Seymour Telegraph

Dirt tracks proving popular

David Rak

Golfing for a cause

Golfers are being encouraged to take to the greens for a 72-hole endurance challenge to raise funds for life-saving cancer research. Cancer Council Victoria will be holding The Longest Day for its seventh consecutive year on December 16, but golfers...

David Rak

SDCA | Rival matches headline B and C-grade cricket action

A strong bowling spell from the Royals saw the Seymour side beat Broadford to kick off B-grade action on the weekend.

Meg Saultry

SDCA | Rival matches headline B and C-grade cricket action

A strong bowling spell from the Royals saw the Seymour side beat Broadford to kick off B-grade action on the weekend.

Meg Saultry

Share your experiences in accessing rural aged care services

Are you aged 65 or older? Have you ever accessed services in Seymour linked to ageing or aged care support? These could include, but are not limited to, hospital and GP services, district nursing, personal, respite and general home care, home...

Vanessa Wiltshire

SDCA | Eastern Hill no trouble for Kilmore

Eastern Hill continues with their struggle to breakthrough for their first win in Seymour District Cricket Association’s A-grade competition, losing to Kilmore in round six on Saturday by six wickets.

Meg Saultry

Most popular

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

09 Nov 2019

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

Local man saves woman

A local Mulwala man, with extensive knowledge of the Yarrawonga Mulwala main traffic bridge has today been heralded a hero after saving a woman’s life.

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Three injured as car rolls on Cobb Hwy at Moama

THREE people have been injured in a car crash on the Cobb Highway on the northern outskirts of Moama. Police, ambulance and fire brigade units attended. The highway is not blocked to traffic in either direction. More to come

Riverine Herald

Bomb Squad called to Benalla address

A police bomb squad unit attended an address in Melrose St, Benalla this morning. Parts of Melrose St and Samaria Rd were closed for several hours whilst police investigated. The Ensign has received reports from the public that a loud explosion was...

Simon Ruppert

10 Nov 2019

Seymour women encouraged to screen for breast cancer

A little more than half the number of women living in the Euroa electorate are having regular breast screens. According to the latest findings by BreastScreen Victoria, just 54 per cent of women in the Euroa electorate were screened in 2016-2018...

David Rak

Festival furore

Police from the State Highway Patrol nabbed 18 alleged drug drivers as part of Operation Furlong in Tallarook on November 4.

David Rak

Positive outcomes following health study

More Seymour residents are visiting their local GP and smoking rates have declined in the past 15 years, according to the latest Crossroads study.

David Rak

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EVENTS

Events

Fryers St Food Festival

There is no entry cost to this event, making it perfect for you to share a feast with family and friends. Book a table and relax, enjoy an evening filled with delicious food, craft beer, regional wines and tempting cocktails; all while being...

Shepparton News

15 Nov

Events

Fryers St Food Festival

Shepparton News

16 Nov

Events

Country Musical Festival at Kidstown

BYO Food, Food Trucks & KidsTown Cafe, BBQ Plus more Free activities for Kids, Jumping Castles & Bucking Bull & FREE ENTRY for Kids under 12 with paying adults BYO Chairs/Picnic Rug. Alcoho free event Tickets can be purchased from Event...

Alana Christensen

17 Nov

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Regional

Local animal rescue helping bush fire affected wildlife

As fires continue to tear through Northern NSW and Queensland, Goulburn Valley Pet Adoption and Rehoming is on a mission to help those who cannot help themselves. The adoption agency has partnered with The Rescue Collective to help save and support...

Morgan Dyer

14 hours ago

Kyabram barber raises $540 for Fauna Park, Paint the Tank Foundation

YOU don’t have to hold a blade to someone’s throat to get them in the community spirit in Kyabram – it’s a given. Allan St barber Terry Scott knows this as he sometimes didn’t even have to get his razor and clippers out...

James Arbuthnott

Collisions and compensation

Although Francis Capell was a man of 44 years, a call for NSW volunteers to join a campaign to rescue General Gordon at Khartoum filled him with martial spirit. He enlisted in the battalion that was to be sent to Sudan. On March 3, 1885, Capell and...

Simon Ruppert

20 hours ago

Fleeing for their lives

Echuca family watched in horror as a former twin towns’ resident filmed herself fleeing for her life, surrounded by fire during the catastrophic NSW bushfires. Subscribe to see the video and full article below...

Riverine Herald

13 hours ago

Two centenarians in Finley

Two centenaries were celebrated in two days at Finley, with Eileen Oates and Stella Mitchell reaching the significant milestone on Sunday and Monday respectively. The women have led vastly different lives, but now find commonality as residents at...

Daniel Hughes

23 hours ago

Cobram Courier

Making a stand against cervical cancer

After the birth of his baby brother, four-year-old Sebastian Mancini could not understand why his mother Amanda was constantly in tears, completely unaware that her life had been tipped on its head. He was too young to understand that after two...

Liam Nash

Share your experiences in accessing rural aged care services

If you would like more information or are interested in being part of the study, please contact Marita Chisholm, Research Officer, John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University. Phone: (03) 5444...

Vanessa Wiltshire

22 hours ago

Lakeshore caravan park donates $4000 to Heathcote Health

THREE local fire brigades, Heathcote Health and many other community groups have received a helping hand thanks to the generosity of former site holders at Lakeshore caravan park.

Vanessa Wiltshire

McCrackens celebrated 74 years of wedded bliss

Tatura’s Ruth McCracken believes the secret to a long and happy marriage is to always support each other and to never go to bed angry.

Liz Mellino

08 Nov 2019

Trivia night for Cure for Brain Cancer

The Lake Rowan community held a fundraiser trivia night at the local hall to raise funds for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre and Cure for Brain Cancer Foundation on Friday, October 4. Many within the community have had...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

19 hours ago

Mayor Weston elected for another term

CAMPASPE Shire Council mayor Adrian Weston will stay at the helm for another term after being re-elected on Tuesday. At the statutory meeting councillors re-elected Cr Weston for a fourth term and elected Cr Vicki Neele as deputy mayor, both for...

Lachlan Durling

Haisman Shield | Round six | Mooroopna out for another big scalp

Mooroopna captain Sam O’Brien hopes his side can ride the wave of success from last round’s upset victory against Numurkah when the Cats take on fellow premiership fancy Nagambie tomorrow. O’Brien said his side was ready to meet the unbeaten Lakers...

Aydin Payne

21 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

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Rural

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...

Country News

14 hours ago

Water

Regional communities to take water fight to Canberra

Food producers and their supporters demanding action to save farmers and rural communities will converge on Canberra early next month. A Convoy to Canberra is the latest event hosted by several water lobby groups across the Goulburn, Murray and...

Rodney Woods

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

Strathmerton dairy farmer takes the spoils during on-farm challenge

The Northern Victoria Ayrshire Cattle Club held an on-farm challenge on October 25, with Lachlan Park Tessa, owned by Strathmerton’s Lachlan Forster, taking out the Senior Champion title. Lachlan Park Tessa was also awarded Champion Best Udder and...

Rodney Woods

Livestock

Keep the spring in sheep’s steps

Spring is well and truly here, and with it can come foot problems for sheep. Even during dry conditions, common health issues for sheep include footrot. There are techniques to determine weather the issue is footrot or a foot abscess. When sheep...

Country News

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

ACCC hears concerns about how the water market operates at a Shepparton forum

Irritated irrigators filled the room at the Shepparton Golf Club last Wednesday to vent their concerns about the operation of the water market. One farmer went as far as saying that for dairy to prosper again, carryover had to be scrapped, while at...

Rodney Woods

Horticulture

Horticulture labour shortage questioned

A report by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences has led to debate about whether there is a shortage of labour in the horticulture industry. The ABARES report titled, Demand for farm workers - ABARES farm survey...

Rodney Woods

Dairy

NSW Farmers Association to highlight competition flaws in dairy industry

The NSW Farmers Association will be using the upcoming Senate inquiry into the dairy industry to highlight flaws with the competition framework for dairy farmers. NSW Farmers Association dairy committee chair Colin Thompson said the benefits of...

Rodney Woods

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

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

Sisters stepping up

Sisters Alicia and Sophie Blain know how to step up and take on a big challenge. With their father Darin’s ability to do physical work limited by a back injury, Alicia, 21, and Sophie, 19, are now the backbone of the family’s Cooriemungle farm...

Dairy News

01 Nov 2019

Water

Politicians want more details on 100Gl allocation

State Member for Shepparton Suzanna Sheed said news that the Federal Government would release 100Gl of water for fodder production would be welcomed by the farmers who are able to use it. “My view is that it will be very welcomed by farmers...

Rodney Woods

Cropping

Understand the effects of carryover herbicides

To help growers better understand the issues involved, the Grains Research and Development Corporation has produced a fact sheet: Rotational constraints for pulse crops following the use of aminopyralid, clopyralid and picloram herbicides

Rodney Woods

06 Nov 2019

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

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

Douglaas Stephan Withnell and his ex-wife Bethany Jayne Gilmore have been convicted of sexually abusing a Perth girl in the 1980s.

AAP Newswire