EDITOR'S PICKS

Omega-3s can cut premature births: study

A new study has found Omega 3 supplements can cut the risk of premature births.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

Other boats will give ski spectacular a wide berth

SATURDAY’s Barrie Beehag will result in closures for areas of the Murray River.

Riverine Herald

Keep river clean: Rotary

Five boat loads of rubbish were collected by Deniliquin Rotary during its organised Edward River clean up on Sunday.

Abbey Flanagan

‘Not knowing is the worst part’

THE wife of a missing Bunnaloo man never believed in limbo.

Ivy Jensen

‘Not knowing is the worst part’

THE wife of a missing Bunnaloo man never believed in limbo.

Ivy Jensen

US mail bomb suspect pleads not guilty

Authorities had previously linked mail bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc to more than a dozen mail bombs around the US..

AAP Newswire

49 minutes ago

Send us your news

Send us your news! Births, graduations, weddings and events are just some of the special events in our community. We would love to be able to share these moments with our readers online and in print – you can upload your images below. You can also...

Riverine Herald

20 Aug 2018

Avenel community raise funds for NSW drought

Nearly $20000 has been raised by the small community of Avenel to assist drought-affected farmers in north-western NSW.

Rodney Woods

Finance

Coles set for ASX after demerger vote

Coles should debut on the ASX on November 21 after Wesfarmers shareholders voted to demerge the supermarket giant into a $20 billion stand-alone business

AAP Newswire

11 hours ago

US mail bomb suspect pleads not guilty

Authorities had previously linked mail bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc to more than a dozen mail bombs around the US..

AAP Newswire

49 minutes ago

Send us your news

Riverine Herald

20 Aug 2018

Avenel community raise funds for NSW drought

Nearly $20000 has been raised by the small community of Avenel to assist drought-affected farmers in north-western NSW.

Rodney Woods

Finance

Coles set for ASX after demerger vote

Coles should debut on the ASX on November 21 after Wesfarmers shareholders voted to demerge the supermarket giant into a $20 billion stand-alone business

AAP Newswire

11 hours ago

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Breaking News

Man charged after drug warrant

UPDATE: Police have executed a search warrant at Hovell St, Echuca. During the search of the premises, police located a suspicious item. The Bomb Response Unit is attending to conduct a safety check. There is no evacuation needed and no danger to...

Vivienne Duck

Riverine Herald

Echuca hospital deeply saddened by Daniel Christidis’ death

ECHUCA Regional Health staff have been left shocked and saddened by the death of former surgical registrar Daniel Christidis in a shark attack on Monday. Mr Christidis, 33, died in North Queensland after he was attacked while paddleboarding in the...

Charmayne Allison

10 Nov 2018

Riverine Herald

MOAMA MURDERS: POYNTON SENTENCED TO 24 YEARS

JOELENE Joyce saw her partner gunned down on a dark and lonely NSW country road before desperately running for her life, even after she had been seriously wounded by the assailant. Daniel Poynton continued to chase the terrified woman in the...

AAP Newswire

Tongala and Kyabram fires deliberately lit

POLICE are on the hunt for firebugs who started two grass fires in Tongala and Kyabram on Saturday morning. Detective Senior Constable Troy Wickham of Campaspe Criminal Investigation Unit said the roadside fires, at Day Rd, Tongala, between Finlay...

Ivy Jensen

Dynamic duo take charge

STICK with what you know as you pursue the ultimate success.

Andrew Johnston

Campaign for the seat of Shepparton turns negative

The tone of Shepparton’s election campaign dropped this week with the introduction of underhanded tactics and televised attack ads.

Myles Peterson

The Lead

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - November 15

Tonight on The Lead with Charmayne Allison we meet a group of golfing ladies help women in need

Riverine Herald

‘PM’s embassy decision will rile radicals’

Australia’s Muslim neighbours have warned PM Scott Morrison the decision to move the embassy to Jerusalem will give radicals an excuse to launch attacks.

AAP Newswire

4 hours ago

Galleries

Remembrance Day Echuca-Moama

Remembrance Day 2018 in Echuca-Moam

Vivienne Duck

May vows to fight for her Brexit deal

Britain’s Theresa May has vowed to fight for her Brexit deal as the only way to avoid “deep and grave uncertainty” despite the opposition of her own party.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

Levy benefits trickle in

THE BENEFITS of Australia’s 10-cent milk levy are starting to drip through to Queensland dairy farmers, but it isn’t providing the flow of relief cash that farmers wanted. The Queensland Dairy Organisation is continuing to argue the 10-cent levy...

Dairy News

Local

‘Not knowing is the worst part’

THE wife of a missing Bunnaloo man never believed in limbo.

Ivy Jensen

Send us your news

Riverine Herald

20 Aug 2018

Other boats will give ski spectacular a wide berth

SATURDAY’s Barrie Beehag will result in closures for areas of the Murray River.

Riverine Herald

The Lead

The Lead with Charmayne Allison - November 15

Tonight on The Lead with Charmayne Allison we meet a group of golfing ladies help women in need

Riverine Herald

Education

A Solid garden initiative has this school sparkling

THE gardens at Echuca Specialist School will be looking brighter thanks to Bunnings and Rock Solid Garden Supplies.

Riverine Herald

Entertainment

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

Right medicine to pharmacy success

MOAMA Village Pharmacy’s Alice Vanderpol can proudly say she is the best in her field in Australia.

Riverine Herald

22 hours ago

Still room to chip in for Apex

THERE are just a few more days until the Apex Club of Echuca Moama’s golf day.

Riverine Herald

20 hours ago

GMW is going hi-tech for major cost savings

A REAL-TIME monitoring system is helping Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) find efficiencies and savings when it comes to maintaining more than $5.1 billion of assets and 10,000km of channels, drains and pipes.

Riverine Herald

22 hours ago

Golden days ahead for our southern pygmy perch

IT MAY look like a funky goldfish but the southern pygmy perch is more than that. Much more.

Riverine Herald

23 hours ago

It’s all systems go for Gunbower

GUNBOWER’s Harness Racing Club is ready for its moment in the sun.

Riverine Herald

20 hours ago

Lifestyle

Donkey shelter on show

TAKE a trip out to the Tongala Donkey Shelter for their open day on Sunday, December 2.

Riverine Herald

15 Nov 2018

Real Estate

Find your place

For Sale |

197 Annesley Street, Echuca

For Sale | $469,000

16 Mayflower Court, Moama

For Sale |

Moira Station, Cobb Highway, Moama/Mathoura

Automotive

For Sale | $63,990 Drive Away LMCT 11422

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT

For Sale | $38,990 Drive Away LMCT 11422

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Diesel

For Sale | $12,990 Drive Away LMCT 11422

2013 Jeep Compass Sport Auto

Opinion

‘Duck shooting is cruel, offensive and a deterrent for tourists’

In a less than inspiring election promise, Mr Walsh offers Victoria a “clean up” of 200 odd state game reserves and then handing over of their management to Game Management Authority (GMA). He seems to have missed the fact that less than 0.8 per...

Christine Anderson

Walking with Christ you don’t walk alone

CHRISTIAN tradition has constantly kept the month of November as a time when we particularly remember those who have gone before us.

Riverine Herald

Hear the real message not just the white noise

I HAVE found myself with a common reply whenever a friend texts me to see how I am going.

Riverine Herald

02 Nov 2018

Why you can run towards your roar

YOU know those dates that get permanently etched into your memory?

Riverine Herald

27 Oct 2018

‘Duck shooting is cruel, offensive and a deterrent for tourists’

Christine Anderson

Walking with Christ you don’t walk alone

CHRISTIAN tradition has constantly kept the month of November as a time when we particularly remember those who have gone before us.

Riverine Herald

Hear the real message not just the white noise

I HAVE found myself with a common reply whenever a friend texts me to see how I am going.

Riverine Herald

02 Nov 2018

‘Duck shooting is cruel, offensive and a deterrent for tourists’

Christine Anderson

Walking with Christ you don’t walk alone

CHRISTIAN tradition has constantly kept the month of November as a time when we particularly remember those who have gone before us.

Riverine Herald

Hear the real message not just the white noise

I HAVE found myself with a common reply whenever a friend texts me to see how I am going.

Riverine Herald

02 Nov 2018

Why you can run towards your roar

YOU know those dates that get permanently etched into your memory?

Riverine Herald

27 Oct 2018

Galleries

Galleries

Remembrance Day Echuca-Moama

Remembrance Day 2018 in Echuca-Moam

Vivienne Duck

Galleries

Melbourne Cup Day at Echuca

All the action from the Moama Bowling Club Melbourne Cup Day at Echuca including the Junction Moama Fashions on the Field

Riverine Herald

07 Nov 2018

Riverine Herald

Halloween

Halloween 2018

Vivienne Duck

05 Nov 2018

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EVENTS

Benalla Lakeside Craft & Farmers Market

Every fourth Saturday of the month including January. All funds raised are donated to the Benalla Community. Make it Bake it Grow it Sew it

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Ruth Jellif

24 Nov

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

25 Nov

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

25 Nov

Wallan Olde Time Market

The Wallan Olde Time Market is run by the Wallan Scout Group as a fund raising solution for providing funds for quality scouting in the township of Wallan. The market features new and used items from brica-a-brac, garden products, cakes, tools...

Country News

8 Dec

Regional

Campaign for the seat of Shepparton turns negative

The tone of Shepparton’s election campaign dropped this week with the introduction of underhanded tactics and televised attack ads.

Myles Peterson

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

Can you give hope this Christmas?

With Christmas right around the corner, The Salvation Army is encouraging Benalla locals to reach out and connect with their community.

Benalla Ensign

Keep river clean: Rotary

Five boat loads of rubbish were collected by Deniliquin Rotary during its organised Edward River clean up on Sunday.

Abbey Flanagan

Addressing cost shift

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

James Bennett

18 hours ago

We will remember

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

Patrick Tansey

16 hours ago

Mobile blackspot funding promise

Mobile blackspots continue to be a problem in areas across the region, but if the Coalition is elected later this month, things might change.

Seymour Telegraph

15 hours ago

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

13 Nov 2018

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

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

22 hours ago

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

2 hours ago

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

Former national champion Andrew Blackwell stars at Rushworth Speedway

The modified sedans brought their show to Rushworth on Saturday night and it was twice national champion Andrew Blackwell who won a close-fought battle in the final against Mildura’s Martin Hawson.

Shepparton News

Rural

Avenel community raise funds for NSW drought

Nearly $20000 has been raised by the small community of Avenel to assist drought-affected farmers in north-western NSW.

Rodney Woods

Water

ABC upholds show complaint

A recent ruling by the ABC’s Audience and Consumer Affairs unit has upheld a complaint about coverage of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan by ABC’s Background Briefing, finding it contained issues with accuracy and a lack of impartiality.

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

Levy benefits trickle in

Dairy News

Livestock

Dry forces beef slaughter up

Ongoing drought and a poor rainfall outlook has seen 2018 Australian beef production forecast to finish six per cent up on 2017 at 2.3million tonnes carcase weight.

Country News

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

Innovation awarded

A Loddon Valley farmer has collected a state award for innovation in irrigation.

Geoff Adams

Horticulture

Changes to seasonal worker visas welcomed

Mooroopna orchardist Peter Hall has welcomed Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement that backpacker and seasonal worker visas are to be liberalised.

Country News

13 Nov 2018

Dairy

Recognition for dairy knowledge

The next generation of dairy farmers were celebrated in Shepparton last week, with more than 80 primary and secondary school students recognised for their knowledge of the dairy industry.

Country News

State government pledges funding for Dookie College

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is hoping to muster support from the agriculture sector with an $11.2million education, training and workplace safety package.

Country News

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

VFF election asks criticised by Sheed

Despite not being one of the VFF’s top five Victorian election issues, water was the dominant discussion point at the VFF’s candidates forum in Shepparton last week.

Rodney Woods

Cropping

Rice futures studied

Spurred on by conversations with his peers at planting time, third generation central NSW rice grower Drew Braithwaite had long been searching for more innovative ways to market and trade his produce.

Country News

13 Nov 2018

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

Working Dogs

Top dog Rosie captures hearts

How did she get her name?

Country News

National & World

Omega-3s can cut premature births: study

A new study has found Omega 3 supplements can cut the risk of premature births.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

Finance

Coles set for ASX after demerger vote

Coles should debut on the ASX on November 21 after Wesfarmers shareholders voted to demerge the supermarket giant into a $20 billion stand-alone business

AAP Newswire

11 hours ago

US mail bomb suspect pleads not guilty

Authorities had previously linked mail bomb suspect Cesar Sayoc to more than a dozen mail bombs around the US..

AAP Newswire

49 minutes ago

May vows to fight for her Brexit deal

Britain’s Theresa May has vowed to fight for her Brexit deal as the only way to avoid “deep and grave uncertainty” despite the opposition of her own party.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

Horse Racing

Mackinnon Stakes winner set to head west

Mackinnon Stakes winner Trap For Fools will return to his home state to contest the Group One Kingston Town Classic.

AAP Newswire

AFL

Crows grant grieving Walker personal leave

Adelaide captain Taylor Walker is taking leave from the AFL club as he and his partner Ellie mourn the loss of their unborn baby.

AAP Newswire

9 hours ago

‘PM’s embassy decision will rile radicals’

Australia’s Muslim neighbours have warned PM Scott Morrison the decision to move the embassy to Jerusalem will give radicals an excuse to launch attacks.

AAP Newswire

4 hours ago

Entertainment

US singer, guitarist Roy Clark dead at 85

Roy Clark, a rare entertainer with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame, has died in his Oklahoma home at 85.

AAP Newswire