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Shepparton

Drum says Freedom Foods is following the law

Federal Member for Murray Damian Drum has slammed allegations more than 50 Freedom Foods employees have been wrongfully employed under skilled work visas, labelling the claims ‘‘callous’’ and ‘‘unscrupulous’’.

Alana Christensen

SJ Perry Shield preliminary finals

A shared bowling masterclass from a trio of Numurkah bowlers, have lifted the Blues to a classic win against Karramomus in the SJ Perry Shield preliminary final.

Aydin Payne

Renowned circus show coming to Mooroopna

From the thrillingly acrobatic to the comically playful, Circa’s Peepshow will be performed in Mooroopna this week.

Tara Whitsed

Euroa couple’s trip to Christchurch turns to panic

A Goulburn Valley couple was at the coalface of New Zealand’s Christchurch massacre that resulted in the death of more than 50 people on Friday last week.

Tara Whitsed

My favourite place: Ian and Jenni Coldwell

There’s a straight, dusty dirt road somewhere south of Merrigum where the world changes and time slows down.

John Lewis

Echuca

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - March 19

Local motor racing enthusiast Phil Steele is fine tuning his Clubman racing car to mark his return to Winton raceway after a 50-year hiatus

Riverine Herald

Rockets seek out Auskickers

THE Echuca Moama Rockets enter their 10th year as a club in 2019.

Andrew Johnston

Bringing landscape to life

THE FOUNDRY Arts Space has just opened its latest exhibition.

Kimberley Price

Terrific company

CELEBRATING the incredible music, performance and overall arts scene here in Echuca-Moama, Lewis Beer has produced In Good Company - A Night of Musical Theatre.

Riverine Herald

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - March 18

Moama’s Lauren Douglas is preparing to lose her long locks as part of the World’s Greatest Shave. The fourth-year uni student will shave her head on Saturday, March 16, to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation and donate her hair to Variety...

Riverine Herald

Finley

10 contest Murray

Ten candidates will contest the seat of Murray at next week’s NSW election with independents and minor parties coming forward at the last minute.

Southern Riverina News

Youth win for Lucy

Tocumwal’s Lucy Bourchier will represent the Southern Riverina at the Lions Youth of the Year District Final after winning the zone final on Sunday.

Southern Riverina News

Berrigan cricketers show off golf skills

Berrigan

Southern Riverina News

Kyabram

Litterbugs are getting trashed

PARKS Victoria rangers are encouraged by findings that two-thirds of people would report a litterer.

Riverine Herald

Shire learns to pay the piper

CAMPASPE Shire Council has vowed to remain financially sustainable in future.

Tyla Harrington

Prizes for shooters from first to fifth place

ECHUCA-MOAMA Field and Game’s 85 attendees at the recent February shoot were very fortunate as the club was sponsored by two very generous local businesses, Cox Engineering and Mayes Tyre Power, allowing the club to award prizes right down to 5th place in every grade and category.

Riverine Herald

Benalla

‘We’ll go anywhere’

Benalla Furniture Removals offers people the use of storage sheds and removalists.

Benalla Ensign

U.Golf on its way

Benalla golfing enthusiast Ron Schulz is bringing his spin on a popular sport to Benalla.

Benalla Ensign

Grants help students

Benalla Rural City Mayor and Sir Edward Weary Dunlop Benalla Memorial Committee chairman Scott Upston said he was pleased to announce funding to assist students in Benalla.

Benalla Ensign

Slowdown not down to banks: Westpac CEO

Westpac chief executive Brian Hartzer has denied banks’ post-royal commission tightening of the mortgage purse strings have led to an economic slowdown.

Benalla Ensign

Cobram

Fox bounty

The Victorian Government’s fox and wild dog bounty has started again.

Cobram Courier

Top display of tennis

Hundreds of tennis players took to the court for Cobram Lawn Tennis Club’s annual Labour Day long weekend tournament.

Cobram Courier

Local farmers are doing it tough

More than 150 people attended the Need For Feed’s northern Victoria dinner at Cobram Harness Racing Club on Sunday after a group of volunteers completed a northern Victoria and southern NSW hay run.

Cobram Courier

Cinema funding

Cobram Community Cinema Inc has secured more than $500000 in Federal Government funding, meaning the $1million project will soon be able to go ahead.

Cobram Courier

Seymour

Bernie McCarthy tributes

A real gentleman with a conscientious personality who loved to win.

Seymour Telegraph

Bolter – one of the greats

League stalwart Don Kilgour vividly remembers being in the Goulburn Valley League rooms at Benalla after the GVL had beaten fierce rival Ovens and Murray League for the first time.

Seymour Telegraph

My Jack Hammers a hat-trick

Avenel trained trotter My Jack Hammer completed a hat-trick of feature race long-shot wins last weekend, claiming the $100000 Hygain Australian Grand Prix on Saturday night at Melton.

Seymour Telegraph

Rochester

Teens making the right choices: Campaign teaches how to say no to drugs

THE Lockington Youth Activities Group is developing a campaign to support and encourage its peers to say no to alcohol and other drugs.

David Rak

Campaspe golf

Campaspe

Campaspe News

Get active this April, it could change your life

ROCHESTER and district is encouraged to get active this April.

David Rak

Bev and Val are showing the weigh

ROCHESTER Take Off Weight Naturally (TOWN) Club has two new graduates.

David Rak

Heathcote

Hunters taking aim at bounty

THE Victorian Government’s fox and wild dog bounty has resumed.

McIvor Times

Heritage grants up for grabs

HISTORICAL societies, multicultural and Indigenous groups looking to preserve locally owned collections including artefacts can apply for funding through the National Library of Australia’s 2019 Community Heritage Grants.

McIvor Times

Heathcote golf

A TOTAL of 70 men and 5 ladies took part in the Opening Day — Bob and Lorraine Gunn Trophy event at the Axedale Golf Club on Saturday, with thanks to Bendigo Mazda.

McIvor Times

Tatura

An amazing walk

Tatura residents experienced meditation of a different kind on Sunday, taking part in a labyrinth walk at Mactier Gardens.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Roll up to fete!

Sacred Heart Primary School in Tatura is gearing up for its annual school fete.

Laura Briggs

VFL bound

When Matt Shannon’s ankle snapped in half last season, his drive to climb the footballing stepladder certainly did not.

Alex Mitchell

Yarrawonga

Mulwala’s bridge survey in April

Mulwala-based residents are expected to be surveyed as to their preferred route for the new Yarrawonga Mulwala Traffic Bridge by late April. The survey will be over a four-week period where Mulwala residents will be asked to choose their preference...

Robert Muir

Easter Family Food Fair is back

After having so much fun in 2018 the Easter Family Food Fair is back and will be held on the picturesque green lawns at the Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort. Running from Good Friday through to Easter Sunday from 4pm to 10pm the fair features...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Golf’s $3500 for Godfathers

Community activities including junior sport receive such a boost from our 1973-established Godfathers Group. The group’s big golf day at Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort, raised $3500 last Sunday. “The community has received great support...

Robert Muir

Most affordable water bills

A national report card has highlighted that North East Water has the most affordable water bills in Australia. The Bureau of Meteorology’s National Performance Report 2017-18: Urban Water Utilities compares the performance of the country’s water...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Corowa

Early voting underway

Early voting for the NSW State election is underway at early voting centres across the NSW. Voters who are eligible can vote in person at an early voting centre, use iVote (internet and telephone voting) or do a postal vote. The eligibility criteri...

Corowa Free Press

Back to back for Wahgunyah Tennis

Thank you to Rutherglen Tennis Club who hosted the U15 tennis grand final. Wahgunyah won against Corowa, this is back to back for the U15 team. The one sided scores didn’t indicate the quality of tennis played by both teams. A great display of...

Corowa Free Press

History Hour Returns

The autumn history hours at the Federation Museum return with Peter Wright OAM, the first speaker for 2019. History Hour has become a regular feature at the Federation Museum, Queen Street Corowa, on the third Thursday of each month during autumn...

Corowa Free Press

30 years young

Rutherglen and District Garden Club will hold their 30th annual Autumn Flower Show on March 17. This is no mean feat for any club so the members of the Rutherglen and District Garden Club should be rightly proud of their endeavours. The members are...

Corowa Free Press