Yarrawonga Chronicle

Local swimmers brave elements

Local swimmers, Greg Bye, Sarah Kaye and Lyndon Hart (pictured) will only have to brave the early morning elements for just another week as restrictions associated with the COVD-19 pandemic start to ease. With heated pools closed until June 1, these...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Ian recognised with prestigious award

Allegro Theatre Company stalwart Ian Reid has been recognised for his tireless volunteer work at the APT (Amateur Performance Theatre) 2020 awards recently. Local Allegro Theatre Company had two nominations in the count, one for Best Play Production...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Glenn beat his age

It was vintage Glenn McCully, winning a golf competition with a superb round of golf last Wednesday. Playing on the championship Black Bull Golf Course, he fired a 69 off the stick for 41 stableford points to win the monthly medal. Proud son Philip...

Robert Muir

Glenn beat his age

Robert Muir

Consistency is the key

Nationals Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy has called for consistency for our cross-border communities after NSW was made aware of various business reopenings more than a week before Victoria. Mr McCurdy last week said the lack of a timeline...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

$100m in grants to help support clubs

As training starts back for many local sporting clubs this week further good news arrived with the announcement of more than $100 million in Victorian Government grants dedicated to supporting grassroots players and volunteers. From this week...

Father and son team Brian Warton and Tarkyn Sloley spent last Thursday driving around Benalla delivering food to people experiencing financial hardship. The Mansfield locals share a unique bond with Benalla, with Brian having played several seasons...

Simon Ruppert

All-Abilities park progressing

The All-Abilities Adventure Playground committee met on site with the successful tenderer for the project Enviro Culture Services last Wednesday for an update of the project. Committee members liked what they heard from Enviro Culture Services...

Robert Muir

Burkes reopening creates excitement

In exciting news for staff, patrons and the wider community Burkes Hotel Motel will be reopening from next Monday, June 1, providing the community with their missed pub meals and beverages. Owners Andrew and Melissa Curran are excited to be opening...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Recognising our valuable volunteers

Member for Albury Justin Clancy has announced that nominations have opened for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, giving the community an opportunity to nominate selfless locals that have stood tall during drought, bushfires and the COVID-19...

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Education

School term an ‘experiment’, says local principal as children return to school after COVID-19 shutdowns

Schools are starting back, kids are learning to tie their shoelaces again, and teachers are reflecting on what they have learnt in the past two months.

Daneka Hill

Deadline to register pools and spas pushed to November 1

THE Victorian Government has extended the deadline for enforced registrations for private pools and spas – but owners are still required to pay the one-off $79 fee. The initial deadline of June 1 has been pushed to Sunday, November 1. The...

Kyabram Free Press

Father and son give back to Benalla community

Simon Ruppert

ACCC investigates Echuca Luxury Houseboats complaints

THE consumer watchdog is investigating complaints against Echuca Luxury Houseboats relating to COVID-19 cancellations. It comes after dozens of people claimed they were left thousands of dollars out-of-pocket after they had to cancel their holidays...

Ivy Jensen

Government freezes pending pay rise for nurses

Nurses on the front lines of the Coronavirus pandemic are facing the prospect of what they claim is a ‘‘cruel’’ wage freeze being legislated by the state government. New South Wales Nurses and Midwives’ Association...

Daniel Hughes

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Body found believed to be missing Shepparton man Simranjeet Bhullar

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner after a body was located on a rural property in Katamatite.

Liz Mellino

Shires attract state government funding to connect workers to jobs

Employment opportunities across Mitchell and Strathbogie shires have been bolstered thanks to the Victorian Government’s Working for Victoria initiative which will see a range of recovery roles supported for six months. Mitchell Shire Council...

David Rak

21 hours ago

Achievement program successful in local schools

THE Victorian Government’s Achievement Program for schools has helped over 20,000 little locals in Lodden Campaspe build lifelong healthy habits in an effort to curb health problems. New data from the Healthy Heart of Victoria 2019 Active Living...

Campaspe News

Dump point change causes a stink

After numerous locals expressed concern about a mesh cover being placed over the dump point in Barrack Street, the McIvor Times launched an investigation.

McIvor Times

14 Apr 2020

Tatura photographer captures amazing photos of insects

These impressive close-ups of creepy crawlies aren’t computer generated, nor were they taken by a professional. These spine-tingling photos of jumping spiders and bees were taken by hobby photographer Matthew McDonald in his Tatura garden over the...

Madi Chwasta

09 May 2020

Estates and Town Hall works move a step closer

Tenders for the redevelopment of the Estates building and Deniliquin Town Hall closed this month with six contractors interested. Edward River Council Mayor Norm Brennan said a recommendation on which of the contractors is preferred was taken to its...

Olivia Duffey

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Water allocation increase sought

Federation Council will formally request a general water security allocation increase be made available in the 2020/2021 water year to general water entitlement water licence holders in the Murray Surface Water district. A request by Cr Bronwyn...

Robert Muir

Sport

Maher’s Musings - Most recogniseable product from each town in the region

We’re putting a pin in ranking the best grand finals of the decade for the moment — but never fear, we will come back to it. More pressing investigations are upon us in the meantime, thanks to a suggestion from Mark McDonell on Twitter recently...

Tyler Maher

21 May 2020

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Rural

Honda to stop selling quad bikes in Australia

Honda will no longer sell quad bikes in Australia after October 10, 2021, due to a new standard passed by the Federal Government last year. Honda dealerships will be depleting their stock in the lead-up to the 2021 date, with some models to be...

Rodney Woods

Water

Shepparton forum to discuss climate change impacts on water resources

A Shepparton forum, run by Farmers for Climate Action, will be held next week, with the impact of climate change on water issues high on the agenda. Principal Scientist in Climate Applications at the South Australian Research and Development...

Rodney Woods

Animal Health

Apiam disinfectant in frontline against coronavirus

Leading veterinary service provider Apiam Animal Health has secured distribution rights to a revolutionary surface sanitiser and protection nanotechnology for use against COVID-19. Approved by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration the Z-71...

Dairy News

Dairy

Vala Holsteins hosts successful autumn sale

The two highest priced lots sold for $8000 to western Victoria’s Emu Banks Holsteins

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Livestock

Applications sought for three MLA board director positions

Meat & Livestock Australia has called for applications to fill three non-executive director positions on its board. Applications for the current round close on Friday, June 12. MLA’s board currently comprises nine directors, including...

Country News

Markets

Global dairy prices ease

DAIRY MARKETS have entered 2020 with strong supply and demand fundamentals which are supporting global commodity prices. It has been widely reported the current market is operating in a well-balanced state, with demand marginally ahead of supply...

Dairy News

23 Mar 2020

Agriculture Victoria urges farmers to have say on combating pests and weeds

Agriculture Victoria is seeking support from private landholders, including farmers, to help combat pests and weeds which cost Victoria more than $1 billion a year in management and control programs. A statewide survey is open so Agriculture...

Rodney Woods

Horticulture

Australian Organic chief executive officer Niki Ford to work with NFF and ACCC

Australian Organic chief executive officer Niki Ford has been appointed to the ACCC’s Agriculture Consultative Committee and will also join the National Farmers’ Federation Diversity in Agriculture Leadership Program 2020. As part of the...

Country News

21 May 2020

Dairy

Victorian businessman wants a 40-cent levy to help dairy farmers

Victorian businessman John Dahlsen is calling for a supermarket levy supervised by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission so dairy farmers get a greater slice of the returns on milk sold in supermarkets. Mr Dahlsen, who is a former...

Rodney Woods

Now is time to refocus succession planning, Rabobank says

Winter cropping is in full swing across much of Australia, graziers are gradually re-stocking and there’s renewed optimism enabling many farming families to refocus their succession intentions. With 2020 hopefully marking the end of, what was...

Rodney Woods

Machinery & Products

Farming smarter makes life easier for the Vines family

Only 11 years ago this farming family started off with one cow, called ‘Hope’. With no family farm to begin their rural journey, the couple made the move to South West Victoria because they were uncomfortable with water security in Northern...

Dairy News

Management

After six decades in the industry, this dairy farmer is going out on top

THE SIX decades Bernie McManus has spent in the dairy industry might be coming to an end but the 73-year-old is certainly going out on top. His Bercar Jersey herd is currently ranked number two in DataGene’s recently released Australian Breeding...

Dairy News

20 May 2020

Water

South West Loddon Pipeline completed

Thousands of people across central north-west Victoria now have reliable stock and domestic water supply, with the completion of the South West Loddon Pipeline project.

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Cropping

Finley and Kerang research centres to help farmers with water efficiency

New research aimed at boosting grain productivity under irrigation will help farmers in northern Victoria and southern NSW get the most out of their water and optimise profitability. Two research centres established in Kerang and Finley are part of...

Rodney Woods

From the Experts

ABV release prompts sire review

The August release of Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) and the upcoming joining season will have dairy farmers around the country thinking about the next best sires to use over their herds. While breeding enthusiasts will delve into great detail...

Dairy News

13 Sep 2019

Tooborac’s McIvor Farms pork awarded

Tooborac’s McIvor Farm Foods has proven its product is truly delicious, after winning an award as a top producer in the state. Owners Belinda and Jason Hagan took home a delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Award in the Paddock category for their...

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