EDITOR'S PICKS

Cecilia Haddad murder accused in Rio court

Mario Marcelo Santoro, who is accused of murdering Cecilia Haddad in Sydney, has refused to answer questions put to him by prosecutors and the judge in Brazil.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Fancy trying water polo?

Benalla could be looking to establish a water polo competition, that is if Max Batey can help it.

Georgia Smith

Boat sinks after fire

EMERGENCY services were called to the Murray River near Torrumbarry yesterday afternoon after a boat caught fire and then exploded.

Riverine Herald

15 hours ago

Roads made safer

Major north-east Victorian roads have been made safer with critical works undertaken recently through a $51.5 million investment into maintenance, resurfacing and rehabilitation on the arterial network.

Benalla Ensign

Roads made safer

Benalla Ensign

Russian meddling in US politics widespread

Twin reports say trolls working for the Russian government continue to use social media to divide Americans and meddle in US politics in a widespread campaign.

AAP Newswire

12 minutes ago

The Kelly and Costume Museum Committee

The Kelly and Costume Museum Committee wish to thank the Benalla Ensign for its ongoing support of the museum and advise your readers that from December 12 through to January 9 the research room of the museum will be closed.

Benalla Ensign

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News

Finance

NAB CEO to take break around RC report

NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn will take about two months leave around the scheduled release of the findings of the financial services royal commission.

AAP Newswire

14 hours ago

Russian meddling in US politics widespread

Twin reports say trolls working for the Russian government continue to use social media to divide Americans and meddle in US politics in a widespread campaign.

AAP Newswire

12 minutes ago

The Kelly and Costume Museum Committee

Benalla Ensign

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News

Finance

NAB CEO to take break around RC report

NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn will take about two months leave around the scheduled release of the findings of the financial services royal commission.

AAP Newswire

14 hours ago

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Road closures due to flooding

Due to heavy rainfall and resulting flood waters, roads across the region are closed with motorists and residents urged to take care in this treacherous weather. More than 50 mm has fell in the last 24 hours with more rain forecasted. Motorists...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Forced out: Southern 80 kings withdraw

THERE will be no three-peat at the 2019 Southern 80 — Merc Force has pulled out of contention.

Fraser Walker-Pearce

16 hours ago

Riverine Herald

Boat explodes on Murray River near Torrumbarry

EMERGENCY services are responding to a boat fire on the Murray River near Torrumbarry. It is believed the boat had not been in the water long before it exploded. No-one was seriously injured but one person is being treated for minor burns, It is not...

Riverine Herald

16 Dec 2018

Fighting for a future

Darcy Hare doesn’t quite fit the typical stereotype of someone passionate about water and policy.

Sophie Baldwin

11 Dec 2018

Road closures due to flooding

Corowa Free Press

Council and RSPCA working to stamp out ‘puppy farms.‘

a A Tatura man faced Shepparton Magistrates’ Court last week on animal cruelty charges following a joint operation by Greater Shepparton City Council and the RSPCA.

Shepparton News

18 hours ago

Students’ cars put to the test

Winton Motor Raceway has been a hive of activity while it hosted university students from home and abroad.

Georgia Smith

Govt rocked by second Nationals scandal

The Morrison government must now deal with another Nationals sex scandal, this time the “sugar daddy” allegations in a magazine article about MP Andrew Broad.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

Galleries

Festive art activity day

There was plenty of festive cheer at Shepparton East Primary School on Wednesday, with students dressing up for their annual arts activity day.

Liz Mellino

May’s plan for Jan showdown on Brexit deal

A parliamentary vote on British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit agreement with the European Union is now scheduled for the week starting January 14.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

Making genetic progress

DARREN AND Sharon Parrish have seen genetic trends in their 200-cow Holstein herd head in the right direction, with Genetic Progress Reports giving them clear feedback on their breeding program. Information on their herd’s performance is a key...

Dairy News

39 minutes ago

Local

Roads made safer

Benalla Ensign

The Kelly and Costume Museum Committee

Benalla Ensign

Fancy trying water polo?

Benalla could be looking to establish a water polo competition, that is if Max Batey can help it.

Georgia Smith

Students’ cars put to the test

Winton Motor Raceway has been a hive of activity while it hosted university students from home and abroad.

Georgia Smith

Carols loom

Excitement is building for the Benalla Community Carols by Candlelight, which will be held in the Botanical Gardens this Sunday evening, December 16.

Benalla Ensign

Squash

Benalla squash report

Benalla Ensign

Focused on service

Benalla’s Adrenalin Automotive has just celebrated three years servicing the Benalla area, with about 400 customers coming through the door since their conception.

Benalla Ensign

Badminton

Last week’s games saw Rampage (team five) defeat Rangers (team three) 118-75, while in the other game Raptors (team four) defeated Sea Dogs (team one) 106-67.

Benalla Ensign

Frothy fun

Screening this weekend is a film full of bubbly, frothy fun filmed in a French Chateau, C’est La Vie! (M).

Benalla Ensign

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EVENTS

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

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Ruth Jellif

22 Dec

Events

Marysville Farmers’ Market

Located in the main street of Marysville, the farmers’ market has beautiful views of the Yarra Ranges and offers a variety of stalls. Visitors can purchase some of the Yarra Valley’s best wines, olive oils, chutneys, cakes, honey, fruit...

Country News

23 Dec

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...

Country News

23 Dec

Be a happy camper

With mountains, rivers and forests — north-east Victoria has some of the most picturesque camping locations in the world.

Benalla Ensign

Golf

Benalla

Benalla Ensign

Regional

Council and RSPCA working to stamp out ‘puppy farms.‘

a A Tatura man faced Shepparton Magistrates’ Court last week on animal cruelty charges following a joint operation by Greater Shepparton City Council and the RSPCA.

Shepparton News

18 hours ago

It’ll be fun for all the family

WE HAVE our Addams family.

Ivy Jensen

Clean-up continues

The clean-up across the region from Sunday night’s destructive storm is continuing, with many getting a better understanding of what can be salvaged and what cannot.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Boat sinks after fire

EMERGENCY services were called to the Murray River near Torrumbarry yesterday afternoon after a boat caught fire and then exploded.

Riverine Herald

15 hours ago

Safety plea after Toc. death

A Victorian man was killed on Saturday when the motorcycle he was riding at Tocumwal crashed into a tree.

Southern Riverina News

Helping drive tourists to regional events

Regional events planned in July to December next year can can apply for NSW Government funding.

Cobram Courier

Group has cruisy Christmas

Fifty members of the Seymour-based Major Mitchell Cruisers recently held their Christmas party at Seymour Cricket Club’s rooms.

Seymour Telegraph

Nats stick with leaders

PETER Walsh will remain the leader and Steph Ryan the deputy leader of the Nationals after both were elected to the roles uncontested.

Campaspe News

Loan program to help women rebuild lives

TENS of thousands of women escaping family violence will have access to a $14.9 million program providing zero-interest loans to help them rebuild their lives.

McIvor Times

Tatura ladder triumph

Tatura

Tatura Guardian

Bridge Closure for works

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions next week on the Mulwala-Yarrawonga Bridge for maintenance work. The work involves repairing a guardrail on the Victorian side of the bridge. The bridge will be reduced to one lane between 2am and...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Road closures due to flooding

Corowa Free Press

Kyabram strong enough against Euroa

Euroa is catching up to Kyabram with every game played in Goulburn Valley Bowls Division’s second tier.

Lauren Bordin

16 hours ago

Rural

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News

Water

Authority plans for low rainfall

Updated operational planning for the Murray River has sharpened focus on the potential for dry conditions to continue through to winter next year according to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.

Country News

18 hours ago

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

Making genetic progress

Dairy News

39 minutes ago

Livestock

New livestock app

Farmers now have access to day-to-day livestock prices from across the country at the touch of a button, thanks to a new app.

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

Solar plan irks locals

A new solar farm is being proposed for Benalla, but locals whose houses are in close proximity have signed a petition to have it stopped before it even begins.

Rodney Woods

Horticulture

Region optimistic despite SPC being sold

The region continues to be optimistic about the future of SPC, with hopes a new buyer can continue to build the company.

Country News

Organic market beckons for Tasmanian dairy farmers

TASMANIAN DAIRY farmers will be able to access a growing global organic market following a deal with processor Australian Consolidated Milk. The signing of organic dairy farmers to expand ACM’s organic milk supply is the first step by the company...

Dairy News

19 hours ago

Working Dogs

Easy to love Instagram star

What’s the best and worst thing she has ever done?

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

Flexibility helps family through dry season

PLANNING, BUSINESS flexibility and diversity has helped one western Victorian dairy farming family navigate a tough season. The Martins at Irrewarra, north of Colac, have never fed in the bail and do not buy-in fodder. This means they haven’t been...

Dairy News

Water

Call to split MDBA into two

A parliamentary inquiry into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has recommended the Murray-Darling Basin Authority be separated into two entities, endorsing an earlier recommendation from the Productivity Commission.

Country News

21 hours ago

Cropping

Grain growers need evidence from peers

When it comes to changing grain growers’ perceptions and motivating practice change on-farm, American agricultural academic Drew Lyon believes it does not matter where in the world you are, the challenges are strikingly similar.

Country News

12 Dec 2018

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

22 Apr 2018

Greens Lake to close for New Year’s Eve

Greens Lake at Corop will once again be closed for New Year’s Eve.

Country News

12 Dec 2018

National & World

Cecilia Haddad murder accused in Rio court

Mario Marcelo Santoro, who is accused of murdering Cecilia Haddad in Sydney, has refused to answer questions put to him by prosecutors and the judge in Brazil.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Finance

NAB CEO to take break around RC report

NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn will take about two months leave around the scheduled release of the findings of the financial services royal commission.

AAP Newswire

14 hours ago

Russian meddling in US politics widespread

Twin reports say trolls working for the Russian government continue to use social media to divide Americans and meddle in US politics in a widespread campaign.

AAP Newswire

12 minutes ago

May’s plan for Jan showdown on Brexit deal

A parliamentary vote on British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit agreement with the European Union is now scheduled for the week starting January 14.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

Horse Racing

Alizee wins barrier trial at Randwick

Alizee has won a 1050m-trial at Randwick as she heads towards a return to racing after an automatic ban for a bleeding attack.

AAP Newswire

12 hours ago

AFL

King to wear Riewoldt’s iconic No.12

Top St Kilda draft pick Max King will wear the No.12 guernsey made famous by club legend Nick Riewoldt.

AAP Newswire

10 hours ago

Govt rocked by second Nationals scandal

The Morrison government must now deal with another Nationals sex scandal, this time the “sugar daddy” allegations in a magazine article about MP Andrew Broad.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

Entertainment

Seduction under threat: Joan Collins

Dame Joan Collins says modern consent culture has gone “out of control” and the art of seduction is threatened.

AAP Newswire

10 hours ago