Benalla Ensign

GALLERY | Benalla Little Athletics - Friday, November 29 meet

Benalla Little Athletics is in the midst of its summer season. Benalla Ensign’s Meg Saultry was down at Churchill Reserve on Friday November, 29 to capture some of the action from Benalla’s youngest athletes.

Meg Saultry

12 hours ago

New pool safety laws

Benalla’s pool owners will need to adhere to new pool-safety laws as of December 1. As of last Sunday it has been mandatory for owners of land where a swimming pool or spa is located, to register their pool or spa with their relevant council. In...

Simon Ruppert

7 hours ago

GALLERY | Excel Enduro Cup 2019

Winton Motor Raceway played host to a number of races across the weekend of November 30 and December 1. The Ensign’s Meg Saultry was trackside on Sunday to capture the action of the final races of the meet.

Meg Saultry

16 hours ago

GALLERY | Excel Enduro Cup 2019

Meg Saultry

16 hours ago

Benalla SES accredited and ready to save lives

The Victoria State Emergency Service Benalla Unit successfully completed their road rescue reaccreditation last week, allowing them to continue providing vital rescue services to those impacted on the road. The volunteers were presented with...

Simon Ruppert

10 hours ago

Starc inspires Benalla’s young athletes

Standing at 188cm, Commonwealth Games gold medallist Brandon Starc may have towered over the young athletes at Benalla Little Athletics’ weekly meet last Friday night.

Meg Saultry

Most popular

Women jailed after insurance job led to bushfire

A judge has condemned the actions of a Shepparton mother who started a bushfire after setting her car alight in a bid to lodge a false insurance claim.

Liz Mellino

02 Dec 2019

Echuca West supermarket is getting closer to becoming a reality

A PLANNING amendment which could see action begin on a proposed Echuca West supermarket is currently out for public submissions.

Lachlan Durling

29 Nov 2019

Car crash at Karingal

A man was taken to hospital after driving his car through the wall of Seymour’s Karingal nursing home this morning. Police were called to the scene just after 9am where an elderly man had accidentally hit the accelerator and driven through an...

David Rak

Tatura residents furious with putrid smell coming from the town’s water tower

This sight of Tatura resident Tom Matarazzo sitting peacefully in his garden is rare, because for the past 12 months an increasingly unbearable smell has wafted through his backyard from the Goulburn Valley Water tower located down the road. For the...

Morgan Dyer

29 Nov 2019

Trial begins for Mooroopna murder

The Supreme Court trial of a man charged with murder of another man at Mooroopna last year has started.

Liz Mellino

In the archives: State Ballooning championships marred by wild weather

1969 Fifty years ago the Benalla Ensign used to cease publication during the Christmas period. Because of this we have no 50-year-old article to share this week. So in lieu of one, we are publishing this article taken from Back to Benalla 1960 -...

Meg Saultry

10 hours ago

A forgotten tragedy

At 4.15am on September 7, 1943, a B-24 Liberator heavy bomber operated by the US Army Air Force’s 403rd Bombardment Squadron stood ready for takeoff at Jackson’s Strip, Port Moresby. The bomber, ‘Pride of the Cornhuskers&rsquo...

Simon Ruppert

11 hours ago

Secret Garden heads for Dookie

Simon Ruppert

EVENTS

Riverlinks presents Our Christmas Favourites – An Afternoon Delight

What: A festive quartet to start your Christmas season. When: 2 pm to 3:30 pm. Where: Riverlinks Eastbank, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton. Cost: Riverlinks Members $21.50. Non-members $26.50. Groups (6+) $21.50 each. Includes Devonshire...

Ilias Bakalla

5 Dec

Toolamba Carols in the Park

What: Local guest artists, choirs, and food stalls supporting local Toolamba service and community clubs. When: 5:30 pm Where: The grassy area out the back of the Toolamba Junction Hotel, 24 Wren St, Toolamba. Cost: Free. More information...

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Ilias Bakalla

6 Dec

44th Greater Shepparton Basketball Association Annual Tournament

What: A total of 222 teams have entered the tournament, which will attract in excess of 2000 athletes, 440 coaches and their families. When: Friday to Sunday. Friday from 6 pm, Sat and Sun from 8.30 am. Where: Shepparton Sports Stadium...

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Ilias Bakalla

6 Dec

Amy Newton Dance Studios presents Turn The Page

What: A dance tribute to novels and stories. When: 6 pm. Where: Riverlinks Eastbank, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton. Cost: Full $44. Concession $34. Student $34. Child (U12) $23. More information: Phone Riverlinks Box Office on 5832 9511

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Ilias Bakalla

6 Dec

Regional

Calls for mother and baby unit in Shepparton continue

The need for a mother and baby unit to be immediately funded in the area is “obvious”, according to Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell.

Morgan Dyer

12 days of Christmas in Ky

IT IS not just Santa coming to Kyabram this December. The Kyabram Chamber of Commerce and Industry has organised an exciting 12 Days of Christmas promotion. All purchases at member businesses during December will enter the draw to win a $300 gift...

Kyabram Free Press

18 hours ago

Almost 60 years of fighting fires

Kevin Barnes is a well-known born and bred Caldwell farmer, but what many might not know is that he is also a firefighter, serving the Rural Fire Service for almost 60 years. The 74 year-old is captain of the Caldwell Brigade and a member of the Mid...

Olivia Duffey

11 hours ago

The Lead

The Lead - December 5

TONIGHT on The Lead, Students from Echuca Specialist School and St Joseph’s College came together to take part in the Hands on Learning program where they built a pizza oven on the St Joseph’s campus

Riverine Herald

8 hours ago

New Finley Sergeant

A new sergeant was recently appointed to the Finley Police Station. Sgt Matthew Barham has turned away from the city life having served as a supervisor for a station in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney for the last three years. He is adjusting to his...

Daniel Hughes

10 hours ago

Pretty posters on display

Eye-catching artworks were on offer for all to see on Sunday at the first Cobram Lions Club Peace Poster Competion, with all the works on display at an art show put together with the help of Moira Arts and Culture Inc. Thirty-three entries were put...

Liam Nash

19 Nov 2019

Movie night this weekend

Seymour Uniting Church’s community movie night is back. Film fans can turn up on Saturday at the Uniting Church Hall at 11-13 Crawford St, Seymour, from 6.30 pm. The movie starts at 7 pm. Popcorn and drinks will be available for...

David Rak

11 hours ago

Peter Walsh demands progress on Random House

MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has yet again put a call out to the Victorian Government to finalise the sale of Rochester’s iconic and neglected Random House. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan gave assurances last...

Jared Prestwidge

13 hours ago

Ray White Heathcote celebrate eight years of Christmas giving

THIS Christmas, Ray White Heathcote will continue its popular tradition of giving with the return of ‘A little Ray of giving’. The inspiring Christmas campaign will see Ray White Heathcote partner with St Vincent de Paul Society to help...

Vanessa Wiltshire

Tatura residents furious with putrid smell coming from the town’s water tower

Morgan Dyer

29 Nov 2019

Ladies Probus celebrates 27th birthday

The Yarrawonga Ladies Probus celebrated their 27th birthday on Monday, November 11. In competition with Melbourne Cup Day and Oaks Day the meeting was a ‘hat day’. Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort provided a delicious morning tea and in the...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

9 hours ago

Murray Irrigation axes six

Murray Irrigation (MI) has announced the removal of at least six roles as part of Phase One of its Business Review, in response to pressures placed upon the business by ongoing dry conditions. MI CEO Phil Endley said the decision to reduce staff...

Corowa Free Press

PDFNL | 2019 best and fairests

BERRIGAN Gun talent Harley Middleton claimed a second best-and-fairest for the Saints with a strong season in the midfield and up forward. He beat runners-up Will Robinson and Adam Way to add this year’s award to his 2016 triumph. Rorri Phibbs...

Alex Mitchell

15 hours ago

Rural

Hundreds rally for Victoria’s wildlife

Hundreds of people from almost 45 conservation groups gathered on the steps of State Parliament in Melbourne for the Nature For Life Rally, to call for action in protecting Victoria’s wildlife and natural environment. The rally, on November 28...

Country News

19 hours ago

Water

Littleproud calls for leadership as NSW discuss pulling out of basin plan

Federal Water Minister David Littleproud has called for calm, leadership and common sense in the water debate in NSW. Mr Littleproud said it was important the NSW Government understood the full ramifications of withdrawing from the Murray-Darling...

Rodney Woods

03 Dec 2019

Animal Health

Know your fodder: feed testing facts

THIS SEASON there is the potential for a fodder supply shortage across Australia’s dairy regions. In times of low pasture supply, it is essential to carefully plan what the likely feed requirements will be for your herd and actively manage the...

Dairy News

11 Oct 2019

Dairy

Odgers re-elected to DA board

Dairy Australia’s re-elected chairman of the board says the last financial year was a tough one and none tougher for the Murray Dairy region in northern Victoria and the southern Riverina. Jeff Odgers from Ardmona said persistent, very dry...

Geoff Adams

Livestock

Lupin allowed into NSW to feed livestock

In a win for farmers, new biosecurity permits have opened lupin supply lines to feed livestock in drought-affected NSW. NSW DPI plant product integrity and standards manager Janine O’Donnell said access to new sources of lupin would help ease the...

Rodney Woods

03 Dec 2019

Markets

Australian milk production continues to slide, while global markets present opportunities

THE 2018–19 season will most certainly be remembered as an exceptionally challenging season for the Australian dairy industry. Universally high feed costs, record high temporary irrigation water costs and widespread dry seasonal conditions have...

Sofia Omstedt

12 Jul 2019

nabtrade raises $184,500 for Burrumbuttock Hay Runners

Following a bumper day of trade dedicated to supporting Aussie farmers in drought, nabtrade donated $184 500 to the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners. With Australia currently experiencing one of the most severe droughts on record, Australia’s...

Rodney Woods

21 hours ago

Horticulture

New podcast for horticultural growers

A new resource designed to arm horticultural growers with everything they need to grow their business has been released by Hort Innovation. The podcast series, titled Growing Matters, is now freely available to download or stream through Apple...

Rodney Woods

Dairy

Australian Dairy Conference registrations now open

Registrations are now open for the 2020 Australian Dairy Conference. The culture of the dairy industry will take centre stage at the Melbourne event, including the impacts of cultural aspects at a broader level and in relation to on-farm...

Rodney Woods

Helping drought-affected women have a brighter Christmas

The Murchison district has played a role in the collection of pamper packages for women affected by drought, just in time for Christmas. Murchison Neighbourhood House co-ordinator Jenny Lister received about 60 pamper packages after she advertised...

Jamieson Salter

Machinery & Products

Sneak peek of new tractor technology at AgQuip

VISITORS TO this year’s AgQuip Field Days from August 20 to 22 at Gunnedah enjoyed a sneak peek at the next generation in Case IH’s high-horsepower tractor technology. The new AFS Connect Magnum, powered by the company’s Advanced Farming...

Dairy News

13 Sep 2019

Management

Robotic technology embedded in farm’s future

TASMANIA’S DORNAUF Dairies has successfully transitioned its Gala Farm to the latest generation of voluntary milking technology following the installation of eight DeLaval VMS V300 milking robots. Farm owners Nick and Rebekah Dornauf say the...

Dairy News

26 Nov 2019

Water

Irrigators receive date for water trade rules

Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville has confirmed an interim regulation for tagged water use to begin on Thursday, December 12, pending final approval. “These changes will create an even playing field for northern Victorian irrigators...

Jamieson Salter

01 Dec 2019

Cropping

Understand the effects of carryover herbicides

To help growers better understand the issues involved, the Grains Research and Development Corporation has produced a fact sheet: Rotational constraints for pulse crops following the use of aminopyralid, clopyralid and picloram herbicides

Rodney Woods

06 Nov 2019

From the Experts

ABV release prompts sire review

The August release of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) and the upcoming joining season will have dairy farmers around the country thinking about the next best sires to use over their herds. While breeding enthusiasts will delve into great detail...

Dairy News

13 Sep 2019

headspace to host online mental health group chat

In response to the need for mental health support for regional and rural communities during the drought, headspace is hosting an online group chat about coping with stress. The group chat will take place on Thursday, December 5, between 6:30pm and...

Rodney Woods