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February 22, 2026

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Benalla and District League to be remembered with memorial game

The Benalla Saints and Past Players Association are organising a memorial game for the now...

Benalla comes together to welcome the Year of the Horse

On Saturday, February 28, Benalla will open its arms to one of the world’s most...

By Simon Ruppert

From apprentice to master: Tommy Day’s mural set to transform Wangaratta Railway Station.

Benalla street art fans will no doubt be familiar with Shaun Hossack, curator of Benalla’s original Wall to Wall festival, and Shepparton-based artist, Tommy Day, who completed a mural on the Benalla Senior Citizens’ Centre.

By Simon Ruppert

Hot air balloons, international pilots and a key-grab challenge! Benalla's skies are set to dazzle this April.

Discover the inspiring story of Benalla’s Charmaine Beggs, a true community hero recognised for her resilience and dedication.

From apprentice to master: Tommy Day’s mural set to transform Wangaratta Railway Station.

Benalla street art fans will no doubt be familiar with Shaun Hossack, curator of Benalla’s original Wall to Wall festival, and Shepparton-based artist, Tommy Day, who completed a mural on the Benalla Senior Citizens’ Centre.

By Simon Ruppert

Hot air balloons, international pilots and a key-grab challenge! Benalla's skies are set to dazzle this April.

Discover the inspiring story of Benalla’s Charmaine Beggs, a true community hero recognised for her resilience and dedication.

From apprentice to master: Tommy Day’s mural set to transform Wangaratta Railway Station.

Benalla street art fans will no doubt be familiar with Shaun Hossack, curator of Benalla’s...

By Simon Ruppert

Benalla’s little athletes headed to state titles

An impressive showing at the recent North Central Region track and field carnival has seen...

Lake Benalla is facing an unwanted invasion — here’s how you can help

The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority is calling on recreational users of Lake Benalla to...

By Simon Ruppert

Benalla and District League to be remembered with memorial game

The Benalla Saints and Past Players Association are organising a memorial game for the now...

Benalla comes together to welcome the Year of the Horse

On Saturday, February 28, Benalla will open its arms to one of the world’s most...

By Simon Ruppert

From apprentice to master: Tommy Day’s mural set to transform Wangaratta Railway Station.

Benalla street art fans will no doubt be familiar with Shaun Hossack, curator of Benalla’s...

By Simon Ruppert

Benalla’s little athletes headed to state titles

An impressive showing at the recent North Central Region track and field carnival has seen...

Lake Benalla is facing an unwanted invasion — here’s how you can help

The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority is calling on recreational users of Lake Benalla to...

By Simon Ruppert

Benalla invited to My Aged Care Community Connections event

New equipment to make free kinder accessible

Benalla invited to My Aged Care Community Connections event

Benalla Rural City Council is hosting a free My Aged Care Community Connections event.

New equipment to make free kinder accessible

The Victorian Government is aiming to make kinders more inclusive, accessible and welcoming for every...

Regional

Daring river escape after crash

A man crashed a car and then swam across a river to get away.

By Monique Preston

Daring river escape after crash

Feed local families by filling a bag

Food insecurity doubles; Crossenvale seeks support to fill 30 hampers for families.

By Ryan Bellingham

Feed local families by filling a bag

Kyabram’s Fairley participant swapped city lights for paddocks

Renee Pichler is on a journey to transform her town's future.

Kyabram’s Fairley participant swapped city lights for paddocks

Emergency services run livestock‑truck rollover exercise

A major training exercise tackles the rising issue of livestock-truck rollovers. What sparked this urgent...

Emergency services run livestock‑truck rollover exercise

Political attention

A political storm brews in Farrer as Sussan Ley steps down, sparking a fierce by-election...

By Southern Riverina News

Political attention

Farmers forgotten in Murray-Darling Basin Plan review

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says farmers have been largely forgotten about in the Murray–Darling...

By Cobram Courier

Farmers forgotten in Murray-Darling Basin Plan review

Historical society preserves Seymour’s past for the future

“The historical society should not be seen as a repository for old, grey-haired people —...

By Billie Davern

Historical society preserves Seymour’s past for the future

Rochester avoids bottom with rink wins

A good performance kept Rochy away from the wooden spoon.

By Matthew Kappos

Rochester avoids bottom with rink wins

Breaking news: Victorian Gov’t endorses Green Route for new Yarrawonga Mulwala Bridge

An announcement is expected at 5pm today confirming that the Victorian Transport Minister has approved...

By Christine McKee

Breaking news: Victorian Gov’t endorses Green Route for new Yarrawonga Mulwala Bridge

Corowa golf course to stay open thanks to some big-hitting help

Olympian and pro golfer Marcus Fraser announced at last night’s community meeting that the Corowa...

Corowa golf course to stay open thanks to some big-hitting help

Murderer told jury he ‘didn’t want any part’ in what was going on

Only one person was found guilty of teenager’s murder.

By Shepparton News

Murderer told jury he ‘didn’t want any part’ in what was going on

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

Sizzling competition at Tatura horse show

Western riders converged on Tatura Park for the 2026 Summer Sizzler hosted by the GV Quarter Horse & Western Riding Club.

By Ashley Darling

Big half-year profit for Bega Group

Immune ready guidelines

Sizzling competition at Tatura horse show

Western riders converged on Tatura Park for the 2026 Summer Sizzler hosted by the GV Quarter Horse & Western Riding Club.

By Ashley Darling

Big half-year profit for Bega Group

Immune ready guidelines

Pulse crop herbicide benefits continue to mount

Consistent control of grass weeds across indifferent seasons, including of herbicide-resistant types, and wider benefits...

By Country News

Tyrrell seeks answers on CFA decisions

The One Nation MP has challenged decisions made during recent bushfires.

Experience the Rochester Show for fireworks, laser tag and farm fun

Don’t miss any of the action on February 27 and 28.

AI digs deep into farming sector

AI is boosting farm efficiency, a Melbourne conference is told.

Health innovation in the GV

Event will feature national industry bodies alongside local leaders and innovators.

Udder confusion at council: ‘stolen’ cow was an inside job

The steer-ious disappearance that wasn’t.

By Monique Preston

Fencing relief for fire victims

Fencing wire from NSW is being delivered to Longwood farms.

By Country News

National & World

Ghislaine Maxwell

Ghislaine Maxwell fights release of more Epstein docs

The sun rises over power-generating wind turbines

Australia at climate crossroads as old fuel path tapers

Chris Baghsarian, 85-year-old man kidnapped from a home

Car fires linked to botched kidnapping of grandfather

Druzhba (Friendship) oil pipeline

Hungary and Slovakia pressure Ukraine over oil flow

Trump to raise global tariffs from 10 to 15 per cent

President Donald Trump says he will ‌raise temporary tariffs on almost all US imports from...

By AAP Newswire

Donald Trump

NASA astronauts' moon trip bumped into April

NASA's new moon rocket has suffered another setback, almost certain to bump astronauts' first lunar...

NASA's space launch system and the moon

Ex-UK PM Johnson calls for non-combat troops to Ukraine

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson says the UK and its European allies should immediately...

Boris Johnson

Trump to raise global tariffs from 10 to 15 per cent

President Donald Trump says he will ‌raise temporary tariffs on almost all US imports from...

By AAP Newswire

Donald Trump