EDITOR'S PICKS

A selection of the latest Local, Regional, National & World News.

Galleries

Echuca United vs Nathalia

Action from the Murray League football match between Echuca United and Nathali

Luke Hemer

15 hours ago

National

Queen Victoria Market heritage listed

The federal government says Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market will be added to the National Heritage List.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Galleries

Echuca United vs Nathalia

Action from the Murray League football match between Echuca United and Nathali

Luke Hemer

15 hours ago

News

Deni Menshed is helping police look their best

The Deniliquin Menshed can now claim some responsibility for the professional appearance of our local police.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

20 Jul 2018

News

Rochester kick starts its recovery

‘‘WE ARE Rochester’’.

Riverine Herald

21 Jul 2018

News

Rochester kick starts its recovery

‘‘WE ARE Rochester’’.

Riverine Herald

21 Jul 2018

World

Possible hostage situation in LA

Los Angeles police are at a supermarket where there are fears a gunman has taken hostages after shooting his grandmother and girlfriend at a different location.

AAP Newswire

8 minutes ago

News

‘It’s all decided by those with no idea’

KANGAROO cull campaigners are outraged with the NSW Government’s failure to see that exploding ’roo populations in the local area are putting drivers at risk.

Zoe McMaugh

21 Jul 2018

News

Last year’s deer harvest largest on record

The new 2017 deer harvest report has revealed 106000 deer were taken by nearly 37000 licensed recreational deer hunters across Victoria, in what is the largest deer harvest on record.

Country News

21 hours ago

Finance

Coopers takes can-do approach to Pale Ale

Changing tastes for beers in cans has led Coopers to add a tinnie option to its flagship Pale Ale range.

AAP Newswire

19 Jul 2018

World

Possible hostage situation in LA

Los Angeles police are at a supermarket where there are fears a gunman has taken hostages after shooting his grandmother and girlfriend at a different location.

AAP Newswire

8 minutes ago

News

‘It’s all decided by those with no idea’

KANGAROO cull campaigners are outraged with the NSW Government’s failure to see that exploding ’roo populations in the local area are putting drivers at risk.

Zoe McMaugh

21 Jul 2018

News

Last year’s deer harvest largest on record

The new 2017 deer harvest report has revealed 106000 deer were taken by nearly 37000 licensed recreational deer hunters across Victoria, in what is the largest deer harvest on record.

Country News

21 hours ago

Finance

Coopers takes can-do approach to Pale Ale

Changing tastes for beers in cans has led Coopers to add a tinnie option to its flagship Pale Ale range.

AAP Newswire

19 Jul 2018

Most popular

News

Dodgy activity in Torrumbarry

TORRUMBARRY and Gunbower residents are being urged to secure their properties following suspicious activity.

Riverine Herald

18 Jul 2018

News

Tatura house damaged by fire

A Tatura property has suffered significant fire damage in the early hours of Monday morning. The Hogan St house was engulfed in flames when CFA units arrived. The road is set to be reopened shortly as CFA units from Mooroopna and Tatura have left...

Shepparton News

16 Jul 2018

Breaking News

Good news for Echuca Specialist School

Education Minister James Merlino will visit Echuca Specialist School today. His office confirmed the visit this morning and said he will make an announcement. More to come

Riverine Herald

16 Jul 2018

Breaking News

Good news for Echuca Specialist School

Education Minister James Merlino will visit Echuca Specialist School today. His office confirmed the visit this morning and said he will make an announcement. More to come

Riverine Herald

16 Jul 2018

News

Is there a paediatrician in the house?

Lucas Speed has just moved into Echuca-Moama and hung out his shingle. One not seen very often in these parts of the world. It reads ‘paediatrician’. CHARMAYNE ALLISON caught up with the specialist whose appointment books are filling up at...

Charmayne Allison

16 Jul 2018

News

Fee price hike shock

A sudden increase in fees on home visits by Princess Park Clinic has drawn the ire of people with parents in aged care.

Myles Peterson

21 Jul 2018

News

MRC rolls out the biggest business

ONE of Murray River Council’s ‘‘most important documents’’ will be placed on exhibition this month.

Riverine Herald

21 Jul 2018

National

Dianne trawler survivor feared death

The only survivor of the trawler FV Dianne, which sank last year in Qld waters, has told 60 Minutes he thought he would die.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

Galleries

Echuca United vs Nathalia

Action from the Murray League football match between Echuca United and Nathali

Luke Hemer

15 hours ago

World

Prince George turns five with a smile

An official birthday picture has been released to mark Prince George’s fifth birthday - showing a happy and confident little boy.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

Dairy

Fonterra backs opening price

The opening milk price of $5.80/kgMS is a strong price relative to the industry and compared to last year, Fonterra Australia managing director Rene Dedoncker said early this week.

Rodney Woods

21 Jul 2018

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Local

News

Rochester kick starts its recovery

‘‘WE ARE Rochester’’.

Riverine Herald

21 Jul 2018

News

‘It’s all decided by those with no idea’

KANGAROO cull campaigners are outraged with the NSW Government’s failure to see that exploding ’roo populations in the local area are putting drivers at risk.

Zoe McMaugh

21 Jul 2018

Galleries

Echuca United vs Nathalia

Action from the Murray League football match between Echuca United and Nathali

Luke Hemer

15 hours ago

News

MRC rolls out the biggest business

ONE of Murray River Council’s ‘‘most important documents’’ will be placed on exhibition this month.

Riverine Herald

21 Jul 2018

Education

Walsh congratulates school on winning the battle

MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has congratulated the Echuca Specialist School community for securing a long overdue funding pledge from the Victorian Government.

Riverine Herald

18 Jul 2018

Entertainment

Madagascar is already pulling bumper crowds

MORE than 100 excited children packed into Echuca-Moama Theatre Company’s shed on Monday keen to try out for its junior production of Madagascar.

Ivy Jensen

20 Jul 2018

News

Thoughtless drivers cutting up dirt roads

DRIVERS are ripping up dirt roads across Campaspe Shire by driving on them when they are wet.

Riverine Herald

21 Jul 2018

Galleries

Moama vs Tungamah

Action from the netball court and footy field from the Magpies clash with the Bears

Luke Hemer

16 hours ago

News

Anzac essay competition

HIGH school students are encouraged to take part in the 2018 Clubs NSW Anzac Ambassadors Program essay competition.

Riverine Herald

21 Jul 2018

News

Drunk driver racks up another penalty

AN ECHUCA drunk driver has added another 12 months to his licence disqualification after refusing a breath test.

Riverine Herald

20 Jul 2018

Sport

Second spot lure

ECHUCA has a huge opportunity to move to second on the Goulburn Valley League A grade netball ladder this weekend.

Riverine Herald

21 Jul 2018

Lifestyle

Psychics, not your run of the mill fortune tellers

MICHELLE Conway may be a psychic, but insists she’s no fortune teller.

Charmayne Allison

20 Jul 2018

Real Estate

Find your place

For Lease |

91 Pianta Road, Echuca

For Sale | $635,000

4 Charters Drive, Moama

For Sale | $615,000

8 Winbi Avenue, Moama

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

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Opinion

People power wins the war for justice

ECHUCA Specialist School, local business, the community and this paper refused to go quietly into the night when the Victorian government abandoned the most vulnerable students in Echuca-Moama.

Riverine Herald

18 Jul 2018

Opinion

Green bins quizzed

RESIDENTS of Moama and Mathoura have been notified of the MRC Green Bins distribution, costings and delivery time frame.

Riverine Herald

11 Jul 2018

Opinion

‘Save your constituents savings and superannuation’

‘Save your constituents savings and superannuation’ On February 14, 2018 with only seven of the 76 senators present in the House, the government, with no opposition from Labor or the Greens, passed the APRA Crisis Resolution Bill. Late at night...

Reader Contributed

28 Jun 2018

Opinion

Admission of my predictions require an explanation

WELL, well, well — I have some explaining to do.

Riverine Herald

28 Jun 2018

Opinion

People power wins the war for justice

ECHUCA Specialist School, local business, the community and this paper refused to go quietly into the night when the Victorian government abandoned the most vulnerable students in Echuca-Moama.

Riverine Herald

18 Jul 2018

Opinion

Green bins quizzed

RESIDENTS of Moama and Mathoura have been notified of the MRC Green Bins distribution, costings and delivery time frame.

Riverine Herald

11 Jul 2018

Opinion

‘Save your constituents savings and superannuation’

Reader Contributed

28 Jun 2018

Opinion

People power wins the war for justice

ECHUCA Specialist School, local business, the community and this paper refused to go quietly into the night when the Victorian government abandoned the most vulnerable students in Echuca-Moama.

Riverine Herald

18 Jul 2018

Opinion

Green bins quizzed

RESIDENTS of Moama and Mathoura have been notified of the MRC Green Bins distribution, costings and delivery time frame.

Riverine Herald

11 Jul 2018

Opinion

‘Save your constituents savings and superannuation’

Reader Contributed

28 Jun 2018

Opinion

Admission of my predictions require an explanation

WELL, well, well — I have some explaining to do.

Riverine Herald

28 Jun 2018

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Galleries

Galleries

Echuca United vs Nathalia

Action from the Murray League football match between Echuca United and Nathali

Luke Hemer

15 hours ago

Galleries

Moama vs Tungamah

Action from the netball court and footy field from the Magpies clash with the Bears

Luke Hemer

16 hours ago

Galleries

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

19 Jul 2018

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Social

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EVENTS

Events

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...

22-23

Jul

Country News

22 Jul

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

28-

Jul

Ruth Jellif

28 Jul

Events

Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market

The Kinglake Produce and Artisan Market has a variety of stalls including plants, chutneys, fresh produce, wines, jewellery, gift ware, coffee, hot and cold food plus so much more. There are also children’s activities to keep the little ones...

28-29

Jul

Country News

28 Jul

Events

Warrenbayne Rocks Again

With Maurice Milani

29-

Jul

Ruth Jellif

29 Jul

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Regional

News

Fee price hike shock

A sudden increase in fees on home visits by Princess Park Clinic has drawn the ire of people with parents in aged care.

Myles Peterson

21 Jul 2018

News

KDHS celebrates NAIDOC Week with smoking ceremony

NAIDOC celebrations were held around the country last week, and in Kyabram the local health service held an event to remember ‘because of her, we can’.

Lachlan Durling

19 Jul 2018

News

Volunteers’ efforts praised

The CFA is well known in and around Benalla, but the extent of the time and effort put in by volunteers at all times of day and night can easily go unnoticed by the wider community.

Benalla Ensign

18 Jul 2018

News

Deni Menshed is helping police look their best

The Deniliquin Menshed can now claim some responsibility for the professional appearance of our local police.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

20 Jul 2018

News

Comp. for young writers

Budding authors are being given the chance to have their work published in a new book.

Southern Riverina News

20 Jul 2018

News

Feeding most in need

It is the drought relief organisation which never seems to stop, highlighting how desperate the situation is for NSW farmers.

Cobram Courier

20 Jul 2018

News

Old school site use questioned

Concerns have been raised by Member for Euroa Steph Ryan surrounding the future of the former Seymour East Primary School site.

Seymour Telegraph

19 Jul 2018

Sport

Clubs agree on a merger

A NEW era begins — the Rochester Tigers and Rochester United cricket clubs will officially merge to form the Rochester Cricket Club.

Andrew Johnston

18 Jul 2018

News

From the O’Keefe to simply amazing

TONI Gracia (pictured at the finish of her own enduro event), who kindly acted as a volunteer at the 2018 O’Keefe Challenge, recently participated in the American Western States.

McIvor Times

19 Jul 2018

News

Kids’ camp leaders needed

Avis Weller from Girgarre is seeking leaders for a children’s holiday camp organisation.

Laura Briggs

19 Jul 2018

News

Farmland values soar

The values of farmland in the district have more than doubled over the last two decades and larger farmers are becoming bigger. A recent report by Rural Bank indicates that northern Victoria values have soared from under $2,000 per hectare in 1997...

Jared Loughnan

18 Jul 2018

News

A picture paints 1000 words

It’s true that a picture paints one thousand words. Billy Doolan, better known as Billy Doo, might paint with small, precise, intricate lines and dots, but behind the paint lays a big, deep and meaningful message. Born in Palm Island near...

Jarryd Barca

18 Jul 2018

Sport

Shepparton United and Echuca trade blows

A potential finals preview will be on offer at Deakin Reserve tomorrow when Shepparton United and Echuca trade blows in a titanic Goulburn Valley League netball battle.

Alex Mitchell

20 Jul 2018

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Rural

News

Last year’s deer harvest largest on record

The new 2017 deer harvest report has revealed 106000 deer were taken by nearly 37000 licensed recreational deer hunters across Victoria, in what is the largest deer harvest on record.

Country News

21 hours ago

Water

Research highlights challenges

Murray-Darling Basin Authority chief executive Phillip Glyde said new research highlighted the opportunities and challenges for water managers in incorporating cultural flows into Australia’s water management framework.

Country News

19 Jul 2018

Galleries

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

19 Jul 2018

Dairy

Fonterra backs opening price

The opening milk price of $5.80/kgMS is a strong price relative to the industry and compared to last year, Fonterra Australia managing director Rene Dedoncker said early this week.

Rodney Woods

21 Jul 2018

Livestock

Invest in rams to lift profits

The time is right for sheep producers to capitalise on record high lamb and wool prices by investing in genetic and big data technologies, which are continuing to come down in price.

Country News

19 Jul 2018

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

Equestrian elation

Bendigo’s Catherine McCauley College has taken out victory in the school teams event at the inter-school equestrian event held in Elmore recently.

Country News

20 Jul 2018

Horticulture

Melons in comeback

Australia’s rockmelon industry is getting a helping hand from the Federal Government to help it recover from a deadly listeria outbreak that gutted the industry.

Country News

12 Jul 2018

News

Burra Foods to pay for more fat

BURRA SUPPLIERS have the opportunity to be paid on a 1:1 fat to protein ratio, reflecting the strong market returns for fat. Burra suppliers had the option before the start of the season of selecting either a 1:2 fat to protein ratio or the 1:1 fat...

Dairy News

21 Jul 2018

News

New habitat for wildlife at Kyabram

The viewing platform on top of Brown Snake Hill is a prime bird-watching location.

Country News

19 Jul 2018

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

Basin example of global crisis

The Murray-Darling Basin has been cited in a new United Nations report that warns a global water crisis is looming and describes the important role forests can play to ease the threat.

Country News

17 Jul 2018

Cropping

Conference has fodder on menu

The Australian fodder industry plays a pivotal role in Australian agriculture, underpinning production in dairy, livestock and other intensive industries.

Country News

21 Jul 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

News

Hardy-heads brought back from the brink

Four Victorian agencies have been working quietly in the state’s north to stave off the extinction of one of Australia’s most endangered native fish — with impressive results.

Country News

19 Jul 2018

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National & World

National

Queen Victoria Market heritage listed

The federal government says Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market will be added to the National Heritage List.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Finance

Coopers takes can-do approach to Pale Ale

Changing tastes for beers in cans has led Coopers to add a tinnie option to its flagship Pale Ale range.

AAP Newswire

19 Jul 2018

World

Possible hostage situation in LA

Los Angeles police are at a supermarket where there are fears a gunman has taken hostages after shooting his grandmother and girlfriend at a different location.

AAP Newswire

8 minutes ago