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Shepparton

Government must fund our CFA, says Maxwell

Don’t get them to fundraise for their own equipment — just fully fund them. That’s the message Member for Northern Victoria Tania Maxwell is sending the Victorian Government, which requires CFA volunteer brigades to raise money for part of the...

James Bennett

Shepp News GVBBL Podcast | Episode 2

The Shepp News GVBBL Podcast is back for another episode, with former local fantasy sports champion Ash Williamson joining Tyler Maher and Alex Mitchell in the studio. On the agenda this week is assessing how to navigate a Vic Super Slam and...

Tyler Maher

Your guide to the region’s Christmas lights

Christmas has well and truly come to Shepparton, with homes across the region lighting up. They’re bright, and cheery, and very, very Christmassy. Don’t miss any Christmas lights with our map!

Shepparton News

Friends through thick and thin

From the outside, pals Kai Trevaskis and Oliver White look like your average fun-loving friendship story. They tear around at the park, revelling in each other’s company while leaving no blade of grass untrampled, just as any five-year-olds...

Liam Nash

Fishing impacted by fires across Victoria

What a horrible start to the year. Of course, I am referring to the bushfires that have been raging for the past couple of weeks, with no real sign of them being brought under control. What is needed is some heavy, widespread rain, to help the...

Kevin Tyler

Echuca

Redback bite leaves woman in hospital

TAMMY Ritchie might not have been going to die, but for some time it certainly felt that way. But she did realise how bad things were when doctors at Echuca hospital moved her into the resuscitation bay, with adrenalin injections on standby.

Riverine Herald

Egans doubled up for a double each

THE Wangaratta races might have been moved to Echuca because of bushfires but the locals had no answer to the Egan bandwagon, which saw trainer Gerald and his jockey nephew Billy end up with winning doubles. Including one in partnership when Billy...

Riverine Herald

Give a dog a home - December 20

She may not have got the memo about the red dress, but this eight-year-old kelpie mix will still steal your heart. Sheri is a lovely, mature lady who is looking for a home where she can laze about, snoop about or stroll down the street with her new...

Riverine Herald

Merry Christmas from Murray River Council community services

MURRAY River Council community services staff, clients and volunteers celebrated their end of year Christmas party recently. The team of hard-working locals enjoyed an afternoon tea and were entertained by the talented Gwen Potter

Charmayne Allison

Southern 80 gets a major overhaul for 2020

IN A radical change to “reinvigorate” the Southern 80, Moama Water Sports Club has decided to run its showcase Bakers Blitz/President’s Dash in a reverse format.

Riverine Herald

Deniliquin

Committee’s own Oz Day event

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Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Racing Shananigans

The pinnacle of 6 litre boat racing seems a long way from skiing on Stevens Weir at Wakool, but for Tim Shannon those days of choosing skiing on the water over baking on the cricket pitch have served him well. Tim and wife Stacey now reside in...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Christmas boost to drought relief

A ‘Christmas boost’ has been provided to the NSW Government’s Emergency Drought Transport Subsidy, to ensure farmers can continue to access support to transport fodder, stock and other farm inputs for the next month.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Christmas boost to drought relief

A ‘Christmas boost’ has been provided to the NSW Government’s Emergency Drought Transport Subsidy, to ensure farmers can continue to access support to transport fodder, stock and other farm inputs for the next month.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Finley

Haze hazard is still a risk

District residents have so far escaped being seriously impacted by smoke cover coming from the Victorian and NSW bushfires.

Southern Riverina News

Works cater for future expansion plans

Works that will allow for future expansion have been carried out the Finley Cemetery.

Southern Riverina News

Big day for pink stumps day

Oaklands Cricket Club raised $7217 at its own Pink Stumps Day at Oaklands Recreation Ground on Saturday, December 21. The day saw 13 teams compete in a fun, modified cricket tournament to help raise money for the McGrath Foundation. “The...

Daniel Hughes

Kyabram

Australia Day celebrations moved to Fauna Park

THE Kyabram Rotary Club’s Australia Day celebrations have undergone a few changes this year, the biggest of which is its return to Kyabram Fauna Park. The free event will be held at John Pilley Reserve in place of the Memorial Gardens, while...

Jared Prestwidge

Al-Anon to hold annual public meeting at KCLC

Kyabram Al-Anon Family Groups will participate in AA’s 49th MiniCon this Australia Day weekend at the Kyabram Community and Learning Centre. Al-Anon Family Groups are made up of relatives and friends of problem drinkers. In Al-Anon meetings members...

James Arbuthnott

Kyabram Netball Association gearing up for huge 2020

THE Kyabram Netball Association’s 2020 season is shaping up to be action-packed, with a five-week summer competition and regular winter competition just a taste of what the competition’s junior athletes can look forward to. Now in its 70th...

Jared Prestwidge

Benalla

Hume Freeway closed, near Wangaratta

The Hume Freeway is closed towards Melbourne, just outside of Wangaratta, due to a truck rollover. Emergency services are on site. Motorists are advised to detour at the Great Alpine road exit to get back on to the Hume Freeway. Northbound lanes...

Simon Ruppert

Premiership glory continues to drive Skilbeck

For Amelia Skilbeck, the feeling of winning a premiership is what playing netball is all about. Having won a few flags in her time with Goorambat in the Benalla and District league, it’s those experiences that continue to push Skilbeck.

Meg Saultry

Happy campers return

A group of Benalla children have recently returned from spending a week at the Portsea Camp. The Rotary Club of Benalla has been arranging for local children to attend the camp since 1954 — some might remember its previous name, The Lord...

Simon Ruppert

Noeline’s birthday surprise recalls her flying days

Noeline Cosier’s recent birthday was one to remember, as a surprise gift left her reminiscing on her piloting past.

Benalla Ensign

Cobram

BBQ for bush fire relief

Cobram Ecumenical Prayer Group, a multi-denominational prayer group, is working with local churches to run a fundraising barbecue to support those affected by the bush fires. The barbecue on Saturday runs from noon to 3 pm at Mivo Park, and is...

Cobram Courier

RACV Cup set to entertain

Cobram Harness Racing Club will honour three of its foundation members at its annual RACV meeting on Friday. Memorial races in honour of the late Michael Toohey, Joe Kennedy and John Brooks will be run at the meeting. All three club stalwarts were...

Cobram Courier

Lions share Christmas cheer

Barooga Lions Club hosted a Senior Citizens Christmas Party at Cobram-Barooga Golf Club last month. Lost loved ones and people affected by the severe drought conditions were remembered at the lunch on December 14. Because of the heat, sickness and...

Cobram Courier

Calls for Cobram residents to tighten up water use over summer

With water regulations put under strict watch during the warmer months, Goulburn Valley Water is urging residents to make sure every drop of water counts. While temperatures are again predicted to be warmer and drier than average, permanent water...

Cobram Courier

Rochester

Iddles forever in Rochester

IDDLES Lane is on its way to becoming the most popular thoroughfare in downtown Rochester as everyone tries to get a sneak preview of the masterpiece slowly being unveiled by artist Tim Bowtell as he completes the stern face of ex-cop Ron Iddles...

Campaspe News

Keeley Major to toss coin at Australian Open

EVERY young Australian tennis player dreams of walking out on court at the Australian Open. Rochester’s Keeley Major will have that opportunity on Thursday on Rod Laver Arena after being one of 180 ANZ Tennis Shots participants selected to flip...

Brayden May

School holiday fun in Rochester

THERE are still plenty of activities for your child this school holidays thanks to the Campaspe Regional Library Service. Library services manager Jenny Mustey said daily activities guaranteed to entertain were available to children of all ages...

Campaspe News

Rochester assists animals in need

WHEN we think about who and how to assist during the bushfires devastating the country, many would go straight to helping people losing their homes and belongings. But what about our two- and four-legged companions who have been injured and lost their homes too?

Campaspe News

Heathcote

Mitchell Shire Council urges residents to plan for bushfires

As bushfires continue to burn in the North-East, Mitchell Shire Council has urged residents to implement a bushfire survival plan.

Jared Prestwidge

Most road casualties in 2019 were close to home

THE Victorian Government said it planned to double down on its investment in road safety after it was confirmed the majority of the 146 deaths on regional Victorian roads last year were people driving in their local area. According to the latest...

Jared Prestwidge

Pyalong Netball Club to host clinic next month

PYALONG Netball Club is set to host a free netball clinic on Tuesday, February 11 and everyone is invited. The event is open to players from age groups under 9s and up from any club or those who might just be wanting to give netball a go.

Brayden May

Tatura

Delays and diversions around Service St works

Tatura commuters can expect some delays and traffic diversions around asphalt surfacing works on Service St next week, from Monday to Friday. Greater Shepparton City Council would like to advise the community that road servicing will occur from...

Spencer Fowler Steen

Tatura Library temporary closure and redevelopment

A pop-up library will replace the Tatura Library for six months, as a $2 million redevelopment gets under way. Greater Shepparton City Council unveils the pop-up on Tuesday, and said it would remain open until the end of June. No library...

James Bennett

Tat Chat | Merrigum Golf Club

Merrigum golfers contested a stableford event on Saturday in cooler but windy conditions. There were a few good scores returned but the majority were indifferent to say the least. It would be a long time since 30 points won a ball in the ball...

Shepparton News

Yarrawonga

Australia Day in Howlong

Mulwala and district residents are encouraged to attend Federation Council’s 2020 Australia Day celebrations in Howlong on Sunday, January 26, commencing at 9.00am. “I urge as many people as possible from Mulwala and district to attend what will...

Robert Muir

Drowning risk triples

Royal Life Saving would like to remind the community to actively supervise young children at all times around water to prevent drowning deaths. Forty-one per cent of drowning deaths among children under five in Australia occur in one-year-old...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Lakers A Grade snare T20 title

The Yarrawonga Mulwala Cricket Club have won their second T20 WDCA title after a 7 wicket win against defending champs Greta. Played at the Wangaratta Showgrounds from 7pm, the Lakers were put into the field and dominated the contest from the very...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Tim Fischer Oration tickets

The Rotary Club of Corowa will hold its fifth Annual Federation Dinner and Tim Fischer Oration on Friday, January 24 at the Oddfellows Hall, Sanger St. Corowa beginning at 6:30 pm as part of its annual Federation Festival weekend. The oration is in...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Corowa

Australia Day nominees announced

Residents, friends, family and visitors are invited to celebrate everything that’s great about living in Australia at this year’s Australia Day celebrations, to be held at the Howlong Memorial Park from 9:00 am on Sunday 26 January 2020. Judging...

Corowa Free Press

2020 MRA Rutherglen Regatta

After months of preparing for the MRA regatta and the uncertainty of the fire and smoke situation in the area, the 154th MRA regatta went ahead as planned over the weekend. The MRA Committee consisting of Rutherglen Lake, Wahgunyah, Corowa and...

Corowa Free Press

Tim Fischer Oration tickets

The Rotary Club of Corowa will hold its fifth Annual Federation Dinner and Tim Fischer Oration on Friday, January 24 at the Oddfellows Hall, Sanger St. Corowa beginning at 6:30 pm as part of its annual Federation Festival weekend. The oration is in...

Corowa Free Press

Listen to rural people

Shelley Scoullar Chair – Speak Up Campaign Inc. At this time of crisis in our nation I believe it is vital that we acknowledge a major problem around policy development that is dictated by city-based ideologies yet ignores those who live and...

Corowa Free Press