EDITOR'S PICKS

National

Labor trying to play down incoming figures

Economists are expecting Australia’s budget position to be far better than earlier forecasts in Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s first budget update.

AAP Newswire

10 minutes ago

Top two decided

The Deniliquin Lawn Tennis Club Twilight competition grand final is set with Mitre 10, led by Aimee Liefting and Nick Metcalfe, to face Legal Eagles, led by Sarah Metcalfe and Harley Moore.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Riverine Herald

Boat explodes on Murray River near Torrumbarry

EMERGENCY services are responding to a boat fire on the Murray River near Torrumbarry. It is believed the boat had not been in the water long before it exploded. No-one was seriously injured but one person is being treated for minor burns, It is not...

Riverine Herald

Clean-up continues

The clean-up across the region from Sunday night’s destructive storm is continuing, with many getting a better understanding of what can be salvaged and what cannot.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Clean-up continues

The clean-up across the region from Sunday night’s destructive storm is continuing, with many getting a better understanding of what can be salvaged and what cannot.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

World

Sri Lanka’s former PM tipped to return

Former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe who was ousted from office in October is tipped to return to the top job.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Weyrich won’t rest until the ‘roo problem is fixed

Murray River Councillor Tom Weyrich won’t stop fighting until he sees kangaroo numbers reduced.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News

Finance

Aussie markets tipped to open in the red

The Australian Stock Exchange is tipped to fall when trade resumes on Monday thanks to worry over the global economy and dour economic data from China.

AAP Newswire

5 hours ago

World

Sri Lanka’s former PM tipped to return

Former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe who was ousted from office in October is tipped to return to the top job.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Weyrich won’t rest until the ‘roo problem is fixed

Murray River Councillor Tom Weyrich won’t stop fighting until he sees kangaroo numbers reduced.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News

Finance

Aussie markets tipped to open in the red

The Australian Stock Exchange is tipped to fall when trade resumes on Monday thanks to worry over the global economy and dour economic data from China.

AAP Newswire

5 hours ago

Most popular

Road closures due to flooding

Due to heavy rainfall and resulting flood waters, roads across the region are closed with motorists and residents urged to take care in this treacherous weather. More than 50 mm has fell in the last 24 hours with more rain forecasted. Motorists...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

‘ A shocking indictment of how the justice system treats Aboriginal people’

AN INQUIRY into the death in custody of Moama’s Aunty Tanya Day started Thursday.

Riverine Herald

10 Dec 2018

Fighting for a future

Darcy Hare doesn’t quite fit the typical stereotype of someone passionate about water and policy.

Sophie Baldwin

Road closures due to flooding

Corowa Free Press

Riverine Herald

Boat explodes on Murray River near Torrumbarry

Riverine Herald

Harmony Village aged care wing officially opened

After 20 months of construction, Harmony Village’s new wing has been officially opened.

Tara Whitsed

Family inspiration

Ebony Wardlaw has a spark about her.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

National

Labor unlikely to back Newstart increase

Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen is confident Labor won’t pledge to increase Newstart, despite advocates who say it is too low.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Galleries

Festive art activity day

There was plenty of festive cheer at Shepparton East Primary School on Wednesday, with students dressing up for their annual arts activity day.

Liz Mellino

World

Indonesia’s Sulawesi island volcano erupts

The volcano on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island has erupted, sending ash three kilometres into the sky but it’s not considered a threat to aviation.

AAP Newswire

Dairy

Farmers win fairer contracts

Dairy processors — including Fonterra, Parmalat and Lion Dairy & Drinks — have agreed to amend their milk supply agreements following concerns from Australia’s consumer watchdog they were ‘‘unfair’’.

Country News

Local

Clean-up continues

The clean-up across the region from Sunday night’s destructive storm is continuing, with many getting a better understanding of what can be salvaged and what cannot.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Weyrich won’t rest until the ‘roo problem is fixed

Murray River Councillor Tom Weyrich won’t stop fighting until he sees kangaroo numbers reduced.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Top two decided

The Deniliquin Lawn Tennis Club Twilight competition grand final is set with Mitre 10, led by Aimee Liefting and Nick Metcalfe, to face Legal Eagles, led by Sarah Metcalfe and Harley Moore.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Family inspiration

Ebony Wardlaw has a spark about her.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Golfers team-up

Saturday was a team event, with stableford format and best three scores to count.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Terry goes back-to-back

Veteran Deniliquin car racer Terry Maher has done it again, claiming back-to-back title wins in the Pedders ‘No Bull’ Sprint Series at Winton Motor Raceway recently.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Rhinos in strong position against Purps

The job is only half done for the Deni Rhinos, who need just nine wickets for victory on day two of their round eight Murray Valley Cricket Association clash tomorrow.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Help for business

An Economic Development Assistance Policy has been introduced by Murray River Council to set the guidelines for considering requests for economic development assistance.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Drought fund increased

NSW Farmers’ Association has welcomed the Federal Government’s additional financial support of $190 million to help drought affected farmers.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

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EVENTS

Events

Marysville Farmers’ Market

Located in the main street of Marysville, the farmers’ market has beautiful views of the Yarra Ranges and offers a variety of stalls. Visitors can purchase some of the Yarra Valley’s best wines, olive oils, chutneys, cakes, honey, fruit...

Country News

23 Dec

Events

Nagambie Farmers’ Market

The Nagambie Farmers’ Market is held on the fourth Sunday of each month from 10am to 2pm at the Tahbilk Winery. It features butter, bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, nuts, wine, olives, olive oil, beer, ice-cream, pies, flour, jams and...

Country News

23 Dec

Diamonds fall in grand final

The Deni Diamonds were unable to make it back-to-back Goulburn Valley Croquet Association titles, going down to Shepparton by the narrowest of margins in the grand final held at Rich River last week.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Sheep sale report

The final sale of 2018 at Deniliquin on Tuesday was very mixed for quality, with just a few good pens of shorn lambs available amid plain types showing the effects of the season.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Opinion

Christmas is a reminder of love

Christmas is many things to many people.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Where is the rice mill’s media, political frenzy?

When Ford announced it was closing its Geelong manufacturing plant there was public, political and media outcry.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Fully God and fully a man

The Bible tells us that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was pregnant a little sooner than expected.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

When will promises for action come to fruition?

There is mounting community frustration at the political and bureaucratic mess that has been made of our water resources.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Christmas is a reminder of love

Christmas is many things to many people.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Where is the rice mill’s media, political frenzy?

When Ford announced it was closing its Geelong manufacturing plant there was public, political and media outcry.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Fully God and fully a man

The Bible tells us that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was pregnant a little sooner than expected.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Christmas is a reminder of love

Christmas is many things to many people.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Where is the rice mill’s media, political frenzy?

When Ford announced it was closing its Geelong manufacturing plant there was public, political and media outcry.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Fully God and fully a man

The Bible tells us that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was pregnant a little sooner than expected.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

When will promises for action come to fruition?

There is mounting community frustration at the political and bureaucratic mess that has been made of our water resources.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Regional

Harmony Village aged care wing officially opened

After 20 months of construction, Harmony Village’s new wing has been officially opened.

Tara Whitsed

It’ll be fun for all the family

WE HAVE our Addams family.

Ivy Jensen

Roads made safer

Major north-east Victorian roads have been made safer with critical works undertaken recently through a $51.5 million investment into maintenance, resurfacing and rehabilitation on the arterial network.

Benalla Ensign

Riverine Herald

Boat explodes on Murray River near Torrumbarry

Riverine Herald

Safety plea after Toc. death

A Victorian man was killed on Saturday when the motorcycle he was riding at Tocumwal crashed into a tree.

Southern Riverina News

Helping drive tourists to regional events

Regional events planned in July to December next year can can apply for NSW Government funding.

Cobram Courier

Group has cruisy Christmas

Fifty members of the Seymour-based Major Mitchell Cruisers recently held their Christmas party at Seymour Cricket Club’s rooms.

Seymour Telegraph

Nats stick with leaders

PETER Walsh will remain the leader and Steph Ryan the deputy leader of the Nationals after both were elected to the roles uncontested.

Campaspe News

Loan program to help women rebuild lives

TENS of thousands of women escaping family violence will have access to a $14.9 million program providing zero-interest loans to help them rebuild their lives.

McIvor Times

Tatura ladder triumph

Tatura

Tatura Guardian

Bridge Closure for works

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions next week on the Mulwala-Yarrawonga Bridge for maintenance work. The work involves repairing a guardrail on the Victorian side of the bridge. The bridge will be reduced to one lane between 2am and...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Road closures due to flooding

Corowa Free Press

Football and netball recruits and player movement news

Euroa continues to reel in recruits as it looks to rise up the Goulburn Valley League table next year.

Tyler Maher

Rural

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News

Water

Call for action on plan

No more water can be retrieved from NSW or Victoria, with the country already ‘‘suffering’’ at the hands of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, according to the Speak Up Campaign.

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

Farmers win fairer contracts

Country News

Livestock

New livestock app

Farmers now have access to day-to-day livestock prices from across the country at the touch of a button, thanks to a new app.

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

Solar plan irks locals

A new solar farm is being proposed for Benalla, but locals whose houses are in close proximity have signed a petition to have it stopped before it even begins.

Rodney Woods

Horticulture

Region optimistic despite SPC being sold

The region continues to be optimistic about the future of SPC, with hopes a new buyer can continue to build the company.

Country News

Dairy

Mumford steps up into UDV’s top job

Paul Mumford is the interim UDV president, replacing the outgoing Adam Jenkins.

Country News

Working Dogs

Easy to love Instagram star

What’s the best and worst thing she has ever done?

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

Flexibility helps family through dry season

PLANNING, BUSINESS flexibility and diversity has helped one western Victorian dairy farming family navigate a tough season. The Martins at Irrewarra, north of Colac, have never fed in the bail and do not buy-in fodder. This means they haven’t been...

Dairy News

Water

Probe needed to assess river bank damage

The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority has said additional funding and support was being explored to develop a new lower Goulburn River flows study and long-term environmental monitoring program to investigate the effects of unseasonal high flows on river banks, water quality, native fish and vegetation.

Country News

Cropping

Grain growers need evidence from peers

When it comes to changing grain growers’ perceptions and motivating practice change on-farm, American agricultural academic Drew Lyon believes it does not matter where in the world you are, the challenges are strikingly similar.

Country News

12 Dec 2018

From the Experts

Bringing new pastures on line

GETTING YOUR grazing rotation right is critical to maximise your pasture production. A well-managed rotation will help not only to boost pasture intake per cow but enable a more effective use of supplements. Establishing a rotation with newly sown...

Dairy News

22 Apr 2018

Greens Lake to close for New Year’s Eve

Greens Lake at Corop will once again be closed for New Year’s Eve.

Country News

12 Dec 2018