Regional

Shepparton

Going, going ... but not quite gone

When Alan Rossignoli closed the door of his Wyndham St real estate business last week, he ended more than 40 years of Shepparton CBD presence. But the Rossignoli name has been synonymous with Shepparton real estate for much longer. John Lewis talked...

John Lewis

Echuca United announces new senior coach

Echuca United’s footballers are ready to take flight under their new senior coach. On Thursday night, the club announced Adam Sutherland would be the man to lead the Eagles into their next chapter following the departure of Guy Campbell...

Brayden May

SAM, it’s like you’re virtually there

The A Finer Grain: Selected Works from the SAM Collection virtual tour joins a growing list of tours, workshops and activities that are available for free on SAM’s online content portal, SAM Hub

Shepparton News

Shepparton mother sent to jail for using stolen bank card

A Shepparton mother has been sentenced to 14 days’ imprisonment after using a bank card which had been stolen by a co-accused during an alleged aggravated burglary. Chantal Spencer, 37, faced Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on Monday where...

Liz Mellino

My Pet: A tale of puppy love

When Sophie de Wys met Kellie McGrath, Poppi was part of the deal. The 24-year-old Shepparton woman said having the lovable Labrador in their lives had only strengthened their relationship.“I think you kind of see how one another reacts to...

Jessica Ball

Deniliquin

Cannabis found in sock

A 19 year-old Deniliquin who reportedly tried to conceal cannabis in his sock has been charged with possession of a prohibited drug. Police said two bags of green vegetable matter were found in the man’s sock when he was searched about 9.10pm...

Jamie Lowe

Young Roos impress in Hay hitout

The Deniliquin Rovers thirds and fourths footy sides both travelled across to Hay for their respective practice matches on Saturday. The games served as good preparation for the upcoming Picola & District League season, with the Roos set to...

Jamie Lowe

Mitch meets task, so dad pays up

Mitch Jefferies has been overwhelmed with support from the local community after completing Dry July. The 21 year-old smashed his fundraising goal of $500, raising $2,254.70 for the McGrath Foundation while abstaining from alcohol for the month of...

Jamie Lowe

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

Cattle sales on the rise

Numbers increased again at Finley for the fortnightly cattle sale last week. The usual field of buyers were present. There was a larger showing of finished grown steers and bullocks. Competition was stronger across all grades of stock. The trade...

Southern Riverina News

Out to lend a helping hand

Members of the Southern Riverina Community who have been impacted by Coronavirus restrictions, and the more recent related border closures, are reminded there is a group of locals there to offer support. Leanne Waldron is just one of the locals...

Daniel Hughes

Hawkins readies for fast schedule

Get your beanies and your guernseys on and find your favourite spot on the couch, an AFL marathon starts tonight. The AFL released a further four rounds of its 2020 season on Tuesday, July21 with 20 consecutive days of footy to take place. Unrivalled...

Daniel Hughes

Kyabram

Campaspe Shire Council services close amid COVID-19

CAMPASPE Shire mayor Adrian Weston says the community must continue to work together to get through the latest coronavirus restrictions. From Thursday, all of regional Victoria including Echuca and Kyabram, will be under stage three restrictions...

Brayden May

KDHS encourages residents to cut the sugar this Dental Health Week

AS PART of Dental Health Week, Kyabram District Health Service is encouraging residents to take a closer look at the products they buy from the supermarket. Figures show that the average Australian is consuming 14 teaspoons of sugar a day &mdash...

Jared Prestwidge

Sport clubs receive $1000 grant from Victorian Government

FOUR Kyabram and district sport clubs recently received a welcome boost, courtesy of the Victoria Government’s Community Sport Sector Short-term Package. Kyvalley Tennis Club, Rushworth Tennis Club, Rushworth Bowls Club and Rushworth Golf Club were...

Kyabram Free Press

Benalla

Tighter restrictions aim at eradication

With daily media conferences from Premier Dan Andrews highlighting massive increases in cases, Victorian communities could be forgiven for wondering if this pandemic will ever end. And whilst the reintroduction of restrictions in country Victori...

Simon Ruppert

GALLERY: Junior talent shine in Benalla training sessions

Benalla’s junior footballers took to the training track for one final training session last Tuesday. Similar to past weeks, the three groups were put through their paces in a number of drills, including handballing, kicking and contested work.

Meg Saultry

Poet’s Corner: As I grow old - by John Arandall

As I grow old with bones stiff and soreI tend to walk slower, I don’t run anymoreBut I look back on life without regret’cause the good times I’ve had we’re really great My body is sore and I’m in painBut I pay it no mind and I don’t complainAll the...

Simon Ruppert

Grants support local projects

Greta Landcare Group (GLC), Tomorrow Today and two Wangaratta-based charities have received grants from the June Canavan Foundation (JCF). Grants totalling $201,200 were distributed last month targeting organisations that were severely affected from...

Simon Ruppert

Cobram

Police investigate alleged stabbing in Strathmerton

A 49-year-old Strathmerton man is in a stable condition at Goulburn Valley Health after he was allegedly stabbed multiple times on Tuesday night. Cobram Police arrived at a home at McGuire St in Strathmerton at around 11.25pm on Tuesday night...

Morgan Dyer

Sport off once again

Community sport in regional Victoria is again on the backburner after the announcement on Sunday by Premier Daniel Andrews that stage three coronavirus restrictions would once again be enforced outside of metropolitan Melbourne. Three weekends of...

Cobram Courier

Cobram schools reflect on the return to remote learning

Recent COVID-19 restrictions has affected how schools in Cobram will operate, with remote learning back from today. Having tackled it all before, schooling bodies are better prepared heading into the next six weeks. Cobram Anglican Grammar principal...

Liam Nash

Moira among shires leading Victorian unemployment

The Shepparton region – which includes Moira Shire, City of Greater Shepparton and Campaspe Shire – has suffered the biggest drop in employment in rural and regional Victoria.

Jessica Ball

Seymour

Ag Society gives back to arson-stricken 103.9 FM

A further $1000 has been donated to Seymour FM as the community radio station struggles to recover from a recent arson attack. The Seymour Agricultural and Pastoral Society made the generous donation in the wake of the recent radiothon which...

Seymour Telegraph

Easier access to solar power for tenants

The Victorian Government has expanded the Solar Homes program so more renters and landlords across the state can access affordable rooftop energy with a Solar Homes rebate. Solar Homes Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said eligible landlords could now...

David Rak

Best Battles | Giant win not enough for Lions finals hope

Seymour v Mansfield Round 18, 2013, at Mansfield Recreation Reserve Seymour 26.15 (171) d Mansfield 15.11 (101) A 70-point win in a final home and away match would have almost every team celebrating. But Seymour’s grand win against Mansfield...

Meg Saultry

Rochester

Man accused of growing cannabis in Rochester bailed

A MAN charged over the cultivation of more than 200 cannabis plants in Rochester has been granted bail.

Ivy Jensen

Engines rev up at Rochester Kart Club

ENGINES were finally roaring again at Rochester Kart Club last month as racers returned to the track.

Brayden May

Century 21 sets up shop in Rochester

IT’S a turn of the century for real estate in Rochester, as Century 21 opens a new office in town.

Alex Gretgrix

Leadership and mentor program open for women in agriculture: Gepp

WOMEN across Victoria involved in agriculture or the agricultural supply chain looking to build their leadership and governance skills can apply for the 2021 Victorian Rural Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Program. State Member for Northern...

Campaspe News

Heathcote

Dump point change causes a stink

After numerous locals expressed concern about a mesh cover being placed over the dump point in Barrack Street, the McIvor Times launched an investigation.

McIvor Times

Break and enter at Heathcote’s tip

IT SOUNDS like a joke, but it certainly happened — someone has gone to the effort of breaking into the local recycling centre and making away with several thousand dollars worth of goods. Last week Heathcote Transfer Station’s office was...

McIvor Times

Best Battles, round two: Heathcote v Mount Pleasant

WHILE Heathcote may not have troubled teams in the upper reaches of the ladder in 2017, they certainly made the most of their opportunities against the teams around them.

McIvor Times

Tatura

Tatura photographer captures amazing photos of insects

These impressive close-ups of creepy crawlies aren’t computer generated, nor were they taken by a professional. These spine-tingling photos of jumping spiders and bees were taken by hobby photographer Matthew McDonald in his Tatura garden over the...

Madi Chwasta

Coronavirus cancels Tatura mum’s plans to spend Mother’s Day with daughter in Peru

The month of May is wiped clean in Jeanette Moorhouse’s mobile phone save for one, lone booking on May 21. It’s the date the Tatura local was set to fly home after visiting her daughter Rachel in Lima, Peru. They were going to spend Mother’s Day...

Charmayne Allison

After a long wait, golf has returned to Hill Top Golf Club

After seven weeks of pain, golfers returned to the fairways on Saturday and the sun shone to welcome them back. Officials feared some might not bother coming back, but Saturday’s field, at 103, was the biggest for years. Of course, some things...

Shepparton News

Yarrawonga

Mulwala businesses’ biggest battle

Mulwala businesses continue to battle the effects of the cross-border closure and will now also feel the effect of Stage 3 rectrictions in regional Victoria. Yarrawonga Manufactured Housing (YMH), a large local manufacturing business based in...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

“The most impacted businesses in Australia” – NSW Business regional manager

A NSW Business regional manager believes businesses along the Murray River would be the most impacted in the country as a result of the recent cross-border closure and further Stage 3 restrictions in Victoria. Business NSW Regional Manager for...

Jared Loughnan

Helping sporting competitions thrive through COVID-19

Community sport in the Moira Shire and even closer in the Yarrawonga Mulwala region has been given a boost thanks to a grant from the Victorian Government aimed at helping local leagues and associations ride out the coronavirus pandemic and come...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Local police report

Yarrawonga man arrested in Melbourne A 28-year-old man from Yarrawonga was one of two men arrested early Monday morning, August 3 after a rideshare driver was allegedly assaulted in South Yarra that same morning. Investigators have been told two men...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Corowa

Broken borders, broken families

Two weeks since tightened border restrictions were introduced, Rutherglen residents are still being left out in the cold. The NSW government is ignoring requests by local businesses and politicians to include the town in the border bubble. The tough...

Adrienne Hartnett

Hosier stepping down

After seven years at the helm, Corowa Rutherglen Football Netball Club President Graham Hosier will step down at the club’s AGM in October. In 1982, as a New Zealander, meeting his wife-to-be, Corowa girl Kerry Rippingale in London, proved to be...

Robert Muir

Further restrictions cripple industry

As regional Victoria once again enters stage 3 restrictions, the local tourism industry has again been ground to a halt, with operators on both sides of the border unsure of what the future holds for their business. Heritage Motor Inn Owner, Geoff...

Adrienne Hartnett

“The most impacted businesses in Australia” – NSW Business regional manager

A NSW Business regional manager believes businesses along the Murray River would be the most impacted in the country as a result of the recent cross-border closure and further Stage 3 restrictions in Victoria. Business NSW Regional Manager for...

Jared Loughnan