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Shepparton

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Help council wrap gifts in time for Christmas

Greater Shepparton City Council is searching for community groups or not-for-profit organisations to spread a cheer in the Maude St Mall this Christmas. Council is calling for applications from groups to wrap presents as a part of its Community Gift...

Shepparton News
Sport

GVBD weekend pennant wrap - round one

Shepparton Park held on for a slender victory in round one of the new Goulburn Valley Bowls Division weekend pennant season on Saturday. The division one Parkers claimed the 14-93 to 4-90 win against newly-promoted Euroa to start their campaign off...

Tyler Maher
Entertainment

Plenty on offer at Shepparton’s Land of Plenty festival

Shepparton’s inaugural Land of Plenty festival is only four weeks away and, according to organisers, it is well on its way to being a sell-out.

Shepparton News
News

Push to introduce hard rubbish collection for Shepparton

Shepparton’s Paul Shaw has called on Greater Shepparton City Council to consider introducing a kerbside hard rubbish collection. Mr Shaw submitted that question at last week’s ordinary meeting, and was told by chief executive Peter Harriott the ide...

James Bennett
Lifestyle

A high school reunion is a meeting of strangers with shared memories

On the invitation to my 20-year school reunion was the iconic opening line from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice

Shepparton News

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Echuca

Riverine Herald

Journalist, detective and champion of the forgotten

CURIOSITY and persistence – that’s what true journalists are made of. Without those two vital ingredients coursing through the veins of countless correspondents across the globe, even more corruption and injustice would reign supreme. It may...

Charmayne Allison
Sport

Echuca South continues to hunt victory

A STUNNING century from Echuca’s Ben Fulford has seen his team register its first win of the year in style, knocking off early flag favourites Kyabram Fire Brigade at Victoria Park. Fulford cut Fire Brigade’s attack to pieces with 15 fours and...

Riverine Herald
Lifestyle

Give a dog a home: Bruce

BRUCE could be the big buddy for you, if you’re ready for a busy boy in your life. He is a one-year-old, American Staffy cross mastiff with a big heart, and big everything else. It is recommended he goes to a home without small children as he may...

Alex Gretgrix
Entertainment

Echuca-Moama LGBTQI+ events will be “bigger and better” in 2020

CROSSENVALE Community House will continue to celebrate Echuca-Moama’s LGBTQI+ community, planning bigger and better events for 2020. But they need your help. The Crossenvale team is hoping to partner with local services, groups and community members...

Charmayne Allison
News

Echuca police on wild chase as serial car thief goes on the run

POLICE are hunting a man who led them on a wild chase through Kanyapella, Tongala, Echuca and Elmore this morning. Detective Senior Constable Peter Colliver of Echuca criminal investigation unit said police were looking for man who had warrants out...

Riverine Herald

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Deniliquin

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Virus shock ordeal gives new meaning to McHappy Day involvement

As a manager at Deniliquin McDonald’s, Kahli Reves has always understood the importance of McHappy Day and Ronald McDonald House Charities. But the event holds more meaning for Kahli and her husband Anthony, after their son required urgent...

Olivia Duffey
Sport

One week until race day

Local racegoers are preparing for the Deniliquin Cup meeting on Caulfield Cup day.

Jamie Lowe
Opinion

Are you on team Jesus?

I went to watch two local teams play netball a couple of weeks ago, to support a specific player.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
Entertainment

Amber’s inspiring Deni tour

Country music star Amber Lawrence is hopeful her visit to Deniliquin on the weekend has inspired young people to chase their dreams.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

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Finley

News

Projects fast tracked

Two major projects for the local area will be fast tracked with low interest loans equalling $5 million. Berrigan Shire Council will spend $1 million of the loan amount to progress its Railway Park redevelopment and Lewis Crescent Residential...

Daniel Hughes
News

Jobs growth potential at Aerodrome

A new development proposal being considered for the Tocumwal Aerodrome precinct could potentially create 10 to 15 new jobs. Berrigan Shire Council has been approached to sell five hectares of land to the yet to be named ‘‘interested party’’...

Daniel Hughes
Sport

Finley girls mate Bushrangers training squad

Two Finley girls have been named in the 2020 Murray Bushrangers pre-season squad for the second year in a row. Olivia Ciccolini (U16) and Lily Sharp (U18) were named as part of the 71 player squad and, if selected, will represent their age groups in...

Daniel Hughes

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Kyabram

News

Campaspe Shire Council looking to curb kerbside waste attitudes

IF YOU’RE not sure what goes in your bin, where your bin goes or if it’s too heavy for kerbside collection, you’ll soon find out. After increasing levels of contaminated kerbside recycling at the Veolia Echuca Materials Recovery Facility, Campaspe...

Lachlan Durling
News

Campaspe Shire Council confirms it will withdraw from aged care services

DESPITE more than 2500 signatures delivered in protest, Campaspe Shire council has confirmed it will withdraw from delivering aged and disability services. However, chief petitioner and proponent Marlene Orange is adamant her fight is just...

Lachlan Durling
Sport

Ky nabs another win

By Gus UnderwoodA FIGHTING stand between Billy McLay and Alec Young has delivered Kyabram its second win in two games to start the new Cricket Shepparton Haisman Shield season. Kyabram was struggling at 6/66 chasing Karramomus’ 9/141 but McLay and...

Kyabram Free Press

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Benalla

News

Police seek assistance on stolen power tools

Benalla police are asking the public to assist in an ongoing investigation into the theft of more than $4500 of power tools. The tools were taken from a black Hilux Ute in Senator Drv, Benalla at some point between October 10 and 11. Multiple...

Simon Ruppert
Sport

Benalla junior cricketers to take next step in Youth Premier League

Four Benalla junior cricket players have been selected as part of a North East Knights Youth Premier League squad announced last week.

Meg Saultry
News

Coo-ee: Funerals, train crashes and gunfights

When 33-year-old Robert Campbell died in the train collision at Baddaginnie in 1894, his body was taken to his Byrne St home.

Benalla Ensign
News

Benalla’s Bpangarang people denied recognition thanks to Yorta Yorta landgrab

When it comes to the rights of its indigenous population Australia is decades behind most first-world countries.

Simon Ruppert

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Cobram

News

Newly finished works aim to prevent Lake Mulwala erosion

New infrastructure to prevent erosion on the foreshore of Lake Mulwala has recently been completed, set to allow for a waters-edge pedestrian footpath and attractive landscaping. Goulburn-Murray Water said the installation of steel sheet piling...

Cobram Courier
Sport

Goulburn Murray Golf Association country week wrap

After a strong showing at the recent Victorian Country Week tournament, the Goulburn Murray Golf Association’s men’s and women’s sides remain in the premier division for another year. Played across three of Melbourne’s leading courses, the region’s...

Aydin Payne
News

A brighter Moira is a safer Moira

Moira Shire Council has received $85 760 in Victorian Government funding as a part of the Public Safety Infrastructure Fund, to install lighting along a shared walking and cycling path near the Murray Valley Hwy, Yarrawonga, to deter criminal...

Cobram Courier
News

Moira fire danger period to begin in a fortnight

Following low winter rainfall and dry conditions, the looming fire danger period for the Moira Shire starts at the end of the month. According to the CFA’s website, this summer’s fire danger period — described as a period when the CF...

Cobram Courier

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Rochester

Campaspe News

RV rally member races to Campaspe News

Bribie Island’s Justin McCarthy stopped in at the Campaspe News office last week to buy a paper and to show off his 1929 Austin Seven Special. Towing it on a trailer from Queensland to the CMCA rally in Elmore, the first aid volunteer was visiting...

James Arbuthnott
Sport

Moama clinches three-wicket win against Rochester

JUST several months after lifting the Goulburn Murray Cricket premiership, Rochester find themselves on a much different path. With several pieces to the premiership puzzle departing the club, the pressure of keeping the title defence alive rests...

James Arbuthnott
Campaspe News

$600K - we’ll drink to that!

It’s official: don’t get between Lockington and its local. In a fairy-tale ending to the story of a town in dire circumstances, Lockington refused to go down without a fight — and beer — after accountants tallied around...

James Arbuthnott
News

Life’s a bit of a puzzle

“I’ve got a few little tricks to make life easier,” Rod Kestle says as he picks up a puzzle piece off the desk. “People mainly go for colour; I go for shape, and you’ve basically got four different shapes.&rdquo...

James Arbuthnott

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Heathcote

News

Historic bridge celebrates 145 years of crossings

FOR those who have driven, walked or cycled it, the bridge on Sugarloaf Rd, Axedale, facilitates a quick and convenient passage across Axe Creek. It is fascinating to look at — the structure is nearly a century and a half old.

Vanessa Wiltshire
News

‘Palates are more sophisticated’: winegrowers enjoy record sales at festival

WHAT are the chances of meeting perfect strangers who have attended the Heathcote Food and Wine Festival every year since its inception?

Vanessa Wiltshire
Sport

Saints had few answers for mounts

AFTER the promising performance the week before, the Saints faithful drove to Toolleen expecting a tight game of football against the power-packed Mt. Pleasant combination. Early the team worked hard but it was soon obvious that Mounts were up and...

The McIvor Times

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Tatura

Sport

Hill Top Golf Club women’s notes

The stroke event sponsored by Drummond Golf was an important day as it was the playoff for the Silver Spoon, the second qualifying round of the Veterans event, and the Star medallist play-off. Jan Coe played well to win A-grade with 69 nett, which...

Tatura Guardian
News

Tatura Primary School gets colourful for fundraiser

Tatura Primary School has raised more than $5000 for playground developments by organising its first colour run. Principal Susanne Gill said students from Foundation to Year 6 were “excited” to be involved. “We’ve had parents help out with the...

Ilias Bakalla
Sport

Merrigum golf notes

Par will feature much more regularly on Merrigum’s golfing calendar from now on as it proved once again that it is the most popular format of the game and attracts the largest fields. Saturday’s event was well attended and with the course in great...

Tatura Guardian

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Yarrawonga

News

Staying safe in grass pollen season

Grass pollen season has officially begun, bringing an increase in asthma and hay fever and the chance of epidemic thunderstorm asthma. Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Dr Brett Sutton said Victoria’s epidemic thunderstorm asthma risk forecasting...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

No direct rates relief for farmers - Walsh

Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Leader of the Nationals Peter Walsh has taken a swipe at Daniel Andrews’ latest drought response and says it is “underwhelming and fails to deliver the genuine relief measures farmers have been calling for”...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
sport

Amber stars at nationals

Local sporting star Amber Gower has returned from her Australian team debut at NZ nationals with medals hand in hand. After months of gruelling training in Albury, Mornington Peninsula and Yarrawonga all her hard work has finally paid off returning...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Fire restrictions announced

The CFA have warned the Fire Danger Period will begin at 1am on Monday, October 28 in the following municipalities in CFA’s North East Region: Moira Shire Council (District 22) Greater Shepparton City Council (District 22) Strathbogie Shire...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

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Corowa

News

Church’s past finds a presence in the future

The St Andrew’s Lutheran congregation held a belated 50th anniversary service on Sunday, October 6, coupled with a celebration to mark its inclusion with St Luke’s Lutheran Parish, Albury. This was a low key event to acknowledge the journey of...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Shorthanded Corowa downed by Eskdale

Corowa opened up their season on the road against Eskdale in what was a turbulent performance by the visiting side, who were all out for 116 runs on the day. With an array of players unavailable Corowa fielded five players under 18. After losing the...

Corowa Free Press
News

Local star anointed into Past Pupils of Distinction

Wahgunyah television star Maggie Fitzgibbon has been inducted into the Kilbreda College Past Pupils of Distinction. The school in Mentone, Victoria, have an induction every two years of four Past Pupils of Distinction. The dinner was held in August...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Cold Chisel to headline a Day on the Green, Wahgunyah

Cold Chisel will be gracing the region with their pub rock anthems early next year when the group perform at All Saints Estate, Wahgunyah. The iconic Australian band has today announced that they will be reforming for their Blood Moon tour and...

Rhys Williams