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Shepparton

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Shepparton father sentenced to jail for stabbing son

A County Court Judge has denounced the actions of a Shepparton father who stabbed his son multiple times, leaving him with life-threatening injuries. Ali Shah Khalili, 45, faced Shepparton’s County Court on Thursday where he was sentenced to two...

Liz Mellino
Sport

Shepp News GVBBL Podcast | Episode 5

The final episode of the Shepparton News GVBBL Podcast is here. Who will take out the inaugural Crane Aid GVBBL crown?

Tyler Maher
News

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
News

Local leap year kid set to celebrate his ‘second’ birthday

At eight going on two, Shepparton’s Jude Magill may not be old enough to get his licence just yet. But technically, he might not be hooning around until he is 72.

Spencer Fowler Steen
Lifestyle

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

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Echuca

Breaking News

Two charged over boat theft

THREE people are in custody after four Malibu wake boats, one belonging to Supercar champion Mark Winterbottom, and multiple other vehicles stolen in a $700,000 heist were found in Echuca this morning. Detectives from Cobram, Wangaratta and Echuc...

Ivy Jensen
News

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
Video

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
Entertainment

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
News

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

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Deniliquin

News

Grant applications open

Further information as well as access to the online application form can be found on Murray River Council’s website: www. murrayriver. nsw. gov. au/community/grants/council-grant

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Sport

Smashers too strong

Round two of the Deniliquin Badminton Club’s summer competition was played on Monday evening. Smashers were too strong for Badminators and won by 297 to 246. Three game winners for Smashers were Nico de Voogel and Steve O’Neill. The only three...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

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
News

Theatre Company set to take trip through history

Travel through history with the Deni Theatre Company as it showcases ‘You’re History!’ next month. The company has been preparing for the show since late last year and is hard at work polishing the performance. It will be shown on Friday and...

Olivia Duffey

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Finley

News

15th Annual Working Dog Auction ahead

Sixty dogs of the best working canines will be offered for sale at the Jerilderie Racecourse this Saturday for the 15th annual Jerilderie Working Dogs Auction. The popularity of the auction saw 90 dogs registered, however organisers were forced to...

Daniel Hughes
News

Dog auction now open online

The 2020 Jerilderie Working Dog Auction is at the forefront for innovation and has refined their use of AuctionPlus to reach a wider audience. First introduced in 2018, the online bidding platform allows buyers and vendors to start the process...

Daniel Hughes
Sport

Cats topple Bloods

Finley have stormed their way back to second spot on the Murray Valley Cricket Association Division One ladder. The Cats continued their top order dominance to extend their winning streak to three with an away win against Tocumwal on Saturday...

Daniel Hughes

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Benalla

News

Coo-ee: Minister for murder

When Gough Whitlam said in 1975 “...but nothing will save the Governor General,” no-one ever presumed he was threatening to kill Sir John Kerr. This has not always been the case with politicians. Thomas Ley, nicknamed “Lemonade Ley” for...

Simon Ruppert
Sport

Ethan kicking goals in under-16 soccer

Fourteen-year-old Ethan Scipione has been playing soccer his whole life and a dedicated mindset and strong work ethic is taking him places in the sport.

Simon Ruppert
News

Benalla and Distric Preps 2020

Young Cruze is Peranbin Primary College’s only new prep student this year

Simon Ruppert
News

Community rallies to raise Newstart

A section of the Benalla community is getting behind the call to increase Newstart allowance. A range of organisations in Benalla have united to call on the Federal Government to review Newstart to better support individuals and families Victorian...

Simon Ruppert

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Cobram

News

Police investigating single-vehicle incident at Koonoomoo

Cobram Highway Patrol is investigating a car which tipped onto its side near Koonoomoo last week.

Cobram Courier
Sport

Cobram bowls notes

Cobram Bowling Club hosted this week’s Ladies Trade Day triples. Teams were welcomed from across the district, including Barooga, Tocumwal, Picola and Numurkah. Winners were Nan Smith’s team from Finley (pictured). Runners-up were Jan Niven’s team...

Cobram Courier
News

Cobram Primary leads reading initiative in region

Cobram Primary School has perfected a learning model for reading — based on how much kids can handle before they ‘switch off’ — and has inspired schools across regional Victoria to take on the initiative. Known as...

Madi Chwasta
News

Lions Club inducts new members

Eight new members have been inducted into Cobram Lions Club.

Morgan Dyer

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Seymour

News

Mitchell Shire Concert Band is looking for beginners

If you’ve ever wanted to play an instrument but never known where to start, the Mitchell Shire Concert Band is for you. The band’s beginner lessons offer everyone the chance to learn an instrument under expert tuition and become part of...

David Rak
News

War memories on display in Avenel

Avenel RSL Sub-Branch has been hard at work researching old newspaper articles to commemorate the centenary year since unveiling the town’s WWI monument. Some letters found were supplied during WWI by Avenel’s J Norman, mother of...

David Rak
Sport

Seymour breaks cricket drought

Through 18 games of cricket, the best Seymour could manage this season was a series of draws. Second to last on the one day ladder, and dead last in two day, the side has battled all season to get off the mark. Now, in the second last game of the...

Andrew Johnston

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Rochester

News

A world of fun at another successful Rochester Show

THE return of the Friday night schedule for Rochester’s Great Northern Show proved a great success at the weekend with attendance up by a third from 2019.

Anna McGuinness
Sport

Strong local contingent in Pioneers squads

THE Bendigo Pioneers have announced their final under 18 team lists for season 2020 and there is a strong representation from Echuca-Moama. Four players from the Murray Bombers have been selected in the boys side including Jack Evans, Joey Guiney...

Brayden May
News

Meet ‘Australia’s greatest detective’ in Rochester

TICKETS are now on sale for the official opening of the newest tourist attraction in Rochester, Iddles Lane.

Anna McGuinness
News

Rochester Mural Festival has picture perfect start

THE Rochester Mural Festival got off to a flying start over the weekend, launched by the Meet the Artists night on Friday. “The dinner went really well, it was a lovely night,” organiser Judy Anderson said. “Jon Lam’s...

Anna McGuinness

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Heathcote

News

Bendigo Council unconvinced roadside trees are the problem residents make out

Large, overhanging branches are causing concern among some local motorists, but council is unconvinced the trees are as dangerous as residents say. City of Greater Bendigo parks and open space manager Paul Gangell said council managed 2000km of...

McIvor Times
News

Notorious Toolleen intersection gets funding

A NOTORIOUS Toolleen intersection is expected to undergo a major safety upgrade in coming months. The Cornella-Toolleen Rd and Northern Hwy intersection has become a blackspot for locals, with several serious collisions occurring over the past two...

Alex Gretgrix
Sport

Heathcote’s cricket season comes to a crashing end

WHAT loomed as a dream ending to the season for Heathcote quickly turned into a nightmare.

Brayden May

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Tatura

News

Crowds expected to converge on Tatura this Sunday

The sun will be shining, the grass will be green and lots of fun will be had on Sunday, with hundreds of visitors expected to converge on Tatura for the annual TatFest. Hosted by Tatura Lions, the action-packed event raises funds for much-needed...

Morgan Dyer
News

Tatura community rallies to reach $100k library fundraising target

The Tatura community is rallying to raise an extra $100 000 to complete the town’s new library. The $2 million library is under construction, with the community campaign set to kick off next week. The current library is located in the...

Shepparton News
Sport

Tat Chat | Merrigum Golf Club

Merrigum golfers contested a stroke round for the Privilege Cup on Saturday as well as least putts sponsored by Simon and Tash Doherty. Ash Sanders came within a whisker of his best round to head the ball competition with a score of 80-12-68. He was...

Shepparton News

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Yarrawonga

News

Boat thieves nabbed

Cobram Crime Investigation Unit detectives have executed three search warrants in the Echuca area today resulting in the recovery of four allegedly stolen boats and a caravan. Two of the boats were allegedly stolen from Bundalong this week and...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Notorious Katamatite intersection safety upgrade

The Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell has welcomed plans to upgrade safety at the perennially dangerous T intersection of Benalla-Tocumwal Rd and Katamatite-Yarrawonga Rd north of Katamatite. Ms Lovell first raised the issue of...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
sport

Big 4/1 pennant victory

Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort’s top pennant team continued its successful run with an emphatic 4/1 victory in the final over Shepparton Golf Club to clinch the YSM Division 1 Flag. Playing on the Murray Course last Sunday, number one pair...

Robert Muir
News

Waterway group representation

Federation Council has named its deputy mayor Shaun Whitechurch as council’s delegate to join the Hume to Yarrawonga Waterway Management Advisory Group. Cr Bronwyn Thomas has been chosen as alternate delegate. Both appointments were made at...

Robert Muir

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Corowa

News

Squirrel Gliders in the spotlight

Corowa District Landcare received a grant through the Australian Government’s Communities Environment Program for the “Enviro quest: Habitat enhancement for threatened species” project, which will focus on enhancing habitat for Squirrel...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Corowa and Howlong golf

Ladies 18 hole Stableford – February 18

Corowa Free Press
News

‘Shearing’ for Corowa’s history

The famously iconic Tom Roberts’s ‘Shearing the Rams’ painting which originated in Corowa in 1890 will be celebrated in the town later this year. The original painting which was created at the Brocklesby Station in Corowa is currently at the...

Emma Prior
News

Corowa Lions celebrate Youth of the Year Quest

Corowa Lions Club recently hosted club finals of the National Youth of the Year competition. The event is open to year 12 students and consists of competitive public speaking and interviews judged by local business leaders. This year the judges were...

Corowa Free Press