EDITOR'S PICKS

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

Sport

Trap on track in his new life

IRON Anda had a good run on the track during his time as a racing greyhound.

Michael Mattingly

13 Dec 2018

National

54,000 homes blacked out by NSW storms

A strong storm has hit Sydney, knocking out power to thousands of homes.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

Sport

KDFNL retains structure for 2019

KYABRAM District Football Netball League will retain the same structure as this season, despite tossing up the possibility of splitting into two sections during the year.

Kyabram Free Press

14 Dec 2018

Riverine Herald

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - December 15

Tonight on The Lead, Murray River Holiday Park manager Bianca Hurn is well on her way to being crowned the best in the business after her most recent award at the G’Day Group Conference in November

Riverine Herald

3 hours ago

News

It’ll be fun for all the family

WE HAVE our Addams family.

Ivy Jensen

14 Dec 2018

News

It’ll be fun for all the family

WE HAVE our Addams family.

Ivy Jensen

14 Dec 2018

World

Trump’s 2016 inaugural committee probed

Prosecutors in New York are investigating whether some of the Donald Trump’s inaugural committee donors made contributions in exchange for political favours.

AAP Newswire

11 hours ago

News

Christmas in Kyabram means extended trading

EVERYONE has at least one Christmas gift idea they have left to the last minute. And with work taking up most of the week, its hard to make time to go out and grab it. So as of this weekend, the Kyabram Chamber of Commerce has you covered. Extended...

Michael Mattingly

14 Dec 2018

News

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News

13 Dec 2018

Finance

Paris police prepare for planned protests

Security forces in Paris are in position around central train stations and along the famed Champs-Elysees boulevard ahead of another weekend of protests.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

World

Trump’s 2016 inaugural committee probed

Prosecutors in New York are investigating whether some of the Donald Trump’s inaugural committee donors made contributions in exchange for political favours.

AAP Newswire

11 hours ago

News

Christmas in Kyabram means extended trading

Michael Mattingly

14 Dec 2018

News

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News

13 Dec 2018

Finance

Paris police prepare for planned protests

Security forces in Paris are in position around central train stations and along the famed Champs-Elysees boulevard ahead of another weekend of protests.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Most popular

Video

Thieves smash Tongala bank with heavy machinery

Thieves used heavy machinery to smash the front of the Bendigo Bank in Tongala early this morning targeting the ATM. Echuca detectives are investigating. More to come

Riverine Herald

12 Dec 2018

News

Road closures due to flooding

Due to heavy rainfall and resulting flood waters, roads across the region are closed with motorists and residents urged to take care in this treacherous weather. More than 50 mm has fell in the last 24 hours with more rain forecasted. Motorists...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

13 Dec 2018

News

‘ A shocking indictment of how the justice system treats Aboriginal people’

AN INQUIRY into the death in custody of Moama’s Aunty Tanya Day started Thursday.

Riverine Herald

10 Dec 2018

News

Fighting for a future

Darcy Hare doesn’t quite fit the typical stereotype of someone passionate about water and policy.

Sophie Baldwin

11 Dec 2018

News

Road closures due to flooding

Corowa Free Press

13 Dec 2018

News

Harmony Village aged care wing officially opened

After 20 months of construction, Harmony Village’s new wing has been officially opened.

Tara Whitsed

13 Dec 2018

News

Which house will be up in lights?

THE Kyabram Free Press and Campaspe Shire are helping Kyabram spread the spirit of Christmas with our Christmas Lights Competiton.

Kyabram Free Press

14 Dec 2018

National

Flash flooding in outer Melbourne

Parts of Melbourne have copped another drenching on Saturday afternoon.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

Galleries

Festive art activity day

There was plenty of festive cheer at Shepparton East Primary School on Wednesday, with students dressing up for their annual arts activity day.

Liz Mellino

13 Dec 2018

World

EU refuses to budge on Brexit agreement

European Union leaders meeting in Brussels have shown little appetite to resolve British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit impasse.

AAP Newswire

15 hours ago

Dairy

Farmers win fairer contracts

Dairy processors — including Fonterra, Parmalat and Lion Dairy & Drinks — have agreed to amend their milk supply agreements following concerns from Australia’s consumer watchdog they were ‘‘unfair’’.

Country News

14 Dec 2018

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Local

News

It’ll be fun for all the family

WE HAVE our Addams family.

Ivy Jensen

14 Dec 2018

News

Christmas in Kyabram means extended trading

Michael Mattingly

14 Dec 2018

Sport

KDFNL retains structure for 2019

KYABRAM District Football Netball League will retain the same structure as this season, despite tossing up the possibility of splitting into two sections during the year.

Kyabram Free Press

14 Dec 2018

News

Which house will be up in lights?

THE Kyabram Free Press and Campaspe Shire are helping Kyabram spread the spirit of Christmas with our Christmas Lights Competiton.

Kyabram Free Press

14 Dec 2018

News

It’s conduct unbecoming

IN-FIGHTING is rife within Campaspe Shire as codes of conduct fly between the councillors.

Kyabram Free Press

14 Dec 2018

Sport

Olivia named in Vic bowls team

KYABRAM’S up and coming bowls superstar Olivia Cartwright recently received another feather to tuck into her hat.

Kyabram Free Press

14 Dec 2018

News

CFA warns locals to put safety first

THE hot weather is upon us, and Kyabram CFA captain Mick Crompton says measures need to be taken to ensure this fire season is a safe one.

Kyabram Free Press

13 Dec 2018

Sport

McLays on cloud nine - Brothers take nine wickets in Kyabram victory

TOP spells of bowling from brothers Jackson and Charlie McLay enabled Kyabram to claim its second win for the season in Cricket Shepparton’s Haisman Shield competition last Saturday.

Kyabram Free Press

13 Dec 2018

News

Rushworth centre loses a day

CAMPASPE Shire Council is cutting Rushworth’s customer service centre’s operating days again.

Kyabram Free Press

13 Dec 2018

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EVENTS

Events

Marysville Farmers’ Market

Located in the main street of Marysville, the farmers’ market has beautiful views of the Yarra Ranges and offers a variety of stalls. Visitors can purchase some of the Yarra Valley’s best wines, olive oils, chutneys, cakes, honey, fruit...

Country News

23 Dec

Events

Nagambie Farmers’ Market

The Nagambie Farmers’ Market is held on the fourth Sunday of each month from 10am to 2pm at the Tahbilk Winery. It features butter, bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, nuts, wine, olives, olive oil, beer, ice-cream, pies, flour, jams and...

Country News

23 Dec

News

Firewood collection on ice

THE spring firewood collection season closed in Kyabram and across Victoria at the end of last month.

Kyabram Free Press

13 Dec 2018

Sport

Trap on track in his new life

IRON Anda had a good run on the track during his time as a racing greyhound.

Michael Mattingly

13 Dec 2018

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Regional

News

Harmony Village aged care wing officially opened

After 20 months of construction, Harmony Village’s new wing has been officially opened.

Tara Whitsed

13 Dec 2018

News

Clean-up continues

The clean-up across the region from Sunday night’s destructive storm is continuing, with many getting a better understanding of what can be salvaged and what cannot.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

8 hours ago

News

Roads made safer

Major north-east Victorian roads have been made safer with critical works undertaken recently through a $51.5 million investment into maintenance, resurfacing and rehabilitation on the arterial network.

Benalla Ensign

13 hours ago

Riverine Herald

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - December 15

Tonight on The Lead, Murray River Holiday Park manager Bianca Hurn is well on her way to being crowned the best in the business after her most recent award at the G’Day Group Conference in November

Riverine Herald

3 hours ago

News

Safety plea after Toc. death

A Victorian man was killed on Saturday when the motorcycle he was riding at Tocumwal crashed into a tree.

Southern Riverina News

14 Dec 2018

News

Helping drive tourists to regional events

Regional events planned in July to December next year can can apply for NSW Government funding.

Cobram Courier

14 Dec 2018

News

Group has cruisy Christmas

Fifty members of the Seymour-based Major Mitchell Cruisers recently held their Christmas party at Seymour Cricket Club’s rooms.

Seymour Telegraph

12 hours ago

News

Nats stick with leaders

PETER Walsh will remain the leader and Steph Ryan the deputy leader of the Nationals after both were elected to the roles uncontested.

Campaspe News

13 Dec 2018

News

Loan program to help women rebuild lives

TENS of thousands of women escaping family violence will have access to a $14.9 million program providing zero-interest loans to help them rebuild their lives.

McIvor Times

14 Dec 2018

Sport

Tatura ladder triumph

Tatura

Tatura Guardian

13 Dec 2018

News

Bridge Closure for works

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions next week on the Mulwala-Yarrawonga Bridge for maintenance work. The work involves repairing a guardrail on the Victorian side of the bridge. The bridge will be reduced to one lane between 2am and...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

14 Dec 2018

News

Road closures due to flooding

Corowa Free Press

13 Dec 2018

Sport

Football and netball recruits and player movement news

Euroa continues to reel in recruits as it looks to rise up the Goulburn Valley League table next year.

Tyler Maher

13 Dec 2018

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Rural

News

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News

13 Dec 2018

Water

Call for action on plan

No more water can be retrieved from NSW or Victoria, with the country already ‘‘suffering’’ at the hands of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, according to the Speak Up Campaign.

Country News

14 Dec 2018

Animal Health

Keep cows cool this summer

CLIMATE CHANGE is leading to warmer Australian summers with an increased number of hot days and warmer nights. This increases the risk of heat stress, leading to adverse effects on herd health and farm profitability. Effects of heat stress Reduced...

Gemma Chuck

13 Dec 2018

Dairy

Farmers win fairer contracts

Country News

14 Dec 2018

Livestock

New livestock app

Farmers now have access to day-to-day livestock prices from across the country at the touch of a button, thanks to a new app.

Country News

14 Dec 2018

Markets

Don’t forget global markets

WITH MANY eyes focused on the current feed shortage in Australia and resultant surge in feed costs, global markets have taken something of a back seat. Apart from helpful depreciation of the Australian dollar, there hasn’t been much to jolt our...

John Droppert

13 Dec 2018

News

Solar plan irks locals

A new solar farm is being proposed for Benalla, but locals whose houses are in close proximity have signed a petition to have it stopped before it even begins.

Rodney Woods

13 Dec 2018

Horticulture

Region optimistic despite SPC being sold

The region continues to be optimistic about the future of SPC, with hopes a new buyer can continue to build the company.

Country News

13 Dec 2018

Dairy

Mumford steps up into UDV’s top job

Paul Mumford is the interim UDV president, replacing the outgoing Adam Jenkins.

Country News

14 Dec 2018

Working Dogs

Easy to love Instagram star

What’s the best and worst thing she has ever done?

Country News

13 Dec 2018

Machinery & Products

Wrapping up a hypothetical silage venture

I’D BE willing to wager that every machinery enthusiast has their share of ‘aspirational’ purchases. The machines that you don’t strictly need, but with whose hypothetical selection and applications you preoccupy your spare time. I have...

John Droppert

13 Dec 2018

Management

Flexibility helps family through dry season

PLANNING, BUSINESS flexibility and diversity has helped one western Victorian dairy farming family navigate a tough season. The Martins at Irrewarra, north of Colac, have never fed in the bail and do not buy-in fodder. This means they haven’t been...

Dairy News

13 Dec 2018

Water

Probe needed to assess river bank damage

The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority has said additional funding and support was being explored to develop a new lower Goulburn River flows study and long-term environmental monitoring program to investigate the effects of unseasonal high flows on river banks, water quality, native fish and vegetation.

Country News

13 Dec 2018

Cropping

Grain growers need evidence from peers

When it comes to changing grain growers’ perceptions and motivating practice change on-farm, American agricultural academic Drew Lyon believes it does not matter where in the world you are, the challenges are strikingly similar.

Country News

12 Dec 2018

From the Experts

Bringing new pastures on line

GETTING YOUR grazing rotation right is critical to maximise your pasture production. A well-managed rotation will help not only to boost pasture intake per cow but enable a more effective use of supplements. Establishing a rotation with newly sown...

Dairy News

22 Apr 2018

News

Greens Lake to close for New Year’s Eve

Greens Lake at Corop will once again be closed for New Year’s Eve.

Country News

12 Dec 2018

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National & World

National

54,000 homes blacked out by NSW storms

A strong storm has hit Sydney, knocking out power to thousands of homes.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

Finance

Paris police prepare for planned protests

Security forces in Paris are in position around central train stations and along the famed Champs-Elysees boulevard ahead of another weekend of protests.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

World

Trump’s 2016 inaugural committee probed

Prosecutors in New York are investigating whether some of the Donald Trump’s inaugural committee donors made contributions in exchange for political favours.

AAP Newswire

11 hours ago

World

EU refuses to budge on Brexit agreement

European Union leaders meeting in Brussels have shown little appetite to resolve British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit impasse.

AAP Newswire

15 hours ago

Horse Racing

Sky’s the limit for Villiers Stakes winner

Sky Boy has taken the next step to fulfilling his destiny with his win in the Group Two Villiers Stakes at Randwick earning him a berth in the Doncaster Mile.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago