EDITOR'S PICKS

National

Shorten backs climate change ‘investments’

Labor Leader Bill Shorten has tried to change the conversation around his ambitious climate change policies, describing them as investments rather than costs.

AAP Newswire

Come and get a kick

To kick a goal like Erin Phillips or take a mark like Buddy Franklin, that’s the dream for little kids looking to take those first steps on to the footy field.

Benalla Ensign

Gunning for vegan terrorists

SHOOTERS, Fishers and Farmers Party say the NSW Government has allowed animal rights’ terrorists to flourish by refusing to criminalise their destructive behaviour.

Riverine Herald

2 hours ago

Sheds and more

Best Leisure Industries on Irwin Rd is continuing to expand its Best Lifestyle Units business alongside its manufacturing and construction of sheds, carports and bars.

Benalla Ensign

Sheds and more

Best Leisure Industries on Irwin Rd is continuing to expand its Best Lifestyle Units business alongside its manufacturing and construction of sheds, carports and bars.

Benalla Ensign

US says Huawei funded by China spy agency

The CIA has accused Huawei of receiving funding from three branches of China’s state security apparatus, according to a report in the Times of London.

AAP Newswire

Walsh calls for population plan

The Nationals have accused Premier Dan Andrews of operating a ‘‘Melbourne-centric agenda’’, which they say is strangling growth in country communities.

Benalla Ensign

Powercor fined

Electricity distributor Powercor has received a hefty fine after tree branches clashed with powerlines, starting fires across regional Victoria.

Country News

Finance

National Enquirer being sold

The National Enquirer is being sold, but Financial terms were not immediately disclosed for the deal, which included two other American Media tabloids.

AAP Newswire

US says Huawei funded by China spy agency

The CIA has accused Huawei of receiving funding from three branches of China’s state security apparatus, according to a report in the Times of London.

AAP Newswire

Walsh calls for population plan

The Nationals have accused Premier Dan Andrews of operating a ‘‘Melbourne-centric agenda’’, which they say is strangling growth in country communities.

Benalla Ensign

Powercor fined

Electricity distributor Powercor has received a hefty fine after tree branches clashed with powerlines, starting fires across regional Victoria.

Country News

Finance

National Enquirer being sold

The National Enquirer is being sold, but Financial terms were not immediately disclosed for the deal, which included two other American Media tabloids.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

Shepparton man caught travelling at 191km/h

Shepparton Highway Patrol officers nabbed a driver allegedly travelling at 191km/h in Shepparton about 11.50pm last night. The 20-year-old probationary driver was detected in an 80km/h zone on Goulburn Valley Highway. The Shepparton man had his...

Madeleine Caccianiga

Benalla Ensign

Man killed in deer attack at Moyhu.

Shocking news out of Moyhu where a man has died and a woman has sustained serious injuries after being attacked by an animal - thought to be a deer. Police have confirmed that the man was pronounced dead at the scene and the woman has been flown to...

Simon Ruppert

Benalla Ensign

Pet deer kills owner - update

Wangaratta Police have released a statement on the incident in Moyhu this morning that led to the death of a 46 year-old man. Police will prepare a report for the Coroner following the death of a man in Moyhu this morning. Emergency services...

Simon Ruppert

Two years jail for terrifying knife attack and home invasion

A KNIFE-WIELDING burglar who terrified an Echuca couple during a violent home invasion will spend at least two years in jail.

Riverine Herald

15 Apr 2019

Lifestyle

Surgeons had to put our little man back together

Levi was a first child for Tahlia and Leigh West and everything seemed to be going so well. Until Tahlia went into labour. Senior writer IVY JENSEN talked with the couple about the day their world turned upside down and how lucky they feel to have their little man home with them

Riverine Herald

Shepparton man caught travelling at 191km/h

Madeleine Caccianiga

Delightful comedy

Screening this weekend is the delightful British comedy, Swimming With Men (M), starring Charlotte Riley, Rob Brydon and Rupert Graves. Accountant Eric’s job is a drag and he is not getting any younger.

Benalla Ensign

National

We’re transparent on water purchases: PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison insists there has been plenty of transparency over $80 million of water purchases under the Murray-Darling basin plan.

AAP Newswire

Galleries

Collingwood stars visit the Goulburn Valley

1. Bella Woods.

Shepparton News

Mueller report poses dilemma for Democrats

The Mueller report is damning and shocking in parts, but was no death blow to Donald Trump - and that mixed message threatens to split Democrats.

AAP Newswire

Dairy woman is finalist

A Western District farmer is among the top contendors in a competition testing the results of topping up trace minerals in cattle and sheep. Animal health company Virbac Australia says over the past 12 months, seven livestock producers have been...

Dairy News

Local

Sheds and more

Best Leisure Industries on Irwin Rd is continuing to expand its Best Lifestyle Units business alongside its manufacturing and construction of sheds, carports and bars.

Benalla Ensign

Walsh calls for population plan

The Nationals have accused Premier Dan Andrews of operating a ‘‘Melbourne-centric agenda’’, which they say is strangling growth in country communities.

Benalla Ensign

Come and get a kick

To kick a goal like Erin Phillips or take a mark like Buddy Franklin, that’s the dream for little kids looking to take those first steps on to the footy field.

Benalla Ensign

Delightful comedy

Benalla Ensign

Planned burns begin across Hume region

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is preparing to start its planned burning program to reduce the threat of bushfires to the community and environment in the Hume region.

Benalla Ensign

Twice as nice

Benalla Ensign

2 hours ago

Help wildlife

A recent ‘‘Wildlife Rescue info with Clean Up Day’’ organised by the Friends of Winton Wetlands has been hailed a success by organisers.

Benalla Ensign

Clubs to benefit from ‘Roll Back Clock’ funding

Bowls clubs around Benalla could be set to directly benefit from $1.2 million of funding for Bowls Australia to develop its ‘‘Roll Back the Clock’’ program.

Benalla Ensign

Mayor appointed on key panel

Strathbogie Shire Mayor Amanda McClaren is among a high-quality field of applicants appointed to the 2019 Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel (LGMAP).

Benalla Ensign

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EVENTS

Euroa Village Farmers Market

Come along & support the Euroa Village Farmers’ Market, proudly presented by the Rotary Club with the support of the Strathbogie Shire Council & the State Government of Victoria. Proudly accredited with the Victorian Farmers Markets...

Simone Dunne

20 Apr

Yarck Country Market

The Yarck Country Market takes place at the Yarck Hall on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00am to 1:30pm. The market helps to fund the hall maintenance and provides an outlet for local produce, jams, craft, plants and drinks including...

Simone Dunne

20 Apr

Tocumwal Foreshore Market

Tocumwal Foreshore Markets Yes, we have grown a little since the Tocumwal Foreshore Market began in 1978 with Lynne and Chris George at the helm and today we are very pleased and thank them for having the inspiration and vision to start this great...

Simone Dunne

21 Apr

Flowerdale Community Market

The Flowerdale Community Market is held on the third Sunday of every month from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The Market is located at the Flowerdale Hall at 3380 Whittlesea-Yea Road, Flowerdale, Victoria. You can enjoy a delicious devonshire tea or some hot...

Simone Dunne

21 Apr

RONE Empire studied

More than 40 students from Benalla travelled to the Dandenong Ranges earlier this month to tour an art exhibition from the highly acclaimed street artist RONE.

Benalla Ensign

Benalla bowls

Benalla

Benalla Ensign

Regional

Shepparton man caught travelling at 191km/h

Madeleine Caccianiga

New funding for cultural rescue

THE National Library of Australia has announced the 2018 community heritage grants program which is providing grants of up to $15,000 to assist in the preservation of cultural heritage collections of national significance.

Kyabram Free Press

Quality fish caught locally

Fantastic to see so many anglers getting out and about over the past couple of weeks and also the quality of fish being caught.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Gunning for vegan terrorists

SHOOTERS, Fishers and Farmers Party say the NSW Government has allowed animal rights’ terrorists to flourish by refusing to criminalise their destructive behaviour.

Riverine Herald

2 hours ago

Healthy eating program was a hit in local schools

Did you know that only five per cent of New South Wales children are eating enough vegetables?

Southern Riverina News

Deputy challenged to get Prime Minister to visit region

Berrigan Shire Mayor Matt Hannan has challenged Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack to get Prime Minister Scott Morrison to visit the local area.

Cobram Courier

Recycling efforts rate Strathbogie second in state

Strathbogie Shire is strides ahead in the recycling game.

Seymour Telegraph

Glide into Strathallan says group

THE Echuca Kanyapella Landcare Group is encouraging people in the twin towns to make a trip to visit the Strathallan Glider Sanctuary after a recent tour there.

Campaspe News

Come and see Authors Up Close and personal

ON SATURDAY, April 27, Heathcote’s Palling Bros Brewery and Mudwood Studio in conjunction with Northern Books, will host Authors Up Close.

McIvor Times

Young and old learn about bats

Nearly 200 locals have flocked to Tatura’s Cussen Park to learn about bats.

Tatura Guardian

West Corurgan celebrates 50 years

The West Corurgan private irrigation scheme celebrated its 50th anniversary at their original pumps sight in Corowa on Friday. Close to a hundred people gathered at the original sight for a luncheon, and to hear board members of past and present...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Corowa-Wahgunyah Good Friday Appeal receives massive boost

The 2019 Good Friday Appeal tally for Corowa-Wahgunyah has received a massive boost thanks to the generosity of local farmers and stock agents, with close to $13,000 being raised through a sheep drive at the Corowa saleyards on Monday. Steve...

Corowa Free Press

FFA Cup: Casey Comets v GV Suns preview

Four Goulburn Valley Suns youngsters could be in line for some action when the Orangemen begin their FFA Cup tonight.

Alex Mitchell

Rural

Powercor fined

Electricity distributor Powercor has received a hefty fine after tree branches clashed with powerlines, starting fires across regional Victoria.

Country News

Water

Water for Campaspe

Up to 900Ml of environmental water will be sent down the Campaspe River across six days this month, and then up to 40Ml a day until winter.

Country News

7 hours ago

Animal Health

Proof how critical calf care is

Half of a cow’s lifetime height and growth is achieved in the first six months of its life, according to a visiting American calf-rearing specialist. David Kuehnel was raised on a family farm in Wisconsin, which reared 1200 specially-fed veal...

Dairy News

Dairy woman is finalist

Dairy News

Livestock

Calls for input to reference group

DataGene is on the lookout for dairy farmers who keep meticulous records to join Ginfo, the industry’s national reference group for genetic information.

Country News

Markets

The rise of dairy alternative drinks in Australian supermarkets

Australians love dairy products and consume more dairy per capita than most other developed countries. In 2018 Australians drank close to 102 litres of milk per person with a proportion accounted for in coffees. More recently there has been an...

Sofia Omstedt

Government focus on farm productivity

The Federal Government is investing $5.93million in new research, extension and adoption to boost farm productivity through well managed dams and shelterbelts. The project will also measure the biodiversity benefits of farm dams and shelterbelts.

Country News

Horticulture

Horticulture code changes in place, despite grower opposition

Changes to the Horticulture Code officially came into effect on Monday, despite widespread opposition from the industry.

Country News

16 Apr 2019

Drone sensor trial measuring nutrients in pasture

Imagine using a drone to fly over a couple of hundred hectares of pasture and within hours all the information about its biomass and nutrient levels are on your phone or computer. Sounds a bit too good to be true? Well, welcome to the future of...

Dairy News

Paddlers pick up river trash

A special clean-up team hit the Goulburn River on April 7 hoping to reinvigorate the waterways and native surrounds.

Ashlea Witoslawski

Machinery & Products

For sale: wear and tear on patience

Buying things is easy, most of the time. Not as easy as it should be, of course. I for one have had far too many experiences along the lines of “Sorry mate, is me coming here to spend my money at your establishment an inconvenience to you?” In...

John Droppert

Management

Spot on with grazing management

Jan Giliam focuses on grazing management and benchmarks profit by how much of that home-grown pasture feeds his milking herd. To do that, he relies on an annual rainfall of about 1000 mm to produce grass and 2000 wrapped bales of pasture silage. He...

Jeanette Severs

Water

Go fishing for cash

The angler who bags the biggest overall Murray cod at the GoFish Nagambie competition will come away with $80000 in cash.

Tara Whitsed

Cropping

Herbicide resistance link

Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation research has shown a link between cropping practices and the evolution of herbicide resistance in the weed annual rye-grass, highlighting the need to rotate chemical and non-chemical weed control.

Country News

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

Deputy PM faces challenge

Michael McCormack slid into the deputy prime ministership in the slipstream of Barnaby Joyce’s lurid soap opera.

Country News

National & World

National

Shorten backs climate change ‘investments’

Labor Leader Bill Shorten has tried to change the conversation around his ambitious climate change policies, describing them as investments rather than costs.

AAP Newswire

Finance

National Enquirer being sold

The National Enquirer is being sold, but Financial terms were not immediately disclosed for the deal, which included two other American Media tabloids.

AAP Newswire

US says Huawei funded by China spy agency

The CIA has accused Huawei of receiving funding from three branches of China’s state security apparatus, according to a report in the Times of London.

AAP Newswire