EDITOR'S PICKS

National

APRA defends handling of CBA super issue

The deputy chairs of ASIC and APRA are being questioned at the banking royal commission over how they have dealt with superannuation issues.

AAP Newswire

Let the battle for eighth begin

JUST two games remain in the Murray Football League season — and those two games could not mean more in the twin towns.

Andrew Johnston

Debutantes have a ball

It’s all done and dusted! After two months of training all 29 debutantes have finally been presented to society.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Daffodil Day is near and needs your help

DAFFODIL Day is back.

Charmayne Allison

Daffodil Day is near and needs your help

DAFFODIL Day is back.

Charmayne Allison

World

US man accused of killing wife, 2 children

Police in the US state of Denver say the arrest of a man over the alleged killing of his wife and two daughters is “the worst possible outcome.“

AAP Newswire

A Vivid message: Let’s help struggling farmers

WITH the plight of farmers dominating headlines around the country, support workers at disability support organisation, Vivid, decided it was time to step up to the plate.

Patrick Tansey

Priestly: don’t rush solar plan

There’s no need to rush the outcomes of four solar farm proposals for the city, nor on a framework for future solar developments, the Committee For Greater Shepparton says.

Country News

Finance

Overseas ties an economic asset: RBA boss

The head of the RBA says he says the overseas family and business ties of migrants to Australia as a huge asset for the nation.

AAP Newswire

World

US man accused of killing wife, 2 children

Police in the US state of Denver say the arrest of a man over the alleged killing of his wife and two daughters is “the worst possible outcome.“

AAP Newswire

A Vivid message: Let’s help struggling farmers

WITH the plight of farmers dominating headlines around the country, support workers at disability support organisation, Vivid, decided it was time to step up to the plate.

Patrick Tansey

Priestly: don’t rush solar plan

There’s no need to rush the outcomes of four solar farm proposals for the city, nor on a framework for future solar developments, the Committee For Greater Shepparton says.

Country News

Finance

Overseas ties an economic asset: RBA boss

The head of the RBA says he says the overseas family and business ties of migrants to Australia as a huge asset for the nation.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

Teenager’s battle with freak accident

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Cobram Courier

Firearm and hunting knives stolen

A FIREARM and four hunting knives are in the hands of criminals after a burglary at Echuca last week. Thieves broke into a Murray Valley Hwy property overnight Thursday and stole thousands of dollars worth of weapons and valuables. A 22-calibre...

Ivy Jensen

13 Aug 2018

Shepparton an asthma hot spot

Asthma is more prevalent and more serious in Shepparton compared with Melbourne according to a local respiratory specialist.

Tara Whitsed

Leitchville-Gunbower vs LBU

Photos of the Bomber’s big win

Luke Hemer

Camping changes confirmed

The proposed introduction of fees and various restrictions on several local camping spots along the Murray River will now be rolled out. The new changes have been confirmed as part of Parks Victoria’s ‘River Red Gum Parks Management Plan’...

Jarryd Barca

Group working towards Zero Waste in Shepparton

Waste Warriors of the Zero Waste Shepparton group came together at Fryers Street Food Store yesterday for their first in-person meeting.

Ashlea Witoslawski

Barbecue profits to the Buy a Bale campaign

ECHUCA-MOAMA Men’s Shed is the latest organisation helping farmers struggling through Australia’s worst drought.

Riverine Herald

National

MPs deny Dutton will challenge Turnbull

Coalition MPs have rejected reports Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton is being urged to challenge Malcolm Turnbull for the leadership.

AAP Newswire

VP Day in Echuca

Remembering victory in the Pacific

Luke Hemer

World

Bus in deadly Ecuador crash had drug cargo

Cocaine was hidden under the floor of a bus that crashed earlier this week in Ecuador, killing 24 people.

AAP Newswire

Dairy

Giant jigsaw takes shape

Fonterra’s Stanhope cheese plant reached another key milestone in its expansion this month, with the arrival of new cheesemaking equipment.

Country News

Local

Daffodil Day is near and needs your help

DAFFODIL Day is back.

Charmayne Allison

A Vivid message: Let’s help struggling farmers

WITH the plight of farmers dominating headlines around the country, support workers at disability support organisation, Vivid, decided it was time to step up to the plate.

Patrick Tansey

Let the battle for eighth begin

JUST two games remain in the Murray Football League season — and those two games could not mean more in the twin towns.

Andrew Johnston

Barbecue profits to the Buy a Bale campaign

ECHUCA-MOAMA Men’s Shed is the latest organisation helping farmers struggling through Australia’s worst drought.

Riverine Herald

Education

Pick up, drop off, don’t park illegally

AN ECHUCA man has run out of patience.

David Rak

13 Aug 2018

Entertainment

They will sing from their soul tomorrow

TOMORROW choral music lovers are invited to Echuca’s St Mary’s hall at 3.30pm for a concert led by well-known choral leader James Rigby.

Riverine Herald

33 minutes ago

Destocking goat farm never part of the plan

HIGH water and feed prices have forced Cohuna’s Sarah and Shayne Mostyn into the heartbreaking decision to sell two thirds of their milking goat herd.

Riverine Herald

3 hours ago

Time to seal a top three spot

ECHUCA’S A grade netball needs to keep winning.

Riverine Herald

4 hours ago

250 hampers for women doing it tough

MOAMA’S Leanne Whitely is hoping to put some smiles on the faces of farming women in drought-ravaged NSW.

Riverine Herald

3 hours ago

Cohuna meeting to tackle water, basin concerns

THE importance of water to the agricultural community will be high on the agenda at a meeting in Cohuna today.

Riverine Herald

6 hours ago

Big chance for team to prove its worth

ECHUCA’S senior footballers want to make a statement ahead of the Goulburn Valley League finals.

Riverine Herald

Lifestyle

Ice addict, criminal and now the comeback kid?

WHEN he woke up this morning Jason Garner was at home in Echuca; with his wife and children.

Riverine Herald

8 hours ago

Real Estate

Find your place

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Automotive

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Opinion

First the water has gone, and now the fodder’s disappearing

I EXITED the dairy industry three years ago.

Sophie Baldwin

Here’s food for thought, about growing our food

ALL of NSW is in drought.

Vivienne Duck

Believe in God to truly know him

HUMAN beings are a funny lot.

Riverine Herald

Footy’s greatest Gaff in decades

I LIKE my sport played tough.

Andrew Johnston

08 Aug 2018

First the water has gone, and now the fodder’s disappearing

I EXITED the dairy industry three years ago.

Sophie Baldwin

Here’s food for thought, about growing our food

ALL of NSW is in drought.

Vivienne Duck

Believe in God to truly know him

HUMAN beings are a funny lot.

Riverine Herald

First the water has gone, and now the fodder’s disappearing

I EXITED the dairy industry three years ago.

Sophie Baldwin

Here’s food for thought, about growing our food

ALL of NSW is in drought.

Vivienne Duck

Believe in God to truly know him

HUMAN beings are a funny lot.

Riverine Herald

Footy’s greatest Gaff in decades

I LIKE my sport played tough.

Andrew Johnston

08 Aug 2018

Galleries

VP Day in Echuca

Remembering victory in the Pacific

Luke Hemer

Interschool sport Grand Finals

Young guns showcase talent

Luke Hemer

14 Aug 2018

Leitchville-Gunbower vs LBU

Photos of the Bomber’s big win

Luke Hemer

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EVENTS

Echuca Farmers Market

JUNE 30 Echuca Farmers’ Market Cooked breakfast, coﬀee and a wide selection of local produce. 8 am – noon, Alton Reserve, Hare Street, Echuca. For more information phone 0437 746 459

Aug

Riverine Herald

18 Aug

Benalla Lakeside Craft & Famers 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

25-

Aug

Ruth Jellif

25 Aug

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...

26-27

Aug

Country News

26 Aug

Australian National Piano Award

Recitals at the Eastbank Centre, Shepparton – 3 to 8 September, 2018 When: Monday 3 Sept 1pm – 3.30pm & 7.30pm – 10.30pm Tuesday 4 Sept 1pm – 3.30pm & 7.30pm – 10.30pm Wednesday 5 Sept 1pm – 3.30pm &...

03-09

Sep

Shepparton News

3 Sep

Regional

Group working towards Zero Waste in Shepparton

Waste Warriors of the Zero Waste Shepparton group came together at Fryers Street Food Store yesterday for their first in-person meeting.

Ashlea Witoslawski

Volunteer cash now available

MEMBER for Murray Damian Drum is urging all of Kyabram’s hard-working volunteer groups to apply for the 2018 Federal Government volunteer grants.

Kyabram Free Press

6 hours ago

More places to help with drought relief

The Ensign reported last week on several local businesses that are supporting drought relief via initiatives such as buy-a-bale.

Benalla Ensign

Debutantes have a ball

It’s all done and dusted! After two months of training all 29 debutantes have finally been presented to society.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

We’re in a drought crunch

Jerilderie farmer Louis Kelly has sold his entire stock of 7000 large bales of hay since May and he isn’t the only one if the huge number of trucks heading north from the Riverina and Murray are any indication.

Southern Riverina News

4 hours ago

Vote for a favourite local project

Regional Victorians across the state now have the opportunity to pick local projects and ideas that will transform their local community.

Cobram Courier

An opportunity to become a park ranger

Applications are now open for a record 100 seasonal park ranger jobs.

Seymour Telegraph

Students find form in saddle

ROCHESTER was well represented at the recent Elmore Equestrian Club EA Interschool Qualifier.

Campaspe News

Kids get a roof over their heads

HOLY Rosary students will be treated to a new play area this term after the completion of a covered outdoor learning area.

Michael Mattingly

Smiles for miles

There were smiles for miles last Tuesday as children from Tatura Children’s Centre learned about oral hygiene.

Liz Mellino

6 hours ago

Business Awards Noms open

Nominations for the 2019 Moira Business Excellence Awards have opened. The 2019 Moira Business Excellence Awards will be held on Friday, March 29 at the Cobram Civic Centre and will include a number of new and revised categories. The event...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Seeing is believing

A breakthrough piece of technology has been providing a Corowa family with hope recently. A two-year-old Corowa boy named Knox Henderson has been living with Nemaline Rod Myopathy and Hypotonia since birth, severely limiting normal daily functions...

Jarryd Barca

Sulky shorts: Ky trots farewells stalwart

Ian and Julie Purdey are off to the richest thoroughbred race in the world after the man known as ‘‘Purd’’ was recognised for his long and faithful service to Kyabram Trotting Club last Sunday morning.

Shepparton News

4 hours ago

Rural

Priestly: don’t rush solar plan

There’s no need to rush the outcomes of four solar farm proposals for the city, nor on a framework for future solar developments, the Committee For Greater Shepparton says.

Country News

Water

New report says stop farm water transfers

A new government report has failed to identify any easy ways of finding water savings out of agriculture for the Commonwealth’s environmental purposes.

Country News

Man’s best friend

Who doesn’t love dogs? Here are our favourite doggos we get to meet at the Campaspe Animal Shelter each week

Luke Hemer

09 Aug 2018

Dairy

Giant jigsaw takes shape

Fonterra’s Stanhope cheese plant reached another key milestone in its expansion this month, with the arrival of new cheesemaking equipment.

Country News

Livestock

Health check

During winter, ill-thrift and scouring is a common occurrence and one where multiple causes should be considered.

Country News

Markets

Tide turns but more needed to lift confidence

THE NEW dairy season has just commenced, and there is already plenty to keep track of. We have seen some of the highest opening prices ever announced coincide with farmer confidence hitting a multi-year low, more farmers than ever changing processor...

John Droppert

13 Jul 2018

Equine

Pony club notches 60 years

Kyabram Pony Club held its 60th anniversary celebrations on August 4.

Country News

Horticulture

Free pest info offered

Australian apple and pear growers are invited to attend free training in integrated pest and disease management to help preserve orchard health and viability.

Country News

14 Aug 2018

Dairy

ADF ready for code of conduct consultations

A stronger dairy industry code of conduct would include a formal dispute resolution mechanism and penalties procedure to solve conflicts between farmers and processors, according to Australia’s peak dairy farmer group.

Country News

Last banks ‘stump up’ to help

The banks, who have long taken from farmers, have finally ‘‘stumped up’’ to help them in the drought, Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says.

Country News

Machinery & Products

What to look for in a feed mixer

UNIFORMLY MIXED feed components provide better nutrition, improved feed efficiency and cost, and the opportunity to reduce wastage. In dry times, when much of the feed can be purchased off farm with higher costs, efficiency is even more critical...

Dairy News

13 Jul 2018

Management

Water loss causes change in thinking

USING WATER in the right place at the right time is the key to future success for a young Western Australian dairy farming family. From Benger, two hours south of Perth, Mick and Sophia Giumelli are transforming their farm to reduce costs and the...

Rick Bayne

13 Jul 2018

Water

Drought water price modelled

A new report speculates that if a new drought were to develop similar to the millennial drought, allocation water prices in the southern Murray-Darling Basin would rise no higher than the peak experienced in 2002-03.

Country News

Cropping

Performance boost for balers

Precision and consistency are the hallmarks of Case IH’s round baler range, with recent improvements further enhancing its performance in the paddock and the bottom-line for producers.

Country News

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

Drought stress hurts farmers

Farmers who are under 35 years old, living and working on a farm in outer regional, remote or very remote NSW, are experiencing greater financial hardship, and more frequently report personal drought-related stress (PDS), according to research published by the Medical Journal of Australia.

Country News