EDITOR'S PICKS

National

ABC, SBS meeting competition obligations

Australia’s national broadcasters - the ABC and SBS - are meeting their competitive neutrality requirements, an inquiry has found.

AAP Newswire

Grimshaw wins CVBD title

Deniliquin Bowling Club’s Jill Grimshaw has won her way through to the next round of the Victorian State singles championship.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Plan presented

Benalla and its surrounding villages will continue to support clean, renewable energy with Benalla Rural City Council giving planing permission to another solar farm project — in Winton.

Simon Ruppert

Council endorses library demands

Funding for public libraries continues to be a concern for Murray River Council.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Council endorses library demands

Funding for public libraries continues to be a concern for Murray River Council.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

World

NZ vigils for slain UK woman Grace Millane

The family of British backpacker Grace Millane is preparing to take her body home following an outpouring of grief in New Zealand over her death.

AAP Newswire

Gulpa stalwart retires

After 28 years at Gulpa Preschool Karyn Bull will step away from her role next week.

Jamie Lowe

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

Finance

Westpac cops first strike on executive pay

Westpac chairman Lindsay Maxsted has conceded the bank will suffer a first strike in a shareholder protest against its remuneration report.

AAP Newswire

World

NZ vigils for slain UK woman Grace Millane

The family of British backpacker Grace Millane is preparing to take her body home following an outpouring of grief in New Zealand over her death.

AAP Newswire

Gulpa stalwart retires

After 28 years at Gulpa Preschool Karyn Bull will step away from her role next week.

Jamie Lowe

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

Finance

Westpac cops first strike on executive pay

Westpac chairman Lindsay Maxsted has conceded the bank will suffer a first strike in a shareholder protest against its remuneration report.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

Education

Invergordon Primary School reaching end of an era

Invergordon Primary School approaches the end of an era at the completion of the school year.

Laura Briggs

06 Dec 2018

‘ 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

Horror stories don’t have to be written: Angela’s miracle comeback defied her doctors

A special road toll report by senior writer IVY JENSEN WHEN Angela Nuss was crushed in a horrific car smash, doctors doubted she would pull through. But she was determined not to become just another statistic in our ongoing road toll tragedy. Two...

Ivy Jensen

07 Dec 2018

Horror stories don’t have to be written: PTSD plagues Darren after horror crash

AS A POLICE officer for almost three decades, Darren George has seen his fair share of road trauma. But it never prepared him for the real thing — being a statistic. Thankfully not a fatality. But the trauma and guilt the Echuca police man...

Ivy Jensen

07 Dec 2018

He’s bringing back the community focus

It’s been 147 years since locals first poured into Tallarook Hotel for an ice-cold beer and a delicious meal.

Seymour Telegraph

07 Dec 2018

Moment’s neglect in water can lead to drowning

Water Safety Victoria is focusing its water safety message on the at-risk groups of toddlers, older people and some men.

Tara Whitsed

6 hours ago

Creek feelings were made clear

‘‘Because the community directly expressed its opinions, I believe the Department of Industry Water has decided to step back from its proposal and listen to our alternatives.’’

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

National

Gangland widow wants house sale stopped

Gangland widow Roberta Williams wants to stop the tax office from selling a property after fallout from the Lawyer X revelations.

AAP Newswire

Galleries

Water Waves Aqua Aerobics enjoyed at Tatura

Tatura residents were out to make waves yesterday at their weekly water waves aqua aerobics class, designed to strengthen all major muscle groups while having fun.

Madeleine Caccianiga

World

Trump says not concerned about impeachment

US President Donald Trump has said he is unconcerned about the threat of impeachment since he has not done anything wrong.

AAP Newswire

4 hours ago

Dairy

Murray Goulburn’s former managing director fined over milk price crash

The former manager director of Murray Goulburn Co-operative has been slugged with a $200000 penalty in relation to false and misleading claims made during the 2016 milk price crash, yet many former suppliers say the fine does not reflect the harm caused.

Alana Christensen

Local

Council endorses library demands

Funding for public libraries continues to be a concern for Murray River Council.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Gulpa stalwart retires

After 28 years at Gulpa Preschool Karyn Bull will step away from her role next week.

Jamie Lowe

Grimshaw wins CVBD title

Deniliquin Bowling Club’s Jill Grimshaw has won her way through to the next round of the Victorian State singles championship.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Creek feelings were made clear

‘‘Because the community directly expressed its opinions, I believe the Department of Industry Water has decided to step back from its proposal and listen to our alternatives.’’

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Junior tennis

The scorching heat on Saturday morning didn’t stop Deniliquin Junior Lawn Tennis Club’s future stars from coming along to play and meeting coach Jake Howe.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Water audit directive

Farmers have purchased more than $750,000 in water in the region in the last week while the state’s Department of Industry Water undertakes a comprehensive assessment of loss rates that it says ‘‘will take some time’’.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Rhinos finals chances dented against Purps

Deni Rhinos’ Division One side’s chances of featuring in the Murray Valley Cricket Association finals took a massive blow following a round eight loss to Nathalia on Saturday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Release the report

Concern is mounting about the contents of a report on which decisions will be made that are going to have a huge impact on regional communities.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Christmas themed disco

Edward Public School’s P&C Disco night was described as a ‘‘lovely way to finish the year’’ as students approach the end of term four.

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

Eagles continue late climb up Twilight tennis ladder

Legal Eagles have continued their resurrection in the Deniliquin Lawn Tennis Club’s twilight competition with a massive win over Agspares in the second last round before finals last Wednesday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Blighty, Mayrung community tea

Blighty and Mayrung showed their community strength on Friday night for a special Christmas party at the Blighty Recreation Reserve.

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

Moment’s neglect in water can lead to drowning

Water Safety Victoria is focusing its water safety message on the at-risk groups of toddlers, older people and some men.

Tara Whitsed

6 hours ago

Swinging for an important cause

THE Longest Day will be just that for Jeramie Hipworth and Winston Waters.

Kyabram Free Press

Expo success

Yooralla customers recently supported the organisation of, and participated in, the Benalla Disability and Seniors Expo.

Benalla Ensign

Plan presented

Benalla and its surrounding villages will continue to support clean, renewable energy with Benalla Rural City Council giving planing permission to another solar farm project — in Winton.

Simon Ruppert

Shire’s ‘mo’ rivalry

Twelve Berrigan Shire staff members showed their support towards men’s mental health by grow moustaches for Movember.

Southern Riverina News

Day of quilting, festive cheer

Cobram Quilters Club hosted the Regional Christmas Quilting Gathering at Yarroweyah memorial hall on December 3.

Cobram Courier

Enjoy movie night and glass of wine

Mitchelton Winery is opening up its slopes for a starlit viewing of Christmas classic Home Alone.

Seymour Telegraph

Community bank makes presents felt

IT WAS the Elmore/Lockington/Rochester Community Bank branches’ birthdays, but it was the community that went home with the presents.

Campaspe News

Stand by for a ‘Santa selfie’

HE IS red and round with beard and happy smile. Santa – or at least, his life-size replica — has arrived in Heathcote, just in time for Christmas.

McIvor Times

Tatura Primary School Tabloid Sports Carnival

Tatura Primary School students enjoyed a day of activity and teamwork with Mooroopna Primary School last week for the Tabloid Sports Carnival after it was washed out last month.

Madeleine Caccianiga

8 hours ago

Seeking drought support

Federation Council will apply to be included in the Federal Government drought supports program and seek a Natural Disaster Declaration. Mayor Pat Bourke raised the subject at council’s monthly meeting on September 18. His Mayoral Minute motion...

Robert Muir

Morris Wines named best fortified producer

Award-winning Australian winery Morris Wines, renowned for producing world-class fortified wines and full flavoured dry red wines, has been recognised by the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) as 2018 Fortified Producer of...

Corowa Free Press

8 hours ago

GVBD midweek pennant round nine wrap

Goulburn Valley Bowls Division midweek pennant action wrapped up for the year yesterday, with the competition set to resume on January 15.

Tyler Maher

5 hours ago

Rural

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

Water

Farmers desperate for water

‘‘If nothing changes family farms are going to disappear; people will really start to struggle.’’

Country News

Animal Health

Is it too hot in the ‘kitchen’?

SUMMER IS almost here, and there will be some consistently high temperatures as well as some very hot days coming, especially in some of our warmer regions. Unfortunately, heat and sunlight can be an enemy of many products used on farms. One of the...

Rod Dyson

Dairy

Murray Goulburn’s former managing director fined over milk price crash

Alana Christensen

Livestock

Sheep exports banned in northern summer

Australian livestock exporters have written to Western Australian sheep producers, advising of a new three-month ban on sheep shipments to the Middle East during the Northern Hemisphere summer.

Country News

8 hours ago

Markets

Feeding Asia’s growing appetite for cheese

THE RACE is on to win market share in Asia’s cheese market, with the region offering “a compelling growth opportunity” for Australian dairy exporters in the medium term, according to a recently released report. Despite the robust growth...

Dairy News

Mountain pygmy possum numbers recovering

A tiny possum is on the way back from extinction in north-eastern Victoria.

Country News

Horticulture

Cherry disease risk lowered with the dry weather

Despite most farmers praying for rain for most of the year, cherry growers across the region have enjoyed the dry conditions.

Rodney Woods

06 Dec 2018

Dairy

Valuable youth camp returns

Young people with a passion for bovines are being urged to apply for Australia’s National Dairy Youth Camp.

Country News

Country News

Damara ewes stolen

Police are seeking assistance in relation to the theft of 70 pure-bred Damara ewes from a property on Orr Rd, Murchison.

Country News

6 hours ago

Machinery & Products

Turning up the heat on reliable machinery

CHALLENGING WEATHER conditions are testing the mettle of farmers. But as is often the case, testing times also bring out the best in producers — and the machinery they rely on to get the job done. North-west NSW farmer Tony Wilson and his family...

Dairy News

Management

Seeing red at global gathering

RED DAIRY cattle breeders, breed organisations and genetics company representatives from around the world will converge on Australia next March for a global event designed to bring red cattle breeds together. The International Red Dairy Breed...

Dairy News

Water

‘Enough is enough’

Victorian irrigators continue to bear the brunt of environmental obligations under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, delivering almost three-quarters of the environmental water in a dry year.

Alana Christensen

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

4 hours ago

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

Rural crime survey released

Almost 90 per cent of property stolen from farms is never recovered, with a new statewide rural crime survey revealing widespread under-reporting and a lack of confidence in police.

Country News

7 hours ago