EDITOR'S PICKS

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

News

Looks like we’ve got us a convoy

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has refused to meet a local delegation to discuss the water crisis.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
National

Jobactive changes to see system go digital

Jobs Minister Kelly O’Dwyer will unveil a shake-up of Jobactive and a new digital platform, making it easier for the unemployed to search and apply for jobs.

AAP Newswire
Sport

Deniliquin Clay Target Club

Brian Doyle claimed High Gun honours at Deniliquin Clay Target Club’s monthly trap shoot on Sunday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
The Lead

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - March 19

Local motor racing enthusiast Phil Steele is fine tuning his Clubman racing car to mark his return to Winton raceway after a 50-year hiatus

Riverine Herald
News

Women in business: Hope Spalding

Business you work for: Motiv8 Health and Fitness Centre.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Women in business: Hope Spalding

Business you work for: Motiv8 Health and Fitness Centre.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
World

Frustration at wait for remains in NZ

New Zealand police are on the backfoot after the remains of just six of the 50 people killed in the Christchurch mosque attack were returned to families.

AAP Newswire
News

Discontent is growing

Business and community leaders in the local district are so fed up with their political representation, they’re taking matters in to their own hands.

Zoe McMaugh
News

Duck hunting season under way

Thousands of duck hunters turned out for the opening weekend of the season despite reduced bag limits, although initial reports predict numbers are set to be down on previous years.

Alana Christensen
Finance

Fox Corporation becomes standalone entity

Fox Corporation is now a standalone entity as Disney completes its acquisition of 21st Century Fox; Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch remain controlling shareholders.

AAP Newswire
World

Frustration at wait for remains in NZ

New Zealand police are on the backfoot after the remains of just six of the 50 people killed in the Christchurch mosque attack were returned to families.

AAP Newswire
News

Discontent is growing

Business and community leaders in the local district are so fed up with their political representation, they’re taking matters in to their own hands.

Zoe McMaugh
News

Duck hunting season under way

Thousands of duck hunters turned out for the opening weekend of the season despite reduced bag limits, although initial reports predict numbers are set to be down on previous years.

Alana Christensen
Finance

Fox Corporation becomes standalone entity

Fox Corporation is now a standalone entity as Disney completes its acquisition of 21st Century Fox; Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch remain controlling shareholders.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

News

Car flipped on roof in Shepparton

A car has flipped on North St, Shepparton. A women in her 30s was tapped in the vehicle, however no injuries were sustained and she is now free. CFA, Police, Shepparton Search and Rescue and Ambulance attended the scene. Traffic is currently being...

Shepparton News
News

Pair face court over alleged drunken brawl

Two men appeared before Shepparton Magistrates’ Court yesterday facing charges stemming from an alleged drunken brawl that involved the brandishing of meat cleavers.

Myles Peterson
News

Renovated one day, vandalised the next

ON SATURDAY, Echuca-Moama Toy Library decorated its front window to gain more attention.

Ivy Jensen
News

Hunt for hit-run motorcyclist

POLICE are still looking for a motorcyclist after a hit and run in Echuca on Sunday.

Riverine Herald
News

Tough work finding jobs

ECHUCA-MOAMA has one of the worst youth unemployment rates in Australia, according to a new report.

Kimberley Price
News

Drum says Freedom Foods is following the law

Federal Member for Murray Damian Drum has slammed allegations more than 50 Freedom Foods employees have been wrongfully employed under skilled work visas, labelling the claims ‘‘callous’’ and ‘‘unscrupulous’’.

Alana Christensen
News

Movie by the Edward

The sprawling green grass leading to the Edward River at the Crockart’s west Deniliquin home was again the ideal location for the Murray to Moyne Mystery Movie Night fundraiser on Friday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
National

Anning ‘Egg Boy’ released without charge

Victoria Police have questioned and released the teen dubbed “Egg Boy”, pending further investigations, after he smashed an egg on Senator Fraser Anning’s head.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Multicultural cricket clinic hosted by Shepparton United

Shepparton United Cricket Club hosted a multicultural cricket clinic on Wednesday, March 13. 

Shepparton News
World

US-Russia talks snag on Venezuela’s Maduro

Talks between the US and Russia have been positive, an official says, but “who gets the title of president” remains in dispute as Moscow backs Nicolas Maduro.

AAP Newswire
Dairy News

Hope springs from the ashes

Dairy farming has always been a roller-coaster ride for Linda and Barry Morgan but having their farm destroyed by the 2018 St Patrick’s Day bushfires was almost the tipping point. Barry, Linda and their children heroically saved a lot of their...

Dairy News

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Local

News

Women in business: Hope Spalding

Business you work for: Motiv8 Health and Fitness Centre.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Discontent is growing

Business and community leaders in the local district are so fed up with their political representation, they’re taking matters in to their own hands.

Zoe McMaugh
Sport

Deniliquin Clay Target Club

Brian Doyle claimed High Gun honours at Deniliquin Clay Target Club’s monthly trap shoot on Sunday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Movie by the Edward

The sprawling green grass leading to the Edward River at the Crockart’s west Deniliquin home was again the ideal location for the Murray to Moyne Mystery Movie Night fundraiser on Friday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Sport

Rhinos routed by merciless Tigers

~ from page 16

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

A night of Irish fun

There was a sea of green at the Deniliquin Golf Club on Saturday evening, and we don’t mean the sprawling course.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Sport

Makeshift Mathoura side win premiership

It was pure joy for the Mathoura Bowling Club’s Division Four side on Saturday, with a dominant display seeing them secure the Campaspe Valley Bowls Division pennant flag.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Intruder in the doorway

A Deniliquin woman was startled early Sunday morning when an unknown man burst through a door at her home.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Forum bombshell

Water out of the NSW Murray Valley will be used to supply the Wentworth to Broken Hill Pipeline project.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
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EVENTS
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...

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Simone Dunne
Events

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

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Simone Dunne
Events

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...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Rochester Town Market

The Rochester Town Market is held on the fourth Saturday of the month at the Shire Hall/ Skate Park

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Simone Dunne
Sport

Fives fly flag

The Deniliquin RSL Bowling Club’s Division Five side have done it again, claiming their fourth Campaspe Valley Bowls Division pennant title since the 2013/14 season.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Families flock for fun day relief

Big smiles and the sound of children’s laughter and excitement echoed around Deniliquin’s Memorial Park on Saturday, with several families taking advantage of the Family Fun Day.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

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Opinion

Opinion

God responds to surrender

‘‘Not what I will, but what You will.’’ Mark 14:36 NIV.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

We need to see leadership

On our front page today we have an unprecedented, impassioned plea for Prime Minister Scott Morrison to show an interest in the issues facing our region.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Shrove Tuesday’s four main ingredients

It’s Shrove Tuesday, known as Pancake Day. It is the commencement of Lent in our churches.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Volunteers are a credit to our success with events

When it comes to organising events, Deniliquin punches well above our weight.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

God responds to surrender

‘‘Not what I will, but what You will.’’ Mark 14:36 NIV.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

We need to see leadership

On our front page today we have an unprecedented, impassioned plea for Prime Minister Scott Morrison to show an interest in the issues facing our region.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Shrove Tuesday’s four main ingredients

It’s Shrove Tuesday, known as Pancake Day. It is the commencement of Lent in our churches.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

God responds to surrender

‘‘Not what I will, but what You will.’’ Mark 14:36 NIV.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

We need to see leadership

On our front page today we have an unprecedented, impassioned plea for Prime Minister Scott Morrison to show an interest in the issues facing our region.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Shrove Tuesday’s four main ingredients

It’s Shrove Tuesday, known as Pancake Day. It is the commencement of Lent in our churches.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Volunteers are a credit to our success with events

When it comes to organising events, Deniliquin punches well above our weight.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

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Regional

News

Drum says Freedom Foods is following the law

Federal Member for Murray Damian Drum has slammed allegations more than 50 Freedom Foods employees have been wrongfully employed under skilled work visas, labelling the claims ‘‘callous’’ and ‘‘unscrupulous’’.

Alana Christensen
News

Litterbugs are getting trashed

PARKS Victoria rangers are encouraged by findings that two-thirds of people would report a litterer.

Riverine Herald
News

‘We’ll go anywhere’

Benalla Furniture Removals offers people the use of storage sheds and removalists.

Benalla Ensign
The Lead

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - March 19

Local motor racing enthusiast Phil Steele is fine tuning his Clubman racing car to mark his return to Winton raceway after a 50-year hiatus

Riverine Herald
News

10 contest Murray

Ten candidates will contest the seat of Murray at next week’s NSW election with independents and minor parties coming forward at the last minute.

Southern Riverina News
News

Fox bounty

The Victorian Government’s fox and wild dog bounty has started again.

Cobram Courier
News

Bernie McCarthy tributes

A real gentleman with a conscientious personality who loved to win.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Teens making the right choices: Campaign teaches how to say no to drugs

THE Lockington Youth Activities Group is developing a campaign to support and encourage its peers to say no to alcohol and other drugs.

David Rak
News

Hunters taking aim at bounty

THE Victorian Government’s fox and wild dog bounty has resumed.

McIvor Times
News

An amazing walk

Tatura residents experienced meditation of a different kind on Sunday, taking part in a labyrinth walk at Mactier Gardens.

Madeleine Caccianiga
News

Mulwala’s bridge survey in April

Mulwala-based residents are expected to be surveyed as to their preferred route for the new Yarrawonga Mulwala Traffic Bridge by late April. The survey will be over a four-week period where Mulwala residents will be asked to choose their preference...

Robert Muir
News

Early voting underway

Early voting for the NSW State election is underway at early voting centres across the NSW. Voters who are eligible can vote in person at an early voting centre, use iVote (internet and telephone voting) or do a postal vote. The eligibility criteri...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

SJ Perry Shield preliminary finals

A shared bowling masterclass from a trio of Numurkah bowlers, have lifted the Blues to a classic win against Karramomus in the SJ Perry Shield preliminary final.

Aydin Payne

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Rural

News

Duck hunting season under way

Thousands of duck hunters turned out for the opening weekend of the season despite reduced bag limits, although initial reports predict numbers are set to be down on previous years.

Alana Christensen
Water

People power push

A push to pause the Murray-Darling Basin Plan continues to gain momentum, with another community meeting planned this week.

Alana Christensen
Animal Health

Questions and compromises

It is now several years since we had been to John’s* farm. Back then he was milking 600 cows in a rotary dairy and had a significant problem with clinical cases of mastitis, mostly caused by Strep uberis. Some key changes to milking setup, dry-off...

Rod Dyson
Dairy News

Hope springs from the ashes

Dairy farming has always been a roller-coaster ride for Linda and Barry Morgan but having their farm destroyed by the 2018 St Patrick’s Day bushfires was almost the tipping point. Barry, Linda and their children heroically saved a lot of their...

Dairy News
Livestock

Feed solution

Research through the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation is providing information for livestock producers to make the most of grazing beef cattle on canola crops.

Country News
Markets

Indonesia — a growing market opportunity for Australian exporters?

INDONESIA IS the fourth most populous country in the world and one of the fastest growing economies in southeast Asia. It is also a country of increasing importance and interest among South-East major dairy exporters. While some suggest Indonesi...

Sofia Omstedt
News

More solar sites sought

Acenergy is on the lookout for more localities for solar farms as it aims to monopolise micro solar projects in the region.

Country News
Horticulture

Cash offer to tackle pests

Innovative solutions are needed to build Australia’s biosecurity capabilities and better manage risks associated with hitchhiker pests and disease.

Country News
Dairy

Words ring hollow

‘‘Fact is, farm production makes these communities strong and if we stop the farmers from getting the water to be able to access a future for themselves — well, God help Australia.’’

Alana Christensen
News

Rural innovation ‘off the pace’

Better strategic leadership, investment in technology and more empowered regions are needed to make agriculture a $100billion industry according to a new report.

Country News
Machinery & Products

John Deere powers auger

An enormous new tube conveyor for shifting grain, designed and built by Queensland industrial engineers Oztec, easily gets all the power it needs from a John Deere 6068T1 industrial engine. The Oztec range of grain augers and tube conveyors come in...

Dairy News
Management

Farmers embrace Knight Italian rye-grass

The fast-establishing Knight Italian rye-grass is being embraced by farmers, who are seeing its ability to deliver outstanding growth and performance. Ballarat’s Graham Fagg, who first began using Knight Italian rye-grass as part of his pasture...

Dairy News
Water

New government needs to act fast: professor

Rivers running dry, algal blooms, more fish kills and towns running out of water will all continue to plague the next NSW government if it persists with the same inadequate policies on water management.

Country News
Cropping

Pest discussions

The management of early season canola pests will be the focus of a series of workshops throughout Corowa and Deniliquin later this month.

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
News

Industry leaders told to embrace change

Leadership speaker and author Margie Warrell has urged the dairy industry to embrace change and to adapt to a new environment, looking for opportunity in a volatile world.

Geoff Adams

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National & World

National

Jobactive changes to see system go digital

Jobs Minister Kelly O’Dwyer will unveil a shake-up of Jobactive and a new digital platform, making it easier for the unemployed to search and apply for jobs.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Fox Corporation becomes standalone entity

Fox Corporation is now a standalone entity as Disney completes its acquisition of 21st Century Fox; Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch remain controlling shareholders.

AAP Newswire
World

Frustration at wait for remains in NZ

New Zealand police are on the backfoot after the remains of just six of the 50 people killed in the Christchurch mosque attack were returned to families.

AAP Newswire
World

US-Russia talks snag on Venezuela’s Maduro

Talks between the US and Russia have been positive, an official says, but “who gets the title of president” remains in dispute as Moscow backs Nicolas Maduro.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Cosmic Force Slipper favourite after draw

The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained Cosmic Force is the new Golden Slipper favourite after the barrier draw for the $3.5 million race at Rosehill.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Scott upbeat on Kelly’s stay at AFL’s Cats

Boom Geelong recruit Tim Kelly is out of contract at the end of this AFL season and Fremantle could join West Coast in trying to recruit him.

AAP Newswire
National

Anning ‘Egg Boy’ released without charge

Victoria Police have questioned and released the teen dubbed “Egg Boy”, pending further investigations, after he smashed an egg on Senator Fraser Anning’s head.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Shake A Tail Feather co-writer dies

Singer and songwriter Andre Williams, who helped write Shake A Tail Feather has died at the age of 82 of colon cancer.

AAP Newswire
National

Cyclone Trevor lashes north Qld towns

Tropical Cyclone Trevor has lashed towns in north Queensland with powerful winds and bucketed rain as it moves towards the Northern Territory.

AAP Newswire