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Captain saying goodbye

After five years in Deniliquin, Salvation Army Captain Sandra Walmsley is being posted to Forbes. It will be her sixth posting in the 15 years she has been a Salvation Army officer and she is excited about being closer to her family. ‘‘My dad is...

Olivia Duffey
Sport

Blighty tough day

(Sophie Murray (U15s) rebounds out of defence.) (U13s shooter Jasmyn McKenzie looks to pass into the shooting circle.) It was a tough weekend on the netball courts for Blighty, with both the Under 15s and Under 13s defeated in their respective...

Jamie Lowe
News

Bad Apples debut

A large crowd gathered at the Deniliquin RSL for the Deni Theatre Company’s Bad Apples production on Saturday night. The young actors took to the Dunlop Room stage for a one-off performance of the Deni company’s show, written by director Sam...

Jamie Lowe
Sport

Rams no match for reigning champs

It was the end of the road for the Deni Rams’ A grade on Sunday, suffering a 29 goal defeat in their Murray Netball League preliminary final against reigning premier Moama. In what was a replay of last year’s grand final, the Mowers proved far...

Jamie Lowe
Sport

Rams no match for reigning champs

It was the end of the road for the Deni Rams’ A grade on Sunday, suffering a 29 goal defeat in their Murray Netball League preliminary final against reigning premier Moama. In what was a replay of last year’s grand final, the Mowers proved far...

Jamie Lowe
News

Broken branch hazard

There are several trees in the Waring Gardens that could drop their huge branches at any moment, possibly causing injury or even death. Concerned local Ken Smith has been pointing out two trees in particular, pine trees next to the children’s...

Olivia Duffey
Sport

Blighty breaks flag drought

In the blistering Berrigan sun, Blighty’s reserves put in a premiership-winning performance to match the conditions — shining bright and hot. A first-half barrage carried the Redeyes to a huge advantage against Waaia, taking a 51 point lead into...

Jamie Lowe

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Man dead in suspicious circumstances

A man was located with life-threatening injuries on the Murray Valley Highway in Cohuna. It is believed the incident happened about 6am but the man was unable to be revived and died at the scene. More to come

Riverine Herald
Breaking News

Echuca man charged with murder over Cohuna shooting

Homicide Squad detectives have charged an Echuca man with murder following the death of another man in Daltons Bridge near Cohuna yesterday. A 29-year-old Daltons Bridge man was located with life threatening injuries at an address on Easton Rd...

Riverine Herald
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Homicide detectives investigate drug link to Cohuna murder

HOMICIDE detectives from Melbourne have arrived in Cohuna following the murder of a man in the Murray river town. It is understood they are investigating possible drug links to the shooting death. They have been joined at the scene – near the...

Riverine Herald
News

Gunshot tears the heart out of Cohuna innocence

AN EARLY morning shooting has robbed a small country community of its innocence, catapulted into the spotlight as detectives, uniformed police and specialist units poured into Cohuna on Friday. It was a day that began as mundane as most for the...

Ivy Jensen
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Rochester woman to be registered sex offender for life

ROCHESTER’S Andrea Yvonne Emmerson has entered a guilty plea in Bendigo’s County Court after grooming a teenage boy online. And has been told she will be a registered sex offender for the rest of her life. However, the boy at the centre of the...

Riverine Herald
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Police: ​​​​​​​gun safety warning, thefts and charges

Gun safety warning Police are reminding residents to secure their weapons as they continue to carry out firearms prohibition orders and weapons prohibition orders, as well as safe storage inspections as a part of Operation Armour. Operation Armour...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
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Free Health Check helps 57 locals

It was great to see many locals taking advantage of a free health check over the weekend with the Rotary Men’s Health Education Rural Van visiting Deniliquin and Mathoura from Friday to Sunday. The custom built caravan with a dedicated registered...

Olivia Duffey
News

Captain saying goodbye

After five years in Deniliquin, Salvation Army Captain Sandra Walmsley is being posted to Forbes. It will be her sixth posting in the 15 years she has been a Salvation Army officer and she is excited about being closer to her family. ‘‘My dad is...

Olivia Duffey

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Events

Hoopercise

A ridiculously fun way to get fit for all ages. Hoopercise burns mega calories in a super playful environment filled with FUN! Hula hooping tones arms, legs, abs and butt and gives you a dance based, sweaty cardio workout. It’s good for your...

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Madeleine Caccianiga
Events

River Rubbish Clean Up

Shepparton Canoe Club’s kayaks will be put to the test while being loaded up with rubbish straight from the Goulburn River. The club along RiverConnect and Veolia will team up again to continue monthly river clean ups

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Madeleine Caccianiga
Events

Orienteering

Orienteering is a sport for all ages and abilities that keeps your body fit and mind active. Use a map to find check points in our beautiful landscape. No prior experience is necessary - just a sense of adventure

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Madeleine Caccianiga
Events

Come and Try Croquet

Join Valley Sport for fun interactive physical activity session where you can learn to play croquet!

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Madeleine Caccianiga

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Regional

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From high school to the UN Youth Summit

Seize the day and go for it - even as far as Dubai.

John Lewis
News

Men charged over theft of Kyabram couples life savings

JAMES Vincent Hughes, 39, and Cameron Donald Hutchinson, 34, each pleaded guilty in the County Court in Bendigo to charges of burglary, theft of a firearm, theft, being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, committing an indictable offence on bail and dealing with property suspected of being the proceeds of crime.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Father and son take out real estate awards back-to-back

It’s been a big few weeks for father and son Sam and Peter Symes who, in the space of about a week, took home big awards in the real estate industry late last month.

Meg Saultry
News

No place like home: Missing house possibly in Echuca

A MELBOURNE family has lost its home. Literally. The much-loved childhood home of Tim Perdix stood in William St, Box Hill, for years but in 2006 was sold, pulled up and transported north. To Echuca. Where it has apparently disappeared, as surely as...

Alex Gretgrix
News

Liquor accord supplying free water

The Berrigan Shire Liquor Accord comprises police, plus like-minded business and community groups who are licensed to serve alcohol to the public.

Daniel Hughes
News

RAAF hot air balloon tours through Cobram

Students got to experience the thrills of being in a hot air balloon last Friday morning as the RAAF stopped in at Cobram Primary School.

Dylan Arvela
Seymour Telegraph

New local tourism concept

Go Nagambie and Seymour Business and Tourism have submitted a proposal to the Victorian Government’s review into regional tourism.

David Rak
News

Locky Consolidated wins interschool athletics day

Students from Lockington Consolidated recently competed in the interschool athletic sports in Echuca. Over two days, they worked at the competition and brought home the gold.

James Arbuthnott
News

Up to $10,000: ‘Change our Game’ scholarships available for women and girls in sport

THE Andrews Government is calling for applications for scholarships of up to $10,000 for women looking to pursue leadership and development roles in sport and active recreation.

Vanessa Wiltshire
News

Littleproud could broker discussions

The Federal Government could potentially intervene in an effort to address water allocation stress being felt.

Zoe McMaugh
News

Kokoda bound for students

Twelve Yarrawonga College P-12 year 10 and 11 students will make their way to Papua New Guinea next week as part of the Kokoda Track Leadership Program where they will hike in the same footsteps a number of Australians took during World War II...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
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Corowa Market Report

Monday’s Corowa Market saw numbers decrease by approximately 3,600, with almost 3,000 less sheep penned. The yarding was made up of mixed quality with excellent new season lambs continuing to come through, however, there were less over 30kg lambs...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Cash boost for country football and netball clubs

A much-needed shot in the arm for country football-netball clubs has been announced.

Tyler Maher

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Rural

News

Sheed calls for Victorian Government to investigate claims about Lower Lakes

State Member for Shepparton Suzanna Sheed has called on the Victorian Government to vigorously investigate claims made by Professor Peter Gell that the South Australian Lower Lakes were not freshwater but estaurine prior to human intervention.

Rodney Woods
Water

Littleproud asks ACCC to investigate allegations in the water market

Allegations of investors hoarding millions of litres of water in the Murray-Darling Basin will face scrutiny from the competition watchdog after farmers urged the Federal Government to take action.

Rodney Woods
Animal Health

Nutrition will aid heifer growth

WELL-GROWN HEIFERS are more likely to reach their full potential for milk production and recover their rearing costs earlier, therefore it is key to have a management plan for your heifers and not neglect them. The critical times for feeding young...

Dairy News
News

Colliding views on inquiry focus

FARMERS NEED to ask trespassers if they are animal rights activists. That was the facetious view of Andy Meddick MLC, a member of the panel committee conducting a public inquiry into the impact of animal rights activism on Victorian agriculture. Mr...

Jeanette Severs
Livestock

Flock rams up for sale at Murchison East

Murchison East’s Heathmar Poll Dorset Stud will hold its 17th on-property sale on September 26, with 80 flock rams up for auction.

Rodney Woods
Markets

Australian milk production continues to slide, while global markets present opportunities

THE 2018–19 season will most certainly be remembered as an exceptionally challenging season for the Australian dairy industry. Universally high feed costs, record high temporary irrigation water costs and widespread dry seasonal conditions have...

Sofia Omstedt
News

Cancer takes Shepparton livestock agent

Tony Pianto knew he was going to die.

Geoff Adams
Horticulture

$10m to help combat pest

A further $10million has been invested into sterile fruit fly research as part of a three-year Hort Innovation-managed project.

Country News
Dairy

Coomboona farm hosts major waste reduction project

A Coomboona farm will play a major role in developing a new way of cutting down on agricultural waste.

Geoff Adams
Opinion

Ley says she is advocating for farmers

By Sussan Ley, Federal Member for Farrer and Federal Environment Minister.

Rodney Woods
Machinery & Products

Sneak peek of new tractor technology at AgQuip

VISITORS TO this year’s AgQuip Field Days from August 20 to 22 at Gunnedah enjoyed a sneak peek at the next generation in Case IH’s high-horsepower tractor technology. The new AFS Connect Magnum, powered by the company’s Advanced Farming...

Dairy News
Management

Efficiencies in scale as US producers expand operation

EVERYTHING LOOKED new. There were no marks on the walls and any manure which splashed on the milking machines was quickly pressure cleaned-off. The 80 Holsteins calmly chewing their cuds where spinning around on a shiny rotary platform. Above all...

Dairy News
Water

Ryan pressures Littleproud over basin plan policy

Victorian Shadow Water Minister Steph Ryan has urged Federal Water Minister David Littleproud to introduce the National Party’s new approach to Murray-Darling Basin Plan policy into parliament as soon as possible.

Rodney Woods
Cropping

Survey into skills project

NSW grain and cotton growers are being encouraged to have their say in a statewide survey to gather critical information about the impact of the AgSkilled initiative in meeting the training needs of their respective industries.

Country News
From the Experts

ABV release prompts sire review

The August release of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) and the upcoming joining season will have dairy farmers around the country thinking about the next best sires to use over their herds. While breeding enthusiasts will delve into great detail...

Dairy News
News

Shepparton to host climate change hearing

Shepparton has been listed as one of the destinations across Victoria set to host a hearing for a parliamentary inquiry into climate change during the coming months.

Country News

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National & world

National

Crown suggests places to hide Budge gun

The Sdyney jury deciding whether John Ibrahim’s girlfriend knew a gun was hidden in her bedroom has been asked to think about where they would hide a weapon.

AAP Newswire
Finance

ClearView coughs up $730k over poor advice

More than 200 life insurance policyholders have been paid $730,000 in compensation after financial group ClearView gave them poor advice.

AAP Newswire
World

Peters expects bad news on NZ economy

Both acting prime minister Winston Peters and the opposition expect New Zealand’s soon-to-be announced quarterly growth rate to fall below 0.6 per cent.

AAP Newswire
World

World at risk of pandemics, panel warns

Billions of lives are at risk, as well as the global economy, from the mounting threat of disease pandemics, an international health panel has warned.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Guntantes, Profit clash highly anticipated

The clash of promising stablemates Guntantes and Profit looks like being the highlight of the Eagle Farm meeting.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Departed Crows coach Pyke was stressed out

Don Pyke quit as Adelaide’s AFL coach because he was “stressed out”, retiring Crows stalwart Andy Otten says.

AAP Newswire
National

Watchdog sees lack of bank competition

ACCC boss Rod Sims is concerned about a lack of competition in the banking sector but says it is up to the treasurer what the watchdog investigates next.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Universal Studios gets scary for Halloween

The Los Angeles theme park transforms into a scarefest at night during Halloween with elaborate mazes based on horror films and sci-fi TV series.

AAP Newswire
National

Centrelink dead baby rorter spared jail

A Centrelink rorter who fraudulently claimed $209,000 in parenting payments despite her daughter being dead for years has received a good behaviour bond.

AAP Newswire