Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Awards double for Outback Theatre for Young People

Outback Theatre for Young People has been recognised for its incredible work and “genuine involvement” in the community with two awards. OTYP won the NSW Youth Work Award 2019 for Outstanding Work with Regional Young People on October 1 and the...

Olivia Duffey

6 hours ago

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

13 Nov 2019

News

Awards double for Outback Theatre for Young People

Olivia Duffey

6 hours ago

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

13 Nov 2019

Sport

Flag Ram returns

Jamie Lowe

13 Nov 2019

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

13 Nov 2019

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

13 Nov 2019

Most popular

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

09 Nov 2019

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

12 Nov 2019

News

Major collision at Curr Road intersection

POLICE have confirmed two vehicles are involved in a collision at the corners of Curr Road and Graham Road. Graham Road is currently closed to traffic between Scobie Road and Curr Road, and police are urging motorists to avoid the area. Ambulance...

Holly Tregenza

8 hours ago

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

10 Nov 2019

News

Three injured as car rolls on Cobb Hwy at Moama

THREE people have been injured in a car crash on the Cobb Highway on the northern outskirts of Moama. Police, ambulance and fire brigade units attended. The highway is not blocked to traffic in either direction. More to come

Riverine Herald

3 hours ago

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

13 Nov 2019

News

Ute rolls, no one 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

13 Nov 2019

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

13 Nov 2019

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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...

Shepparton News

15 Nov

Events

Fryers St Food Festival

Shepparton News

16 Nov

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...

Alana Christensen

17 Nov

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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

12 hours ago

News

Kyabram barber raises $540 for Fauna Park, Paint the Tank Foundation

YOU don’t have to hold a blade to someone’s throat to get them in the community spirit in Kyabram – it’s a given. Allan St barber Terry Scott knows this as he sometimes didn’t even have to get his razor and clippers out...

James Arbuthnott

6 hours ago

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

13 Nov 2019

The Lead

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - November 14

Tonight on The Lead with Charmayne Allison, Three Rivers Festival is returning to Echuca-Moama for its sixth year of touch football, music, art and Aboriginal culture. For more infomation, vist the full story: Three Rivers Festival back for its...

Riverine Herald

3 hours ago

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

13 hours ago

Cobram Courier

Making a stand against cervical cancer

After the birth of his baby brother, four-year-old Sebastian Mancini could not understand why his mother Amanda was constantly in tears, completely unaware that her life had been tipped on its head. He was too young to understand that after two...

Liam Nash

9 hours ago

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

13 Nov 2019

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

12 hours ago

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

13 Nov 2019

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

08 Nov 2019

News

Extra drought package extends to small business

The extra drought package and the inclusion of a water deal for fodder producers will help farmers, businesses and communities in rural and regional NSW struggling with the effects of drought NSW Nationals Senator, Perin Davey said. The Federal...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

5 hours ago

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

10 hours ago

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

13 Nov 2019

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Rural

News

East Gippsland man convicted on eagle poisoning charges

An East Gippsland landowner has been convicted for his involvement in the misuse of agricultural chemicals resulting in the poisoning of wedge-tailed eagles on his properties between June 2017 and April 2018. The landowner was also convicted for...

Geoff Adams

5 hours ago

Water

Regional communities to take water fight to Canberra

Food producers and their supporters demanding action to save farmers and rural communities will converge on Canberra early next month. A Convoy to Canberra is the latest event hosted by several water lobby groups across the Goulburn, Murray and...

Rodney Woods

4 hours ago

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

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

12 Nov 2019

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

12 Nov 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

Water

Basin committee has first indigenous chair

Phil Duncan will become the first indigenous person to lead the Basin Community Committee after the Murray-Darling Basin Authority board appointed him for a three-year term. The independent body is made up of basin community members representing an...

Rodney Woods

8 hours ago

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

13 Nov 2019

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

12 Nov 2019

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

9 hours ago

News

Deni man arrested for ram raids

Zoe McMaugh

04 Oct 2019

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

01 Nov 2019

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

10 hours ago

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

06 Nov 2019

News

Deni man arrested for ram raids

Zoe McMaugh

04 Oct 2019

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

9 hours ago

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National & world

National

NSW music festival licensing bill passes

NSW parliament has passed a controversial music festivals licensing regime which aims to address concerns about drug use at festivals.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Finance

Daimler looks to Mercedes jobs for savings

Daimler is looking to save more than one billion euros through job cuts at Mercedes-Benz as tougher emissions rules hit the German car maker’s profits.

AAP Newswire

4 minutes ago

World

HK students hunker down for showdown

As protesters hunker down and Hong Kong remains paralysed for a fourth day, a newspaper has indicated the government is going to announce a weekend curfew.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

World

Clashes test new Bolivian leader

Protesters have clashed with security forces on the streets of the Bolivian capital La Paz after President Evo Morales resigned under pressure.

AAP Newswire

8 hours ago

Horse Racing

Appleby with two strong chances at Sandown

English trainer Charlie Appleby has only had one starter in Melbourne this spring but could end the carnival on a winning note with two chances at Sandown.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago