Kyabram Free Press

Player payments just one brick in the wall

From turning the lights on to mowing the grass and stocking the bar fridge — there are far more moving parts to a club’s financial health than just paying stars

Tyler Maher
Sport

Player payments just one brick in the wall

From turning the lights on to mowing the grass and stocking the bar fridge — there are far more moving parts to a club’s financial health than just paying stars

Tyler Maher
News

KDHS recognises volunteers for National Volunteer Week

KYABRAM District Health Service (KDHS) recently recognised their volunteers’ amazing work by joining in with the Wave your Appreciation for Volunteers movement, initiated by Volunteering Australia. As part of National Volunteer Week, this year...

Jared Prestwidge
Sport

The road back: could football return?

A POTENTIAL start date of July 18 has been identified for the 2020 Goulburn Valley League season. A post on the Rochester Football Netball Club Facebook page revealed league officials were targeting mid-July for the first bounce. “The GVFNL is...

Kyabram Free Press
Sport

The road back: could football return?

A POTENTIAL start date of July 18 has been identified for the 2020 Goulburn Valley League season. A post on the Rochester Football Netball Club Facebook page revealed league officials were targeting mid-July for the first bounce. “The GVFNL is...

Kyabram Free Press
News

1990 Debutante Ball | Looking Back

THIS time of the year is usually an exciting time for many teenagers who would be preparing for their big night out – the annual Debutante Ball. This young group from Kyabram and Tongala made their debut at St Patrick’s Debutante Ball in...

Kyabram Free Press
Sport

Footy and netball training to resume in coming days

FOOTY training will be back from Monday, but many questions still remain surrounding the outlook of the 2020 season.

Brayden May

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Fatal crash in Kyabram

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred in Kyabram this morning.

Shepparton News
News

Two Kyabram District Health Service staff test positive for COVID-19

Kyabram District Health Services confirmed on Tuesday night that two staff members have tested positive to COVID-19.

Spencer Fowler Steen
News

Echuca and Kyabram to get Kmart Hub stores

WESFARMERS is cutting back on it’s struggling Target business, confirming it will close a number of stores across the country. The retailing conglomerate will shut up to 75 Target stores and convert another 92 to Kmart stores in a massive...

Alex Gretgrix
News

Up to 20 people in homes and overnight stays allowed from June 1

Locals will be allowed a total of 20 people in their homes and overnight stays in tourism accommodation will be back on the cards from June 1, Premier Daniel Andrews announced today. The loosening of restrictions will come into effect from 11.59pm...

Charmayne Allison
News

Deni driver in Alfred Hospital following crash

A 21 year-old Deniliquin man was airlifted to the Alfred Hospital following a single vehicle collision just outside town on Wakool Rd, on Saturday night. Police said the vehicle left the road about 8pm, west of Bradley Lane, and collided with a tree...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
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Kyabram police raise $2700 for Run4Blue

KYABRAM’s men and women in blue joined forces this month to support Police Legacy in the aftermath of last month’s horror crash in Melbourne that killed four officers. In an effort to raise funds to support the families of fallen police officers...

Jared Prestwidge
News

Campaspe drivers taking more risks during COVID-19 restrictions

LEADFOOTS and drivers high on drugs have been risking the lives of everyone on our roads during COVID-19 restrictions. And police are aiming to curb this risky behaviour ahead of Fatality Free Friday – a campaign that comes just weeks after...

Ivy Jensen
News

VCE exams to start on November 9

VICTORIAN Certificate of Education examinations are set to go ahead in early November despite COVID-19 interruptions. Results will also be available by the end of the year, which will allow students to get on the front foot with their university...

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Shepparton fruit pickers face court following 2018 murder

Two Shepparton fruit pickers have faced a Melbourne court following the death of Tatura man Umit Ergun Bolat in 2018.

Shepparton News
News

Benalla street art goes bridal

The vibrant streetscapes of Benalla have created a bold backdrop for a wedding magazine photoshoot. While Chloe Jones of Chloe Jones Photography had heard of the Benalla street art, she had never seen it in person before shooting Urban Kaleidoscope...

Benalla Ensign
Lifestyle

Victor builds a new routine

THINGS are quiet around the building at Vivid Living. The COVID-19 shutdown means far fewer people inside than usual, and clients working in a one-on-one setting they usually wouldn’t have in the past. While it’s not how most of Vivid’s...

Andrew Johnston
Sport

Hawkins weighs in for AFL season

Finley’s Tom Hawkins will lace up his boots for the return of the 2020 AFL season in three weeks’ time An announcement from the league on Friday, May 17 confirmed the season would resume on Thursday, June 11, with players returning to...

Daniel Hughes
News

Write a letter to become a part of Australia’s history

Would you like to be a part of Australia’s history? District residents are being called on to capture this historic moment in time by writing a letter about their experience of the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative launched by Australia Post...

Morgan Dyer
News

Slow down when passing emergency vehicles

Local police have warned drivers to slow down when passing emergency services or they will be fined. While passing emergency vehicles displaying flashing lights, motorists must slow to 40 km/h – a rule that was introduced almost three...

David Rak
News

Achievement program successful in local schools

THE Victorian Government’s Achievement Program for schools has helped over 20,000 little locals in Lodden Campaspe build lifelong healthy habits in an effort to curb health problems. New data from the Healthy Heart of Victoria 2019 Active Living...

Campaspe News
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

$100m development boost

Yarrawonga is set to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic faster than most areas with the help of a $100m plus residential and commercial development planned for the fast-growing east side of the town. The prime land borders the Murray Valley Highway...

Jared Loughnan
News

Council to fight Target closure

By Robert Muir Federation Council is taking action to mount a challenge to the decision by Wesfarmers to close Corowa Target. Corowa Target is to close in “early to mid-2021” according to Wesfarmers which owns both Target and Kmart stores. At...

Robert Muir
Sport

Maher’s Musings - Most recogniseable product from each town in the region

We’re putting a pin in ranking the best grand finals of the decade for the moment — but never fear, we will come back to it. More pressing investigations are upon us in the meantime, thanks to a suggestion from Mark McDonell on Twitter recently...

Tyler Maher
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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Tooborac’s McIvor Farms pork awarded

Tooborac’s McIvor Farm Foods has proven its product is truly delicious, after winning an award as a top producer in the state. Owners Belinda and Jason Hagan took home a delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Award in the Paddock category for their...

Country News
Water

Shepparton forum to discuss climate change impacts on water resources

A Shepparton forum, run by Farmers for Climate Action, will be held next week, with the impact of climate change on water issues high on the agenda. Principal Scientist in Climate Applications at the South Australian Research and Development...

Rodney Woods
Animal Health

Company shines light on dairy reproduction challenges

WITH THE global population currently sitting at 7.8 billion and a further two billion expected by 2050 (Source: UN, 2018); milk production has almost doubled in the past 50 years to help meet demand. And we will likely see even higher production...

Dairy News
Dairy

Ardmona dairy farmer announces resignation from Bega board

Bega Cheese director Jeff Odgers will step down from the role on June 30. Mr Odgers, who farms at Ardmona, made the decision after his son died in a farm accident in March. “Jeff has been a wonderful contributor to the success of Beg...

Rodney Woods
Livestock

Applications sought for three MLA board director positions

Meat & Livestock Australia has called for applications to fill three non-executive director positions on its board. Applications for the current round close on Friday, June 12. MLA’s board currently comprises nine directors, including...

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...

Dairy News
News

Share your best peanut butter recipe and win $2000

A Bega Peanut Butter cooking competition is searching for Australia’s ‘Peanut Butter Master’, earning a lucky winner $2000. Right around the country, Australians are enjoying peanut butter in their own unique ways — through toast...

Country News
Horticulture

Australian Organic chief executive officer Niki Ford to work with NFF and ACCC

Australian Organic chief executive officer Niki Ford has been appointed to the ACCC’s Agriculture Consultative Committee and will also join the National Farmers’ Federation Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program 2020. As part of the...

Country News
Dairy

Dairy code fact sheet for farmers

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has published a fact sheet to assist farmers in understanding their rights and obligations under the Dairy Industry Code of Conduct. The Dairy Industry Code of Conduct came into effect on January 1...

Country News
News

Research finds pesticides effective against lucerne flea

As resistance to pesticides increase, research has produced positive news for Australian grain growers. Testing of populations of lucerne flea has not found evidence of insecticide resistance. Through a Grains Research and Development Corporation...

Country News
Machinery & Products

Farming smarter makes life easier for the Vines family

Only 11 years ago this farming family started off with one cow, called ‘Hope’. With no family farm to begin their rural journey, the couple made the move to South West Victoria because they were uncomfortable with water security in Northern...

Dairy News
Management

After six decades in the industry, this dairy farmer is going out on top

THE SIX decades Bernie McManus has spent in the dairy industry might be coming to an end but the 73-year-old is certainly going out on top. His Bercar Jersey herd is currently ranked number two in DataGene’s recently released Australian Breeding...

Dairy News
Water

South West Loddon Pipeline completed

Thousands of people across central north-west Victoria now have reliable stock and domestic water supply, with the completion of the South West Loddon Pipeline project.

Country News
Cropping

Finley and Kerang research centres to help farmers with water efficiency

New research aimed at boosting grain productivity under irrigation will help farmers in northern Victoria and southern NSW get the most out of their water and optimise profitability. Two research centres established in Kerang and Finley are part of...

Rodney Woods
From the Experts

ABV release prompts sire review

The August release of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) and the upcoming joining season will have dairy farmers around the country thinking about the next best sires to use over their herds. While breeding enthusiasts will delve into great detail...

Dairy News
News

Rain pleases cropping farmers

A cold front hit the region last week, following Victoria’s wettest April since 1974. Shepparton’s rainfall reached 14 mm last Thursday, Kyabram had 17 mm and Yarrawonga recorded 8.6 mm. Elmore Nutrien Ag Solutions agronomist...

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National & world

National

Leifer’s alleged victims welcome ruling

Former Melbourne student Dassi Erlich says she is relieved after an Israeli court ruled her alleged abuser Malka Leifer is fit to face an extradition trial.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Downer EDI gets $450m Fortescue contract

The engineering contractor will execute early mining and maintenance services at Fortescue’s Eliwana iron ore mine in WA.

AAP Newswire
World

HK police give warning amid protest calls

Activists in Hong Kong have been warned against disrupting public order as calls circulate for fresh demonstrations against a national anthem law.

AAP Newswire
World

Johnson faces revolt for backing top aide

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing mounting pressure over his decision to back senior adviser Dominic Cummings, with one minister resigning.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Push entire spring carnival back: Hayes

Leading trainer David Hayes would like to see the sequence of lead-up races remain intact but the dates of spring races pushed back to later in the year.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Cox clash could see night AFL grand final

Victorian sports minister Martin Pakula thinks the AFL will shift its grand final to a historic night timeslot should it fall on the same day as the Cox Plate.

AAP Newswire
National

Concerns for WA port workers on virus ship

Fremantle Port workers boarded a live export ship before a COVID-19 outbreak was confirmed, and there are concerns they and their families have been exposed.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

JK Rowling publishes new story online

J K Rowling has published the first chapters of a fairy tale about a monster known as the Ickabog, an allegory about truth and abuse of power.

AAP Newswire
National

Two Sydney schools closed due to COVID-19

Two schools in Sydney’s eastern suburbs have closed after positive coronavirus cases among two students, as most children returned to classrooms full-time.

AAP Newswire