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Shepparton

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Shepparton calls for changes to refugee sponsorship program

In another gesture of support for the refugee community, Shepparton has joined Amnesty International in calling for the Federal Government to review and revise its “flawed” Community Support Program. Established in 2016, the program aims...

Charmayne Allison
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

Shepparton East zoning conflict delays council’s 2050 plan

Greater Shepparton City Council has delayed releasing the Shepparton & Mooroopna 2050 Plan, citing further consultation surrounding zoning laws. Council said it was speaking with residents who live east of the Shepparton Alternative Route about...

James Bennett
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

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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
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

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

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Deniliquin

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Pitt stop was inadequate

Farmers are disillusioned new federal water minister Keith Pitt did not find time to meet with them on his first visit to Australia’s food bowl region, says Speak Up chair Shelley Scoullar and NSW Member for Murray Helen Dalton. Mr Pitt was...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Sport

Div. Five secure finals spot

Deniliquin RSL Bowling Club’s Division Five are into the Campaspe Valley Bowls Division finals following a 16 shot win against fifth placed Rich River on Saturday. The two teams shared rink wins for a final margin of 59 to 43. John Wilson’s side...

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
Entertainment

That’s funny, club’s back

The Deniliquin Laughter Club is back for the year, offering a weekly Laughter Yoga session. Laughter Yoga was started in Mumbai, India almost 25 years ago by a medical doctor who was undertaking research on the health benefits of laughter. Since...

Olivia Duffey

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Finley

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Taste It in Tocumwal

An exciting new food festival is ready to roll in to Tocumwal. The event is set to bring a much-needed boost to the local tourism and economy and will do it in a way never before seen in the town.

Southern Riverina News
News

Triggering young performance

Tocumwal’s Jamie Haynes is trying to put fitness goals back on the map in the Southern Riverina in 2020.

Daniel Hughes
Sport

Eagles win three straight years

Eagles have again shown their dominance at last week’s Tocumwal Public School swimming carnival taking out the Champion House shield for the third year in a row. Competition between Eagles and Koalas was hard fought all day with the final...

Southern Riverina News

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Benalla

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Gallery: Benalla P-12 Prep first assembly

Benalla P-12 college held a whole of school assembly last Tuesday where the year 12 students welcomed this year’s preps to the school.

Simon Ruppert
Sport

Harris Racing kicks into gear at Benalla

Kane Harris Racing has kicked into gear this season after fielding just two winners in 2018/19. And his stable’s performance at last week’s Benalla races lifted him to five wins – and counting – for the current season.

Benalla Ensign
News

Lima South Hall upgraded

The Lima South Hall has recently been upgraded and is available for the local community to hire for community and private functions.

Simon Ruppert
News

Ben joins Leos

On Tuesday evening the Benalla Leo Club gained a new member, Ben Milner. Membership of the Leo Club is for young people of secondary school age, and is for those interested in gaining experience in service to community as well as the social aspect...

Simon Ruppert

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Cobram

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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

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Seymour Performers Workshop recognised at Georgys

Seymour Performers Workshop added to its trophy cabinet at the 46th annual Georgy Awards. Held in the Goulburn Valley area since 1973, the awards recognise theatrical excellence in community theatre. SPW’s 2019 production of Footloose picked...

David Rak
News

Jam-packed year for Seymour Performers Workshop

Other productions include a Jazz and Blues night, a bush poetry and musical soiree evening and in October, Welded Shut Productions will present the play Lines

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

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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

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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

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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
News

Tatura family deliver baby at home as storm rages on outside

Little Charlie has a story to tell that sets him apart from most other newborns. While a storm raged across the region earlier this month Charlie unexpectedly arrived — in the bathroom of his family’s Tatura home.

Liz Mellino
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

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Seniors’ lunch a hit

It was full house at ClubMulwala last Wednesday with the free Seniors’ Lunch. The club’s quarterly luncheons prove so popular with seniors who numbered over 300 at the latest luncheon

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Assistance for the terminally ill

Having a terminal illness or being close to somebody suffering is a traumatic experience but legislation in Victoria passed in June last year aims to assist those in need. Yarrawonga locals with a terminal illness have now been able to make an...

Emma Prior
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

Police Report

Licence plate theft Offenders stole number plates from a vehicle in Hunt Street, Yarrawonga overnight on February 15. The number plates were then fitted to another vehicle which committed a petrol drive off at United Petrol Station in Yarrawong...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

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Corowa

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MP seeks suitable bypass

Liberal Democrats Member for Northern Victoria, Tim Quilty, is determined to keep the wheels rolling on the long-running issue of trucks travelling through the centre of Rutherglen.

Robert Muir
Sport

Corowa and Howlong golf

Ladies 18 hole Stableford – February 18

Corowa Free Press
News

Corowa Market Report

Following a successful information evening held on February 16 the Transforming Regions Development Program will commence at Oaklands on Friday, March 6. Interested participants who were not able to attend the initial information evening are invited...

Corowa Free Press
News

Ram raid and other incidents

Police are still seeking any information about the alleged ram-raid at the Corowa Car Wash at about 11.30pm on Thursday, February 13 and other similar incidents.

Robert Muir