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There’s more to palliative care than you might think

Two Seymour Health nurses have joined the campaign to help create awareness and education about the importance of palliative care. Palliative Care Victoria aims to celebrate palliative care workers with the ‘Palliative care, it’s more...

David Rak
Sport

Best Battles - Lions escape by skin of their teeth

Best Battles is back for another edition, and a whirlwind affair between Mooroopna and Seymour headlines the action. Mooroopna v Seymour Round six, 2019, at Mooroopna Recreation Reserve Mooroopna 12.9 (81) lt Seymour 11.16 (82) Seymour used plenty...

Seymour Telegraph
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Road repairs ongoing in Mitchell Shire after storm damage

If you have any questions, phone 5734 6200 or email depot. [email protected] vic. gov. au

David Rak
Sport

Seymour race meetings moved

Along with Racing Victoria, the club agreed the track would hold one meeting a month through winter to keep it heading in the right direction after recent major works

Alex Mitchell
Sport

Seymour race meetings moved

Along with Racing Victoria, the club agreed the track would hold one meeting a month through winter to keep it heading in the right direction after recent major works

Alex Mitchell
News

Plenty of information on offer for region’s visitors

While many tourist-based services are slowly coming back online following COVID-19 shutdowns, there will be no shortage of promoting Seymour and district this Queen’s Birthday long weekend. Mitchell Shire Council’s visitor information...

David Rak
Sport

Seymour Telegraph recognised at Basketball Victoria Country awards

Seymour Telegraph sports reporter Meg Saultry has been acknowledged for her coverage of local basketball. Saultry received the outstanding promotion of basketball award at this year’s Basketball Victoria Country Awards last week, capping off...

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Body found believed to be missing Shepparton man Simranjeet Bhullar

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner after a body was located on a rural property in Katamatite.

Liz Mellino
News

$100m development boost

Yarrawonga is set to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic faster than most areas with the help of a $100m plus residential and commercial development planned for the fast-growing east side of the town.

Jared Loughnan
Sport

Kyabram District League season cancelled

The Kyabram District League season has been cancelled after member clubs voted against proceeding with the 2020 campaign.

Alex Mitchell
News

Reward offer

Deniliquin businessman Lester Wheatley has offered a reward for information regarding the damage to a row of newly planted trees at the south entrance to the town. Mr Wheatley said he was disgusted to see the damage on his drive into town on Monday...

Zoe McMaugh
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Father and son give back to Benalla community

Father and son team Brian Warton and Tarkyn Sloley spent last Thursday driving around Benalla delivering food to people experiencing financial hardship. The Mansfield locals share a unique bond with Benalla, with Brian having played several seasons...

Simon Ruppert
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CFA urges people to check safety of heat sources

With winter officially here, the CFA is urging residents to keep themselves safe by checking and maintaining their fireplaces, chimneys, fireboxes and flues. Each year the CFA sees an increase in the number of chimney fires from both fireplaces and...

David Rak
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Extra time to register pools and spas

Homeowners now have until November 1 to register their pool or spa with local councils, after the Victorian Government announced a five-month extension of the deadline. In December last year, the government introduced new regulations requiring...

David Rak
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Seymour flood levee on the agenda at June council meeting

The future of the proposed Seymour Flood Levee will be discussed at a council meeting on June 29. A future directions report will be considered by councillors outlining several issues including the proposed levee’s cost, safety value, economic...

David Rak

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Education

School term an ‘experiment’, says local principal as children return to school after COVID-19 shutdowns

Schools are starting back, kids are learning to tie their shoelaces again, and teachers are reflecting on what they have learnt in the past two months.

Daneka Hill
News

Supermum builds business one stitch at a time

After the birth of her second daughter, Elise Gill was drowning in sleep deprivation. Fast forward two years and the hobby she picked up to keep her sane during maternity leave has blossomed into something she never could have imagined. “I was...

Jessica Ball
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Victorian Seniors Festival ‘connecting’ like never before

Benalla’s older residents can enjoy the 38th Victorian Seniors Festival in a new digital format streamed directly into their homes. Disability, Ageing and Carers Minister Luke Donnellan recently launched the Victorian Seniors Festival re-imagined to...

Simon Ruppert
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ACCC investigates Echuca Luxury Houseboats complaints

THE consumer watchdog is investigating complaints against Echuca Luxury Houseboats relating to COVID-19 cancellations. It comes after dozens of people claimed they were left thousands of dollars out-of-pocket after they had to cancel their holidays...

Ivy Jensen
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Economies kickstart as restrictions ease

The Southern Riverina economy could bounce back well if it can attract regional visitors from next month. Camping, recreational travel and holidays will be allowed from June 1 in NSW, and pubs, clubs and restaurants will be able to seat up to 50...

Daniel Hughes
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Cobram businesses continue to hurt

State Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy is calling on the Victorian Government to keep coronavirus restrictions consistent with NSW for border towns like Cobram. Mr McCurdy said Cobram businesses continued to be disadvantaged by the temporary...

Morgan Dyer
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Campaspe libraries to open from Monday

CAMPASPE Shire customer service centres and libraries reopened in a limited capacity on Monday. The moves were part of the latest easing of restrictions in Victoria. “We are sure the opening of our libraries will be welcomed; however, we urge...

Campaspe News
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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
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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
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Safety upgrades at Yarrawonga Weir

The Yarrawonga Weir bridge will be closed for 13 days in June for important safety works. New stairways and landings will replace a ladder system, providing safe access to operating platforms above the spillway structures. GMW Manager Dam Operations...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
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Corowa market report

It was a mixed quality winter yarding with numbers lifting by over 3,000 sheep and lambs. Agents penned some booming pens of supplementary fed lambs weighing excess of 26kg with freshly shorn trade weight lambs limited and highly sort after by...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Maher’s Musings - Most recogniseable product from each town in the region

We’re putting a pin in ranking the best grand finals of the decade for the moment — but never fear, we will come back to it. More pressing investigations are upon us in the meantime, thanks to a suggestion from Mark McDonell on Twitter recently...

Tyler Maher
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

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Drum to face irrigator challenge at next election

The federal seat of Nicholls is set to face a different challenge at the new election by frustrated Goulburn Murray irrigators who are planning to form a new political party. Nicholls is just one of four seats that will be targeted by the political...

James Bennett
Water

Shepparton forum to discuss climate change impacts on water resources

A Shepparton forum, run by Farmers for Climate Action, will be held next week, with the impact of climate change on water issues high on the agenda. Principal Scientist in Climate Applications at the South Australian Research and Development...

Rodney Woods
Animal Health

Downer, but not always out if you get the management right

DOWNER COWS can be a massive drain of time, resources and emotional energy. A down cow is a cow that lays down due to a primary condition such as milk fever, sepsis or calving paralysis. A downer cow is a cow that remains down after 12 hours...

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Dairy

Dairy co-operative goes into voluntary administration

Organic Dairy Farmers of Australia has gone into voluntary administration following increased pressure from the coronavirus pandemic. The dairy co-operative was taken over by Scott Andersen and Ivan Glavas of Worrells Solvency and Forensic...

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Livestock

Pain relief for mulesing sheep becomes law on July 1

From July 1 pain relief for mulesing sheep will be mandatory under legislation in Victoria. A pain relief product registered for use on sheep by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority must then be used. Under Victoria’s...

Country News
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
News

Push to get Aussies to eat more fruits and vegetables

Leading health professionals and horticulture industry groups are advocating for Australians to eat more fruit and vegetables by launching the Fruit & Vegetable Consortium. The Fruit & Vegetable Consortium was formed in response to low rates...

Country News
Horticulture

Australian Organic chief executive officer Niki Ford to work with NFF and ACCC

Australian Organic chief executive officer Niki Ford has been appointed to the ACCC’s Agriculture Consultative Committee and will also join the National Farmers’ Federation Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program 2020. As part of the...

Country News
Dairy

Saputo reveals opening milk price

Saputo has announced an opening milk price of $6.40 per kgMS for the southern milking region. Saputo has committed to to no price step-downs in any circumstances during the year. “Determining the outlook for milk prices for the 2020/21 milk year has...

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Tiramisu Trifle

Serves four Cake ingredients: 1 1/3 cup flour 1 tbsp cornflour 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp bicarb soda 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 cup sugar (or use half raw sugar, half coconut sugar) 1/4 cup melted coconut oil 1 1/4 cup Califia Farms XX Espresso 2 tsp...

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Machinery & Products

Farming smarter makes life easier for the Vines family

Only 11 years ago this farming family started off with one cow, called ‘Hope’. With no family farm to begin their rural journey, the couple made the move to South West Victoria because they were uncomfortable with water security in Northern...

Dairy News
Management

After six decades in the industry, this dairy farmer is going out on top

THE SIX decades Bernie McManus has spent in the dairy industry might be coming to an end but the 73-year-old is certainly going out on top. His Bercar Jersey herd is currently ranked number two in DataGene’s recently released Australian Breeding...

Dairy News
Water

South West Loddon Pipeline completed

Thousands of people across central north-west Victoria now have reliable stock and domestic water supply, with the completion of the South West Loddon Pipeline project.

Country News
Cropping

Finley and Kerang research centres to help farmers with water efficiency

New research aimed at boosting grain productivity under irrigation will help farmers in northern Victoria and southern NSW get the most out of their water and optimise profitability. Two research centres established in Kerang and Finley are part of...

Rodney Woods
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
News

New grants for agriculture businesses to combat coronavirus

Victoria’s food production businesses will be supported in making their workplaces safe and keeping supply chains uninterrupted with new business-adaptation grants. Agriculture Minister Jaclyn Symes launched the program last week, as part of the...

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National & world

National

Alleged NSW body dumper granted bail

A man who is alleged to have helped dump the body of a woman in bushland near Scone in NSW has been granted bail by the Supreme Court.

AAP Newswire
Finance

RBA holds cash rate at 0.25%

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate at a record low 0.25 per cent.

AAP Newswire
World

Democrats slam Trump over troop threat

US President Donald Trump’s threat to call in the military to quell protests has been slammed by Democrat law makers, one labelling him a “dictator”.

AAP Newswire
World

Ruszczyk family speak out over Floyd death

Australia’s Ruszczyk family say they had hoped the record payout they received suing the City of Minneapolis would stop tragedies like George Floyd’s death.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Owners could be first back on NSW courses

Racing NSW chief executive Peter V’Landys would like to see owners return to the racetrack as soon as possible ahead of members and the general public.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Swans to fill Buddy’s boots by committee

Sydney can’t hope to replace 300-game AFL superstar Lance Franklin up forward and will have to fill the void collectively, co-captain Josh Kennedy admits.

AAP Newswire
National

Australia joins G7 table a second time

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will join the G7 gathering in the United States after President Donald Trump invited Australia to participate.

AAP Newswire
Entertainment

Celebrities slam Trump over US protests

Celebrities have continued to speak out as the protests that have swept the US in the wake of George Floyd’s death show no signs of stopping.

AAP Newswire
National

New party’s registration bid goes ass-up

The Australian Electoral Commission has knocked back a bid by Donkey Vote to register as a political party for federal elections.

AAP Newswire