EDITOR'S PICKS

Labor close to claiming second NT seat

Labor looks to have held the Northern Territory’s two seats, but Bill Shorten had promised more funding for projects in the Territory than the Coalition.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Track upgraded

A long-awaited track upgrade at the Deniliquin Sporting Car Club has been completed.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Police have arrested two for burglaries

TWO men have been arrested over a spate of burglaries across the Echuca region.

Riverine Herald

Sheep sale report

It was a small yarding at Deniliquin on Tuesday, which was the first sale held since the area received good rainfall.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Sheep sale report

It was a small yarding at Deniliquin on Tuesday, which was the first sale held since the area received good rainfall.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Trump, Netanyahu tweet Morrison support

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have congratulated Scott Morrison on his party’s Australian election win.

AAP Newswire

6 hours ago

Governor guidance

Blighty’s Hannah Campbell has explained issues of concern in the region to New South Wales Governor Margaret Beazley.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Combating animal activists top of UDV conference agenda

The Labor Party’s proposal for a floor price for milk was cautiously welcomed by national dairy advocacy groups at the UDV Conference in Melbourne on Friday.

Geoff Adams

Finance

Market may get short-term election bounce

Australian investment markets will initially focus on the coalition’s re-election this week before quickly turning to interest rates and global trade tensions.

AAP Newswire

Trump, Netanyahu tweet Morrison support

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have congratulated Scott Morrison on his party’s Australian election win.

AAP Newswire

6 hours ago

Governor guidance

Blighty’s Hannah Campbell has explained issues of concern in the region to New South Wales Governor Margaret Beazley.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Combating animal activists top of UDV conference agenda

The Labor Party’s proposal for a floor price for milk was cautiously welcomed by national dairy advocacy groups at the UDV Conference in Melbourne on Friday.

Geoff Adams

Finance

Market may get short-term election bounce

Australian investment markets will initially focus on the coalition’s re-election this week before quickly turning to interest rates and global trade tensions.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

2019 Land Of Plenty music festival line-up announced

An electric line-up has been announced for the 2019 Land Of Plenty music festival to be held in Shepparton later this year. Following through on last month’s promise to bring some of Australia’s hottest bands to the Goulburn Valley, the Greater...

Laura Briggs

Footballer’s bleed on brain and fight for life

AN UNDERA footballer is fighting for his life after an incident during a Kyabram District League reserves game against Violet Town on Saturday, May 4.

Alex Mitchell

Shepparton man charged in relation to numerous offences

Numerous charges

Shepparton News

13 May 2019

GVL: JR’s top 50

Tatura icon John Ryan has delivered yet another eye-catching Goulburn Valley League top 50, with Seymour superstar Jason Cole claiming his rightful place at the top of the pack.

Alex Mitchell

Biggest Morning Tea in honour of Una Forrester

To honour the memory of her mother, Fiona Forrester will host her first Biggest Morning Tea next month.

Madeleine Caccianiga

13 May 2019

Family forced to return to Europe due to visa complications

A German-born doctor who has practised in Shepparton for three years has been forced to return to Europe with his family because of visa complications.

John Lewis

Light fitting catches alight

It was sheer luck which saved a Deniliquin home from significant damage from a suspected electrical fault on Wednesday afternoon.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Is it 1993 and Fightback all over again?

There are many similarities, if inexact, between this election and John Hewson’s “unlosable” effort against Paul Keating in 1993.

AAP Newswire

Galleries

St Georges Road celebrates families week

A number of community organisations came together for the fifth annual Families Week event at St Georges Road Primary School yesterday.

Tara Whitsed

May to present ‘bold’ new Brexit package

British Prime Minister Theresa May is to present a “bold new” Brexit offer to parliament in early June.

AAP Newswire

10 hours ago

Tributes flow for hero lifesavers

The south — west Victorian dairy community has lost two of its finest. The deaths of long — term dairy farmers and Port Campbell surf lifesaving volunteers Ross and Andy Powell has rocked the local town, the farming community and the national...

Dairy News

Local

Sheep sale report

It was a small yarding at Deniliquin on Tuesday, which was the first sale held since the area received good rainfall.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Governor guidance

Blighty’s Hannah Campbell has explained issues of concern in the region to New South Wales Governor Margaret Beazley.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Track upgraded

A long-awaited track upgrade at the Deniliquin Sporting Car Club has been completed.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Light fitting catches alight

It was sheer luck which saved a Deniliquin home from significant damage from a suspected electrical fault on Wednesday afternoon.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Barker reaches ton

Blighty will be intent on saluting one of their most passionate clubmen in round six of the Picola & District season when they host Mathoura tomorrow.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Rethink required

The NSW Farmers Association has reiterated its support for a triple bottom line approach to water buybacks and the retention of the 1,500 gigalitre buyback cap following the announcement of Federal Labor’s policy for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Leo Barry named as one of state’s greats

Deniliquin’s Leo Barry has added yet another honour to his storied AFL career, being named as part of the Greatest New South Wales team of all-time at a gala day in Sydney on Thursday last week.

Jamie Lowe

Farrer is now a seat to watch

Has Sussan Ley done enough to convince the electorate she and the Coalition are moving the country in the right direction or will independent Kevin Mack ride the wave of backlash experienced at the NSW state election?

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Be wary of Labor’s plan to tax your trusts: Brown

Discretionary trust distributions will be targeted heavily by the Australian Labor Party if it wins government after tomorrow’s election.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

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EVENTS

Flowerdale Community Market

The Flowerdale Community Market is held on the third Sunday of every month from 9:00am to 1:00pm. The Market is located at the Flowerdale Hall at 3380 Whittlesea-Yea Road, Flowerdale, Victoria. You can enjoy a delicious devonshire tea or some hot...

Simone Dunne

19 May

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...

Simone Dunne

25 May

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

Simone Dunne

25 May

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...

Simone Dunne

25 May

A Day on the Greens for Deni South School

South Public School P&C’s annual four person ambrose ‘A Day on the Greens’ is expected to be as popular as ever in its third year.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Another funding promise from Ley

A re-elected Morrison Government will provide $368,000 to help develop a new strategy for local farmers to better cope with drought and lower rainfall totals.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Opinion

Do I really have to go to church?

If it is correct that being a Christian is more about a relationship, than being religious, then doing faith independently sounds like the natural extension of that principle.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Take time to choose the best of two likely options

This Saturday is looming as one of the most important elections for many decades.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Religion versus relationship

“You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.” (Matthew 22:37).

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Local member change is only the start of the fight

It is not unusual for governments to highlight their economic credentials and excellent budget position before an election, then claim afterwards that it is not in such great shape after all.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Do I really have to go to church?

If it is correct that being a Christian is more about a relationship, than being religious, then doing faith independently sounds like the natural extension of that principle.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Take time to choose the best of two likely options

This Saturday is looming as one of the most important elections for many decades.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Religion versus relationship

“You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.” (Matthew 22:37).

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Do I really have to go to church?

If it is correct that being a Christian is more about a relationship, than being religious, then doing faith independently sounds like the natural extension of that principle.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Take time to choose the best of two likely options

This Saturday is looming as one of the most important elections for many decades.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Religion versus relationship

“You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.” (Matthew 22:37).

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Local member change is only the start of the fight

It is not unusual for governments to highlight their economic credentials and excellent budget position before an election, then claim afterwards that it is not in such great shape after all.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Regional

Family forced to return to Europe due to visa complications

A German-born doctor who has practised in Shepparton for three years has been forced to return to Europe with his family because of visa complications.

John Lewis

Keeping kids on the straight and narrow

A NEW police position in Echuca aims to crack down on youth offending in Campaspe and steer youngsters away from a life of crime.

Ivy Jensen

All your pest control needs covered

As the cooler months are upon us you may find some unwelcome visitors looking to snuggle up with you, as rats and mice are looking for a warmer spot to nest in winter.

Benalla Ensign

Police have arrested two for burglaries

TWO men have been arrested over a spate of burglaries across the Echuca region.

Riverine Herald

Do your Senate research

Much of the attention on the federal election in Farrer has been on the lower house, and about who will be our next local member.

Southern Riverina News

One Nation leader visits region

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson will be in Shepparton today and tomorrow in a last-ditch attempt to boost her party’s Victorian prospects.

Cobram Courier

A political insight offered

Young people aged 14 to 19 from Strathbogie Shire had the opportunity to attend the Youth Politics Camp.

Seymour Telegraph

9 hours ago

St Joseph’s is ready to walk

STUDENTS from St Joseph’s School will be strapping on their sneakers again as they take part in the Walk Safely to School Day on Friday.

Campaspe News

One farmer tells her story: ‘Every day we pray for rain’

THE seasons have well and truly shifted, and, with autumn has come welcome – and much needed – rain. But the seasons are temporary. Within a matter of months, spring will arrive, giving way to the heat of summer once again.

Vanessa Wiltshire

Standing against bullying

Tatura’s Coffee+ was awash with blue on Friday, coming together to make a stand against bullying for the inaugural Do it for Dolly Day.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Victorian Landcare Grants now open

The Nationals Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy is encouraging volunteers helping to protect and restore Victoria’s land and environment to consider applying for funding under the latest round of Victorian Landcare Grants. Environmental...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Planning for a baby?

Couples planning pregnancy are invited to Yarrawonga Health’s maternity showcase on Monday, May 20 from 5-6:30pm. Yarrawonga Health CEO Elaine Mallows said the event will highlight the health service’s maternity services and showcase their team...

Corowa Free Press

Shepparton Gators weekend preview

A double-header awaits the Shepparton Gators this weekend and it will take them to opposite ends of the Big V Division One ladder.

Alex Mitchell

Rural

Combating animal activists top of UDV conference agenda

The Labor Party’s proposal for a floor price for milk was cautiously welcomed by national dairy advocacy groups at the UDV Conference in Melbourne on Friday.

Geoff Adams

Water

Quick turnaround for channel upgrades

About 500m of channel has been decommissioned and a number of Rochester irrigators connected to a 500m gravity pipeline, all within 10 days.

Country News

Animal Health

Tips to reduce mastitis risk at calving

For most cows, the highest risk period for new mastitis infections will be the calving period — we consider this to be from two weeks before she calves until two weeks after she has calved. During this stressful period, cows’ natural defence...

Rod Dyson

Tributes flow for hero lifesavers

Dairy News

Livestock

National herd drops

Ongoing drought in many production areas of Australia combined with unprecedented flooding in north-west Queensland in February has resulted in the largest drop in the national herd in decades, according to Meat & Livestock Australia’s Cattle Industry Projections April update.

Country News

Markets

Rain will be key to cow value lift: agents

There’s opportunity in current cow values for those who have feed, according to a cow leasing and agricultural finance company boss. This comes as livestock agents continue to report tough selling conditions, as farmers in northern Victoria battle...

Dairy News

New reality to be focus

The potential of augmented and virtual reality to transform agricultural supply chains will be explored at a new event hosted by Meat & Livestock Australia.

Country News

Horticulture

Rich seasonal pickings

While there are temporary shortages of workers in some regions during peak harvest periods, MADEC says the total working hours contributed by visiting seasonal farm workers for horticulture is at an all-time high.

Country News

08 May 2019

Burra Foods announces opening price

Burra Foods has announced an opening Farmgate Milk Price (FMP) range of $6.40 to 6.70/kgMS for the new season, starting on July 1. In a letter to milk supply partners, Burra Foods chief executive Grant Crothers said this announcement was notable as...

Dairy News

8 hours ago

Query on cap’s non-inclusion

The Victorian Government has been criticised by the Opposition and the VFF for excluding the rates cap in its local government rating system review.

Country News

Machinery & Products

Office to cab software

Farmers Edge has released an app-based in-field intelligence tool that provides a seamless digital experience from the office to the cab. Digitally linking growers, dealers, retailers, trusted advisers and other key stakeholders, the In-Cab Tool...

Dairy News

Management

Data broadens management options

There has been a strong emphasis on data collection for farm businesses in recent years, but ensuring it translates into real, profitable outcomes remains a key challenge for many, according to one Nuffield scholar. Tasmanian dairy farmer Duncan...

Dairy News

Water

Cautious support for new water grid

An election promise to established a new statutory water authority, dubbed the National Water Grid, should be met with some caution says the Speak Up group.

Country News

Cropping

Weathering dry times

In a challenging season, many dairy farmers will be focusing on gaining the best return from the resources available.

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

18 Feb 2019

Drainage scheme

A celebration to mark the completion of Mosquito Drain 40 was marked with a cake at an event where the drain finishes — near the property of Dhurringile dairy farmer Phillip Lang.

Rodney Woods

National & World

Labor close to claiming second NT seat

Labor looks to have held the Northern Territory’s two seats, but Bill Shorten had promised more funding for projects in the Territory than the Coalition.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Finance

Market may get short-term election bounce

Australian investment markets will initially focus on the coalition’s re-election this week before quickly turning to interest rates and global trade tensions.

AAP Newswire

Trump, Netanyahu tweet Morrison support

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have congratulated Scott Morrison on his party’s Australian election win.

AAP Newswire

6 hours ago

May to present ‘bold’ new Brexit package

British Prime Minister Theresa May is to present a “bold new” Brexit offer to parliament in early June.

AAP Newswire

10 hours ago

Horse Racing

NZ betting levy to be repealed

Racing minister Winston Peters says the betting levy in New Zealand is to be phased out to free up money for the industry.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

AFL

Tigers cruise past injury-hit Hawks in AFL

Richmond have scored a 36-point win over an injury-hit Hawthorn at the MCG.

AAP Newswire

27 minutes ago

Is it 1993 and Fightback all over again?

There are many similarities, if inexact, between this election and John Hewson’s “unlosable” effort against Paul Keating in 1993.

AAP Newswire

Entertainment

Kate-Miller Heidke takes Eurovision ninth

Singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke has placed ninth for Australia in the Eurovision grand final.

AAP Newswire

5 hours ago