Kyabram Free Press

Cartwright sinks hole-in-one

KYABRAM’s Olivia Cartwright made the perfect start to a game at Parkland Golf Club last Saturday week — and fulfilled an unlikely promise in the process. ‘‘Olivia said when we were preparing to hit-off on the first hole I...

Kyabram Free Press

22 hours ago

Home births on the rise in Goulburn Valley

MORE pregnant Goulburn Valley women are opting to give birth at home instead of the hospital amid COVID-19 uncertainty. My Midwives Shepparton and Echuca director Andrea Quanchi said the number of local clients seeking home births had risen to equal...

Kyabram Free Press

07 Aug 2020

Kyabram sport snaps

NOW that country football is on the backburner until next year at least, I plan to revive some memories of Kyabram Football Club players from the past in this column. Some players may have achieved the ultimate premiership glory, some may not have...

Kyabram Free Press

11 Aug 2020

Kyabram sport snaps

Kyabram Free Press

11 Aug 2020

Lifestyle

Ready, set, retire

Ready Set Retire

Riverine Herald

05 Aug 2020

CVBD have several plans in place

CAMPAPSE Valley Bowls Division officials have several plans in place to get the season under way. Last month, ‘plan A’ was revealed, which would see play begin on October 9 (mid-week pennant) and 10 (weekend pennant). Under the plan...

Brayden May

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Benalla pensioner attacked for not wearing a mask

A Benalla pensioner was left covered in blood after a brazen daylight assault at Bridge St on Friday afternoon. He is now living in fear that the attacker might find him and is considering moving to a ‘safer’ town. The victim, John...

Simon Ruppert

“We are still here” - Kyabram business owners’ plea to locals

Jared Prestwidge

Cod Classic COVID’s latest victim

One of the region’s biggest sporting events, the Lake Mulwala Cod Classic, was officially cancelled on Monday due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, which injects millions of dollars into the local economy and supports many community groups, was...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

16 hours ago

Police identify Bridge St attack suspect

Benalla police confirmed this morning that they have identified the man who assaulted a pensioner at Bridge St on Friday. Senior Constable Mark Kennedy said Benalla Police would like to thank everyone involved in identifying the man. “Whilst most...

Simon Ruppert

46 minutes ago

Medical exemptions for mask use - Free content

The DHHS website lists the following exemptions from wearing a mask: A face covering is not required in some circumstances including: ● Infants and children under the age of 12 years; ● A person who is affected by a relevant medical...

Simon Ruppert

23 hours ago

The Farmer’s Store | Looking Back

THE Farmer’s Store was erected for Mr B. Goddard and Son on the former site of Johnson and Forge in Allan St, Kyabram in 1890. Johnson and Forge, Drapers and General Merchants, had purchased an acre of land in early 1885 for £80 cash. In...

Kyabram Free Press

Special consideration for VCE students

VCE STUDENTS in Echuca and surrounds can breathe easier after the Victorian Government announced changes to Year 11 and 12 assessment of special consideration. Education Minister James Merlino announced the changes, saying students could now find...

Kyabram Free Press

Nicolls electorate among worst for homelessness

THE Nicholls electorate is in the top 10 electorates in regional Victoria with the largest need for social housing properties. The electorate, which takes in Campaspe Shire, was ranked number seven as well as 18th statewide, with a social housing...

Ivy Jensen

06 Aug 2020

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Regional

Virus updates

Two Shepparton workers test positive for COVID-19

A staff member at First Choice Liquor Shepparton and another at Shepparton Retirement Villages have tested positive for COVID-19.

Spencer Fowler Steen

07 Aug 2020

Police identify Bridge St attack suspect

Simon Ruppert

46 minutes ago

Johnno’s Run goes virtual

IT WASN’T the usual Johnno’s Run in 2020, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t as successful.

Brayden May

30 Jul 2020

Dancing with the Stars not going ahead

It was around this time last year than 10 local personalities were finalising their routines for the annual Biralee Dancing with the Stars competition and fundraiser. This year, however, no-one will be stretching, gliding, twirling or leaping in...

Daniel Hughes

2 hours ago

Judy Heather puts her hand up for council

Yarrawonga’s Judy Heather is not currently a Moira Shire councillor, she is no stranger to the government body, having been an elected council representative in 2012. Despite her passion for the role, Ms Heather was forced to step down from...

Cobram Courier

17 hours ago

Environment group fighting to save Tallarook State Forest.

A district environment group has voiced its concern about planned logging in the Tallarook State Forest. BEAM Mitchell Environment Group called on local members of parliament to halt the VicForests project, which is expected to begin in the next six...

David Rak

4 hours ago

Kinder free for families in Campaspe during COVID-19 pandemic

KINDERGARTEN in the Campaspe region will be free for term three and children will be supported to learn from home. It’s all thanks to a relief package to support early childhood services through the coronavirus pandemic from the Victorian...

Campaspe News

Dump point change causes a stink

After numerous locals expressed concern about a mesh cover being placed over the dump point in Barrack Street, the McIvor Times launched an investigation.

McIvor Times

14 Apr 2020

Tatura photographer captures amazing photos of insects

These impressive close-ups of creepy crawlies aren’t computer generated, nor were they taken by a professional. These spine-tingling photos of jumping spiders and bees were taken by hobby photographer Matthew McDonald in his Tatura garden over the...

Madi Chwasta

09 May 2020

Buck’s double nomination

Local Yarrawonga woman and Moira Shire Councilor Wendy Buck has been nominated for not one but two awards at the Victorian Regional Achievement and Community Awards for 2020. Ms. Buck is nominated in the categories of Regional Development Victori...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

2 hours ago

Council meets with minister

The NSW Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock held a zoom meeting with Murray River councils on Monday to hear their concerns about border closures. Federation Council’s Mayor, Deputy Mayor and General Manager were part of the video...

Corowa Free Press

2 hours ago

Shepparton out of GVL junior season

Shepparton has pulled out of the Goulburn Valley League junior season tonight. Bears president Will Phillips spoke to his members via video on Facebook to inform them of the decision following the cancellation of round two of the competition...

Tyler Maher

01 Aug 2020

Galleries

The heavenly architecture of Shepparton’s churches

Shepparton’s churches are home to some of the town’s most eye-catching architecture. News photographer Rodney Braithwaite captured the stunning details of just some of our local places of worship on a recent outing

Shepparton News

07 May 2020

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Rural

More rain forecast after wet weekend recorded across northern Victoria and southern Riverina

While 2020 will be remembered for many reasons, many farmers in northern Victoria and the southern Riverina will remember it for the amount of rain that has fallen after several years of dry conditions.

Rodney Woods

Water

Former Defence Force chief appointed new MDBA chair

Former Defence Force chief Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston is the new chair of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority. Sir Houston has served the nation in several leadership roles, and his well-honed strategic skills will help focus efforts towards...

Rodney Woods

From the Experts

A guide to non-cycling cows

After calving, a cow’s uterus takes anywhere from 25 to 50 days to recover, her body to re-establish normal reproductive hormone levels and for her to return to normal cyclic activity. Traumatic calving, ill-health and several nutritional...

Dairy News Australia

Boost for Strathmerton

A strategic move by dairy processor Bega Cheese could lift employment opportunities at its Strathmerton factory. Bega has decided to shift some of its processed cheese manufacturing from its home town of Bega in NSW, to the northern Victorian plant...

Geoff Adams

09 Aug 2020

Livestock

New outbreak of avian influenza

Agriculture Victoria has confirmed that there has been a second egg farm in Victoria impacted by avian influenza. The farm, which has not been identified, has been quarantined and movement controls have been introduced to prevent further spread, the...

Geoff Adams

Markets

Global dairy prices ease

DAIRY MARKETS have entered 2020 with strong supply and demand fundamentals which are supporting global commodity prices. It has been widely reported the current market is operating in a well-balanced state, with demand marginally ahead of supply...

Sam Leishman

23 Mar 2020

Horticulture

Managing fruit quality for export summer fruit industry webinars

Four upcoming Agriculture Victoria webinars will offer an update on a new tool to predict stone fruit quality before it reaches its export destination. Agriculture Victoria research scientist John Lopresti said the Managing fruit quality for export...

Country News

06 Aug 2020

Horticulture

Labour shortage issues could become worse after Federal Court decision on backpacker tax

The challenges keep on coming for the region’s horticulture growers after the Federal Court ruled the backpacker tax legal. The Australian Taxation Office won its appeal in the Federal Court on August 6, in a case that involved British backpacker...

Rodney Woods

08 Aug 2020

Australian hay prices tipped to return to historic positions

Reduced bale size and a return to historical average prices is predicted for the national hay market. Feed Central made the predictions in a July 23 webinar, with Feed Central managing director Tim Ford saying he expected a return to historical...

Dairy News Australia

11 Aug 2020

Stricter abattoir rules to stop coronavirus spread

Regional abattoirs have been hit with further coronavirus restrictions as Victoria remains in a State of Disaster. From August 7, meat processing facilities with more than 25 employees will be required to reduce to two-thirds of their peak workforce...

Jamie Salter

05 Aug 2020

Machinery & Products

McIntosh Beater Wagons are saving farmers time and money

The new McIntosh Beater Wagons are getting plenty of praise from farmers who are using the equipment on their farms. Users say the unique design of the beater wagon, with its three PTO-driven horizontal beaters, allows you to better incorporate...

Dairy News Australia

17 Jun 2020

Management

Maintaining a low percentage of empty cows is key to success

Ensuring cows calve when they should is the focus of the fertility program at the Western District farm of Bruce and Andrea Vallance. The Vallances concentrate on achieving good fertility in their 800-cow herd at their Nullawarre farm, split-calving...

Dairy News Australia

16 hours ago

Water

Water will help farmers kick start economy post COVID-19, Deniliquin farmer says

As the impact of COVID-19 tightens its hold on Australia’s economy and the Federal Government calls for local business to try and step-up to kick start our stalled economy, Deniliquin irrigator Sharni Hood stands ready. But all she needs, to do her...

Rodney Woods

08 Aug 2020

Cropping

Mulwala farmer’s lucerne hay crop nationally recognised

Mulwala’s Lochie Donald has grown a lucerne hay crop that has feed tested above all others in the country for the second time in three years, as part of Feed Central’s 2019-20 National Hay Quality Awards. In addition to taking out the national award...

Rodney Woods

From the Experts

Consistency of good behaviours drives calf rearing success

Consistency in all that we do around calves is pivotal to calf health, wellbeing and performance. This was the overarching message when MaxCare hosted a calf rearing seminar at International Dairy Week in Tatura in January, and a message that...

Dairy News Australia

16 Jun 2020

SPC still in organic milk deal

The owners of fruit processing business SPC are continuing to develop a debt for equity swap in an organic dairy business, despite supply problems created by the collapse of an organic milk supplier.

Geoff Adams

08 Aug 2020

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National & world

National

Confidence sinks on widespread virus fears

The Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment survey for August has plunged 9.5 per cent as renewed fears mount over the coronavirus pandemic.

AAP Newswire

33 minutes ago

Finance

Airport boss downplays credit rating risk

Sydney Airport’s equity raising did not follow pressure from credit ratings agencies, its boss says, after disastrous first half results.

AAP Newswire