News

Locals fighting “Catastrophic Tuesday” fires

Nine local firefighters are among the throng of emergency services personnel tasked with combating the ‘Catastrophic Tuesday’ fire conditions in parts of NSW today. Five firefighters from Deniliquin Fire & Rescue NSW will arrive in...

Olivia Duffey
Sport

Rhinos right wrongs against Bloods

The Deni Rhinos have jumped up to second on the Murray Valley Cricket Association Premier Grade ladder following a dominant win at home. The Rhinos made light work of the visiting Tocumwal side at Memorial Park, keeping the Bloods to 9/117 from...

Jamie Lowe
News

Two wins in a row for Lions

It was Deniliquin High School who drew the short straw on which side to debate when it came up against the Deniliquin Lions Club in this year’s annual debate challenge. The debate topic was a highly contentious issue — ‘That the government is...

Olivia Duffey
Sport

Flag Ram returns

The Deniliquin Rams have finalised their coaching roster, with three-time club premiership player Tim Holobowski confirmed as senior co-coach for the 2020 Murray Football League season. He will join non-playing coach Sam Hall at the helm. Holobowski...

Jamie Lowe
Sport

Flag Ram returns

The Deniliquin Rams have finalised their coaching roster, with three-time club premiership player Tim Holobowski confirmed as senior co-coach for the 2020 Murray Football League season. He will join non-playing coach Sam Hall at the helm. Holobowski...

Jamie Lowe
News

Lyn’s shop local reward

Lyn Smith is all about supporting her community, which she does every day by shopping local. And now she has reaped the rewards, becoming the sixth weekly winner in this year’s shop local promotion — the Golden Bunny Bonanz...

Olivia Duffey
Sport

Grace gets gold

Deniliquin’s Grace Gallpen and Emily Harvey have come back with the weight of success on their shoulders. The St Michael’s students traveled with their families to attended the two day NSW PSSA State Athletics Carnival on Wednesday and Thursday...

Daniel Hughes

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Sport

Shepparton boxer Dwight Ritchie dies aged 27 in training accident

Shepparton’s sporting community is in shock after boxer Dwight Ritchie died tragically on Saturday in a freak training injury. The 27-year-old was sparring with WBA Oceania middleweight champion Michael Zerafa in Melbourne, when he was struck with...

Alex Mitchell
News

Local man saves woman

A local Mulwala man, with extensive knowledge of the Yarrawonga Mulwala main traffic bridge has today been heralded a hero after saving a woman’s life.

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Bomb Squad called to Benalla address

A police bomb squad unit attended an address in Melrose St, Benalla this morning. Parts of Melrose St and Samaria Rd were closed for several hours whilst police investigated. The Ensign has received reports from the public that a loud explosion was...

Simon Ruppert
News

Two people airlifted to Melbourne after Avenel crash

Two people have been airlifted to hospital after a collision in Avenel on Thursday afternoon.

David Rak
News

$2 million hay fire at Elmore still burning

AN ELMORE hayshed fire – that is still burning – may have caused close to $2 million damage.

James Arbuthnott
News

Ute rolls, noone injured

A Deniliquin man and his five year-old passenger were uninjured when the ute they were in rolled on Friday evening. Police were notified when the pair presented themselves at Deniliquin Hospital. Police said only soreness was confirmed for both...

Zoe McMaugh
News

Hospital doctor on the wish list

A full-time doctor at Deniliquin Hospital, more local doctors in general and ‘‘appropriate’’ maternity and mental health services have already been identified as key health target areas for Deniliquin and district. They are...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

Discount water available from December

Discounted irrigation water for producers will be made available from next month, Federal Member for Farrer Sussan Ley has clarified. After the drought package component was announced on Thursday, some reports suggested the water will not be...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

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EVENTS

Events

Fryers St Food Festival

There is no entry cost to this event, making it perfect for you to share a feast with family and friends. Book a table and relax, enjoy an evening filled with delicious food, craft beer, regional wines and tempting cocktails; all while being...

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Shepparton News
Events

Fryers St Food Festival

There is no entry cost to this event, making it perfect for you to share a feast with family and friends. Book a table and relax, enjoy an evening filled with delicious food, craft beer, regional wines and tempting cocktails; all while being...

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Shepparton News
Events

Country Musical Festival at Kidstown

BYO Food, Food Trucks & KidsTown Cafe, BBQ Plus more Free activities for Kids, Jumping Castles & Bucking Bull & FREE ENTRY for Kids under 12 with paying adults BYO Chairs/Picnic Rug. Alcoho free event Tickets can be purchased from Event...

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Alana Christensen

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Regional

News

Bendigo’s Karl Jacobs is blind but brilliant at breakdancing

He was 15 years old at an underage disco in Bendigo when Wicked Force, Australia’s best breaking crew at the time, were doing a promo performance to Run DMC’s It’s Like That

Ilias Bakalla
News

Kyabram and district firefighters head for Hunter Valley bushfires

LOCAL firefighters strapped on their gear and headed for the Hunter Valley on Sunday to help fight the 10 emergency-level fires currently burning across New South Wales. The heavy tanker and four firefighters from Rushworth, one from Kyabram, two...

James Arbuthnott
News

Danny Claridge elected new Mayor of Benalla

Councillor Danny Claridge has been elected Mayor of Benalla, following a special Meeting of the Council held this evening. Mr Claridge was elected unopposed and will hold the position until November 23, 2020. The new Mayor addressed his fellow...

Meg Saultry
News

Christmas by Candlelight calls for community singers

‘TIS the season to be carolling. And whether you’re a seasoned singer or a casual crooner, Echuca-Moama’s Christmas by Candlelight needs you.

Charmayne Allison
News

Mud run fun

A ‘Tough It For Timor Mud Run’ fundraiser will be held in Finley this Saturday. The event will help 10 local Finley High School students provide medical and education supplies to the families of Timor Leste. The fundraiser will support the...

Daniel Hughes
News

Author T M Clark to chat about new book next month

Her novel My Brother-But-One, was shortlisted for the Queensland Literary Award 2014 and has penned other novels Shooting Butterflies, Tears of the Cheetah, and Nature of the Lion, as well as a novella, The Avoidable Orphan, and a children’s...

Cobram Courier
News

Share your experiences in accessing rural aged care services

Are you aged 65 or older? Have you ever accessed services in Seymour linked to ageing or aged care support? These could include, but are not limited to, hospital and GP services, district nursing, personal, respite and general home care, home...

Vanessa Wiltshire
News

Fishing and canoe platform coming to Rochester

THE North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has received the go-ahead to construct an all-access fishing and canoe platform at the Campaspe River. The platform was funded by an Australian Government Basin Plan grant and will stretch along...

Jared Prestwidge
News

Lakeshore caravan park donates $4000 to Heathcote Health

THREE local fire brigades, Heathcote Health and many other community groups have received a helping hand thanks to the generosity of former site holders at Lakeshore caravan park.

Vanessa Wiltshire
News

McCrackens celebrated 74 years of wedded bliss

Tatura’s Ruth McCracken believes the secret to a long and happy marriage is to always support each other and to never go to bed angry.

Liz Mellino
News

Fifth year of amazing golf

For a fifth consecutive year, the best senior professional golfers in Australia will tee off locally in two championships, in late January 2020, with free admission for golf fans. The Shepparton BMW PGA Seniors Championship will be played at Black...

Robert Muir
News

Local firefighters remembered

NSW Rural Fire Service unveiled four plaques during on Remembrance Day to memorialise the lives of local firefighters who went above and beyond in their duty. The plaques were each unveiled along with a Tree of Remembrance during an event at the...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Tungamah and Katandra Picola league battle rolls on

The messy scenario surrounding Tungamah’s and Katandra’s application to join Picola District Football Netball League has shown no signs of clearing up. Seeking a new home at a more appropriate “district” level, the Murray Football Netball League duo...

Alex Mitchell

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Rural

News

More drought funding for Victorian farmers

Additional targeted support is now available for farmers in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District as part of the Victorian Government’s drought and dry conditions support package, now rolling out across the state. State Member for Northern...

Rodney Woods
Water

Politicians want more details on 100Gl allocation

State Member for Shepparton Suzanna Sheed said news that the Federal Government would release 100Gl of water for fodder production would be welcomed by the farmers who are able to use it. “My view is that it will be very welcomed by farmers...

Rodney Woods
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
Dairy

Strathmerton dairy farmer takes the spoils during on-farm challenge

The Northern Victoria Ayrshire Cattle Club held an on-farm challenge on October 25, with Lachlan Park Tessa, owned by Strathmerton’s Lachlan Forster, taking out the Senior Champion title. Lachlan Park Tessa was also awarded Champion Best Udder and...

Rodney Woods
Livestock

Keep the spring in sheep’s steps

Spring is well and truly here, and with it can come foot problems for sheep. Even during dry conditions, common health issues for sheep include footrot. There are techniques to determine weather the issue is footrot or a foot abscess. When sheep...

Country News
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
News

Strathbogie Forest protection welcomed

The Save Our Strathbogie Forest community campaign has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement that native logging will be phased-out by 2030. The change involves the immediate protection of the Strathbogie Forest. SOSF spokesperson Bertram...

Country News
Horticulture

Horticulture labour shortage questioned

A report by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences has led to debate about whether there is a shortage of labour in the horticulture industry. The ABARES report titled, Demand for farm workers - ABARES farm survey...

Rodney Woods
Dairy

NSW Farmers Association to highlight competition flaws in dairy industry

The NSW Farmers Association will be using the upcoming Senate inquiry into the dairy industry to highlight flaws with the competition framework for dairy farmers. NSW Farmers Association dairy committee chair Colin Thompson said the benefits of...

Rodney Woods
News

Mental health issues and a lack of hope dominate basin plan discussions

The independent panel assessing social and economic conditions in the Murray-Darling Basin has wrapped-up its series of workshops and meetings. Panel members travelled to 29 locations across the basin over three weeks capturing the broad range of...

Rodney Woods
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
Management

Sisters stepping up

Sisters Alicia and Sophie Blain know how to step up and take on a big challenge. With their father Darin’s ability to do physical work limited by a back injury, Alicia, 21, and Sophie, 19, are now the backbone of the family’s Cooriemungle farm...

Dairy News
Water

Call to attach conveyance losses to CEWH

Barham’s Neil Eagle has a simple solution to give northern Victorian and southern Riverina farmers immediate access to irrigation water. Mr Eagle is calling for 1000Gl of conveyance losses to be immediately attached to the Commonwealth...

Sophie Baldwin
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
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
News

Politicians call for water ministers to walk away from basin plan

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has called for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan to be ripped up, while a Victorian MP wants Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville to walk away as well. Speaking during a Budgets Estimates hearing on October 31, Mr...

Rodney Woods

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National & world

National

Man acquitted of murder walks free again

A former nightclub bouncer acquitted of murdering a Sydney schoolgirl has received a jail term for possessing a knife when he told police he’d killed her.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Unemployment up in Oct as 19,000 jobs go

The unemployment rate climbed to a seasonally adjusted 5.3 per cent in October as both full-time and part-time work contracted.

AAP Newswire
World

Gaza toll hits 26 as truce offered

Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad has offered terms for a Gaza ceasefire, saying if the terms are not met attacks could continue indefinitely.

AAP Newswire
World

Trump, Erdogan discuss missile ‘challenge’

President Donald Trump says he hopes the US and Turkey can resolve a dispute over Ankara’s purchase of a Russian missile defence system.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Spectroscope in line for Sydney trip

Spectroscope will head to Sydney for a tilt at the Villiers next month if he races well in the Mooloolaba Cup at the Sunshine Coast.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Docherty targets mid-January AFL return

Carlton co-captain Sam Docherty is targeting a mid-January return to full training after receiving treatment in the United States.

AAP Newswire
National

Climate change damaging health

The effect of climate change on health is staking up factors causing diseases, less productivity at work and even rising suicide rates, a new report says.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

De Niro to get lifetime award from SAG

Two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro will be awarded with a lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild (SAG).

AAP Newswire
National

Fourth person dies in NSW bushfires

A fourth person has died in bushfires ravaging NSW after being found in bushland northwest of Kempsey, and is believed to be a 58-year-old man who lived nearby.

AAP Newswire