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Yarrawonga’s second COVID-19 case

Yarrawonga Health (YH) can confirm, a second positive test result for Coronavirus (COVID 19) following a confirmed case to Yarrawonga Health earlier this week. Again, this person had recently returned from overseas and was following mandatory...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
sport

Are Lakers premiers? We’ll know tonight

Yarrawonga Mulwala Cricket Club will know if it is 2019/20 premiers of Wangaratta District Cricket Association following an association meeting tonight. “The club has spoken with WDCA President Michael Hurley and was told the committee would make...

Robert Muir
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Yarrawonga’s second COVID-19 case

Yarrawonga Health (YH) can confirm, a second positive test result for Coronavirus (COVID 19) following a confirmed case to Yarrawonga Health earlier this week. Again, this person had recently returned from overseas and was following mandatory...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
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NEDGA Pennant round 2

Divi 1 scratch at Howlong Yarrawonga Mulwala 3 def Corowa 2. Thurgoona 5 def Albury 0. Ladder Thurgoona 2 / 8. Corowa 1 / 5. Yarrawonga Mulwala 1 / 5. *Howlong 0 / 2. *Comm Albury 0 / 0. *denotes bye. Divi 2 scratch - Group A at Yarrawonga Mulwal...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
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NEDGA Pennant round 2

Divi 1 scratch at Howlong Yarrawonga Mulwala 3 def Corowa 2. Thurgoona 5 def Albury 0. Ladder Thurgoona 2 / 8. Corowa 1 / 5. Yarrawonga Mulwala 1 / 5. *Howlong 0 / 2. *Comm Albury 0 / 0. *denotes bye. Divi 2 scratch - Group A at Yarrawonga Mulwal...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
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PMAV trip to Corryong

The president of the north east branch of the PMAV Brian Lyons, took 14 members to Corryong and joined BlazeAid to assist in the cleaning up and fencing on properties which were burnt out during the recent bushfires. There were up to 10 teams of...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
sport

YMGCR Golf notes

YMGCR 18 Hole Ladies Wednesday, March 18 - Stableford with 51 players – Lakes Course. A Grade Winner: Linda Smeaton (24) 42pts, Runner Up: Carmel Pukallus (16) 37pts. B Grade Winner: Janelle Zampin (40) 41pts, Runner Up: Judy Milner (32) 34pts...

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Third case of coronavirus incorrectly confirmed in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has reported a third confirmed case of COVID-19.

Madi Chwasta
Benalla Ensign

Coronavirus arrives in Benalla with two cases confirmed today

Covid-19 has arrived in Benalla Rural City with two cases confirmed by the Department of Health and Human Services in the last 24 hours. There is no confirmation on where in the district they occurred at this stage. The total number of Covid-19...

Simon Ruppert
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GV Health patient tests positive for COVID-19

Goulburn Valley Health has confirmed an inpatient at the hospital has contracted COVID-19.

Morgan Dyer
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Three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has its six confirmed case of COVID-19, the state government has confirmed in a statement today.

Madi Chwasta
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Yarrawonga’s first COVID-19 case confirmed

Yarrawonga Health (YH) have confirmed a person who presented to the hospital via the Urgent Care Centre last week has tested positive to coronavirus (COVID-19). A spokesperson from Yarrawonga Health said; “The person recently returned from...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
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Drought funding endorsed

Except for Cr Fred Longmire, Federation Council’s councillors endorsed 14 projects to share in a further $1 million Federal Government funding regarding the drought community program. The Round 2’s 14 projects and the amounts of funding, with...

Robert Muir
News

Funding boost for self-help group

YarraMul Carers Support Group will be able to provide extra support for people with disability, their families and carers after receiving $8695 thanks to a funding boost from the government. Member for Northern Victoria, Mark Gepp MP announced the...

Yarrawonga Chronicle
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Trivia for a worthwhile cause

The Katamatite Lions Club hosted a Trivia night fundraiser in the Grandview function room of the Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club on Wednesday March 4 to support Kyllie Paterson and her battle with Gestational Cancer. Kyllie is 25 years old and recently...

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Three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has its six confirmed case of COVID-19, the state government has confirmed in a statement today.

Madi Chwasta
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Kyabram GP urges residents to stay hygiene-vigilant to ease Coronavirus spread

KYABRAM Regional Clinic general practitioner Sameer Badgoti has outlined the current information surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, and provided tips for residents to keep the spread of the virus to a minimum: AS we all know, we are dealing with...

Kyabram Free Press
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New data shows Benalla might only have one COVID-19 case

The latest data released by the Department of Health and Human Services shows Benalla Rural City having only one confirmed COVID-19 case, in contradiction to yesterday’s figures which showed two. The Ensign has contacted the Department for...

Simon Ruppert
News

Public Anzac Day services cancelled

NEW South Wales and Victoria will not hold public Anzac Day services in 2020. NSW have cancelled all services, while Victorian RSL sub-branches will be asked to conduct a single ceremony in response to the coronavirus outbreak. In a statement to the...

Andrew Johnston
Southern Riverina News

Cases confirmed in Southern Riverina

There is one confirmed case of Coronavirus in the Berrigan Shire area, Murrumbidgee Local Health District has confirmed this morning. It is on top of two confirmed cases in the neighbouring Murrumbidgee Council area at the weekend. MLHD is yet to...

Daniel Hughes
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Fijian local in Cobram lends a hand

Fiji is probably the last place you would expect to find clothes from Cobram. But the Fijian market for Cobram threads is growing, thanks to a Fijian woman here who wants to make a difference. Molly, as she prefers to be known, volunteers at...

Spencer Fowler Steen
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Support services showcased at GOTAFE

GOTAFE held its O-Day at the Seymour campus on March 5. Local support agencies and businesses were invited to attend to give the students an overview of the services provided. Students had the opportunity to meet, have a free lunch, play some indoor...

David Rak
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Global bear hunt arrives in Lockington

WE’RE going on a bear hunt. Teddy bears have been popping up in windows in various cities, and now Lockington, as a part of a socially distanced bear hunt.

Anna McGuinness
News

COVID-19 council news: shoppers urged to buy local

The City of Greater Bendigo is urging residents to shop local and support local businesses to protect jobs over the coming months. Director of strategy and growth Bernie O’Sullivan said the COVID-19 pandemic was already having a serious impact...

McIvor Times
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Tat Chat: CWA Annual Luncheon the last catch-up for many months

Goulburn Valley West Group of the Country Women’s Association CWA Goulburn Valley West Group president Jenny Goonan welcomed 19 ladies to the Annual Luncheon last Sunday. This was held in the dining room of the Hill Top Country and Golf Club...

Ed McLeish
News

Salvos support still available

The Deniliquin Salvation Army Family Store and church are closed as harsher restrictions to slow the spread of Coronavirus come into effect. But Salvation Army Lieutenant Tarsha Laundon assured support services would continue. Lt Laundon said caring...

Olivia Duffey
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Georgie’s sheep sale a great success

The Stars of the Border Dance for Cancer may have been postponed, however local participant Georgie Bruce’s efforts have not gone unrecognised. Corowa Rutherglen’s senior netball coach raised approximately $6000 for NSW Cancer Council from the...

Adrienne Hartnett
Sport

Saints working on new game plan

JOINED LEAGUE: 1896 TO 1946, 1998 TO PRESENT NICKNAME: SAINTS GROUND: BENALLA SHOWGROUNDS COACH: JAKE PALLPRATT PRESIDENT: LLOYD JOHNSON PREMIERSHIPS: 1940, 2015 MORRISON MEDALLISTS: T. PASQUALI (1999), R. PRIEST (2008 JOINT), L. MORGAN (2013), W...

Meg Saultry

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Water

NSW lags behind delivery of water resource plans

The considerable effort in recent months by basin state governments to complete and put in place their water resource plans is reflected in the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s latest quarterly progress report. The authority’s acting executive...

Rodney Woods
Water

A return to Canberra for farmers?

If new Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt takes a ‘slowly slowly’ approach to his portfolio, farmers will again be rallying in Canberra, says one water advocacy group.

James Bennett
Animal Health

On-farm milk culturing a growing

MOST MASTITIS is caused by a bacterial infection. However, visual inspection of the milk is not a reliable method for determining which pathogen you might be dealing with. Traditionally, milk samples from infected quarters or a composite sample from...

Dairy News
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Market growth for milk sector

Australia’s dairy sector can expect continued growth in demand while overall production will remain flat to 2030 compared to 2018 levels, according to research released by ANZ today. The Milk Run report found that despite recent challenges faced...

Dairy News
Livestock

Lamb jumpers bring a NSW farmer an OAM

It started as a way to keep orphaned lambs warm and has turned into a “phenomenon” that’s brought joy to farmers doing it tough across NSW.

Rodney Woods
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
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NSW Farmers backs proposed changes to National Wool Declaration

NSW Farmers Association has backed proposed changes to the National Wool Declaration, which includes the creation of an additional mob mulesing status. The new status would cover wool from sheep that were not mulesed, but have been treated with an...

Rodney Woods
Horticulture

Rain, rain go away, come again another day

The recent rain across Victoria’s north-east has done more bad than good, according to Agriculture Victoria’s seasonal risk agronomist Dale Grey. Mr Grey said despite 50 mm falling across the region so far this year, it had not improved soil...

Rodney Woods
Dairy

Tatura dairy celebrates healthy success

Tatura dairy farmer Markus Lang has a healthy herd of 2000 cows and attributes his success to VikingGenetics. “It’s uncommon for herds this size not to have more sick cows and the fact that we don’t have a sick herd for the number...

Jamieson Salter
Water

Cobram man urges government to take off blinkers and fix basin plan

By Peter Gilmour, Cobram It’s interesting that Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie is now prepared to acknowledge the environmental crisis being faced along the Murray River, as reported in Country News (March 17). Various organisations and...

Rodney Woods
Machinery & Products

Machinery sales take hit in summer

VICTORIAN TRACTOR sales have been the only bright spark in a disappointing January for machinery sales. However, a national survey of dealers has found optimism that current turnover is picking up and will improve in the next six months. The impact...

Dairy News
Management

Preparation key to optimal pastures

WITH HOME-GROWN feed more important than ever Notman Pasture Seeds has prepared a range of pasture planning recommendations to optimise the establishment of rye-grass pastures this season. Notman Pasture Seeds and Walcha Dairy owner Peter Notman...

Dairy News
Water

Farmers call to boycott water rates

For more than half a century, Cohuna’s Russell Crichton has been a proud food producer. But for the first time in all those years, he has joined the ever-lengthening list of farmers unable to pay their Goulburn-Murray Water bill.

Sophie Baldwin
Cropping

Northern Victorian farmers struggle to produce grain yields in tough season

It was a mixed year for GrainCorp harvest takings across Victoria, with the impact of drought taking its toll on northern Victoria and some Mallee farmers. In northern Victoria, Numurkah took in 10 351 tonnes of mostly canola, Dookie...

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
News

Fire Danger Period comes to an end

The Fire Danger Period will end across the region on Monday. The Country Fire Authority said the Fire Danger Period would finish at 1 am on Monday, March 30 for the City of Greater Shepparton and Moira and Strathbogie shires. District 22...

Liz Mellino

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National

Virus controls stymie Qld lawyers, inmates

With face-to-face meetings banned in Queensland prisons because of the coronavirus, lawyers say the situation is causing problems and delays.

AAP Newswire
Finance

Soul Pattinson half-year profit down

Investment house W. H. Soul Pattinson says its regular profit after tax dropped 33 per cent to $124.7 million, but it has managed to increase its dividend.

AAP Newswire
World

Hong Kong jails 3 for breaching quarantine

Three men face prison in Hong Kong for not obeying compulsory quarantine measures.

AAP Newswire
World

Van Gogh painting stolen from Dutch museum

A Dutch museum says a painting by Vincent van Gogh has been stolen in an overnight raid.

AAP Newswire
Horse Racing

Lees filly could be a Thorn in the side

Rising to a middle distance could prove an advantage for untapped talent Game Of Thorns when she takes on two benchmark fillies at Rosehill.

AAP Newswire
AFL

Carlton axe partnership with VFL club

Carlton have ended their alignment with the Northern Blues, effectively meaning the VFL club originally known as Preston will fold after 138 years.

AAP Newswire
National

Calls for refugee support in virus crisis

Advocacy groups are calling on federal and state governments to provide more support for refugees and new arrivals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

People with disability need virus support

The disability royal commission says it is deeply concerned about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Australians with disability.

AAP Newswire