News Second COVID-19 case for Campaspe tally This takes the total number of cases in Victoria to 1085 – an increase of 49 from yesterday. Lachlan Durling 03 Apr 2020 03 Apr 2020
Virus updates Stay informed with our newsletter Stay up-to-date with the latest news about the impact of the coronavirus in our community Riverine Herald 24 Mar 2020 24 Mar 2020
Sport COVID-19 | Leagues brace for financial hit Two of the region’s football and netball leagues remain bracing for financial impact caused by the coronavirus crisis. Murray Football Netball League general manager Dale Norman and Picola District Football Netball League operations manager Shane... Alex Mitchell 6 hours ago 6 hours ago
News The pros to self-isolation: Mama style WORKING from home this past week has been challenging to say the least. I jumped (okay sauntered) out of bed on the Monday morning, pumped and ready to tackle the working week. Sitting down at my new desk I bought months ago (I knew it would come in... Ivy Jensen 14 hours ago 14 hours ago
News The pros to self-isolation: Mama style WORKING from home this past week has been challenging to say the least. I jumped (okay sauntered) out of bed on the Monday morning, pumped and ready to tackle the working week. Sitting down at my new desk I bought months ago (I knew it would come in... Ivy Jensen 14 hours ago 14 hours ago
News Echuca crime spree lands serial offender in jail AN ECHUCA man who went on a two-month crime spree that ended with him fleeing from police through five towns has been jailed for three years. Damian Graham has been convicted of multiple counts of burglary, stealings, vehicle theft, deception... Ivy Jensen 15 hours ago 15 hours ago
Sport COVID-19 | Clubs in financial limbo Sporting clubs across the Goulburn Valley are coming to terms with what could be a huge financial hit as the coronavirus crisis threatens to cancel entire seasons. Reliant on gate takings and sponsorship to pay the bills, football and netball clubs... Alex Mitchell 7 hours ago 7 hours ago
News Bamawm couple organises wedding in eight hours before coronavirus rules set in HOW quickly could you organise your wedding? Ashlee Richmond and Chris Gamble managed to do in less than eight hours just before weddings restrictions came into effect last week. And while it was not the wedding they had dreamed of and spent months... Ivy Jensen 16 hours ago 16 hours ago
Sport Moama-Echuca Border Raiders season delayed further THE Moama-Echuca Border Raiders season has been delayed even further by the coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday, Football Federation Australia announced it was extending the suspension on grassroots football across the country until at least May 31... Brayden May 04 Apr 2020 04 Apr 2020
News Echuca crime spree lands serial offender in jail AN ECHUCA man who went on a two-month crime spree that ended with him fleeing from police through five towns has been jailed for three years. Damian Graham has been convicted of multiple counts of burglary, stealings, vehicle theft, deception... Ivy Jensen 15 hours ago 15 hours ago
Sport COVID-19 | Clubs in financial limbo Sporting clubs across the Goulburn Valley are coming to terms with what could be a huge financial hit as the coronavirus crisis threatens to cancel entire seasons. Reliant on gate takings and sponsorship to pay the bills, football and netball clubs... Alex Mitchell 7 hours ago 7 hours ago
News Bamawm couple organises wedding in eight hours before coronavirus rules set in HOW quickly could you organise your wedding? Ashlee Richmond and Chris Gamble managed to do in less than eight hours just before weddings restrictions came into effect last week. And while it was not the wedding they had dreamed of and spent months... Ivy Jensen 16 hours ago 16 hours ago
Sport Moama-Echuca Border Raiders season delayed further THE Moama-Echuca Border Raiders season has been delayed even further by the coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday, Football Federation Australia announced it was extending the suspension on grassroots football across the country until at least May 31... Brayden May 04 Apr 2020 04 Apr 2020
News GV Health COVID-19 patient dies GV Health have confirmed that a person being treated for COVID-19 at the hospital has died. Shepparton News 03 Apr 2020 03 Apr 2020
News Shepparton police issue 10 fines overnight to people not following gathering restrictions Shepparton police issued 10 infringement notices overnight on Wednesday to people not complying with social distancing restrictions put in place due to COVID-19. These people, aged between 17 and 32, are alleged to have failed to comply with the... Liz Mellino 02 Apr 2020 02 Apr 2020
News Three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Greater Shepparton Greater Shepparton has its six confirmed case of COVID-19, the state government has confirmed in a statement today. Madi Chwasta 30 Mar 2020 30 Mar 2020
News Seventh COVID-19 case confirmed in Greater Shepparton Greater Shepparton has reported another case of COVID-19 overnight, bringing the region’s total to seven. Madi Chwasta 31 Mar 2020 31 Mar 2020
News Shepparton police ‘fed up’ with locals disregarding social distancing rules Shepparton police are “beyond frustrated” with locals disregarding social distancing guidelines, with their concerns coming after a seventh case of COVID-19 was confirmed for Greater Shepparton yesterday. Sergeant Darren Wagstaff said police... Liz Mellino 01 Apr 2020 01 Apr 2020
Lifestyle Easter Colouring Competition Terms and Conditions Easter Colouring Competition Terms and Conditions 1. Instructions on how to enter and prize information forms part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in any competition is deemed as acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. 2. The promoter... Riverine Herald 23 Mar 2020 23 Mar 2020
News Number of COVID-19 cases in Goulburn Murray steadies Despite a Greater Shepparton woman dying from COVID-19 on Friday, the total number of confirmed cases has remained at eight since Wednesday. Moira Shire and its NSW neighbour, Berrigan Shire, are the only two close municipalities to have experienced... Shepparton News 04 Apr 2020 04 Apr 2020
Opinion A letter from your local paper THE hardest thing for all of us to deal with today is not really knowing what is going to happen tomorrow. This pandemic has become the crisis, not just of this century, but of generations. It is not war, it is nowhere near as bloody, but COVID-19... Riverine Herald 03 Apr 2020 03 Apr 2020
Entertainment What’s on: High Kicks and Hard Shoes exhibition THE Foundry Arts Space is bubbling over with a calendar packed full of exciting exhibitions and events for autumn 2020. It all starts with a dance theme with its High Kicks and Hard Shoes exhibition from March 16-22. It brings the rousing and... Alex Gretgrix 16 Mar 2020 16 Mar 2020
Galleries Gallery | Echuca Moama Little Athletics celebrates season ECHUCA MOAMA’S Little Athletics Centre celebrated individual achievements at the club’s presentation day earlier this month. Brayden May 30 Mar 2020 30 Mar 2020
Education Moama Anglican Grammar School taking proactive approach to coronavirus MOAMA Anglican Grammar School has taken a proactive approach to the growing spread of coronavirus. Five staff and 11 students were asked to leave school on Wednesday after presenting with cold or flu-like symptoms. Moama Anglican Grammar School... Anna McGuinness 12 Mar 2020 12 Mar 2020
Opinion A letter from your local paper THE hardest thing for all of us to deal with today is not really knowing what is going to happen tomorrow. This pandemic has become the crisis, not just of this century, but of generations. It is not war, it is nowhere near as bloody, but COVID-19... Riverine Herald 03 Apr 2020 03 Apr 2020
Opinion Isolation diaries part two Our man behind the closed doors has filed an update from downtown Launceston. But looking out of his windows ANDREW JOHNSTON is wondering if the country has gone cuckoo, marvelling at the sheer selfishness and stupidity of the moron minority... Andrew Johnston 31 Mar 2020 31 Mar 2020
Opinion Isolation diaries Riv sportswriter ANDREW JOHNSTON has joined the legions of home workers as the coronavirus spreads its tentacles across the twin towns. He filed this account of his journey back to Tasmania and life in his four-bedroom cell IT’S hard to know who... Andrew Johnston 27 Mar 2020 27 Mar 2020
Opinion It’s time to think of others | Letters to the editor I WOULD like to respond to people whinging regarding no stock in shops – they are not miracle workers. My shop, Woolworths Moama, opened daily at 7am to help frail and aged people. I went one morning and it was very orderly and staff there were... Riverine Herald 20 Mar 2020 20 Mar 2020
Opinion A letter from your local paper THE hardest thing for all of us to deal with today is not really knowing what is going to happen tomorrow. This pandemic has become the crisis, not just of this century, but of generations. It is not war, it is nowhere near as bloody, but COVID-19... Riverine Herald 03 Apr 2020 03 Apr 2020
Opinion Isolation diaries part two Our man behind the closed doors has filed an update from downtown Launceston. But looking out of his windows ANDREW JOHNSTON is wondering if the country has gone cuckoo, marvelling at the sheer selfishness and stupidity of the moron minority... Andrew Johnston 31 Mar 2020 31 Mar 2020
Opinion Isolation diaries Riv sportswriter ANDREW JOHNSTON has joined the legions of home workers as the coronavirus spreads its tentacles across the twin towns. He filed this account of his journey back to Tasmania and life in his four-bedroom cell IT’S hard to know who... Andrew Johnston 27 Mar 2020 27 Mar 2020
Opinion A letter from your local paper THE hardest thing for all of us to deal with today is not really knowing what is going to happen tomorrow. This pandemic has become the crisis, not just of this century, but of generations. It is not war, it is nowhere near as bloody, but COVID-19... Riverine Herald 03 Apr 2020 03 Apr 2020
Opinion Isolation diaries part two Our man behind the closed doors has filed an update from downtown Launceston. But looking out of his windows ANDREW JOHNSTON is wondering if the country has gone cuckoo, marvelling at the sheer selfishness and stupidity of the moron minority... Andrew Johnston 31 Mar 2020 31 Mar 2020
Opinion Isolation diaries Riv sportswriter ANDREW JOHNSTON has joined the legions of home workers as the coronavirus spreads its tentacles across the twin towns. He filed this account of his journey back to Tasmania and life in his four-bedroom cell IT’S hard to know who... Andrew Johnston 27 Mar 2020 27 Mar 2020
Opinion It’s time to think of others | Letters to the editor I WOULD like to respond to people whinging regarding no stock in shops – they are not miracle workers. My shop, Woolworths Moama, opened daily at 7am to help frail and aged people. I went one morning and it was very orderly and staff there were... Riverine Herald 20 Mar 2020 20 Mar 2020
News GV Health COVID-19 patient dies GV Health have confirmed that a person being treated for COVID-19 at the hospital has died. Shepparton News 03 Apr 2020 03 Apr 2020
News Another confirmed COVID-19 case brings Greater Shepparton total to eight Another case of COVID-19 in Greater Shepparton has been confirmed by the state’s health department. The case brings the total in the region to eight. Shepparton News 01 Apr 2020 01 Apr 2020
Sport All tennis called off in Victoria ALL tennis activities in Victoria have officially been called off. On Thursday afternoon, Tennis Victoria’s chief executive Ruth Holdaway and president Emma Sherry wrote to clubs. Brayden May 31 Mar 2020 31 Mar 2020
Galleries Gallery | Echuca Moama Little Athletics celebrates season ECHUCA MOAMA’S Little Athletics Centre celebrated individual achievements at the club’s presentation day earlier this month. Brayden May 30 Mar 2020 30 Mar 2020
Galleries Echuca Moama Triathlon Club juniors steal the show THE youngest members of the Echuca Moama Triathlon Club took to the course last Wednesday for the club’s junior championships. There was plenty to get excited about as the future stars of the sport put their talents on display Riverine Herald 23 Mar 2020 23 Mar 2020
Galleries Rockets conclude soccer program THE Echuca Moama Rockets concluded their soccer program last Wednesday, finishing with a skills session and game Riverine Herald 17 Mar 2020 17 Mar 2020
News Man saves woman from burning car in Coomboona In what can only be described as an amazing act of heroism, Coomboona’s George Kontakos has saved a woman’s life after dragging her from a burning car. The incredible feat occurred last week on Trotter Rd, Coomboona with the unassuming hero simply... Spencer Fowler Steen 7 hours ago 7 hours ago
News Sheridan Aged Care residents offered support from Ky’s kids KYABRAM District Health Service has put out the call to our local kids in an effort to help make Sheridan Aged Care’s residents’ time in self-isolation just that little bit easier. In compliance with government restrictions in response... Jared Prestwidge 03 Apr 2020 03 Apr 2020
News Walsh calls for supply chain certainty whilst Victoria gets to grips with Covid-19 State Nationals leader Peter Walsh has called on the government to guarantees that food production and supply will not be restricted under measures imposed to stop the spread of coronavirus. Mr Walsh said the Federal Government had confirmed... Simon Ruppert 04 Apr 2020 04 Apr 2020
News Capsule contents are confirmed The Landale Public School time capsule is full of student contributions like art and creative writing, the school’s former teacher has confirmed. John Hogan was the sole teacher at the school when it was closed in 1989. He had instructed his... Daniel Hughes 04 Apr 2020 04 Apr 2020
Southern Riverina News UPDATE: Berrigan Shire record two more cases A Coronavirus death has been recorded in the Murrumbidgee Local Health District. A 74 year-old woman from Albury succumbed to the virus after contracting it overseas. Latest figures released this morning show no increase on the three cases reported... Daniel Hughes 04 Apr 2020 04 Apr 2020
News Cobram’s Orchard Cafe perseveres despite current conditions With the odds stacked against it, Cobram’s Orchard Cafe is persevering through tough times amid the spread of the coronavirus. Owner Alison Hewitt said although their business had halved since the virus struck, they were adapting their business... Spencer Fowler Steen 9 hours ago 9 hours ago
News Salvos still serving in Seymour Even though The Salvation Army thrift shop is closed, and many other programs have stopped, we are still providing assistance to Seymour and district. Just in a different way. In Seymour we are still finding inventive ways to assist people. From the... David Rak 03 Apr 2020 03 Apr 2020
News Righting the Rochester Caravan Park water right wrong AN ADMINISTRATIVE error will be corrected after Campaspe Shire Council resolved to gift a water right to the Rochester Caravan Park committee of management. If the Crown agrees, council will return the water rights to the committee of management of... Lachlan Durling 31 Mar 2020 31 Mar 2020
News Nationals back local councils as they ask for help for rate relief LOCAL Nationals MPs have backed councils calling for rate relief from the Victorian Government as the impact of action to prevent the spread of coronavirus bites across north-east and central Victoria. Twelve councils from the Hume Local Government... McIvor Times 01 Apr 2020 01 Apr 2020
News Tat Chat: CWA Annual Luncheon the last catch-up for many months Goulburn Valley West Group of the Country Women’s Association CWA Goulburn Valley West Group president Jenny Goonan welcomed 19 ladies to the Annual Luncheon last Sunday. This was held in the dining room of the Hill Top Country and Golf Club... Ed McLeish 26 Mar 2020 26 Mar 2020
News Coronavirus update On Friday, April 3 Moira Shire and the Federation Council area both have seven confirmed COVID-19 cases each. The total number of coronavirus cases in Victoria is 1085 (an increase of 49 from yesterday) and in NSW there are a total 2,389 confirmed... Yarrawonga Chronicle 03 Apr 2020 03 Apr 2020
News Coronavirus update Further information is also available at www. dhhs. vic. gov. au/coronavirus or www. health. nsw. gov. au/coronavirus Corowa Free Press 03 Apr 2020 03 Apr 2020
Sport GV exports find positives of AFL shutdown Two of the Goulburn Valley’s finest footballers are finding the positives as they patiently await the AFL’s return. Euroa’s Will Hayes and Shepparton’s Jarman Impey have headed back to their hometowns for the coronavirus-forced isolation period... Alex Mitchell 8 hours ago 8 hours ago
News Farmers receive influx of job seekers The agriculture industry has received an influx of Australians seeking work, as many are left jobless or with reduced hours due to the coronavirus crisis. Many farmers use overseas workers to fill their positions, but farmers are now seeing an... Country News 02 Apr 2020 02 Apr 2020
Water A return to Canberra for farmers? If new Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt takes a ‘slowly slowly’ approach to his portfolio, farmers will again be rallying in Canberra, says one water advocacy group. James Bennett 18 Feb 2020 18 Feb 2020
Animal Health On-farm milk culturing a growing MOST MASTITIS is caused by a bacterial infection. However, visual inspection of the milk is not a reliable method for determining which pathogen you might be dealing with. Traditionally, milk samples from infected quarters or a composite sample from... Dairy News 12 Mar 2020 12 Mar 2020
News Market growth for milk sector Australia’s dairy sector can expect continued growth in demand while overall production will remain flat to 2030 compared to 2018 levels, according to research released by ANZ today. The Milk Run report found that despite recent challenges faced... Dairy News 12 Mar 2020 12 Mar 2020
Livestock Lamb jumpers bring a NSW farmer an OAM It started as a way to keep orphaned lambs warm and has turned into a “phenomenon” that’s brought joy to farmers doing it tough across NSW. Rodney Woods 01 Feb 2020 01 Feb 2020
Markets Global dairy prices ease DAIRY MARKETS have entered 2020 with strong supply and demand fundamentals which are supporting global commodity prices. It has been widely reported the current market is operating in a well-balanced state, with demand marginally ahead of supply... Dairy News 23 Mar 2020 23 Mar 2020
News Freight flights for beef and dairy exports Australian beef, dairy and seafood products will be exported to key overseas markets — including China, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and the UAE — as part of a new $110 million International Freight Assistance Mechanism. Federal... Country News 01 Apr 2020 01 Apr 2020
Cropping Rain, rain go away, come again another day The recent rain across Victoria’s north-east has done more bad than good, according to Agriculture Victoria’s seasonal risk agronomist Dale Grey. Mr Grey said despite 50 mm falling across the region so far this year, it had not improved soil... Rodney Woods 19 Feb 2020 19 Feb 2020
Dairy Tatura dairy celebrates healthy success Tatura dairy farmer Markus Lang has a healthy herd of 2000 cows and attributes his success to VikingGenetics. “It’s uncommon for herds this size not to have more sick cows and the fact that we don’t have a sick herd for the number... Jamieson Salter 17 Feb 2020 17 Feb 2020
News Slow-cooked Mexican Chicken with Cheesy Crust Serves: 4Ingredients: 500 g chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into four1 red onion, cut into wedges1 red capsicum, diced2 cloves garlic, crushed1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp smoked paprika1 fresh jalapeno, thinly sliced400 g jar tomato... Country News 04 Apr 2020 04 Apr 2020
Machinery & Products Machinery sales take hit in summer VICTORIAN TRACTOR sales have been the only bright spark in a disappointing January for machinery sales. However, a national survey of dealers has found optimism that current turnover is picking up and will improve in the next six months. The impact... Dairy News 22 Mar 2020 22 Mar 2020
Management Preparation key to optimal pastures WITH HOME-GROWN feed more important than ever Notman Pasture Seeds has prepared a range of pasture planning recommendations to optimise the establishment of rye-grass pastures this season. Notman Pasture Seeds and Walcha Dairy owner Peter Notman... Dairy News 24 Mar 2020 24 Mar 2020
Water Farmers call to boycott water rates For more than half a century, Cohuna’s Russell Crichton has been a proud food producer. But for the first time in all those years, he has joined the ever-lengthening list of farmers unable to pay their Goulburn-Murray Water bill. Sophie Baldwin 18 Feb 2020 18 Feb 2020
Cropping Northern Victorian farmers struggle to produce grain yields in tough season It was a mixed year for GrainCorp harvest takings across Victoria, with the impact of drought taking its toll on northern Victoria and some Mallee farmers. In northern Victoria, Numurkah took in 10 351 tonnes of mostly canola, Dookie... Rodney Woods 19 Feb 2020 19 Feb 2020
From the Experts ABV release prompts sire review The August release of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) and the upcoming joining season will have dairy farmers around the country thinking about the next best sires to use over their herds. While breeding enthusiasts will delve into great detail... Dairy News 13 Sep 2019 13 Sep 2019
News Demand for farmland remains high Strong demand for agricultural commodities and recent rainfall has created perfect conditions for those looking to sell rural land, despite the current coronavirus climate. Kevin Hicks Real Estate owner Kevin Hicks said farm properties were being... Country News 03 Apr 2020 03 Apr 2020
National Voices of fire-affected to be heard online The voices of those affected by Victoria’s bushfires will still be heard, with an inquiry moving meetings online due to coronavirus, the disaster watchdog says. AAP Newswire 10 hours ago 10 hours ago
Finance Aussie market remains ‘sensitive’ to virus The coronavirus-affected Australian stock market could see a gain of 0.9 per cent on Monday, but may not finish that way. AAP Newswire 12 hours ago 12 hours ago
World US braces for ‘hardest, saddest’ week US Surgeon General Jerome Adams has warned that the coronavirus outbreak means it “is going to be the hardest and the saddest week of most Americans’ lives”. AAP Newswire 18 minutes ago 18 minutes ago
World Jerusalem’s Palm Sunday march scaled back Jerusalem’s traditional Palm Sunday procession has been cancelled due to restrictions imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus. AAP Newswire 18 minutes ago 18 minutes ago
Horse Racing Waller to choose Queen Elizabeth team Trainer Chris Waller Queen Elizabeth Stakes team will be headed by Verry Elleegant but he has yet to decide who joins her. AAP Newswire 7 hours ago 7 hours ago
AFL Dangerfield not sure about short quarters Geelong superstar and AFL Players’ Union president Patrick Dangerfield isn’t sure about shortened quarters or reduced player lists, saying nothing’s decided. AAP Newswire 5 hours ago 5 hours ago
National A third of parliament to meet on Wednesday Around a third of Australia’s federal politicians in the House of Representatives will gather in parliament on Wednesday for a special sitting. AAP Newswire 11 hours ago 11 hours ago
Entertainment Louis CK downplays his sexual misconduct Comedian Louis CK who admitted to several accounts of sexual misconduct has joked about the scandal in a performance which was recorded live in Washington DC. AAP Newswire 16 hours ago 16 hours ago
National Easter trips to be stopped in Tasmania Easter holidays and fishing trips are off the agenda in Tasmania as the premier flags tough new measures to stop people heading to coastal holiday homes. AAP Newswire 13 hours ago 13 hours ago
