EDITOR'S PICKS

Dead Melbourne woman’s mum speaks of loss

The mother and a cousin of the woman who died in a Melbourne brawl on the weekend are calling for justice, as police continue their investigation.

AAP Newswire

Bats lacking numbers

With some key players missing from their line-up, the Bats had a hard task in front of them against King Valley.

Georgia Smith

They are always boys at heart

THE Echuca-Moama Men’s Shed is set to benefit from new equipment thanks to Federal Government funding.

David Rak

7 minutes ago

Ride plans on agenda

The Bicycle Network is coming to Glenrowan tonight to meet with locals and discuss how community groups, businesses and tourism operators can get involved in the Great Victorian Bike Ride.

Benalla Ensign

Ride plans on agenda

The Bicycle Network is coming to Glenrowan tonight to meet with locals and discuss how community groups, businesses and tourism operators can get involved in the Great Victorian Bike Ride.

Benalla Ensign

Fourteen dead in Kabul blast as VP returns

At least 14 people have died and several more have been hurt after a suicide attack in Kabul greeted the return of Afghan vice president Abdul Rashid Dostum.

AAP Newswire

6 hours ago

Clark takes reins

New executive principal Tony Clark will deliver his mantra of ‘‘Equity and Excellence’’ to Benalla P-12 College after taking over the top job this term.

Simon Ruppert

Last year’s deer harvest largest on record

The new 2017 deer harvest report has revealed 106000 deer were taken by nearly 37000 licensed recreational deer hunters across Victoria, in what is the largest deer harvest on record.

Country News

Finance

Coopers takes can-do approach to Pale Ale

Changing tastes for beers in cans has led Coopers to add a tinnie option to its flagship Pale Ale range.

AAP Newswire

Fourteen dead in Kabul blast as VP returns

At least 14 people have died and several more have been hurt after a suicide attack in Kabul greeted the return of Afghan vice president Abdul Rashid Dostum.

AAP Newswire

6 hours ago

Clark takes reins

New executive principal Tony Clark will deliver his mantra of ‘‘Equity and Excellence’’ to Benalla P-12 College after taking over the top job this term.

Simon Ruppert

Last year’s deer harvest largest on record

The new 2017 deer harvest report has revealed 106000 deer were taken by nearly 37000 licensed recreational deer hunters across Victoria, in what is the largest deer harvest on record.

Country News

Finance

Coopers takes can-do approach to Pale Ale

Changing tastes for beers in cans has led Coopers to add a tinnie option to its flagship Pale Ale range.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

Tatura house damaged by fire

A Tatura property has suffered significant fire damage in the early hours of Monday morning. The Hogan St house was engulfed in flames when CFA units arrived. The road is set to be reopened shortly as CFA units from Mooroopna and Tatura have left...

Shepparton News

16 Jul 2018

Breaking News

Good news for Echuca Specialist School

Education Minister James Merlino will visit Echuca Specialist School today. His office confirmed the visit this morning and said he will make an announcement. More to come

Riverine Herald

16 Jul 2018

Entertainment

Emma O’Keeffe’s ready for next Ninja Warrior

Shepparton’s own ninja Emma O’Keeffe may have missed out on making it to the semi-finals of Australian Ninja Warrior, but she has vowed it will not be the last time you see her on your screens.

Liz Mellino

Wilson blasts critics of the port strategy

IN AN outburst of frustration Campaspe Shire councillor Leigh Wilson called out the haters on Tuesday night when council finally endorsed the Port Precinct vision and adopted the strategic direction.

Vivienne Duck

Women rush into their burning home to try and rescue 3 cats

TWO young women ran into a burning home on Thursday night to save their pets and finished up in Echuca hospital being treated for burns and smoke inhalation.

Vivienne Duck

17 Jul 2018

Fight the scourge

People are being encouraged to host a social event to help put an end to family violence.

Laura Briggs

37 minutes ago

Hume wild dog control concerns aired

The Cheshunt Wild Dog League met with Victorian State National MPs Steph Ryan and Peter Walsh last week to express concerns about controlling wild dogs in the Hume region.

Benalla Ensign

Too many hanging on the telephone: survey

Telco customers are having to spend an average of 13 days trying to get problematic service issues resolved, a survey has found.

AAP Newswire

Galleries

Wanganui Park Secondary College Debutante Ball

Wanganui Park Secondary College students celebrated their debutante ball on Saturday, June 30 at Eastbank

Reader Contributed

Documents on former Trump adviser released

The Trump administration has released documents once deemed top secret relating to the wiretapping of a onetime adviser to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.

AAP Newswire

20 hours ago

Dairy

Fonterra backs opening price

The opening milk price of $5.80/kgMS is a strong price relative to the industry and compared to last year, Fonterra Australia managing director Rene Dedoncker said early this week.

Rodney Woods

Local

Ride plans on agenda

The Bicycle Network is coming to Glenrowan tonight to meet with locals and discuss how community groups, businesses and tourism operators can get involved in the Great Victorian Bike Ride.

Benalla Ensign

Clark takes reins

New executive principal Tony Clark will deliver his mantra of ‘‘Equity and Excellence’’ to Benalla P-12 College after taking over the top job this term.

Simon Ruppert

Bats lacking numbers

With some key players missing from their line-up, the Bats had a hard task in front of them against King Valley.

Georgia Smith

Hume wild dog control concerns aired

The Cheshunt Wild Dog League met with Victorian State National MPs Steph Ryan and Peter Walsh last week to express concerns about controlling wild dogs in the Hume region.

Benalla Ensign

Spotlight on digital literacy

‘‘Future Work’’ is a stunning new project developed by Tomorrow Today to improve the employability of Benalla’s young people.

Benalla Ensign

Junior hockey

Under-10

Benalla Ensign

No better time to get on bike

Beautiful countryside, great country towns and a holiday atmosphere like no other are all part of the 35th edition of the Great Victorian Bike Ride.

Benalla Ensign

Milestone marked

A-grade

Benalla Ensign

Warming winter food

Benalla’s One Wild Apple Cafe, located in the laneway next to Target, has branched out into running events during the evening.

Benalla Ensign

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EVENTS

Events

Nagambie Farmers’ Market

The Nagambie Farmers’ Market is held on the fourth Sunday of each month from 10am to 2pm at the Tahbilk Winery. It features butter, bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, nuts, wine, olives, olive oil, beer, ice-cream, pies, flour, jams and...

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Jul

Country News

22 Jul

Events

Benalla Lakeside Craft & Farmers Market

Every fourth Saturday of the month including January. All funds raised are donated to the Benalla Community. Make it Bake it Grow it Sew it

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Jul

Ruth Jellif

28 Jul

Symes: Ryan pledge ‘stunt’

Labor’s Jaclyn Symes has accused Member for Euroa Steph Ryan of pulling an election-year stunt following a recent funding announcement.

Simon Ruppert

All Blacks soldier on

The Panthers had a challenge going into this week’s game against league-leaders Milawa.

Benalla Ensign

Regional

Fight the scourge

People are being encouraged to host a social event to help put an end to family violence.

Laura Briggs

37 minutes ago

KDHS celebrates NAIDOC Week with smoking ceremony

NAIDOC celebrations were held around the country last week, and in Kyabram the local health service held an event to remember ‘because of her, we can’.

Lachlan Durling

Deni Menshed is helping police look their best

The Deniliquin Menshed can now claim some responsibility for the professional appearance of our local police.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

They are always boys at heart

THE Echuca-Moama Men’s Shed is set to benefit from new equipment thanks to Federal Government funding.

David Rak

7 minutes ago

Comp. for young writers

Budding authors are being given the chance to have their work published in a new book.

Southern Riverina News

Feeding most in need

It is the drought relief organisation which never seems to stop, highlighting how desperate the situation is for NSW farmers.

Cobram Courier

Old school site use questioned

Concerns have been raised by Member for Euroa Steph Ryan surrounding the future of the former Seymour East Primary School site.

Seymour Telegraph

Clubs agree on a merger

A NEW era begins — the Rochester Tigers and Rochester United cricket clubs will officially merge to form the Rochester Cricket Club.

Andrew Johnston

From the O’Keefe to simply amazing

TONI Gracia (pictured at the finish of her own enduro event), who kindly acted as a volunteer at the 2018 O’Keefe Challenge, recently participated in the American Western States.

McIvor Times

Kids’ camp leaders needed

Avis Weller from Girgarre is seeking leaders for a children’s holiday camp organisation.

Laura Briggs

Farmland values soar

The values of farmland in the district have more than doubled over the last two decades and larger farmers are becoming bigger. A recent report by Rural Bank indicates that northern Victoria values have soared from under $2,000 per hectare in 1997...

Jared Loughnan

A picture paints 1000 words

It’s true that a picture paints one thousand words. Billy Doolan, better known as Billy Doo, might paint with small, precise, intricate lines and dots, but behind the paint lays a big, deep and meaningful message. Born in Palm Island near...

Jarryd Barca

Right said Jed as Tigers take big step forward

Katamatite did its chances of playing finals absolutely no harm in a remarkable 100-point destruction of Katunga in round 16 of Picola District Football League.

Alex Mitchell

7 minutes ago

Rural

Last year’s deer harvest largest on record

The new 2017 deer harvest report has revealed 106000 deer were taken by nearly 37000 licensed recreational deer hunters across Victoria, in what is the largest deer harvest on record.

Country News

Water

Users get their total allocation

Groundwater licence holders in the Lower Campaspe Valley Water Supply Protection Area have a 100 per cent allocation for the 2018-19 season.

Country News

16 hours ago

Animal Health

Do you have the facts on mycoplasma?

MYCOPLASMA IN dairy herds is a topical issue. Much of the media coverage has related to farm biosecurity, management options and the decision to eradicate. This article discusses mycoplasma in relation to animal health: how does Mycoplasma cause...

Gemma Chuck

Dairy

Fonterra backs opening price

The opening milk price of $5.80/kgMS is a strong price relative to the industry and compared to last year, Fonterra Australia managing director Rene Dedoncker said early this week.

Rodney Woods

Livestock

Invest in rams to lift profits

The time is right for sheep producers to capitalise on record high lamb and wool prices by investing in genetic and big data technologies, which are continuing to come down in price.

Country News

Markets

Tide turns but more needed to lift confidence

THE NEW dairy season has just commenced, and there is already plenty to keep track of. We have seen some of the highest opening prices ever announced coincide with farmer confidence hitting a multi-year low, more farmers than ever changing processor...

John Droppert

Equine

Equestrian elation

Bendigo’s Catherine McCauley College has taken out victory in the school teams event at the inter-school equestrian event held in Elmore recently.

Country News

Horticulture

Melons in comeback

Australia’s rockmelon industry is getting a helping hand from the Federal Government to help it recover from a deadly listeria outbreak that gutted the industry.

Country News

12 Jul 2018

Burra Foods to pay for more fat

BURRA SUPPLIERS have the opportunity to be paid on a 1:1 fat to protein ratio, reflecting the strong market returns for fat. Burra suppliers had the option before the start of the season of selecting either a 1:2 fat to protein ratio or the 1:1 fat...

Dairy News

New habitat for wildlife at Kyabram

The viewing platform on top of Brown Snake Hill is a prime bird-watching location.

Country News

Machinery & Products

What to look for in a feed mixer

UNIFORMLY MIXED feed components provide better nutrition, improved feed efficiency and cost, and the opportunity to reduce wastage. In dry times, when much of the feed can be purchased off farm with higher costs, efficiency is even more critical...

Dairy News

Management

Water loss causes change in thinking

USING WATER in the right place at the right time is the key to future success for a young Western Australian dairy farming family. From Benger, two hours south of Perth, Mick and Sophia Giumelli are transforming their farm to reduce costs and the...

Rick Bayne

Water

Research highlights challenges

Murray-Darling Basin Authority chief executive Phillip Glyde said new research highlighted the opportunities and challenges for water managers in incorporating cultural flows into Australia’s water management framework.

Country News

Cropping

Consider silage options carefully

Making spring silage will depend on seasonal conditions that enable a genuine surplus of forage to grow or a major problem in cropping areas such as drought, late frost or hail where silage may be a salvage exercise.

Country News

15 hours ago

From the Experts

Bringing new pastures on line

GETTING YOUR grazing rotation right is critical to maximise your pasture production. A well-managed rotation will help not only to boost pasture intake per cow but enable a more effective use of supplements. Establishing a rotation with newly sown...

Dairy News

22 Apr 2018

Hardy-heads brought back from the brink

Four Victorian agencies have been working quietly in the state’s north to stave off the extinction of one of Australia’s most endangered native fish — with impressive results.

Country News

National & World

Dead Melbourne woman’s mum speaks of loss

The mother and a cousin of the woman who died in a Melbourne brawl on the weekend are calling for justice, as police continue their investigation.

AAP Newswire

Finance

Coopers takes can-do approach to Pale Ale

Changing tastes for beers in cans has led Coopers to add a tinnie option to its flagship Pale Ale range.

AAP Newswire

Fourteen dead in Kabul blast as VP returns

At least 14 people have died and several more have been hurt after a suicide attack in Kabul greeted the return of Afghan vice president Abdul Rashid Dostum.

AAP Newswire

6 hours ago

Documents on former Trump adviser released

The Trump administration has released documents once deemed top secret relating to the wiretapping of a onetime adviser to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.

AAP Newswire

20 hours ago

Horse Racing

Orman to ride more for Edmonds

Jockey James Orman’s win on Winter Bride has ensured he will get more rides for the powerful Toby Edmonds stable.

AAP Newswire

41 minutes ago

AFL

GWS beat Port, up to sixth on AFL ladder

The GWS Giants downed Port Adelaide by 22 points in Sunday’s AFL match in Adelaide.

AAP Newswire

11 hours ago

Too many hanging on the telephone: survey

Telco customers are having to spend an average of 13 days trying to get problematic service issues resolved, a survey has found.

AAP Newswire

Entertainment

Superhero film director fired over tweets

Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn has been fired over a series of old tweets in which he made jokes about rape and paedophilia.

AAP Newswire