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National

Invictus giant fights back tears

Invictus warrior Damien Irish fought back tears after meeting Prince Harry as he described what it meant to him to be a part of the 2018 games.

AAP Newswire

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Ky out to get first win on the board

KYABRAM will be seeking its first win for the season when it makes the trip to Numurkah on Saturday for round three of Cricket Shepparton’s Haisman Shield competition.

Kyabram Free Press

Mathoura cashed up for forest

MATHOURA is set to benefit from a $30,000 grant to help protect local heritage assets.

Riverine Herald

Halloween fundraiser is more than a token effort

WOOLWORTHS, in partnership with the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, is encouraging Kyabram residents to support seriously ill children across the state when they shop in the lead up to Halloween.

Kyabram Free Press

Halloween fundraiser is more than a token effort

Kyabram Free Press

US to ‘terminate’ 1987 missile ban

Donald Trump says the US will withdraw from a 1987 nuclear missile treaty with Russia that could herald fresh tensions between the former Cold War rivals.

AAP Newswire

Here’s a bright idea: half-price solar panels

RESIDENTS looking to make the most of Kyabram’s sunshine can claim back half the cost of their solar panel installation.

Kyabram Free Press

Slithery alert

With the weather warming up, snakes are becoming more active and a lot more visible.

Country News

Finance

Cash from China to Australia in 18 seconds

People wanting to hold events in, holiday to, or send family members to school in Australia have less of a hassle getting cash here than first thought.

AAP Newswire

US to ‘terminate’ 1987 missile ban

Donald Trump says the US will withdraw from a 1987 nuclear missile treaty with Russia that could herald fresh tensions between the former Cold War rivals.

AAP Newswire

Here’s a bright idea: half-price solar panels

RESIDENTS looking to make the most of Kyabram’s sunshine can claim back half the cost of their solar panel installation.

Kyabram Free Press

Slithery alert

With the weather warming up, snakes are becoming more active and a lot more visible.

Country News

Finance

Cash from China to Australia in 18 seconds

People wanting to hold events in, holiday to, or send family members to school in Australia have less of a hassle getting cash here than first thought.

AAP Newswire

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Kyabram Free Press

Man stabbed in Rushworth

POLICE are hunting an offender who stabbed a man in Rushworth last night. Detectives from Campaspe Criminal Investigation Unit were called to a property in Tatura Rushworth Rd about 10pm where a man had suffered a 5cm stab wound to his right...

Ivy Jensen

Jarrod Lyle tribute unveiled at Shepparton Golf Club

It was a fitting farewell.

Shepparton News

Goodbye old gum tree, hello new intersection

DESPITE protest from a nearby resident the controversial tree on the corner of Campaspe Esplanade and Warren St was removed yesterday to make way for the Echuca-Moama bridge project.

Riverine Herald

Merrigum trainee paramedic John Dozzi lucky to defy the odds

John Dozzi is one of a small percentage of people who survive sudden cardiac arrest.

Liz Mellino

Martiniello’s our man

The Benalla Saints senior coaching reins have been passed onto James Martiniello for the 2019 season.

Georgia Smith

Burglary leaves Tatura resident heartbroken

A Tatura resident is heartbroken after her house was burgled a fortnight ago leaving her with a mess to clean up and longing for her valuables.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Enjoy a sub and help put bite on hunger

ON FRIDAY, November 2, Kyabram Subway will join restaurants around Australia in coming together to fight food insecurity.

Kyabram Free Press

GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018

National

Harry impresses Invictus competitors

Prince Harry has made his mark on Invictus Games competitors with his hands-on approach to them while attending events in Sydney.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Gallery: GVL football: reserves and under-18 grand finals

Photos from the GVL reserves and under-18 grand finals

Ray Sizer

23 Sep 2018

Trump not satisfied with Saudi confession

Donald Trump says that cancelling an arms deal with Saudi Arabia over the death of a dissident journalist “would hurt us far more than it would them”.

AAP Newswire

Farmers form new dairy co-op

Australia’s latest dairy co-op — Eureka Dairy — has been approved by the Australian Competition and Consumer commission and is looking for suppliers. ACCC approval gives it the legal governance required to operate. Interim director, Steve...

Sophie Baldwin

Local

Halloween fundraiser is more than a token effort

Kyabram Free Press

Here’s a bright idea: half-price solar panels

RESIDENTS looking to make the most of Kyabram’s sunshine can claim back half the cost of their solar panel installation.

Kyabram Free Press

Ky out to get first win on the board

KYABRAM will be seeking its first win for the season when it makes the trip to Numurkah on Saturday for round three of Cricket Shepparton’s Haisman Shield competition.

Kyabram Free Press

Enjoy a sub and help put bite on hunger

ON FRIDAY, November 2, Kyabram Subway will join restaurants around Australia in coming together to fight food insecurity.

Kyabram Free Press

An alien invasion is taking centre stage

THREE of Kyabram’s most talented performers are headlining Shepparton Theatre Arts Group’s newest production, Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre on the Air in The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells.

Michael Mattingly

Kevin feels on top of the world

KYABRAM’S Kevin Bell pleasantly surprised himself when he competed recently in the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

Kyabram Free Press

Reading is in kids’ nature

MERRIGUM Primary School librarian Fiona Smith travels around quite a bit.

Michael Mattingly

Club honours its players after season that brought two flags

MERRIGUM Football and Netball Club celebrated another successful year at its presentation night recently after three netball teams competed in the KDFNL grand final.

Kyabram Free Press

Kelvin marks 70 years as a freemason

KELVIN West was recognised recently by the Kyabram Masonic Lodge for his unwavering commitment throughout the past 70 years.

Kyabram Free Press

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EVENTS

Benalla Lakeside Craft & Farmers Market

Every fourth Saturday of the month including January. All funds raised are donated to the Benalla Community. Make it Bake it Grow it Sew it

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Ruth Jellif

27 Oct

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

28 Oct

Oxley Bush Market

38th Annual Bush Market 175 stalls

Ruth Jellif

3 Nov

Journey Beyond Fear

Tickets $15, pay at event. Supper provided by Rural Australians for Refugees

Ruth Jellif

8 Nov

SES volunteers able to practise road crash rescues

VEHICLES abandoned on freeways and highways in the North East are being donated to the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) for training.

Michael Mattingly

Celebrating another top season of bocce

NORTH East Bocce players travelled to the Tatura Bocce club on Sunday, when the 35th annual awards luncheon was held.

Kyabram Free Press

Regional

Burglary leaves Tatura resident heartbroken

A Tatura resident is heartbroken after her house was burgled a fortnight ago leaving her with a mess to clean up and longing for her valuables.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Community leaders call for protection

Protection of rural communities is non-negotiable when state and Commonwealth water ministers meet to set additional criteria around further water recovery.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Tradies tools stolen

Benalla Ensign

Mathoura cashed up for forest

MATHOURA is set to benefit from a $30,000 grant to help protect local heritage assets.

Riverine Herald

Kids at risk

A severe lack of police resources is leaving the region’s children at risk, according to Police Association of NSW executive member Roger Campton.

Southern Riverina News

Popular flower show turns 60

The Cobram Uniting Church Ladies Guild held yet another successful annual Flower Show at Irvin Hall on Friday.

Cobram Courier

Central Goulburn Anglican Parish

Central Goulburn Anglican Parish has farewelled Reverend Paul Dalzell.

Seymour Telegraph

Greg loves his day job

COLBINABBIN Primary School students were learning from the best when Monash university professor Greg Sassella was principal for a day.

Lachlan Durling

Talk of the town

THE Heathcote Design Workshop was held at the bowls club last week and saw some key ideas and issues raised by locals.

Michael Mattingly

Seniors share fun

Tatura Senior Citizens celebrated on Saturday with an event for all Taturians and travellers, opening up their clubroom doors for an unconditional invitation.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Green route if elected

An elected Liberal Nationals Government will support the green route as the preferred route for the new Yarrawonga-Mulwala Bridge crossing. Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy joined Shadow Minister for Roads and Infrastructure David Hodgett in...

Jared Loughnan

Dog food donations extended

Young Corowa local Elly-Rose Clinch, who stole the hearts of many with her idea to help the working dogs through the drought, wishes to thank everyone for their support and donations, which have been extended to October 28. Elly-Rose has collected...

Corowa Free Press

Redbacks approach clash with aim to McLay out unbeaten Numurkah

Kyabram will look to hit the reset button tomorrow.

Tyler Maher

Rural

Slithery alert

With the weather warming up, snakes are becoming more active and a lot more visible.

Country News

Water

Contribution allows more extensive works

When the irrigation channel supplying Paul and Lenore Mundy’s property was slated for modernisation as part of Goulburn-Murray Water’s Connections project, they knew it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to upgrade their farm and improve productivity.

Country News

Animal Health

Udder health costs dairy $150 m each year

MORE THAN $150 million is lost to Australian dairy farmers each year through poor udder health. Mastitis is the major cause of this loss as it reduces milk yield and leads to poor quality milk. The investigation of mastitis does not rely on the...

Gemma Chuck

12 Oct 2018

Farmers form new dairy co-op

Sophie Baldwin

Livestock

Sheep auction to raise funds

Sheep producers will be able to contribute to the annual fundraiser for the Royal Children’s Hospital at Shepparton Regional Saleyards this Friday.

Country News

12 Oct 2018

Markets

China cops more tariffs

The Trump administration has applied a 10 per cent tariff to $200 billion of Chinese imports from September 24. RaboResearch dairy analyst Emma Higgins said President Trump has also threated this tariff could be lifted to 25 per cent by the end of...

Dairy News

Working Dogs

Eager pup is a good student

What are their names and how old are they?

Country News

Horticulture

Testing new technology

High tech sensors, laser scanners and thermal imaging technology are set to call a number of Tatura orchards home, as the Victorian Government’s $12million Internet of Things (IoT) trials move a step closer to getting under way.

Country News

Still at the top of his game

BERNIE MCMANUS has no plans to retire from dairy farming in the near future, despite his advancing age. The spritely 71-year-old still gets up every day to milk his 130-cow dairy herd at Bamawm with his wife Carol. He has also just signed a new...

Dairy News

Drought brings roo trouble for Riverina

Paul Norris steers his four-wheel drive into the darkened scrub and points a spotlight at a kangaroo standing up in the grass 100m away.

Country News

Machinery & Products

Rotary dairies a cheap, efficient option

ROTARY DAIRIES remain a cost-effective and low-maintenance option for dairy farmers, according to Steve Allenby from Allenby Engineering, Camperdown. Allenby Engineering built its first rotary dairy — 40 units — in 1988. Mr Allenby believes it...

Dairy News

Management

Farm’s focus is on saving water

NEIL GANNON’S dairy farm has been owned by his family for 140 years but the times are definitely changing. Mr Gannon and his wife, Keryn, currently milk 500 cows on 267 ha at Tinamba in Gippsland. They recently signed up to be a GippsDairy Focus...

Stephen Cooke

Water

Water use under microscope

As the region battles dry conditions, water prices rise and the battle for water becomes fiercer, concerns are growing regarding what a prolonged drought would mean for the water market.

Country News

Cropping

Crop centre opens

A new world-leading crop research centre in South Australia will boost prosperity for farmers, according to Australian Grain Technologies.

Country News

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

Plan to ease shortfall

Federal Nationals leader Michael McCormack is hopeful a new regime to bring foreign farm workers into Australia will be in place before summer.

Country News

National & World

National

Invictus giant fights back tears

Invictus warrior Damien Irish fought back tears after meeting Prince Harry as he described what it meant to him to be a part of the 2018 games.

AAP Newswire

49 minutes ago

Finance

Cash from China to Australia in 18 seconds

People wanting to hold events in, holiday to, or send family members to school in Australia have less of a hassle getting cash here than first thought.

AAP Newswire

US to ‘terminate’ 1987 missile ban

Donald Trump says the US will withdraw from a 1987 nuclear missile treaty with Russia that could herald fresh tensions between the former Cold War rivals.

AAP Newswire

Trump not satisfied with Saudi confession

Donald Trump says that cancelling an arms deal with Saudi Arabia over the death of a dissident journalist “would hurt us far more than it would them”.

AAP Newswire

Horse Racing

Pride pair primed for Perth assault

The focus is on Melbourne but Joe Pride already has one eye on the summer carnival races in Perth.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

AFL

Neale says he and Lyon are on good terms

Star Brisbane signing Lachie Neale denies he had any problems at Fremantle and says leaving the Dockers was probably the hardest decision of his life.

AAP Newswire