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Shepparton

Sikhs share faith and tradition with Shepparton

Sikhs wear turbans so that people in the street can identify them and ask for help if they need it. And I had no idea. That’s one of the first things I learned when I donned a colourful scarf, slipped off my sandals, and walked into the big...

Holly Tregenza

Special link established between Lachie’s Legacy and local track

Just before 7.06 pm on Monday, December 2, a contingent of family and friends were celebrating the first victory of greyhoun0d 0Lachie’s Legacy. The momentous win came at Shepparton, in the first race of the 12-race meeting, leaving a special...

Aydin Payne

So much to do in Shepparton this weekend

With the opening of a splash park, a school fete, ballet, a twilight festival, Spring Car Nationals and paddling — there’s plenty to do in Shepparton this weekend.

Shepparton News

Calls for GV Health to take over Murchison DP Jones

State Member for Euroa Steph Ryan has raised the idea of Goulburn Valley Health submitting an expression of interest for the purchase of Murchison’s DP Jones Nursing Home. Ms Ryan has called on the Victorian Government to direct GV Health to submit...

Morgan Dyer

Tongala, a town full of characters and heart

Just like big families, country towns have their own parade of unique characters and passions, buildings and histories — all united by a shared sense of pride and identity. This week, Holly Tregenza visits Tongala.

Holly Tregenza

Echuca

Tree’s a crowd at Uniting Church

THE Echuca Moama Uniting Church will be full of festive cheer with their Festival of the Christmas Tree. From now until December 21, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in everything cheerful and merry with a range of decorated trees from...

Alex Gretgrix

The weekend of sport

Basketball Echuca’s Lady Pirates can get one step closer a top two spot on the Country Basketball League ladder when they take on Maryborough on Saturday night. The Blazers currently sit two games clear of the Pirates, and with four remaining Echuc...

Andrew Johnston

Give a dog a home - December 13

Thor may sound like an almighty and powerful figure, not to mention scary for a dog, but once you meet this sweet boy, you’ll find he’s a gift from the gods. He’s a four-year-old Staffy mix with plenty of energy to spare. He’s looking for an owner...

Riverine Herald

Merry Christmas from Murray River Council community services

MURRAY River Council community services staff, clients and volunteers celebrated their end of year Christmas party recently. The team of hard-working locals enjoyed an afternoon tea and were entertained by the talented Gwen Potter

Charmayne Allison

Diamonds (and Stephens) are a girl’s best friend...

YOU don’t have to leave town to find the perfect Christmas gift selection, Stephens Jewellers have done all the hard work for you already. The team, who have been supplying the twin towns with an exquisite selection of jewellery for the past five...

Riverine Herald

Deniliquin

Schoolies Week with a difference

Spending her post-VCE holidays on the family farm at Blighty would have been an easy choice for Ashleigh Simpson. It is what she would normally do at the end of the school year, but Ashleigh chose to undertake community service instead; in Nepal...

Olivia Duffey

Rough road trip for DBC

Deniliquin Bowling Club’s Division One Midweek Pennant side had a rough trip to Moama last week, returning home with a 24 shot loss. Deni only managed one rink win in the 89 to 65 round seven defeat. Linda Harris skipped her rink of Graham Nisbet...

Jamie Lowe

Are you on team Jesus?

I went to watch two local teams play netball a couple of weeks ago, to support a specific player.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Amber’s inspiring Deni tour

Country music star Amber Lawrence is hopeful her visit to Deniliquin on the weekend has inspired young people to chase their dreams.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Finley

One per cent of festival charged

A man allegedly carrying 75 MDMA tablets, speed and cocaine is one of more than 95 people charged with drug offences at this year’s Strawberry Fields music festival. A high-visibility police operation commenced at Strawberry Fields festival at...

Southern Riverina News

Students expand education

Finley High School students were immersed in the local workforce last week, as part two of the school’s annual work experience program. The two separate weeks of placement, in terms two and four, are designed to give the Year 10 students a chance to...

Daniel Hughes

Bloods fall to strong bat

Southern Riverina News

Benalla

Local wines win award

Two local wines took out gold medals at the north-east Victoria Wine Challenge last week. Swanpool Creek Wines won a gold medal for its 2018 Shiraz, while Saffron Gramophone took home two golds for its 2018 Malbec. Swanpool Creek and Saffron...

Simon Ruppert

GVL fixture released as Saints kick off preseason with more signings

Goulburn Valley League has released its fixture ahead of next season, with the opening round set to be a doozy for Benalla.

Meg Saultry

Benalla golfers raise money for cancer council

Four Benalla golfers will take on 72-holes in one day to raise money for Cancer Council Victoria. The Longest Day is an endurance golf marathon designed to test your skill, strength and stamina. The challenge is to successfully complete four rounds...

Simon Ruppert

Benalla Men’s Shed given government grant

More men in Benalla will be building new friendships, skills and community connections, thanks to a Victorian Government grant for a new men’s shed. State Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes recently announcedthe Benalla Men’s Shed...

Simon Ruppert

Cobram

Pitching in for those in need

For 20 years, Target Cobram and Cobram Uniting Church have provided temporary relief and joy to community members struggling during the festive period. Each year, Target’s annual Christmas Appeal helps the UnitingCare Network to support its...

Cobram Courier

Golf results

Tuesday, November 26, veterans stableford, west course A-grade: Maurice Harding (21) 35 points; runner-up: Joe Hrdina (13) 33 points; third: Geoff Hall (10) 33 points. B-grade: John Capp (24) 36 points; runner-up: George Hocking (36) 34 points...

Cobram Courier

Give the gift of joy this Christmas

“Support the local community in need.” That is the message from Cobram Bendigo Bank staff member Kim Holt, who was urging people to bring in unwrapped gifts to the branch to be placed underneath the Christmas Giving Tree. With Christmas...

Liam Nash

Moving Cobram forward

Cobram residents who experience transportation difficulty can finally take solace with a future solution imminent, with CobCab – Cobram’s community access bus project – given the green light. Tasked with a goal of raising...

Liam Nash

Seymour

New Anglican minister after two year wait

A priest in charge has been appointed at the Anglican Parish of Central Goulburn after almost two years without one. Locum priests have provided support for the parish on a regular basis while the parish has been without a priest in charge. Reverend...

David Rak

Large tree falls at Goulburn Park

Rod Heath wasn’t sure what was going on when he heard a loud crack at his Progress St home at 7pm on December 11. After having a look around, Rod and his neighbours discovered the noise was the result of a 50m gum tree falling in Goulburn...

David Rak

SCA | Nurmurkah return to top of perch with Nagambie undoing

Reigning Haisman Shield premier Numurkah returned to its perch on top of the competition on Saturday, but it did not come without gaining a true appreciation of how dangerous opponent Nagambie might be.

Alex Mitchell

Rochester

Bendigo police investigating series of grass fires

BENDIGO police are investigating a series of grass fires that occurred in the Elmore area yesterday. Emergency services responded to two fires in Avonmore about 3.30pm in the vicinity of Lanmore Rd and Elmore-Barnadown Rd. The fire burned through...

Campaspe News

Rochester’s 2020 fixture confirmed

NEW ROCHESTER coach Steven Stroobants is going to find out just how good his side is - very quickly. The 2020 Goulburn Valley League fixture, revealed on Thursday, will see the Tigers face off against the top three from 2019 in their first five...

Brayden May

Pink Day raises over $600

THE Squires family are happy to announce that November’s Pink Day was a huge success, raising $644 in support of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma research. Lockington Consolidated School raised $452 for the cause through baking and selling cupcakes...

Jared Prestwidge

Rochester Primary School students’ Christmas wishes

Here at Rochester Primary School we believe a balance exists between each student feeling they are learning in a safe and secure environment and their ability to learn. We have developed a strong welfare program, and to support this our Student...

Campaspe News

Heathcote

Crafty business: Court House entices local Christmas spend

An inconspicuous entrance gives way to what you might expect of a courthouse built in 1863: lofty ceilings and oodles of natural light. Since its inception in 1994, Heathcote Court House Crafts has made its home in the building, which has...

Vanessa Wiltshire

New Laws to Improve Swimming Pool and Spa Safety

NEW laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety came into effect on Sunday in Victoria. As of 1 December 2019, it is now mandatory for landholders where a swimming pool or spa is located, to register it with the relevant council. In addition...

Vanessa Wiltshire

HDNFL look at potential grand final switch

HEATHCOTE District Football Netball League’s grand final could be set for a change of day in a bid to avoid a clash with other local competitions. At last month’s annual general meeting, the prospect of playing the game on the AFL Grand Final Friday...

Brayden May

Tatura

A merry time had Tatura Senior Citizens lunch

Pumpkin soup, ham, cranberry sauce, pudding, custard and some bad jokes created a special early Christmas day lunch for Tatura Senior Citizens Club. More than 30 seniors gathered at their club house on Wednesday and tucked into a three-course lunch...

Morgan Dyer

Tiny Tatura idea taking on the world

The café may be small but the Coffee+ waste warriors’ newest innovation has taken the world by storm.

Morgan Dyer

Tat Chat: Tatura Basketball

After last week’s blitzing of the Merrigum course, scores this week were much more to expectations for Saturday’s stroke round at the Merrigum Golf Club.

Morgan Dyer

Yarrawonga

Train passengers caught up in pay dispute

North East train line passengers will face delays and 24 hours of cancelled trains in the busy Christmas period as the Victorian Government continues to war with the state’s transport union according to Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy. “The...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Establishing a floodplain committee

A Corowa, Howlong, Mulwala Floodplain Risk Management Committee comprising at least 10 persons is to be established by Federation Council. It follows advice on October 29 of a successful council grant application to the State Government for...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Scott Jaques steps down

After being president for the last two years and on the committee for more than a decade, Scott Jaques has handed over the presidency reins to Ross Mulquiney. “It’s time for me to stand aside,” the outgoing president said at the Yarrawong...

Robert Muir

Joy to the community!

Members of the Yarrawonga Mulwala Ecumenical Choir have been busy singing their beautiful Christmas carols throughout the community. The choir was delighted to sing some carols and receive a very generous $200 cheque from the Masonic Lodge of St...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Corowa

Preschool excels in all facets

A local not-for-profit preschool that works tirelessly every year to survive has proven that passion is the main ingredient to success, after excelling in all areas of a national assessment of the school. Corowa Preschool has excelled in all seven...

Rhys Williams

Cod season opens

Murray Cod have been on the bite since the season commenced on December 1. Last weekend saw the Corowa Anglers Club’s monthly meeting. This was held as an open outing to fish where you please, which saw 24 members taking part. Eight cod between...

Corowa Free Press

Council addresses Balldale water concerns

Federation Council facilitated a community meeting in Balldale last Thursday to discuss the future options that relate to improving the town’s water supply. Around 30 community members were in attendance along with the Mayor, and several...

Corowa Free Press

New pool safety regulations start

New mandatory safety regulations for private pools and spas came into force on Sunday, 1 December. The new regulations require owners to register private pools and spas with their local council including, all permanent pools and spas and most...

Corowa Free Press