EDITOR'S PICKS

National

Budget deficit expected to be halved

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s first budget update is expected to show Australia will have its lowest deficit since 2007/08 in the current financial year.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

New Lanes ropes for swim club

The Yarrawonga Mulwala Swimming Club will purchase new lane ropes thanks to a grant of $10,000 from the Moira Shire Council. The grant is part of Moira Shire Council’s 2018/19 Community Strengthening Grants program which is offered in three...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Riverine Herald

Boat explodes on Murray River near Torrumbarry

EMERGENCY services are responding to a boat fire on the Murray River near Torrumbarry. It is believed the boat had not been in the water long before it exploded. No-one was seriously injured but one person is being treated for minor burns, It is not...

Riverine Herald

11 hours ago

Bridge Closure for works

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Bridge Closure for works

Yarrawonga Chronicle

No second Brexit referendum: UK ministers

The pressure over Brexit continues to rise, but British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government insists there will be no second referendum to decide the issue.

AAP Newswire

33 minutes ago

Road closures due to flooding

Due to heavy rainfall and resulting flood waters, roads across the region are closed with motorists and residents urged to take care in this treacherous weather. More than 50 mm has fell in the last 24 hours with more rain forecasted. Motorists...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News

Finance

Aussie markets tipped to open in the red

The Australian Stock Exchange is tipped to fall when trade resumes on Monday thanks to worry over the global economy and dour economic data from China.

AAP Newswire

14 hours ago

No second Brexit referendum: UK ministers

The pressure over Brexit continues to rise, but British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government insists there will be no second referendum to decide the issue.

AAP Newswire

33 minutes ago

Road closures due to flooding

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News

Finance

Aussie markets tipped to open in the red

The Australian Stock Exchange is tipped to fall when trade resumes on Monday thanks to worry over the global economy and dour economic data from China.

AAP Newswire

14 hours ago

Most popular

Road closures due to flooding

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Riverine Herald

Boat explodes on Murray River near Torrumbarry

Riverine Herald

11 hours ago

‘ A shocking indictment of how the justice system treats Aboriginal people’

AN INQUIRY into the death in custody of Moama’s Aunty Tanya Day started Thursday.

Riverine Herald

10 Dec 2018

Fighting for a future

Darcy Hare doesn’t quite fit the typical stereotype of someone passionate about water and policy.

Sophie Baldwin

11 Dec 2018

Road closures due to flooding

Corowa Free Press

Harmony Village aged care wing officially opened

After 20 months of construction, Harmony Village’s new wing has been officially opened.

Tara Whitsed

Pigdons’ historic 100-year reunion

A memorable gathering of staff, traders and long –time associates of Pigdons’ Holden took place at a Yarrawonga property recently. Attended by more than 200 people, the get-together organised by former employees acted as a feel-good reunion of...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

National

Labor trying to play down incoming figures

Economists are expecting Australia’s budget position to be far better than earlier forecasts in Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s first budget update.

AAP Newswire

9 hours ago

Galleries

Festive art activity day

There was plenty of festive cheer at Shepparton East Primary School on Wednesday, with students dressing up for their annual arts activity day.

Liz Mellino

Frogs, fish, birds die in English zoo fire

Larger mammals have survived a fire the UK’s Chester Zoo, but smaller animals including birds and frogs have died, officials have confirmed.

AAP Newswire

55 minutes ago

Dairy

Farmers win fairer contracts

Dairy processors — including Fonterra, Parmalat and Lion Dairy & Drinks — have agreed to amend their milk supply agreements following concerns from Australia’s consumer watchdog they were ‘‘unfair’’.

Country News

Local

Bridge Closure for works

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Road closures due to flooding

Yarrawonga Chronicle

New Lanes ropes for swim club

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Pigdons’ historic 100-year reunion

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Seeking drought support

Federation Council will apply to be included in the Federal Government drought supports program and seek a Natural Disaster Declaration. Mayor Pat Bourke raised the subject at council’s monthly meeting on September 18. His Mayoral Minute motion...

Robert Muir

Snow run for Cam

Local pharmacist and trail running enthusiast Cameron Wood competed in the 35km trail race at the Alpine Challenge at Falls Creek. With unusual weather conditions for November and over 10cms of snow falling in the days leading into the big event, he...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Save our slide

Locals and visitors will have to go a second consecutive summer without Mulwala’s iconic waterslide on the lake foreshore as Expressions of Interest regarding its future are being called for by Federation Council. The call will cover interest in...

Robert Muir

YMCC Under 16s

The YMCC Under 16’s entered the prime time of Friday Night Cricket excited by the challenge of taking on one of the competitions powerful outfits in Rovers-United Bruck. In front of a large crowd of family and friends the Lakers won the toss and...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Popular first festival

The Family Christmas Festival that was held at the Yarrawonga Foreshore on December 1 kicked off the festive season in Yarrawonga and sent the town into Christmas frenzy with many merry activities and guests on offer. The Christmas Decorating...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

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EVENTS

Events

Marysville Farmers’ Market

Located in the main street of Marysville, the farmers’ market has beautiful views of the Yarra Ranges and offers a variety of stalls. Visitors can purchase some of the Yarra Valley’s best wines, olive oils, chutneys, cakes, honey, fruit...

Country News

23 Dec

Events

Nagambie Farmers’ Market

The Nagambie Farmers’ Market is held on the fourth Sunday of each month from 10am to 2pm at the Tahbilk Winery. It features butter, bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, nuts, wine, olives, olive oil, beer, ice-cream, pies, flour, jams and...

Country News

23 Dec

Community groups to give feedback on exciting library options

Since the announcement of Moira Shire Council’s decision to endorse the development of the Yarrawonga Town Hall and Library Precinct in June there has been a flurry of activity with a Yarrawonga Library Project Steering Committee formed as well as...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

YMCC Under 14s Rams & Lakers

LAKERS The Under 14 Lakers travelled to South Wangaratta to battle with RUB Blue full of confidence. After losing the toss and sent out to field the Lakers made early breakthroughs. Harry Barker bowled one of the openers in his second over and Jack...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

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

Harmony Village aged care wing officially opened

After 20 months of construction, Harmony Village’s new wing has been officially opened.

Tara Whitsed

It’ll be fun for all the family

WE HAVE our Addams family.

Ivy Jensen

Roads made safer

Major north-east Victorian roads have been made safer with critical works undertaken recently through a $51.5 million investment into maintenance, resurfacing and rehabilitation on the arterial network.

Benalla Ensign

15 Dec 2018

Riverine Herald

Boat explodes on Murray River near Torrumbarry

Riverine Herald

11 hours ago

Safety plea after Toc. death

A Victorian man was killed on Saturday when the motorcycle he was riding at Tocumwal crashed into a tree.

Southern Riverina News

Helping drive tourists to regional events

Regional events planned in July to December next year can can apply for NSW Government funding.

Cobram Courier

Group has cruisy Christmas

Fifty members of the Seymour-based Major Mitchell Cruisers recently held their Christmas party at Seymour Cricket Club’s rooms.

Seymour Telegraph

15 Dec 2018

Nats stick with leaders

PETER Walsh will remain the leader and Steph Ryan the deputy leader of the Nationals after both were elected to the roles uncontested.

Campaspe News

Loan program to help women rebuild lives

TENS of thousands of women escaping family violence will have access to a $14.9 million program providing zero-interest loans to help them rebuild their lives.

McIvor Times

Sport

Tatura ladder triumph

Tatura

Tatura Guardian

Clean-up continues

The clean-up across the region from Sunday night’s destructive storm is continuing, with many getting a better understanding of what can be salvaged and what cannot.

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

15 Dec 2018

Road closures due to flooding

Corowa Free Press

Sport

Football and netball recruits and player movement news

Euroa continues to reel in recruits as it looks to rise up the Goulburn Valley League table next year.

Tyler Maher

Rural

Takeover bid for GrainCorp

GrainCorp shares surged by more than a third after the drought-hit grain handler received an all-cash $2.38billion takeover bid from little-known asset manager Long-Term Asset Partners (LTAP).

Country News

Water

Call for action on plan

No more water can be retrieved from NSW or Victoria, with the country already ‘‘suffering’’ at the hands of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, according to the Speak Up Campaign.

Country News

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

Dairy

Farmers win fairer contracts

Country News

Livestock

New livestock app

Farmers now have access to day-to-day livestock prices from across the country at the touch of a button, thanks to a new app.

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

Solar plan irks locals

A new solar farm is being proposed for Benalla, but locals whose houses are in close proximity have signed a petition to have it stopped before it even begins.

Rodney Woods

Horticulture

Region optimistic despite SPC being sold

The region continues to be optimistic about the future of SPC, with hopes a new buyer can continue to build the company.

Country News

Dairy

Mumford steps up into UDV’s top job

Paul Mumford is the interim UDV president, replacing the outgoing Adam Jenkins.

Country News

Working Dogs

Easy to love Instagram star

What’s the best and worst thing she has ever done?

Country News

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

Management

Flexibility helps family through dry season

PLANNING, BUSINESS flexibility and diversity has helped one western Victorian dairy farming family navigate a tough season. The Martins at Irrewarra, north of Colac, have never fed in the bail and do not buy-in fodder. This means they haven’t been...

Dairy News

Water

Probe needed to assess river bank damage

The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority has said additional funding and support was being explored to develop a new lower Goulburn River flows study and long-term environmental monitoring program to investigate the effects of unseasonal high flows on river banks, water quality, native fish and vegetation.

Country News

Cropping

Grain growers need evidence from peers

When it comes to changing grain growers’ perceptions and motivating practice change on-farm, American agricultural academic Drew Lyon believes it does not matter where in the world you are, the challenges are strikingly similar.

Country News

Boating ban on hold

A ban on wake enhancing boats and activities including wakeboarding and wakesurfing on a 49km stretch of the Murray River between Bundalong and Corowa has been put on hold. Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Executive Director Maritime Angus Mitchell...

Jared Loughnan

28 Nov 2018

Greens Lake to close for New Year’s Eve

Greens Lake at Corop will once again be closed for New Year’s Eve.

Country News

National & World

National

Budget deficit expected to be halved

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s first budget update is expected to show Australia will have its lowest deficit since 2007/08 in the current financial year.

AAP Newswire

1 hour ago

Finance

Aussie markets tipped to open in the red

The Australian Stock Exchange is tipped to fall when trade resumes on Monday thanks to worry over the global economy and dour economic data from China.

AAP Newswire

14 hours ago