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Yalca property sells for $2.18 million

A mixed farming property that has been owned by the same family since 1946, sold for $2.18 million at a sale on November 8 at the Yalca Cricket Club. Owned by the Jackson family, the 456.4 ha property on Starrets Rd, Yalca, sold for...

Rodney Woods
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Hearts break over loss of kind soul Blake Stormer

Blake Stormer had a kind soul and a cheeky grin that would light up any room. He was quiet, but would do anything for his family and friends. Blake, 19, died in a quad bike accident near his uncle’s farm at Leitchville in northern Victoria on Friday...

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Concerns raised over backpacker tax

The Federal Government has ruled the backpacker tax should not apply to workers on 417 or 462 visas if they have residency status. Fruit Growers Victoria grower services manager Michael Crisera said the tax shouldn’t apply to permanent residents...

Jamieson Salter
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Right to Farm Bill passes NSW Parliament

NSW farmers have received protection from trespassers with the passage of the Right to Farm Bill through the state’s parliament. The Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party leader Robert Borsak said the party moved amendments to the bill that were...

Jamieson Salter
Livestock

Quality cattle to go under the hammer

Some of the country’s best Brown Swiss will go under the hammer at Shepparton on Thursday, when Katunga’s Em Brown, Susan Brown and Stephen Fisicaro sell young stock from their famed Linderlan and Sherbrooke herd. The sale — comprising...

Sophie Baldwin
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SunRice Grower of the Year winners to open up Jerilderie farm

SunRice Grower of the Year winners Peter and Renee Burke will host a field day at their Jerilderie farm on Thursday, December 12. The Burkes claimed the award in August, because they ‘‘skilfully used the temporary water market to secure...

Rodney Woods
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Fishy business to be discussed in Shepparton

If you want to know more about the Murray cod or to enhance you fishing skills, the fourth annual Murray Codference is the place to be. To be held in Shepparton, the conference program has expanded in 2019, including a free family fun day on...

Rodney Woods
Country News

ACCC implements quad bike safety standards

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is implementing new quad bike safety standards announced by the Federal Government in October. The new safety standards are in response to continuing deaths from quad bike use. The ACCC said it...

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East Gippsland man convicted on eagle poisoning charges

An East Gippsland landowner has been convicted for his involvement in the misuse of agricultural chemicals resulting in the poisoning of wedge-tailed eagles on his properties between June 2017 and April 2018. The landowner was also convicted for...

Geoff Adams
Water

Basin committee has first indigenous chair

Phil Duncan will become the first indigenous person to lead the Basin Community Committee after the Murray-Darling Basin Authority board appointed him for a three-year term. The independent body is made up of basin community members representing an...

Rodney Woods
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More drought funding for Victorian farmers

Additional targeted support is now available for farmers in the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District as part of the Victorian Government’s drought and dry conditions support package, now rolling out across the state. State Member for Northern...

Rodney Woods
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Strathbogie Forest protection welcomed

The Save Our Strathbogie Forest community campaign has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement that native logging will be phased-out by 2030. The change involves the immediate protection of the Strathbogie Forest. SOSF spokesperson Bertram...

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Mental health issues and a lack of hope dominate basin plan discussions

The independent panel assessing social and economic conditions in the Murray-Darling Basin has wrapped-up its series of workshops and meetings. Panel members travelled to 29 locations across the basin over three weeks capturing the broad range of...

Rodney Woods
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Politicians call for water ministers to walk away from basin plan

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has called for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan to be ripped up, while a Victorian MP wants Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville to walk away as well. Speaking during a Budgets Estimates hearing on October 31, Mr...

Rodney Woods
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Forest industry axed

The Victorian Government has announced the phase-out of all logging in the state’s native forests by 2030. Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said this was the largest protection plan in the state’s history. “We’re taking this step to...

Jamieson Salter
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Protecting paddock trees

The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority’s Paddock Tree Guard project has been trialled through the Gecko Clan Landcare Network’s Goomalibee Landcare Group. A small group of people gathered at a Goomalibee property recently to...

Jamieson Salter
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Key data collected in fight against carp

The Carp Biomass Project has produced key information to control carp in a collaboration with scientists and government agencies across Australia. The findings will help Australians to combat carp, one of the world’s most destructive pests...

Jamieson Salter
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Meat and Livestock Australia launches new campaign

A new beef campaign by Meat & Livestock Australia will focus on beef versatility by highlighting quick and easy beef recipes for mid-week meals. The campaign will also reassure consumers the beef they’re buying is 100 per cent Australian...

Jamieson Salter

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Body recovered from Lake Benalla - UPDATED

Benalla Police and SES are currently searching the Lake Benalla shoreline with an area from the Art Gallery around to the showgrounds taped off. We are waiting on Victoria Police to contact us with more information which we will share with you as...

Simon Ruppert
Sport

Shepparton boxer Dwight Ritchie dies aged 27 in training accident

Shepparton’s sporting community is in shock after boxer Dwight Ritchie died tragically on Saturday in a freak training injury. The 27-year-old was sparring with WBA Oceania middleweight champion Michael Zerafa in Melbourne, when he was struck with...

Alex Mitchell
Riverine Herald

Echuca man arrested over wild car chase through five towns

A CAR ran headfirst into another vehicle in Echuca while allegedly driving at dangerous speeds, at times on the wrong side of the road while fleeing from police through five towns yesterday. Police from nine towns were involved in trying to corner...

Ivy Jensen
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Major collision at Curr Road intersection

POLICE have confirmed two vehicles are involved in a collision at the corners of Curr Road and Graham Road. Graham Road is currently closed to traffic between Scobie Road and Curr Road, and police are urging motorists to avoid the area. Ambulance...

Holly Tregenza