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Shepparton

Strathbogie Shire’s new CEO starts

Ms Salomon replaces Strathbogie’s acting chief executive Phil Howard, who stepped into the role for six months after Steve Crawcour resigned from the position after he oversaw policy breaches identified in a report from the Victorian Auditor-General...

James Bennett

KDL | Official draw released

Plenty of eyes will turn to Ardmona Recreation Reserve as well to see Shane Crawford’s debut as coach of the Bush Cats

Tyler Maher

Your guide to the region’s Christmas lights

Christmas has well and truly come to Shepparton, with homes across the region lighting up. They’re bright, and cheery, and very, very Christmassy. Don’t miss any Christmas lights with our map!

Shepparton News

Too much milk is off

I have a secret to share with our readers: we have some lunatics and potential psychopaths working in the editorial team at The News

James Bennett

Fishing impacted by fires across Victoria

What a horrible start to the year. Of course, I am referring to the bushfires that have been raging for the past couple of weeks, with no real sign of them being brought under control. What is needed is some heavy, widespread rain, to help the...

Kevin Tyler

Deniliquin

Wakeboarding record

Deniliquin is known for breaking records at the Deni Ute Muster, but it was on the Edward River that a new record was made at the weekend. A new record of 75 wakeboarders were in action at the three day Deni Wake Muster event which ended Sunday...

Jamie Lowe

Bowlers shine under lights

Deniliquin Bowling Club’s Division One excelled under lights at Mathoura on Friday night, in round 10 of the Campaspe Valley Bowls Division. Playing a team four ladder positions above them, Deni gradually gained ascendancy to claim a nine shot...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Finals hopes alive after big upset

Deniliquin Bowling Club’s Division One side has kept their Campaspe Valley Bowls Division finals hopes alive with an upset win against Echuca on Friday. Playing at home, Deni managed to win on two rinks to emerge winners by six shots; 70 to 64...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Christmas boost to drought relief

A ‘Christmas boost’ has been provided to the NSW Government’s Emergency Drought Transport Subsidy, to ensure farmers can continue to access support to transport fodder, stock and other farm inputs for the next month.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Christmas boost to drought relief

A ‘Christmas boost’ has been provided to the NSW Government’s Emergency Drought Transport Subsidy, to ensure farmers can continue to access support to transport fodder, stock and other farm inputs for the next month.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Finley

Jack’s collection draws interest

Jack Lee (pictured) was known for his eclectic collection of antiques and other items of interest. They were housed immaculately in a purpose built shed in the yard of his Berrigan home, and items were added all the time. The collection was not...

Zoe McMaugh

A member for life

Barry Bennett was presented with Life Membership of the Finley & District Camera Club, at the club’s 50 year celebrations. Mr Bennett recently celebrating 45 years involvement with the group, having joined the club on January 9, 1975. He has had...

Jamie Lowe

Tocumwal beaten in rain affected clash

Tocuwmal’s final one day fixture of the Murray Valley Cricket Association Premier Grade season saw the Bloods fall to the finals bound Katamatite with a disappointing eight wicket loss. Batting first the Bloods were 2/15 early with the wickets...

Southern Riverina News

Kyabram

Applications open for Music Works program

Musicians and organisations across Kyabram and district looking to amp up their latest projects are being urged to apply for the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Music Works program. The program is open to professional musicians and...

Jared Prestwidge

Kyabram residents head to NSW to provide bushfire relief

THE bushfires ravaging the country have been at the forefront of public conscious since August, with more still ahead. And while frightening images of blinding red flames swallowing homes and videos of animals fleeing in panic are at the top of...

Jared Prestwidge

Bush Bash washout

A WASH-out in the Hurley’s Hotel Hounds versus Jarvis Delaney Crushers clash at Kyabram’s Northern Oval on Sunday has left three teams fighting for one spot in the final of the Crane Aid Goulburn Valley inaugural Bush Bash League series...

Kyabram Free Press

Benalla

A lifetime fighting fires honoured by Goorambat CFA

A ceremony in the Goorambat Mechanics Hall last month marked 60 years of service for CFA life member Mick Johnson. While the occasion almost brought a tear to his eyes, the reality for Mick, and his generation, is that volunteering with the CFA is...

Simon Ruppert

WDCA | Mixed results as Bushrangers return to crease

A massive effort from Benalla’s Mitchell Nicholson couldn’t bring the Bushrangers’ A-reserve squad back from the brink in their match with City Colts, as the visitors held on for a three wicket win on Saturday.

Meg Saultry

Mower Mania returns to Moorngag

Moorngag Mower Mania returns this Saturday offering fast-paced action for all to enjoy - or even take part in. Originally scheduled as a Benalla Festival event, Mower Mania was postponed because of forecast rain, which threatened to make the track...

Simon Ruppert

Australia Day Events

The Australia Day weekend is just around the corner and Benalla and district, as always, has a range of events to celebrate the occasion. In Benalla, Sunday, Januray 26, will kick off with a flag raising on the Lake Benalla foreshore at 8 am...

Simon Ruppert

Cobram

Outages leave more than 2500 people without power

Hundreds of people are currently without power, with wild weather causing outages in Cobram, Tungamah, Katamatite, Yarrawonga and surrounds. The outages are currently under investigation, but a number are expected to be related to storm activity...

Cobram Courier

GVBBL round two | Mud Dogs defeat Panthers

The first finalist of the Goulburn Valley Bush Bash League has been confirmed after the SRP Mud Dogs claimed a thrilling victory on Sunday. The Mud Dogs and Cobram Panel Works Panthers went into the round two Crane Aid GVBBL contest unbeaten, but...

Tyler Maher

Katamatite coming together

New Year’s Eve of 2019 in Katamatite will sadly be remembered for all the wrong reasons, with the theft from the fire brigade rocking the town. Now, two weeks on from the wretched act, the community has banded together to help repair some of the...

Liam Nash

Barooga resident helping recycle camping waste

During the Christmas-New Year holiday break, Barooga resident Steve Tomlinson was busy handing out recycling bags for campers in Cobram and Barooga. Mr Tomlinson has been taking the recycled containers to the return and earn station to raise funds...

Cobram Courier

Seymour

Gardner elected to council

Robert (Bob) Gardner is a councillor-elect after a bi-election countback for the Lake Nagambie Ward was held at the Euroa Community Conference Centre recently. An official swearing in ceremony will take place on January 28 at 10 am at the...

David Rak

Dorothy notches up a century

Dorothy Rogers was surrounded by well-wishers for her 100th birthday at Barrabill House. Born on November 25, 1919 in New Zealand, Dorothy made the move across the Tasman to be closer to her son, Lyndon in Broadford when she was 80. A farmer’s...

David Rak

SDCA | Eastern Hill sail through as Broadford hold on in nail-biter

Eastern Hill recorded their second straight win of the A-grade season, knocking off Seymour in day two of their clash at Kings Park on Saturday.

Meg Saultry

Rochester

Lockington pool raises nearly $700 for bushfire appeal

LOCKINGTON pool’s successful fundraiser on Friday raised $697.50 for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. Local resident Kylie Floyd said more than 80 people enjoyed the evening, with 100 per cent of proceeds from sales of Ciurleo’s ice creams...

Campaspe News

Rochester’s young guns lead finals charge

ROCHESTER’S young guns are leading the club’s Goulburn Murray Cricket premiership defence which continues to gather momentum. On Saturday, Charlie Ryan (81 runs) and Waugh George (44 runs) led the way as Rochy shocked top side Kyabram Fire Brigade...

Brayden May

Locals helping locals

Hearing about the bushfires and the toll it was taking on wildlife, Rochester’s Catriona Jenkins tipped out her loose change jar filled with silver coins. She counted out $80 worth of change to donate to the RSPCA Appeal. Having tried both banks in...

Anna McGuinness

Rochester’s Ron Iddles immortalised in new mural celebrating Australia’s greatest detective

Ron Iddles is one of Rochester’s finest exports. That’s according to Glenda Nichol, Rochester Business Network president and project manager of the new mural.

Anna McGuinness

Heathcote

Tooby Blues is coming to town

FOLLOWING on from two successful years, Tooborac Blues and Roots Festival’s Tooby Blues will be back in full swing this weekend. Co-hosted by Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival, the festival will see a line-up of local musicians descend on Tooborac’s...

McIvor Times

Australia Day celebrations for Heathcote

COMMUNITIES across Greater Bendigo will celebrate Australia Day on Sunday, January 26. Mayor Margaret O’Rourke said Australia Day was an opportunity to reflect on the history, growth and future of Australia. “Wherever you are, whatever...

McIvor Times

Pyalong Netball Club to host clinic next month

PYALONG Netball Club is set to host a free netball clinic on Tuesday, February 11 and everyone is invited. The event is open to players from age groups under 9s and up from any club or those who might just be wanting to give netball a go.

Brayden May

Tatura

Delays and diversions around Service St works

Tatura commuters can expect some delays and traffic diversions around asphalt surfacing works on Service St next week, from Monday to Friday. Greater Shepparton City Council would like to advise the community that road servicing will occur from...

Spencer Fowler Steen

Tatura Library temporary closure and redevelopment

A pop-up library will replace the Tatura Library for six months, as a $2 million redevelopment gets under way. Greater Shepparton City Council unveils the pop-up on Tuesday, and said it would remain open until the end of June. No library...

James Bennett

Tat Chat | Merrigum Bowls Club

Last Tuesday our pennant team played Mooroopna Golf at Mooroopna, but could only manage to win on one rink.

Shepparton News

Yarrawonga

Big partnership secures big boats

Yarrawonga Mulwala will reverberate with the familiar rumble of the GP Hydroplanes over Anzac Day weekend for the next three years and hopefully beyond. Yarrawonga Mulwala Tourism & Business (YMTB) have entered a partnership with the Victorian...

Jared Loughnan

Downpour welcomed

The total rainfall average for the month of January fell in just 24 hours on Monday with Yarrawonga recording 44.4mm until 9am Tuesday according to Elders Weather. The long-term average for the month of January is 34.8mm. Largely the welcomed rain...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Lakers A Grade snare T20 title

The Yarrawonga Mulwala Cricket Club have won their second T20 WDCA title after a 7 wicket win against defending champs Greta. Played at the Wangaratta Showgrounds from 7pm, the Lakers were put into the field and dominated the contest from the very...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Australia Day in Howlong

Mulwala and district residents are encouraged to attend Federation Council’s 2020 Australia Day celebrations in Howlong on Sunday, January 26, commencing at 9.00am. “I urge as many people as possible from Mulwala and district to attend what will...

Robert Muir

Corowa

Celebrate and stay safe this Australia Day

The usual large gatherings are expected at local parks and river reserves this year, as people enjoy the hot weather and get out and about to celebrate Australia Day. Federation Council is encouraging residents and visitors using public areas to...

Corowa Free Press

2020 MRA Rutherglen Regatta

After months of preparing for the MRA regatta and the uncertainty of the fire and smoke situation in the area, the 154th MRA regatta went ahead as planned over the weekend. The MRA Committee consisting of Rutherglen Lake, Wahgunyah, Corowa and...

Corowa Free Press

Recognising women in local government

The local community has been called on to celebrate the contributions of inspirational women by making a nomination for the 2020 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government. Member for Albury Justin Clancy said the annual awards recognise the...

Corowa Free Press

Study finds uses for dead carp

Researchers have found that dead carp could be used successfully in a range of ways, from fertiliser to feed. This could help use the large amounts of dead carp, which would be generated if the all governments in Australia decided to introduce the...

Corowa Free Press