Seymour Telegraph

Buttler takes on top job at Kilmore Cricket Club

Kilmore Cricket Club is busy preparing for its return to the cricket pitch later this year, announcing the appointment of all-rounder Josh Buttler as its next captain-coach. Buttler capped off a massive 2019-20 season in the Seymour District Cricket...

Meg Saultry

Students encouraged to enter 2020 Parliament Prize competition

Member for Euroa Steph Ryan is encouraging district students to enter the 2020 Parliament Prize competition. Entries are now open for Victorian students in three categories: years 5-6, 7-9 and 10-12. Students are invited to submit a video of...

David Rak

29 Jun 2020

Postponed: Winton SuperSprint stopped in its tracks once again

This year’s Winton SuperSprints faces an uncertain future after it was announced this month’s event would be postponed a second time.

Meg Saultry

Postponed: Winton SuperSprint stopped in its tracks once again

This year’s Winton SuperSprints faces an uncertain future after it was announced this month’s event would be postponed a second time.

Meg Saultry

GOTAFE’s ambitious vision for education and training

GOTAFE’s vision for the future of vocational training and education has been released through its 2020-2023 Education Strategy. The strategy outlines a compelling roadmap to transform the future of education for students, industry and the...

Seymour Telegraph

Seymour trainer wins big with Heavenly Emperor

Never wonder if Seymour’s Stephen Brown knows how to pick a winner. With nine races to choose from, Brown opted to not waste any time with Heavenly Emperor, the only horse he had floated to town, giving himself a slightly later start.

Seymour Telegraph

Most popular

New active COVID-19 case in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has reported a new active case of COVID-19. The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed its the only active case in the region, as the state’s total rose by 108 – the second highest daily rise in Victoria since the...

Madi Chwasta

5 hours ago

Fatal Cobram collision victims identified

The two young men killed in a fatal collision in Cobram on Wednesday night have been named as Nicholas Gash and Samuel Tout. The two men were travelling in a Ford sedan along the Murray Valley Hwy sometime before 11pm when the vehicle they were in...

Liz Mellino

Cobram woman wins big on TattsLotto

Not many people expect to win the lottery, even fewer get the windfall. But last weekend, a Cobram woman did not believe her eyes, at first thinking her TattsLotto win was a hoax after checking her ticket.

Cobram Courier

House destroyed by fire

An investigation is underway after a Deniliquin home was destroyed by fire yesterday. Emergency services were called to the Davidson St home at about 3.30am, and found the premises well alight. No one was home at the time of the fire, and nearby...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

01 Jul 2020

Mulwala and Benalla munitions factory jobs secured with billion dollar agreement

Hundreds of Australian jobs will be secured for another decade after the Department of Defence signed a new, in excess of one billion dollars agreement with Thales Australia.

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Book review: Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn

Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn Gone Girl reads as if aimed squarely at Hollywood in the footsteps of several other works of the same genre - that of failed relationships and their aftermath. They make popular movies, this one included. Gillian Flynn...

Seymour Telegraph

Seymour Lion Linda Johns is incoming district governor

Lions Club of Seymour Goulburn member Linda Johns is the new district governor for Lions District 201V5. Linda started her time volunteering as a member of Camberwell Rotaract Club and later became president. While living in Mildura she was an...

David Rak

Know the signs of drug activity in the community

Crime Stoppers Victoria is asking people to speak up and disrupt the manufacture and supply of illegal substances in Seymour and district. Working with Victoria Police, Crime Stoppers launched the ‘Know the Signs and Report Suspicious Drug...

David Rak

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Regional

New active COVID-19 case in Greater Shepparton

Madi Chwasta

5 hours ago

Burnt Butter cafe encouraging social interaction with new initiative

BURNT Butter owner Jess Scoble has seen thousands of people come and go through her time at the cafe. And over the past few years she has noticed the steady decline of social activity among her customers, in the shop as well as out on the street...

Jared Prestwidge

15 hours ago

Kinda funding continues

The Victorian Government will continue to reduce the cost of sessional kindergarten for families and provide kinders with extra cleaning for all of term three as part of a $45 million support package during the coronavirus pandemic. State Member for...

Simon Ruppert

Students go digital to find future career

WHILE large gatherings still aren’t permitted during the coronavirus pandemic, this hasn’t stopped the Beacon Foundation from helping their students with their futures. On a normal year, students from five schools around the twin towns would have...

Alex Gretgrix

21 Jun 2020

Murrumbidgee thriving compared to state

The Murrumbidgee region has weathered the storm of an uneasy start to 2020 better than most in NSW. Recent data released by the National Institute of Economic and Industry Research shows that as a result of Coronavirus, employment in the...

Daniel Hughes

Lionhearted effort to assist Moira FoodShare

The good news just keeps on rolling in for Moira FoodShare. While it faced a tough few months due to COVID-19 related struggles, costs associated with the running of the charity will be lessened thanks to a generous donation from Barooga Lions. The...

Cobram Courier

Rochester’s Rotary Park playspace gets go-ahead

YEARS of collaboration between Rochester community groups and Campaspe Shire Council have paid off with a Rotary Park revamp getting the go-ahead.

Campaspe News

29 Jun 2020

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

14 Apr 2020

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

09 May 2020

Peter Savy announced as CEO

Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort President Gil Cunningham has announced the exciting news that Peter Savy has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer at the Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort. In a newsletter released to members Mr Cunningham...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Corowa Centrelink service opens

The Corowa Intereach office will open for Centrelink customers only, effective Monday, June 29, with strict restrictions applied. The office will only open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, from 9am until 12pm. Appointments must be made by...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

GVL cancels 2020 seniors season

The Goulburn Valley League has pulled the pin on its senior competitions for 2020.

Alex Mitchell

24 Jun 2020

Galleries

The heavenly architecture of Shepparton’s churches

Shepparton’s churches are home to some of the town’s most eye-catching architecture. News photographer Rodney Braithwaite captured the stunning details of just some of our local places of worship on a recent outing

Shepparton News

07 May 2020

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Rural

New board members for hunting authority

Three new members have been appointed to the Game Management Authority board, bringing new skills and experience to the independent regulator. Victorian Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes announced on June 29 the appointment of Bronwyn Orr, Corrie...

Rodney Woods

5 hours ago

Water

VEWH releases watering plan for 2020-21

Many of Victoria’s waterways are set to receive environmental water deliveries over the next year, as the Victorian Environmental Water Holder launches its Seasonal Watering Plan 2020-2021. The watering plan sets out where and when water for the...

Rodney Woods

4 hours ago

Animal Health

Preparing the team ahead of the game

When it comes to preparing for the next joining period, it’s never too early to start thinking about your bulls. Often, these blokes are away in a back paddock or at the out-block, out of sight and out of mind. However, a recent study in...

Dairy News Australia

23 Jun 2020

Dairy

Murray Goulburn shell company goes into liquidation

The remaining assets of former dairy co-operative, Murray Goulburn, have been placed into voluntary liquidation. Most of the assets of the once dominating dairy processor were sold to Saputo in 2018, but a shell company remained to finance...

Geoff Adams

Livestock

Cattle prices high now but face risks amid pandemic

Strong restocker demand has seen the Eastern Young Cattle Indicator reach a record high of 772¢/kg in mid-June, driven by a national cattle herd at 25-year lows and producers looking to rebuild in response to improved seasonal conditions. While...

Jamie Salter

Markets

Global dairy prices ease

DAIRY MARKETS have entered 2020 with strong supply and demand fundamentals which are supporting global commodity prices. It has been widely reported the current market is operating in a well-balanced state, with demand marginally ahead of supply...

Dairy News

23 Mar 2020

Mathoura farmers cop 40 per cent council rate increase

A Mathoura farmer has slammed Murray River Council for increasing her rates by 40 per cent under a new rating structure adopted last week. Cereal and stock farmers Heidi and Chris Glen have been left “incensed” by the decision, which will see them...

Anna McGuinness

Horticulture

Harvest Trail Services will secure seasonal workers

A multi-million program hopes to encourage more Australian job seekers to take up seasonal harvest jobs in major horticulture regions across Australia, including the Goulburn Valley. The $24.1 million Harvest Trail Services program will cover...

Jamie Salter

Dairy

Spacing is critical to successful calf rearing, manual says

When it’s time to set up housing as part of your calf rearing practice, spacing of the calves is essential. That’s according to Dairy Australia’s Rearing Healthy Calves second edition manual, which says each newborn calf should have a space of at...

Rodney Woods

GrainCorp seeks biggest harvest workforce in four years

Expectations of a bumper harvest this year will deliver more than 300 casual jobs across north-east and central Victoria as GrainCorp gears up for a busy season ahead. A total of 3000 jobs will be added across the country, including 900 in Victori...

Jamie Salter

01 Jul 2020

Machinery & Products

McIntosh Beater Wagons are saving farmers time and money

The new McIntosh Beater Wagons are getting plenty of praise from farmers who are using the equipment on their farms. Users say the unique design of the beater wagon, with its three PTO-driven horizontal beaters, allows you to better incorporate...

Dairy News Australia

17 Jun 2020

Management

Foote in the door with Coles

The Foote family, of Fish Creek, is among dairy farmers selling their total milk production direct to Coles. John and Marion Foote, with sons, Rowen and Kristopher, and their respective wives, Sally and Jess, along with two full-time workers, milk...

Dairy News Australia

15 Jun 2020

Water

Ministers accused of not understanding water management

A water advocacy group is claiming food and fibre production is being threatened by state and federal water ministers, following the Ministerial Council meeting on June 19. Wakool Rivers Association chair John Lolicato said discussions on...

Jamie Salter

Cropping

Report links grains production to regional jobs

A new report has revealed a strong correlation between Australian grains production and jobs in regional areas — about one job for every 1000 tonnes of grain produced. The research was conducted by the Regional Australia Institute with Grains...

Jamie Salter

From the Experts

Consistency of good behaviours drives calf rearing success

Consistency in all that we do around calves is pivotal to calf health, wellbeing and performance. This was the overarching message when MaxCare hosted a calf rearing seminar at International Dairy Week in Tatura in January, and a message that...

Dairy News Australia

16 Jun 2020

Early works begin on Arcadia fish hatchery

Construction of the fish hatchery at Arcadia is expected to start in November, with fish being produced on-site by September 2021. Newly appointed Victorian Fishing and Boating Minister Melissa Horne said the early stages of development had begun...

Rodney Woods

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National & world

National

Shark kills spearfisherman off Qld island

A 36-year-old man has died after being attacked by a shark while spearfishing off Queensland’s Fraser Island, despite medicos fighting to save him at the scene.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

Finance

Westpac finds underpayments to 8000 staff

Westpac says it will pay back $8 million to 8000 staff in dues and interest after finding incorrect payments of long service leave.

AAP Newswire

World

India virus cases hit new high amid rains

Coronavirus infections have risen in western and southern parts of India amid monsoon rains, with the country recording its highest daily number of new cases.

AAP Newswire

2 hours ago

World

England’s pubs reopen as lockdown eases

Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers are reopening in England for the first time in more than three months in an easing of coronavirus restrictions.

AAP Newswire

6 hours ago

Horse Racing

Jami Lady far too speedy in Bright Shadow

Consistent mare Jami Lady has earned a chance at longer distances after a brilliant win in the Listed Bright Shadow over 1200m at Eagle Farm.

AAP Newswire

8 hours ago

AFL

Lions roll on in AFL as Port fade at Gabba

Brisbane have kicked six goals in a brilliant second quarter for their fourth-straight AFL win - a 37-point Gabba victory over ladder leaders Port Adelaide.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

National

SA emergency workers train for ambo duty

Emergency service workers will be trained as volunteer ambulance personnel to help boost South Australia’s COVID-19 response capability.

AAP Newswire

8 hours ago

Entertainment

Court rejects Sun’s bid to quash Depp suit

Johnny Depp’s libel claim against The Sun newspaper over allegations he was violent towards ex-wife Amber Heard will go ahead following a High Court ruling.

AAP Newswire