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March 19, 2026

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Junior Bushrangers crowned champions

The Benalla under-12 Red side clinched premiership glory at the weekend.

By Alexander Dabb

Discover how Victoria plans to outsmart future bushfires with strategic burns

Forest Fire Management Victoria plans to take advantage of favourable weather and forest conditions across...

By Benalla Ensign

From mining to marmalade | Meet the couple reviving grandma's recipes with a fruity twist

Just under 12 months ago, Benalla’s Shane ‘Happy’ Blight went to Glenrowan to look at a chopping board, but returned with a business opportunity.

By Simon Ruppert

‘It opened up so many opportunities for me’

Local’s independent film to premiere on Benalla screen

From mining to marmalade | Meet the couple reviving grandma's recipes with a fruity twist

Just under 12 months ago, Benalla’s Shane ‘Happy’ Blight went to Glenrowan to look at a chopping board, but returned with a business opportunity.

By Simon Ruppert

‘It opened up so many opportunities for me’

Local’s independent film to premiere on Benalla screen

From mining to marmalade | Meet the couple reviving grandma's recipes with a fruity twist

Just under 12 months ago, Benalla’s Shane ‘Happy’ Blight went to Glenrowan to look at...

By Simon Ruppert

Bushrangers no match for minor premier in prelim

Benalla’s under-16s put up a good fight, but were ultimately bundled out of finals at...

By Alexander Dabb

New penalties in force

Tougher penalties for ram-raiding will increase jail time.

Junior Bushrangers crowned champions

The Benalla under-12 Red side clinched premiership glory at the weekend.

By Alexander Dabb

Discover how Victoria plans to outsmart future bushfires with strategic burns

Forest Fire Management Victoria plans to take advantage of favourable weather and forest conditions across...

By Benalla Ensign

From mining to marmalade | Meet the couple reviving grandma's recipes with a fruity twist

Just under 12 months ago, Benalla’s Shane ‘Happy’ Blight went to Glenrowan to look at...

By Simon Ruppert

Bushrangers no match for minor premier in prelim

Benalla’s under-16s put up a good fight, but were ultimately bundled out of finals at...

By Alexander Dabb

New penalties in force

Tougher penalties for ram-raiding will increase jail time.

Local’s independent film to premiere on Benalla screen

By Benalla Ensign

Bushfire zone residents urged to be wary of fake tradies

Local’s independent film to premiere on Benalla screen

Jack Johnston’s Everything Grows In Eden will premiere at the Benalla Cinema in April.

By Benalla Ensign

Bushfire zone residents urged to be wary of fake tradies

Victorians whose properties have been damaged by the 2026 bushfires have been urged to be...

Regional

Enjoy classic cars and family fun

Vintage vehicles, electric buses, school bands and more will descend on Shepparton Showgrounds.

By Ashley Darling

Enjoy classic cars and family fun

Echuca umpire claims Rising Star award at State Titles

Young Peyton shares special moment with mother Nerolie.

By Christian Marchetti

Echuca umpire claims Rising Star award at State Titles

Gallery | Wild weekend marks 50 years at Kyabram Fauna Park

Children enjoyed bouncing castles, face painting and splash park adventures at the park’s 50th anniversary...

Gallery | Wild weekend marks 50 years at Kyabram Fauna Park

Easter holiday confidence

Deniliquin's fuel supply remains stable despite rising prices, ensuring Easter plans can proceed without disruption...

By Eamon Kurta, Zoe McMaugh

Easter holiday confidence

Woman airlifted after Toc crash

A woman in her 40s was airlifted in critical condition after a head-on collision with...

By Southern Riverina News

Woman airlifted after Toc crash

Community unites for Melanoma

More than 100 Cobram-Barooga residents participated in the Melanoma March on Sunday to raise awareness...

Community unites for Melanoma

Barrabill House resident funds fresh new wheels for aged care residents

Ninety-four-year-old Ian McBean has donated a bus to the aged care facility he’s called home...

By Billie Davern

Barrabill House resident funds fresh new wheels for aged care residents

Nanneella prepares for Festival of Small Halls

Nanneella is set to host the Festival of Small Halls this weekend.

By Lua Ikenasio

Nanneella prepares for Festival of Small Halls

Indigenous flags to go, for now

A draft proposal to amend protocols and remove the Indigenous and Torres Strait Island flags...

By Christine McKee

Indigenous flags to go, for now

Indigenous flags to go, for now

A draft proposal to amend protocols and remove the Indigenous and Torres Strait Island flags...

By Christine McKee

Indigenous flags to go, for now

Longwood gears up for Tones And I

Tones And I concert organisers seek corporate sponsors to cover operational costs and boost funds...

By Kelly Lucas-Carmody

Longwood gears up for Tones And I

Teachers celebrate 30 years

The inaugural staff of Echuca Primary School marked 30 years since the school opened on...

By Lua Ikenasio

Teachers celebrate 30 years

Agriculture

Livestock systems that matter

Most livestock producers aren’t chasing the latest trend.

By Country News

Trezac Arylex registration helping graziers extinguish fireweed

Riders compete for chance at international stage

Livestock systems that matter

Most livestock producers aren’t chasing the latest trend.

By Country News

Trezac Arylex registration helping graziers extinguish fireweed

Riders compete for chance at international stage

A little bit of love

Tiny hearts bring big hope to fire-hit landowners.

By Nicholas Spandler

Bushfire volunteers step up

BlazeAid volunteers rally to help farmers rebuild after Longwood fire devastation.

By Nicholas Spandler

Sediment trap tested

Straw bale sediment traps have been put to the test by heavy rainfall run-off

By Nicholas Spandler

Fodder for farmers

A convoy of trucks delivers vital hay to fire-hit farmers.

By Nicholas Spandler

Women unite for healing after bushfire on ‘signficant day’

“For a while, we were hour by hour, day by day and then week by...

By Bree Harding

Run-off threatens river life

Catchment Authority tackling risks to waterway life

By Nicholas Spandler

VFF leader to step down

Brett Hosking has signalled he will step down this year.

National & World

Queen Mary

Fairytale ending for Queen Mary's royal homecoming

Oil storage tanks

Under the pump: extra fuel to flow as premiers, PM meet

Sean Penn receives 'iron Oscar' during Ukraine visit

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Sean Penn receives 'iron Oscar' during Ukraine visit

At least 17 die in fighting on Sudan-Chad border

At least 17 die in fighting on Sudan-Chad border

State braces as cyclone looms but 'she'll be right'

Like many laid-back locals, Luke Pote doesn't usually stay up to date with weather advice...

Narelle

Treasurer promises 'ambitious' tax-reforming budget

Changes to the way capital gains and businesses are taxed are on the cards, as...

housing

Jobs data to help guide Reserve Bank's May rates move

Australia's jobs market is expected to give the Reserve Bank more to worry about.

Jobs

Iran's huge Gulf gas field struck in major escalation

Iran's huge Pars gas field has been hit in the first reported strikes on ‌Iranian...

By AAP Newswire

Iran's huge Gulf gas field struck in major escalation