EDITOR'S PICKS

National

Coalition costing of climate plan disputed

The government’s $35 billion stamp on Labor’s climate policies is “not a credible estimate”, say the analysts credited for calculating the figure.

AAP Newswire

8 hours ago

Deniliquin croquet

Fourteen players lined up for croquet on Sunday morning. Scores were all low for the day with John James winning three games with 25 hoops and Megan Tonta winning two games with 20 hoops.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Fire brigade info night

FOR anyone hoping to get their youngsters involved in the Echuca Fire Brigade, head down to the station on Wednesday night for a Junior Volunteer Development Program information session.

Riverine Herald

Quality fish caught locally

Fantastic to see so many anglers getting out and about over the past couple of weeks and also the quality of fish being caught.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Quality fish caught locally

Fantastic to see so many anglers getting out and about over the past couple of weeks and also the quality of fish being caught.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Fresh indictment for ex-Nissan boss Ghosn

Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has been indicted on a new breach of trust charge on the day his latest detention period was set to expire.

AAP Newswire

New codes, policies for Murray River Council

A new Code of Conduct has been adopted by Murray River Council.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Powercor fined

Electricity distributor Powercor has received a hefty fine after tree branches clashed with powerlines, starting fires across regional Victoria.

Country News

Finance

National Enquirer being sold

The National Enquirer is being sold, but Financial terms were not immediately disclosed for the deal, which included two other American Media tabloids.

AAP Newswire

Fresh indictment for ex-Nissan boss Ghosn

Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has been indicted on a new breach of trust charge on the day his latest detention period was set to expire.

AAP Newswire

New codes, policies for Murray River Council

A new Code of Conduct has been adopted by Murray River Council.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Powercor fined

Electricity distributor Powercor has received a hefty fine after tree branches clashed with powerlines, starting fires across regional Victoria.

Country News

Finance

National Enquirer being sold

The National Enquirer is being sold, but Financial terms were not immediately disclosed for the deal, which included two other American Media tabloids.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

Shepparton man caught travelling at 191km/h

Shepparton Highway Patrol officers nabbed a driver allegedly travelling at 191km/h in Shepparton about 11.50pm last night. The 20-year-old probationary driver was detected in an 80km/h zone on Goulburn Valley Highway. The Shepparton man had his...

Madeleine Caccianiga

Lifestyle

Surgeons had to put our little man back together

Levi was a first child for Tahlia and Leigh West and everything seemed to be going so well. Until Tahlia went into labour. Senior writer IVY JENSEN talked with the couple about the day their world turned upside down and how lucky they feel to have their little man home with them

Riverine Herald

Dairy

Withhold supply to get fair milk price, says Strathmerton dairy farmer

Dairy farmers have one bargaining chip.

Country News

My Kitchen Rules couple visit the Goulburn Valley

My Kitchen Rules contestants Mick and Jodie-Anne Barlow have teamed up with Ardmona orchardist Rocky Varapodio to support the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Two cars were stolen from Moama only three days apart

POLICE are investigating after two cars were stolen from Moama within three days of each other last week.

Riverine Herald

Suzanna Sheed travels to Sydney for Murray-Darling Basin Plan

In a attempt to summon Shadow Water Minister Tony Burke to experience firsthand the devastating impact of the Murray Darling Basin Plan, Independent Member for Shepparton District Suzanna Sheed travelled to Sydney to showcase her concern for the region.

Madeleine Caccianiga

There was little change to supply at Tuesday’s sheep sale com...

There was little change to supply at Tuesday’s sheep sale compared to last fortnight, with 3000 head yarded.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

National

Morrison hits out at attacks on his faith

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says online comments attacking his Christian faith are from “keyboard warriors in their mother’s basement”.

AAP Newswire

Galleries

Collingwood stars visit the Goulburn Valley

1. Bella Woods.

Shepparton News

18 Apr 2019

Thai navy removes ‘seasteading’ house

A house built off the coast of of Phuket by an American-Thai couple in a practice known as “seasteading” is being removed by Thailand’s navy.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

Automated milking systems explained

Milking from the armchair, fact or fiction? This is what researchers from the Milking Edge project will reveal to dairy farmers when they visit Dookie College in May, as part of The Murray Muster. Milking Edge is a three-year project to develop...

Dairy News

Local

Quality fish caught locally

Fantastic to see so many anglers getting out and about over the past couple of weeks and also the quality of fish being caught.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

New codes, policies for Murray River Council

A new Code of Conduct has been adopted by Murray River Council.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Deniliquin croquet

Fourteen players lined up for croquet on Sunday morning. Scores were all low for the day with John James winning three games with 25 hoops and Megan Tonta winning two games with 20 hoops.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

There was little change to supply at Tuesday’s sheep sale com...

There was little change to supply at Tuesday’s sheep sale compared to last fortnight, with 3000 head yarded.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Good Friday footy

A huge crowd is expected to pour into the Hardinge St Oval grounds tomorrow as the Deniliquin Rams meet old rival Finley in round three of the Murray Football League.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Be responsible with your stubble

Landholders are being asked to take extra care and responsibility when it comes to stubble burning, particularly during the Easter and Anzac Day periods.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Easter tournament attracts 250 players

There are 250 registered players for the Western Riverina Tennis Championships to be held at the Deniliquin Lawn Tennis Club over the Easter weekend.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Irrigators ‘stunned’ by water waste

Farmers from the Southern Riverina say they have been stunned by what they believe is an unacceptable waste of precious water resources.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Farmers welcome inquiry

NSW Farmers Association has welcomed the announcement of an inquiry into the social and economic impacts of the Murray Darling Basin Plan, announced by the Commonwealth Government last week.

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

Kerr eyes saddle bronc win

Saddle bronc rider Tom Kerr will be one to watch at the Deniliquin Rodeo on Saturday night.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Ricegrowers: We’ve had enough of politicians

The Ricegrowers’ Association (RGA), along with its members and the communities in which they live, have had enough of politicians.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Opinion

Time to reflect on the meaning

I hope that families, enjoying time off with holidays, will take this week before Easter as a great opportunity to consider what Jesus Christ means to us in our daily lives.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Farrer could be the surprise seat in federal election

With the election campaign now in full swing the national focus is primarily on marginal seats.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

The blessed still need some help

In what ways are we encouraged and blessed by belonging to this community?

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

In generosity stakes we punch above our weight

When it comes to generosity and supporting those in need, the Deniliquin district certainly punches above its weight.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Time to reflect on the meaning

I hope that families, enjoying time off with holidays, will take this week before Easter as a great opportunity to consider what Jesus Christ means to us in our daily lives.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Farrer could be the surprise seat in federal election

With the election campaign now in full swing the national focus is primarily on marginal seats.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

The blessed still need some help

In what ways are we encouraged and blessed by belonging to this community?

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Time to reflect on the meaning

I hope that families, enjoying time off with holidays, will take this week before Easter as a great opportunity to consider what Jesus Christ means to us in our daily lives.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Farrer could be the surprise seat in federal election

With the election campaign now in full swing the national focus is primarily on marginal seats.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

The blessed still need some help

In what ways are we encouraged and blessed by belonging to this community?

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

In generosity stakes we punch above our weight

When it comes to generosity and supporting those in need, the Deniliquin district certainly punches above its weight.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Regional

Suzanna Sheed travels to Sydney for Murray-Darling Basin Plan

Madeleine Caccianiga

New funding for cultural rescue

THE National Library of Australia has announced the 2018 community heritage grants program which is providing grants of up to $15,000 to assist in the preservation of cultural heritage collections of national significance.

Kyabram Free Press

Sheds and more

Best Leisure Industries on Irwin Rd is continuing to expand its Best Lifestyle Units business alongside its manufacturing and construction of sheds, carports and bars.

Benalla Ensign

Fire brigade info night

FOR anyone hoping to get their youngsters involved in the Echuca Fire Brigade, head down to the station on Wednesday night for a Junior Volunteer Development Program information session.

Riverine Herald

Healthy eating program was a hit in local schools

Did you know that only five per cent of New South Wales children are eating enough vegetables?

Southern Riverina News

18 Apr 2019

Deputy challenged to get Prime Minister to visit region

Berrigan Shire Mayor Matt Hannan has challenged Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack to get Prime Minister Scott Morrison to visit the local area.

Cobram Courier

Nationals calling for certainty on rail upgrade

The Victorian Nationals have called on Federal Labor Leader Bill Shorten to guarantee he will upgrade the north-east line if elected to government this year.

Seymour Telegraph

21 Apr 2019

Glide into Strathallan says group

THE Echuca Kanyapella Landcare Group is encouraging people in the twin towns to make a trip to visit the Strathallan Glider Sanctuary after a recent tour there.

Campaspe News

Come and see Authors Up Close and personal

ON SATURDAY, April 27, Heathcote’s Palling Bros Brewery and Mudwood Studio in conjunction with Northern Books, will host Authors Up Close.

McIvor Times

Young and old learn about bats

Nearly 200 locals have flocked to Tatura’s Cussen Park to learn about bats.

Tatura Guardian

West Corurgan celebrates 50 years

The West Corurgan private irrigation scheme celebrated its 50th anniversary at their original pumps sight in Corowa on Friday. Close to a hundred people gathered at the original sight for a luncheon, and to hear board members of past and present...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Corowa-Wahgunyah Good Friday Appeal receives massive boost

The 2019 Good Friday Appeal tally for Corowa-Wahgunyah has received a massive boost thanks to the generosity of local farmers and stock agents, with close to $13,000 being raised through a sheep drive at the Corowa saleyards on Monday. Steve...

Corowa Free Press

18 Apr 2019

Echuca young stars shine bright in win

Having the supreme talents of Andrew Walker, Peter Faulks and Tim Allan alongside them during the week at training and on game-day seems to have rubbed off on Echuca’s brigade of young players.

Aydin Payne

10 hours ago

Rural

Powercor fined

Electricity distributor Powercor has received a hefty fine after tree branches clashed with powerlines, starting fires across regional Victoria.

Country News

Water

Government commits to ongoing water reforms

The Federal Government has officially responded to a Productivity Commission inquiry into the National Water Initiative, saying it remains committed to the plan.

Country News

21 Apr 2019

Animal Health

Proof how critical calf care is

Half of a cow’s lifetime height and growth is achieved in the first six months of its life, according to a visiting American calf-rearing specialist. David Kuehnel was raised on a family farm in Wisconsin, which reared 1200 specially-fed veal...

Dairy News

Automated milking systems explained

Dairy News

Livestock

Calls for input to reference group

DataGene is on the lookout for dairy farmers who keep meticulous records to join Ginfo, the industry’s national reference group for genetic information.

Country News

Markets

The rise of dairy alternative drinks in Australian supermarkets

Australians love dairy products and consume more dairy per capita than most other developed countries. In 2018 Australians drank close to 102 litres of milk per person with a proportion accounted for in coffees. More recently there has been an...

Sofia Omstedt

Government focus on farm productivity

The Federal Government is investing $5.93million in new research, extension and adoption to boost farm productivity through well managed dams and shelterbelts. The project will also measure the biodiversity benefits of farm dams and shelterbelts.

Country News

Horticulture

Horticulture code changes in place, despite grower opposition

Changes to the Horticulture Code officially came into effect on Monday, despite widespread opposition from the industry.

Country News

Groups divided on dairy code

The Federal Government’s decision to move forward with a mandatory code of conduct has been met with disappointment by the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria , but welcomed by Australian Dairy Farmers. The UDV is worried the code won’t deliver what...

Dairy News

11 hours ago

Paddlers pick up river trash

A special clean-up team hit the Goulburn River on April 7 hoping to reinvigorate the waterways and native surrounds.

Ashlea Witoslawski

Machinery & Products

For sale: wear and tear on patience

Buying things is easy, most of the time. Not as easy as it should be, of course. I for one have had far too many experiences along the lines of “Sorry mate, is me coming here to spend my money at your establishment an inconvenience to you?” In...

John Droppert

Management

Spot on with grazing management

Jan Giliam focuses on grazing management and benchmarks profit by how much of that home-grown pasture feeds his milking herd. To do that, he relies on an annual rainfall of about 1000 mm to produce grass and 2000 wrapped bales of pasture silage. He...

Jeanette Severs

Water

Meeting no joy for irrigators

A meeting with Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s head of river operations in Deniliquin has left irrigators and locals fuming, stating they were left with no confidence the Murray River is being run efficiently.

Country News

21 Apr 2019

Cropping

Herbicide resistance link

Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation research has shown a link between cropping practices and the evolution of herbicide resistance in the weed annual rye-grass, highlighting the need to rotate chemical and non-chemical weed control.

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

18 Feb 2019

Deputy PM faces challenge

Michael McCormack slid into the deputy prime ministership in the slipstream of Barnaby Joyce’s lurid soap opera.

Country News

National & World

National

Coalition costing of climate plan disputed

The government’s $35 billion stamp on Labor’s climate policies is “not a credible estimate”, say the analysts credited for calculating the figure.

AAP Newswire

8 hours ago

Finance

National Enquirer being sold

The National Enquirer is being sold, but Financial terms were not immediately disclosed for the deal, which included two other American Media tabloids.

AAP Newswire

Fresh indictment for ex-Nissan boss Ghosn

Former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has been indicted on a new breach of trust charge on the day his latest detention period was set to expire.

AAP Newswire