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Shepparton

Bendigo’s Karl Jacobs is blind but brilliant at breakdancing

He was 15 years old at an underage disco in Bendigo when Wicked Force, Australia’s best breaking crew at the time, were doing a promo performance to Run DMC’s It’s Like That

Ilias Bakalla

Football recruiting wrap

“It’s pretty special for me, being able to come home to the club I love and help Sam and Gags (Gallagher) develop what looks to be such a promising young side,” Holobowski told the Pastoral Times

Alex Mitchell

Concert bands on show in Mooroopna for the OUTintheOPEN festival

It was an impressive night of live music in Mooroopna on Saturday, with Shepparton Brass and Wind performing alongside the Melbourne Rainbow Band for the OUTintheOPEN Festival. More than 60 musicians filled the WestSide Performing Arts Centre stage...

Liz Mellino

Murchison aged care facility is staying open, says Drum

Federal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum would like to make one thing clear — Murchison’s nursing home is staying open.

Morgan Dyer

Fryers Street Food Festival is back again

The fourth annual Fryers Street Food Festival promises flavours from around the world. “The whole reason for an event like this is to showcase our town, bring the community together and enjoy what we have here all around us,” event...

Shepparton News

Deniliquin

Awards double for Outback Theatre for Young People

Outback Theatre for Young People has been recognised for its incredible work and “genuine involvement” in the community with two awards. OTYP won the NSW Youth Work Award 2019 for Outstanding Work with Regional Young People on October 1 and the...

Olivia Duffey

Rhinos right wrongs against Bloods

The Deni Rhinos have jumped up to second on the Murray Valley Cricket Association Premier Grade ladder following a dominant win at home. The Rhinos made light work of the visiting Tocumwal side at Memorial Park, keeping the Bloods to 9/117 from...

Jamie Lowe

Two wins in a row for Lions

It was Deniliquin High School who drew the short straw on which side to debate when it came up against the Deniliquin Lions Club in this year’s annual debate challenge. The debate topic was a highly contentious issue — ‘That the government is...

Olivia Duffey

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

Mud run fun

A ‘Tough It For Timor Mud Run’ fundraiser will be held in Finley this Saturday. The event will help 10 local Finley High School students provide medical and education supplies to the families of Timor Leste. The fundraiser will support the...

Daniel Hughes

Care centre in full bloom

Almost 100 people took advantage of the opportunity to see behind the scenes at Finley Regional Care at its recent open garden day. Residents, their family and friends and other visitors were treated to delicious food and live entertainment in the...

Daniel Hughes

Rhinos too strong for Bloods

Tocumwal fell to premiership contender Deniliquin in Murray Valley Cricket Premier Grade action on the weekend with the Rhinos proving far too strong. Batting first the Bloods started promisingly enough with Reilly Rennick (22) and Daniel Hibberd...

Southern Riverina News

Kyabram

Kyabram barber raises $540 for Fauna Park, Paint the Tank Foundation

YOU don’t have to hold a blade to someone’s throat to get them in the community spirit in Kyabram – it’s a given. Allan St barber Terry Scott knows this as he sometimes didn’t even have to get his razor and clippers out...

James Arbuthnott

Manley family seeks knitting history

EMMA Manley lived in Merrigum and Lancaster from 1862 to 1947. In 1937, she presented a knitted blanket to King George VI to commemorate his coronation in 1936, but it was unfortunately declined by the Royal Family due to protocol. However, during...

James Arbuthnott

Stanhope impressive in GM minor cricket

by Gus Underwood STANHOPE continued its impressive start to the season, losing only one wicket chasing down Echuca’s competitive score of 6/165. Craig Emmett, who was unbeaten on 72 off 102 deliveries, shared an opening stand of 49 with Matt...

Kyabram Free Press

Benalla

Danny Claridge elected new mayor of Benalla

Councillor Danny Claridge has been elected Mayor of Benalla, following a special Meeting of the Council held this evening. Mr Claridge was elected unopposed and will hold the position until November 23, 2020. The new Mayor addressed his fellow...

Meg Saultry

Scooters are name of game at Skate Park Series

North East Skate Park Series hit Benalla on Saturday for stop 11, with competitors taking to their skateboards, scooters and BMX bikes to battle it out on the skate park.

Meg Saultry

Apply for history grants

State Member for Euroa Steph Ryan is encouraging history groups to apply for the Public Record Office Victoria’s Local History Grants Program. Applications are now open for grants of up to $15 000 to assist local community groups and...

Simon Ruppert

Classic train heads to Benalla

The famous Spirit of Progress, the train that revitalised rail travel prior to World War II, will make a stop in Benalla this month, Organised by the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre the train will comprise the original saloon sitting carriages, and...

Simon Ruppert

Cobram

Making a stand against cervical cancer

After the birth of his baby brother, four-year-old Sebastian Mancini could not understand why his mother Amanda was constantly in tears, completely unaware that her life had been tipped on its head. He was too young to understand that after two...

Liam Nash

Cobrams strike at home

Goulburn Murray Lawn Tennis action returned at the weekend, where division three Cobram Cobras sit on top of the ladder after round four. The side played second-placed Tatura Charges on Saturday at Cobram and snuck away with a win, 7-85 to 6-72...

Cobram Courier

Author T M Clark to chat about new book next month

Her novel My Brother-But-One, was shortlisted for the Queensland Literary Award 2014 and has penned other novels Shooting Butterflies, Tears of the Cheetah, and Nature of the Lion, as well as a novella, The Avoidable Orphan, and a children’s...

Cobram Courier

Walk to fight domestic violence

December 1 might signal the start of the year’s merriest month, but Cobram-Barooga Soroptimist is encouraging locals to take part in the annual state-to-state walk on that day to help stamp out an unspeakable atrocity somehow still present...

Liam Nash

Seymour

Share your experiences in accessing rural aged care services

Are you aged 65 or older? Have you ever accessed services in Seymour linked to ageing or aged care support? These could include, but are not limited to, hospital and GP services, district nursing, personal, respite and general home care, home...

Vanessa Wiltshire

Seymour women encouraged to screen for breast cancer

A little more than half the number of women living in the Euroa electorate are having regular breast screens. According to the latest findings by BreastScreen Victoria, just 54 per cent of women in the Euroa electorate were screened in 2016-2018...

David Rak

SDCA | Rival matches headline B and C-grade cricket action

A strong bowling spell from the Royals saw the Seymour side beat Broadford to kick off B-grade action on the weekend.

Meg Saultry

Rochester

Fishing and canoe platform coming to Rochester

THE North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has received the go-ahead to construct an all-access fishing and canoe platform at the Campaspe River. The platform was funded by an Australian Government Basin Plan grant and will stretch along...

Jared Prestwidge

Strong fightback leaves Rochester in prominent position

ROCHESTER’S hopes of a first win since round one of the Goulburn Murray Cricket season remain alive after a strong fightback on day one of their clash with Echuca South. After winning the toss and electing to bowl on Saturday, the home side appeared...

Brayden May

Elmore coffee van application refused

THE Elmore Progress Association has breathed a collective sigh of relief as plans for a coffee van at Railway Place were shut down by VicTrack. After almost two months of uncertainty and a petition with more than 300 signatures, the association’s...

Jared Prestwidge

Photo Gallery: REDHS Cup Day luncheon

Photo Gallery: REDHS Cup Day luncheon

James Arbuthnott

Heathcote

Lakeshore caravan park donates $4000 to Heathcote Health

THREE local fire brigades, Heathcote Health and many other community groups have received a helping hand thanks to the generosity of former site holders at Lakeshore caravan park.

Vanessa Wiltshire

Be prepared: Fire danger period now in place

Fire Danger Period information and restrictions www. cfa. vic. gov. au/warningsrestrictions/restrictions-during-the-fire-danger-period

Vanessa Wiltshire

Season wrap: Heathcote’s ‘net’ generation of stars beat parents 5-3

IT’S a wrap for NetSetGo, the year whizzing past in Heathcote almost as quickly as the youngsters on the court.

Vanessa Wiltshire

Tatura

McCrackens celebrated 74 years of wedded bliss

Tatura’s Ruth McCracken believes the secret to a long and happy marriage is to always support each other and to never go to bed angry.

Liz Mellino

Get us back in the News

Tatura community members have spoken and want to see more stories about their town in the Tuesday and Friday editions of Tat Chat. Tatura Community House Manager Leeane Button said Tat Chat was a great way for the town to be updated on what’s...

Morgan Dyer

Strong competition in Hill Top women’s golf

The three-person Gentsomes event sponsored by Tatura Logos and Promos was enjoyed by a good field. The winning three-person team consisted of Joyce Tavener, Francie Mark and Heather Long, and all played well to score 124 points. Runners-up were Bev...

Shepparton News

Yarrawonga

Extra drought package extends to small business

The extra drought package and the inclusion of a water deal for fodder producers will help farmers, businesses and communities in rural and regional NSW struggling with the effects of drought NSW Nationals Senator, Perin Davey said. The Federal...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Exciting exhibition this week

An exciting cultural diversity exhibition will be held at the Yarrawonga College P-12 Community Workshop today until Friday, November 15 with people of all walks of life invited to attend. Yesterday, Tuesday, November 12 the exhibition opened with...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

YMCC Cricket results

C grade A dominant bowling performance alongside two great batting performances has guided the Yarrawonga Mulwala Lakers C Grade to a valuable win against the Wangaratta Magpies. After losing the toss Captain Jason Sharp and his Lakers were sent...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Fifth year of amazing golf

For a fifth consecutive year, the best senior professional golfers in Australia will tee off locally in two championships, in late January 2020, with free admission for golf fans. The Shepparton BMW PGA Seniors Championship will be played at Black...

Robert Muir

Corowa

Local firefighters remembered

NSW Rural Fire Service unveiled four plaques during on Remembrance Day to memorialise the lives of local firefighters who went above and beyond in their duty. The plaques were each unveiled along with a Tree of Remembrance during an event at the...

Corowa Free Press

Corowa topple Barnawartha

Corowa were locked in from the onset against the Barnawartha/Chiltern batsmen, bowling the visiting side all out for 54 before making quick work of the run total at Ball Park on Saturday. The opposition won the toss and elected to bat. Things...

Corowa Free Press

Extra drought package extends to small business

The extra drought package and the inclusion of a water deal for fodder producers will help farmers, businesses and communities in rural and regional NSW struggling with the effects of drought NSW Nationals Senator, Perin Davey said. The Federal...

Corowa Free Press

Corowa Market Report

Corowa’s Market on Monday yielded better results to the previous market with 21,352 yarded an overall increase of 7,452. 11,971 lambs were yarded for an iccrease of 2,015 while sheep were also up 5,737 with 9,381 yarded at this week’s market...

Corowa Free Press