Seymour Telegraph

Cycling circuit kicks off in Nagambie

Pedals will fly and lanes will be lit up when cyclists competing in next year’s Jayco Herald Sun Tour make their way from Nagambie to Shepparton during February’s five-day event.

Liam Nash

Scholarships for health workers

Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp urged health service workers to apply for 100 scholarships now available through the two-year $1.25 million Health Services Workers Training Fund. The scholarships are open to hospital cooks, cleaners...

David Rak

6 hours ago

SCA | Numurkah makes statement over Nagambie

Two Haisman Shield titans squared off at Howley Oval on Saturday and it was Numurkah that made one of the biggest statements of the season.

Alex Mitchell

SCA | Numurkah makes statement over Nagambie

Two Haisman Shield titans squared off at Howley Oval on Saturday and it was Numurkah that made one of the biggest statements of the season.

Alex Mitchell

Temporary setback for Nagambie church

David Rak

SDCA | Kilmore outplayed by Pyalong

A top effort with the ball saw Pyalong outplay Kilmore in their round nine B-grade contest on Saturday. Led by Nathan Farrell-Ryan (3-34), Pyalong kept Kilmore’s efforts with the bat to the lower end with 107.

Meg Saultry

Most popular

Car crash at Karingal

A man was taken to hospital after driving his car through the wall of Seymour’s Karingal nursing home this morning. Police were called to the scene just after 9am where an elderly man had accidentally hit the accelerator and driven through an...

David Rak

Trial begins for Mooroopna murder

The Supreme Court trial of a man charged with murder of another man at Mooroopna last year has started.

Liz Mellino

Tiny Tatura idea taking on the world

The café may be small but the Coffee+ waste warriors’ newest innovation has taken the world by storm.

Morgan Dyer

Accused man’s mother gives evidence in murder trial

The mother of a man who allegedly assaulted her former partner has recalled the moment she saw her son continually punch the victim prior to his death.

Liz Mellino

Free parking free-for-all in parts of Campaspe Shire

FORGET just the first day, Campaspe Shire has gone the whole hog and is giving shoppers the gift that keeps on giving; 12 days of free parking at two carparks in town.

Lachlan Durling

Artistic talent on display

Ian Harker was the recipient of the hanging committee’s vote for the best painting in the exhibition with his oil painting Ormiston Gorge Light

David Rak

The place for unique gifts

Cottonfields is the place to be if you are looking for a unique Christmas gift. The local gift shop is open right up until Christmas eve and has a huge range of hard-to-find items. Cottonfields has a range of Charlie Bears — collectable teddy...

David Rak

Movie night this weekend

Seymour Uniting Church’s community movie night is back. Film fans can turn up on Saturday at the Uniting Church Hall at 11-13 Crawford St, Seymour, from 6.30 pm. The movie starts at 7 pm. Popcorn and drinks will be available for...

David Rak

EVENTS

Water Waves Aqua Aerobics

What: Aqua Aerobics classes are designed to cater for all fitness levels, abilities and ages. It is a great cardiovascular workout and low impact on your joints. Water Waves is a healthy way to cool off in the summer, socialise with others and...

Ilias Bakalla

9 Dec

Messy Play

What: Join us for a messy play session where children will have the freedom to develop their imagination and social skills! Bookings essential. When: 9.30am to 10.30am Where: St Anne’s College, 72 Wendouree Dve, Kialla. Cost: Free

Ilias Bakalla

11 Dec

Movie Afternoon at the Library

What: Come along for a screening of the 1967 classic Flower Drum Song. The movie will start at 1 pm, with a light afternoon tea supplied. Spaces are limited so be sure to register your spot! When: 1 pm. Where: Shepparton Library Cost...

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Ilias Bakalla

11 Dec

Mooroopna New Year’s Eve Festival

The Mooroopna New Year’s Eve Festival is a family event. Come and join us in celebrating the New Year @ John Gray Oval at the Mooroopna Recreation Reserve. Entry is free. The street parade kicks off the celebrations at 6.30pm from the service...

Shepparton News

31 Dec

Regional

One year on, Uber proves no match for local taxi service

It’s been almost a year since Uber announced it was expanding into Shepparton, generating concern and anger from local taxi services.

Holly Tregenza

17 hours ago

The walls of Rushy Hall have spoken

The stories of the first 150 years of Rushworth Shire Hall have been collected into a book by author and former resident Alan McLean. Marking the heritage building’s birthday, the book recalls events involving people from surrounding farming...

James Arbuthnott

Benalla business collaborations $5000 draw

Benalla business owner and entrepreneur Kylie Mort is building a business development collaboration and is looking for new members. Mort Business Services aims to build a partnership of local business owners who can provide advice and mentoring to...

Simon Ruppert

Unlock your imagination this Christmas in your (My) Perfect Home

FROM getting into your house with a spare key cut as a back-up to the one you misplace, to finding the beautiful and individual items with which to fill it, My Perfect Home can make your house just that. Perfect, that is. Whether you’re looking...

Riverine Herald

12 hours ago

New Finley Sergeant

A new sergeant was recently appointed to the Finley Police Station. Sgt Matthew Barham has turned away from the city life having served as a supervisor for a station in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney for the last three years. He is adjusting to his...

Daniel Hughes

Lalalty District celebrates re-opening of hall

Lalalty hall was filled to capacity on Saturday night for its re-opening. The hall was closed following a freak storm which causes extensive damage, including dislodging the roof, in early March. Since then, it has been a work in progress, which...

Liam Nash

Ken’s Christmas House open for business

IT’S starting to look a lot like Christmas. And not just because the weather is getting hotter, the days are getting longer and the flies are getting braver. But because Rochester’s Ken Hocking has once again opened 99-101 Baynes St for...

Jared Prestwidge

17 hours ago

Ray White Heathcote celebrate eight years of Christmas giving

THIS Christmas, Ray White Heathcote will continue its popular tradition of giving with the return of ‘A little Ray of giving’. The inspiring Christmas campaign will see Ray White Heathcote partner with St Vincent de Paul Society to help...

Vanessa Wiltshire

Tiny Tatura idea taking on the world

The café may be small but the Coffee+ waste warriors’ newest innovation has taken the world by storm.

Morgan Dyer

Community urged to ‘rise up’

Leading mental health expert Mark Bateman has urged the local community to ‘rise up’ and take responsibility for the care and support of people facing challenges in the area. More than 40 people attended a presentation from Mr Bateman about life...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Murray Irrigation axes six

Murray Irrigation (MI) has announced the removal of at least six roles as part of Phase One of its Business Review, in response to pressures placed upon the business by ongoing dry conditions. MI CEO Phil Endley said the decision to reduce staff...

Corowa Free Press

Bowls tidbits

“It was an outstanding finish. I don’t think we could have dreamed of that ending in the lead-up,” MBC sports venue manager Zane Mikin-Laurie told the Riverine Herald

Alex Mitchell

16 hours ago

Galleries

Hundreds celebrate Pink Ribbon Brunch

A celebration of love, life, happiness and health, more than 600 guests filled the Eastbank Centre yesterday for the Shepparton News Pink Ribbon Brunch

Shepparton News

28 Oct 2019

Rural

App to assist hunters

It’s now easier for Victorian hunters to find out where they can legally hunt across the state with the release of new electronic hunting maps. Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes launched the new maps on Victoria’s already popular More To...

Rodney Woods

Water

Dry conditions trigger water quality concerns

Continuing dry conditions in the Murray-Darling Basin have triggered water quality concerns. Murray-Darling Basin Authority chief executive Phillip Glyde said recent rainfall in the northern basin was not enough to significantly impact water storage...

Jamieson Salter

20 hours ago

Animal Health

Know your fodder: feed testing facts

THIS SEASON there is the potential for a fodder supply shortage across Australia’s dairy regions. In times of low pasture supply, it is essential to carefully plan what the likely feed requirements will be for your herd and actively manage the...

Dairy News

11 Oct 2019

Dairy

Chinese company buys Lion dairy labels

The Chinese dairy heavyweight behind the $1.5 billion bid for organic infant formula maker Bellamy’s Australia has agreed to acquire another of Australia’s biggest dairy operations. China Mengniu Dairy will pay Japanese beverage giant Kirin...

Geoff Adams

Livestock

Pay-as-you-go rental system for farming equipment

Australian farmers have a new, affordable way to access farm equipment. Ag-tech pioneer Mark Peart, from Toowoomba in southern Queensland, has released a pay-as-you-go platform called AGFIN. AGFIN is a model for farmers nationally to rent devices...

Jamieson Salter

20 hours ago

Markets

Australian milk production continues to slide, while global markets present opportunities

THE 2018–19 season will most certainly be remembered as an exceptionally challenging season for the Australian dairy industry. Universally high feed costs, record high temporary irrigation water costs and widespread dry seasonal conditions have...

Sofia Omstedt

12 Jul 2019

$600 000 raised for drought and bushfire-affected communities.

The national sausage sizzle run by Bunnings on November 22 raised $600 000 for those affected by drought and bushfires. The money raised will be donated to GIVIT, a charity that assists communities in times of disaster and recovery. Bunnings...

Rodney Woods

Horticulture

New podcast for horticultural growers

A new resource designed to arm horticultural growers with everything they need to grow their business has been released by Hort Innovation. The podcast series, titled Growing Matters, is now freely available to download or stream through Apple...

Rodney Woods

Dairy

Farmer Power cools the pressure on Bridget McKenzie for now

Farmer lobby group Farmer Power is giving Federal Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie “the benefit of the doubt” over issues the group had with the mandatory dairy code of conduct, after meeting with the minister recently. The group’s chief...

Rodney Woods

Farmer confidence down

Sentiment in the nation’s agricultural sector is at a 15-month low as Australia’s farmers brace for a hot, dry summer with drought conditions intensifying across large swathes of the country, the latest quarterly Rabobank Rural...

Rodney Woods

Machinery & Products

Sneak peek of new tractor technology at AgQuip

VISITORS TO this year’s AgQuip Field Days from August 20 to 22 at Gunnedah enjoyed a sneak peek at the next generation in Case IH’s high-horsepower tractor technology. The new AFS Connect Magnum, powered by the company’s Advanced Farming...

Dairy News

13 Sep 2019

Management

Robotic technology embedded in farm’s future

TASMANIA’S DORNAUF Dairies has successfully transitioned its Gala Farm to the latest generation of voluntary milking technology following the installation of eight DeLaval VMS V300 milking robots. Farm owners Nick and Rebekah Dornauf say the...

Dairy News

26 Nov 2019

Water

Littleproud calls for leadership as NSW discuss pulling out of basin plan

Federal Water Minister David Littleproud has called for calm, leadership and common sense in the water debate in NSW. Mr Littleproud said it was important the NSW Government understood the full ramifications of withdrawing from the Murray-Darling...

Rodney Woods

03 Dec 2019

Cropping

SunRice slashes jobs

The Federal Government must develop a “bail-out package” for SunRice. That’s the message from NSW Member for Murray Helen Dalton, following the announcement last week another 100 jobs would be lost from the Deniliquin and Leeton rice mills...

Zoe McMaugh

From the Experts

ABV release prompts sire review

The August release of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) and the upcoming joining season will have dairy farmers around the country thinking about the next best sires to use over their herds. While breeding enthusiasts will delve into great detail...

Dairy News

13 Sep 2019

Producing high-value product from low-value waste

Facing rising production costs and market challenges, the Australian processing tomato industry needs to identify new uses for waste streams to generate greater value and profitability from current production. That’s a key observation from...

Rodney Woods