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 13 Dec 2018 13 Dec 2018
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 13 Dec 2018 13 Dec 2018
Working Dogs Easy to love Instagram star What’s the best and worst thing she has ever done? Country News 13 Dec 2018 13 Dec 2018
Working Dogs Easy to love Instagram star What’s the best and worst thing she has ever done? Country News 13 Dec 2018 13 Dec 2018
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 12 Dec 2018 12 Dec 2018
News Mountain pygmy possum numbers recovering A tiny possum is on the way back from extinction in north-eastern Victoria. Country News 12 Dec 2018 12 Dec 2018
Country News Damara ewes stolen Police are seeking assistance in relation to the theft of 70 pure-bred Damara ewes from a property on Orr Rd, Murchison. Country News 12 Dec 2018 12 Dec 2018
News Rural crime survey released Almost 90 per cent of property stolen from farms is never recovered, with a new statewide rural crime survey revealing widespread under-reporting and a lack of confidence in police. Country News 12 Dec 2018 12 Dec 2018
News 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 11 Dec 2018
Country News Muckatah plaque restored A plaque commemorating the opening of the first stage of the Muckatah Surface Water Management Scheme at Kinnairds Wetland near Numurkah has been replaced after it was lost during the 2014 fires. Country News 11 Dec 2018 11 Dec 2018
News Poor water policy to blame for drought: farmers Drought can bring a man and his business to their knees. Sophie Baldwin 11 Dec 2018 11 Dec 2018
News Goulburn Valley’s big steer First there was Knickers, now meet Big Tom, the Goulburn Valley’s own gigantic steer. Country News 11 Dec 2018 11 Dec 2018
News Cotton grower pleads guilty to illegal water pumping A NSW cotton grower has pleaded guilty to illegally pumping water out of the Murray-Darling Basin, a year after concerns about water theft in the state were raised. Country News 10 Dec 2018 10 Dec 2018
News Expanded labour plan welcomed The VFF has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement to progressively roll out the Pacific Labour Scheme across all Pacific island countries. Country News 07 Dec 2018 07 Dec 2018
News Plan a plus for rural connectivity The Regional, Rural and Remote Communications Coalition has welcomed the launch of the new Sky Muster Plus internet plan. Country News 07 Dec 2018 07 Dec 2018
News Needle plan not new, court hears A Queensland woman accused of sparking a national food safety panic by inserting needles into strawberries allegedly mentioned the idea of doing so two years earlier. Country News 06 Dec 2018 06 Dec 2018
Working Dogs Kelpies prove to be the top dogs How did they get their names? Country News 06 Dec 2018 06 Dec 2018
News Grassfed potential explored A global investigation into the production and marketing of grassfed and organic Wagyu to generate new opportunities for Australia’s beef industry is the focus of a new Nuffield research report released recently. Country News 06 Dec 2018 06 Dec 2018
Valley Gallery Late election promise for silo art funding Victorian towns looking to revitalise their silos will receive a boost, with a cash injection of $1million set to become available. Country News 06 Dec 2018 06 Dec 2018
Riverine Herald Murder on the Murray - mother not guilty says judge A VERDICT of not guilty to both attempted murder and murder was handed down to the Deniliquin woman who murdered her son in the Murray River last year. Vivienne Duck 29 Nov 2018 29 Nov 2018
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 13 Dec 2018 13 Dec 2018
News Two-car collision in Kyabram Emergency services were called to a two-car collision at the intersection of Webb Rd and McEwen Rd in Kyabram at approximately 9:15pm. The incident involved a family of five in a station wagon and three young females in a sedan. Police have... Ashlea Witoslawski 19 Nov 2018 19 Nov 2018
News Taxi owners consider law suit as Uber comes to town Two Shepparton taxi operators are considering joining what could become the largest civil litigation case in Australian history launched against multi-national transport business Uber. Myles Peterson 04 Dec 2018 04 Dec 2018
