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A selection of the latest Local, Regional, National & World News.

News

River Road works to continue

Further works will be undertaken over winter to improve and protect the lake foreshore along River Road from erosion as well as deliver a key project to help complete a unique $5.7m tourism trail. Residents can expect this stage three foreshore...

Jared Loughnan
National

Police to probe Ivan Milat over homicides

NSW Police are preparing to interview Ivan Milat, a serial killer serving seven consecutive life sentences for murdering backpackers.

AAP Newswire
sport

May tournament’s 900 rounds

Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort’s 2019 five-day May tournament last week proved another big success with players from four states and some interesting speeches. “Nine-hundred rounds of golf will have been played by the end of the week,”...

Robert Muir
News

Murray Business Network dinner

YOU need an ego to succeed in sport.

Riverine Herald
News

Woods Point pair’s commitment bliss

Woods Point Yarrawonga residents Margot Gilham and Joe Tierney met at the aged care facility 12 months ago. Fast forward to last Friday at the Woods Point Bentley Wood Health and Aged Care where the couple featured in the facility’s inaugural...

Robert Muir
News

Woods Point pair’s commitment bliss

Woods Point Yarrawonga residents Margot Gilham and Joe Tierney met at the aged care facility 12 months ago. Fast forward to last Friday at the Woods Point Bentley Wood Health and Aged Care where the couple featured in the facility’s inaugural...

Robert Muir
World

Trump says Iran nuclear deal possible

US President Donald Trump has credited economic sanctions for curbing Iranian aggression in the region and says a deal on its nuclear program is possible.

AAP Newswire
News

EPA’s online help for farmers

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has a one stop shop for online advice for the agricultural community, and is taking requests on what farmers need next. EPA Executive Director Damian Wells says there’s already a lot of useful...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

News in brief

Critically injured

Country News
Finance

Telstra warned over tower installations

Regulators have warned Telstra over the cell towers after failing to consult a resident before installing a base station on a Canberra rooftop.

AAP Newswire
World

Trump says Iran nuclear deal possible

US President Donald Trump has credited economic sanctions for curbing Iranian aggression in the region and says a deal on its nuclear program is possible.

AAP Newswire
News

EPA’s online help for farmers

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has a one stop shop for online advice for the agricultural community, and is taking requests on what farmers need next. EPA Executive Director Damian Wells says there’s already a lot of useful...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

News in brief

Critically injured

Country News
Finance

Telstra warned over tower installations

Regulators have warned Telstra over the cell towers after failing to consult a resident before installing a base station on a Canberra rooftop.

AAP Newswire

Most popular

News

Car runs into house in Shepparton

A car has hit a house on the corner of Archer St and Stanley St at about 3.15 this afternoon. The vehicle left the road and travelled through a fence before coming to a hault. Police and CFA are on scene. The Archer St entrance to Stanley St is...

Ashlea Witoslawski
News

House fire in Mooroopna overnight

A family has escaped from their Mooroopna home after a fire started in one of the bedrooms. A woman woke to the sound of a smoke alarm around 1am on Thursday. Looking for the cause, she opened one of the bedrooms to a large amount of smoke. Quickly...

Shepparton News
News

Three more burnt out cars found in Goulburn Valley

Three more cars were found dumped and burnt out in Mooroopna and Kialla at the weekend - adding to the tally of more than 60 cars abandoned in the Shepparton district so far this year. Senior Constable Sarah Trewin said a car was reported dumped and...

John Lewis
News

Outdoor and heated pools for all

Federation Council agreed yesterday on firm plans for the design and construction of an estimated $9.5 million brand new Corowa Swimming Pool incorporating both an outdoor pool and indoor heated pool. The facility is expected to be built by mid...

Robert Muir
News

Film Production in Corowa

An award winning Melbourne Production Company has completed filming at a property in Corowa for an upcoming short film that reflects the harsh conditions for Aussie farmers. Toprock Productions has concluded the filming of their movie...

Rhys Williams
News

Cars up in flames

There were three more incidents of cars set alight in Mooroopna and Kialla at the weekend - adding to the tally of more than 60 cars abandoned in the Shepparton district so far this year.

Shepparton News
News

Regional drivers relaxed attitude risk

The Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) is imploring regional Victorian drivers to choose road safety, with admissions of risky road behaviour significantly higher amongst rural road users compared to city drivers. Despite road trauma being the...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
National

Recycling fixes get $35m in Vic budget

Victoria is spending $35 million to help fix its waste and recycling crises after a string of toxic waste fires and the discovery of several illegal stockpiles.

AAP Newswire
Galleries

Education Week - St Georges Road Primary School concert

Celebrating careers was the theme of an Education Week concert run by students and staff at St Georges Road Primary School yesterday.

Liz Mellino
World

Taiwan, US officials hold rare meeting

Senior national security officials from the US and Taiwan have met in the first such meeting in four decades, according to the Taiwanese foreign ministry.

AAP Newswire
Dairy

Swine fever impacts dairy

The unprecedented contraction in the supply of pork from China, due to African swine fever, will have a spill-over impact on the global dairy sector, according to a new report from global agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.

Country News

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Local

News

Woods Point pair’s commitment bliss

Woods Point Yarrawonga residents Margot Gilham and Joe Tierney met at the aged care facility 12 months ago. Fast forward to last Friday at the Woods Point Bentley Wood Health and Aged Care where the couple featured in the facility’s inaugural...

Robert Muir
News

EPA’s online help for farmers

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has a one stop shop for online advice for the agricultural community, and is taking requests on what farmers need next. EPA Executive Director Damian Wells says there’s already a lot of useful...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
sport

May tournament’s 900 rounds

Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club Resort’s 2019 five-day May tournament last week proved another big success with players from four states and some interesting speeches. “Nine-hundred rounds of golf will have been played by the end of the week,”...

Robert Muir
News

Regional drivers relaxed attitude risk

The Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) is imploring regional Victorian drivers to choose road safety, with admissions of risky road behaviour significantly higher amongst rural road users compared to city drivers. Despite road trauma being the...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

River Road works to continue

Further works will be undertaken over winter to improve and protect the lake foreshore along River Road from erosion as well as deliver a key project to help complete a unique $5.7m tourism trail. Residents can expect this stage three foreshore...

Jared Loughnan
sport

Wangaratta Saturday morning netball

Round 4 – Pink Sports Day Premier League A Yarra White 19 defeated by Myrtleford Saints 20. In a tightly contested match, Yarrawonga went down by the slightest of margins. Better shooting next week girls. Award winner: Mikaylah Woosnam. Coaches...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Amazing cuppa a resounding success

The annual Friends in Common Cuppa for Cancer held at the Mulwala WaterSki Club was a massive hit and very well received raising a whopping $13,000. A large crowd was in attendance and an abundance of food was shared, with a great number of platters...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
sport

Junior sport carnival on again

Junior netballers and footballers from all over the region will converge on Yarrawonga on Sunday, June 2, for the third running of the Yarrawonga Junior Carnival. Hosted by the Yarrawonga & District Little League (football) and Yarrawonga &...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Most voters pre polled

The increasing trend of pre polling by Australian voters was very much the case in Yarrawonga this year, with the majority of voters casting their votes. In the three-weeks lead-up to election day, the vast majority of voters had cast their votes...

Robert Muir
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EVENTS
Events

Nagambie Lakes Community Market

Nagambie Lakes Community Market is located in the centre median strip immediately adjacent to the main shopping precinct right in the heart of the beautiful Nagambie township. Operating on the first Saturday of each month plus extra markets to...

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Simone Dunne
Events

Broadford Market

The Broadford Market has over 12 stalls of hand made and home grown products, as well as second hand items. It is an outdoor market with barbecue facilities, and raises funds for the Broadford Community Centre

02

Simone Dunne
Events

Ky Farmers Market

Ky Farmers Market is a small community farmers market. We have gone from stride to stride supporting local fruit growers, farmers, pig and beef growers, crafting and artists as well. If you can make it, bake it, grow it, sew it, breed it, knead it...

02

Simone Dunne
Events

Shepparton Farmers Market

The Shepparton Farmers’ Market is dedicated to connecting local producers and growers with consumers and provides a great range of fresh produce at farm-gate prices. Come sample some of the quality produce our region has to offer. Held at...

02

Simone Dunne
News

Choir festival another great success

In just its second year The Festival of 1000 Voices was hailed another great success. Event Chairman Andrew Brown said the Yarrawonga Town Hall rang to the sounds of choirs singing superbly after their extensive day- time masterclasses. “The...

Jared Loughnan
sport

Nominating our community champions

It’s time to shine a light on outstanding locals with nominations now open for the 2019 Australia Post One Netball Community Awards, recognising champions in local communities who develop inclusive netball environments. In its sixth year, the...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Real Estate

For Sale | $410,000

15 Coco Crescent, Yarrawonga

  • bedroom count 3
  • bathroom count 2
  • car count 2

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

59 Anchorage Way, Yarrawonga

  • bedroom count 5
  • bathroom count 3
  • car count 2

For Sale | $329,000

34 Robinson Way, Yarrawonga

  • bedroom count 3
  • bathroom count 1
  • car count 1

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Regional

News

Cars up in flames

There were three more incidents of cars set alight in Mooroopna and Kialla at the weekend - adding to the tally of more than 60 cars abandoned in the Shepparton district so far this year.

Shepparton News
News

Students taking a practical approach

RUNNING a restaurant, building a dunk machine or growing a veggie patch might not sound like the traditional classroom that you’re used to.

Holly Tregenza
News

Housing scheme to be legislated

After spending months arguing that Labor’s proposal to shut down some tax concessions would weaken the economy, Scott Morrison is hoping locking in fresh tax relief will do just the opposite.

Benalla Ensign
News

Murray Business Network dinner

YOU need an ego to succeed in sport.

Riverine Herald
News

Senate seat is ‘likely’

Political expert Antony Green and the team at the ABC have predicted Conargo’s Perin Davey is ‘‘likely’’ to gain an Australian Senate seat.

Southern Riverina News
News

Harness club ready to be a sea of pink

Cobram Harness Racing is counting down to its Community Pink Ladies Day on May 26.

Cobram Courier
News

Say cheese to big feat

The Seymour Bowls Club’s biggest morning tea will be held on May 28 at 10.30am for an 11am start.

Seymour Telegraph
News

Week to honour those who make a difference

DID you know there are nearly 6 million people volunteering across Australia? This week marks National Volunteer Week, with the theme “Making a world of difference”.

McIvor Times
News

Volunteers are worth $290 billion every year

DID you know that Heathcote has between 60 and 70 community groups, associations and clubs?

McIvor Times
News

‘Encouraging to receive votes’

Despite running a limited campaign due to personal circumstances, Greens candidate Nickee Freeman was pleased to receive more than 3.5 per cent of the primary vote.

Tatura Guardian
News

Golden Rivers warm-up shoot

Deniliquin Field & Game will hold their Golden Rivers Shoot warm-up event on Sunday.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News

EPA’s online help for farmers

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has a one stop shop for online advice for the agricultural community, and is taking requests on what farmers need next. EPA Executive Director Damian Wells says there’s already a lot of useful...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

GVL netball - Echuca defeats Shepparton United

Echuca has once again proved its mettle after securing another one-goal Goulburn Valley League netball victory against a fellow premiership aspirant.

Tyler Maher

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Rural

News

News in brief

Critically injured

Country News
Water

Governor hears water concerns

Blighty’s Hannah Campbell has explained issues of concern in the region to NSW Governor Margaret Beazley.

Country News
Animal Health

Tips to reduce mastitis risk at calving

For most cows, the highest risk period for new mastitis infections will be the calving period — we consider this to be from two weeks before she calves until two weeks after she has calved. During this stressful period, cows’ natural defence...

Rod Dyson
Dairy

Swine fever impacts dairy

The unprecedented contraction in the supply of pork from China, due to African swine fever, will have a spill-over impact on the global dairy sector, according to a new report from global agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank.

Country News
Livestock

Keeping pace with climate

‘‘It’s like putting pasture plants in a time machine and taking them to climate conditions that are predicted for the future.’’

Country News
Markets

Rain will be key to cow value lift: agents

There’s opportunity in current cow values for those who have feed, according to a cow leasing and agricultural finance company boss. This comes as livestock agents continue to report tough selling conditions, as farmers in northern Victoria battle...

Dairy News
News

Monsanto to pay $2billion

A jury in the United States has ordered Monsanto pay a combined $US2.05billion ($A2.94billion) to a couple who claimed the company’s popular weed killer Roundup Ready caused their cancers.

Country News
Horticulture

Watch for stink bugs

Agriculture Victoria is winding down its surveillance for the brown marmorated stink bug.

Country News
News

Aaron’s message for farmers

Aaron Thomas reckons he wouldn’t be here today if he wasn’t a dairy farmer. Having suffered a serious mental health breakdown and endured the ravages of alcoholism, Aaron is now back on his feet and keen to share his story with other farmers who...

Dairy News
News

Landini launch

Konigs Shepparton will launch its specialist range of Landini orchard-vineyard tractors on May 29.

Country News
Machinery & Products

Office to cab software

Farmers Edge has released an app-based in-field intelligence tool that provides a seamless digital experience from the office to the cab. Digitally linking growers, dealers, retailers, trusted advisers and other key stakeholders, the In-Cab Tool...

Dairy News
Management

Data broadens management options

There has been a strong emphasis on data collection for farm businesses in recent years, but ensuring it translates into real, profitable outcomes remains a key challenge for many, according to one Nuffield scholar. Tasmanian dairy farmer Duncan...

Dairy News
Water

Plan submitted

A bumper 1100-page water resource plan has been submitted to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority for review by the Victorian Department of Environment, Water, Land and Planning.

Country News
Cropping

Salt stress help

New research has found that a hormone produced by plants under stress can be applied to crops to alleviate the damage caused by salty soils.

Country News
From the Experts

Summer heat advice

PROVIDING LIVESTOCK with shade and water during extreme heat is ‘‘paramount’’ according to an owner of a northern Victorian veterinary practice. Keith Fletcher, of Rochester Veterinary Practice, provided some tips on the best way to handle...

Dairy News
News

Boost for artisans

Four Goulburn Valley businesses have received a leg up thanks to a recent grant aimed at spreading local produce further across the state.

Country News

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National & World

National

Police to probe Ivan Milat over homicides

NSW Police are preparing to interview Ivan Milat, a serial killer serving seven consecutive life sentences for murdering backpackers.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Telstra warned over tower installations

Regulators have warned Telstra over the cell towers after failing to consult a resident before installing a base station on a Canberra rooftop.

AAP Newswire
World

Trump says Iran nuclear deal possible

US President Donald Trump has credited economic sanctions for curbing Iranian aggression in the region and says a deal on its nuclear program is possible.

AAP Newswire
World

Taiwan, US officials hold rare meeting

Senior national security officials from the US and Taiwan have met in the first such meeting in four decades, according to the Taiwanese foreign ministry.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Destiny’s Kiss to defend McKell Cup

Ten-year-old Destiny’s Kiss will be out to defend his title in the Listed W J McKell Cup at Rosehill.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Carey: rumblings forced Scott’s AFL exit

Brad Scott says he told the North Melbourne board that he was prepared to keep coaching until the end of the season.

AAP Newswire
National

Recycling fixes get $35m in Vic budget

Victoria is spending $35 million to help fix its waste and recycling crises after a string of toxic waste fires and the discovery of several illegal stockpiles.

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
National

Big spending Vic budget a tightrope act

Dubbed “Delivering for all Victorians”, the state budget is doing just that, but more debt and the property downturn makes delivering a bit of a tightrope act

AAP Newswire