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Shepparton

Shepparton’s dancing queen

Where does artistic inspiration come from? For some it’s nature, others have music or cultural roots. For choreographer Kyla McGregor it’s her home and family. John Lewis talked to the Shepparton teacher and mother of two about her dance theatre...

John Lewis

KDL implements mental health policy

Kyabram District League operations manager Nathaniel Dedman is putting mental health firmly on the agenda as the region’s sporting clubs battle through tough times. Dedman and his organisation have implemented a league-wide mental health...

Alex Mitchell

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

Weddings - I miss the tragedy and the comedy

One of the many heartaches caused by this terrible pandemic is the cancellation of weddings. Months of seating plans and hard fashion choices are scattered to the winds, never to be repeated in exactly the same way. Not that this affects me too...

John Lewis

Breathing new life into a crumbling Tatura home

For more than a decade, a ‘for sale’ sign stood stagnant in front of a crumbling Tatura home. Story: Jessica Ball Photography: Rodney Braithwaite G aping holes in the floor, a leaky roof and a corner jacked up to keep the 100-year-old structure...

Jessica Ball

Deniliquin

Uni dreams dashed

March should have been the beginning of an exciting new journey for many local students, at different university campuses across the country. But the spread of Coronavirus has intercepted, forcing many institutions to close their doors and ask...

Olivia Duffey

Recounting the ‘best’

Welcome to the new series, Best Battles — recounting some of the best battles between teams who were meant to meet each other this weekend. Although football is on a long hiatus, there is no reason we cannot still report on the matches with...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Don’t visit us this Easter

Residents are being urged to stay home and postpone visits from family and friends, especially this Easter, to halt the spread of Coronavirus. As uncertain times continue, Edward River Council Mayor Norm Brennan said now was the time people could...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

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

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

Finley

Southern Riverina News

UPDATE: Berrigan Shire record two more cases

A Coronavirus death has been recorded in the Murrumbidgee Local Health District. A 74 year-old woman from Albury succumbed to the virus after contracting it overseas. Latest figures released this morning show no increase on the three cases reported...

Daniel Hughes

Voyage to sea for volunteers

Five local firefighters have been rewarded for the efforts they made during the bush fire crisis which swept the country over summer. NSW Rural Fire Service Federation Zone Captain Greyd’n Davis and firefighters Phil Selman, Riley Nolen, Tamar...

Daniel Hughes

Soccer season set for May start

Young legs and enthusiastic soccer players will take a seat at home with the Cobram Junior Soccer Association season being postponed until May 2. The announcement was made on Saturday, March 21 after discussion with CJSA’s committee and...

Daniel Hughes

Kyabram

$40,000 worth of farm equipment stolen from Wyuna property

A WIDOWER who lost his home and the love of his life within two months has suffered further heartache thanks to callous thieves. Barry Owens, 75, went to his beloved Wyuna property on Sunday morning to mow the lawns and found the gate open with his...

Kyabram Free Press

Study deems Kyabram most economically resilient town

KYABRAM has been deemed the most economically resilient regional town in Australia by a study conducted by the University of South Australia, the University of Newcastle, and George Mason University. In response to the scale and economic impacts of...

Jared Prestwidge

Remembering a legend | Gus Underwood’s sporting snaps

I, like many, was saddened to hear last week of the passing of Jack Jones at the grand old age of 95. Diagnosed with cancer in December last year, Jack was a three-time premiership-winning player (1946, 1949, 1950) in 175 games and kicked 156 goals...

Kyabram Free Press

Benalla

Truck drivers struggle as roadhouses close

Australia’s besieged supermarkets and food retailers might now be further impacted in another case of coronavirus collateral damage, with trucking companies — which are doing their best to get desperately sought-after products to...

Benalla Ensign

GVL, KDL assess coronavirus financial impact

Goulburn Valley League will not charge its clubs any fees until the football and netball season begins as the region’s sporting organisations continue preparing for a financial hit due to the coronavirus crisis. Stemming from a meeting of the...

Alex Mitchell

Honour the Anzacs from your own driveway

RSL State and Territory branches across the nation will unite on Anzac Day in a powerful display of solidarity and mateship to honour the service of Australia’s defence forces, past and present. The national organisation has come together to support...

Simon Ruppert

Native Dookie garden with a twist

At first glance this glorious garden near the foot of the Dookie hills is a typical native oasis. But spend some time wandering about and each turn reveals an eclectic mix of exotic plants, indigenous species and cacti. Embracing the gentle...

Sharon Wright

Cobram

Cobram District Health Ladies’ Auxiliary buy ECG for hospital

Cobram District Health Ladies’ Auxiliary has purchased a new electrocardiogram (ECG) machine for the hospital. The $15 000 machine, which measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat, has wifi-connectivity and can compare two...

Madi Chwasta

COVID-19 | Leagues brace for financial hit

Two of the region’s football and netball leagues are bracing for the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis. Murray Football Netball League general manager Dale Norman and Picola District Football Netball League operations manager Shane Railton...

Alex Mitchell

Isolation too much to bear?

Cobram youngsters have been invited to go on bear hunt. In the past few weeks stuffed animals have been appearing out the front of local homes ready for peering eyes to spot. The trend has taken off in neighborhoods across the globe in a bid to help...

Morgan Dyer

Savour the seafood tradition

Although COVID-19 may be breaking a number of Easter traditions, Cobram locals can still enjoy their Good Friday seafood feast. Flippin’ Fresh Seafood has arrived in town today with a trailer load of fresh seafood ready for the long weekend...

Morgan Dyer

Seymour

Focus firmly on locals

Avenel Meats owner Scott Reid was forced to take his phone off the hook when COVID-19 panic set in. Scott and his wife Neisha could not keep up with demand as locals and people from across Victoria attempted to secure hundreds of kilos of meat. The...

David Rak

New chief executive at Seymour Health

Ward Steet is the new chief executive at Seymour Health. Mr Steet has worked in health for more than 30 years, with the past 22 years in senior and executive level positions. He has a background as a physiotherapist specialising in neurological...

David Rak

GVL, KDL assess coronavirus financial impact

Goulburn Valley League will not charge its clubs any fees until the football and netball season begins as the region’s sporting organisations continue preparing for a financial hit due to the coronavirus crisis. Stemming from a meeting of the...

Alex Mitchell

Rochester

Community House still open, but only for Food Share and computer services

VOLUNTEERS at Rochester Community House would like locals to know they are still open for business, but only for certain services.

Campaspe News

GVL, KDL assess coronavirus financial impact

Goulburn Valley League will not charge its clubs any fees until the football and netball season begins as the region’s sporting organisations continue preparing for a financial hit due to the coronavirus crisis.

Alex Mitchell

Rotunda under renovation in Rochy

ROCHESTER’S rotunda, across from the Shamrock Hotel, is having a makeover.

Campaspe News

Coffee for all in Rochester, thanks to Mister Brooks

WITH everyone inside, waiting for a chance to feel the sun on their skin, any excuse to get out is welcome.

Campaspe News

Heathcote

Mitchell Shire encourages residents to access hardship support

MITCHELL Shire Council is encouraging community members to access new hardship support options if they are unable to pay their fourth instalment rate notices due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The notices will be sent out shortly, with...

McIvor Times

Pet registrations extended for Mitchell Shire residents

OWNERS who are struggling to keep up with their pet registration payments need not stress after Mitchell Shire Council announced an extension last week. The fees were originally due on Friday, April 10, but because of the current coronavirus...

Alex Gretgrix

Heathcote’s Kodi Jacques declares her AFLW debut season a success

KODI Jacques’ first season as an AFLW footballer was a rollercoaster ride.

Brayden May

Tatura

Tat Chat: CWA Annual Luncheon the last catch-up for many months

Goulburn Valley West Group of the Country Women’s Association CWA Goulburn Valley West Group president Jenny Goonan welcomed 19 ladies to the Annual Luncheon last Sunday. This was held in the dining room of the Hill Top Country and Golf Club...

Ed McLeish

Tatura Hot Bread wins big at Victorian Baking Show

Whether you’re a local customer or a national judge, Tatura Hot Bread always strives to deliver the best. This was never more evident than at the Victorian Baking Show in Shepparton at the weekend, where the Tatura team brought home an impressive...

Charmayne Allison

Tat Chat | Hill Top golf

Dave Roberts and Rod Schubert, under the pseudonym Davrod, combined to sponsor the double-par competition on Saturday where golfers can record two plusses on the one hole should they birdie the hole or par it with two handicap shots. The usual...

Shepparton News

Yarrawonga

Coronavirus update

As of 12 noon Tuesday, April 7 Moira Shire had 10 confirmed COVID-19 cases while the Federation Council area remains at seven. No new cases have been recorded in the Murrumbidgee Local Health District for three days running. The total number of...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

An Easter like never before

At a time when Yarrawonga Mulwala normally welcomes thousands of visitors with open arms over the Easter period local authorities are urging people to stay at home. Moira Shire Council Mayor Libro Mustica told the Yarrawonga Chronicle they are...

Emma Prior

Lakers announced premiers

Unanimous acknowledgment for finishing top of the home and away 2019/20 cricket season has been given with Yarrawonga Mulwala Cricket Club being named the premiers of Wangaratta District Cricket Association (WDCA Kennedy Builders) for the season...

Robert Muir

Coronavirus Update

On Monday, April 6 Moira Shire has 10 confirmed COVID-19 cases while the Federation Council area remains at seven. The total number of coronavirus cases in Victoria is 1158 (an increase of 23 from yesterday) and in NSW there are a total 2,637...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Corowa

Coronavirus update

Further information is also available at www. dhhs. vic. gov. au/coronavirus or www. health. nsw. gov. au/coronavirus

Corowa Free Press

James ready for Olympics next year

With the postponement of the Tokyo Olympic Games this week until July next year well known local sporting identity James Willett will now focus on giving himself the best chance to realise his dream – to be a gold medallist in the Olympic Games...

Robert Muir

Council’s ‘Our Community Movement’

In the midst of the global novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Federation Council is encouraging all residents to look out for their neighbours - particularly those who are most vulnerable - and show that community spirit and resilience for which...

Corowa Free Press

Drought funding endorsed

Except for Cr Fred Longmire, Federation Council’s councillors endorsed 14 projects to share in a further $1 million Federal Government funding regarding the drought community program. The Round 2’s 14 projects and the amounts of funding, with...

Robert Muir