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Shepparton

People power sees Shepparton raise $100 000 for bushfire relief

Shepparton has demonstrated its generous spirit after a bushfire relief event raised $100 000 for fire-affected areas. Organising group spokesperson Carmel Johnson said the fundraiser at The Woolshed at Emerald Bank on Thursday night sold...

Madi Chwasta

Murphy the magician puts England in a tail-spin

Todd Murphy etched his name into the storied annals of World Cup folklore overnight as part of a stunning - and ultimately match-winning - 10th wicket partnership for Australia. Facing old rival England for a spot in the knockout stage of the...

Tyler Maher

Your guide to the region’s Christmas lights

Christmas has well and truly come to Shepparton, with homes across the region lighting up. They’re bright, and cheery, and very, very Christmassy. Don’t miss any Christmas lights with our map!

Shepparton News

Shepparton men sentenced over Caniambo home burglary

The family of a Shepparton man charged over a burglary at a Caniambo home wept in court on Thursday as he was handed his jail sentence. Mark Threlfall, 60, was sentenced to six months’ jail and placed on a 12-month community corrections order...

Shepparton News

Fishing impacted by fires across Victoria

What a horrible start to the year. Of course, I am referring to the bushfires that have been raging for the past couple of weeks, with no real sign of them being brought under control. What is needed is some heavy, widespread rain, to help the...

Kevin Tyler

Echuca

The spectre of child abuse: Bryan Pickthall’s story

THE eyes of our elderly hold a thousand stories. Stories of love and loss, of battles won and dreams never realised. For many, they also conceal secrets. Some buried so deep beneath decades of pain, shame and guilt they seem impossible to unearth.

Charmayne Allison

Egans doubled up for a double each

THE Wangaratta races might have been moved to Echuca because of bushfires but the locals had no answer to the Egan bandwagon, which saw trainer Gerald and his jockey nephew Billy end up with winning doubles. Including one in partnership when Billy...

Riverine Herald

Give a dog a home - December 20

She may not have got the memo about the red dress, but this eight-year-old kelpie mix will still steal your heart. Sheri is a lovely, mature lady who is looking for a home where she can laze about, snoop about or stroll down the street with her new...

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

Breaking the Silence: Paul Harrison

As part of Mental Health Week, nine locals from Echuca-Moama and surrounds will share their stories. After attending a traumatising crash scene while in the CFA, Kotta’s Paul Harrison was thrown into the dark world of post-traumatic stress. If it...

Charmayne Allison

Deniliquin

Locals compete against Vic’s best

The annual Deni Wake Muster and Wakeboard Victoria Championships drew a huge crowd and plenty of competitors at the weekend. On Friday and Saturday, a record-breaking 75 wakeboarders showed off their skills on the Edward River, competing in round...

Jamie Lowe

Thrilling finish to U14s grand final rematch

The Deni Rhinos Under 14s are a game clear on top of the Murray Valley Cricket Association following a thrilling win at Memorial Park on Saturday. The Rhinos hosted Cobram in a 2019 grand final rematch, with Deni recording a 10 run win. The hosts...

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

Sunny Tocumwal for Australia Day

The Tocumwal foreshore is the place to be on Sunday, with everyone invited to come along and celebrate Australia Day.

Southern Riverina News

Design furore

The visitor experience at Tocumwal is at risk according to a faction of community members who are lobbying against concept designs for a new foreshore development.

Olivia Duffey

Smethurst on a roll

Ian Smethurst is now officially one of the top 16 bowlers in Victoria, following a win in the Murray Bowls Division Men’s Champion of Champions final. The Finley RS Club bowler, who lives in Tocumwal, put forward a dominant display of bowls at...

Jamie Lowe

Benalla

Issie looks to pass on random act of kindness.

The Ensign’s Issie Hill is the latest person in town to receive a Random Act of Kindness from an unknown person. For people who know Issie, you will be aware that 99 per cent of her time is being spent trying to work out who sent it. She is also...

Simon Ruppert

BMX Supercross World Cup hits Goulburn Valley’s doorstep

For the first time in over a decade, the Union Cyclist Internationale (UCI) BMX Supercross World Cup will be held in Australia, with the opening rounds at the Shepparton BMX Track on February 1 and 2.

Ed McLeish

Lions driver reviver at Mokoan supports bushfire relief

The Benalla Lions club will once again do its part to save lives on the road as it hosts Driver Reviver at the Mokoan rest-stop on Friday. The driver reviver initiative has become well-known across Australia and offers drivers a place for a break...

Simon Ruppert

First-time buyer opportunities

With the new year under way, Benalla’s first-home buyers are anxiously undertaking what is required to purchase their slice of real estate. The Federal Government’s newly re-tweaked First Home Loan Deposit Scheme kicked off in January and has...

Simon Ruppert

Cobram

Enjoy an evening of classic music

St Margaret’s Anglican Church in Cobram will host a performance by a world renowned chamber orchestra next month. After successful European tours in 2018 and 2019, the Chamber Philharmonia Cologne from Germany returns to Australia with...

Cobram Courier

GVBBL round two | Mud Dogs defeat Panthers

The first finalist of the Goulburn Valley Bush Bash League has been confirmed after the SRP Mud Dogs claimed a thrilling victory on Sunday. The Mud Dogs and Cobram Panel Works Panthers went into the round two Crane Aid GVBBL contest unbeaten, but...

Tyler Maher

Local sporting clubs encouraged to apply for sporting grants

Moira Shire sporting clubs are being urged to apply for funding to help boost administration, training and equipment. As part of the Victorian Government’s 2019-20 Sporting Club Grants Program, grants range between $1000 and $5000. State...

Cobram Courier

Include water mismanagement in royal commission

Members of water advocacy group Speak Up say the proposed royal commission by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, following this season’s destructive bushfires needs to extend to other natural resource management. Speak Up Campaign deputy chair...

Cobram Courier

Seymour

Seymour Telegraph

Shooting hoops for a cause

More than $3500 was raised for people impacted by bushfires at a round-robin basketball competition in Seymour last week. Organiser Bree D’Andrea said the response from the community to donate their time and goods for a raffle was overwhelming...

David Rak

Seymour Telegraph

Local musicians hit the studio

Two aspiring metalheads were perfecting their sound at Seymour Flexible Learning Centre as part of the 2020 Mitchell Shire Council Youth Services Montville Lane Sessions pop up studio. Broadford musicians Jai Overbury and Marcus Cleary (both 15)...

David Rak

‘Ready to play’: Blasters look to final match of the season

Seymour Blasters enjoyed a rare week off on Saturday after their away games against Myrtleford Saints were cancelled due to the bushfires.

Meg Saultry

Rochester

Lockington pool raises nearly $700 for bushfire appeal

LOCKINGTON pool’s successful fundraiser on Friday raised $697.50 for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. Local resident Kylie Floyd said more than 80 people enjoyed the evening, with 100 per cent of proceeds from sales of Ciurleo’s ice creams...

Campaspe News

Matt Day set to take centre stage on Australia Day

When organisers sat down to create an event late in 2018, they could not have foreseen the success ‘Matt Day’ would have on the Australia Day weekend in 2019. Fast forward a year and it is all about to happen again. Before the...

Campaspe News

Locals helping locals

Hearing about the bushfires and the toll it was taking on wildlife, Rochester’s Catriona Jenkins tipped out her loose change jar filled with silver coins. She counted out $80 worth of change to donate to the RSPCA Appeal. Having tried both banks in...

Anna McGuinness

Rochester’s Ron Iddles immortalised in new mural celebrating Australia’s greatest detective

Ron Iddles is one of Rochester’s finest exports. That’s according to Glenda Nichol, Rochester Business Network president and project manager of the new mural.

Anna McGuinness

Heathcote

Help those who need it this Australia Day

THIS Australia Day, Victorians are being asked to consider donating to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal to help struggling bushfire-affected communities across our state. Many around the state will enjoy Australia Day with friends and family, but for...

McIvor Times

Heathcote is drinking ale and eating pizza for the bushfires

If you are good at drinking and being merry, Heathcote Inn needs you to help finish off its donated kegs and wine bottles — for a good cause of course.

McIvor Times

Heathcote’s season continues to get better

HEATHCOTE’S Northern United Cricket Association season is getting better on a weekly basis. On Saturday, the Saints delivered another message of intent as they defeated ladder leader Elmore for the second time this season.

Brayden May

Tatura

Delays and diversions around Service St works

Tatura commuters can expect some delays and traffic diversions around asphalt surfacing works on Service St next week, from Monday to Friday. Greater Shepparton City Council would like to advise the community that road servicing will occur from...

Spencer Fowler Steen

Tatura Library temporary closure and redevelopment

A pop-up library will replace the Tatura Library for six months, as a $2 million redevelopment gets under way. Greater Shepparton City Council unveils the pop-up on Tuesday, and said it would remain open until the end of June. No library...

James Bennett

Tat Chat | Merrigum Bowls Club

Last Tuesday our pennant team played Mooroopna Golf at Mooroopna, but could only manage to win on one rink.

Shepparton News

Yarrawonga

Water quality may change

Federation Council has advised the water quality in the Murray River may change over the coming weeks due to bushfire contaminants and run off from forecast rain fall. Federation Council Mayor Pat Bourke said that significant rainfall events...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

“Don’t be a Tosser”

‘Don’t be a Tosser!’ It’s a simple message, but many people make excuses to justify their littering behaviour. The bold campaign is being used by Federation Council in targeting litter reduction in 2020 and you can be part of the solution...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Australian champs dominate classic

Multiple Australian champion kayakers Kate and Mick Leverett continued their affection for the Murray River at Yarrawonga when they both won the Yarrawonga Mulwala Canoe Club’s annual summer series open events on Sunday. Both Kate and Mick are...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Rezoning interest sought

Federation Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from property owners and or developers seeking to undertake residential or commercial development on land where it is currently not permitted under current zoning rules. Federation Council...

Robert Muir

Corowa

Farmers’ calls for freight subsidies answered

Freight subsidies announced last week will help to relieve the financial pressure on farmers in the north east and East Gippsland as they work to recover from bushfire and years of drought. Victorian Shadow Minster for Agriculture Peter Walsh said...

Corowa Free Press

Hockey club unite for cancer support

Our sporting clubs are a shining example of community spirit, and the CR United Hockey Club is no exception! The club and their supporters recently raised just over $3,100 for the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust at their Club Day and...

Corowa Free Press

Water quality may change

Federation Council has advised the water quality in the Murray River may change over the coming weeks due to bushfire contaminants and run off from forecast rainfall. Federation Council Mayor Pat Bourke said that significant rainfall events...

Corowa Free Press

Local firefighter stuck in firestorm

A local firefighter has recounted the terrifying moment his crew were caught in a firestorm while battling an inferno in the Riverina. Fire and Rescue NSW Station 268 Corowa captain Lindsay Bush was fighting a cataclysmic blaze between Tumut and...

Rhys Williams