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MRC gets set for its CCTV

MURRAY River Council adopted its CCTV Policy and Code of Practice at its recent ordinary council meeting.

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Machine versus man

HOW fast can a paddlesteamer truly go — and can you outrun it at its most powerful?

Andrew Johnston

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Riverine Herald

20 Aug 2018

L2P program gets past its probationary testing

AN INITIATIVE to help local young people in Gannawarra Shire gain their probationary licence will continue for the next four years.

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L2P program gets past its probationary testing

AN INITIATIVE to help local young people in Gannawarra Shire gain their probationary licence will continue for the next four years.

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Echuca Moama

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MRC plans to drain away problems with water flow in and around Moama

MURRAY River Council has adopted its Moama Mid-West Drainage Strategy — a formalised whole-of-catchment plan aiming to remove many of the current issues associated with ad hoc draining design in Moama’s mid-west.

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Rich River golf

Rich River

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Lifestyle

Brady and CVGT snagged $311

JOHNNO’S Run fundraising was piping hot as Echuca’s CVGT put on a sausage sizzle for the cause on Thursday.

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Echuca Moama

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MRC plans to drain away problems with water flow in and around Moama

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Rich River golf

Rich River

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Lifestyle

Brady and CVGT snagged $311

JOHNNO’S Run fundraising was piping hot as Echuca’s CVGT put on a sausage sizzle for the cause on Thursday.

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Bomb threat forces Moama Bowling Club to evacuate

MOAMA Bowling Club was forced to evacuate after a bomb threat was made last night. Murray River Police District Inpsector Paul Huggett said a staff member received a threatening phone call at 11.35pm. “A man told the staff member there was an...

Ivy Jensen

Premiership coach steps down

“We’ve come to an agreement with Sean that he will cease coaching immediately due to personal reasons,“ Shepparton president Will Phillips told the Shepparton News

Tyler Maher

15 Jul 2019

Riverine Herald

Promising new lead in Krystal Fraser investigation as $1 million reward announced

Missing Persons Squad detectives have announced a $1 million reward as they look at a new lead in the investigation into the 2009 disappearance of Krystal Fraser. Krystal, who was heavily pregnant and only days away from giving birth at the time of...

Riverine Herald

Decline and fall of EDFL a sad time in local history

THIRTY years ago, an institution of our town was reaching breaking point. The Echuca and District Football League, the home of seven clubs spread throughout the region, appeared to be on its last legs. The third league to carry the EDFL name was...

Andrew Johnston

15 Jul 2019

Bacon game unlike any other

KAHL Oliver has seen players dominate — but rarely like this. On Saturday, the LBU coach saw one of his own — Jarod Bacon — play the game of his life. ‘‘I genuinely haven’t seen a guy play like that in a very long time,’’ he said...

Andrew Johnston

15 Jul 2019

Car theft accused in custody

AN ECHUCA man accused of stealing two cars this month is behind bars.

Riverine Herald

2 hours ago

Project opens roof to Metaland

WORK is surging ahead at Community Living and Respite Services’ Maiden St Moama Opening Doors Project.

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Entertainment

It’s a jungle out there — but local kids will turn it into a great show

THE Jungle Book Kids is ready to be brought to life after the cast was announced this week.

Riverine Herald

23 hours ago

Galleries: #experienceechucamoama Instagram autumn photo competition

ECHUCA Moama Tourism’s autumn photo competition has finished with the winning snap announced. The competition ran online with Instagram users uploading a photo taken locally with the hashtag #ExperienceEchucaMoama to win a prize. Local amateur...

Riverine Herald

08 Jul 2019

Education

Kindy in the running for big award

CHILDREN in Echuca are shining bright thanks to a kinder which is championing inclusion for local families.

Riverine Herald

18 Jul 2019

Education

Student learns working lesson

A BEACON careers day was the answer to my problem of working out where I wanted to do my work experience this year.

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Real Estate

Find your place

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Address: 704 Stratton Road, Echuca

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15 Pambula Court, Echuca

Opinion

Actually, what is love to all of us?

LOVE is a word that is so readily thrown around.

Riverine Herald

Divide and rule just conquers everyone

RECENTLY I was privileged to attend the inaugural ‘Big Freeze Echuca-Moama’ to raise funds to fight MND.

Riverine Herald

OPINION: Andrew Johnston

KYABRAM footy is all about breaking records.

Andrew Johnston

10 Jul 2019

It’s a good read, over and over...

I RECENTLY had the chance to enjoy a few days away and after putting our boys to bed one night I opened up a book that I’d read before.

Riverine Herald

06 Jul 2019

Actually, what is love to all of us?

LOVE is a word that is so readily thrown around.

Riverine Herald

Divide and rule just conquers everyone

RECENTLY I was privileged to attend the inaugural ‘Big Freeze Echuca-Moama’ to raise funds to fight MND.

Riverine Herald

OPINION: Andrew Johnston

KYABRAM footy is all about breaking records.

Andrew Johnston

10 Jul 2019

Actually, what is love to all of us?

LOVE is a word that is so readily thrown around.

Riverine Herald

Divide and rule just conquers everyone

RECENTLY I was privileged to attend the inaugural ‘Big Freeze Echuca-Moama’ to raise funds to fight MND.

Riverine Herald

OPINION: Andrew Johnston

KYABRAM footy is all about breaking records.

Andrew Johnston

10 Jul 2019

It’s a good read, over and over...

I RECENTLY had the chance to enjoy a few days away and after putting our boys to bed one night I opened up a book that I’d read before.

Riverine Herald

06 Jul 2019

Galleries

Galleries: #experienceechucamoama Instagram autumn photo competition

Riverine Herald

08 Jul 2019

Gallery: Kagome-Rosella partnership

ECHUCA-based food processors Kagome and Rosella have joined forces. The partnership means 100 per cent in bulk products for the food service industry are from Australian grown tomato products sourced from local growers

Kimberley Price

02 Apr 2019

Gallery: Teddy Bears Picnic

The favourite family fun event, the Teddy Bears’ Picnic, once again featured a host of activities and entertainment from 11.30am-1.30pm at the Kerrabee Soundshell in Moama on March 10

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02 Apr 2019

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EVENTS

Euroa Village Farmers Market

Come along & support the Euroa Village Farmers’ Market, proudly presented by the Rotary Club with the support of the Strathbogie Shire Council & the State Government of Victoria. Proudly accredited with the Victorian Farmers Markets...

Simone Dunne

20 Jul

Yarck Country Market

The Yarck Country Market takes place at the Yarck Hall on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00am to 1:30pm. The market helps to fund the hall maintenance and provides an outlet for local produce, jams, craft, plants and drinks including...

Simone Dunne

20 Jul

Alexandra on Perkins Market

The Alexandra on Perkins Market – after more than a decade away, the monthly market makes a welcome return to the heart of the Alexandra township. Just a short leisurely stroll from the local shops and cafes, visitors and locals can now enjoy...

Simone Dunne

27 Jul

Benalla Lakeside Market

Wide range of fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, gifts and much more. Live entertainment each month. This market is organised and managed by the Rotary and Lions Clubs of Benall

Simone Dunne

27 Jul

Regional

One-stop battery shop does a power of good

IT’S a miserable day and you run out to your car, soggy and wet.

Holly Tregenza

22 hours ago

Time for a tank clean?

If you haven’t had your water tank cleaned in the past couple of years it might be time to give Water Tank Cleaning Benalla a call.

Benalla Ensign

Eddys mark a centenary

Last weekend was one of great celebration for a local family.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

39 minutes ago

Official library opening

An official opening for the new and improved Tocumwal Library will be held in conjunction with its 21st birthday on Tuesday, July 30.

Southern Riverina News

19 hours ago

Giant piggy to roll into Cobram

A giant piggy bank — 3m tall, weighing 700kg — will roll into Cobram later this month, raising money for children with life-threatening conditions.

Cobram Courier

Expect some good, old-fashioned service

Unless you’re in the business of renovating and selling homes, you probably haven’t had the chance to change your curtains or blinds before.

Seymour Telegraph

22 hours ago

Walsh urges groups to apply for rural grants

LEADER of the Nationals Peter Walsh is encouraging local not-for-profit groups to apply for grants of up to $15,0000 under the the ANZ Seeds of Renewal Program.

Campaspe News

Funds available for emergency groups

EMERGENCY service organisations across the Euroa electorate are being encouraged to apply for funding through the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP).

McIvor Times

5 hours ago

On bike to help kids

Tatura icon John Ryan is clipping in the cleats in support of Give Me 5 For Kids.

Laura Briggs

19 Jun 2019

Before and after school care – have your say

Parents in the Albury Electorate have been urged to have their say on Before and After School Care, with the NSW Government launching an ‘expressions of interest’. Member for Albury Justin Clancy said the NSW Government is ramping up the...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

20 hours ago

Southern spring flow throws lifeline to Murray

With dry conditions continuing across the Basin, environmental water managers are doing what they can to help the Murray River survive. Water for the environment will be used in River Murray during winter and spring to ensure our native fish have...

Corowa Free Press

Rural

Gravel road info sought

Campaspe Shire Council is planning ahead for the next harvest season, calling upon larger agricultural producers to assist council in determining high-usage gravel roads.

Country News

5 hours ago

Water

‘Review needs to be priority’

A Murray-Darling Basin Plan review is needed, says a Shooters, Fishers and Farmers MP, who has slammed a recent water allocation announcement.

Country News

20 hours ago

Animal Health

Preventing lameness in your herd

LAMENESS IN cattle can occur at any time of the year but extremely wet conditions are associated with higher rates of lameness in dairy cows. This is because prolonged exposure to moisture causes the hoof to soften and increases the risk of...

Gemma Chuck

Dairy

Irvin recognised for industry contribution

Bega Cheese executive chair Barry Irvin has been recognised for his role in the industry, awarded the University of Sydney’s Dairy Research Foundation 2019 Dairy Science Award.

Country News

Livestock

Taking a closer look at heifers

Acknowledging the connection between whole herd profitability and heifer conception rates, calving ease, mothering and early re-breeding, a new Davies Research Centre, University of Adelaide-led project will seek to identify the impact of growth path from weaning to joining on heifer productivity.

Country News

22 hours ago

Markets

Australian milk production continues to slide, while global markets present opportunities

THE 2018–19 season will most certainly be remembered as an exceptionally challenging season for the Australian dairy industry. Universally high feed costs, record high temporary irrigation water costs and widespread dry seasonal conditions have...

Sofia Omstedt

NSW to change gun licence rules for deer

The NSW Government is considering giving all gun licence holders in the state the right to cull wild deer populations on private property in a bid to reduce herd numbers.

Country News

Horticulture

Sharing new research

A stonefruit research roadshow will be travelling to the region next month, with growers across the Goulburn-Murray region to hear about the latest Agriculture Victoria research.

Country News

14 Jul 2019

Dairy

Positive engagement

Engagement by farmers in the development of the Australian Dairy Plan has been excellent, Dairy Australia chairman Jeff Odgers has told the Dairy Research Symposium at Bega.

Geoff Adams

Excavator and Digga stick stolen

More than $15000 worth of farm equipment has been stolen from a Dhurringile property.

Country News

18 Jul 2019

Machinery & Products

Air drills integrate seeding technology

BUILDING ON the best features of the 1990CCS Air Seeder that has been the standard for small grains seeding for the last decade, John Deere has introduced the redesigned N500C Series Air Drills for 2019. These new air drills integrate the latest in...

Dairy News

Management

Looking for a reason to smile

HAPPY COWS mean happy farmers and young Western District farmer Rachael McGrath is doing her best to keep smiling. At 25, Rachael is taking over management of her family farm which has endured years of adversity and setbacks. With a good 2019...

Rick Bayne

Water

Licence holders get water

Groundwater licence holders in the Lower Campaspe Valley Water Supply Protection Area have a 100 per cent allocation for the 2019-20 season, with the exception of those in the Barnadown Zone where an allocation of 75 per cent has been announced.

Country News

Cropping

More control, certainty on offer

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

23 hours ago

From the Experts

California faces similar dairy issues

MULTIPLE DEMANDS on irrigation water, stricter environmental controls and pressures from animal activists are some of the issues that are similar for Californian dairy farmers and those in Australia. Animal scientist Dr Russ Hovey drew some...

Dairy News

14 Jun 2019

Plea for toilet in Goorambat

Goorambat, ‘the small town with the big art’, is becoming increasingly known as ‘the busy town with no toilets’.

Simon Ruppert

18 Jul 2019

National & world

National

Newstart rise bad for budget: Liberal MP

A Liberal MP has warned an increase to Newstart would have a major impact on the budget bottom line.

AAP Newswire