News Strathbogie Shire Mayor calls it a day Strathbogie Shire Mayor Amanda McClaren will not to stand in the upcoming local government elections. David Rak 21 Sep 2020 21 Sep 2020
Sport Seymour cricket targets season start date With restrictions easing in regional Victoria, talk of a cricket season this summer is gaining momentum as Seymour District Cricket Association works to get its junior and senior competitions up and running. Although there is no set date for its... Meg Saultry 25 Aug 2020 25 Aug 2020
News Winging it pays off for Jacqui Choices Flooring owner and Collingwood supporter Jacqui Thomson has cleaned up in the local business footy tipping competition for a second year running. Jacqui is the winner of $2000 worth of advertising in The Telegraph after coming out on top of... David Rak 15 hours ago 15 hours ago
Sport East Central District Rifle Association’s club competition returns Saturday was a long-awaited return to club-level competition at East Central District Rifle Association, subject again to the COVID-19 maximum of 10 restriction and the now familiar hygiene and tracing measures in place. Only seven shooters attended... Seymour Telegraph 16 hours ago 16 hours ago
Sport East Central District Rifle Association’s club competition returns Saturday was a long-awaited return to club-level competition at East Central District Rifle Association, subject again to the COVID-19 maximum of 10 restriction and the now familiar hygiene and tracing measures in place. Only seven shooters attended... Seymour Telegraph 16 hours ago 16 hours ago
News The Brewer’s Table welcomes the return of table service Serving coffee in mugs and food on plates was a strange experience for The Brewer’s Table team on Thursday. Owner Carmen Fifield and her team had become accustomed to every order being takeaway but were pleased to change things up when... David Rak 20 hours ago 20 hours ago
Sport Past glory: When did your club win its last premiership? Grand final week is usually a rolling celebration of the hard work it takes to make the deciding game of the season. After premierships are run and won, the celebrations continue for half of those involved and the commiserations begin for the... Seymour Telegraph 16 hours ago 16 hours ago
News Shepparton man flown to Melbourne after crash at Cobram A Shepparton man, 55, was flown to a Melbourne hospital after the car he was driving collided with a tree in Cobram on Friday night. Sergeant Bill Dockery from Cobram Highway Patrol said the incident occurred after the driver and sole occupant of... Jessica Ball 17 hours ago 17 hours ago
News Mulwala’s $56 million subdivision A concept development for a $56 million residential subdivision development in Mulwala totaling 495 lots with 106 lots in the first stage is before Federation Council for approval. The property’s address is stated as North Road/Tocumwal Road and... Robert Muir 9 hours ago 9 hours ago
News Border may open sooner The NSW and Victorian border may be completely open to regional Victorians sooner than November 23 following NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian comments this week. The NSW Premier flagged the possibility of opening the border after regional Victori... Corowa Free Press 14 hours ago 14 hours ago
News Candidate nominations finalised for election Fifteen people will vie for a position on Moira Shire Council. Nominations for the October elections closed yesterday. The candidate list (not in ballot order) is as followed: ● Peter Lawless ● Andrew Goldman... James Bennett 10 hours ago 10 hours ago
Livestock Organic eggs on the menu Russell and Rochelle Crow are more accustomed to dairy cows occupying the pasture paddocks on the 600 ha property near Kyabram than hens. The couple have been on a steep learning curve since the family decided to go into egg production, shortly after turning their conventional dairy farm into organic agricultural production Geoff Adams 21 hours ago 21 hours ago
News Caffeine Bistro continues to enjoy local support Caffeine Bistro manager Harry Sukhchain is feeling more optimistic about the future after COVID-19 restrictions eased recently. The restaurant is enjoying community support after it was able to offer table service to customers on Thursday. Mr... David Rak 20 hours ago 20 hours ago
News Seymour Bunnings set for 2021 opening Construction is progressing on the new Bunnings smaller format store in Seymour, which is expected to open its doors early next year. David Rak 20 hours ago 20 hours ago
News Dapper dogs raising money for a good cause They may be the least likely superheros, but miniature dachshunds Suzie, Blondie and Margot are helping children one costume at a time. David Rak 20 hours ago 20 hours ago
News ‘World of pain’ for some Shepparton businesses despite step three The news regional Victoria will reopen to step three has been met with mixed reactions from businesses in Greater Shepparton, with some labelling the announcement as “smoke and mirrors”. Spencer Fowler Steen 16 Sep 2020 16 Sep 2020
News Church of England Ornamental Gateway | Looking Back THESE beautiful cast iron ornamental memorial gates were situated at the entrance to the driveway between St Andrew’s Anglican (Church of England) church and the Rectory in Church St, Kyabram. They were a gift to the Church of England Parish... Kyabram Free Press 12 hours ago 12 hours ago
News Beauty salons back in business in Benalla Stefanie Lie had only 24 hours to get her beauty salon Benalla Boutique ready for customers again. And she did just that, welcoming back regular clients first thing on Thursday morning. Following Premier Daniel Andrews announcement of easing... Meg Saultry 13 hours ago 13 hours ago
News Moama Echuca Botanic Gardens look to local artist for next project THE Moama Echuca Botanic Gardens will stand a little bit taller if a local group gets its latest wish. Friends of the Moama Echuca Botanic Gardens hopes to secure a $30,000 Regional Arts Fund grant to install a 3m art installation by Moama artist... Andrew Johnston 27 Aug 2020 27 Aug 2020
News Hovendon hops on the bike A love of cycling and a desire to help others has prompted Berrigan’s Carol Hovenden to sign up for an enormous challenge this year. She will take part in her very first Great Cycle Challenge, which will require her to pedal at least 300km... Daniel Hughes 20 Sep 2020 20 Sep 2020
News Candidate nominations finalised for election Fifteen people will vie for a position on Moira Shire Council. Nominations for the October elections closed yesterday. The candidate list (not in ballot order) is as followed: ● Peter Lawless ● Andrew Goldman... James Bennett 10 hours ago 10 hours ago
News CFA issues haystack warning AS THE region experiences spring growth of pastures and crops, the CFA is warning farmers to be cautious when cutting, baling and storing hay. Ivy Jensen 20 Sep 2020 20 Sep 2020
News 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 14 Apr 2020
News 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 09 May 2020
News Mulwala’s $56 million subdivision A concept development for a $56 million residential subdivision development in Mulwala totaling 495 lots with 106 lots in the first stage is before Federation Council for approval. The property’s address is stated as North Road/Tocumwal Road and... Robert Muir 9 hours ago 9 hours ago
News Council’s $15,000 to Hilltop Fight Cancer Foundation’s accommodation centre, Hilltop has welcomed a $15,000 donation from Federation Council to assist with the construction costs of ten new accommodation rooms as part of the Stage Two Development. Hilltop is a cancer patient... Corowa Free Press 13 hours ago 13 hours ago
Video Farewell David ‘Foxy’ Fox Watch the full funeral of David Fox, a beloved local figure. Shepparton News 08 Sep 2020 08 Sep 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 07 May 2020
News CopRice acquires dairy and feed business The SunRice Group’s CopRice business has finalised its acquisition of Riverbank Stockfeeds’ dairy and beef business, which will serve to complement its existing manufacturing facilities, including at Tongala. The acquisition includes... Jared Prestwidge 18 Sep 2020 18 Sep 2020
Water Farmers and academics need to work together on basin plan, says Speak Up A university paper which highlights the failings of Australia’s water reform needs to be a catalyst for change, according to advocacy group Speak Up. A paper from Scott Hamilton, a Strategic Advisory Panel member at the University of... Alana Christensen 21 Sep 2020 21 Sep 2020
Animal Health Fatty acids yield benefits in early lactation dairy cows New research from Michigan State University has demonstrated significant improvements in cow productivity with specific fatty acid supplementation through early lactation. The concept of feeding fat in dairy rations is nothing new — the... Dairy News Australia 13 Sep 2020 13 Sep 2020
News App gets updated to help dairy farm workers learn on the job Recently hired dairy industry workers will be able to learn the skills and knowledge needed in their new field in an easier way, with the launch of an app supported by the Victorian Government’s Agriculture Workforce Plan. Victorian Agriculture... Rodney Woods 07 Sep 2020 07 Sep 2020
Livestock Organic eggs on the menu Russell and Rochelle Crow are more accustomed to dairy cows occupying the pasture paddocks on the 600 ha property near Kyabram than hens. The couple have been on a steep learning curve since the family decided to go into egg production, shortly after turning their conventional dairy farm into organic agricultural production Geoff Adams 21 hours ago 21 hours ago
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... Sam Leishman 23 Mar 2020 23 Mar 2020
News Pouring rain leads to Moama man’s 63km run When it rains, it pours. And the more rain meant the further Moama farmer Luke Barlow had to run. On August 26, Luke completed his 2020 Rain Run Challenge – a 63 km endurance event. The distance was finalised after Luke’s property... Brayden May 13 Sep 2020 13 Sep 2020
Horticulture Victorian Government announce $17 million package to encourage locals to fill harvest labour roles A $17 million package has been announced by the Victorian Government to help address seasonal workforce shortages brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. The package includes more than $6 million to boost the supply of COVID-safe accommodation for... Rodney Woods 18 Sep 2020 18 Sep 2020
News Former dairy farmer steps out of comfort zone to help Lockington community Former dairy farmer Suzie Jacobs is passionate about helping the dairy community create a positive narrative for the future. Living for the past 10 years in Ballendella, Mrs Jacobs wants to “plant the seeds of possibility” to enable the community in... Rodney Woods 03 Sep 2020 03 Sep 2020
News Obituary: vale Ken Bolitho The Goulburn Valley lost one of its pioneering fruit growers when Ken Bolitho died earlier this month. A former director of the KY fruit processing co-operative, Mr Bolitho died at the age of 91 after a short illness. Under the tutelage of his... Geoff Adams 21 Sep 2020 21 Sep 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 17 Jun 2020
Management 102-year-old farm breaking new ground The Emmett family farm in Stanhope, Victoria has successfully moved into organics after 102 years as a Jersey stud and conventional dairy. Current principal farmer Craig Emmett made the decision to go organic four years ago, influenced by the... Daneka Hill 18 Sep 2020 18 Sep 2020
Water Goulburn-Murray Water seeks community feedback Goulburn-Murray Water customers are being encouraged to provide feedback to its customer satisfaction survey. Spencer Fowler Steen 16 Sep 2020 16 Sep 2020
Cropping Grain growers urged to check expiry date of stored chemicals With improved seasonal conditions and an upbeat spring forecast, grain growers will be carefully assessing the need for disease management during the coming months and taking steps to ensure they have adequate fungicide supplies on hand. For some... Rodney Woods 17 Sep 2020 17 Sep 2020
From the Experts BVDV: A pest of a virus A complex and challenging disease, bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV) or pestivirus is widespread across Australia and known to cause significant reproductive and economic losses. Up to 90 per cent of Australian herds have evidence of exposure to... Dairy News Australia 09 Sep 2020 09 Sep 2020
News Consumers look out for hens Community trust in the Australian egg industry remains high, according to a new report from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO. The survey shows that the industry was ranked about 3.72 on a “five” scale for trust, with Australian rural... Geoff Adams 21 Sep 2020 21 Sep 2020
National SA moves on borders to boost flights Australia’s domestic airlines are planning more flights after South Australia’s decision to lift border restrictions with NSW from Thursday. AAP Newswire 17 minutes ago 17 minutes ago
Finance DJ’s food division losing money: owner David Jones’ South African owner has started a review of its loss making food business with the aim of getting it to a breakeven position in 2022. AAP Newswire 18 Sep 2020 18 Sep 2020
World Assisted dying intrinsically evil: Vatican The Vatican has stressed in a new document that the renunciation of extraordinary care cannot mean a request for assisted suicide or euthanasia. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
World Russia proposes vaccine conference: Putin The World Health Organisation should be strengthened to co-ordinate the global response to the coronavirus pandemic, Russian President Vladimir Putin says. AAP Newswire 1 hour ago 1 hour ago
Horse Racing Fabergino ready to fly at The Valley Perth trainer Tiarnna Robertson’s long-range plan to bring speedy mare Fabergino to Melbourne for the Moir Stakes is about to come to fruition. AAP Newswire 11 hours ago 11 hours ago
AFL Port brace for tough AFL finals selections Port Adelaide assistant coach Michael Voss says the AFL minor premiers face some tough selection calls ahead of their qualifying final against Geelong. AAP Newswire 10 hours ago 10 hours ago
National Aged care drives new Vic COVID-19 cases All but four of Victoria’s 28 new COVID-19 cases recorded on Tuesday were linked to aged care, with a senior minister rebuking a facility for its conduct. AAP Newswire 18 minutes ago 18 minutes ago
Entertainment Sydney plans for summer of alfresco dining Sydney will become a 24-hour alfresco dining city in summer under local and state government plans to help business thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic. AAP Newswire 16 hours ago 16 hours ago
National Tas whale rescue mission enters second day A rescue mission to save a large pod of pilot whales stranded on sandbars on Tasmania’s west coast will enter a second day. AAP Newswire 18 minutes ago 18 minutes ago
