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News

Bridge Closure for works

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions next week on the Mulwala-Yarrawonga Bridge for maintenance work. The work involves repairing a guardrail on the Victorian side of the bridge. The bridge will be reduced to one lane between 2am and...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
National

Teen dies and crops flooded in north Qld

Cyclone Owen has been downgraded but heavy rain has destroyed crops in north Queensland and killed a teen who swam in a flooded creek.

AAP Newswire
sport

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
News

Boat sinks after fire

EMERGENCY services were called to the Murray River near Torrumbarry yesterday afternoon after a boat caught fire and then exploded.

Riverine Herald
News

Bridge Closure for works

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions next week on the Mulwala-Yarrawonga Bridge for maintenance work. The work involves repairing a guardrail on the Victorian side of the bridge. The bridge will be reduced to one lane between 2am and...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

Bridge Closure for works

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions next week on the Mulwala-Yarrawonga Bridge for maintenance work. The work involves repairing a guardrail on the Victorian side of the bridge. The bridge will be reduced to one lane between 2am and...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
World

Pakistani men say China has their wives

Scores of Pakistani businessmen say China has taken their wives, members of the Uighur ethnic group, and sent them to indoctrination camps.

AAP Newswire
News

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
News

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

NAB CEO to take break around RC report

NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn will take about two months leave around the scheduled release of the findings of the financial services royal commission.

AAP Newswire
World

Pakistani men say China has their wives

Scores of Pakistani businessmen say China has taken their wives, members of the Uighur ethnic group, and sent them to indoctrination camps.

AAP Newswire
News

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
News

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

NAB CEO to take break around RC report

NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn will take about two months leave around the scheduled release of the findings of the financial services royal commission.

AAP Newswire

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News

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
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
Sport

Forced out: Southern 80 kings withdraw

THERE will be no three-peat at the 2019 Southern 80 — Merc Force has pulled out of contention.

Fraser Walker-Pearce
News

Fighting for a future

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

Sophie Baldwin
News

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...

Corowa Free Press
News

Council and RSPCA working to stamp out ‘puppy farms.‘

a A Tatura man faced Shepparton Magistrates’ Court last week on animal cruelty charges following a joint operation by Greater Shepparton City Council and the RSPCA.

Shepparton News
News

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 promises more refugees, $500m for UN

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has promised to expand a community-sponsored refugee program from 1000 to 5000 places if Labor wins government.

AAP Newswire
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
World

Trump slams SNL episode, threatens action

Donald Trump has reacted angrily to the year’s final SNL episode, a spoof of It’s A Wonderful Life, showing life if the US president had not been elected.

AAP Newswire
News

Organic market beckons for Tasmanian dairy farmers

TASMANIAN DAIRY farmers will be able to access a growing global organic market following a deal with processor Australian Consolidated Milk. The signing of organic dairy farmers to expand ACM’s organic milk supply is the first step by the company...

Dairy News

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Local

News

Bridge Closure for works

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions next week on the Mulwala-Yarrawonga Bridge for maintenance work. The work involves repairing a guardrail on the Victorian side of the bridge. The bridge will be reduced to one lane between 2am and...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
News

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
sport

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
News

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
News

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
sport

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
News

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
sport

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
News

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...

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Country News
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...

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Country News
News

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
sport

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

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

Council and RSPCA working to stamp out ‘puppy farms.‘

a A Tatura man faced Shepparton Magistrates’ Court last week on animal cruelty charges following a joint operation by Greater Shepparton City Council and the RSPCA.

Shepparton News
News

It’ll be fun for all the family

WE HAVE our Addams family.

Ivy Jensen
News

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
News

Boat sinks after fire

EMERGENCY services were called to the Murray River near Torrumbarry yesterday afternoon after a boat caught fire and then exploded.

Riverine Herald
News

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
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
News

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
News

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
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
News

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
News

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...

Corowa Free Press
Sport

Kyabram strong enough against Euroa

Euroa is catching up to Kyabram with every game played in Goulburn Valley Bowls Division’s second tier.

Lauren Bordin

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Rural

News

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

Authority plans for low rainfall

Updated operational planning for the Murray River has sharpened focus on the potential for dry conditions to continue through to winter next year according to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.

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
News

Organic market beckons for Tasmanian dairy farmers

TASMANIAN DAIRY farmers will be able to access a growing global organic market following a deal with processor Australian Consolidated Milk. The signing of organic dairy farmers to expand ACM’s organic milk supply is the first step by the company...

Dairy 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
News

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

Plan to define future of industry

The dairy industry will come together to define the future of Australian dairy through the development of a collective Australian Dairy Plan.

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

Call to split MDBA into two

A parliamentary inquiry into the Murray-Darling Basin Plan has recommended the Murray-Darling Basin Authority be separated into two entities, endorsing an earlier recommendation from the Productivity Commission.

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
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
News

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

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National & World

National

Teen dies and crops flooded in north Qld

Cyclone Owen has been downgraded but heavy rain has destroyed crops in north Queensland and killed a teen who swam in a flooded creek.

AAP Newswire
Finance

NAB CEO to take break around RC report

NAB chief executive Andrew Thorburn will take about two months leave around the scheduled release of the findings of the financial services royal commission.

AAP Newswire
World

Pakistani men say China has their wives

Scores of Pakistani businessmen say China has taken their wives, members of the Uighur ethnic group, and sent them to indoctrination camps.

AAP Newswire
World

Trump slams SNL episode, threatens action

Donald Trump has reacted angrily to the year’s final SNL episode, a spoof of It’s A Wonderful Life, showing life if the US president had not been elected.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Alizee wins barrier trial at Randwick

Alizee has won a 1050m-trial at Randwick as she heads towards a return to racing after an automatic ban for a bleeding attack.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Three Swans to captain Sydney in 2019

Midfielder Luke Parker and defender Dane Rampe will join Josh Kennedy as co-captains of Sydney for the 2019 AFL season.

AAP Newswire
National

Labor promises more refugees, $500m for UN

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has promised to expand a community-sponsored refugee program from 1000 to 5000 places if Labor wins government.

AAP Newswire
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
National

Jerusalem decision ‘careful’: Frydenberg

As the international community responds to Australia’s decision to recognise West Jerusalem, a senior government minister defends the move.

AAP Newswire