News

Twin donkey foals born in Girgarre

A CHRISTMAS in July miracle came to a Girgarre family last Sunday in the form of rare twin donkey foals. The male ‘Kayba’ and the female ‘Claire’, born to 11-year-old jenny ‘Oakey’, were delivered on a pleasant...

Jared Prestwidge
Sport

GCJFL still unsure of start date

GOULBURN Campaspe Junior Football League has announced it will run a season, although it is yet to confirm a starting date. The league is now in discussions with its 12 affiliated clubs to establish how many teams will be competing, with a deadline...

Kyabram Free Press
News

MAGS students spend another week at home while Victorian schools go back

STUDENTS at Moama Anglican Grammar will join metropolitan schools in an extra week of school holidays. In a letter sent to parents and families, principal Carmel Spry confirmed the news saying they were following advice from the NSW Government...

Alex Gretgrix
Sport

SDJFL targeting July 18 for season start

THE Shepparton District Junior Football League is hoping to start its season on the weekend of July 18 and 19. League officials confirmed their decision at a meeting last week, with under 10, 12, 14, 16 and youth girls’ competitions again to...

Brayden May
Sport

SDJFL targeting July 18 for season start

THE Shepparton District Junior Football League is hoping to start its season on the weekend of July 18 and 19. League officials confirmed their decision at a meeting last week, with under 10, 12, 14, 16 and youth girls’ competitions again to...

Brayden May
News

Which Campaspe Shire councillors are running for re-election?

AT LEAST four of the nine Campaspe Shire councillors are considering running for another four-year term ahead of the local government election on Saturday, October 24. Mayor Adrian Weston and councillors John Zobec, Annie Vickers and Vicki Neele...

Lachlan Durling
Sport

GVL and Murray League called off

BOTH the Goulburn Valley and Murray Leagues have elected to cancel their 2020 senior football and netball seasons.

Brayden May

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New active COVID-19 case in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has reported a new active case of COVID-19. The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed its the only active case in the region, as the state’s total rose by 108 – the second highest daily rise in Victoria since the...

Madi Chwasta
News

Victorian border with NSW to close tomorrow

THE NSW Government will close its border to Victoria at midnight tomorrow. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews made the announcement this morning in response to growing concerns about Victoria’s coronavirus case numbers which have grown by 127 today...

Andrew Johnston
Virus updates

Melbourne and Mitchell Shire to be locked down for six weeks

Melbourne has been ordered back into lockdown after the state recorded 191 new cases of coronavirus. Premier Daniel Andrews on Tuesday confirmed people in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, north of the city, will only be able to leave their...

Shepparton News
News

Mitchell Shire enters stage three restrictions for six weeks

Stage three COVID-19 restrictions will be reinstated across Mitchell Shire and metropolitan Melbourne for six weeks from Thursday.

David Rak
News

Two people airlifted to hospital following Girgarre crash

TWO people have been airlifted to a Melbourne hospital following a two-vehicle collision at the corner of White Rd and Peppertree Ln, Girgarre on June 6.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Goulburn Valley Water appoint new managing director

After an extensive recruitment process, Goulburn Valley Water has appointed a new managing director. With more than 20 years’ experience in the water industry, Stephen Capewell will take on the head role. GVW board chair Mark Stone said he looked...

Kyabram Free Press
News

Meet Macey, Kyabram’s Top Dog

AMASSING 560 votes and beating out 19 other submissions, one-and-a-half-year-old purebred Labrador Marley has been crowned Kyabram and district’s top dog.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Campaspe Shire opens Rural Tree Scheme for rural landowners

RURAL landowners can now purchase native seedlings for a subsided cost through Campaspe Shire Council’s Rural Tree Scheme. The council’s community general manager Keith Oberin said the scheme was a great way for rural landowners to improve...

Kyabram Free Press

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40,000 piece puzzle takes up Shepparton CBD sidewalk

MOST people know their puzzle limits; 500-piece puzzles are a challenge, while only the brave attempt 1000 pieces. But on Wednesday a Shepparton woman assembled a staggering 40,000-piece puzzle on the CBD sidewalk.

Daneka Hill
News

Jan takes the reins - new Rotary President announced

The Rotary Club of Benalla welcomed Janice Crothers as its 82nd president at this year’s official changeover. However, like many thing at this moment in history the ceremony had to be carried out via Zoom thanks to COVID-19 restrictions. While this...

Simon Ruppert
News

Tourism to take a hit from Echuca-Moama border closure

A CLOSURE of the NSW border is not a line between two towns. It’s is cutting one community in half. That is the message from Echuca Moama Tourism chief executive Kathryn Mackenzie, who said a border closure would be devastating for tourism...

Andrew Johnston
News

Take advantage of residential incentives

The HomeBuilders grant may be welcomed in the Southern Riverina, but the $25,000 might not be utilised unless the local economy improves. The Commonwealth grant is being offered to anyone building a new home up to $750,000 in value (which includes...

Daniel Hughes
News

Sporties Health and Fitness to return next week

It has been months in the making, but the Sporties Health and Fitness centre will finally open its doors next week. The facility’s forced closure due to the COVID-19 outbreak came as a massive blow for the community, but the gym will welcome...

Liam Nash
News

Police appeal for information after Seymour FM burglary and arson

Detectives from Mitchell Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for information following a burglary and arson that occurred in Seymour last week. Emergency services were notified following the break in at a rural property just before 10pm on July...

David Rak
News

Give a cat a home: Phoebe

Smelly cat, smelly cat, what are they feeding you? Smelly cat, smelly cat, it’s not your fault... YOU just have to take one look to see this song is not about Phoebe, who could be one of your next best Friends. This two-year-old domestic short hair...

Alex Gretgrix
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
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
News

Corowa’s Tik Tok teen sensation

Corowa teenager Blake Pavey has become an internet sensation on the increasingly popular app, TikTok, for his videos impersonating stereotypical Australian dads. The 18-year-old has amassed a following of over 177,000 followers since downloading the...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Farmers keep growing with O’Connors’ Ryco accreditation

Farmers in the Corowa region are set to enjoy a decrease in downtime, following an announcement that O’Connors Corowa is now a fully-accredited Ryco Connector Specialist. An Australian company, Ryco manufactures hydraulic hose and fittings found...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

GVL cancels 2020 seniors season

The Goulburn Valley League has pulled the pin on its senior competitions for 2020.

Alex Mitchell
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

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Rural

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Benalla woman takes out prestigious thoroughbred awards

Wendy Smith feels most comfortable getting the job done behind the scenes. But her hard work has not gone unnoticed and recently the yearling manager has found herself in the limelight. Gathered with son Joshua Schwandt and her Blue Gum Farm...

Jessica Ball
Water

$20 million for research into Murray-Darling Basin rivers

The Federal Government is looking for partners for a $20 million research program to increase knowledge about Murray-Darling Basin rivers. Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt said the program demonstrated the government’s commitment to...

Jamie Salter
Animal Health

Preparing the team ahead of the game

When it comes to preparing for the next joining period, it’s never too early to start thinking about your bulls. Often, these blokes are away in a back paddock or at the out-block, out of sight and out of mind. However, a recent study in...

Dairy News Australia
Dairy

Freedom Foods extends trading halt

Freedom Foods will not trade on the ASX until November 2 after the company extended its trading freeze. The company’s board said it believed investors required “comprehensive and up-to-date” information as to the impact of the historical issues...

Country News
Livestock

Domestic livestock prices historically high

Confidence in livestock producers looking to rebuild depleted herd and flock numbers has risen due to an improvement in domestic conditions, according to Meat & Livestock Australia. Global markets are uncertain as the economy has shrunk for the...

Country News
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
News

Louie is farming family’s new fur baby

Dairy farmer Anne Barbagallo from Mead, near Cohuna, recently added a new member to the family. Jack Russell Louie has become a substitute child after Anne’s daughters Stacey, 21, and Heidi, 18, left home for university in Melbourne and Geelong...

Jamie Salter
Horticulture

Businesses surprised by border closure

Barham avocado grower Katrina Myers has been surprised to hear the announcement of the NSW-Victoria border closure.

Geoff Adams
Dairy News

Murray Goulburn shell company goes into liquidation

The remaining assets of former dairy co-operative, Murray Goulburn, have been placed into voluntary liquidation. Most of the assets of the once dominating dairy processor were sold to Saputo in 2018, but a shell company remained to finance...

Geoff Adams
News

Goulburn rises on the back of rainfall

Winter rain and the early filling of Waranga Basin has pushed the Goulburn River stream flow higher recently. The Goulburn River flow increased to almost 9000 Ml/day in the last week of June, and last Thursday it was running at about...

Geoff Adams
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
Management

Foote in the door with Coles

The Foote family, of Fish Creek, is among dairy farmers selling their total milk production direct to Coles. John and Marion Foote, with sons, Rowen and Kristopher, and their respective wives, Sally and Jess, along with two full-time workers, milk...

Dairy News Australia
Water

Goulburn-Murray Water halfway through Winter Works program

Goulburn-Murray Water is halfway through its $2.5 million Winter Works program, with maintenance and refurbishment work undertaken by local businesses and regional contractors. The works are taking place across the irrigation delivery network...

Jamie Salter
Cropping

Report links grains production to regional jobs

A new report has revealed a strong correlation between Australian grains production and jobs in regional areas — about one job for every 1000 tonnes of grain produced. The research was conducted by the Regional Australia Institute with Grains...

Jamie Salter
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
News

Start of a new season sees wool price rise

Wool prices have turned around with the start of a new season, according to Australian Wool Innovation’s weekly wool market summary. The AWI Eastern Market Indicator lifted 18 cents, closing week two of the 2020-21 season at 1134¢/kg. This was...

Jamie Salter

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National & world

National

SA plan to reopen borders remains on track

Plans to open South Australia’s borders on July 20 remain on track, but the Premier says the state is carefully monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak interstate.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Virgin Aust bondholder request denied

A federal justice has rejected a request by bondholders to get an inside glimpse at Bain Capital’s bid for the airline.

AAP Newswire
World

Japanese nightclubs become virus hot spots

The Japanese government has warned nightclubs to take more action to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

AAP Newswire
World

Japanese floods death toll rises to 66

Japan is bracing for more heavy rain as the death toll from recent floods and mudslides rises to 66.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Snowden stable chasing more 2YO success

Fresh from a midweek stakes triumph, trainers Peter and Paul Snowden will look to add to their tally of winners with a well-rounded team of horses at Rosehill.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Cats’ Gary Rohan avoids AFL suspension

Geelong’s Gary Rohan has escaped with a fine and Cats captain Joel Selwood has avoided any sanction following incidents during their AFL win against Brisbane.

AAP Newswire
National

NCA bomb suspect has serious health issues

A court has been told that the man charged with the bombing of the NCA office in Adelaide in 1994 has serious health issues.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Five arrested over LA killing of Pop Smoke

Five people have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of rapper Pop Smoke, who was killed during a break-in at a Hollywood Hills home.

AAP Newswire
National

Vic backs virus-hit businesses with $534m

Victoria has unveiled a $534 million support package for businesses as the state’s second coronavirus lockdown is expected to wipe billions off the economy.

AAP Newswire