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National

Question time in federal parliament

What we learned, heard and were amused by in Question Time on Wednesday.

AAP Newswire

31 minutes ago

Eagles score win in season opener

After a wash out in week one of the Deniliquin Lawn Tennis Club Twilight Competition, the season got under way with round two on Wednesday evening.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Give your opinion on MDB says Weston

PEOPLE are encouraged to engage with Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s Community Committee to share their thoughts or concerns about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Riverine Herald

Groups call for ‘pause’

Community groups and businesses have joined forces to again call for the Basin Plan to be paused.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Groups call for ‘pause’

Community groups and businesses have joined forces to again call for the Basin Plan to be paused.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Trump: I’ll defeat declaration challenge

Donald Trump has expressed confidence he’ll win a lawsuit filed by states seeking to block his declaration of a national emergency to fund a border wall.

AAP Newswire

Riverina Bluebell gets truck support

The reach of Riverina Bluebell to help district people struggling with poor mental health has been expanded thanks to the Deniliquin Truck Show & Industry Expo.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Grants provide infrastructure

More than 2300 applicants have been assisted by the Victorian Government’s On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Support Grant program, including Creightons Creek sheep farmers Mark and Annette Radford.

Rodney Woods

Finance

Wage growth lacklustre, eyes on jobs data

Wages grew by a seasonally adjusted 0.5 per cent in the three months to December, slightly less than the 0.6 per cent growth predicted.

AAP Newswire

Trump: I’ll defeat declaration challenge

Donald Trump has expressed confidence he’ll win a lawsuit filed by states seeking to block his declaration of a national emergency to fund a border wall.

AAP Newswire

Riverina Bluebell gets truck support

The reach of Riverina Bluebell to help district people struggling with poor mental health has been expanded thanks to the Deniliquin Truck Show & Industry Expo.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Grants provide infrastructure

More than 2300 applicants have been assisted by the Victorian Government’s On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Support Grant program, including Creightons Creek sheep farmers Mark and Annette Radford.

Rodney Woods

Finance

Wage growth lacklustre, eyes on jobs data

Wages grew by a seasonally adjusted 0.5 per cent in the three months to December, slightly less than the 0.6 per cent growth predicted.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

Echuca police arrest man after wild chase

A MAN who police chased from Deniliquin to Echuca has been arrested over a raft of offences, including carjacking, dangerous driving and having a firearm in his car. Police attempted to stop the 20-year-old in Deniliquin about 11pm Saturday but he...

Ivy Jensen

Fire destroys house in Mooroopna

Emergency services were called to a structure fire that destroyed a house in Macisaac Road, Mooroopna this morning. CFA operations officer Travis Harris said four CFA units from Mooroopna and Shepparton responded to the call at 9.48am. Upon...

Laura Briggs

34-year-old woman to face court over house fire in Shepparton

Police and CFA attended a house fire in Shepparton yesterday February 17 at about 2.45pm. The fire caused damage to the side of the house, carport and car. Two people were home at the time of the fire and were not injured. Investigators from...

Shepparton News

Mathew D’Agostino wanted for aggravated burglary and assault matters

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Mathew Vincent D’Agostino. There is a warrant to arrest the 39-year-old in relation to aggravated burglary and assault matters. D’Agostino is described as approximately 170cm tall, with...

Shepparton News

Campaspe College has been sold Final offer close to the $2.1m price tag

CAMPASPE College of Adult Education has been sold for close to the original asking price of $2.1 million.

Riverine Herald

Highways set for upgrades

Several key roads leading to Shepparton will be seeing upgrades from next month.

Shepparton News

4 hours ago

Program provides job opportunities

A program designed to support young people to gain employment in their community will be held again this year.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

National

Story ‘similar’ to alleged Edwards rape

One of the rapes prosecutors say the alleged Claremont serial killer committed is strikingly similar to a story found on his electronic devices.

AAP Newswire

53 minutes ago

Galleries

St Anne’s College students learn to cook

St Anne’s College year seven students learnt how to make zucchini slice

Shepparton News

5 hours ago

Trump plays down China trade talk deadline

Donald Trump says he’s open to pushing off the March 1 trade talks deadline with China as negotiations continue in Washington.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

Dairy

Dairy issues mirrored in US

The challenges facing the Goulburn Valley dairy industry were similar to those in California, a visiting academic said last week at a Murray Dairy presentation in Tatura.

Geoff Adams

Local

Groups call for ‘pause’

Community groups and businesses have joined forces to again call for the Basin Plan to be paused.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Riverina Bluebell gets truck support

The reach of Riverina Bluebell to help district people struggling with poor mental health has been expanded thanks to the Deniliquin Truck Show & Industry Expo.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Eagles score win in season opener

After a wash out in week one of the Deniliquin Lawn Tennis Club Twilight Competition, the season got under way with round two on Wednesday evening.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Program provides job opportunities

A program designed to support young people to gain employment in their community will be held again this year.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Div. One move to top four

Deniliquin Bowling Club’s Division One side have moved up to the fourth spot in the Campaspe valley Bowls Division keeping their hopes of finals in sight with 71 to 62 overall win against Rochester on Saturday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Betty reflects on 60 years of change

After 60 years living in Deniliquin, Betty Palmer (pictured) has seen many changes to the town.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

RSL brought back down to earth by Tongala

Deniliquin RSL Bowling Club were unable to continue their wave of momentum in Division One of the Campaspe Valley Bowls Division, falling to a strong Tongala side 84 to 49 on Saturday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Anglers flock to Deni for Classic

The Fishing Classic was a hit with both locals and tourists flocking to the Edward River to catch the biggest fish.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Upgrade inspection

Allan Adams was 10 years old when the Lawson Syphons at Deniliquin were opened in April 1955.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

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EVENTS

Alexandra on Perkins Market

The Alexandra on Perkins Market – after more than a decade away, the monthly market makes a welcome return to the heart of the Alexandra township. Just a short leisurely stroll from the local shops and cafes, visitors and locals can now enjoy...

Simone Dunne

Benalla Lakeside Market

Wide range of fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, gifts and much more. Live entertainment each month. This market is organised and managed by the Rotary and Lions Clubs of Benall

Simone Dunne

Kilmore Scout Market

Welcome to The Kilmore Market it is held on the last Saturday of each month at Hudson Park in Kilmore, Victoria from 9am-2pm and managed by 1st Kilmore Scouts. Standard stall 3x3 fees are $15 your car is left next to your stall and will need to have...

Simone Dunne

Rochester Town Market

The Rochester Town Market is held on the fourth Saturday of the month at the Shire Hall/ Skate Park

Simone Dunne

Rhinos sink Saints’ finals aspirations

The Deni Rhinos Division One side had their say on the Murray Valley Cricket Association finals, taking away Berrigan’s hopes for a post-season appearance on Saturday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Community dresses down for Undie Run

The Deniliquin community showed its support at the Cupid’s Undie Run, raising almost $23,000 for the Children’s Tumour Foundation on Sunday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Opinion

Faith can be like a fire extinguisher

There’s a fire extinguisher in our kitchen.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Political performance must come under close scrutiny

What does the future hold for The Nationals and, in particular, their Member for Murray Austin Evans?

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Olivia’s story

I have seen first hand the impact from lack of funding and staff when it comes to appropriate treatment at Deniliquin Hospital.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

16 Feb 2019

Austin’s statement

I have been grossly misrepresented in the Deniliquin Pastoral Times. I did not make the statement I am alleged to have made on October 31, 2017.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Faith can be like a fire extinguisher

There’s a fire extinguisher in our kitchen.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Political performance must come under close scrutiny

What does the future hold for The Nationals and, in particular, their Member for Murray Austin Evans?

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Olivia’s story

I have seen first hand the impact from lack of funding and staff when it comes to appropriate treatment at Deniliquin Hospital.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

16 Feb 2019

Faith can be like a fire extinguisher

There’s a fire extinguisher in our kitchen.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Political performance must come under close scrutiny

What does the future hold for The Nationals and, in particular, their Member for Murray Austin Evans?

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Olivia’s story

I have seen first hand the impact from lack of funding and staff when it comes to appropriate treatment at Deniliquin Hospital.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

16 Feb 2019

Austin’s statement

I have been grossly misrepresented in the Deniliquin Pastoral Times. I did not make the statement I am alleged to have made on October 31, 2017.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Regional

Highways set for upgrades

Several key roads leading to Shepparton will be seeing upgrades from next month.

Shepparton News

4 hours ago

Shire works to attract refugees

CAMPASPE Shire Council will help attract skilled and unskilled refugee workers to the region.

Kyabram Free Press

Fun, creative activities

If your little ones have an interest in being creative or if you are looking for a fun activity for them, then Benalla Art Gallery has you covered.

Simon Ruppert

Give your opinion on MDB says Weston

PEOPLE are encouraged to engage with Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s Community Committee to share their thoughts or concerns about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Riverine Herald

Are they listening?

There has been a positive reaction to Finley’s news coverage by national and regional media in the past fortnight.

Southern Riverina News

22 minutes ago

Garden grows skills

Cobram Secondary College is acutely aware of its role in the education of local students.

Cobram Courier

52 minutes ago

Mission was a success

Last week’s trip to Canberra by representatives for Mitchell Shire Council is being hailed as a success.

Seymour Telegraph

How should our forests be managed in future?

IT IS time to have your say on the future management of Victoria’s forests through the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) website.

Campaspe News

There’s no doubting Thomas

LAST year Mia Mia resident Thomas Bennett was the proud recipient of the Heathcote and District Community Bank Branch scholarship. Now, after fantastic results in his first year of university, Tom has been awarded a second year of funding through the program.

McIvor Times

Leading the way

Leaders are in the making at Tatura Primary School.

Laura Briggs

Ambulance response times need addressing - McCurdy

Ovens Valley residents continue to wait too long for an urgent ambulance according to Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy. Mr McCurdy has responded to the recent release of Ambulance Victoria’s performance for the period of October through to...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Paul Kilmister to return home soon

It has been almost four months since Paul Kilmister and his family were involved in the most tragic of accidents, but he is remarkably hoping to return home to Bundalong by the end of March. When a truck collided into the family’s car taking the...

Corowa Free Press

Haisman Shield decider heading away from Deakin Reserve

For the first time in more than a decade, the Haisman Shield grand final will move away from Deakin Reserve.

Tyler Maher

Rural

Grants provide infrastructure

More than 2300 applicants have been assisted by the Victorian Government’s On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Support Grant program, including Creightons Creek sheep farmers Mark and Annette Radford.

Rodney Woods

Water

Premier wants water meeting

South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has called for a meeting of Australia’s water ministers to consider recent reports into the Murray-Darling Basin, including SA’s royal commission.

Country News

Animal Health

Managing the risk of mastitis in hot weather

TWO RECENT discussions were a reminder of how hot weather can significantly influence the risk of mastitis in dairy herds. The first was a farm which uses a mechanical teat scrubber as part of the pre-milking routine to clean teats prior to cups on...

Rod Dyson

Dairy

Dairy issues mirrored in US

The challenges facing the Goulburn Valley dairy industry were similar to those in California, a visiting academic said last week at a Murray Dairy presentation in Tatura.

Geoff Adams

Livestock

Closing the feed gap

Filling the pasture-based feed gap during winter can be a real inhibitor of profitability for many beef operations in the southern regions of Australia, according to a 2017 Nuffield scholar.

Country News

7 hours ago

Markets

Indonesia — a growing market opportunity for Australian exporters?

INDONESIA IS the fourth most populous country in the world and one of the fastest growing economies in southeast Asia. It is also a country of increasing importance and interest among South-East major dairy exporters. While some suggest Indonesi...

Sofia Omstedt

Vitamin C helps with diabetes

A Victorian study has found popping a vitamin C tablet twice a day could help more than one million Australians with type 2 diabetes reduce their blood sugar levels.

Country News

4 hours ago

Horticulture

Weather contributes to tough start to 2019

Lower cattle and cotton prices, and a slight easing in the price of wheat, have seen the National Australia Bank Rural Commodities Index fall by 1.1 per cent in January, after a 0.5 per cent increase in December.

Country News

Temperatures up while rain tallies fall

NSW HAS recorded its warmest year on record as Victoria and the country as a whole sweltered through their third-warmest year on record. The Bureau of Meteorology’s annual climate statement for 2018 said Australia’s 2018 annual mean temperature...

Dairy News

Disease found in goods

Tougher penalties could be on the cards for international travellers failing to declare plant and animal matter they bring into Australia following the detection of foot and mouth disease in goods that were being brought into the country.

Country News

8 hours ago

Machinery & Products

Technology and simple solutions hit the mark

TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES to answer the increasingly complex questions posed by agriculture today, but for Tim Slater, who has been around the industry his whole life, it’s the simple solutions, often devised with the least resources, that still...

Dairy News

Management

The time of our lives

GETTING THE timing right is a key to farming as Rachelle De Haas and her partner Mathew Donovan are finding out on a family farm near Heywood. Rachelle and Mathew are farming with her parents Renee and Judith De Haas, who have owned the property for...

Rick Bayne

Water

Fixed water costs bite

Victorian Shadow Water Minister Steph Ryan has called on the Victorian Government to pay irrigators’ fixed water costs.

Rodney Woods

5 hours ago

Cropping

Grain prices are forecast to stay high

Grain prices are expected to remain high for the majority of 2019, with dry conditions continuing to have an effect on local prices.

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

Cotton rebuke

Politicians arguing for a ban on cotton exports from Australia have drawn swift rebuke from agricultural leaders.

Country News

National & World

National

Question time in federal parliament

What we learned, heard and were amused by in Question Time on Wednesday.

AAP Newswire

31 minutes ago

Finance

Wage growth lacklustre, eyes on jobs data

Wages grew by a seasonally adjusted 0.5 per cent in the three months to December, slightly less than the 0.6 per cent growth predicted.

AAP Newswire

Trump: I’ll defeat declaration challenge

Donald Trump has expressed confidence he’ll win a lawsuit filed by states seeking to block his declaration of a national emergency to fund a border wall.

AAP Newswire