News Dance studios fighting to stay afloat through COVID restrictions A petition to overturn the Victorian Government’s stance on dance studios can be found here Jared Prestwidge 12 hours ago 12 hours ago
Sport Hawes takes whistle, heads north KYABRAM’s Connor Hawes is currently cooling his heels in quarantine in hot Darwin, awaiting his chance to officiate as a central umpire in the Northern Territory Football League this season. Kyabram Free Press 15 Sep 2020 15 Sep 2020
News Dance studios fighting to stay afloat through COVID restrictions A petition to overturn the Victorian Government’s stance on dance studios can be found here Jared Prestwidge 12 hours ago 12 hours ago
Sport Kyabram sport snaps WHILE Peter Lyon gets most of the credit for ensuring the Kyabram Football Netball Club still had a future in the tough times of the early 2000s, Dave Williams has been awarded most of the plaudits for restoring a winning culture to the club. When... Kyabram Free Press 15 Sep 2020 15 Sep 2020
Sport Kyabram sport snaps WHILE Peter Lyon gets most of the credit for ensuring the Kyabram Football Netball Club still had a future in the tough times of the early 2000s, Dave Williams has been awarded most of the plaudits for restoring a winning culture to the club. When... Kyabram Free Press 15 Sep 2020 15 Sep 2020
Sport Denahy joins Bombers’ flag tilt KYABRAM Football Netball Club has added a classy midfielder-flanker to its ranks for the 2021 Goulburn Valley League season. The Bombers have snared Nic Denahy, who won Echuca United Football Club’s best and fairest award in 2018 and was... Kyabram Free Press 15 Sep 2020 15 Sep 2020
News Dance studios fighting to stay afloat through COVID restrictions A petition to overturn the Victorian Government’s stance on dance studios can be found here Jared Prestwidge 12 hours ago 12 hours ago
News Barooga Carols by Candlelight cancelled December 8 in Barooga was on track to echo with the sounds of Joy to the World and Away in a Manger Liam Nash 7 hours ago 7 hours ago
Water Farmers and academics need to work together on basin plan, says Speak Up A university paper which highlights the failings of Australia’s water reform needs to be a catalyst for change, according to advocacy group Speak Up. A paper from Scott Hamilton, a Strategic Advisory Panel member at the University of... Alana Christensen 17 hours ago 17 hours ago
News Consumers look out for hens Community trust in the Australian egg industry remains high, according to a new report from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO. The survey shows that the industry was ranked about 3.72 on a “five” scale for trust, with Australian rural... Geoff Adams 9 hours ago 9 hours ago
News Border remains closed as restrictions ease The new border zone can be viewed online using the Service NSW border zone address check Jessica Ball 10 hours ago 10 hours ago
News Schools in Campaspe encouraged to get creative thanks to government grant: Gepp SCHOOLS in the Campaspe region are encouraged to join forces with artists and creative professionals as part of a Victorian Government program to expand student learning and breathe creativity into the curriculum. Applications are now open for the... Kyabram Free Press 16 Sep 2020 16 Sep 2020
News CopRice acquires dairy and feed business The SunRice Group’s CopRice business has finalised its acquisition of Riverbank Stockfeeds’ dairy and beef business, which will serve to complement its existing manufacturing facilities, including at Tongala. The acquisition includes... Jared Prestwidge 18 Sep 2020 18 Sep 2020
News Snake season is beginning: breathe and remain calm Spring brings with it snakes, but the combined impact of an unusually cold winter and COVID-19 has left this spring more snake-less than usual. For seven years snake catcher Tania Corby has been removing the legless reptiles from properties across... Daneka Hill 14 Sep 2020 14 Sep 2020
News ‘World of pain’ for some Shepparton businesses despite step three The news regional Victoria will reopen to step three has been met with mixed reactions from businesses in Greater Shepparton, with some labelling the announcement as “smoke and mirrors”. Spencer Fowler Steen 16 Sep 2020 16 Sep 2020
News Coo-ee: Historical Pandemics In the COVID-19 pandemic, reference is often made to the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918 to 1920 to gain an understanding of this current pandemic. That epidemic killed perhaps 50 million people. However, there were many other historical... Benalla Ensign 17 Sep 2020 17 Sep 2020
News Moama Echuca Botanic Gardens look to local artist for next project THE Moama Echuca Botanic Gardens will stand a little bit taller if a local group gets its latest wish. Friends of the Moama Echuca Botanic Gardens hopes to secure a $30,000 Regional Arts Fund grant to install a 3m art installation by Moama artist... Andrew Johnston 27 Aug 2020 27 Aug 2020
News Hovendon hops on the bike A love of cycling and a desire to help others has prompted Berrigan’s Carol Hovenden to sign up for an enormous challenge this year. She will take part in her very first Great Cycle Challenge, which will require her to pedal at least 300km... Daniel Hughes 20 Sep 2020 20 Sep 2020
News New town signs celebrate Moira icons Take a drive to a country town, and its entrance sign is the first thing welcoming you in. In Moira Shire, these signs are about to get an extra dose of personality. There will be one ewe for Wunghnu, a fruit bowl for Koonoomoo, sheep and wheat for... Cobram Courier 11 hours ago 11 hours ago
News Seymour dance studio remains closed despite eased restrictions The Dance Arts Alliance is warning Victorian dance schools are on the verge of collapse due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. While a large portion of regional Victorian businesses celebrate by opening their doors, nothing has changed for regional... David Rak 6 hours ago 6 hours ago
News CFA issues haystack warning AS THE region experiences spring growth of pastures and crops, the CFA is warning farmers to be cautious when cutting, baling and storing hay. CFA acting chief officer Garry Cook said CFA crews responded to 86 haystack fires across the state last... Ivy Jensen 20 Sep 2020 20 Sep 2020
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 14 Apr 2020
News 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 09 May 2020
News Council election information online Victorians unsure which local council election they must vote in can quickly and easily check using the ‘Find My Council’ feature, launched on the Victorian Electoral Commission’s website today. Elections for all councils in Victoria will take... Yarrawonga Chronicle 18 Sep 2020 18 Sep 2020
News Beautiful new Vine Rise Estate Vine Rise Estate, a 33-lot, three-stage subdivision development with generous size blocks and lovely views, is underway in Distillery Road Wahgunyah. The overall size lots average 1305sqm with sizes ranging from 601sqm to 2334sqm. The first stage of... Robert Muir 18 Sep 2020 18 Sep 2020
Video Farewell David ‘Foxy’ Fox Watch the full funeral of David Fox, a beloved local figure. Shepparton News 08 Sep 2020 08 Sep 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 07 May 2020
News Obituary: vale Ken Bolitho The Goulburn Valley lost one of its pioneering fruit growers when Ken Bolitho died earlier this month. A former director of the KY fruit processing co-operative, Mr Bolitho died at the age of 91 after a short illness. Under the tutelage of his... Geoff Adams 7 hours ago 7 hours ago
Water Farmers and academics need to work together on basin plan, says Speak Up A university paper which highlights the failings of Australia’s water reform needs to be a catalyst for change, according to advocacy group Speak Up. A paper from Scott Hamilton, a Strategic Advisory Panel member at the University of... Alana Christensen 17 hours ago 17 hours ago
Animal Health Fatty acids yield benefits in early lactation dairy cows New research from Michigan State University has demonstrated significant improvements in cow productivity with specific fatty acid supplementation through early lactation. The concept of feeding fat in dairy rations is nothing new — the... Dairy News Australia 13 Sep 2020 13 Sep 2020
News App gets updated to help dairy farm workers learn on the job Recently hired dairy industry workers will be able to learn the skills and knowledge needed in their new field in an easier way, with the launch of an app supported by the Victorian Government’s Agriculture Workforce Plan. Victorian Agriculture... Rodney Woods 07 Sep 2020 07 Sep 2020
Livestock Organic eggs on the menu It can be an unnerving experience to be surrounded by hundreds of friendly chooks when you enter the pasture paddock at Russell and Rochelle Crow’s egg production farm near Kyabram. The hens have a free run in their paddock, seeking refuge in their... Geoff Adams 8 hours ago 8 hours ago
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 23 Mar 2020
News Consumers look out for hens Community trust in the Australian egg industry remains high, according to a new report from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO. The survey shows that the industry was ranked about 3.72 on a “five” scale for trust, with Australian rural... Geoff Adams 9 hours ago 9 hours ago
Horticulture Victorian Government announce $17 million package to encourage locals to fill harvest labour roles A $17 million package has been announced by the Victorian Government to help address seasonal workforce shortages brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. The package includes more than $6 million to boost the supply of COVID-safe accommodation for... Rodney Woods 18 Sep 2020 18 Sep 2020
News Former dairy farmer steps out of comfort zone to help Lockington community Former dairy farmer Suzie Jacobs is passionate about helping the dairy community create a positive narrative for the future. Living for the past 10 years in Ballendella, Mrs Jacobs wants to “plant the seeds of possibility” to enable the community in... Rodney Woods 03 Sep 2020 03 Sep 2020
News Farmers happy with fishers but not campers on Crown land Farmers have raised their concerns about camping on Crown land with grazing licences or river frontages, but don’t have an issue with those wanting to fish. The Victorian Government has committed to guarantee access to fishing and camping on Crown... Rodney Woods 20 Sep 2020 20 Sep 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 17 Jun 2020
Management 102-year-old farm breaking new ground The Emmett family farm in Stanhope, Victoria has successfully moved into organics after 102 years as a Jersey stud and conventional dairy. Current principal farmer Craig Emmett made the decision to go organic four years ago, influenced by the... Daneka Hill 18 Sep 2020 18 Sep 2020
Water Goulburn-Murray Water seeks community feedback Goulburn-Murray Water customers are being encouraged to provide feedback to its customer satisfaction survey. G-MW’s Customers and Stakeholders general manager Ann Telford said the independent survey would provide further opportunity for customers... Spencer Fowler Steen 15 Sep 2020 15 Sep 2020
Cropping Grain growers urged to check expiry date of stored chemicals With improved seasonal conditions and an upbeat spring forecast, grain growers will be carefully assessing the need for disease management during the coming months and taking steps to ensure they have adequate fungicide supplies on hand. For some... Rodney Woods 17 Sep 2020 17 Sep 2020
From the Experts BVDV: A pest of a virus A complex and challenging disease, bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV) or pestivirus is widespread across Australia and known to cause significant reproductive and economic losses. Up to 90 per cent of Australian herds have evidence of exposure to... Dairy News Australia 09 Sep 2020 09 Sep 2020
News National herbicide resistance survey in weeds to begin Herbicide-resistant weeds are being cast into the spotlight, thanks to a Charles Sturt University-led national survey. Backed by the Grains Research and Development Corporation, the survey is encouraging farmers from Australian grain production... Country News 20 Sep 2020 20 Sep 2020
National Victorians support Andrews on virus: poll The latest Newspoll shows a majority of Victorians support Premier Daniel Andrews’ handling of the second coronavirus outbreak. AAP Newswire 32 minutes ago 32 minutes ago
Finance DJ’s food division losing money: owner David Jones’ South African owner has started a review of its loss making food business with the aim of getting it to a breakeven position in 2022. AAP Newswire 18 Sep 2020 18 Sep 2020
World Trump to name court nominee by Saturday President Donald Trump says he will announce his nominee to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the US Supreme Court on Friday or Saturday. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
World Navalny tells Russia to return clothes Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny says Moscow is withholding important evidence by not returning his clothes that may contain traces of the nerve agent Novichok. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Horse Racing Mamaragan still John Thompson’s Golden boy Trainer John Thompson is maintaining his faith in Group One placegetter Mamaragan, confident the colt can rebound in the $1 million Golden Rose. AAP Newswire 9 hours ago 9 hours ago
AFL St Kilda not fazed about AFL finals venue St Kilda coach Brett Ratten says the Saints will embrace any venue as the AFL considers scheduling the club’s first final in nine years at the Adelaide Oval. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
National QLD officer suspended after custody death A watchouse officer has been suspended from duty pending the outcome of an investigation after an Indigenous woman died in custody in Brisbane. AAP Newswire 4 hours ago 4 hours ago
Entertainment Succession big winner in the at-home Emmys The 2020 Emmys will be remembered for host Jimmy Kimmel in an empty venue, while stars joined by video-conference, to avoid coronavirus risks. AAP Newswire 9 hours ago 9 hours ago
National CMO says supply no factor in Vic mask call Victoria’s chief medical officer insists supply had no bearing in authorities updating guidelines to allow more healthcare workers to access masks. AAP Newswire 5 hours ago 5 hours ago
