EDITOR'S PICKS

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

Saints shave for a cure

Benalla Saints players Campbell McCoy and Aiden McDonald will shave their hair on Friday night to raise money for Leukemia research. The shave, which is part of the ‘Shave for a Cure’ fundraising initiative, will take place on Friday, February 15 at...

Simon Ruppert

Labor’s lead cut in latest opinion poll

The latest Ipsos opinion poll suggests federal Labor’s lead over the coalition has been cut with the ALP now leading 51 to 49 on a two-party preferred basis.

AAP Newswire

Golf report

Benalla

Benalla Ensign

Council is acting on our crowded parking

CAMPASPE Shire Council has adopted a parking strategy expected to alleviate issues in the CBD and Port of Echuca, as well as cater for future growth.

Tyla Harrington

Customer focused

Bruno Da Pos celebrated his fourth decade working in the concreting industry last year.

Benalla Ensign

Customer focused

Bruno Da Pos celebrated his fourth decade working in the concreting industry last year.

Benalla Ensign

IS on brink of defeat in Syria: Trump

US President Donald Trump has called on European nations to take back captured Islamic State fighters and put them on trial.

AAP Newswire

Confronting film

Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe star in Boy Erased (MA15+), screening this weekend.

Benalla Ensign

Free TAFE a drawcard

Agriculture-related TAFE course enrolment numbers have increased as the Victorian Government’s free TAFE courses come into effect.

Country News

US-China talks to boost Aussie market

Australia’s share market is tipped to open higher on Monday after optimism surrounding US and China trade talks.

AAP Newswire

IS on brink of defeat in Syria: Trump

US President Donald Trump has called on European nations to take back captured Islamic State fighters and put them on trial.

AAP Newswire

Confronting film

Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe star in Boy Erased (MA15+), screening this weekend.

Benalla Ensign

Free TAFE a drawcard

Agriculture-related TAFE course enrolment numbers have increased as the Victorian Government’s free TAFE courses come into effect.

Country News

US-China talks to boost Aussie market

Australia’s share market is tipped to open higher on Monday after optimism surrounding US and China trade talks.

AAP Newswire

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Armed Robbery Benalla

Benalla Crime Investigation Unit detectives continue their investigation into an armed robbery that occurred at a fast food restaurant in Benalla on Saturday (9 February) night. Two male offenders entered the restaurant in Bridge Street Benall...

Simon Ruppert

Serious crash on Hume Fwy Baddaginnie

Pollice, CFA, SES and several Ambulance crews are currently attending a serious car crash on the Hume Fwy near Baddaginnie. The accident has occurred at the Baddaginnie turn off in the south bound lane. It appears a maroon people carrier has hit...

Simon Ruppert

Child health closure sad blow to Echuca families

FAMILIES across the region have been devastated by closure of the Central Victorian Child Health branch in Echuca.

Kimberley Price

Milk flowing in Gig again

DAIRY manufacturing has returned to Girgarre after milk started flowing through the pipelines at the Australian Consolidated Milk factory last week.

David Rak

Campaspe College has been sold Final offer close to the $2.1m price tag

CAMPASPE College of Adult Education has been sold for close to the original asking price of $2.1 million.

Riverine Herald

Three youths arrested after spate of car thefts

Three youths have been arrested and are helping police with inquiries following a spate of motor vehicle thefts across Shepparton in the past two days.

Liz Mellino

Happy with decision

Member for Indi Cathy McGowan has welcomed the news that the remaining refugee children and their families are being removed from Nauru.

Benalla Ensign

PM’s wife talks up ‘sensitive’ Scott

Jenny Morrison says her husband, Prime Minister Scott Morrison, gets more sensitive about issues than people realise.

AAP Newswire

Verney Road School’s newest students

Verney Road School’s newest students enjoying some sunshine

Shepparton News

Trump’s pick withdraws as nominee to UN

Heather Nauert , Donald Trump’s widely criticised nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations, has withdrawn her candidacy for family reasons.

AAP Newswire

Tough times impact national production

NATIONAL MILK production is continuing to fall, as tough conditions take their toll. Northern Victoria has taken the biggest hit, with a 20 per cent drop recorded in November compared to the same time in 2017. Dairy Australia figures show a trend of...

Dairy News

Local

Customer focused

Bruno Da Pos celebrated his fourth decade working in the concreting industry last year.

Benalla Ensign

Confronting film

Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe star in Boy Erased (MA15+), screening this weekend.

Benalla Ensign

Golf report

Benalla

Benalla Ensign

Happy with decision

Member for Indi Cathy McGowan has welcomed the news that the remaining refugee children and their families are being removed from Nauru.

Benalla Ensign

Rotary to help tackle fruit fly

The Rotary Club of Benalla will be launching a community control program for Queensland fruit fly (QFF) control this year.

Benalla Ensign

Benalla bowls report

Benalla

Benalla Ensign

Lions recognise hard work

Benalla Lions held its annual Apprentice Encouragement Awards at the bowls club on Thursday.

Simon Ruppert

Samaria Suns set to shine

A social kick of the footy- that’s what the Samaria Suns area all about.

Benalla Ensign

Call for Goulburn Broken platypus watchers

Wildlife experts are calling for a citizen army of platypus spotters to help keep track of the ‘‘near threatened’’ native platypus in rivers across the Goulburn Broken catchment.

John Lewis

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EVENTS

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...

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Simone Dunne

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

Benalla Lakeside Market

Wide range of fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, gifts and much more. Live entertainment each month. This market is organised and managed by the Rotary and Lions Clubs of Benall

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Simone Dunne

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

Don’t burn farm waste: EPA

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) says the hefty fine issued over a burning pile of farm waste at Woolsthorpe in southwest Victoria should be a warning for rural landholders around the Benalla area.

Benalla Ensign

Glee for Goodwin

Benalla is becoming a happy hunting ground for Seymour trainers.

Benalla Ensign

Regional

Three youths arrested after spate of car thefts

Three youths have been arrested and are helping police with inquiries following a spate of motor vehicle thefts across Shepparton in the past two days.

Liz Mellino

Fonterra fund is nurturing grass roots

FROM veggie patches to cricket pitches and emergency equipment, Fonterra’s Grass Roots Fund is once again looking to support community groups in northern Victoria.

Kyabram Free Press

Record breaking dog auction

It’s one of the biggest and best working dog auctions in the country, and it’s returning this year.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Council is acting on our crowded parking

CAMPASPE Shire Council has adopted a parking strategy expected to alleviate issues in the CBD and Port of Echuca, as well as cater for future growth.

Tyla Harrington

Local lad at helm

Jerilderie’s Troy Mauger has been appointed as the head of the Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia’s Rice Extension team.

Southern Riverina News

Cobram residents warned of phone scam

Cobram great-grandmother Anne Stewart is used to receiving unwanted overseas calls.

Kieren Tilly

Magpies kicking goals

Broadford Primary School students got a real thrill when seven Collingwood Football Club players ran a clinic in Broadford on Wednesday last week.

Seymour Telegraph

Farm gate lunch takes the cake

LADIES were lunching at the Rochester Wine Tavern on February 7 as part of the ‘Look Over the Farm Gate’ program.

Lachlan Durling

Plan for a better life

CITY of Greater Bendigo is calling on community members to contribute to a new All Ages All Abilities Action Plan to replace the Positive Ageing, Municipal Early Years, Community Access and Inclusion and Youth Strategies.

McIvor Times

Choir delights

Moyola Lodge residents had some special visitors to brighten their day last Thursday.

Tatura Guardian

Leos’ successful carp muster

Tungamah Leos held their first, of what is hoped to be many, carp musters in the local Boosey Creek on Sunday, February 3. The aim of the carp muster is to diminish carp prior to a planned restocking of native species. The idea also came about as...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Local Landcare boost

Local Landcare groups will benefit from a $22.4 million boost to expand the Local Landcare Co-ordinator Initiative if the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government is re-elected in March. The Local Landcare Co-ordinator Initiative is a highly successful...

Corowa Free Press

Katandra claims T20 glory

An all-round Andrew Riordan masterclass carried Katandra to the easiest of Cricket Shepparton Twenty20 grand final wins on Thursday night.

Alex Mitchell

Rural

Free TAFE a drawcard

Agriculture-related TAFE course enrolment numbers have increased as the Victorian Government’s free TAFE courses come into effect.

Country News

Filling the water gap

A $20million fund has been established to assist communities affected by water recovery under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Country News

Managing the risk of mastitis in hot weather

TWO RECENT discussions were a reminder of how hot weather can significantly influence the risk of mastitis in dairy herds. The first was a farm which uses a mechanical teat scrubber as part of the pre-milking routine to clean teats prior to cups on...

Rod Dyson

Tough times impact national production

NATIONAL MILK production is continuing to fall, as tough conditions take their toll. Northern Victoria has taken the biggest hit, with a 20 per cent drop recorded in November compared to the same time in 2017. Dairy Australia figures show a trend of...

Dairy News

Sale action subdued

A polled cow out of a ‘‘very good imported cow family from overseas’’ topped the Fountaindale Farms Complete Dispersal Sale on Friday.

Country News

Indonesia — a growing market opportunity for Australian exporters?

INDONESIA IS the fourth most populous country in the world and one of the fastest growing economies in southeast Asia. It is also a country of increasing importance and interest among South-East major dairy exporters. While some suggest Indonesi...

Sofia Omstedt

Services expand

Northern Victoria and southern NSW are set to benefit from an expansion to agriculture technology services provider Precision Agriculture.

Country News

Dual processing capability

The first A1 or conventional milk was processed at the Girgarre ACM factory last week with organic milk, milk powder, cream and butter set to follow in the coming months.

Rodney Woods

Dairy index rises

National Australia Bank’s Australian dairy export price index rose 10.2 per cent from December 2018 to January 2019, in what is the biggest monthly gain since 2016, according to the latest Dairy In Focus report, released today by the bank. While...

Dairy News

Farmer signs up for leadership program

Strathmerton dairy farmer Greg Brooks has signed up for the year-long Fairley Leadership Program and hopes it will enable him to better understand his community.

Country News

Machinery & Products

Technology and simple solutions hit the mark

TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES to answer the increasingly complex questions posed by agriculture today, but for Tim Slater, who has been around the industry his whole life, it’s the simple solutions, often devised with the least resources, that still...

Dairy News

Hoping for a more normal season this year

THE 2018–19 season in Gippsland may have had a touch of unpredictability about it, but small rainfall events and opportunistic plantings of millet and summer crops have allowed some farmers to keep grass out of the rotation and locked up for...

Dairy News

Tapping our water expertise

Key irrigation technology perfected and manufactured in Shepparton could soon be on its way to Morocco to further modernise the North African country’s irrigation systems.

Alana Christensen

Video fights pest

Home gardeners are being encouraged to learn more about how they can help keep Queensland fruit fly under control.

Country News

From the Experts

March reminders

Hay and silage stocks Check your levels of hay and silage and do your sums on potential hay and silage use for the balance of the year. Allow for milking cows, dry cows and young stock. It’s often a challenge to feed the best feed you can and make...

Dairy News

Help track numbers

A call is going out for people to get involved in a citizen science project to keep track of platypus numbers in rivers across the Goulburn Broken catchment.

Country News

National & World

Labor’s lead cut in latest opinion poll

The latest Ipsos opinion poll suggests federal Labor’s lead over the coalition has been cut with the ALP now leading 51 to 49 on a two-party preferred basis.

AAP Newswire

US-China talks to boost Aussie market

Australia’s share market is tipped to open higher on Monday after optimism surrounding US and China trade talks.

AAP Newswire

IS on brink of defeat in Syria: Trump

US President Donald Trump has called on European nations to take back captured Islamic State fighters and put them on trial.

AAP Newswire

Trump’s pick withdraws as nominee to UN

Heather Nauert , Donald Trump’s widely criticised nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations, has withdrawn her candidacy for family reasons.

AAP Newswire

Winx to get better after Apollo: Waller

Trainer Chris Waller expects champion Winx to improve further as she heads to the next assignment in her farewell campaign.

AAP Newswire

Demons too sharp for young Lions in AFLW

Melbourne proved to strong for the Lions in a 39-point demolition in front of more than 4,000 fans at Brisbane’s Hickey Park on Sunday.

AAP Newswire

PM’s wife talks up ‘sensitive’ Scott

Jenny Morrison says her husband, Prime Minister Scott Morrison, gets more sensitive about issues than people realise.

AAP Newswire

Hollywood gossip guru crowned jungle king

TV gossip guru Richard Reid entered the African jungle in style and has walked out a king after winning the reality TV series.

AAP Newswire

Australia’s largest cargo ship unveiled

Australia’s largest cargo ship, unveiled at Burnie in northwest Tasmania, has been trumpeted as a great investment for the island state’s trade.

AAP Newswire