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

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CEO role thrown open

CAMPASPE Shire Council will advertise its chief executive position but the council now seems split on that decision.

Kyabram Free Press
National

‘Hockey owes me’ claim in Helloworld saga

A former employee of travel company Helloworld says his boss quickly organised a meeting with former treasurer Joe Hockey because he was owed a favour.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Give anti-social media a rest

CRICKET Shepparton has given a clear warning to players and clubs who use social media as a platform to vent their dissatisfaction at decisions it sometimes has to make.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Cash available for our roads

COUNCILS across northern Victoria can now apply for a share in more than $70 million for safer and more reliable roads.

Riverine Herald
News

All set to run, with your help

A SON of Girgarre dairy farmers has reached out to the worldwide web to help fund a trip to Canada for an athletics event as his family battles tough seasonal conditions and increasing water prices.

Kyabram Free Press
News

All set to run, with your help

A SON of Girgarre dairy farmers has reached out to the worldwide web to help fund a trip to Canada for an athletics event as his family battles tough seasonal conditions and increasing water prices.

Kyabram Free Press
World

Putin ready for Cuban Missile-style crisis

Vladimir Putin says Russia does not want another Cuban Missile Crisis but its weapons would give his country the edge if tensions with the US increase.

AAP Newswire
News

CEO role thrown open

CAMPASPE Shire Council will advertise its chief executive position but the council now seems split on that decision.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Silos are still a drawcard

In the main street of Tungamah, a kookaburra and two brolgas overlook the town.

Alana Christensen
Finance

China port bans Australian coal imports

The Aussie dollar has tumbled after customs at China’s northern Dalian port has banned imports of Australian coal as relations simmer between the two countries.

AAP Newswire
World

Putin ready for Cuban Missile-style crisis

Vladimir Putin says Russia does not want another Cuban Missile Crisis but its weapons would give his country the edge if tensions with the US increase.

AAP Newswire
News

CEO role thrown open

CAMPASPE Shire Council will advertise its chief executive position but the council now seems split on that decision.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Silos are still a drawcard

In the main street of Tungamah, a kookaburra and two brolgas overlook the town.

Alana Christensen
Finance

China port bans Australian coal imports

The Aussie dollar has tumbled after customs at China’s northern Dalian port has banned imports of Australian coal as relations simmer between the two countries.

AAP Newswire

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News

Fire destroys house in Mooroopna

Emergency services were called to a structure fire that destroyed a house in Macisaac Road, Mooroopna this morning. CFA operations officer Travis Harris said four CFA units from Mooroopna and Shepparton responded to the call at 9.48am. Upon...

Laura Briggs
News

34-year-old woman to face court over house fire in Shepparton

Police and CFA attended a house fire in Shepparton yesterday February 17 at about 2.45pm. The fire caused damage to the side of the house, carport and car. Two people were home at the time of the fire and were not injured. Investigators from...

Shepparton News
News

Mathew D’Agostino wanted for aggravated burglary and assault matters

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Mathew Vincent D’Agostino. There is a warrant to arrest the 39-year-old in relation to aggravated burglary and assault matters. D’Agostino is described as approximately 170cm tall, with...

Shepparton News
News

Family faces anxious wait over pet dog Snoop

A Kialla family has been overwhelmed by the media attention and public support received after it emerged their daughter’s companion animal faced the prospect of being destroyed.

Myles Peterson
News

Paul Kilmister to return home soon

It has been almost four months since Paul Kilmister and his family were involved in the most tragic of accidents, but he is remarkably aiming to return home to Bundalong by the end of March. When a truck collided into the family’s car taking the...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Motivation to MOVE truck and transport museum forward

The forthcoming truck and transport museum at Emerald Bank has the potential to be a premier tourism drawcard for the city, Greater Shepparton City councillors say, in endorsing a business case and conditional funding for the facility this week.

Shepparton News
News

Hepatitis C treatment available in Kyabram

KYABRAM and district residents can be tested and treated for hepatitis C thanks to a GV Health outreach program.

Kyabram Free Press
National

Issues plague aged care

The royal commission into aged care has heard of a range of issues in the sector as its first two weeks of hearings draw to a close.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Wyndham Early Learning Centre learn about pet ownership

Kindergarten kids learned the rules of responsible pet ownership with GV Vets co-owner Frances Jenner this week

Shepparton News
World

Morrison makes fleeting first trip to NZ

Scott Morrison is set to make a whirlwind trip to New Zealand, his first as prime minister, to discuss the Pacific and face some thorny trans-Tasman issues.

AAP Newswire
News

Study tour on the cards for Amabel

A MUCKATAH dairy farmer will travel across the ditch this month as part of the 2019 New Zealand Study Tour. The eight-day tour provides successful applicants, including Muckatah’s Amabel Grinter, with development opportunities to engage and learn...

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Local

News

All set to run, with your help

A SON of Girgarre dairy farmers has reached out to the worldwide web to help fund a trip to Canada for an athletics event as his family battles tough seasonal conditions and increasing water prices.

Kyabram Free Press
News

CEO role thrown open

CAMPASPE Shire Council will advertise its chief executive position but the council now seems split on that decision.

Kyabram Free Press
Sport

Give anti-social media a rest

CRICKET Shepparton has given a clear warning to players and clubs who use social media as a platform to vent their dissatisfaction at decisions it sometimes has to make.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Hepatitis C treatment available in Kyabram

KYABRAM and district residents can be tested and treated for hepatitis C thanks to a GV Health outreach program.

Kyabram Free Press
News

$1800 to improve teaching model

LANCASTER Primary School received an $1800 donation of teaching equipment to help students with different methods of learning.

David Rak
Sport

GM boys collect shield

FOUR local cricketers featured in the Goulburn Murray side that defeated Bendigo District Cricket Association in the Northern Rivers Shield recently.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Council ‘restricting freedom of speech’

CAMPASPE Shire councillor Daniel Mackrell criticised the organisation’s media policy at the council meeting held last month.

Kyabram Free Press
Sport

Skipper’s ton lifts Ky into finals

A SKIPPER’S knock has clinched Kyabram a spot in this season’s Cricket Shepparton’s Haisman Shield finals.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Probe into Campaspe councillor

THE Local Government Inspectorate (LGI) has confirmed it is ‘‘investigating a complaint in relation to a Campaspe Shire councillor’’.

Kyabram Free Press
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EVENTS
Events

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
Events

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
Events

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
Events

Rochester Town Market

The Rochester Town Market is held on the fourth Saturday of the month at the Shire Hall/ Skate Park

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Simone Dunne
News

Crime is on the menu

THE Kyabram Men’s Longest Lunch is back and it has already sold out.

David Rak
Sport

Twin towns vying for a place in finals

ECHUCA and Moama are locked in an enthralling battle to play in Goulburn Murray Cricket’s finals after the opening day’s play of the last home-and-away round on Saturday.

Kyabram Free Press

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Regional

News

Motivation to MOVE truck and transport museum forward

The forthcoming truck and transport museum at Emerald Bank has the potential to be a premier tourism drawcard for the city, Greater Shepparton City councillors say, in endorsing a business case and conditional funding for the facility this week.

Shepparton News
News

Groups call for ‘pause’

Community groups and businesses have joined forces to again call for the Basin Plan to be paused.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Report response underwhelming

Member for Indi Cathy McGowan said she was underwhelmed by the Federal Government’s response to the Regions at the Ready report prepared by a House of Representatives Select Committee she was a member of.

Benalla Ensign
News

Cash available for our roads

COUNCILS across northern Victoria can now apply for a share in more than $70 million for safer and more reliable roads.

Riverine Herald
News

Greens announce Murray candidate

The Greens have fielded an Albury doctor as their candidate for the NSW Murray election on March 23.

Southern Riverina News
News

Doggie-doo bags help keep path clear

With about nine million dogs in Australia and a medium-sized dog creating about 180kg of poo a year, the odds are in favour of you stepping in a canine calling card at some point in your travels.

Kieren Tilly
News

Quality dental care from reliable practice

Since 1968, the residents of Seymour have been able to get dental check-up and their teeth polished at Seymour Dental Clinic.

Seymour Telegraph
News

How should our forests be managed in future?

IT IS time to have your say on the future management of Victoria’s forests through the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) website.

Campaspe News
News

City Council to make decision on GovHub

GREATER Bendigo City Council will consider this week a report recommending it commit to the proposed Bendigo GovHub project.

McIvor Times
News

Woman killed

A Shepparton woman has died following a single car crash in Tatura last Wednesday.

Tatura Guardian
News

Police Beat

Car windows smashed Vandals smashed every window of a car parked in Whites Road on Saturday morning, February 16. Despite the smashed windows the Toyota Corolla was unable to be driven after it had hit a kangaroo. A South Road resident’s car...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Council progresses director recruitment

The process to appoint three new director positions for Federation Council is on track, following a confidential discussion at council’s monthly meeting yesterday. The imminent selections follow council’s new organisation structure as announced...

Jarryd Barca
Sport

2019 Tennis Country Week a success for Shepparton outfit

Hundreds of tennis players from across Victoria converged on Shepparton and Mooroopna last week for the Country Week Championships.

Shepparton News

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Rural

News

Silos are still a drawcard

In the main street of Tungamah, a kookaburra and two brolgas overlook the town.

Alana Christensen
Water

Premier wants water meeting

South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has called for a meeting of Australia’s water ministers to consider recent reports into the Murray-Darling Basin, including SA’s royal commission.

Country News
Animal Health

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
News

Study tour on the cards for Amabel

A MUCKATAH dairy farmer will travel across the ditch this month as part of the 2019 New Zealand Study Tour. The eight-day tour provides successful applicants, including Muckatah’s Amabel Grinter, with development opportunities to engage and learn...

Dairy News
Livestock

Closing the feed gap

Filling the pasture-based feed gap during winter can be a real inhibitor of profitability for many beef operations in the southern regions of Australia, according to a 2017 Nuffield scholar.

Country News
Markets

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
News

Parties clash over drought-proofing funds

The Federal Government has taken aim at Labor, slamming the party’s decision not to support the Drought Future Fund.

Country News
Horticulture

Weather contributes to tough start to 2019

Lower cattle and cotton prices, and a slight easing in the price of wheat, have seen the National Australia Bank Rural Commodities Index fall by 1.1 per cent in January, after a 0.5 per cent increase in December.

Country News
News

Southern dairy farmers debate code of conduct

DAIRY FARMERS in the southern milk pool are concerned about how a voluntary or mandatory code of conduct would deal with market inequities. That was the feedback at a public consultation session at Warragul in late January, where the clauses of...

Jeanette Severs
News

Help needed to keep up with technology

Adoption of emerging agricultural technology is occurring at a rate faster than the opportunities can be understood, according to two new reports.

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
Management

The time of our lives

GETTING THE timing right is a key to farming as Rachelle De Haas and her partner Mathew Donovan are finding out on a family farm near Heywood. Rachelle and Mathew are farming with her parents Renee and Judith De Haas, who have owned the property for...

Rick Bayne
Water

Fixed water costs bite

Victorian Shadow Water Minister Steph Ryan has called on the Victorian Government to pay irrigators’ fixed water costs.

Rodney Woods
Cropping

Tough start to year, says NAB

A tough cropping season in eastern states has seen the National Australia Bank Rural Commodities Index fall by 1.1 per cent in January.

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
News

Survey seeks forest input

People are being invited to have their say on the future management of Victoria’s forests, as the Regional Forest Agreements modernisation program continues.

Country News

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National & World

National

‘Hockey owes me’ claim in Helloworld saga

A former employee of travel company Helloworld says his boss quickly organised a meeting with former treasurer Joe Hockey because he was owed a favour.

AAP Newswire
Finance

China port bans Australian coal imports

The Aussie dollar has tumbled after customs at China’s northern Dalian port has banned imports of Australian coal as relations simmer between the two countries.

AAP Newswire
World

Putin ready for Cuban Missile-style crisis

Vladimir Putin says Russia does not want another Cuban Missile Crisis but its weapons would give his country the edge if tensions with the US increase.

AAP Newswire
World

Morrison makes fleeting first trip to NZ

Scott Morrison is set to make a whirlwind trip to New Zealand, his first as prime minister, to discuss the Pacific and face some thorny trans-Tasman issues.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Queensland trainer Ben Currie gets a stay

Trainer Ben Currie can resume training after getting a stay after a successful application on a suspension from a show cause hearing.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Star players aim to draw a crowd at AFLX

Many of the AFL’s biggest stars will play in Friday night’s AFLX mini-tournament, featuring four all-star teams.

AAP Newswire
National

Issues plague aged care

The royal commission into aged care has heard of a range of issues in the sector as its first two weeks of hearings draw to a close.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Smollett ‘unhappy with pay, staged attack’

Empire actor Jussie Smollett has been accused of taking advantage of anger over racism to promote his career, paying nearly $A5000 to stage an attack.

AAP Newswire
National

The hunt is on for Bishop’s replacement

Julie Bishop says she has heard from some “extraordinary” people who could replace her after she leaves her federal seat at the next election.

AAP Newswire