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Shepparton

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Andrew Fairley to be deputy chairman of new Greater Shepparton Foundation

Philanthropic activity in the Greater Shepparton region has received a considerable boost following an announcement last night at the Fairley La Trobe Lecture.

Myles Peterson
Sport

Cut the back-chat or risk missing finals

With the post-season fast approaching, the message from football’s umpires is simple — cut the back-chat or risk missing finals.

Alex Mitchell
Entertainment

Notre Dame brings Godspell to WestSide

Notre Dame Secondary College brings the much-loved musical Godspell to the stage at WestSide Performing Arts Centre from tonight.

Shepparton News
News

Marathon mums to speak in Shepparton

At the midway point of their huge year of marathons, Shepparton’s Kathy Fuller and Narelle Pell will hold a fundraiser event this month.

Tara Whitsed
Lifestyle

Mooroopna’s Education and Arts Centre’s new wall mural

A splash of colour has made its way to the walls of Mooroopna’s Education and Arts Centre.

Laura Briggs

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Echuca

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The Lead with Charmayne Allison - July 19

Tonight on The Lead with Charmayne Allison ABC comedy series Get Krack!n chooses Echuca as a filming location for its second season. Echuca-Moama Business and Trades Association president Daniel Mackrell discusses the group’s new direction, plus...

Riverine Herald
Video

Game On - Episode 18

This week on Game On, We talk to former North Melbourne Football Club premiership player Frank Gumbleton about his career. The Echuca Football Netball Club netballers reveal the secret to their success. And we look ahead to this weekend’s football...

Riverine Herald
Lifestyle

Fishing guru visiting town

Fishing around our region has not been at its best for the past few weeks.

Shepparton News
Entertainment

A hoedown at Locky

MUSICIANS from around the country as well as international guests will showcase their talents at the upcoming Lockington Country Music Festival.

Riverine Herald
News

Man extradited over violent home invasion

A MAN extradited from Queensland has faced court over charges relating to a violent home invasion and stabbing in Echuca more than two years ago.

Riverine Herald

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Finley

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Sydney students lend a helping hand in Finley

It might have been just four hours of volunteering, but Finley has benefited greatly from a large group of Sydney students offering a helping hand to the town.

Southern Riverina News
News

Dramatic Society returns to stage with Grimm show

The Berrigan Amateur Dramatic Society will return to the stage this year after a 12 month hiatus.

Southern Riverina News
Sport

Best Cats line-up to be celebrated

An exciting home game against Katandra is not the only attraction for the Finley Cats Football Netball Club this Saturday.

Southern Riverina News

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Kyabram

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KDHS celebrates NAIDOC Week with smoking ceremony

NAIDOC celebrations were held around the country last week, and in Kyabram the local health service held an event to remember ‘because of her, we can’.

Lachlan Durling
News

Extra support for families of alcoholics

KYABRAM’S Al-Anon family support has started another group.

Kyabram Free Press
Sport

Clubs weigh league switch

THERE have been some intriguing developments since Kyabram District Football League’s recent announcement it was seeking interest from clubs in neighbouring leagues to join its ranks.

Kyabram Free Press

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Benalla

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Volunteers’ efforts praised

The CFA is well known in and around Benalla, but the extent of the time and effort put in by volunteers at all times of day and night can easily go unnoticed by the wider community.

Benalla Ensign
Sport

United proves too strong

Benalla started the quarter strong, applying pressure all over the court with Shepparton United just ahead at quarter time.

Benalla Ensign
News

Soaring the Solstice

The Gliding Club of Victoria made the most of the shortest day of the year by hosting the first annual ‘‘Soaring the Skies’’ event in Benalla.

Simon Ruppert
News

We’re not safe: Ryan

Crime in Benalla has risen by more than 14 per cent since the last state election and the Nationals blame Labor’s ‘‘weak sentencing laws.’’

Benalla Ensign

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Cobram

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Appeal puts food on table

Cobram and district residents can help struggling families during winter by supporting Foodbank and Woolworths’ national appeal.

Cobram Courier
Sport

Barooga claims crucial contest in fight for finals

Barooga was presented with a chance to take a stranglehold on eighth position on the Murray Netball League ladder when it faced Congupna in round 14 and it duly obliged.

Cobram Courier
News

Josh a fresh alternative

Not everyone starts their own political party.

Cobram Courier
News

Week highlights importance of wound care

We acquire them in a range of situations, but once they are gone we rarely give them a second thought.

Cobram Courier

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Seymour

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Old school site use questioned

Concerns have been raised by Member for Euroa Steph Ryan surrounding the future of the former Seymour East Primary School site.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Restoring bridge to its glory days

The Old Goulburn River Bridge is slowly but surely being brought back to its glory days, and a $56000 allocation in this year’s Mitchell Shire Council budget will only help its cause.

Seymour Telegraph
Sport

Scintillating display on court

Echuca’s and Seymour’s clash promised plenty, but the Murray Bombers had no plans of playing a nail-biter, racing to a 24-goal win against one of the league’s top contenders.

Seymour Telegraph

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Rochester

Sport

Clubs agree on a merger

A NEW era begins — the Rochester Tigers and Rochester United cricket clubs will officially merge to form the Rochester Cricket Club.

Andrew Johnston
Sport

Heavy loss but finals all wrapped up

PUT Saturday’s result aside for a minute — what do you see?

Andrew Johnston
News

Community House staff delighted by cash boost

ROCHESTER Community House will be able to continue its vital work thanks to a funding boost from the state government.

Campaspe News
News

Crime rate edges up in Rochester

CRIME in Rochester has increased slightly in the past 12 months.

Vivienne Duck

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Heathcote

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From the O’Keefe to simply amazing

TONI Gracia (pictured at the finish of her own enduro event), who kindly acted as a volunteer at the 2018 O’Keefe Challenge, recently participated in the American Western States.

McIvor Times
News

Mandalay’s Melanie stars at big awards

WHAT is it about Heathcote and district locals kicking goals lately?

McIvor Times
Sport

Georgia’s day: Club pays tribute

THE Heathcote District Football netball League clash between Heathcote and Huntly on Saturday was dominated by purple in support of a special cause.

Michael Mattingly

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Tatura

News

Kids’ camp leaders needed

Avis Weller from Girgarre is seeking leaders for a children’s holiday camp organisation.

Laura Briggs
News

Planting for the future

The One Tree Per Child project teamed up with RiverConnect for a visit to Tatura last week with the goal of planting more than 100 plants at Lake Bartlett.

Madeleine Caccianiga
Sport

Ballers make most of stadium

Tatura Stadium was open for casual use during the school holidays including Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10am until 2pm.

Madeleine Caccianiga

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Yarrawonga

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Farmland values soar

The values of farmland in the district have more than doubled over the last two decades and larger farmers are becoming bigger. A recent report by Rural Bank indicates that northern Victoria values have soared from under $2,000 per hectare in 1997...

Jared Loughnan
News

Sixty years strong

Yarrawonga residents, Joan and John Bennell celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this Thursday, July 19. Holidaying for many years in Yarrawonga, the couple decided to make the move here permanently in 2001 from Greensborough when the last of...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
Sport

Disappointing loss for the Lions

Senior SCORES Finley 2.2, 8.7, 12.8, 17.12 ( 114) Mulwala 2.2, 2.2, 5.7, 6.10 (46) Goals: Mulwala: D. McNamara 1, H. Crossley 1, L. Davis 1, A. Froud 1, D. Robinson 1, S. Johns 1 Finley: M. Wilson 7, S. Sherwen 4, S. Kable 2, J. Allan 1, P...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

168 years’ experience retiring

Four long time serving employees of Mulwala’s Australian Munitions Thales celebrated their retirements on July 3 with over 168 years of employment finishing up. John Crosthwaite, who is the company’s longest serving employee worked at the...

Emma Prior

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Corowa

News

A picture paints 1000 words

It’s true that a picture paints one thousand words. Billy Doolan, better known as Billy Doo, might paint with small, precise, intricate lines and dots, but behind the paint lays a big, deep and meaningful message. Born in Palm Island near...

Jarryd Barca
Sport

Budding students receive brand new tennis racquets

Tiny tennis fans from Rutherglen Primary School received brand new tennis racquets last month as part of the Tennis Australia and ANZ schools initiative. ANZ’s ongoing support of the initiative has already seen 80,000 racquets delivered since...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Roos netball

A Grade Corowa Rutherglen 38 def by Lavington 51 A fantastic game, winning the second and fourth quarters. A small lapse in concentration in the third proved costly but there are lots of positives to reflect on. This team is so versatile and...

Corowa Free Press
News

Farmland values soar

The value of farmland has more than doubled over the last two decades and the larger farmers are becoming bigger. Based on Rural Bank’s third annual Australian Farmland Values Report northern Victoria values have soared from under $2,000 per...

Jared Loughnan