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Shepparton

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Need for Shepparton foster carers becoming “desperate”

The need for locals to foster care is becoming “desperate”, as authorities warn child abuse cases are expected to soar in the wake of COVID-19. Berry Street senior manager of home-based care in Shepparton Sharelle Davidson said the organisation was...

Charmayne Allison
Sport

Bowls - Kyabram appoints new coach Dane Gade

Kyabram has turned to a fresh voice in the Goulburn Valley Bowls Division. The Power has appointed Dane Gade as head coach, with the former Keysborough mentor ready to bring a taste of the city to the country club. “I’m going to try and bring...

Tyler Maher
Entertainment

SAM, it’s like you’re virtually there

The A Finer Grain: Selected Works from the SAM Collection virtual tour joins a growing list of tours, workshops and activities that are available for free on SAM’s online content portal, SAM Hub

Shepparton News
News

Homeless man jailed after lighting fires in Shepparton and Murchison

A homeless man who admitted to lighting three fires around Shepparton and Murchison has been warned by a magistrate his actions could have had “tragic consequences”. Yavuz Bayinder, 44, faced Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, June 2...

Liz Mellino
Lifestyle

A guide to DIY decking

Home improvement is high on the isolation to-do list for many. With people finding time to tackle the often overlooked larger projects, particularly in their back yard, a deck might sound like a good idea. But Mooroopna Hardware’s trade manager...

Jessica Ball

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Deniliquin

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Murray review is not rubbish

A new Waste Management Team has been busy reviewing waste operations and identifying areas that can be improved in the Murray River region. The team, created in 2019 by Murray River Council, has also been finding new ways to better manage the...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Picola & District FNL announce start date

The Picola and District “Sungold” Football Netball League have announced a return to play as of July 11. PDFNL is aiming to run with a 13 round draw, top eight and a four week final series. The decision follows consideration of club feedback...

Daniel Hughes
News

‘Talk to us’ call to Minister on water

District farming groups are calling for more extensive consultation with new federal Water Minister Keith Pitt. Following a webinar addressed recently by Mr Pitt they believe it is important for him to be provided with a more detailed understanding...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Opinion

Are you on team Jesus?

I went to watch two local teams play netball a couple of weeks ago, to support a specific player.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Entertainment

Jennings family reunite at Golf Club

The Deniliquin Golf Club played host to a Jennings family reunion on Saturday. The afternoon saw 86 members of the Jennings family gather in Deni, with some travelling from as far as Perth, Melbourne, Bacchus Marsh and Mildura. The reunion kicked...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

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Finley

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Murals finish as restrictions ease

The completion of a number of murals in the Finley community has come at an ideal time, finished just days before businesses could reopen and regional travel was allowed. Former Riverina artist Damian Mitchell, who is now based in New York, has been...

Daniel Hughes
News

A modern Finley home

At a glance Agent: Southern Riverina Livestock & Property. Address: 17 William St, Finley. Price: $220,000. The details: three bedroom, one bathroom, three car spaces. The modern design, warmth and light of this William St home is evident upon...

Daniel Hughes
Sport

Picola & District FNL announce return to play date

The Picola and District “Sungold” Football Netball League have announced a return to play as of July 11. PDFNL is aiming to run with a 13 round draw, top eight and a four week final series. The decision follows consideration of club feedback...

Daniel Hughes

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Kyabram

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Kyabram P-12 College Chaplaincy welcomes back students with open arms

RETURNING Kyabram P-12 students were given a warm welcome by the Kyabram P-12 College Chaplaincy Support Group last week as they settled back into their regular learning environment. On their first day back, students were treated with access to...

Jared Prestwidge
News

The freakish hailstorms of April 27, 1992 | Looking Back

The headline in the Free Press on May 1, 1992 was “The Day Kyabram Turned White”.

Kyabram Free Press
Sport

Brett Deledio hints at future Kyabram performance

RETIRED AFL star Brett Deledio has hinted he would like to pull on the colours of his beloved Kyabram one more time. Speaking on Melbourne radio station SEN, the 33-year-old said Bombers forward Kayne Pettifer, who was a former Richmond teammate...

Kyabram Free Press

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Benalla

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Keith’s collectible car - Benalla mans mint condition Model-T is a sight to see

Benalla’s Keith Wilson has lived in town for many years. While he might not be your typical collector of antiquities if you venture into his shed you will find his pride and joy - an mint-condition 1920s Model-T ford.

Simon Ruppert
Sport

Benalla Pony Club returns for first rally

Benalla Pony Club is set to return this week, with the club holding a rally on Sunday, June 7. It was announced by Pony Club Victoria on March 28 all Pony Club events and activities had to cease until further notice.

Benalla Ensign
News

Mental health support at your fingertips

While we have all been rightfully concerned about our respiratory health in recent months, it is, as always, also vitally important to look after our mental health. If you need support to keep your mental health on track, there are many resources...

Simon Ruppert
News

Victorian Seniors Festival ‘connecting’ like never before

Benalla’s older residents can enjoy the 38th Victorian Seniors Festival in a new digital format streamed directly into their homes. Disability, Ageing and Carers Minister Luke Donnellan recently launched the Victorian Seniors Festival re-imagined to...

Simon Ruppert

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Cobram

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Students indulge in sweet treats for a great cause

Sugar and sun were on the menu for students at St Joseph’s Primary School on Thursday. The school held its annual Biggest Morning Tea to raise vital funds for the Cancer Council. Returning students brought plates of sweet treats to share, while...

Morgan Dyer
Sport

Cobram ready to Roar into training

Cobram Roar is back on the pitch. The local Albury-Wodonga Football Association outfit resumed training last night after receiving the green light from all of the necessary parties involved, and senior coach Bill Puckett was excited to see his squad...

Cobram Courier
News

Historic gun restored to its former glory

The Strathmerton community has banded together to give one of its most iconic statues a makeover.

Morgan Dyer
News

New information centre on wheels

A state-of-the-art van will soon be seen in Moira Shire promoting tourism in the region.

Morgan Dyer

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Seymour

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Goulburn Options using Zoom to stay in touch

The restrictions on community activities due to COVID-19 have left many people with disability unable to access their usual supports. Because of this, technology has become an important tool for NDIS participants to stay in touch with their service...

David Rak
News

Local Lions deliver cakes to thank first responders

The Lions Club of Seymour Goulburn recently donated Lions Cakes to emergency services and health workers.

David Rak
Sport

Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre taking its classes outside

Seymour residents can get back into the swing of group exercise, with the Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre announcing it has started offering outdoor fitness classes. Although the centre remains closed, following the easing of restrictions last...

Meg Saultry

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Rochester

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Council elections to go through the post

THE Victorian Government has announced local council elections will still go ahead this year, albeit in a different format. Victorians will be able to have their say on their local government representatives through a postal vote on Saturday...

Campaspe News
Sport

HDFNL chairman calls for easing on player points in 2021

HEATHCOTE District League chairman Peter Cole believes the cancelled season should count as being played, in terms of any player point deductions or additions for 2021. In normal circumstances, a player would receive a one-point discount for playing...

Brayden May
News

Sleeper replacement project on Bendigo line completed months ahead of schedule

V/LINE passengers travelling to and from Rochester and Elmore will enjoy a more reliable and comfortable journey on the Bendigo line following the replacement of 48 000 timber sleepers. The $16.1 million project has been completed...

Anna McGuinness
News

Local farmers and food production businesses eligible for government grants

THE Business Adaptation grants program from the Victorian Government is set to help Campaspe farmers and food production businesses maintain workplace safety and supply chains. Individual grants of between $10 000 and $300 000 will...

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Heathcote

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Dump point change causes a stink

After numerous locals expressed concern about a mesh cover being placed over the dump point in Barrack Street, the McIvor Times launched an investigation.

McIvor Times
News

Break and enter at Heathcote’s tip

IT SOUNDS like a joke, but it certainly happened — someone has gone to the effort of breaking into the local recycling centre and making away with several thousand dollars worth of goods. Last week Heathcote Transfer Station’s office was...

McIvor Times
Sport

Best Battles, round two: Heathcote v Mount Pleasant

WHILE Heathcote may not have troubled teams in the upper reaches of the ladder in 2017, they certainly made the most of their opportunities against the teams around them.

McIvor Times

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Tatura

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Tatura photographer captures amazing photos of insects

These impressive close-ups of creepy crawlies aren’t computer generated, nor were they taken by a professional. These spine-tingling photos of jumping spiders and bees were taken by hobby photographer Matthew McDonald in his Tatura garden over the...

Madi Chwasta
News

Coronavirus cancels Tatura mum’s plans to spend Mother’s Day with daughter in Peru

The month of May is wiped clean in Jeanette Moorhouse’s mobile phone save for one, lone booking on May 21. It’s the date the Tatura local was set to fly home after visiting her daughter Rachel in Lima, Peru. They were going to spend Mother’s Day...

Charmayne Allison
Sport

After a long wait, golf has returned to Hill Top Golf Club

After seven weeks of pain, golfers returned to the fairways on Saturday and the sun shone to welcome them back. Officials feared some might not bother coming back, but Saturday’s field, at 103, was the biggest for years. Of course, some things...

Shepparton News

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Yarrawonga

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Crayfish season opens for long weekend

Local fishers are set to brave the cold this winter with the Murray Crayfish season officially opening on Monday, June 1. NSW DPI Senior Fisheries Manager Inland Cameron Westaway said the opening of the Murray Crayfish season is an exciting time for...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Ben’s great highlights

Ben Nowell, who turns 90-years-of-age this Friday, June 5 has many great memories of Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort, especially the time the course became Australia’s largest public access golf course. “The highlight of my life at the golf...

Robert Muir
sport

We’re back! PDFNL to start July 11

Rennie Football Netball Club players and supporters will start getting excited with the announcement they will be back playing in early July. The Picola and District “Sungold” Football Netball League have decided on a planned start to their...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Brooks takes aim at Coalition safe seats

A new political party, led by Southern Riverina Irrigators chairman Chris Brooks of Barooga, wants to take on the Morrison Government at the next federal election. Mr Brooks led an unsuccessful campaign to try and unseat Member for Farrer Sussan Ley...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

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Corowa

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Ghost meeting on excellent track

Corowa Race Club will host next Tuesday’s race meeting on an excellent track with an expected seven race program but again there will no crowds due to COVID-19 restrictions. “The protocols have been issued by Racing NSW – no TAB, no bar, no...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Rowers training for season 2020/21

Being largely a summer season sport, rowers had all but completed their season or regattas before the COVID-19 restrictions came into force. “As this is our off season we have just been able to get back in the boat. To meet the COVID social...

Robert Muir
News

Crayfish season opens for long weekend

Local fishers are set to brave the cold this winter with the Murray Crayfish season officially opening on Monday, June 1. NSW DPI Senior Fisheries Manager Inland Cameron Westaway said the opening of the Murray Crayfish season is an exciting time for...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Plans for Coreen fire station

It may take up to three years but the 18-active firefighters of Coreen fire brigade will probably have the old Coreen Hall site at 637 Federation Way Coreen as their home, with a brand new fire station. NSW Rural Fire Service has consulted Crown...

Corowa Free Press