Regional

Shepparton

Suzanna Sheed forced to allocate preferences for upcoming state election

Independent candidate and sitting State Member for Shepparton Suzanna Sheed has been forced to do something she has previously avoided — allocate preferences to her political opponents.

Myles Peterson

Victorian Open singles favourites

Some of the best lawn bowlers in the country will showcase their talents in Shepparton and the wider Goulburn Valley this week at the Steller Victorian Open.

Tyler Maher

Toolamba Twilight Festival offering something for everyone

There will be fun for all at the Toolamba Twilight Festival this year.

Tara Whitsed

Green waste contamination rate improves

Greater Shepparton residents have been congratulated for waste disposal efforts in recording the lowest green bin contamination rate on record of 1.1 per cent last month.

Shepparton News

Tallygaroopna Men’s Shed gets new tools

Quality craftsmanship is on show at Tallygaroopna Men’s Shed with help from new tools and equipment.

Laura Briggs

Echuca

And the rest

A LIST of the other candidates contesting the upper house seat of Northern Victoria.

Riverine Herald

Rich River croquet

Rich River

Riverine Herald

Beau and his love will keep on giving

DO YOU want to be kept on your toes by Beau?

Riverine Herald

Free family friendly Toc’ concert

ECHUCA-MOAMA music lovers are encouraged to head to Tocumwal on Saturday for the inaugural Riverbank Community Concert.

Riverine Herald

Daniel Young (SFFP)

Daniel Young (SFFP)

Riverine Herald

Finley

Addressing cost shift

Berrigan Shire Council has highlighted areas where state cost shifting is having an impact locally.

James Bennett

Berrigan veteran remembers battle

On Sunday morning at 11am, the Southern Riverina fell silent with millions across Australia and the world commemorating the 100th anniversary of the signing of the World War I armistice.

James Bennett

Curtin misses out on fairytale finish

Berrigan

Southern Riverina News

Kyabram

Don’t speed or you will pay a hefty price

AS OF November 1, fines and penalties for driving offences were increased to make sure motorists are aware of the dangers on the road.

Kyabram Free Press

Police hunt firebugs

POLICE are on the hunt for firebugs who started two grass fires in Tongala and Kyabram on Saturday morning.

Kyabram Free Press

Run chase falls short

KYABRAM has suffered another loss in Cricket Shepparton’s Haisman Shield competition despite making its highest score for the season.

Kyabram Free Press

Benalla

Reboot recycling perspective

This week is National Recycling Week (November 12 to 18) and Planet Ark is encouraging people in Benalla and across the nation to ‘‘reboot their perspective on recycling’’.

Benalla Ensign

Sam’s the man

Sam Gladstone is set to make his mark on Goorambat for the 2019 season as senior coach.

Georgia Smith

Home loan approvals fall by 1%

The number of owner-occupier mortgages approved in September dropped by 1.0per cent, in line with market expectations, as the property market sags and banks tighten lending.

Benalla Ensign

Help fight hunger

Benalla Woolworths customers can help provide a meal for Australians in need by purchasing a 50-cent token in the OzHarvest Christmas Appeal.

Benalla Ensign

Cobram

Support still strong

While Relay for Life events have petered out in some communities, it remains a treasured event for the people of Cobram and Barooga.

Cobram Courier

Fashion races to the fore

Although the storm clouds gathered above Cobram on Melbourne Cup Day, many dressed in true Melbourne Cup style and braved the threat of the weather to attend the harness racing at Cobram.

Cobram Courier

We will remember

People gathered at Cobram war memorial on Sunday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice.

Patrick Tansey

Candidate returning home

Born and raised in Burramine, Kate Doyle is returning home and contesting the Victorian election as Labor’s candidate for Ovens Valley.

Cobram Courier

Seymour

Sporting upgrade promise

Netballers, tennis players, footballers and cricketers in Broadford will be big winners if The Nationals are elected later this month, thanks to a commitment of $600000 to upgrade Harley Hammond Reserve.

Seymour Telegraph

Fire risk is real

Half of Victorians living in areas at high-risk of bushfire think the risk to their home is moderate, minor or non-existent, a CFA survey has revealed.

Seymour Telegraph

Finals kick off in darts

Finals for division one kicked off with a qualifying final between first-placed Lions and second-placed RCC 26ers.

Seymour Telegraph

Rochester

Walsh pledges help for patients

THE costs of accessing specialist health care could be eased for regional Victorians if a Liberal Nationals state government is elected, with the Coalition promising significant increases in reimbursement rates for the Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS).

Campaspe News

Campaspe golf

Campaspe

Campaspe News

Prickly pair for Anton

ROCHESTER is now firmly marked on the succulent map of Victoria after Anton Gusak’s recent win.

Kimberley Price

Remembrance Day: Local heroes keep spirit alive

AT SUNDAY’S Remembrance Day commemorations, Rochester RSL sub-branch president John Glover recognised three local heroes.

Lachlan Durling

Heathcote

Council keen to give local youth a voice

THE City of Greater Bendigo wants to hear from young people based in Heathcote who want to have a stronger voice in their community.

McIvor Times

The time Greg headed off to the cemetery...

YOU can imagine Greg Gilmore’s surprise when he got back to his hotel room and saw this photo on his phone.

Lachlan Durling

Pony club puts on a show

HEATHCOTE and District Pony Club successfully ran the Pony Club ring at the Heathcote AP&H Show on Tuesday, November 6.

McIvor Times

Tatura

Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon at Tatura

The punters were back for the annual Melbourne Cup Day lunch in Tatura last week, dressed to the nines with bubbles to share.

Tatura Guardian

Sacred Heart Primary celebrate Italian Cultural Day

Students from Sacred Heart Primary school experienced a taste of Italy at an Italian Cultural Day.

Tatura Guardian

Hilltop women’s golf

The stableford event sponsored by Mitre 10 was played in perfect sunny conditions, making for some good scores. Janette Hayward won A-grade with 37 points, closely followed by Sue Turnbull with 36 points. B-grade winner was Phyl Fiddes who had the best score of the day with 40 points. Kerry Gross, who has only recently taken up golf, had a lovely score of 36 points to be runner-up in B-grade.

Tatura Guardian

Yarrawonga

Regional Champion for Barooga

‘No stone will be left unturned in an effort to protect family food producers as well as rural business and communities.’ That is the message from a young Barooga farmer and mother as she steps up to the challenge of becoming a regional leader...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Clancy to replace Aplin

Member for Albury, Greg Aplin announced last Tuesday that Liberal Party members have chosen Bowna Vet Justin Clancy as the Albury Liberal Candidate for the March 2019 election. “Three very strong candidates put themselves forward with Justin...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

YRC tackle Head of the Goulburn

Yarrawonga Rowing Club competed at the annual regatta in Nagambie recently with a strong showing in the mixed quad sculls section. The “head of the Goulburn” is a 7.2 km race from Nagambie Lake to Tihbilk Winery. This regatta has been held for...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Fire team importance

The significance of Mulwala Explosives Factory’s Volunteer Emergency Response Team was highlighted at the official opening on Friday, November 2 of Mulwala’s new propellant manufacturing facility. Outside the front of the museum was the...

Robert Muir

Corowa

Cool Farm Initiative driving efficiencies

NSW and Victorian grain farmers interested in monitoring or reducing their greenhouse gas emissions are invited to take part in the Australian Cool Farm Initiative being delivered by Riverine Plains Inc and Central West Farming Systems, through...

Corowa Free Press

Corowa wins grand final rematch

After three straight losses seemed to derail Corowa’s season, the grand final rematch against Yackandandah at Ball Park on Saturday would prove crucial. The reigning premiers prevailed for a vital win. Things started well as Kaelan Bradtke knocked...

Corowa Free Press

Two new homes

Two new homes for Corowa, in Federation Way and Dawe Street, were among Federation Council’s 11 building permits for the four-week period to mid October. Corowa recorded two other permits, for alterations and additions in River Street and a shed...

Corowa Free Press

Sweeping reforms for tenant rights across electorate

Renting families can now make their house feel more like a home, under the NSW Government’s comprehensive reform to residential tenancy laws. Member for Albury, Greg Aplin said more than 30 per cent of the NSW population are now renting, and these...

Corowa Free Press