago

Paddlers pick up river trash

A special clean-up team hit the Goulburn River on April 7 hoping to reinvigorate the waterways and native surrounds.

Ashlea Witoslawski

Machinery & Products

For sale: wear and tear on patience

Buying things is easy, most of the time. Not as easy as it should be, of course. I for one have had far too many experiences along the lines of “Sorry mate, is me coming here to spend my money at your establishment an inconvenience to you?” In...

John Droppert

Management

Spot on with grazing management

Jan Giliam focuses on grazing management and benchmarks profit by how much of that home-grown pasture feeds his milking herd. To do that, he relies on an annual rainfall of about 1000 mm to produce grass and 2000 wrapped bales of pasture silage. He...

Jeanette Severs

Water

Meeting no joy for irrigators

A meeting with Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s head of river operations in Deniliquin has left irrigators and locals fuming, stating they were left with no confidence the Murray River is being run efficiently.

Country News

20 hours ago

Cropping

Herbicide resistance link

Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation research has shown a link between cropping practices and the evolution of herbicide resistance in the weed annual rye-grass, highlighting the need to rotate chemical and non-chemical weed control.

Country News

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

Deputy PM faces challenge

Michael McCormack slid into the deputy prime ministership in the slipstream of Barnaby Joyce’s lurid soap opera.

Country News

National & World

Water, reef in focus as campaign resumes

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will resume the election campaign in Victoria, while Labor leader Bill Shorten is in north Queensland.

AAP Newswire

40 minutes ago

Finance

National Enquirer being sold

The National Enquirer is being sold, but Financial terms were not immediately disclosed for the deal, which included two other American Media tabloids.

AAP Newswire

Trump marks Easter, tweets about report

President Donald Trump continues to tweet about the Mueller report as he attended church and wished many of his social media followers a happy Easter.

AAP Newswire

‘Blood everywhere’ after Sri Lanka bombs

Worshippers and hotel guests were caught unawares when bombs went off across Sri Lanka, with witnesses recounting panic and seeing blood everywhere.

AAP Newswire

Horse Racing

Baccarat Baby in close Princess Stakes win

Baccarat Baby has shown the benefit of a recent trial by winning the Listed Princess Stakes by the narrowest of margins at the Sunshine Coast.

AAP Newswire

14 hours ago

AFL

Veteran Simpson proud of Blues for AFL win

Kade Simpson says he and his Carlton teammates will relish their first win of the AFL season without getting carried away.

AAP Newswire

5 hours ago

Morrison returns to Victoria for campaign

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is restarting his election campaign after the Easter pause with a visit to Victoria, a key battleground alongside Queensland.

AAP Newswire

4 hours ago

Entertainment

Brandi Carlile takes Dave Grohl busking

Seattle music superstars Brandi Carlile and Dave Grohl have gone busking in front of the Pike Place Market in Seattle.

AAP Newswire

21 hours ago