Riverine Herald

Warren Street to open tomorrow

AFTER more than a year of drivers funnelled through alternate routes, one of Echuca’s major arterials will be reopened. The long-awaited reopening of Warren St has finally arrived this Saturday after the replacement of flood relief bridges and the...

Lachlan Durling

4 hours ago

What’s On - World Bowls Challenge

AUSTRALIA’S best against the world’s best - a mouth-watering proposition in any sport. And next Friday and Saturday, lawn bowl’s biggest new event - the World Bowls Challenge - will descend on the twins towns to add another chapter to its historic...

Brayden May

What’s On - World Bowls Challenge

Brayden May

What’s On - World Bowls Challenge

Brayden May

The Lead

Give a dog a home - Nala

If a mature lady is what you’re looking for in a doggy companion, Nala could be the one for you. At the ripe age of 10-years-old, this British Bulldog mix isn’t letting her age get her down. Nala may, however, soon need some extra loving and might...

Riverine Herald

4 hours ago

Tim Allan

ECHUCA’S senior football side will have a new look forward line next year after the Murray Bombers confirmed Tim Allan’s departure from the club. Allan leaves the Bottle Greens after kicking 128 goals in 64 games after arriving at Victoria Park...

Brayden May

Fires rage across Echuca district during Code Red day

Ivy Jensen

Shane Cox’s hat-trick comes against own team

AXE CREEK’S cricketers knew they were in trouble when Shane Cocks filled in for the opposition last week. But not in their wildest dreams (or nightmares) did they realise just how quickly their devastating left arm bowler would have an impact. Then...

Brayden May

The Lead

Give a dog a home - Nala

Riverine Herald

4 hours ago

Tim Allan

Brayden May

Fires rage across Echuca district during Code Red day

Ivy Jensen

Shane Cox’s hat-trick comes against own team

Brayden May

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Body recovered from Lake Benalla - UPDATED

Benalla Police and SES are currently searching the Lake Benalla shoreline with an area from the Art Gallery around to the showgrounds taped off. We are waiting on Victoria Police to contact us with more information which we will share with you as...

Simon Ruppert

16 Nov 2019

EMERGENCY WARNING: Nanneella, Strathallan

UPDATE, 2.50PM: Thirty-two vehicles are now responding to the fire which is still burning out of control.

Campaspe News

21 hours ago

Shepparton boy wins car in McDonald’s Monopoly

You could not wipe the smile from 14-year-old Bodi Fitzsimmons’ face on Friday afternoon as he collected the four-wheeled prize he won through playing McDonald’s Monopoly.

Ashlea Witoslawski

Code red fire danger issued for Northern Country district tomorrow

A code red fire danger rating has been issued tomorrow for Shepparton. With temperatures expected to reach 42° across Greater Shepparton, the Country Fire Authority have issued a total fire ban for the Northern Country fire district. The Northern...

Liz Mellino

20 Nov 2019

Power has been restored after hundreds were left without power

Hundreds of people are currently without power as power outages sweep the region.

Shepparton News

19 hours ago

Lifestyle

Babies - November 18

BABY GIRL: Hannah and Chris Stevenson of Echuca have welcomed their daughter, Amelia Catherine, to the world. Amelia was born at Echuca hospital at 8.21am on November 14, weighing 3175g (7lb). She is a sister for Harley, 9, and granddaughter for...

Riverine Herald

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The Lead with Charmayne Allison - November 21

Silver Lining Ride stopped in Echuca on Thursday, raising money and awareness for research into early detection for ovarian cancer

Riverine Herald

15 hours ago

Timmering mother describes scenes during code red day

A TIMMERING woman has described the moment she decided to make the difficult decision to leave her home and head for her children at school in Rochester. Timmering local Helen Ingram, who lives on a neighbouring property to the blaze, has taken...

Alex Gretgrix

18 hours ago

Entertainment

Kyabram gears up for RV Country Music Festival

LOOKING for a friendly country town to relax for a few days while enjoying on-site musical entertainment and the fellowship of other road travellers? If so, the eighth annual Kyabram RV Country Music Festival is the place to go. Kyabram’s...

Ivy Jensen

02 Nov 2019

GALLERY: Echuca Stars v Rochester Renegades Youth Girls Cricket

THE FUTURE stars of women’s cricket were on display at Echuca Primary School last Friday when Echuca Stars and Rochester Renegades faced off

Riverine Herald

Education

Moama Public Aboriginal Preschool calls for more 2020 enrolments

MOAMA Public School’s newly appointed preschool teacher is hoping to attract more families to enrol their kids for 2020. Tracey Gray, who boasts 27 years of teaching experience, said Moama Public Aboriginal Preschool has around 10 more places left...

Jared Prestwidge

Real Estate

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Opinion

Grey nomad blown away by ERH service

WE ARE ‘grey nomads’ living on the road and visiting the Campaspe Shire to attend the 2019 National Rally and AGM of the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) at the Elmore Field Day site. It commenced on Sunday, October 20...

Riverine Herald

‘Little to be proud of’ - Letters to the editor

Stuart Hipwell, Wunghnu I SEE the NSW Nationals are looking for slogans to use on bumper stickers to boost their recognition. Might I suggest ‘Little to be Proud of’, which reflects what country people think of the Basin Plan the party which...

Riverine Herald

18 Oct 2019

Playing with dynamite - Letters to the editor

Angus Macneil AM, Green Park Pastoral Co, Rand NSW SOME historical facts seem to be missing from debate around the Murray Darling Basin Plan and the local impact on irrigation farmers in southern NSW. Many throwing themselves into this issue forget...

Riverine Herald

17 Oct 2019

Where has the old port gone? - Letters to the editor

Ian Malcolm, Vermont, Victoria OH Campaspe Shire, what have you allowed to happen to the old Port area? We have been regular, although not that frequent, visitors to the Echuca Old Port area for more than 30 years. On our latest visit, early October...

Riverine Herald

16 Oct 2019

Grey nomad blown away by ERH service

Riverine Herald

‘Little to be proud of’ - Letters to the editor

Riverine Herald

18 Oct 2019

Playing with dynamite - Letters to the editor

Riverine Herald

17 Oct 2019

Grey nomad blown away by ERH service

Riverine Herald

‘Little to be proud of’ - Letters to the editor

Riverine Herald

18 Oct 2019

Playing with dynamite - Letters to the editor

Riverine Herald

17 Oct 2019

Where has the old port gone? - Letters to the editor

Riverine Herald

16 Oct 2019

Galleries

GALLERY: Echuca Stars v Rochester Renegades Youth Girls Cricket

THE FUTURE stars of women’s cricket were on display at Echuca Primary School last Friday when Echuca Stars and Rochester Renegades faced off

Riverine Herald

Melbourne Cup Day at Echuca Racing Club

All the off-track action from the Echuca Racing Club’s Melbourne Cup Day meet.

Riverine Herald

Melbourne Cup Day fashions at Echuca Racing Club

All the action from the fashions on the field at the Echuca Racing Club’s Melbourne Cup day event.

Riverine Herald

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EVENTS

The Victorian Open

The Victorian Open is Bowls Victoria’s premier state tournament and the largest bowls event in Victoria. Since its inception in 2011, the event has become a popular playing destination for both professional and grassroots bowlers. The event...

Lachlan Durling

21 Nov

SAM Out Late with architect and historian Tony Lee

Join architecture and Robin Boyd expert Tony Lee for a presentation about Robin Boyd’s early design work, including the two studios he designed for his cousin Arthur Boyd. These projects illustrate Boyd’s increasing design confidence and set...

Alana Christensen

21 Nov

The Victorian Open

Lachlan Durling

22 Nov

Opening of Merrigum Splash Park

What: The summer outdoor pool is opening at Merrigum pool. When:22 November 2019 at 1:30pm Where: Merrigum Pool, Morrissey Street, Merrigum Cost: $3.80 child/$5.40 adult/$14.50 family

Ilias Bakalla

22 Nov

Regional

Battery drive for GV Health’s children ward

Rushworth’s Paul Archer is conducting a battery drive to raise funds for Goulburn Valley Health’s children’s ward this Christmas. He is aiming to raise $25 000 to $35 000 by collecting pallets of old batteries from...

Ilias Bakalla

AFL Victoria scraps Community Championships

AFL Victoria has dumped generations of bush footy tradition by announcing it has scrapped interleague football. The decision has sparked widespread disappointment overwhelming disappointment at the lack of representative football to be played in...

Brayden May

2 hours ago

Connect Benalla release calender which addresses suicide

Community members are invited to the launch of the 2020 Connect Benalla calendar, published as part of Murray PHN’s place-based suicide prevention trial. The launch will take place on Friday, November 22, at 5.30 pm at the Lakeside...

Simon Ruppert

Students off to work again

Year 11 students from Deniliquin High School ventured out into the workplace for their second block of Vocational Education and Training work placement program last week. Students enrolled in hospitality, automotive, construction and primary...

Jamie Lowe

Farmer calendar shoot

Two “implied nudity” calendars featuring locals is Tilly McDonald’s answer to supporting Southern Riverina farmers through this period of extended drought and low water allocations,. The Finley photographer established the not-for-profit association...

Daniel Hughes

Equality is everyone’s business

Moira Shire Council has invited everyone to its ’16 Days of Activism’ event – a free community breakfast, to start a conversation on equality. “If we can start the conversation about the simple actions we can all take, we can...

Cobram Courier

New chief executive appointed

Strathbogie Shire Council has appointed Julie Salomon as chief executive officer, commencing January 13, 2020. Ms Salomon brings more than ten years senior executive experience to the role, including at Greater Shepparton City Council and City of...

David Rak

14 hours ago

Fires rage across Echuca district during Code Red day

Ivy Jensen

Join Biolinks for ‘Local 2 Landscape’; help restore wildlife habitats

Biolinks is preparing to hold its second workshop for the year, to bring together a plan to restore and reconnect valuable habitats in the Heathcote region. Called Local 2 Landscape, it will be a full day on Sunday, November 24, running from 10am to...

Vanessa Wiltshire

20 Nov 2019

Tatura’s Humala House puts on community art show

Humala House Gallery in Tatura will be hosting a community art show on December 1. Artworks will be available for purchase, with 20 per cent of the funds going to Sacred Heart School Tatura. The exhibition will include mixed media and collages by...

Ilias Bakalla

Council endorse road safety initiative

Vehicle speeds on Federation Council roads will be the focus of a forthcoming major road safety initiative – ‘Drive and Arrive Safely’, which will be rolled across Howlong, Daysdale and Savernake over the next two months. The initiative is...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

20 hours ago

New route riles local residents

The residents of Douglas, Reid and Scott Streets Rutherglen have been left stunned after receiving letters last week notifying them that their streets are to be included in the new alternate route for heavy vehicles. In response to community...

Rhys Williams

22 hours ago

Ian Wright claims bronze with Victoria

Echuca-Moama’s Ian Wright continues to add to his ever-growing trophy case. The hockey veteran has returned home with a another medal from the Australian Masters Hockey after his Victorian side claimed bronze in the 75s age category. Wright &mdash...

Andrew Johnston

Rural

Heatwave for next 48 hours

Northern Victoria and southern Riverina’s typical summer heat is expected to arrive early with today and tomorrow’s highs nearing orsurpassing 40 degrees celsius. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a top of 37 degrees and sunny conditions...

Rodney Woods

20 Nov 2019

Water

Wimmera farmer named on North Central CMA board

Wimmera farmer Mary Bignell has been appointed to the board of the North Central Catchment Management Authority. North Central CMA’s chair Julie Miller Markoff said Ms Bignell’s farming experience and working in natural resource management was...

Rodney Woods

Animal Health

Know your fodder: feed testing facts

THIS SEASON there is the potential for a fodder supply shortage across Australia’s dairy regions. In times of low pasture supply, it is essential to carefully plan what the likely feed requirements will be for your herd and actively manage the...

Dairy News

11 Oct 2019

Dairy

Strathmerton dairy farmer takes the spoils during on-farm challenge

The Northern Victoria Ayrshire Cattle Club held an on-farm challenge on October 25, with Lachlan Park Tessa, owned by Strathmerton’s Lachlan Forster, taking out the Senior Champion title. Lachlan Park Tessa was also awarded Champion Best Udder and...

Rodney Woods

Livestock

Livestock producers urged to seek a Commodity Vendor Declaration

With many regions across the country facing ongoing drought conditions, livestock producers purchasing fodder and grain are being urged to seek a Commodity Vendor Declaration. A CVD is a key document within the red meat integrity system that...

Rodney Woods

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

12 Jul 2019

VFF calls for overhaul of council rates

The VFF has called for a total overhaul of council rates and the way local government is funded at a public hearing in Melbourne. In the VFF’s submission to the Local Government Rating Systems Review, the federation asked for an equalised...

Rodney Woods

Horticulture

Horticulture labour shortage questioned

A report by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences has led to debate about whether there is a shortage of labour in the horticulture industry. The ABARES report titled, Demand for farm workers - ABARES farm survey...

Rodney Woods

13 Nov 2019

Dairy

NSW Farmers Association to highlight competition flaws in dairy industry

The NSW Farmers Association will be using the upcoming Senate inquiry into the dairy industry to highlight flaws with the competition framework for dairy farmers. NSW Farmers Association dairy committee chair Colin Thompson said the benefits of...

Rodney Woods

Miracle Mutts tells captivating stories

“I’ve also had some teary interviews,’’ Laura acknowledges when talking about her most recent book, Miracle Mutts

Geoff Adams

Machinery & Products

Sneak peek of new tractor technology at AgQuip

VISITORS TO this year’s AgQuip Field Days from August 20 to 22 at Gunnedah enjoyed a sneak peek at the next generation in Case IH’s high-horsepower tractor technology. The new AFS Connect Magnum, powered by the company’s Advanced Farming...

Dairy News

13 Sep 2019

Management

Sisters stepping up

Sisters Alicia and Sophie Blain know how to step up and take on a big challenge. With their father Darin’s ability to do physical work limited by a back injury, Alicia, 21, and Sophie, 19, are now the backbone of the family’s Cooriemungle farm...

Dairy News

01 Nov 2019

Water

Littleproud’s journey down the Murray

Readers may recall the Federal Water Minister’s effigy was launched into the Murray River at a water protest rally at Tocumwal in September.

Geoff Adams

Cropping

Understand the effects of carryover herbicides

To help growers better understand the issues involved, the Grains Research and Development Corporation has produced a fact sheet: Rotational constraints for pulse crops following the use of aminopyralid, clopyralid and picloram herbicides

Rodney Woods

06 Nov 2019

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

Booth Transport keeping Victoria beautiful

Despite the company going home empty-handed at the Premier’s Sustainability Awards, Booth Transport has taken out the Environmental Sustainability Award as part of the Keep Victoria Beautiful Tidy Towns 2019 program. The recognition stems from the...

Country News

National & world

National

NSW music festival licensing bill passes

NSW parliament has passed a controversial music festivals licensing regime which aims to address concerns about drug use at festivals.

AAP Newswire

Finance

Daimler looks to Mercedes jobs for savings

Daimler is looking to save more than one billion euros through job cuts at Mercedes-Benz as tougher emissions rules hit the German car maker’s profits.

AAP Newswire

World

HK students hunker down for showdown

As protesters hunker down and Hong Kong remains paralysed for a fourth day, a newspaper has indicated the government is going to announce a weekend curfew.

AAP Newswire

World

Clashes test new Bolivian leader

Protesters have clashed with security forces on the streets of the Bolivian capital La Paz after President Evo Morales resigned under pressure.

AAP Newswire

Horse Racing

Appleby with two strong chances at Sandown

English trainer Charlie Appleby has only had one starter in Melbourne this spring but could end the carnival on a winning note with two chances at Sandown.

AAP Newswire