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

News

Deniliquin helps fund important research

The local community is being applauded for the role it has played in supporting research into Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, and supporting young people who have it.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
National

Migraine costing Australian economy $35.7b

Millions of Australians experience migraine, with the condition costing the economy $35.7 billion a year, a new report has revealed.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Seely two clear in Monthly Medal win

Club stalwart Peter Seely had an excellent three over par round to record a net 67 and win the Deni Car Care Monthly Medal on Saturday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
The Lead

The Lead - Babies

Happy Monday Echuca-Moama. Here are some babies to round out your evening

Vivienne Duck
News

Five chosen for rice leadership

Five current and future leaders of the rice industry will be given more guidance as successful applicants in the 2017-2020 Rice Industry Leadership Program – Established Leaders.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Five chosen for rice leadership

Five current and future leaders of the rice industry will be given more guidance as successful applicants in the 2017-2020 Rice Industry Leadership Program – Established Leaders.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
World

Senator mocked by Trump releases DNA test

US senator Elizabeth Warren, mockingly called Pocahontas by President Donald Trump, has released DNA test results proving she has Native American blood.

AAP Newswire
News

Workshop to protect our communities

What is socio-economic neutrality? That is the question to be answered at a workshop in Deniliquin on Monday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Arena gets funds

Benalla’s Raise the Roof committee chair Melissa Mounsey literally jumped for joy as she received a cheque for $250000 towards the project.

Country News
Finance

NAB, Westpac sign Australia Post bank deal

Three of the big four banks have now agreed to boost investment in banking services at local Australia Post offices, with only ANZ yet to sign the deal.

AAP Newswire
World

Senator mocked by Trump releases DNA test

US senator Elizabeth Warren, mockingly called Pocahontas by President Donald Trump, has released DNA test results proving she has Native American blood.

AAP Newswire
News

Workshop to protect our communities

What is socio-economic neutrality? That is the question to be answered at a workshop in Deniliquin on Monday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Arena gets funds

Benalla’s Raise the Roof committee chair Melissa Mounsey literally jumped for joy as she received a cheque for $250000 towards the project.

Country News
Finance

NAB, Westpac sign Australia Post bank deal

Three of the big four banks have now agreed to boost investment in banking services at local Australia Post offices, with only ANZ yet to sign the deal.

AAP Newswire

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News

BREAKING: Murray League to split

The Murray Football Netball League is likely to be split in two for the 2019 season. Two new clubs have signaled their intention to join the MFNL next season, and league operations manager Dale Norman says a process is underway to create a first and...

Fraser Walker-Pearce
News

Teenagers arrested following vehicle thefts

An investigation into a series of alleged burglaries and thefts across Shepparton North has led to three arrests. The incidents, which included burglaries and a number of thefts of and from motor vehicles, allegedly took place between September 19...

Shepparton News
Campaspe News

BREAKING: child in serious condition after collision.

A child is being airlifted to a Melbourne hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Rochester this afternoon. The circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be established, however it is believed the two-year-old boy was hit by the...

Kimberley Price
News

Bride-to-be paralysed in motorbike accident

A FREAK accident has left a Tongala freestyle rider confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life. Christina Vithoulkas, 23, was left paralysed from the ribs down after mistiming a jump and crashing her motorbike at a friend’s property in...

Ivy Jensen
News

Highway Patrol appealing for Sunday crash witnesses

CAMPASPE Highway Patrol is appealing for witnesses following a fatal head-on collision near Leitchville on Sunday morning.

Riverine Herald
News

Councillors grapple with bypass decision

A challenging decision appears to be on the horizon for Greater Shepparton City councillors about Ford Rd’s inclusion as an east-west Shepparton bypass connector.

Thomas Moir
News

Beat your boredom with U3A

If you’re looking for a way to beat isolation and boredom, or a way to interact with other people, it’s time to consider U3A.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
National

Palace says Meghan Markle is pregnant

Kensington Palace has announced that Meghan Markle is pregnant as she started her first official foreign tour with Prince Harry.

AAP Newswire
GOTAFE GVL Grand Final Day 2018

Gallery: GVL football: reserves and under-18 grand finals

Photos from the GVL reserves and under-18 grand finals

Ray Sizer
World

Trump speaks to Saudi king on Khashoggi

US President Donald Trump says the Saudi king has denied knowledge of a missing journalist and that “rogue killers” may be to blame for Jamal Khashoggi’s death.

AAP Newswire
News

October reminders

Pasture management Pasture intake per cow depends on having high quality pasture and enough pasture available per hectare. This is a very challenging balance in most spring conditions but is possible to achieve. You need to set the rotation to offer...

Dairy News

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Local

News

Five chosen for rice leadership

Five current and future leaders of the rice industry will be given more guidance as successful applicants in the 2017-2020 Rice Industry Leadership Program – Established Leaders.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Workshop to protect our communities

What is socio-economic neutrality? That is the question to be answered at a workshop in Deniliquin on Monday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Sport

Seely two clear in Monthly Medal win

Club stalwart Peter Seely had an excellent three over par round to record a net 67 and win the Deni Car Care Monthly Medal on Saturday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Beat your boredom with U3A

If you’re looking for a way to beat isolation and boredom, or a way to interact with other people, it’s time to consider U3A.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Sport

Bennett returns

The Deni Rhinos will welcome back allrounder Brodie Bennett in their round one Murray Valley Cricket Association clash against Cobram tomorrow.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Tap into our potential

There is enormous potential for growth in the NSW Murray region, but it is being stifled by poor government policy.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Sport

Historic gymnastics event

Gymnasts will be flipping into Deniliquin this weekend for a gymnastics ‘double header’.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Cannabis, bong found in search

A 28 year-old South Australian man is to appear in court on a variety of charges after being stopped by police in Deniliquin on Wednesday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

25 funded

Funding has been awarded to 25 community projects through the 2018/19 Edward River Council Community Grants Program.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
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EVENTS
Events

Benalla Lakeside Craft & Farmers Market

Every fourth Saturday of the month including January. All funds raised are donated to the Benalla Community. Make it Bake it Grow it Sew it

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Ruth Jellif
Events

Nagambie Farmers’ Market

The Nagambie Farmers’ Market is held on the fourth Sunday of each month from 10am to 2pm at the Tahbilk Winery. It features butter, bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, nuts, wine, olives, olive oil, beer, ice-cream, pies, flour, jams and...

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Country News
Events

Oxley Bush Market

38th Annual Bush Market 175 stalls

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Ruth Jellif
Events

Journey Beyond Fear

Tickets $15, pay at event. Supper provided by Rural Australians for Refugees

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Ruth Jellif
Sport

Rhinos to run cricket programs

Deniliquin Rhinos Cricket Club are offering junior cricket programs to help young cricketers improve their skills.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Angle grinder sparks fire

Local firefighters were called to a small grass fire last Friday afternoon.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

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Opinion

Opinion

Position to receive

‘The wise listen to others.’ Proverbs 12:15 NLT.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

We need action, not more hollow election promises

Actions speak louder than words.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Give, and it shall be given unto you

‘Give, and it shall be given unto you.’ Luke 6:38 KJV.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Jesus speaks of welcome reward

Reading: Matthew 9-10.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Position to receive

‘The wise listen to others.’ Proverbs 12:15 NLT.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

We need action, not more hollow election promises

Actions speak louder than words.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Give, and it shall be given unto you

‘Give, and it shall be given unto you.’ Luke 6:38 KJV.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Position to receive

‘The wise listen to others.’ Proverbs 12:15 NLT.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

We need action, not more hollow election promises

Actions speak louder than words.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Give, and it shall be given unto you

‘Give, and it shall be given unto you.’ Luke 6:38 KJV.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Jesus speaks of welcome reward

Reading: Matthew 9-10.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

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Regional

News

Councillors grapple with bypass decision

A challenging decision appears to be on the horizon for Greater Shepparton City councillors about Ford Rd’s inclusion as an east-west Shepparton bypass connector.

Thomas Moir
News

Pat stands firm

FORMER Goulburn-Murray Water managing director Pat Lennon has defended his allowances and expense claims following an adverse report from the Victorian Ombudsman announced last week.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Rediscover a love of nature

As daylight savings approaches and the weather gets warmer, LiveLighter and Parks Victoria are encouraging Victorians to rediscover their love of nature to improve their health and wellbeing.

Benalla Ensign
The Lead

The Lead - Babies

Happy Monday Echuca-Moama. Here are some babies to round out your evening

Vivienne Duck
News

Highway works set down for early next year

Roadworks will be carried out at a number of locations on the Hume and Riverina highways in February and March next year.

Southern Riverina News
News

Boost for roads

Local council roads will receive a boost after the Victorian Government unveiled a $100million fixing country roads program, as part of the $941million regional roads investment.

Cobram Courier
News

Relive Seymour’s glory days

Memories of the good times gone by will be shared at Seymour Cricket Club’s reunion on October 19 to 21.

Seymour Telegraph
Campaspe News

Public Ambulance Crisis Meeting - October 15

“I’d love to be able to give you an answer but I simply can’t.“

Kimberley Price
News

Simple steps to stay fire safe

THIS Fire Action Week, follow some simple planning and preparation tips to make sure you’re ready for the upcoming bushfire season:

McIvor Times
News

Back on the tools

Tatura Men’s Shed members gathered on Thursday to enjoy the quiet and get on with all projects at hand.

Tatura Guardian
News

Fun for the whole family

The popular Family Fun Carnival Market will be held on the Yarrawonga foreshore, Sunday, November 3. With a variety of fantastic market stalls and fun activities such as face painting, lake cruises, a petting zoo and animal nursery, live music and...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Corowa’s twilight Cup Eve meeting on again

It’s one of the region’s biggest meetings and after a successful one on Cup Eve last year, the Corowa Race Club will again host a twilight meeting this year on Monday, Melbourne Cup Eve. The TAB Twilight Meeting on Monday, November 5 will...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Nathalia starts Murray Valley Cricket Association season in style

Nathalia completed a thrilling victory against reigning champion Barooga to kick-off the new Murray Valley Cricket Association season in style.

Tyler Maher

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Rural

News

Arena gets funds

Benalla’s Raise the Roof committee chair Melissa Mounsey literally jumped for joy as she received a cheque for $250000 towards the project.

Country News
Water

MD in hot water

Goulburn-Murry Water’s new chair Diane James said she was appalled at the Victorian Ombudsman’s findings that the authority’s former managing director had claimed more than $20000 in expenses inappropriately.

Geoff Adams
Animal Health

Udder health costs dairy $150 m each year

MORE THAN $150 million is lost to Australian dairy farmers each year through poor udder health. Mastitis is the major cause of this loss as it reduces milk yield and leads to poor quality milk. The investigation of mastitis does not rely on the...

Gemma Chuck
News

October reminders

Pasture management Pasture intake per cow depends on having high quality pasture and enough pasture available per hectare. This is a very challenging balance in most spring conditions but is possible to achieve. You need to set the rotation to offer...

Dairy News
Livestock

Sheep auction to raise funds

Sheep producers will be able to contribute to the annual fundraiser for the Royal Children’s Hospital at Shepparton Regional Saleyards this Friday.

Country News
Markets

China cops more tariffs

The Trump administration has applied a 10 per cent tariff to $200 billion of Chinese imports from September 24. RaboResearch dairy analyst Emma Higgins said President Trump has also threated this tariff could be lifted to 25 per cent by the end of...

Dairy News
News

Push to take up bike rebate

The Victorian Government is urging the state’s farmers to take advantage of a 12-month extension to the rebate scheme to fit rollover protection on quad bikes, or substitute their bike for a safer alternative.

Country News
Horticulture

Funding for hort plan

The Victorian Government announced $5million for the Horticulture Development Plan at Tatura last week.

Country News
News

Speaking up for dairy women

WHEN KATAMATITE dairy farmer Simone Ross went to Canberra as part of the Developing Dairy Leaders Program, she never expected to get a front row seat to a leadership spill. The tumultuous week of politics, which saw then-Treasurer Scott Morrison...

Alana Christensen
Working Dogs

Trio always ready to please

Why have you chosen the border collie breed?

Country News
Machinery & Products

Rotary dairies a cheap, efficient option

ROTARY DAIRIES remain a cost-effective and low-maintenance option for dairy farmers, according to Steve Allenby from Allenby Engineering, Camperdown. Allenby Engineering built its first rotary dairy — 40 units — in 1988. Mr Allenby believes it...

Dairy News
Management

Farm’s focus is on saving water

NEIL GANNON’S dairy farm has been owned by his family for 140 years but the times are definitely changing. Mr Gannon and his wife, Keryn, currently milk 500 cows on 267 ha at Tinamba in Gippsland. They recently signed up to be a GippsDairy Focus...

Stephen Cooke
Water

Strategy tackles drainage

The Victorian Government is giving landholders clarity about the management of drainage systems, cutting red tape and helping to reduce financial loss from water-logged paddocks and other drainage issues.

Country News
Cropping

All clear for heavy loads

VicRoads is supporting farmers during the harvest season by allowing larger loads on approved heavy vehicles under the Grain Harvest Management Scheme

Country News
From the Experts

Bringing new pastures on line

GETTING YOUR grazing rotation right is critical to maximise your pasture production. A well-managed rotation will help not only to boost pasture intake per cow but enable a more effective use of supplements. Establishing a rotation with newly sown...

Dairy News
News

Show season is here

It was a day of fun in the sun on Saturday, with hundreds turning up to the Nathalia Showgrounds for the town’s annual show.

Country News

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National & World

National

Migraine costing Australian economy $35.7b

Millions of Australians experience migraine, with the condition costing the economy $35.7 billion a year, a new report has revealed.

AAP Newswire
Finance

NAB, Westpac sign Australia Post bank deal

Three of the big four banks have now agreed to boost investment in banking services at local Australia Post offices, with only ANZ yet to sign the deal.

AAP Newswire
World

Senator mocked by Trump releases DNA test

US senator Elizabeth Warren, mockingly called Pocahontas by President Donald Trump, has released DNA test results proving she has Native American blood.

AAP Newswire
World

Trump speaks to Saudi king on Khashoggi

US President Donald Trump says the Saudi king has denied knowledge of a missing journalist and that “rogue killers” may be to blame for Jamal Khashoggi’s death.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

The Autumn Sun too immature for Cox Plate

Trainer Chris Waller says Caulfield Guineas winner The Autumn Sun is not mature enough to tackle Winx in the Cox Plate.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Blues Irish pair retire from AFL, go home

Carlton’s Irish duo Ciaran Byrne and Cillian McDaid have announced their AFL retirements.

AAP Newswire
National

Palace says Meghan Markle is pregnant

Kensington Palace has announced that Meghan Markle is pregnant as she started her first official foreign tour with Prince Harry.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Fleetwood Mac disputes Buckingham lawsuit

A lawsuit filed by guitarist Lindsey Buckingham is being disputed by Fleetwood Mac after he was kicked off the band’s new tour.

AAP Newswire
National

Snowy upgrade needs viability to proceed

Senior cabinet minister Mathias Cormann has dismissed calls from Barnaby Joyce to invest in new coal-fired power station instead of upgrading Snowy Hydro.

AAP Newswire