EDITOR'S PICKS

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

News

Caring Kathy

‘‘There is a real satisfaction in being involved and seeing something develop from an idea — something of benefit to the entire community’’.

Zoe McMaugh
National

Nats reveal replacement frontbench MP

NSW Nationals MP Andrew Gee is set to replace Andrew Broad as the assistant minister to the deputy prime minister.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Rhinos at home to Hawks

After the heat rule saw a cancellation of the first day of a two-day clash, the Deni Rhinos will finally resume their 2018/19 Murray Valley Cricket Association Premier Grade campaign with a clash at home against Barooga tomorrow.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority has appointed a new Regional Engagement Officer to represent the Goulburn–Murray

A NEW regional engagement officer has been appointed by the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) to represent the Goulburn–Murray and ensure on-ground knowledge and experience is considered as part of the basin plan implementation.

Riverine Herald
News

Uni is calling

After 13 years of study, many of Deniliquin High School’s 2018 graduating class have a big task ahead for them — choosing a university.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Uni is calling

After 13 years of study, many of Deniliquin High School’s 2018 graduating class have a big task ahead for them — choosing a university.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
World

Europe prepares for a chaotic Brexit

European Union nations are hiring thousands of workers and issuing emergency decrees to prepare for the increasingly likely possibility of a no-deal Brexit.

AAP Newswire
News

Council to pay off loans

Eight loans obtained by the former Deniliquin Council totalling more than $2.3 million will paid out early.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

‘Black Joe’ made an indelible

Joe Vraca’s big hands reached out to many people in his lifetime, and last week the community returned his generosity with an embrace of its own.

Country News
Finance

Atlassian surges on ‘ripper’ $1bn year

Investors have rallied around Aussie tech giant Atlassian after the software provider eclipsed $US1 billion in calendar year revenue for the first time.

AAP Newswire
World

Europe prepares for a chaotic Brexit

European Union nations are hiring thousands of workers and issuing emergency decrees to prepare for the increasingly likely possibility of a no-deal Brexit.

AAP Newswire
News

Council to pay off loans

Eight loans obtained by the former Deniliquin Council totalling more than $2.3 million will paid out early.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

‘Black Joe’ made an indelible

Joe Vraca’s big hands reached out to many people in his lifetime, and last week the community returned his generosity with an embrace of its own.

Country News
Finance

Atlassian surges on ‘ripper’ $1bn year

Investors have rallied around Aussie tech giant Atlassian after the software provider eclipsed $US1 billion in calendar year revenue for the first time.

AAP Newswire

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News

Gastro sweeps along the Murray

HOLIDAY-MAKERS in Echuca-Moama have been left with a bad taste in their mouth as gastro continues to sweep through caravan and holiday parks along the Murray River.

Charmayne Allison
News

Body of former Shepparton woman found in WA’s Pilbara

A search has resumed for former Shepparton mother Felicity Shadbolt, who went missing while bushwalking in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

John Lewis
News

Man charged with road rage incident in Shepparton

A man faced Shepparton Magistrates’ Court yesterday following an alleged series of road rage incidents on Saturday that police said left some motorists ‘‘traumatised’’.

Myles Peterson
News

Suspect was leaking cash: $100 notes littered floor

AN ECHUCA man who stole more than $80,000 was caught when his jacket started leaking $50 and $100 notes while he was in Echuca Police Station for an unrelated drug infraction.

Riverine Herald
News

New Warren St closures coming soon

MAJOR Road Projects Victoria has advised traffic detours to and from Warren St (pictured late last year) will be changed from Wednesday January 23 until late March.

Riverine Herald
News

Climate change grants for regional communities

Climate change could be tackled at a regional level with the help of new Victorian Government grant funding.

Tara Whitsed
News

New doc, but still in crisis

The Deniliquin community has access to a new doctor in town, GP registrar Rachel James, but she highlights the doctor shortage crisis has still not been fixed.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
National

Housing criticism a distraction: Shorten

Labor leader Bill shorten says attacks on proposed changes to negative gearing are aimed at distracting Australians from the government’s performance.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Beating heat in splash park

Aquamoves Lakeside Shepparton was the place to shelter from the heat this week as temperatures soared into the 40s and the sun beamed down from above.

Shepparton News
World

Duque vows justice following Bogota blast

The president of Colombia has promised his nation that those behind a car bombing that killed 11 people at a police academy will be brought to justice.

AAP Newswire
Dairy

New minister offers boost for dairy skills

The state’s new agriculture minister has marked her first trip to northern Victoria in the job by announcing $35000 in funding for an industry-led project aimed at boosting jobs, training and skills across the dairy sector.

Rodney Woods

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Local

News

Uni is calling

After 13 years of study, many of Deniliquin High School’s 2018 graduating class have a big task ahead for them — choosing a university.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Council to pay off loans

Eight loans obtained by the former Deniliquin Council totalling more than $2.3 million will paid out early.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Sport

Rhinos at home to Hawks

After the heat rule saw a cancellation of the first day of a two-day clash, the Deni Rhinos will finally resume their 2018/19 Murray Valley Cricket Association Premier Grade campaign with a clash at home against Barooga tomorrow.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

New doc, but still in crisis

The Deniliquin community has access to a new doctor in town, GP registrar Rachel James, but she highlights the doctor shortage crisis has still not been fixed.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Sport

Croquet referee’s local visit

Referee June Hodges, from Shepparton, will visit to instruct Deniliquin Croquet Club members on all of the croquet rules on Monday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Cool dip in the heat

Temperatures soared to a blistering 45.9°C at Deniliquin on Wednesday, which meant the Deniliquin Swim Centre was a popular spot to spend the day.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Sport

World wake champion to compete in Deni event

Wakeboard Victoria promised to bring the best wakeboarders to Deniliquin this weekend and they have delivered.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Water fun at Intereach

Water Fun was the theme of the day at Intereach’s vacation care program on Wednesday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Heatwave safety warning from police

Severe penalties can apply for anyone who leaves children or animals in an unattended car, particularly during a heatwave.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
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EVENTS
Events

Nagambie Lakes Community Market

Nagambie Lakes Community Market is located in the centre median strip immediately adjacent to the main shopping precinct right in the heart of the beautiful Nagambie township. Operating on the first Saturday of each month plus extra markets to...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Shepparton Farmers Market

The Shepparton Farmers’ Market is dedicated to connecting local producers and growers with consumers and provides a great range of fresh produce at farm-gate prices. Come sample some of the quality produce our region has to offer. Held at...

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Simone Dunne
Sport

State selection

Deniliquin cricketer Charlie Hillier’s 2018/19 has gone from strength to strength, with his selection in the Under 14s NSW State Challenge at Dubbo next week.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Calls for royal commission

There must be a Royal Commission into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

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Opinion

Opinion

We must seek, seize all available opportunities

There are presently strong sectors and weaker sectors in our local economy.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Start the year with a vision

One night in a vision, the Lord said to Paul, ‘‘Do not be afraid. Go on speaking, and do not be silent”, Acts 18:9.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Train service unlikely with current attitudes

There is merit in the suggestion from Tom Weyrich to extend railway passenger services from Echuca to Deniliquin ( Pastoral Times, Friday January 4).

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Every good gift comes from God

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows,” 1 Chronicles 16:11-12.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

We must seek, seize all available opportunities

There are presently strong sectors and weaker sectors in our local economy.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Start the year with a vision

One night in a vision, the Lord said to Paul, ‘‘Do not be afraid. Go on speaking, and do not be silent”, Acts 18:9.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Train service unlikely with current attitudes

There is merit in the suggestion from Tom Weyrich to extend railway passenger services from Echuca to Deniliquin ( Pastoral Times, Friday January 4).

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

We must seek, seize all available opportunities

There are presently strong sectors and weaker sectors in our local economy.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Start the year with a vision

One night in a vision, the Lord said to Paul, ‘‘Do not be afraid. Go on speaking, and do not be silent”, Acts 18:9.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Train service unlikely with current attitudes

There is merit in the suggestion from Tom Weyrich to extend railway passenger services from Echuca to Deniliquin ( Pastoral Times, Friday January 4).

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Every good gift comes from God

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows,” 1 Chronicles 16:11-12.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

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Regional

News

Climate change grants for regional communities

Climate change could be tackled at a regional level with the help of new Victorian Government grant funding.

Tara Whitsed
News

Expo has ‘must-see additions’

ABOUT 500 exhibitors will be on display at this year’s Seymour Alternative Farming Expo.

Kyabram Free Press
News

Stories to be shared at Australia Day ceremonies

A variety of interesting and inspiring guest speakers are lined up to present at upcoming Australia Day ceremonies, which will be taking place in Avenel, Euroa, Longwood, Nagambie, Strathbogie and Violet Town on Saturday, January 26.

Benalla Ensign
News

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority has appointed a new Regional Engagement Officer to represent the Goulburn–Murray

A NEW regional engagement officer has been appointed by the Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) to represent the Goulburn–Murray and ensure on-ground knowledge and experience is considered as part of the basin plan implementation.

Riverine Herald
News

‘Moral urgency’

‘‘It has now become a moral urgency to deal with the issues of a zero water allocation.’’

Southern Riverina News
News

Holiday-makers in Cobram hit with gastro

Holiday-makers in Cobram and across the region have been left with a bad taste in their mouth as gastro continues to sweep through caravan and holiday parks along the Murray River.

Cobram Courier
News

Short stories to entertain, but easily forgotten

No Middle Name

Seymour Telegraph
News

Quick is first female MD for GM Water

GOULBURN-MURRAY Water (GMW) has announced the appointment of Shepparton resident Charmaine Quick as managing director.

Campaspe News
News

Call is going out for organics event

EXPRESSIONS of interest from people or organisations to speak and exhibit at the 2019 Loddon Mallee organics recovery information series for the horticulture industry are now open.

McIvor Times
News

Hundreds mourn Joe Vraca’s death

About 900 mourners swamped Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Tatura to farewell Murchison businessman, Guiseppe ‘‘Joe’’ Vraca last week.

Tatura Guardian
News

Duncan enters children’s book genre

Former local boy Sam Duncan has released his first children’s book titled In the Land of Every Animal. Duncan chose to write the stories in rhyming verse, a style he’s enjoyed since reading his grandmother’s and renowned local poet (Audrey...

Jared Loughnan
News

Alternative expo is back

Almost 500 exhibitors will be on display at this year’s Seymour Alternative Farming Expo. Held in the heart of Victoria at Kings Park in Seymour, 22 000 visitors are expected to attend the three-day event early next month. Event manager Susie...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Old Students with big chase on its hands

Mooroopna is in the box seat to grab another Haisman Shield win when play resumes tomorrow, but Old Students will go down swinging.

Alex Mitchell

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Rural

News

‘Black Joe’ made an indelible

Joe Vraca’s big hands reached out to many people in his lifetime, and last week the community returned his generosity with an embrace of its own.

Country News
Water

Low water not so bad

About 200 carp have died in Richardson’s Lagoon near Echuca as a result of expected low water levels.

Country News
Animal Health

Keep cows cool this summer

CLIMATE CHANGE is leading to warmer Australian summers with an increased number of hot days and warmer nights. This increases the risk of heat stress, leading to adverse effects on herd health and farm profitability. Effects of heat stress Reduced...

Gemma Chuck
Dairy

New minister offers boost for dairy skills

The state’s new agriculture minister has marked her first trip to northern Victoria in the job by announcing $35000 in funding for an industry-led project aimed at boosting jobs, training and skills across the dairy sector.

Rodney Woods
Livestock

Open day will focus on bulls

Brian and Wayne Mobbs, of High Spa Angus in Daylesford, are hoping 2019 is a kinder year to all in terms of weather and market conditions.

Country News
Markets

Don’t forget global markets

WITH MANY eyes focused on the current feed shortage in Australia and resultant surge in feed costs, global markets have taken something of a back seat. Apart from helpful depreciation of the Australian dollar, there hasn’t been much to jolt our...

John Droppert
News

A true gentleman devoted to

Those who knew Rod Harmer would say he was a true gentleman who maintained respect, honesty and kindness wherever he went.

Country News
Horticulture

Weather has its challenges

The dry and hot conditions that have greeted northern Victoria recently have made it difficult for orchardists as they wrap up the apricot harvest.

Rodney Woods
News

Genetics go under the hammer

TOP GENETICS will once again be on offer at International Dairy Week at the World Wide Sires Evolution Sale. Taking place on Tuesday, January 23, the evening sale will see genetics from across the country go under the hammer, including high ranking...

Dairy News
News

North East deer numbers in spotlight

Deer numbers in north-east Victoria have exploded in recent years as humans and deer compete for space and resources in the region.

Country News
Machinery & Products

Wrapping up a hypothetical silage venture

I’D BE willing to wager that every machinery enthusiast has their share of ‘aspirational’ purchases. The machines that you don’t strictly need, but with whose hypothetical selection and applications you preoccupy your spare time. I have...

John Droppert
Management

Sister act returns to IDW

FOR KATIE and Renee Anderson, International Dairy Week is not just a competition, but part of their childhood. For the sisters, who recently moved to south-west Victorian town Portland from Yarroweyah in northern Victoria, it’s an event not to be...

Alana Christensen
Water

Basin targets at high risk Authority warns

A number of efficiency measures are at a ‘high risk’ of missing their June 2019 targets, with the Murray-Darling Basin Authority revealing less than 2Gl of the 62Gl target had been contracted for delivery.

Country News
Cropping

Corn drinks up sun and water

While the hot summer is wilting some pastures a few irrigated summer crops are thriving.

Country News
From the Experts

New tech helps manage cows

A NEW cow ‘fit bit’ is making it easier to diagnose sick cows and influence management decisions around fertility and performance. Cow Manager uses a small ear tag to monitor and record cow activity, temperature, eating, rumination and resting...

Dairy News
News

Rain a key to 2019 production

While 2018 will be remembered for below average rainfall, the smallest winter crop for a decade on the east coast, record high wool and lamb prices plus high feed costs, 2019’s main players will be rainfall, horticulture exports and milk production.

Country News

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National & World

National

Nats reveal replacement frontbench MP

NSW Nationals MP Andrew Gee is set to replace Andrew Broad as the assistant minister to the deputy prime minister.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Atlassian surges on ‘ripper’ $1bn year

Investors have rallied around Aussie tech giant Atlassian after the software provider eclipsed $US1 billion in calendar year revenue for the first time.

AAP Newswire
World

Europe prepares for a chaotic Brexit

European Union nations are hiring thousands of workers and issuing emergency decrees to prepare for the increasingly likely possibility of a no-deal Brexit.

AAP Newswire
World

Duque vows justice following Bogota blast

The president of Colombia has promised his nation that those behind a car bombing that killed 11 people at a police academy will be brought to justice.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Fox to spin magic at Eagle Farm

Missing a start at the Magic Millions meeting could prove a blessing in disguise for Magic Fox who runs at Eagle Farm.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Jarrod Witts signs five-year Suns AFL deal

Jarrod Witts has committed his future to the Gold Coast Suns, the ruckman locking in a five-year contract extension on Wednesday.

AAP Newswire
National

Housing criticism a distraction: Shorten

Labor leader Bill shorten says attacks on proposed changes to negative gearing are aimed at distracting Australians from the government’s performance.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Cardi B says she’ll keep talking politics

Rapper Cardi B says she knows politics can be boring but she’s imploring her 40 million Instagram followers to pay attention to what’s going on.

AAP Newswire
National

Oakden families angered by inquiry snub

Families who blew the whistle on the abuse at the Oakden nursing home have been angered by their treatment at the start of the royal commission.

AAP Newswire