EDITOR'S PICKS

Morrison slashes migrant intake by 30,000

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is cutting the annual migration intake by 30,000 places and introducing new regional visas forcing skilled workers to the bush.

AAP Newswire

U.Golf on its way

Benalla golfing enthusiast Ron Schulz is bringing his spin on a popular sport to Benalla.

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The Lead

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - March 19

Local motor racing enthusiast Phil Steele is fine tuning his Clubman racing car to mark his return to Winton raceway after a 50-year hiatus

Riverine Herald

6 hours ago

Help at hand to preserve our heritage

Benalla-based groups, including historical societies, multicultural and Indigenous organisations, are being encouraged to apply for funding through the National Library of Australia’s 2019 Community Heritage Grants.

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Help at hand to preserve our heritage

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NZ parliament meets to say ‘we’re sorry’

New Zealand’s parliament has held a sombre session to offer condolences to the families of the victims of the Christchurch massacre.

AAP Newswire

Grants help students

Benalla Rural City Mayor and Sir Edward Weary Dunlop Benalla Memorial Committee chairman Scott Upston said he was pleased to announce funding to assist students in Benalla.

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Duck hunting season under way

Thousands of duck hunters turned out for the opening weekend of the season despite reduced bag limits, although initial reports predict numbers are set to be down on previous years.

Alana Christensen

Finance

Aust retailers in for a rough year: report

Many retailers have only survived because Australians have been living beyond their means, but that’s about to change, according to a new report.

AAP Newswire

NZ parliament meets to say ‘we’re sorry’

New Zealand’s parliament has held a sombre session to offer condolences to the families of the victims of the Christchurch massacre.

AAP Newswire

Grants help students

Benalla Rural City Mayor and Sir Edward Weary Dunlop Benalla Memorial Committee chairman Scott Upston said he was pleased to announce funding to assist students in Benalla.

Benalla Ensign

Duck hunting season under way

Thousands of duck hunters turned out for the opening weekend of the season despite reduced bag limits, although initial reports predict numbers are set to be down on previous years.

Alana Christensen

Finance

Aust retailers in for a rough year: report

Many retailers have only survived because Australians have been living beyond their means, but that’s about to change, according to a new report.

AAP Newswire

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Car flipped on roof in Shepparton

A car has flipped on North St, Shepparton. A women in her 30s was tapped in the vehicle, however no injuries were sustained and she is now free. CFA, Police, Shepparton Search and Rescue and Ambulance attended the scene. Traffic is currently being...

Shepparton News

Pair face court over alleged drunken brawl

Two men appeared before Shepparton Magistrates’ Court yesterday facing charges stemming from an alleged drunken brawl that involved the brandishing of meat cleavers.

Myles Peterson

13 Mar 2019

Renovated one day, vandalised the next

ON SATURDAY, Echuca-Moama Toy Library decorated its front window to gain more attention.

Ivy Jensen

13 Mar 2019

Hunt for hit-run motorcyclist

POLICE are still looking for a motorcyclist after a hit and run in Echuca on Sunday.

Riverine Herald

13 Mar 2019

Tough work finding jobs

ECHUCA-MOAMA has one of the worst youth unemployment rates in Australia, according to a new report.

Kimberley Price

Drum says Freedom Foods is following the law

Federal Member for Murray Damian Drum has slammed allegations more than 50 Freedom Foods employees have been wrongfully employed under skilled work visas, labelling the claims ‘‘callous’’ and ‘‘unscrupulous’’.

Alana Christensen

18 Mar 2019

Slowdown not down to banks: Westpac CEO

Westpac chief executive Brian Hartzer has denied banks’ post-royal commission tightening of the mortgage purse strings have led to an economic slowdown.

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Labor vows more mental support for AFP

Federal police officers would have access to $5 million worth of extra mental health support services over four years if Labor wins the next election.

AAP Newswire

Galleries

Multicultural cricket clinic hosted by Shepparton United

Shepparton United Cricket Club hosted a multicultural cricket clinic on Wednesday, March 13.

Shepparton News

I won’t speak gunman’s name: NZ PM

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she won’t use the name of an Australian man behind the Christchurch terror attack in a bid to deny him notoriety.

AAP Newswire

14 hours ago

Dairy News

Hope springs from the ashes

Dairy farming has always been a roller-coaster ride for Linda and Barry Morgan but having their farm destroyed by the 2018 St Patrick’s Day bushfires was almost the tipping point. Barry, Linda and their children heroically saved a lot of their...

Dairy News

Local

Help at hand to preserve our heritage

Benalla Ensign

Grants help students

Benalla Rural City Mayor and Sir Edward Weary Dunlop Benalla Memorial Committee chairman Scott Upston said he was pleased to announce funding to assist students in Benalla.

Benalla Ensign

U.Golf on its way

Benalla golfing enthusiast Ron Schulz is bringing his spin on a popular sport to Benalla.

Benalla Ensign

Slowdown not down to banks: Westpac CEO

Westpac chief executive Brian Hartzer has denied banks’ post-royal commission tightening of the mortgage purse strings have led to an economic slowdown.

Benalla Ensign

Home building drop-off ‘concerning’

Home building activity continued to drop off in February as property prices sank further, offering little solace for the nine per cent of the country’s workforce employed in the construction sector.

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Benalla squash

Benalla

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Strathbogie council backs Uluru Statement

The Violet Town and District Recognise Group has been supported by Strathbogie Shire Council to promote and support the Uluru Statement from the Heart movement and the process for Aboriginal recognition in the Constitution.

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Benalla golf

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Locals rally to raise funds for the Royal Children’s

A promise to his dying niece led Neil Lonie to become the driving force behind a fundraising project for the Royal Children’s Hospital and this year he believes will be the biggest in the event’s 11-year history.

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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

Japanese masterpiece

A highly acclaimed Japanese masterpiece will be screening this weekend.

Benalla Ensign

Benalla

Benalla Ensign

14 Mar 2019

Regional

Drum says Freedom Foods is following the law

Alana Christensen

18 Mar 2019

Litterbugs are getting trashed

PARKS Victoria rangers are encouraged by findings that two-thirds of people would report a litterer.

Riverine Herald

28 Feb 2019

Women in business: Hope Spalding

Business you work for: Motiv8 Health and Fitness Centre.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

The Lead

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - March 19

Local motor racing enthusiast Phil Steele is fine tuning his Clubman racing car to mark his return to Winton raceway after a 50-year hiatus

Riverine Herald

6 hours ago

10 contest Murray

Ten candidates will contest the seat of Murray at next week’s NSW election with independents and minor parties coming forward at the last minute.

Southern Riverina News

Fox bounty

The Victorian Government’s fox and wild dog bounty has started again.

Cobram Courier

Bernie McCarthy tributes

A real gentleman with a conscientious personality who loved to win.

Seymour Telegraph

Teens making the right choices: Campaign teaches how to say no to drugs

THE Lockington Youth Activities Group is developing a campaign to support and encourage its peers to say no to alcohol and other drugs.

David Rak

Hunters taking aim at bounty

THE Victorian Government’s fox and wild dog bounty has resumed.

McIvor Times

An amazing walk

Tatura residents experienced meditation of a different kind on Sunday, taking part in a labyrinth walk at Mactier Gardens.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Mulwala’s bridge survey in April

Mulwala-based residents are expected to be surveyed as to their preferred route for the new Yarrawonga Mulwala Traffic Bridge by late April. The survey will be over a four-week period where Mulwala residents will be asked to choose their preference...

Robert Muir

Early voting underway

Early voting for the NSW State election is underway at early voting centres across the NSW. Voters who are eligible can vote in person at an early voting centre, use iVote (internet and telephone voting) or do a postal vote. The eligibility criteri...

Corowa Free Press

SJ Perry Shield preliminary finals

A shared bowling masterclass from a trio of Numurkah bowlers, have lifted the Blues to a classic win against Karramomus in the SJ Perry Shield preliminary final.

Aydin Payne

18 Mar 2019

Rural

Duck hunting season under way

Thousands of duck hunters turned out for the opening weekend of the season despite reduced bag limits, although initial reports predict numbers are set to be down on previous years.

Alana Christensen

Water

People power push

A push to pause the Murray-Darling Basin Plan continues to gain momentum, with another community meeting planned this week.

Alana Christensen

Animal Health

Questions and compromises

It is now several years since we had been to John’s* farm. Back then he was milking 600 cows in a rotary dairy and had a significant problem with clinical cases of mastitis, mostly caused by Strep uberis. Some key changes to milking setup, dry-off...

Rod Dyson

Dairy News

Hope springs from the ashes

Dairy News

Livestock

Feed solution

Research through the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation is providing information for livestock producers to make the most of grazing beef cattle on canola crops.

Country News

15 hours ago

Markets

Indonesia — a growing market opportunity for Australian exporters?

INDONESIA IS the fourth most populous country in the world and one of the fastest growing economies in southeast Asia. It is also a country of increasing importance and interest among South-East major dairy exporters. While some suggest Indonesi...

Sofia Omstedt

15 Feb 2019

More solar sites sought

Acenergy is on the lookout for more localities for solar farms as it aims to monopolise micro solar projects in the region.

Country News

16 hours ago

Horticulture

Cash offer to tackle pests

Innovative solutions are needed to build Australia’s biosecurity capabilities and better manage risks associated with hitchhiker pests and disease.

Country News

12 hours ago

Dairy

Words ring hollow

‘‘Fact is, farm production makes these communities strong and if we stop the farmers from getting the water to be able to access a future for themselves — well, God help Australia.’’

Alana Christensen

17 hours ago

Rural innovation ‘off the pace’

Better strategic leadership, investment in technology and more empowered regions are needed to make agriculture a $100billion industry according to a new report.

Country News

17 Mar 2019

Machinery & Products

John Deere powers auger

An enormous new tube conveyor for shifting grain, designed and built by Queensland industrial engineers Oztec, easily gets all the power it needs from a John Deere 6068T1 industrial engine. The Oztec range of grain augers and tube conveyors come in...

Dairy News

Management

Farmers embrace Knight Italian rye-grass

The fast-establishing Knight Italian rye-grass is being embraced by farmers, who are seeing its ability to deliver outstanding growth and performance. Ballarat’s Graham Fagg, who first began using Knight Italian rye-grass as part of his pasture...

Dairy News

9 hours ago

Water

New government needs to act fast: professor

Rivers running dry, algal blooms, more fish kills and towns running out of water will all continue to plague the next NSW government if it persists with the same inadequate policies on water management.

Country News

13 hours ago

Cropping

Pest discussions

The management of early season canola pests will be the focus of a series of workshops throughout Corowa and Deniliquin later this month.

Country News

9 hours ago

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

Industry leaders told to embrace change

Leadership speaker and author Margie Warrell has urged the dairy industry to embrace change and to adapt to a new environment, looking for opportunity in a volatile world.

Geoff Adams

National & World

Morrison slashes migrant intake by 30,000

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is cutting the annual migration intake by 30,000 places and introducing new regional visas forcing skilled workers to the bush.

AAP Newswire

Finance

Aust retailers in for a rough year: report

Many retailers have only survived because Australians have been living beyond their means, but that’s about to change, according to a new report.

AAP Newswire

NZ parliament meets to say ‘we’re sorry’

New Zealand’s parliament has held a sombre session to offer condolences to the families of the victims of the Christchurch massacre.

AAP Newswire

I won’t speak gunman’s name: NZ PM

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she won’t use the name of an Australian man behind the Christchurch terror attack in a bid to deny him notoriety.

AAP Newswire

14 hours ago

Horse Racing

Cosmic Force Slipper favourite after draw

The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Cosmic Force is the new Golden Slipper favourite after the barrier draw for the $3.5 million race at Rosehill.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

AFL

AFL wants regular Easter match in Brisbane

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan is hoping the feel-good factor around Brisbane can help turn this year’s Easter Thursday clash into a permanent fixture.

AAP Newswire

Labor vows more mental support for AFP

Federal police officers would have access to $5 million worth of extra mental health support services over four years if Labor wins the next election.

AAP Newswire

Entertainment

Shake A Tail Feather co-writer dies

Singer and songwriter Andre Williams, who helped write Shake A Tail Feather has died at the age of 82 of colon cancer.

AAP Newswire

14 hours ago