Regional

Shepparton

Rumbalara’s Kick for Cancer game already a winner

Sport has always been a rallying point for passion and grass-roots community energy. Next month’s 2020 Kicking for Cancer game at Rumbalara Football Netball Club is a perfect example of an event driven by the passion of a few people, which has the...

John Lewis

More GVBD success at regional finals

Central Goulburn Murray Bowls Region finals action continued on Sunday at Wunghnu Bowls Club. Goulburn Valley Bowls Division representatives were again dominant on the green, winning through to the looming state finals week in three of the four...

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

Shane Jacobson speaking at GV BRaIN event

Since starring in the Aussie movie classic Kenny, for which he won an Australian Film Industry award for best actor, Shane has continued film acting while picking up TV presenting (Top Gear Australia), and has written his recent autobiography, The...

Ed McLeish

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

Free kids’ fun at the show

The Deniliquin Show committee works hard each year to ensure the annual event has something for everyone . . . and this year is no different. The 140th annual show will be spread over three days with the showgrounds thriving with a variety of sights...

Olivia Duffey

Mathoura swimming stars make a splash

An incredible day was had by Mathoura Public School students as they held their annual swimming carnival at the Mathoura Pool last Friday. The sun was shining, and spirits were high as students nervously lined up waiting for their first events. The...

Jamie Lowe

A new spot for relaxing

There’s a new place to kick back and relax in Deniliquin, with Sipalai Thai Massage now open. Owner Siraprapa Phuangmalai, better known a Yudee, can help you wind down with her traditional Thai massage. Other services include a relaxing back, head...

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

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

Finley

CanAssist Finley keep contributing

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Daniel Hughes

State showgirls announced

There’s no trip to Sydney for local Showgirl hopefuls Georgia Webb or Chantelle Gorman, but both women say they have gained a lot from being involved in the process. Representing Finley and Berrigan respectively, Miss Webb and Miss Gorman were among...

Southern Riverina News

Eagles win three straight years

Eagles have again shown their dominance at last week’s Tocumwal Public School swimming carnival taking out the Champion House shield for the third year in a row. Competition between Eagles and Koalas was hard fought all day with the final...

Southern Riverina News

Kyabram

Facilities funding for non-government schools now open

CATHOLIC and independent schools across Kyabram and district have the opportunity to benefit from a record investment in infrastructure through a new round of the Victorian Government’s $402 million Non-Government Schools Capital Fund...

Kyabram Free Press

Izuzu utility fished from Waranga Channel in Rushworth

EMERGENCY services were called to the Waranga Channel on Middle Rd, Rushworth yesterday to discover an Izuzu utility dumped in the water. Echuca police and paramedics responded at about 5.30am. No one was reported injured. Victoria Police Search and...

Kyabram Free Press

Tori Glass dazzles to bring in 2020

KYABRAM equestrian star Tori Glass arguably could not have asked for a better end to her 2019.

Brayden May

Benalla

Winton solar farm construction commences

Construction on a new solar farm near Winton has started after the developer secured financing for the 85MW project. The company behind the project is FRV Services Australia (FRV), a leading global developer of renewable energy projects, which is...

Simon Ruppert

AFL stars visit Benalla schools

A number of Benalla students got up close and personal with some their favourite AFL players last week, when members of Collingwood Football Club cruised into town as part of a AFL North East Border school visit. St Jospeh’s junior and senior...

Meg Saultry

Estia hosts battle of the sexes trivia night

Benalla’s Estia Health recently hosted a ‘Battle of the sexes’ trivia night. Organisers said that despite being outnumbered the men took out the victory - but all shared in the chocolate prizes in the spirit of Valentine’s Day

Simon Ruppert

NudeManFest well attended in Benalla Rural City

The controversial Nudemanfest was once again celebrated during the Australia Day Long Weekend. A spokesperson for the event, who asked to remain anonymous, said a large number of attendees enjoyed the event, which was held on a secluded property in...

Simon Ruppert

Cobram

Happy birthday to Cobram’s CWA Nocturnal Branch

Cobram’s Country Women’s Association Nocturnal Branch celebrated its first birthday recently, after a busy year working for the community, learning new skills and forming new friendships. Branch president Helen Christie said they had...

Spencer Fowler Steen

Barooga Bowls Club notes

If you thought last weekend’s Barooga bowls was nerve-rattling, what about this week? Friday pennant division one won by two shots against Numurkah. Division two won by 10 shots against Numurkah Golf. This means both Friday teams play this week in...

Cobram Courier

Students have a splash and a hot dog at swimming carnival. So what did they think?

The Courier asked Cobram Secondary School students at their swimming carnival what they thought of the day

Spencer Fowler Steen

Cobram quilters doing their bit for bushfire relief

Cobram Quilters Club is calling for volunteers and donations for a bushfire relief quilt-making working bee at Yarroweyah hall next week. Club members will be at the hall to make quilts for the bushfire-affected community in Corryong. Cobram...

Cobram Courier

Seymour

Seminar to reduce road trauma to be held in Seymour

Community-based not-for-profit Road Trauma Support Services Victoria will hold a road trauma awareness seminar in Seymour. Road Trauma Support services Victoria aims to reduce the incidence and impact of road trauma through statewide services that...

David Rak

U3A Seymour Melting Pot to discuss China relationship

Australia’s relationship with China is evident in our trade, higher education, tourism and foreign policy. Given the growing complexities around our relationship with China, U3A Seymour and District will open its monthly Melting Pot series of...

David Rak

GVBBL grand final | Mud Dogs pinch title in dying moments

The inaugural Goulburn Valley Bush Bash League title landed in the hands of the SRP Mud Dogs on Sunday after a thrilling finale at Deakin Reserve. The Rohan Larkin and Bryan Doyle-coached outfit claimed a one-wicket win over the Hurley’s Hotel...

David Rak

Rochester

International artist withdraws from Rochester Mural Festival

THERE is a late change to the line-up for the Rochester Mural Festival this weekend. International artist Wei Luan has pulled out of the festival because of concerns over coronavirus. The Chinese national lives in Vancouver, which has seen multiple...

Anna McGuinness

Rochester’s aim for under 14s premiership

ROCHESTER’S under 14 cricket side is on the brink of capping off a remarkable season. On Thursday, the teamwill take on Echuca White on day one of Goulburn Murray Cricket’s under 14 grand final. Rochy qualified for the grand final by the narrowest...

Brayden May

Health workers safe at REDHS despite increasing incidents of occupational violence statewide

ROCHESTER health workers are in the minority when it comes to workplace violence.

Anna McGuinness

Rochester businesses to benefit from cuts to payroll tax

BUSINESSES in Rochester and surrounds are set to receive further cuts to payroll tax. Over three years the regional payroll tax will be cut to a quarter of the metropolitan rate. In the current financial year it sits at 2.245 per cent — half...

Campaspe News

Heathcote

Police opening the floor to residents at night markets

Do you have a few words of wisdom for your local police? Or maybe you want to know how many officers work at the Heathcote station? Officers from Heathcote and Bendigo will be present at the Heathcote Friday Night Markets for Coffee With A Cop. The...

McIvor Times

Tooby Booby is back for a sixth year

For the sixth year running, Tooborac Hotel and Brewery will be holding its Tooby Booby festival on Saturday, March 7. The event is in support of the Australian Cancer Research Foundation and its mission to give world-class scientists the equipment...

Alex Gretgrix

Heathcote fall short in qualifying final

HEATHCOTE’S cricket premiership dream is still alive, but they are going to have to do it the hard way. The Saints have been forced into a preliminary final against Colbinabbin after losing to Elmore in Saturday’s Northern United Cricket Association...

Brayden May

Tatura

Tatura community rallies to reach $100k library fundraising target

The Tatura community is rallying to raise an extra $100 000 to complete the town’s new library. The $2 million library is under construction, with the community campaign set to kick off next week. The current library is located in the...

Shepparton News

Tatura family deliver baby at home as storm rages on outside

Little Charlie has a story to tell that sets him apart from most other newborns. While a storm raged across the region earlier this month Charlie unexpectedly arrived — in the bathroom of his family’s Tatura home.

Liz Mellino

Tat Chat | Merrigum golf

Merrigum golfers contested a stroke round for the Privilege Cup on Saturday and also competed for least putts, sponsored by Simon and Tash Doherty. It was also the penultimate opportunity to earn a place in the next “Tiger Cup” play-off which is...

Shepparton News

Yarrawonga

CRT Business Partner of the Year

CRT member Murray Valley Rural Services, based in Yarrawonga and Berrigan have taken out the Victoria/Tasmania Business Partner of the Year Award, announced at the CRT National Conference in Brisbane recently. The annual awards held extra weight...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

‘Roadside laws need to be lifted’ - McCurdy

Local Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy is calling for roadside native vegetation protection laws to be lifted. Mr McCurdy said the current laws prevent roadside grazing, increase fuel load and needed to be lifted to allow drought and...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Bowls notes

ClubMulwala Indoor Bowls Results for Monday night February 10. Winners with 32 pts were Reg Bryce – Ellen Buckley – Kay Ellis – Sue Stillard. Runner Up with 21 + 11pts were Jeanette Davies – Lynne Harmer – Chris Liberg – Betty Blick...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Motorbike Muster this Sunday

With the Motorbike Muster fast approaching this Sunday at the Mulwala Water Ski club, many motorbike lovers in Yarrawonga, Mulwala and surrounds are gearing up for what should be a cracking weekend. Mick Stewart from Bundalong is just one motorbike...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Corowa

Golden tags to lure fishos

Recreational fishers are being lured back to bushfire-affected areas by giving them the chance at landing a tagged fish worth up to $10,000. The Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) will manage the competition, which will run for 12 months, and has...

Corowa Free Press

North East Regional Tennis notes

Section 1 Corowa Red have convincingly defeated Wang Hardcourt at Ball Park to set up an enthralling last round where the 4 top teams play one another, and ladder positions are undecided. Corowa blew Hardcourt away early and from there Hardcourt...

Corowa Free Press

Saleyards upgrade tender chosen

Constructing and installing auctioneers’ walkways overhead and new selling pens at Corowa Saleyards are expected to commence in the near future. Corowa based firm Focus Engineering was awarded the tender for $431,926 for the upgrade, by Federation...

Robert Muir

Shaving for a cause

Corowa Free Press employee Dale Pegg will be shaving her head for a good cause next month. Dale will be shaving her locks if she raises more than $1000, in aid of the Cancer Council and Relay for Life both of which hold a special meaning to her...

Emma Prior