Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Almost 60 years of fighting fires

Kevin Barnes is a well-known born and bred Caldwell farmer, but what many might not know is that he is also a firefighter, serving the Rural Fire Service for almost 60 years. The 74 year-old is captain of the Caldwell Brigade and a member of the Mid...

Olivia Duffey

9 hours ago

Sport

Pridham re-elected

Matthew Pridham will lead the way for Mathoura Football Netball Club in the 2020 Picola & District League season, being elected as president at the club’s recent annual general meeting. Pridham first took over as president from Melyssa Banks...

Jamie Lowe

04 Dec 2019

News

Almost 60 years of fighting fires

Olivia Duffey

9 hours ago

Sport

Hilliers help Division One to top spot

The Deni Rhinos have charged their way to the top of the Murray Valley Cricket Association Division One ladder after a dominant win over Finley on Saturday. In what was ideal weather for cricket, the Hilliers got stuck in to the previously top...

Jamie Lowe

04 Dec 2019

Sport

Hilliers help Division One to top spot

Jamie Lowe

04 Dec 2019

News

Christmas spirit spread at annual fete

The annual St Michael’s School fete on Saturday attracted scores of children and their families, who enjoyed a range of entertainment and an evening full of Christmas spirit. St Michael’s principal Bernadette Murphy said it was arguably the most...

Jamie Lowe

04 Dec 2019

Sport

Rhinos hunt Hawks

It takes a whole team effort to win a premiership flag, and the Deni Rhinos have shown early signs that they could be building to something special. The Rhinos put forward arguably their best all-round team effort of the season in a dominant 96 run...

Jamie Lowe

03 Dec 2019

Most popular

News

Women jailed after insurance job led to bushfire

A judge has condemned the actions of a Shepparton mother who started a bushfire after setting her car alight in a bid to lodge a false insurance claim.

Liz Mellino

02 Dec 2019

News

Echuca West supermarket is getting closer to becoming a reality

A PLANNING amendment which could see action begin on a proposed Echuca West supermarket is currently out for public submissions.

Lachlan Durling

29 Nov 2019

News

Car crash at Karingal

A man was taken to hospital after driving his car through the wall of Seymour’s Karingal nursing home this morning. Police were called to the scene just after 9am where an elderly man had accidentally hit the accelerator and driven through an...

David Rak

04 Dec 2019

News

Tatura residents furious with putrid smell coming from the town’s water tower

This sight of Tatura resident Tom Matarazzo sitting peacefully in his garden is rare, because for the past 12 months an increasingly unbearable smell has wafted through his backyard from the Goulburn Valley Water tower located down the road. For the...

Morgan Dyer

29 Nov 2019

News

Trial begins for Mooroopna murder

The Supreme Court trial of a man charged with murder of another man at Mooroopna last year has started.

Liz Mellino

04 Dec 2019

News

Visitor a shop local winner

A $200 Deni Gift Card ‘‘came at the right time’’ according to last week’s Golden Bunny Bonanza winner Terre Boggust. The Kerang resident said she was enjoying a visit to Deniliquin with her husband and appreciating the great deals and...

Olivia Duffey

04 Dec 2019

News

Seeking funds for runway upgrade

Runway upgrades worth up to $5 million are still being pursued at Deniliquin Airport. Edward River Council will hold a special meeting this Thursday to finalise a grant submission to the Federal Government’s Regional Airports Program. The runway...

Olivia Duffey

04 Dec 2019

News

Oldsmobile a feature at toy run

Steve Smoothy’s 1940 Oldsmobile is a sight to behold. Larger than many of today’s cars, it imposes an impressive shadow on anything parked next to it. The rare car also turns quite a few heads, with the make more well known in America than it is...

Zoe McMaugh

04 Dec 2019

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EVENTS

Events

Riverlinks presents Our Christmas Favourites – An Afternoon Delight

What: A festive quartet to start your Christmas season. When: 2 pm to 3:30 pm. Where: Riverlinks Eastbank, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton. Cost: Riverlinks Members $21.50. Non-members $26.50. Groups (6+) $21.50 each. Includes Devonshire...

Ilias Bakalla

5 Dec

Events

Toolamba Carols in the Park

What: Local guest artists, choirs, and food stalls supporting local Toolamba service and community clubs. When: 5:30 pm Where: The grassy area out the back of the Toolamba Junction Hotel, 24 Wren St, Toolamba. Cost: Free. More information...

06-

Ilias Bakalla

6 Dec

Events

44th Greater Shepparton Basketball Association Annual Tournament

What: A total of 222 teams have entered the tournament, which will attract in excess of 2000 athletes, 440 coaches and their families. When: Friday to Sunday. Friday from 6 pm, Sat and Sun from 8.30 am. Where: Shepparton Sports Stadium...

06-

Ilias Bakalla

6 Dec

Events

Amy Newton Dance Studios presents Turn The Page

What: A dance tribute to novels and stories. When: 6 pm. Where: Riverlinks Eastbank, 70 Welsford St, Shepparton. Cost: Full $44. Concession $34. Student $34. Child (U12) $23. More information: Phone Riverlinks Box Office on 5832 9511

06-

Ilias Bakalla

6 Dec

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Regional

News

Calls for mother and baby unit in Shepparton continue

The need for a mother and baby unit to be immediately funded in the area is “obvious”, according to Liberal Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell.

Morgan Dyer

11 hours ago

News

12 days of Christmas in Ky

IT IS not just Santa coming to Kyabram this December. The Kyabram Chamber of Commerce and Industry has organised an exciting 12 Days of Christmas promotion. All purchases at member businesses during December will enter the draw to win a $300 gift...

Kyabram Free Press

16 hours ago

News

New pool safety laws

Benalla’s pool owners will need to adhere to new pool-safety laws as of December 1. As of last Sunday it has been mandatory for owners of land where a swimming pool or spa is located, to register their pool or spa with their relevant council. In...

Simon Ruppert

5 hours ago

The Lead

The Lead - December 5

TONIGHT on The Lead, Students from Echuca Specialist School and St Joseph’s College came together to take part in the Hands on Learning program where they built a pizza oven on the St Joseph’s campus

Riverine Herald

6 hours ago

News

New Finley Sergeant

A new sergeant was recently appointed to the Finley Police Station. Sgt Matthew Barham has turned away from the city life having served as a supervisor for a station in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney for the last three years. He is adjusting to his...

Daniel Hughes

8 hours ago

News

Pretty posters on display

Eye-catching artworks were on offer for all to see on Sunday at the first Cobram Lions Club Peace Poster Competion, with all the works on display at an art show put together with the help of Moira Arts and Culture Inc. Thirty-three entries were put...

Liam Nash

19 Nov 2019

News

Movie night this weekend

Seymour Uniting Church’s community movie night is back. Film fans can turn up on Saturday at the Uniting Church Hall at 11-13 Crawford St, Seymour, from 6.30 pm. The movie starts at 7 pm. Popcorn and drinks will be available for...

David Rak

9 hours ago

News

Peter Walsh demands progress on Random House

MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has yet again put a call out to the Victorian Government to finalise the sale of Rochester’s iconic and neglected Random House. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan gave assurances last...

Jared Prestwidge

10 hours ago

News

Ray White Heathcote celebrate eight years of Christmas giving

THIS Christmas, Ray White Heathcote will continue its popular tradition of giving with the return of ‘A little Ray of giving’. The inspiring Christmas campaign will see Ray White Heathcote partner with St Vincent de Paul Society to help...

Vanessa Wiltshire

04 Dec 2019

News

Tatura residents furious with putrid smell coming from the town’s water tower

Morgan Dyer

29 Nov 2019

News

Ladies Probus celebrates 27th birthday

The Yarrawonga Ladies Probus celebrated their 27th birthday on Monday, November 11. In competition with Melbourne Cup Day and Oaks Day the meeting was a ‘hat day’. Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort provided a delicious morning tea and in the...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

7 hours ago

News

Murray Irrigation axes six

Murray Irrigation (MI) has announced the removal of at least six roles as part of Phase One of its Business Review, in response to pressures placed upon the business by ongoing dry conditions. MI CEO Phil Endley said the decision to reduce staff...

Corowa Free Press

12 hours ago

Sport

PDFNL | 2019 best and fairests

BERRIGAN Gun talent Harley Middleton claimed a second best-and-fairest for the Saints with a strong season in the midfield and up forward. He beat runners-up Will Robinson and Adam Way to add this year’s award to his 2016 triumph. Rorri Phibbs...

Alex Mitchell

13 hours ago

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Rural

News

Hundreds rally for Victoria’s wildlife

Hundreds of people from almost 45 conservation groups gathered on the steps of State Parliament in Melbourne for the Nature For Life Rally, to call for action in protecting Victoria’s wildlife and natural environment. The rally, on November 28...

Country News

17 hours ago

Water

Littleproud calls for leadership as NSW discuss pulling out of basin plan

Federal Water Minister David Littleproud has called for calm, leadership and common sense in the water debate in NSW. Mr Littleproud said it was important the NSW Government understood the full ramifications of withdrawing from the Murray-Darling...

Rodney Woods

03 Dec 2019

Animal Health

Know your fodder: feed testing facts

THIS SEASON there is the potential for a fodder supply shortage across Australia’s dairy regions. In times of low pasture supply, it is essential to carefully plan what the likely feed requirements will be for your herd and actively manage the...

Dairy News

11 Oct 2019

Dairy

Odgers re-elected to DA board

Dairy Australia’s re-elected chairman of the board says the last financial year was a tough one and none tougher for the Murray Dairy region in northern Victoria and the southern Riverina. Jeff Odgers from Ardmona said persistent, very dry...

Geoff Adams

04 Dec 2019

Livestock

Lupin allowed into NSW to feed livestock

In a win for farmers, new biosecurity permits have opened lupin supply lines to feed livestock in drought-affected NSW. NSW DPI plant product integrity and standards manager Janine O’Donnell said access to new sources of lupin would help ease the...

Rodney Woods

03 Dec 2019

News

Deni man arrested for ram raids

A 33 year-old Deniliquin man has been charged in relation to ram raid thefts in Moama and Wakool earlier this year. In both bases, an ATM was stolen - from a Wakool licensed premises on February 20 and the Moama Marketplace on February 25. Murray...

Zoe McMaugh

04 Oct 2019

News

nabtrade raises $184,500 for Burrumbuttock Hay Runners

Following a bumper day of trade dedicated to supporting Aussie farmers in drought, nabtrade donated $184 500 to the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners. With Australia currently experiencing one of the most severe droughts on record, Australia’s...

Rodney Woods

19 hours ago

Horticulture

New podcast for horticultural growers

A new resource designed to arm horticultural growers with everything they need to grow their business has been released by Hort Innovation. The podcast series, titled Growing Matters, is now freely available to download or stream through Apple...

Rodney Woods

04 Dec 2019

Dairy

Australian Dairy Conference registrations now open

Registrations are now open for the 2020 Australian Dairy Conference. The culture of the dairy industry will take centre stage at the Melbourne event, including the impacts of cultural aspects at a broader level and in relation to on-farm...

Rodney Woods

04 Dec 2019

News

Helping drought-affected women have a brighter Christmas

The Murchison district has played a role in the collection of pamper packages for women affected by drought, just in time for Christmas. Murchison Neighbourhood House co-ordinator Jenny Lister received about 60 pamper packages after she advertised...

Jamieson Salter

04 Dec 2019

News

Deni man arrested for ram raids

Zoe McMaugh

04 Oct 2019

Management

Robotic technology embedded in farm’s future

TASMANIA’S DORNAUF Dairies has successfully transitioned its Gala Farm to the latest generation of voluntary milking technology following the installation of eight DeLaval VMS V300 milking robots. Farm owners Nick and Rebekah Dornauf say the...

Dairy News

26 Nov 2019

Water

Irrigators receive date for water trade rules

Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville has confirmed an interim regulation for tagged water use to begin on Thursday, December 12, pending final approval. “These changes will create an even playing field for northern Victorian irrigators...

Jamieson Salter

01 Dec 2019

Cropping

Understand the effects of carryover herbicides

To help growers better understand the issues involved, the Grains Research and Development Corporation has produced a fact sheet: Rotational constraints for pulse crops following the use of aminopyralid, clopyralid and picloram herbicides

Rodney Woods

06 Nov 2019

News

Deni man arrested for ram raids

Zoe McMaugh

04 Oct 2019

News

headspace to host online mental health group chat

In response to the need for mental health support for regional and rural communities during the drought, headspace is hosting an online group chat about coping with stress. The group chat will take place on Thursday, December 5, between 6:30pm and...

Rodney Woods

04 Dec 2019

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National & world

National

Govt report shows shortfalls of NAPLAN

An interim report from a review of NAPLAN, requested by three Australian states, has outlined a number of shortfalls.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Finance

‘Responsible’ super investing outperforms

Super funds that invest according to ethical principles have outperformed those that don’t, according to a new report.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

World

N Korea warns over Trump’s name calling

North Korea has vowed to up its war of words with US President Donald Trump if he keeps insisting on calling leader Kim Jong Un the ‘rocket man’.

AAP Newswire

19 minutes ago

World

NZ PM aims to limit spread of hate

New Zealand’s prime minister says she’ll do all she can to stop the man accused of the Christchurch mosque attacks spreading his message of hate at his trial.

AAP Newswire

6 hours ago

Horse Racing

In Her Time draws barrier four in Sprint

The Kris Lees-trained In Her Time has come up with barrier four for the Group One Hong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

AFL

AFL Docker Pearce has more ankle surgery

Fremantle defender Alex Pearce is in doubt for the start of the AFL season after undergoing more ankle surgery.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

National

Liberals do well in economic panic: Labor

Labor’s treasury spokesman Jim Chalmers has argued the coalition is well-served by economic insecurity as it gives them excuses to run scare campaigns.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago