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

News

Scam callers target region

A series of scam calls have been targeting people in Benalla in recent months.

Simon Ruppert
National

SA ‘will see records broken’ on Thursday

Adelaide could exceed its highest recorded temperature of 46.1C, toppling an 80-year-old heat record this week, as South Australia suffers extreme conditions.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Oamaru sticks her head out to win $22,000 Benalla Toyota Handicap

Benalla-based horses flew the local flag under a blazing 40°C sun to win two of the eight races run on their home track on Sunday.

Benalla Ensign
News

Locky disconnected as Telstra goes down

A LOCKINGTON resident was forced to walk a block in Wednesday’s 45C heat to call an ambulance after Telstra landlines and mobiles went down for two days.

Riverine Herald
News

Mount Bruno toilet set to be removed

There’s a famous saying about what a bear does in the woods.

Simon Ruppert
News

Mount Bruno toilet set to be removed

There’s a famous saying about what a bear does in the woods.

Simon Ruppert
World

‘Amoral’ capitalism needs taming: Bono

Singer Bono has told the World Economic Forum that capitalism is not immoral, “it’s amoral”.

AAP Newswire
News

Wall to Wall festival returns

Heading into its fifth consecutive year, Benalla’s Wall to Wall festival continues to be a pioneer in the unifying nature of street art for rural communities.

Benalla Ensign
News

Drop in for brekkie with birds

Locals will get a unique opportunity to dine with the birds this year, when North Central Catchment Management Authority throws its annual Breakfast with the Birds event next month.

Country News
Finance

Christmas spending ‘rather weak’: NAB

Retail spending in Australia appears to have been “fairly weak” over Christmas after thrifty locals hit by weak wage growth exploited Black Friday sales.

AAP Newswire
World

‘Amoral’ capitalism needs taming: Bono

Singer Bono has told the World Economic Forum that capitalism is not immoral, “it’s amoral”.

AAP Newswire
News

Wall to Wall festival returns

Heading into its fifth consecutive year, Benalla’s Wall to Wall festival continues to be a pioneer in the unifying nature of street art for rural communities.

Benalla Ensign
News

Drop in for brekkie with birds

Locals will get a unique opportunity to dine with the birds this year, when North Central Catchment Management Authority throws its annual Breakfast with the Birds event next month.

Country News
Finance

Christmas spending ‘rather weak’: NAB

Retail spending in Australia appears to have been “fairly weak” over Christmas after thrifty locals hit by weak wage growth exploited Black Friday sales.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

News

Body of former Shepparton woman found in WA’s Pilbara

A search has resumed for former Shepparton mother Felicity Shadbolt, who went missing while bushwalking in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

John Lewis
News

Suspect was leaking cash: $100 notes littered floor

AN ECHUCA man who stole more than $80,000 was caught when his jacket started leaking $50 and $100 notes while he was in Echuca Police Station for an unrelated drug infraction.

Riverine Herald
Lifestyle

A life too short but a life well lived

CAROL McFarlane loved her husband Allan for more than 50 years and was married to him for 48. He was a very special person in her life.

Riverine Herald
News

I was abused in broad daylight: Motorist stops to sexually harass a young Riverine Herald journalist

AS CHILDREN, boys and girls alike, we are told to never talk to strangers.

Kimberley Price
News

Concern over rubbish bin contamination in Shepparton

While contamination of the city’s green organic bins currently sits at about 3-4 per cent, contamination of the yellow and red bins appears to be of greater concern.

Shepparton News
News

Climate change grants for regional communities

Climate change could be tackled at a regional level with the help of new Victorian Government grant funding.

Tara Whitsed
News

Liberal Candidate for Indi visits Benalla

With a Federal election just around the corner Benalla is hosting its fair share of politicians who will be fighting it out for the seat of Indi.

Benalla Ensign
National

Get ready for heat, fire risk, Vic warned

Victorians are being warned to brace for hot conditions and a cool change reminiscent of the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Beating heat in splash park

Aquamoves Lakeside Shepparton was the place to shelter from the heat this week as temperatures soared into the 40s and the sun beamed down from above.

Shepparton News
World

Indian temple woman kicked out of home

The family of a woman who caused a stir in India earlier this month by going into a temple has locked her out of home.

AAP Newswire
Dairy

Cows and farmers keep cool

‘‘Milk earlier and milk later.’’

Rodney Woods

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Local

News

Mount Bruno toilet set to be removed

There’s a famous saying about what a bear does in the woods.

Simon Ruppert
News

Wall to Wall festival returns

Heading into its fifth consecutive year, Benalla’s Wall to Wall festival continues to be a pioneer in the unifying nature of street art for rural communities.

Benalla Ensign
Sport

Oamaru sticks her head out to win $22,000 Benalla Toyota Handicap

Benalla-based horses flew the local flag under a blazing 40°C sun to win two of the eight races run on their home track on Sunday.

Benalla Ensign
News

Liberal Candidate for Indi visits Benalla

With a Federal election just around the corner Benalla is hosting its fair share of politicians who will be fighting it out for the seat of Indi.

Benalla Ensign
News

Ian Moss to perform in Wangaratta

Ian Moss will take to Wangaratta’s Performing Arts Centre stage on February22.

Kimberley Price
Sport

A-grade starts new year with win

Benalla Bushrangers’ A-grade side celebrated its restart to the cricket season after the Christmas break with a win against Greta at Greta.

Benalla Ensign
News

Benalla Shorts film festival offers bigger prizes

The Benalla Shorts film festival will return this year, once again being run alongside Wall to Wall.

Simon Ruppert
Sport

Benalla golf

Benalla

Benalla Ensign
News

Council caught in rates bungle

One unlucky Benalla ratepayer has been caught up in an overpayment issue that has seen property owners across Victoria pay more than $4 million too much.

Benalla Ensign
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EVENTS
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...

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Simone Dunne
Events

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...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Nagambie Farmers Market

The Nagambie Farmers’ Market is located at Tahbilk Winery. Estabished in 1860, Tahbilk Winery is one of Australia’s top family-owned wineries, producing a range of heritage wines, and boasts carbon neutral status and eco-tourism. Shop...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Kinglake Produce and Artisian Market

Our humble community market started in 2010 in the heart of the Kinglake Township. Where local farmers thought there was need to provide the community with a range of fresh locally grown produce at the one convenient location on a regular basis...

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Simone Dunne
News

Summer snaps

Thank you to everyone who has entered The Ensign’s amateur photography competition. Apologies if we left your photo out this week — the field is strong and we only have limited space.

Benalla Ensign
Sport

Autumn comp starts soon

Wednesday evening competition

Benalla Ensign

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Regional

News

Climate change grants for regional communities

Climate change could be tackled at a regional level with the help of new Victorian Government grant funding.

Tara Whitsed
News

Kids motorbikes have been stolen

POLICE are investigating the theft of two children’s motorbikes after they were reported stolen from a Tongala property early on December 22.

Kyabram Free Press
News

School leaders celebrated at presentation night

Hazel Glowrey and Jake Herberte were announced as the Edward Public School captains for 2019, at the school’s presentation night last month.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Locky disconnected as Telstra goes down

A LOCKINGTON resident was forced to walk a block in Wednesday’s 45C heat to call an ambulance after Telstra landlines and mobiles went down for two days.

Riverine Herald
News

Enrol your child at family owned learning centre

Finley’s Early Learning Centre is a family owned and run long day care centre, catering for all children from six weeks of age to five years.

Southern Riverina News
News

Helping hand for Cobram cinema project

Pat Barrett’s Tyre Service has helped bring the big screen just a little closer to Cobram with a $1667.40 donation for the Cobram cinema project.

Cobram Courier
News

Good deeds in to beat heat

As the temperature rose, staff at Ray White in Seymour helped out those who were in need of some hydration.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Water supply warning

COLIBAN Water is reminding customers to be prepared with an alternative source of water for their fire plans this season.

Campaspe News
News

Heroic dad inspires fight against MND

YOUNG champion lawn bowler Daniel Woodrow, a key player in the 24-hour bowls marathon at Heathcote on Australia Day this weekend, has more than one very good reason to put his energy behind the innovative local charity fundraising event.

McIvor Times
News

Fun movie night at Tatura Pool

It was all fun and games at the Tatura Pool on Saturday night.

Laura Briggs
News

1200 tonnes removed from tyre stockpile

Approximately one quarter of the Numurkah tyre stockpile, an estimated 1,200 tonnes of waste tyres, has been removed since mid-December. Environment Protection Authority Victoria’s (EPA) North East Region Manager Emma Knights says the disposal of...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Ski club to host Australia Day

Mulwala Water Ski Club has everything in place to host this year’s Federation Council Australia Day celebrations this Saturday, January 26 in its beautiful lagoon area of Lake Mulwala. “Yes, it’s our first time. We put our hand up to host the...

Robert Muir
Sport

Old Students with big chase on its hands

Mooroopna is in the box seat to grab another Haisman Shield win when play resumes tomorrow, but Old Students will go down swinging.

Alex Mitchell

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Rural

News

Drop in for brekkie with birds

Locals will get a unique opportunity to dine with the birds this year, when North Central Catchment Management Authority throws its annual Breakfast with the Birds event next month.

Country News
Water

Call for royal commission

Southern Riverina Irrigators has called for a royal commission into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, saying the current plan lacks transparency and accountability.

Alana Christensen
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
Dairy

Cows and farmers keep cool

‘‘Milk earlier and milk later.’’

Rodney Woods
Livestock

Open day will focus on bulls

Brian and Wayne Mobbs, of High Spa Angus in Daylesford, are hoping 2019 is a kinder year to all in terms of weather and market conditions.

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
News

Long flight to see birds

How far would you travel for a ‘chook show’?

Country News
Horticulture

Fruit feels the burn

Extra expenses are falling on fruit and vegetable growers as sweltering conditions continue to hit the region.

Country News
Dairy

Saving paddock trees

An alarming decline in the number of paddock trees across the Goulburn Murray region has prompted a campaign to protect as many of the scattered trees as possible.

Country News
News

New look for farmers

They say you can’t judge a book by its cover and a new publication shows you also can’t judge a farmer by a stereotype image.

Alana Christensen
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

Long history of show ribbons

GLOMAR HOLSTEIN Stud, at Bundalaguah in Victoria, has a long history of involvement in International Dairy Week. Robert, Lynette and Justin Johnston have been showing cows and heifers and been involved in youth development activities for the past 30...

Jeanette Severs
Water

Funds for Speak Up

Water advocacy group Speak Up has been the beneficiary of last year’s Deniliquin Truck Show, with the truck show committee donating $3000 from last year’s event to the campaign.

Country News
Cropping

Corn drinks up sun and water

While the hot summer is wilting some pastures a few irrigated summer crops are thriving.

Country News
From the Experts

New tech helps manage cows

A NEW cow ‘fit bit’ is making it easier to diagnose sick cows and influence management decisions around fertility and performance. Cow Manager uses a small ear tag to monitor and record cow activity, temperature, eating, rumination and resting...

Dairy News
News

Heat is too much

A delightful wildlife encounter at Strathmerton has had a sad ending.

Country News

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National & World

National

SA ‘will see records broken’ on Thursday

Adelaide could exceed its highest recorded temperature of 46.1C, toppling an 80-year-old heat record this week, as South Australia suffers extreme conditions.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Christmas spending ‘rather weak’: NAB

Retail spending in Australia appears to have been “fairly weak” over Christmas after thrifty locals hit by weak wage growth exploited Black Friday sales.

AAP Newswire
World

‘Amoral’ capitalism needs taming: Bono

Singer Bono has told the World Economic Forum that capitalism is not immoral, “it’s amoral”.

AAP Newswire
World

Indian temple woman kicked out of home

The family of a woman who caused a stir in India earlier this month by going into a temple has locked her out of home.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

All Too Huiying races to Sandown victory

All Too Huiying has notched his first win since the spring of 2017, dominating a race at Sandown from the front in his third start for the Darren Weir stable.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Injured McGovern to play in AFL pre-season

West Coast defender Jeremy McGovern underwent surgery last year after his broken ribs from the grand final failed to heal properly.

AAP Newswire
National

Get ready for heat, fire risk, Vic warned

Victorians are being warned to brace for hot conditions and a cool change reminiscent of the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Spike Lee likes his Oscar odds

Spike Lee has finally won his first directing Academy Award nomination for BlacKkKlansman.

AAP Newswire
National

Palmer loses bid to stop criminal charge

Queensland businessman Clive Palmer has failed in his attempt to stop criminal charges being brought by ASIC.

AAP Newswire