EDITOR'S PICKS

Heat, wind to heighten Tas bushfire threat

Worsening conditions across Tasmania could lead to an increase in dangerous bushfires threatening lives and homes, authorities say.

AAP Newswire

YMCC - A reserve

The A-Reserve Lakers returned to Stan Hargreaves Oval for week two of their Round 10 clash with Ovens Valley United. After posting an imposing 246 with the bat, the Lakers were keen to strike early with the ball and defend their total. Brady...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Locky disconnected as Telstra goes down

A LOCKINGTON resident was forced to walk a block in Wednesday’s 45C heat to call an ambulance after Telstra landlines and mobiles went down for two days.

Riverine Herald

17 hours ago

A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns

“I have had a most rare vision. I have had a dream, past the wit of man to say what dream it was” (Act 4 sc 1). Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ is making its way back to Byramine Homestead on Sunday, February 3. Mark Wilson...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Maduro rival claims Venezuela presidency

Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido has declared himself interim president, receiving the backing of the US and other nations.

AAP Newswire

53 minutes ago

Road closures

A 24/7 closure will be in place on Benalla-Yarrawonga Road between Link Road and Benalla-Winton Road (Sydney Road) for rehabilitation works starting Saturday, February 2. Asphalt works will be conducted until Saturday, February 9, weather...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Drop in for brekkie with birds

Locals will get a unique opportunity to dine with the birds this year, when North Central Catchment Management Authority throws its annual Breakfast with the Birds event next month.

Country News

Finance

Housing market in ‘new territory’: Domain

Australia’s housing market is in “new territory” after home values nationwide fell by their most in 15 years.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

Maduro rival claims Venezuela presidency

Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido has declared himself interim president, receiving the backing of the US and other nations.

AAP Newswire

53 minutes ago

Road closures

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Drop in for brekkie with birds

Locals will get a unique opportunity to dine with the birds this year, when North Central Catchment Management Authority throws its annual Breakfast with the Birds event next month.

Country News

Finance

Housing market in ‘new territory’: Domain

Australia’s housing market is in “new territory” after home values nationwide fell by their most in 15 years.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

Most popular

Suspect was leaking cash: $100 notes littered floor

AN ECHUCA man who stole more than $80,000 was caught when his jacket started leaking $50 and $100 notes while he was in Echuca Police Station for an unrelated drug infraction.

Riverine Herald

Lifestyle

A life too short but a life well lived

CAROL McFarlane loved her husband Allan for more than 50 years and was married to him for 48. He was a very special person in her life.

Riverine Herald

21 Jan 2019

I was abused in broad daylight: Motorist stops to sexually harass a young Riverine Herald journalist

AS CHILDREN, boys and girls alike, we are told to never talk to strangers.

Kimberley Price

Concern over rubbish bin contamination in Shepparton

While contamination of the city’s green organic bins currently sits at about 3-4 per cent, contamination of the yellow and red bins appears to be of greater concern.

Shepparton News

17 Jan 2019

Sport

Coach, friend and life changer

YOU could always tell who had been coached by my friend Russell Parsons, when you saw the North West Athletics tee-shirt.

Riverine Herald

21 Jan 2019

Climate change grants for regional communities

Climate change could be tackled at a regional level with the help of new Victorian Government grant funding.

Tara Whitsed

Thousands grab solar package

Nearly 7,000 Victorian households have installed solar panels since the Victorian Government’s Solar Homes package was launched in late August last year, amounting to more than $3.4 million in rebates. Minister for Solar Homes Lily D’Ambrosio...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

2 hours ago

Staff, governance ‘overhauled’ at RSL NSW

The current president of RSL NSW says the charity has been “damaged” by the alleged misappropriation of charity funds by its former leader “but it will return”.

AAP Newswire

Galleries

Beating heat in splash park

Aquamoves Lakeside Shepparton was the place to shelter from the heat this week as temperatures soared into the 40s and the sun beamed down from above.

Shepparton News

29 Dec 2018

Aiia tearfully farewelled in Israel

The funeral of Aiia Maasarwe, who was murdered in Melbourne last week, has taken place in Israel.

AAP Newswire

Dairy

Cows and farmers keep cool

‘‘Milk earlier and milk later.’’

Rodney Woods

16 hours ago

Local

A Midsummer Night’s Dream returns

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Road closures

Yarrawonga Chronicle

YMCC - A reserve

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Thousands grab solar package

Yarrawonga Chronicle

2 hours ago

1200 tonnes removed from tyre stockpile

Approximately one quarter of the Numurkah tyre stockpile, an estimated 1,200 tonnes of waste tyres, has been removed since mid-December. Environment Protection Authority Victoria’s (EPA) North East Region Manager Emma Knights says the disposal of...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

18 hours ago

Waterfest makes a splash

Popular watersports canoeing, paddleboarding and windsurfing were on show last Saturday for the Yarrawonga Mulwala Waterfest. The fourth Waterfest, which was held at the Yarrawonga Yacht Club, was again hailed as a huge success by organisers with...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Lowest ever regional road deaths

Regional Victoria has recorded its lowest number of road deaths since records began, but the 109 lives lost on country roads last year is still 109 too many. Data released by the Transport Accident Commission shows that 109 people lost their lives...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Tennis tournament a hit

The inaugural Yarrawonga All Stars Silver Classic Tennis Tournament was completed over the weekend. Entries were received from as far away as Adelaide and Hobart with nearly 200 players enjoying playing tennis on grass courts that were the envy of...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Australia Day honours

Yarrawonga has come away with two wins in the 2019 Moira Shire Australia Day Awards with Tungamah also taking out the Community Organisation of the Year. Nominations were up on the past two years with council receiving 33 nominations in four...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

20 hours ago

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EVENTS

Alexandra on Perkins Market

The Alexandra on Perkins Market – after more than a decade away, the monthly market makes a welcome return to the heart of the Alexandra township. Just a short leisurely stroll from the local shops and cafes, visitors and locals can now enjoy...

Simone Dunne

26 Jan

Kilmore Scout Market

Welcome to The Kilmore Market it is held on the last Saturday of each month at Hudson Park in Kilmore, Victoria from 9am-2pm and managed by 1st Kilmore Scouts. Standard stall 3x3 fees are $15 your car is left next to your stall and will need to have...

Simone Dunne

26 Jan

Nagambie Farmers Market

The Nagambie Farmers’ Market is located at Tahbilk Winery. Estabished in 1860, Tahbilk Winery is one of Australia’s top family-owned wineries, producing a range of heritage wines, and boasts carbon neutral status and eco-tourism. Shop...

Simone Dunne

27 Jan

Kinglake Produce and Artisian Market

Our humble community market started in 2010 in the heart of the Kinglake Township. Where local farmers thought there was need to provide the community with a range of fresh locally grown produce at the one convenient location on a regular basis...

Simone Dunne

27 Jan

Ski club to host Australia Day

By Robert Muir Mulwala Water Ski Club has everything in place to host this year’s Federation Council Australia Day celebrations this Saturday, January 26 in its beautiful lagoon area of Lake Mulwala. “Yes, it’s our first time. We put our hand...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

21 hours ago

YMCC - Under 16

Yarrawonga Mulwala CC 4 for 132 defeated Wangaratta Magpies 4 for 63. Batting – Oscar Willis 22, Rory Bartlett 20, Caleb Mitchell 19. Bowling – Josh Ednie 2 for 8, Oscar Ellliot 1 for 14. The YMCC Laker Under 16s capped off an extravaganza of...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

22 Jan 2019

Real Estate

Find your place

For Sale | $410,000

15 Coco Crescent, Yarrawonga

For Sale | $825,000 - $907,000

59 Anchorage Way, Yarrawonga

For Sale | $329,000

34 Robinson Way, Yarrawonga

Regional

Climate change grants for regional communities

Climate change could be tackled at a regional level with the help of new Victorian Government grant funding.

Tara Whitsed

Kids motorbikes have been stolen

POLICE are investigating the theft of two children’s motorbikes after they were reported stolen from a Tongala property early on December 22.

Kyabram Free Press

22 hours ago

Back to school

Schools will re-open next week and Benalla’s drivers are being asked to take extra care when driving in school zones.

Benalla Ensign

Locky disconnected as Telstra goes down

A LOCKINGTON resident was forced to walk a block in Wednesday’s 45C heat to call an ambulance after Telstra landlines and mobiles went down for two days.

Riverine Herald

17 hours ago

Enrol your child at family owned learning centre

Finley’s Early Learning Centre is a family owned and run long day care centre, catering for all children from six weeks of age to five years.

Southern Riverina News

15 hours ago

Helping hand for Cobram cinema project

Pat Barrett’s Tyre Service has helped bring the big screen just a little closer to Cobram with a $1667.40 donation for the Cobram cinema project.

Cobram Courier

15 hours ago

Inspiring presenters

An array of guest speakers are lined up to present at the upcoming Australia Day ceremonies which will be taking place across Strathbogie Shire on January 26.

Seymour Telegraph

Water supply warning

COLIBAN Water is reminding customers to be prepared with an alternative source of water for their fire plans this season.

Campaspe News

18 hours ago

The sweet sounds of holiday blues

ALL roads lead to Tooborac this Friday to Monday for the annual Tooby Blues music festival.

McIvor Times

Fun movie night at Tatura Pool

It was all fun and games at the Tatura Pool on Saturday night.

Laura Briggs

21 hours ago

School leaders celebrated at presentation night

Hazel Glowrey and Jake Herberte were announced as the Edward Public School captains for 2019, at the school’s presentation night last month.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Call for Royal Commission into Basin Plan

Southern Riverina Irrigators have called for a royal commission into the Murray Darling Basin Plan (MDBP), having met with parliamentary advisors in Canberra on January 14 and 15. A delegation of southern Riverina locals representing businesses and...

Corowa Free Press

Sport

Old Students with big chase on its hands

Mooroopna is in the box seat to grab another Haisman Shield win when play resumes tomorrow, but Old Students will go down swinging.

Alex Mitchell

Rural

Drop in for brekkie with birds

Locals will get a unique opportunity to dine with the birds this year, when North Central Catchment Management Authority throws its annual Breakfast with the Birds event next month.

Country News

Water

Call for royal commission

Southern Riverina Irrigators has called for a royal commission into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, saying the current plan lacks transparency and accountability.

Alana Christensen

22 hours ago

Animal Health

Keep cows cool this summer

CLIMATE CHANGE is leading to warmer Australian summers with an increased number of hot days and warmer nights. This increases the risk of heat stress, leading to adverse effects on herd health and farm profitability. Effects of heat stress Reduced...

Gemma Chuck

13 Dec 2018

Dairy

Cows and farmers keep cool

‘‘Milk earlier and milk later.’’

Rodney Woods

16 hours ago

Livestock

Open day will focus on bulls

Brian and Wayne Mobbs, of High Spa Angus in Daylesford, are hoping 2019 is a kinder year to all in terms of weather and market conditions.

Country News

Markets

Don’t forget global markets

WITH MANY eyes focused on the current feed shortage in Australia and resultant surge in feed costs, global markets have taken something of a back seat. Apart from helpful depreciation of the Australian dollar, there hasn’t been much to jolt our...

John Droppert

13 Dec 2018

Long flight to see birds

How far would you travel for a ‘chook show’?

Country News

21 hours ago

Horticulture

Fruit family is embracing industry changes

It was a tip from a mate that led Edward Turnbull to a tiny corner of northern Victoria in 1892.

Country News

Dairy

Saving paddock trees

An alarming decline in the number of paddock trees across the Goulburn Murray region has prompted a campaign to protect as many of the scattered trees as possible.

Country News

20 hours ago

New look for farmers

They say you can’t judge a book by its cover and a new publication shows you also can’t judge a farmer by a stereotype image.

Alana Christensen

23 hours ago

Machinery & Products

Wrapping up a hypothetical silage venture

I’D BE willing to wager that every machinery enthusiast has their share of ‘aspirational’ purchases. The machines that you don’t strictly need, but with whose hypothetical selection and applications you preoccupy your spare time. I have...

John Droppert

13 Dec 2018

Management

Long history of show ribbons

GLOMAR HOLSTEIN Stud, at Bundalaguah in Victoria, has a long history of involvement in International Dairy Week. Robert, Lynette and Justin Johnston have been showing cows and heifers and been involved in youth development activities for the past 30...

Jeanette Severs

21 Jan 2019

Water

Funds for Speak Up

Water advocacy group Speak Up has been the beneficiary of last year’s Deniliquin Truck Show, with the truck show committee donating $3000 from last year’s event to the campaign.

Country News

22 Jan 2019

Cropping

Corn drinks up sun and water

While the hot summer is wilting some pastures a few irrigated summer crops are thriving.

Country News

08 Jan 2019

From the Experts

New tech helps manage cows

A NEW cow ‘fit bit’ is making it easier to diagnose sick cows and influence management decisions around fertility and performance. Cow Manager uses a small ear tag to monitor and record cow activity, temperature, eating, rumination and resting...

Dairy News

14 Jan 2019

Heat is too much

A delightful wildlife encounter at Strathmerton has had a sad ending.

Country News

National & World

Heat, wind to heighten Tas bushfire threat

Worsening conditions across Tasmania could lead to an increase in dangerous bushfires threatening lives and homes, authorities say.

AAP Newswire

Finance

Housing market in ‘new territory’: Domain

Australia’s housing market is in “new territory” after home values nationwide fell by their most in 15 years.

AAP Newswire

7 hours ago

Maduro rival claims Venezuela presidency

Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido has declared himself interim president, receiving the backing of the US and other nations.

AAP Newswire

53 minutes ago

Aiia tearfully farewelled in Israel

The funeral of Aiia Maasarwe, who was murdered in Melbourne last week, has taken place in Israel.

AAP Newswire

Horse Racing

Winx named world’s best horse in London

Super mare Winx has been crowned the world’s best racehorse, alongside Cracksman at the Longines International Federation of Horse Racing Association awards.

AAP Newswire

3 hours ago

AFL

Injured McGovern to play in AFL pre-season

West Coast defender Jeremy McGovern underwent surgery last year after his broken ribs from the grand final failed to heal properly.

AAP Newswire

12 hours ago

Staff, governance ‘overhauled’ at RSL NSW

The current president of RSL NSW says the charity has been “damaged” by the alleged misappropriation of charity funds by its former leader “but it will return”.

AAP Newswire

Entertainment

Elvis Presley’s private jet up for sale

Hound Dog, a private jet once owned by music legend Elvis Presley, may no longer look high class but is still attracting attention in a disused corner of an airfield in New Mexico where it is up for sale. The Lockheed Jetstar, once a favourite among...

AAP Newswire

26 Jun 2018

‘Liberal for Life’: ex-Labor boss Mundine

Newly minted Liberal Party member and Gilmore candidate Warren Mundine insists he committed to the party for life, despite his history with Labor.

AAP Newswire