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

Breaking News

Major crash blocks Hume Hwy

THERE has been a major two-car collision crash on the Hume Hwy at the Warrenbayne turnoff late this afternoon. Traffic is able to move around the scene via a truck stop but delays are increasing as more vehicles head towards Melbourne for the...

Benalla Ensign
National

Unions meet in Brisbane for ACTU Congress

The peak body for unions will elect a new president at the two-day ACTU Congress in Brisbane which is expected to host more than 1000 delegates.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Golden anniversary for the golden years

Benalla footy was a pretty tough day out 50 years ago.

Benalla Ensign
Video

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - July 16

Welcome to a special edition of The Lead with Charmayne Allison. Today the Echuca Specialist School was told it will get a new school with Education Minister and acting Premier James Merlino announcing $16.7 million if re-elected. He showed up in...

Riverine Herald
News

Travel grants for athletes available

Benalla’s talented sportspeople now have the opportunity to apply for travel assistance grants.

Benalla Ensign
News

Travel grants for athletes available

Benalla’s talented sportspeople now have the opportunity to apply for travel assistance grants.

Benalla Ensign
World

Republican senators slam Trump comments

Two US Republican senators have slammed President Donald Trump for his “shameful” comments in accepting the Russian denial of meddling in the 2016 US election.

AAP Newswire
News

Club enjoys crunchy snack time

The Benalla Garden Club recently got to grips with entomophagy when a guest speaker turned up with a selection of crickets for members to snack on.

Simon Ruppert
News

Biosecurity beefed up

The Federal Government is beefing up Australia’s biosecurity system by allocating $137.8million to further protect Australia’s farm industries and environment.

Country News
Finance

CEO paypackets hit record high

A surge in bonus payments to CEOs and soaring stock markets has pushed executive pay packets to new highs, a survey has found.

AAP Newswire
World

Republican senators slam Trump comments

Two US Republican senators have slammed President Donald Trump for his “shameful” comments in accepting the Russian denial of meddling in the 2016 US election.

AAP Newswire
News

Club enjoys crunchy snack time

The Benalla Garden Club recently got to grips with entomophagy when a guest speaker turned up with a selection of crickets for members to snack on.

Simon Ruppert
News

Biosecurity beefed up

The Federal Government is beefing up Australia’s biosecurity system by allocating $137.8million to further protect Australia’s farm industries and environment.

Country News
Finance

CEO paypackets hit record high

A surge in bonus payments to CEOs and soaring stock markets has pushed executive pay packets to new highs, a survey has found.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

News

Police pursuit ends in Tallygaroopna

A dramatic police chase came to a screeching halt in Tallygaroopna this afternoon, leaving locals stunned and grateful no-one was injured. The hour long chase reportedly reached speeds of nearly 200 kph as seven police pursuit vehicles attempted to...

Myles Peterson
Sport

Landscape about to shift?

An open offer from the Kyabram District Football Netball League seeking new clubs to help swell its ranks has potentially started an arms race across the region.

Shepparton News
News

Tatura house damaged by fire

A Tatura property has suffered significant fire damage in the early hours of Monday morning. The Hogan St house was engulfed in flames when CFA units arrived. The road is set to be reopened shortly as CFA units from Mooroopna and Tatura have left...

Shepparton News
Breaking News

Major crash blocks Hume Hwy

THERE has been a major two-car collision crash on the Hume Hwy at the Warrenbayne turnoff late this afternoon. Traffic is able to move around the scene via a truck stop but delays are increasing as more vehicles head towards Melbourne for the...

Benalla Ensign
News

Kelsey and family wanted to thank the miracle team

MICHELLE and Todd Hibberson never thought they would be taking their baby girl home from hospital, let alone thanking the doctors who saved their daughter’s life.

Ivy Jensen
News

Tatura house damaged by fire

A Tatura property has suffered significant fire damage in the early hours of Monday morning. The Hogan St house was engulfed in flames when CFA units arrived. The road is set to be reopened shortly as CFA units from Mooroopna and Tatura have left...

Shepparton News
News

Award aims to end stigma

Nominations are open for the Australian Mental Health Prize with people from Benalla and across the country urged to recommend a worthy person who works tirelessly in a field that affects many Australians.

Benalla Ensign
National

Ristevski daughter due in murder hearing

The daughter of accused wife-killer Borce Ristevski is scheduled to give evidence at a Melbourne court hearing over the alleged murder of her mother.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Stanhope vs Lancaster

Photos from the KDFL match between Stanhope and Lancaster

Lauren Bordin
World

No Russian meddling in election: Trump

Donald Trump says he raised the question of possible Russian meddling in the 2016 US election with Vladimir Putin and believes the Russian president’s denial.

AAP Newswire
News

Dairy industry in good hands

THE NUMBER of veterinary students wanting to work with large herds may be declining but Ellie Hodge has no doubt where she will apply her focus in the future. Ellie, 20, of Leitchville, is this year’s winner of the Greenham GOTAFE Dairy...

Dairy News

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Local

News

Travel grants for athletes available

Benalla’s talented sportspeople now have the opportunity to apply for travel assistance grants.

Benalla Ensign
News

Club enjoys crunchy snack time

The Benalla Garden Club recently got to grips with entomophagy when a guest speaker turned up with a selection of crickets for members to snack on.

Simon Ruppert
Sport

Golden anniversary for the golden years

Benalla footy was a pretty tough day out 50 years ago.

Benalla Ensign
News

Award aims to end stigma

Nominations are open for the Australian Mental Health Prize with people from Benalla and across the country urged to recommend a worthy person who works tirelessly in a field that affects many Australians.

Benalla Ensign
News

Exhibition to show ingenious artwork

If you’re the creative type and also appreciate the importance of recycling you could be in with a chance to win up to $4000 by entering the inaugural Swanpool Creative Recycled Art Prize (SCRAP).

Benalla Ensign
Sport

Undermanned Goorambat no match for Milawa

Late withdrawals saw Goorambat battle through its clash with Milawa.

Benalla Ensign
News

New aged-care places announced

Existing and prospective aged-care providers in Benalla and across regional Victoria can apply for a share of more than 14000 new aged care places, with a special focus on rural, regional and remote locations.

Benalla Ensign
Sport

Austen lifts Echidnas into four

Jeff Austen produced a memorable performance to lead Echidnas to an impressive 3-2 victory over the in-form Kookaburras in their A-grade clash last week.

Benalla Ensign
News

War of words erupts over appointment

The Coalition has accused Victoria’s Labor Government of deliberately sabotaging V/Line, which services Benalla, in order to allow it to be swallowed up by the Metropolitan Public Transport Victoria (PTV) system.

Benalla Ensign
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EVENTS
Events

B74 Birthday Heritage Train Tour to Geelong

Fitting birthday tour for 65 years of service! Join us on a special celebration to Geelong for the 65th Birthday Celebration of B74. Explore Geelong’s waterfront and shopping precinct or take a coach to Queenscliff with a kit lunch. The tour...

21-22

Jul

Shepparton News
Events

Nagambie Farmers’ Market

The Nagambie Farmers’ Market is held on the fourth Sunday of each month from 10am to 2pm at the Tahbilk Winery. It features butter, bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, nuts, wine, olives, olive oil, beer, ice-cream, pies, flour, jams and...

22-23

Jul

Country News
Events

Benalla Lakeside Craft & Farmers Market

Every fourth Saturday of the month including January. All funds raised are donated to the Benalla Community. Make it Bake it Grow it Sew it

28-

Jul

Ruth Jellif
News

Advisory members sought

If you have ever grumbled about health services in Benalla, now is the time to step up and add your voice to regional primary health planning.

Benalla Ensign
Sport

Goorambat shows spunk in third quarter

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Benalla Ensign

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Regional

News

Tatura house damaged by fire

A Tatura property has suffered significant fire damage in the early hours of Monday morning. The Hogan St house was engulfed in flames when CFA units arrived. The road is set to be reopened shortly as CFA units from Mooroopna and Tatura have left...

Shepparton News
News

‘We just love people of Ky’

FOR Greg and Maureen Walsh, it seems not much has changed other than one more grandchild in the family.

Lachlan Durling
News

Big crowd enjoys Blighty Country Ball

Blighty Football and Netball Club held its annual ball on Saturday night following a home game against Katunga.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Video

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - July 16

Welcome to a special edition of The Lead with Charmayne Allison. Today the Echuca Specialist School was told it will get a new school with Education Minister and acting Premier James Merlino announcing $16.7 million if re-elected. He showed up in...

Riverine Herald
News

Pensioners Association calling for more support

‘‘It’s important our group survives so pensioners don’t become housebound.’’

James Bennett
News

MAC Inc keeps getting stronger

Moira Arts and Culture Inc. celebrated its fifth year with a birthday party last month.

Cobram Courier
News

Bernie will be missed

Seymour lost one of its most well-known and equally well-loved identities last week.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Automated number plate recognition operation in Rochester

SIX people were caught driving on an expired licence of in an unregistered vehicle in Rochester in just one day. Police from across Campaspe conducted an automated number plate recognition (ANPR) operation in Rochester on July 6 where 32 vehicles...

Campaspe News
News

Hit the road with the Flying Doctor

HEATHCOTE community members will soon be on the road with the Flying Doctor, as they access health care appointments within a 50km radius of the town.

McIvor Times
News

Sewing in full swing

Tatura Boomerang Bags group met on Thursday with volunteers coming together to layout the pattern.

Tatura Guardian
News

Curtain call for hall

The community hall and old kindergarten on Orr St will make way for a new $2.8m library following a decision by Moira Shire Council. The Yarrawonga Library and Town Hall precinct decision was decided at council’s June ordinary meeting with the...

Emma Prior
News

$10m river resort objection

A statement of objection has been lodged against a development of an eco-tourism resort planned near Corowa. The planned $10 million project has been presented to a Joint Regional Planning Panel for determination. The Federation Council are still in...

Jarryd Barca
Sport

Shepp defeats Mansfield

Shepparton’s stellar Goulburn Valley League netball season continued on Saturday with a professional triumph against a gallant Mansfield line-up.

Alex Mitchell

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Rural

News

Biosecurity beefed up

The Federal Government is beefing up Australia’s biosecurity system by allocating $137.8million to further protect Australia’s farm industries and environment.

Country News
Water

Northern basin target reduced

The northern Murray-Darling Basin water recovery target has been reduced by 70Gl after amendments came into law last week.

Country News
Animal Health

Do you have the facts on mycoplasma?

MYCOPLASMA IN dairy herds is a topical issue. Much of the media coverage has related to farm biosecurity, management options and the decision to eradicate. This article discusses mycoplasma in relation to animal health: how does Mycoplasma cause...

Gemma Chuck
News

Dairy industry in good hands

THE NUMBER of veterinary students wanting to work with large herds may be declining but Ellie Hodge has no doubt where she will apply her focus in the future. Ellie, 20, of Leitchville, is this year’s winner of the Greenham GOTAFE Dairy...

Dairy News
Livestock

Pork pressure

The VFF Pig Group is calling on consumers to support Victorian pig producers as the industry experiences a trading downturn.

Country News
Markets

Tide turns but more needed to lift confidence

THE NEW dairy season has just commenced, and there is already plenty to keep track of. We have seen some of the highest opening prices ever announced coincide with farmer confidence hitting a multi-year low, more farmers than ever changing processor...

John Droppert
News

Finance for farms

Greater Shepparton City Council and the Sustainable Melbourne Fund are encouraging farmers and horticulturalists to save money on energy bills with low-cost finance to make improvements to their properties.

Country News
Horticulture

Melons in comeback

Australia’s rockmelon industry is getting a helping hand from the Federal Government to help it recover from a deadly listeria outbreak that gutted the industry.

Country News
Dairy

Land sale approved

Australia’s largest genetics supplier Genetics Australia Co-operative has confirmed the $14.65million sale of one of its major property holdings.

Country News
News

GVEG not at meeting

Goulburn Valley Environment Group did not participate in talks with Murray-Darling Basin Authority representatives who visited the Goulburn Valley last week.

Country News
Machinery & Products

What to look for in a feed mixer

UNIFORMLY MIXED feed components provide better nutrition, improved feed efficiency and cost, and the opportunity to reduce wastage. In dry times, when much of the feed can be purchased off farm with higher costs, efficiency is even more critical...

Dairy News
Management

Water loss causes change in thinking

USING WATER in the right place at the right time is the key to future success for a young Western Australian dairy farming family. From Benger, two hours south of Perth, Mick and Sophia Giumelli are transforming their farm to reduce costs and the...

Rick Bayne
Water

Visit ‘productive’

A visit by Murray-Darling Basin Authority representatives to the Goulburn Valley last week has been described as ‘‘productive’’ by a water lobby group.

Country News
Cropping

App forecasts grain yields

For the first time, Australian farmers can forecast grain yield at the touch of a button, thanks to a new smartphone app developed by Australia’s national science agency CSIRO.

Country News
From the Experts

Bringing new pastures on line

GETTING YOUR grazing rotation right is critical to maximise your pasture production. A well-managed rotation will help not only to boost pasture intake per cow but enable a more effective use of supplements. Establishing a rotation with newly sown...

Dairy News
News

Prawn threat

The Queensland Government has called on the Commonwealth to do more to protect the state’s prawn farmers from a deadly disease that could wipe out local stocks.

Country News

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National & World

National

Unions meet in Brisbane for ACTU Congress

The peak body for unions will elect a new president at the two-day ACTU Congress in Brisbane which is expected to host more than 1000 delegates.

AAP Newswire
Finance

CEO paypackets hit record high

A surge in bonus payments to CEOs and soaring stock markets has pushed executive pay packets to new highs, a survey has found.

AAP Newswire
World

Republican senators slam Trump comments

Two US Republican senators have slammed President Donald Trump for his “shameful” comments in accepting the Russian denial of meddling in the 2016 US election.

AAP Newswire
World

No Russian meddling in election: Trump

Donald Trump says he raised the question of possible Russian meddling in the 2016 US election with Vladimir Putin and believes the Russian president’s denial.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Rising Stars Series set for city finale

The Rising Stars series for apprentice jockeys in Victoria will culminate in the series Final at Flemington.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Teen Taylor now key cog in GWS AFL defence

Defender Sam Taylor has played six AFL games but already made a big impression at GWS, thanks partly to the mentorship of Phil Davis and Heath Shaw.

AAP Newswire
National

Ristevski daughter due in murder hearing

The daughter of accused wife-killer Borce Ristevski is scheduled to give evidence at a Melbourne court hearing over the alleged murder of her mother.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Lost 1956 Kubrick screenplay found

A script co-written by Stanley Kubrick has been found by a British film academic who was researching the legendary director’s last movie.

AAP Newswire
National

Alleged murderer ‘found’ headless partner

A Queensland woman accused of murdering her de facto partner claimed she found him decapitated and wrapped in plastic at their house, a court has heard.

AAP Newswire