Regional

GVHA hosts inaugural Mental Health Awareness Round

Goulburn Valley Hockey Association created history at the weekend with the organisation’s first Mental Health Awareness Round.

Tyler Maher

22 hours ago

Entertainment

Shepparton tunes up for spring

Music lovers can once again enjoy springtime treats as the popular Goulburn Valley Concert Orchestra chamber series returns next month.

John Lewis

National Day of Action targeting rural roads

Community members can expect a highly visible police presence around Greater Shepparton next Tuesday.

Liz Mellino

Lifestyle

Art is a new lifestyle for these ladies

Art has opened up a whole new social world for a group of Shepparton retirement village residents who will see their work exhibited in Melbourne for the first time this month.

John Lewis

15 Aug 2019

Deniliquin

Judy’s league honour

The emotion of receiving a Picola & District Football Netball League life membership was evident when Judy Plattfuss was brought to tears on Saturday.

Zoe McMaugh

Joss celebrates milestone with win

Kaiden Joss celebrated his 100th game for the Deni Rovers in style, with the Roos thirds scoring a massive 159 point win at home over Yarroweyah on Saturday.

Jamie Lowe

New MIL CEO shares his vision

Phil Endley, Murray Irrigation’s new CEO, has shared his focus for irrigation services within the Southern Riverina after starting in the role last week.

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

07 Aug 2019

Entertainment

Amber’s inspiring Deni tour

Country music star Amber Lawrence is hopeful her visit to Deniliquin on the weekend has inspired young people to chase their dreams.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

07 Aug 2019

Finley

Finley High School send representative to ‘Secretary for a day’

Finley High School student Megan Marsden has spent the last two days having an input into education system development as part of a Department of Education program.

Southern Riverina News

09 Aug 2019

Olivia Thompson takes out speaking competition

Tocumwal Public School student Olivia Thompson impressed the judges with her expression and confidence to win the zone final of the Lions Club Public Speaking Competition.

Southern Riverina News

09 Aug 2019

Mason sister’s represent Australia

Tocumwal sisters Willow and Araminta Mason have just returned from the United States, where they have competed against some of the best barrel riders in the world.

Daniel Hughes

13 Aug 2019

Kyabram

Kyabram has three GMCU Allianz finalists

Three Kyabram businesses are finalists in the 2019 GMCU Allianz Campaspe Murray Business Awards.

James Arbuthnott

Locals encouraged to ask: R U OK?

ARE you OK?

Charmayne Allison

Junior best and fairest down to the wire

IT appears the future of Kyabram football is in safe hands.

Holly Tregenza

Benalla

A Life of Contrasts

At 8am on November 21, 1898, Alfred Archer was hanged in Melbourne gaol.

Simon Ruppert

17 hours ago

One point thriller brings Benalla Reds stellar season to end

Benalla Reds under-12 campaign has come to an end, with the Wang Tigers holding on for a one-point victory in an elimination final of the Wangaratta Junior District Football League on Saturday.

Meg Saultry

Winton Solar Expansion

One of the latest solar developments in the Benalla Rural City area is set to be extended, and operators are keen for some community feedback.

Simon Ruppert

18 hours ago

Rene’s Region

Rene’s region returns this week after several months off.

Simon Ruppert

19 hours ago

Cobram

Uncovering the stories of the region’s pioneers

Cobram Cemetery Trust secretary/treasurer Rachel McKay, assisted by Margaret Moxham, is writing and compiling The Pioneers and is hoping people might have information to her complete the work.

Dylan Arvela

PDNL: Strathmerton books a semi final berth

Strathmerton is heading to the Picola District Netball League A-grade semi-finals after a comprehensive win against Rennie on Saturday.

Cobram Courier

Canyon to mark 50 years since Woodstock at Yarroweyah Hall

August 1969, Woodstock Music Festival presents the newly-formed Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young debut concert. Fifty years later, a four-piece, Melbourne-based band Canyon marks Woodstock’s 50th anniversary with a sold out concert at Melbourne’s Caravan Club. In keeping with the Woodstock vibe, the band will continue to share the love touring 18 regional Victorian towns as part of the Cafe Culture Series during August and September. Canyon’s line-up includes singer, songwriter and guitarist Peter Chapman, singer, co-song writer and percussionist Louise Dempsey, Bruce Packard on vocals, bass and mandolin and Josh Bennett on vocals and multiple guitars.

Cobram Courier

20 Aug 2019

Katamatite student through to district public speaking final

Yarrawonga Lions Club hosted the zone junior public speaking competition on Sunday, August 11, with 14 students competing across two age groups. The Year 3 and 4 age group had to deliver a three-minute speech on ‘The day I went into outer space and met an alien . . .’

Dylan Arvela

20 Aug 2019

Seymour

Seymour FM says thanks

The many volunteers and sponsors of Seymour FM were thanked at a recent function at the Royal Hotel, Seymour.

David Rak

Sacrifices remembered

At a ceremony on Sunday, the Mitchell branch of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia remembered the 60,000 personnel from the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and the Royal Australian Air Force who served in Vietnam.

David Rak

Bowls

Seymour

David Rak

17 hours ago

Rochester

Campaspe News

Ute stolen in Echuca, found in Rochester

By Ivy Jensen A car stolen from Echuca on Wednesday has been found in Rochester. The black 2003 HSV Maloo ute was found undamaged on Francis St about 3pm Thursday. The vehicle was parked on the roadside on McKenzie Rd (Echuca-Kyabram Rd) near the...

James Arbuthnott

1 hour ago

LBU’s big step forward despite tough year

DESPITE just one win in 2019, Lockington-Bamawm United netballers believe they have taken a big step forward in the Heathcote District Netball League.

Brayden May

12 Aug 2019

Slice of success

Elmore Bakery’s first-year apprentice Sam Billett’s vanilla slice took home third prize in the Vanilla Slice Triumph competition on Saturday. The success follows that of Linette Moore, also from Elmore Bakery, who won first prize in the same...

James Arbuthnott

Landmark effort in fight against kids’ cancer

Lankmark Elmore has raised $5000 for the Shearing for Kids with Cancer fundraiser after Bayer group committed to donating one dollar to the cause for every lite of herbicide sold. Starting in 2015 when two families joined forces to help kids through...

James Arbuthnott

22 hours ago

Heathcote

Preps are just getting started

TWO weeks ago Foundation students at Heathcote Primary School celebrated their first 100 days of school. Last week it was Holy Rosary’s turn. Teacher Stephanie Slayter said she was enormously proud of her students and that it was “incredible” to...

Vanessa Wiltshire

12 Aug 2019

Join the board, it will be good for our health

AFFECTIONATELY known as ’the hospital on the hill’, Heathcote Health has touched thousands since 1859. Perhaps you were born there or know someone who was. Though the hospital no longer offers maternity services, it is a public provider of many...

Vanessa Wiltshire

12 Aug 2019

Saints had few answers for mounts

AFTER the promising performance the week before, the Saints faithful drove to Toolleen expecting a tight game of football against the power-packed Mt. Pleasant combination. Early the team worked hard but it was soon obvious that Mounts were up and...

The McIvor Times

10 Aug 2019

Tatura

Blessing of the Bikes to continue in Tatura

The All Saints Anglican Church in Tatura put the wheels in motion for a new tradition at the weekend with the town’s first Blessing of the Bikes service.

Madeleine Caccianiga

29 Jul 2019

Blast from past

The McPherson family has published the Tatura Guardian since the mid 1960s.

Tatura Guardian

19 Jun 2019

All about teamwork at Hill Top men’s golf

The two-person Ambrose competition on Saturday was sponsored by Brendan Spittles who provided trophies for winners, place-getters and a range of novelty events. In addition, there was a card draw at presentations with the winners offered a one-night stay-and-play at Corowa Golf Club, accommodation, golf, drinks and meals provided. Of course, you had to be present and two pairs missed the opportunity by leaving early.

Tatura Guardian

23 Jul 2019

Yarrawonga

Murray Valley farmers take charge of energy

Local farmers will next week have the opportunity to gain new perspectives on energy generation and management at free Farm Energy Forums developed by NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), with support from Dairy Australia and NSW Farmers. DPI...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Memorial classic attracts talent

A momentous memorial lawn bowls tournament that was a massive hit in 2018 will be held in Yarrawonga this weekend. The Joy Johnson Memorial Classic which has a $10,000 prize pool will take place from 10am Saturday, August 24 to Sunday, August 25 at...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

18 hours ago

sport

Pigeons win easy over Hoppers

With only two rounds remaining and the likelihood of a finals berth remote but still possible the Pigeons were keen to deal with the North Albury Hoppers and send them on their way. Senior SCORES Yarrawonga 2.3 10.6 17.6 23.10 (148) North Albury 1.4...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

20 Aug 2019

Combating the rise in family violence

Family violence is alarmingly on the rise in the Moira region almost doubling in the past five years. Statistics from the Crime Statistics Agency show in Moira in 2013-2014, 285 cases were recorded compared to 496 in 2017-2018. In family incidents...

Emma Prior

21 hours ago

Corowa

Corowa woman charged with 27 drug supply offences

A young Corowa woman could face up to 20 years in prison after being charged with 27 drug supply offences of methylamphetamine (‘ice’). Police executed a search warrant at the residence of April Lea Leslie at about 11.30am on Tuesday last week...

Rhys Williams

Roos down Dogs

Seniors Corowa Rutherglen 9.7.61 defeated Wodonga Bulldogs 5.8.38 There was spring in the air and spring in the Roos step as they sealed an impressive victory against the determined Wodonga Bulldogs. It was an important win for the team, not just to...

Corowa Free Press

21 hours ago

Piet - ‘Life of the garden’

A special local screening of Five Seasons – the Gardens of Piet Oudolf, ignited a discussion about the beauty and ambience gardens provide for the community, and to also be conscious of the environmental footprint they have. The Corowa Tree of...

Rhys Williams

18 hours ago