News Telstra outage ‘unacceptable’ A second Telstra outage in Deniliquin yesterday is expected to be the last the community will have to endure as part of mobile phone coverage upgrades. Zoe McMaugh 13 Dec 2019 13 Dec 2019
Sport Rough road trip for DBC Deniliquin Bowling Club’s Division One Midweek Pennant side had a rough trip to Moama last week, returning home with a 24 shot loss. Deni only managed one rink win in the 89 to 65 round seven defeat. Linda Harris skipped her rink of Graham Nisbet... Jamie Lowe 11 Dec 2019 11 Dec 2019
News Deni teams help raise $150,000 in car rally Four Deniliquin teams have helped raise almost $150,000 for district health charities as part of the third annual Hay Rust ‘n’ Dust Outback Rally. The main beneficiaries of the rally are CanAssist, Angel Flight and Cancer Research Australi... Olivia Duffey 15 Dec 2019 15 Dec 2019
Sport Peppin continue win streak Deniliquin Lawn Tennis Club’s Wednesday Twilight competition saw players eager to get on the grass courts to enjoy the warm weather. The standard of tennis in the first sets across all courts was excellent to see with an array of tough rallies... Jamie Lowe 11 Dec 2019 11 Dec 2019
Sport Peppin continue win streak Deniliquin Lawn Tennis Club’s Wednesday Twilight competition saw players eager to get on the grass courts to enjoy the warm weather. The standard of tennis in the first sets across all courts was excellent to see with an array of tough rallies... Jamie Lowe 11 Dec 2019 11 Dec 2019
News Rent struggles, even in Deni A large number of families are struggling to afford rent in Deniliquin, despite the town ranking as one of the most affordable towns in Australia for rentals. According to the Rental Affordability Index, Deniliquin is listed as “affordable” or... Jamie Lowe 15 Dec 2019 15 Dec 2019
Sport Fives still alive RSL Bowling Club had all of their sides at home against Rich River on Saturday with Division Five the only winner for the local club. Division Five scored a 13 shot win overall, winning on both rinks in the Campaspe Valley Bowls Division round seven... Jamie Lowe 11 Dec 2019 11 Dec 2019
News Nine men arrested after 18 properties searched over alleged illegal activity Nine men have been arrested and 18 properties across Shepparton, Mooroopna, Kialla and Muckatah searched as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged criminal activities of the Outlaws motorcycle gang. Shepparton News 10 Dec 2019 10 Dec 2019
News Mother and son severely burnt in Moama boat fire About four people are believed to have been burnt in a boat fire on the Murray River at Moama this afternoon. They were taken to Echuca hospital with what is believed to be minor injuries. Ivy Jensen 14 Dec 2019 14 Dec 2019
Breaking News Drysdale goes public about departure from Echuca United ECHUCA United Football Netball Club and A grade premiership coach Lisa Drysdale have parted company just weeks after her re-appointment for the 2020 season. Andrew Johnston 11 Dec 2019 11 Dec 2019
News Kyabram man jailed over trying to procure teenage girl for sexual activity A KYABRAM man who procured a teenage girl - whose profile was operated by police - for sexual activity through social media has been jailed for one year. Sean O’Halloran, 29, pleaded guilty in Bendigo County Court on Tuesday to using a carriage... Ivy Jensen 12 Dec 2019 12 Dec 2019
News One year on, Uber proves no match for local taxi service It’s been almost a year since Uber announced it was expanding into Shepparton, generating concern and anger from local taxi services. Holly Tregenza 09 Dec 2019 09 Dec 2019
News Schoolies Week with a difference Spending her post-VCE holidays on the family farm at Blighty would have been an easy choice for Ashleigh Simpson. It is what she would normally do at the end of the school year, but Ashleigh chose to undertake community service instead; in Nepal... Olivia Duffey 14 Dec 2019 14 Dec 2019
News Christmas Bowl helping people for 70 years The local community is being encouraged to donate to the ‘Christmas Bowl’, to help communities threatened by conflict and disaster around the world. It is the 70th year of this Christmas tradition, which is supported by most Christian churches... Olivia Duffey 13 Dec 2019 13 Dec 2019
News Celebrate Christmas in Waring Gardens Everyone is invited to join with the community and celebrate Christmas this weekend. A wonderful evening of Christmas festivities will be hosted in the heart of Deniliquin, in the Waring Gardens, on Sunday, December 15. The Edward River Community... Daniel Hughes 13 Dec 2019 13 Dec 2019
Events Nature Trail Animal Detectives What: Join an interactive nature scavenger hunt with real animal interactions scattered throughout the activity and where participants receive clues on where to find animals in their habitats. When: 10 am to 11:30 am. Where: Australian Botanical... 15 Ilias Bakalla 15 Dec
Events SAM Little Hands - December What: There is messy fun with paint and clay to be had for budding artists at SAM. Art Smocks provided. Ideal for toddlers and pre-schoolers 0-4 years, children must be accompanied by an adult. When: 10.30 am to 11.15 am Where: Shepparton Art... 18 Ilias Bakalla 18 Dec
Events Carols At Mactier Gardens, Tatura What: Starting with stalls and activities, attendees are invited to bring own food, chairs and rugs. There will be a barbecue, fairy floss and ice-cream. Carols will begin at 7 pm. When: 5 pm to 9 pm. Where: Mactier Gardens, Hogans St. Cost: Free... 18 Ilias Bakalla 18 Dec
Events Mooroopna New Year’s Eve Festival The Mooroopna New Year’s Eve Festival is a family event. Come and join us in celebrating the New Year @ John Gray Oval at the Mooroopna Recreation Reserve. Entry is free. The street parade kicks off the celebrations at 6.30pm from the service... 31 Shepparton News 31 Dec
News Shepparton leaders respond to climate change challenge During the next few weeks, The News will run a series of interviews with community leaders about their views on climate change. We asked four questions: 1: What is your position on global warming and climate change? 2: Are we doing enough to... John Lewis 2 hours ago 2 hours ago
News Santa’s new sled at Kyabram Tyre Service IT SEEMS the big man has traded his sleigh in for a sled this Christmas - and he’s given it a new paint job and exhaust too. Santa has the staff at Kyabram Tyre Service, who recently moved locations, to thank for his new set of wheels which he will... James Arbuthnott 25 minutes ago 25 minutes ago
News Benalla Hospital Auxiliary given Benalla Garden Club donation Benalla Hospital Auxiliaty members Marg Castles, Sue Berry and Barbara Jennings accept a $685 donation from the Benalla Garden Club. The funds were raised at various open gardens held as part of the Benalla Festival last month Simon Ruppert 25 minutes ago 25 minutes ago
News Accused killer driver bailed to spend Christmas in Echuca A P-PLATER charged over a horror crash that killed a mother has been released on bail to spend Christmas with his family in Echuca. Macaulay Gray, 20, is charged with dangerous driving causing death after a crash at Seaford on December 5 killed Rose... Ivy Jensen 25 minutes ago 25 minutes ago
News One per cent of festival charged A man allegedly carrying 75 MDMA tablets, speed and cocaine is one of more than 95 people charged with drug offences at this year’s Strawberry Fields music festival. A high-visibility police operation commenced at Strawberry Fields festival at... Southern Riverina News 13 Dec 2019 13 Dec 2019
News New branding for NCN Health Cobram’s local health service is set for new branding. A new logo for NCN Health is described as embracing the identities of Numurkah, Cobram and Nathalia. The new logo’s design follows feedback received from staff, during community... Cobram Courier 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
News New Anglican minister after two year wait A priest in charge has been appointed at the Anglican Parish of Central Goulburn after almost two years without one. Locum priests have provided support for the parish on a regular basis while the parish has been without a priest in charge. Reverend... David Rak 13 Dec 2019 13 Dec 2019
News Bendigo police investigating series of grass fires BENDIGO police are investigating a series of grass fires that occurred in the Elmore area yesterday. Emergency services responded to two fires in Avonmore about 3.30pm in the vicinity of Lanmore Rd and Elmore-Barnadown Rd. The fire burned through... Campaspe News 14 Dec 2019 14 Dec 2019
News Crafty business: Court House entices local Christmas spend An inconspicuous entrance gives way to what you might expect of a courthouse built in 1863: lofty ceilings and oodles of natural light. Since its inception in 1994, Heathcote Court House Crafts has made its home in the building, which has... Vanessa Wiltshire 11 Dec 2019 11 Dec 2019
Galleries A merry time had Tatura Senior Citizens lunch Pumpkin soup, ham, cranberry sauce, pudding, custard and some bad jokes created a special early Christmas day lunch for Tatura Senior Citizens Club. More than 30 seniors gathered at their club house on Wednesday and tucked into a three-course lunch... Morgan Dyer 13 Dec 2019 13 Dec 2019
News Train passengers caught up in pay dispute North East train line passengers will face delays and 24 hours of cancelled trains in the busy Christmas period as the Victorian Government continues to war with the state’s transport union according to Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy. “The... Yarrawonga Chronicle 14 Dec 2019 14 Dec 2019
News Preschool excels in all facets A local not-for-profit preschool that works tirelessly every year to survive has proven that passion is the main ingredient to success, after excelling in all areas of a national assessment of the school. Corowa Preschool has excelled in all seven... Rhys Williams 13 Dec 2019 13 Dec 2019
Sport Special link established between Lachie’s Legacy and local track Just before 7.06 pm on Monday, December 2, a contingent of family and friends were celebrating the first victory of greyhoun0d 0Lachie’s Legacy. The momentous win came at Shepparton, in the first race of the 12-race meeting, leaving a special... Aydin Payne 12 Dec 2019 12 Dec 2019
News NSW takes advice on leaving the MDBA The NSW water minister has confirmed the state has received legal clearance to walk away from the Murray-Darling Basin Plan — if it chooses to do so. Melinda Pavey last week confirmed the coalition government had sought legal advice on its... Geoff Adams 13 Dec 2019 13 Dec 2019
Water Water for Fodder program opens Farmers in the southern Murray-Darling Basin can apply to purchase water at a discounted rate from 10am today. Eligible farmers can buy up to two 50Ml parcels at $100 per megalitre and Federal Water and Drought Minister David Littleproud said the... Rodney Woods 11 Dec 2019 11 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 11 Oct 2019
Dairy Coles reimburses milk suppliers Supermarket giant Coles has been forced to pay $5 million to a group of farmers after accusations it short-changed them on a scheme to provide drought relief. Geoff Adams 10 Dec 2019 10 Dec 2019
Livestock Red meat industry set to benefit from new pasture grass research Australia’s red meat industry is set to benefit from new pasture grass research focused on increasing its production and profitability and helping to safeguard it in a changing climate. Agriculture Victoria research scientists have generated... Rodney Woods 10 Dec 2019 10 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 04 Oct 2019
News Tongala delivers hay to Queensland farm A B-double full of hay arrived at a cattle farm in the Western Downs town of Glenmorgan, Queensland, on Friday, November 22. The truck and trailer had travelled more than 1000 km from Tongala to the town of about 150 people, destined for the... James Arbuthnott 10 Dec 2019 10 Dec 2019
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 04 Dec 2019
Dairy Chinese company buys Lion dairy labels The Chinese dairy heavyweight behind the $1.5 billion bid for organic infant formula maker Bellamy’s Australia has agreed to acquire another of Australia’s biggest dairy operations. China Mengniu Dairy will pay Japanese beverage giant Kirin... Geoff Adams 09 Dec 2019 09 Dec 2019
News Native grasses can improve soil health, says GBCMA There’s no better time than now to identify the flowering native grasses in your paddocks and find out how they can improve soil health and productivity, according to Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority’s land health... Rodney Woods 13 Dec 2019 13 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 04 Oct 2019
Management A simple plan for Australia’s food bowl Brad Collins believes western Victoria is the best dairy farming land in Australia, and will only continue to grow in stature. Dairy News 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Water NVIC criticise VFF’s leadership The VFF has launched a 10-point plan to help restore the balance between irrigated agriculture and the environment in the Murray-Darling Basin. VFF Water Council chair Richard Anderson said the new 10-point plan provided solutions to major problems... Rodney Woods 11 Dec 2019 11 Dec 2019
Cropping SunRice slashes jobs The Federal Government must develop a “bail-out package” for SunRice. That’s the message from NSW Member for Murray Helen Dalton, following the announcement last week another 100 jobs would be lost from the Deniliquin and Leeton rice mills... Zoe McMaugh 09 Dec 2019 09 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 04 Oct 2019
News Irrigators sold down the river Oh Damian, oh Damian — how could you? I refer to (Federal Member for Nicholls) Damian Drum’s plan to force the environmental water holder to sell water held in their name back to farmers. Damian, you support a corrupt 100 per cent carryover... Rodney Woods 13 Dec 2019 13 Dec 2019
National Drought and bushfires weigh down economy The latest federal budget update shows the ongoing drought and bushfires are having a big impact on exports and farm incomes. AAP Newswire 32 minutes ago 32 minutes ago
Finance Woolies to cop AGM spray over wage scandal Woolworths is likely to face shareholder angst over its $300 million wages scandal when the supermarket giant holds its AGM in Sydney on Monday. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
World British PM vows a speedy Brexit Boris Johnson’s reelected Conservative Party will unite in Britain’s parliament on Monday as plans to leave the EU begin in earnest. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
World UK Labour’s McDonnell ‘owns’ election loss British Labour’s John McDonnell has apologised for the party’s catastrophic election result, saying he “owns the disaster”. AAP Newswire 2 hours ago 2 hours ago
Horse Racing Meagher on winning wave with Trevelyan Trainer Chris Meagher believes Eagle Farm winner Trevelyan can be a major player in the $250,000 The Wave. AAP Newswire 18 hours ago 18 hours ago
AFL Star Magpie Beams steps away from AFL Collingwood veteran Dayne Beams has taken an indefinite break from the AFL to concentrate on his mental health. AAP Newswire 13 Dec 2019 13 Dec 2019
National Key spending, savings in budget update Here is a rundown of the federal government’s key spending and saving measures since the pre-election budget update. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Entertainment Former Chili Peppers guitarist rejoins Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced that their old guitar player John Frusciante is rejoining the band. AAP Newswire 54 minutes ago 54 minutes ago
National Govt now sees budget surplus at $5bln Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s latest budget and economic forecasts in his mid-year review. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
