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Shepparton

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Detectives appeal for witnesses following Shepparton arrest

Police are appealing to any witnesses who may have been approached by the man to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www. crimestoppers. com. au

Shepparton News
Sport

Cash boost for country football and netball clubs

A much-needed shot in the arm for country football-netball clubs has been announced.

Tyler Maher
Entertainment

Afternoon of classic songs at Shepparton’s Eastbank

An afternoon of classic songs from opera, pop and jazz is on offer when three tenor singers perform at Shepparton’s Eastbank Centre next month.

John Lewis
News

From high school to the UN Youth Summit

Seize the day and go for it - even as far as Dubai.

John Lewis
Lifestyle

Story of a Shepparton migrant shared in museum

The story of a Shepparton woman who grew up on an orchard as the daughter of Albanian migrants is being told in a new Museums Victoria collection.

John Lewis

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Echuca

News

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - September 18

Tonight on The Lead with Charmayne Allison, Billabong Ranch previewed their latest live show, Where the Long Paddock meets the Murray, which will open to the public this school holidays

Riverine Herald
Sport

Game On with Andrew Johnston - September 18

Tonight on Game On with Andrew Johnston speaks to Echuca United A grade coach Lisa Drysdale about Saturday’s grand final

Riverine Herald
Lifestyle

Babies -September 16

WELCOME Archie Jesse Prior was on September 10, weighing 3240g (7lb 2oz) and Xander Cook born on September 11, weighing 2381g (5lb 4oz)

Riverine Herald
Entertainment

EMTC cancels Les Mis over lack of interest

ECHUCA-MOAMA Theatre Company had a dream to stage Les Miserables next year.

Ivy Jensen
News

Council boundary restructure looks to stay the same

THE Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) doing away with separate wards in Campaspe Shire is looking unlikely as the latest representation and subdivision review for Campaspe Shire draws to a close.

Lachlan Durling

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Deniliquin

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Aspiring dancers showcase skills

Budding dancers refined their skills and learnt new ones at the 2019 Aspire Me Dance Camp last week. The annual event saw 28 students from 10 schools across the district attend the overnight camp, which was held at the old Regent Theatre home of the...

Olivia Duffey
Sport

Blighty tough day

(Sophie Murray (U15s) rebounds out of defence.) (U13s shooter Jasmyn McKenzie looks to pass into the shooting circle.) It was a tough weekend on the netball courts for Blighty, with both the Under 15s and Under 13s defeated in their respective...

Jamie Lowe
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
Entertainment

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

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Finley

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Students attend dance camp

Budding Finley and Jerilderie dancers refined their skills and learnt new ones at the 2019 Aspire Me Dance Camp last week. The annual event saw 28 students from 10 schools across the district — including Finley and Jerilderie public schools —...

Southern Riverina News
News

Get your schedule, with Berrigan Show on soon

The Berrigan Show will be on Sunday, October 6 and show schedules are now available at business houses. The Berrigan Show Committee is also inviting entrants for The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl competition as it finishes the final preparations for...

Daniel Hughes
Sport

Finley Bowls Club results

Finley BC

Southern Riverina News

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Benalla

News

NE Line Works Complete

The Australian Rail Track Corporation has completed scheduled maintenance along the north-east line, which included significant work in and around Benalla.

Simon Ruppert
Sport

Benalla Hockey Club Presentation Night

The Benalla Hockey Club celebrated a successful 2019 season at its Presentation Night on Saturday, held at Ella Goose.

Benalla Ensign
News

Who am I?

The Benalla Family Research Group has been supplying the Ensign with unidentified photographs taken in the old Howship studio on Nunn St.

Simon Ruppert
News

Father and son take out real estate awards back-to-back

It’s been a big few weeks for father and son Sam and Peter Symes who, in the space of about a week, took home big awards in the real estate industry late last month.

Meg Saultry

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Cobram

News

RAAF hot air balloon tours through Cobram

Students got to experience the thrills of being in a hot air balloon last Friday morning as the RAAF stopped in at Cobram Primary School.

Dylan Arvela
Sport

Young Tigers ready to rumble against Rumba

Cobram’s hopes of a flag in 2019 have been kept alive with the under-17 footballers qualifying for the grand final with a 28-point win over Echuca United at Katandra on Saturday.

Dylan Arvela
Cobram Courier

Parks Victoria to run school holiday activities across the state

District children and their families have the chance to enjoy the great outdoors with Parks Victoria these school holidays as part of the Junior Rangers program.

Dylan Arvela
News

Free school holiday fun at Cobram Library

There will be plenty of fun activities for children to enjoy at Cobram library during the school holidays.

Dylan Arvela

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Seymour

News

Leadership workshop

Strathbogie Shire Mayor Amanda McClaren feels honoured to be attending a six-day leadership program run by the Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership from September 15 to 20.

David Rak
Seymour Telegraph

New local tourism concept

Go Nagambie and Seymour Business and Tourism have submitted a proposal to the Victorian Government’s review into regional tourism.

David Rak
Sport

Young Lions claw down Cats in prelim final

Seymour will take three teams into Sunday’s Goulburn Valley League grand final day, after the club’s under-18s football side beat Mooroopna by 34 points last weekend to join A-grade netball and reserves football in the big dance.

Meg Saultry

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Rochester

News

Home is where the Salvos’ heart is

The Salvation Army Home League of Rochester celebrated its 116th anniversary on

James Arbuthnott
Sport

Young Tigers claim awards

ROCHESTER junior football club have celebrated their 2019 success after they held their junior presentation day earlier this month.

Brayden May
News

They see me rollin’

Elmore Bakery’s pepper steak pie won gold for the second year in a row at the Great Aussie Pie competition in Sydney this week.

James Arbuthnott
News

Locky Consolidated wins interschool athletics day

Students from Lockington Consolidated recently competed in the interschool athletic sports in Echuca. Over two days, they worked at the competition and brought home the gold.

James Arbuthnott

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Heathcote

News

R U OK? Asking for help shows strength

IN 2017 more than 3000 Australians died by suicide. It is the leading cause of death for people aged 15-44. In any given year, over 65,000 Australians make a suicide attempt. Males are three times more likely than females to die this way.

Vanessa Wiltshire
McIvor Times

Ryan takes water fight to Canberra

The Victorian Nationals have taken a strong stand on behalf of local irrigators at the Nationals’ Federal Council in Canberra, fighting to protect them from further water loss.

Vanessa Wiltshire
Sport

Saints had few answers for mounts

AFTER the promising performance the week before, the Saints faithful drove to Toolleen expecting a tight game of football against the power-packed Mt. Pleasant combination. Early the team worked hard but it was soon obvious that Mounts were up and...

The McIvor Times

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Tatura

News

Book Week at Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School celebrated Book Week with a range of activities throughout the week and finished with the annual dress-up parade.

Laura Briggs
News

Tournament of the minds

Tournament of Minds is a problem-solving program.

Laura Briggs
Sport

Tat Chat: Merrigum Golf

It was another perfect day for golf on Saturday as Merrigum golfers contested a stroke round for the Privilege Cup and it was also the sixth round of the eclectic.

Laura Briggs

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Yarrawonga

News

Be a trail VIP

There is a great initiative currently on offer from Sun Country on the Murray – becoming a Murray Farm Gate Trail VIP. A VIP Experience package is now available to locals and visitors alike, simply drop into one of Moira Shire Council’s Visitor...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Kokoda bound for students

Twelve Yarrawonga College P-12 year 10 and 11 students will make their way to Papua New Guinea next week as part of the Kokoda Track Leadership Program where they will hike in the same footsteps a number of Australians took during World War II...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
sport

Pigeons aim for back to back after swooping on Magpies

The Pigeons reserves will face arch rivals Albury on Sunday in what will be a thrilling grand final at Norm Mins Oval, Wangaratta. Yarrawonga 4.3 6.4 8.5 11.7 73 Wangaratta 0.2 2.3 4.3 6.3 39 GOALS: Yarrawonga: Brad O’Connor 4, Kyle Archibald 2...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

A Parkinson’s journey – it’s not a walk in the park

By Emma Prior Imagine one day waking up and noticing activities that you were once more than capable of completing, have now become a struggle. This is what life is like for people suffering with Parkinson’s, but for local Judy Ramsdale she is not...

Emma Prior

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Corowa

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Numbers decrease at Corowa Market

Monday’s Corowa Market saw numbers decrease by approximately 3,600, with almost 3,000 less sheep penned. The yarding was made up of mixed quality with excellent new season lambs continuing to come through, however, there were less over 30kg lambs...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Bowls notes

Corowa Civic Bowls Club With the days becoming warmer it is encouraging to see lots of members out on the greens. The O&M Bowls Pennant draw was released this week, the first game for Weekend Pennant kicks off on Saturday October 12 and mid-week...

Corowa Free Press
News

Rail Trail revamp launch

The official Rail Trail or formally known as the Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail will be extended from Wahgunyah via Corowa, Balldale, Brockelsby and finishing at Burrumbuttock. An extra 52 kms, or 104 kms return trip, has been added to the trail...

Corowa Free Press
News

Regional Spelling Bee Final

Corowa Public School hosted 18 primary schools from across the district for the Regional Spelling Bee Final last Wednesday. Senior school students Evelyn Hooper and Aria Glare participated for Corowa Public, along with Portia Johnston and Cohen...

Corowa Free Press