EDITOR'S PICKS

A selection of the latest Local, Regional, National & World News.

News

Yes it’s ‘yucky’, but just do it

Jane Taylor is 55, and the medical reality is that she may not live to turn 60.

Zoe McMaugh
National

Bass in doubt again as vote count resumes

The Tasmanian seat of Bass has moved back into the AEC’s too close to call list, leaving three seats in doubt a week after the federal election.

AAP Newswire
Sport

There will be no croquet this Sunday because of ongoing counc...

There will be no croquet this Sunday because of ongoing council works but it has been decided to play on Saturday instead at 12.30pm for a 1pm start.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Friend overboard

THEY say when good friends catch up, who knows what will happen next. And Doug Rosenow’s recent trip to Mildura proves this.

Riverine Herald
News

The ‘A to Z’ of farm safety

Tips for improving health and safety on the farm have been spelled out in a new A-Z guide Farm Safety Manual.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

The ‘A to Z’ of farm safety

Tips for improving health and safety on the farm have been spelled out in a new A-Z guide Farm Safety Manual.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
World

Trump: not disturbed by NKorea missiles

Donald Trump says he’s not worried about North Korea’s recent missile launches, saying he’s confident that Kim Jong Un will keep promises that he had made.

AAP Newswire
News

SunRice positions open

Nominations are open for four positions on the SunRice Board of Directors.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

News in brief

Critically injured

Country News
Finance

Legend Corporation backs $80m buyout bid

Electronics firm Legend Corporation has flagged support for an $80 million cash takeover bid from Adamantem Capital.

AAP Newswire
World

Trump: not disturbed by NKorea missiles

Donald Trump says he’s not worried about North Korea’s recent missile launches, saying he’s confident that Kim Jong Un will keep promises that he had made.

AAP Newswire
News

SunRice positions open

Nominations are open for four positions on the SunRice Board of Directors.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

News in brief

Critically injured

Country News
Finance

Legend Corporation backs $80m buyout bid

Electronics firm Legend Corporation has flagged support for an $80 million cash takeover bid from Adamantem Capital.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

News

Car runs into house in Shepparton

A car has hit a house on the corner of Archer St and Stanley St at about 3.15 this afternoon. The vehicle left the road and travelled through a fence before coming to a hault. Police and CFA are on scene. The Archer St entrance to Stanley St is...

Ashlea Witoslawski
News

House fire in Mooroopna overnight

A family has escaped from their Mooroopna home after a fire started in one of the bedrooms. A woman woke to the sound of a smoke alarm around 1am on Thursday. Looking for the cause, she opened one of the bedrooms to a large amount of smoke. Quickly...

Shepparton News
Sport

Olivia returns home to the nest

SOMETIMES the lure of home is just too strong to ignore.

Riverine Herald
News

Outdoor and heated pools for all

Federation Council agreed yesterday on firm plans for the design and construction of an estimated $9.5 million brand new Corowa Swimming Pool incorporating both an outdoor pool and indoor heated pool. The facility is expected to be built by mid...

Robert Muir
News

VIDEO: Damian Drum re-elected for second term in federal parliament

Elated yet humble, Nationals candidate Damian Drum is delighted to resume his role as the federal member for Nicholls after winning 52.17 per cent of the primary vote at Saturday’s election.

Ashlea Witoslawski
News

Sheed calls on Victorian Water Minister to stop river damage

Suzanna Sheed has called on Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville to limit inter-valley transfers of water.

Tara Whitsed
News

Cautious on Water Grid

An election commitment to develop a National Water Grid has been welcomed, but with words of caution.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
National

Sydney’s driverless Metro line opens

Sydney’s new driverless northwest Metro has been officially opened ahead of its first peak-hour test on Monday.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Education Week - St Georges Road Primary School concert

Celebrating careers was the theme of an Education Week concert run by students and staff at St Georges Road Primary School yesterday.

Liz Mellino
World

Trump retweets edited video of Pelosi

US President Donald Trump has retweeted a heavily edited video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi put out by Fox Business to portray her as having “lost it”.

AAP Newswire
Dairy

Swine fever impacts dairy

The unprecedented contraction in the supply of pork from China, due to African swine fever, will have a spill-over impact on the global dairy sector, according to a new report from global agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.

Country News

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Local

News

The ‘A to Z’ of farm safety

Tips for improving health and safety on the farm have been spelled out in a new A-Z guide Farm Safety Manual.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

SunRice positions open

Nominations are open for four positions on the SunRice Board of Directors.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Sport

There will be no croquet this Sunday because of ongoing counc...

There will be no croquet this Sunday because of ongoing council works but it has been decided to play on Saturday instead at 12.30pm for a 1pm start.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Cautious on Water Grid

An election commitment to develop a National Water Grid has been welcomed, but with words of caution.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Sport

Third annual cross country event

Deniliquin Athletic Club are hosting their third annual cross country event at Memorial Park this Sunday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Funding for Growers

The returned Morrison Government will provide $368,000 to help develop a new strategy for local farmers to better cope with drought and lower rainfall totals.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Sport

Tonta storms to seven shot win

Jack Tonta continued his good form to win Saturday’s A grade stableford event with an impressive 45 points.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Water network to get a clean

A specialist contractor has been appointed to complete air scouring of the potable water reticulation network in Deniliquin and Wanganella.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Students learn while the wetlands benefit

Deniliquin locals and visitors alike appreciate the remarkable transformation of the Deniliquin lagoons over recent years.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
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EVENTS
Events

Yarrawonga Farmers Market

Yarrawonga sits on the shores of Lake Mulwala which is part of the Murray River system in NE Victoria, Australia. North East Victoria is renowned for a large diversity of produce including wines, nuts, olives, stonefruit, apples, prime beef, lamb...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Marysville Farmers Market

Held in the main street of Marysville, the farmers market offers up a friendly atmoshpere along with locally produced preserves, jams, chutneys, plants, lavender products, shortbread biscuits, honey, fresh fruit and vegetables and wine

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Simone Dunne
Events

Nagambie Farmers Market

The Nagambie Farmers’ Market is located at Tahbilk Winery. Estabished in 1860, Tahbilk Winery is one of Australia’s top family-owned wineries, producing a range of heritage wines, and boasts carbon neutral status and eco-tourism. Shop...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Kinglake Produce and Artisian Market

Our humble community market started in 2010 in the heart of the Kinglake Township. Where local farmers thought there was need to provide the community with a range of fresh locally grown produce at the one convenient location on a regular basis...

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Simone Dunne
Sport

Redeyes fourths wow big crowd

Blighty and Mathoura’s fourths were given the spotlight in round six of the Picola & District League, playing in the late game in front of a big crowd after the seniors at Blighty Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Vince raises more than $27,000 on Signature ride

He did it! Deniliquin’s Vince Kelly successfully completed the Tour de Cure Signature Tour.

Jamie Lowe

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Opinion

Opinion

Why good enough is not good enough

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.’’ (Eph 2:8-9).

Cognitives Editor
Opinion

Ley and Coalition wins present opportunity

After a hard fought campaign Sussan Ley has been returned as federal Member for Farrer, and to the surprise of many will be a senior member in a returned Morrison Coalition Government.

Cognitives Editor
Opinion

Do I really have to go to church?

If it is correct that being a Christian is more about a relationship, than being religious, then doing faith independently sounds like the natural extension of that principle.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Take time to choose the best of two likely options

This Saturday is looming as one of the most important elections for many decades.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Why good enough is not good enough

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.’’ (Eph 2:8-9).

Cognitives Editor
Opinion

Ley and Coalition wins present opportunity

After a hard fought campaign Sussan Ley has been returned as federal Member for Farrer, and to the surprise of many will be a senior member in a returned Morrison Coalition Government.

Cognitives Editor
Opinion

Do I really have to go to church?

If it is correct that being a Christian is more about a relationship, than being religious, then doing faith independently sounds like the natural extension of that principle.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Why good enough is not good enough

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.’’ (Eph 2:8-9).

Cognitives Editor
Opinion

Ley and Coalition wins present opportunity

After a hard fought campaign Sussan Ley has been returned as federal Member for Farrer, and to the surprise of many will be a senior member in a returned Morrison Coalition Government.

Cognitives Editor
Opinion

Do I really have to go to church?

If it is correct that being a Christian is more about a relationship, than being religious, then doing faith independently sounds like the natural extension of that principle.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Take time to choose the best of two likely options

This Saturday is looming as one of the most important elections for many decades.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

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Regional

News

Sheed calls on Victorian Water Minister to stop river damage

Suzanna Sheed has called on Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville to limit inter-valley transfers of water.

Tara Whitsed
News

Students taking a practical approach

RUNNING a restaurant, building a dunk machine or growing a veggie patch might not sound like the traditional classroom that you’re used to.

Holly Tregenza
News

Housing scheme to be legislated

After spending months arguing that Labor’s proposal to shut down some tax concessions would weaken the economy, Scott Morrison is hoping locking in fresh tax relief will do just the opposite.

Benalla Ensign
News

Friend overboard

THEY say when good friends catch up, who knows what will happen next. And Doug Rosenow’s recent trip to Mildura proves this.

Riverine Herald
News

Senate seat is ‘likely’

Political expert Antony Green and the team at the ABC have predicted Conargo’s Perin Davey is ‘‘likely’’ to gain an Australian Senate seat.

Southern Riverina News
News

Harness club ready to be a sea of pink

Cobram Harness Racing is counting down to its Community Pink Ladies Day on May 26.

Cobram Courier
News

After 50 years, no job is too big or too small

Goulburn Valley Resources Pty Ltd has been operating for three generations and for over 50 years in the Seymour area.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Week to honour those who make a difference

DID you know there are nearly 6 million people volunteering across Australia? This week marks National Volunteer Week, with the theme “Making a world of difference”.

McIvor Times
News

Volunteers are worth $290 billion every year

DID you know that Heathcote has between 60 and 70 community groups, associations and clubs?

McIvor Times
News

‘Encouraging to receive votes’

Despite running a limited campaign due to personal circumstances, Greens candidate Nickee Freeman was pleased to receive more than 3.5 per cent of the primary vote.

Tatura Guardian
News

Regional drivers relaxed attitude risk

The Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) is imploring regional Victorian drivers to choose road safety, with admissions of risky road behaviour significantly higher amongst rural road users compared to city drivers. Despite road trauma being the...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

EPA’s online help for farmers

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has a one stop shop for online advice for the agricultural community, and is taking requests on what farmers need next. EPA Executive Director Damian Wells says there’s already a lot of useful...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

SNA teams to compete at North-East Association Championships

Three Shepparton Netball Association teams will battle the region’s best tomorrow at the North-East Association Championships.

Shepparton News

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Rural

News

News in brief

Critically injured

Country News
Water

Governor hears water concerns

Blighty’s Hannah Campbell has explained issues of concern in the region to NSW Governor Margaret Beazley.

Country News
Animal Health

Tips to reduce mastitis risk at calving

For most cows, the highest risk period for new mastitis infections will be the calving period — we consider this to be from two weeks before she calves until two weeks after she has calved. During this stressful period, cows’ natural defence...

Rod Dyson
Dairy

Swine fever impacts dairy

The unprecedented contraction in the supply of pork from China, due to African swine fever, will have a spill-over impact on the global dairy sector, according to a new report from global agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.

Country News
Livestock

Keeping pace with climate

‘‘It’s like putting pasture plants in a time machine and taking them to climate conditions that are predicted for the future.’’

Country News
Markets

Rain will be key to cow value lift: agents

There’s opportunity in current cow values for those who have feed, according to a cow leasing and agricultural finance company boss. This comes as livestock agents continue to report tough selling conditions, as farmers in northern Victoria battle...

Dairy News
News

Monsanto to pay $2billion

A jury in the United States has ordered Monsanto pay a combined $US2.05billion ($A2.94billion) to a couple who claimed the company’s popular weed killer Roundup Ready caused their cancers.

Country News
Horticulture

Watch for stink bugs

Agriculture Victoria is winding down its surveillance for the brown marmorated stink bug.

Country News
News

Aaron’s message for farmers

Aaron Thomas reckons he wouldn’t be here today if he wasn’t a dairy farmer. Having suffered a serious mental health breakdown and endured the ravages of alcoholism, Aaron is now back on his feet and keen to share his story with other farmers who...

Dairy News
News

Landini launch

Konigs Shepparton will launch its specialist range of Landini orchard-vineyard tractors on May 29.

Country News
Machinery & Products

Office to cab software

Farmers Edge has released an app-based in-field intelligence tool that provides a seamless digital experience from the office to the cab. Digitally linking growers, dealers, retailers, trusted advisers and other key stakeholders, the In-Cab Tool...

Dairy News
Management

Data broadens management options

There has been a strong emphasis on data collection for farm businesses in recent years, but ensuring it translates into real, profitable outcomes remains a key challenge for many, according to one Nuffield scholar. Tasmanian dairy farmer Duncan...

Dairy News
Water

Plan submitted

A bumper 1100-page water resource plan has been submitted to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority for review by the Victorian Department of Environment, Water, Land and Planning.

Country News
Cropping

Salt stress help

New research has found that a hormone produced by plants under stress can be applied to crops to alleviate the damage caused by salty soils.

Country News
From the Experts

Summer heat advice

PROVIDING LIVESTOCK with shade and water during extreme heat is ‘‘paramount’’ according to an owner of a northern Victorian veterinary practice. Keith Fletcher, of Rochester Veterinary Practice, provided some tips on the best way to handle...

Dairy News
News

Boost for artisans

Four Goulburn Valley businesses have received a leg up thanks to a recent grant aimed at spreading local produce further across the state.

Country News

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National & World

National

Bass in doubt again as vote count resumes

The Tasmanian seat of Bass has moved back into the AEC’s too close to call list, leaving three seats in doubt a week after the federal election.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Legend Corporation backs $80m buyout bid

Electronics firm Legend Corporation has flagged support for an $80 million cash takeover bid from Adamantem Capital.

AAP Newswire
World

Trump: not disturbed by NKorea missiles

Donald Trump says he’s not worried about North Korea’s recent missile launches, saying he’s confident that Kim Jong Un will keep promises that he had made.

AAP Newswire
World

Trump retweets edited video of Pelosi

US President Donald Trump has retweeted a heavily edited video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi put out by Fox Business to portray her as having “lost it”.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Ben Currie’s lawyers argue for fines

Lawyers for Queensland trainer Ben Currie are likely to argue precedent sentences for charges he faces include fines.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Day of contrasts for AFL’s Scott brothers

As Geelong’s Chris Scott was marking his 200th game as an AFL coach, his brother Brad was wrapping up his nearly ten-year stint at North Melbourne.

AAP Newswire
National

Sydney’s driverless Metro line opens

Sydney’s new driverless northwest Metro has been officially opened ahead of its first peak-hour test on Monday.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Stan Lee manager arrested for elder abuse

Keya Morgan, the former manager of comic book legend Stan Lee, who died in November aged 95, has been arrested on elder abuse charges, Los Angeles police say.

AAP Newswire
National

People need certainty on tax: Birmingham

Trade Minister Simon Birmingham has kept the pressure on likely new Labor leader Anthony Albanese to back the government’s income tax cuts.

AAP Newswire