Shepparton News
Drug test bid hailed
A former Shepparton drug user has praised the Federal Government`s trialled welfare drug test plan, which he believed would set users on the path to recovery.. The Federal Government earlier this year announced it would drug test 5000
Superb Brain
Jed Brain has won the Picola District Football League Pearce Medal after polling twenty six votes.. The Blighty midfielder-forward began the season in scintillating style, claiming votes in eight of his side`s very first nine games, before eventually
Footy Showcase Gig twenty three – see it now!
Scene twenty three of the Footy Demonstrate is here!. Finals are here for all leagues and Foxy, JR and Olly will preview a massive three games in the Goulburn Valley League, including the very first ever night final at Mooroopna inbetween Kyabram and Shepparton.. Adem
Choir hits right note for peace
Choir thirty six Degrees South will soon take to the stage for the world premiere of PEACE – A Cantata for John Monash at Arts Centre Melbourne`s Hamer Hall.. The Shepparton-based choir has been practising since the begin of the year and members
Scooter up to Scott’s bar
The old scooters and handsaws on the wall might be rusting away but there is slew of life in Toolamba resident Scott Briant`s shed, known to his family as ‘‘our ranch“.. In the past two years Mr Briant has applied
Youth banned from basketball
A youth, 17, has been banned from attending basketball activities and venues in Australia for the next twenty years.. The youth has been banned for assaulting a referee and a player during a basketball grand final in Shepparton last month.. On August
East earns another crack at Rennie
A date with Rennie in a preliminary final awaits Shepparton East.. The Eagles prevailed in a do-or-die clash with Waaia yesterday to keep their Picola District Football League south-east premiership defence alive.. An injury-ravaged Eagles side
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Witness the PDFL NW vote count live from Moama!
For the very first time ever Shepparton News is live streaming all your local footy act.. Tune in to this page to witness all the activity from the PDFL grand finals and PDFL, MFL, GVFL and KDFL league vote counts.. Check out the live rivulets on: . – PDFL
Blighty shot after siren lacks Brain power to level scores
Growing up it is every child`s desire to kick a objective after the siren and on Saturday Jed BraIn had the chance to tie the scores in a preliminary final.. Blighty was a purpose behind when Brain marked the ball 47m out on a slight angle with
GV bubs: Hudson Joshua Ellis
Hudson Joshua Ellis was welcomed into the world on Friday August 1, two thousand seventeen at 8.16am. . Hudson was born at Benalla Health weighing 6lb 11oz.. Proud parents Ellesha and Joshua are over the moon with their fresh little bundle of joy
PYALONG FATAL COLLISION
Police and emergency services responded to a fatal collision in Pyalong late this afternoon.. It is believed a vehicle was travelling along the Northern Hwy about Four.45pm when it veered onto the other side of the road and collided head-on with
Rebate for scraps
A rebate of up to fifty per cent on compost bins and worm farms is now available to residents to help them cut down on the amount of waste going into their household bin. Mitchell Shire Council is suggesting the rebate for September.. Residents who
Hail storm
DID you capture any photos from today’s hail storm that swept through Heathcote? . Check out these pictures and send through any you took today
Tongala incident
Echuca detectives are on their way to Tongala after police were alerted to an incident.. Police will not confirm it was a stabbing.. More to come
Gallery – Rochester Deb Ball
Rochester Debutante Ball was held on Friday night with twenty one couples stepping out at the Rochester Secondary College CVCC. Campaspe News photographer Luke Hemer captured a photo of all the couples. To purchase any photos head to www. localphoto. com. au
Man to face court following drink driving incident
A Melbourne man, 42, will receive a summons to face court after returning a blood-alcohol reading of 0.12 near Cobram.. Yesterday morning, police set up a breath and drug testing station on the Goulburn Valley Hwy, Koonoomoo.. «His licence was
Park bench theft in Wallan
Wallan police are investigating the theft of a table and bench seats from a park in Danaher Avenue, Wallan.. The furniture was unbolted from a concrete slab sometime in early to mid August. . Anyone with information is urged to contact Senior
Station’s $Five.4m sale
Iconic Booroorban property ‘Nyangay Station` will see a switch of forearms for the very first time in more than fifty years, after it was recently purchased for $Five.Four million at auction.. The eight thousand six hundred twenty four hectare property has been possessed by the Chapman
Deni air freight hub figures don’t add up
Tormentor,. I was shocked to read the article ‘Case to land investors` (PT August 29).. Days before fresh councillors are elected I can`t believe that Edward Sea Council is spending money on technical and engineering reports for a thicker
Thanks for local love .
Tormentor,. Finucane & Smith want to thank the community of Deniliquin for being such wonderful hosts when our display ‘The Exotic Lives of Lola Montez` came to town.. Jackie Smith is a ‘Deni dame gone global`.. Her work has won
Celebrating book .
St Michael`s School celebrated Book Week with an hour long assembly showcasing the students` unique and crazy costumes.. The annual event witnessed students parade around a crowd packed with parents, friends and the judging panel.. Principal
Man to face drug .
A twenty seven year-old Deniliquin man has been charged with driving under the influence of illicit drugs.. On Friday afternoon, police observed a vehicle parked in Junction St, Deniliquin, and subjected the driver to a roadside test.. According to police, he
Kyabram company saves dairy brand
Kyabram dairy company Kyvalley Dairy Group is set to take over Kiewa Country brand after purchasing it from milk processor Murray Goulburn.. Announced last week, this will see the Kiewa Country brand resurrected after it was stopped as part of
Hail falls across northern Victoria
Sheep graziers have been warned that cold temperatures, rainfall and strong westerly winds are expected during Monday and Tuesday.. Areas likely to be affected include the Wimmera, North Central, North East, South West, Central and West and South
Pony paramours rejoice for events in Tatura
A big eight days of cutting is coming to Tatura Park when the Southern Seven Cutting Pony Association`s annual display and the National Cutting Pony Victorian Futurity events will be held back-to-back.. Embarking with the Southern Seven Cutting
It could just as lightly been Leave-Them-There..
Can you believe it? A Golden Leave-it-There has been named Dog of the Year because he supposedly saved a Canberra family from being burned down in their house.. The Canberra Times waxed lyrical about what a hero this worthless hound was, when it is
Very first warm days of spring last weekend
The very first spell of warmer than average days for this Spring arrived in our regions last weekend. Many places recorded maximum temperatures of over twenty five degrees except NE Victoria and southern parts of the Riverina because of persistant high and middle
Gateway to fresh career
To help boost the number of people working in the food and fibre sectors, Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE offers a Gateway Program designed to help students build up practical and technical abilities and open doors into the industry.. Developed in
Farmers raise crime concern
NSW Farmers Association is pleased a number of key legislative and operational switches recommended in its subordination to the Bradshaw Review to combat rural crime have been adopted by the NSW Government.. NSW Farmers` president Derek Schoen
Trek makes a splash
The two thousand seventeen Mighty Murray Sea Kayak Trek will again be raising money for the Australian Horizons Foundations to support country towns by encouraging people to get involved in the 2500km spanking paddle.. The trek will begin at Bringenbrong Bridge near
Form of things to come
A low, squat, broad, brick of an animal will be the efficient breeding ewe of 2027, according to sheep scientist Mark Ferguson.. Dr Ferguson, from Fresh Zealand, is urging Australian commercial producers to open their minds to this futuristic concept
John digs his beetles
‘‘The beetles are tenacious diggers and can bury dung into gravel roads that semi-trailers have been over in northern Australia,“ dung beetle pro John Feehan said at the Echuca Beef Group`s meeting on August 15
Rough embark to spring
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a strong wind warning for central, northern and north east Victoria for Sunday.. Northerly winds will strengthen ahead of a cold front forecast to stir across Victoria early on Sunday.. Hurting winds, averaging
Father’s Day tree .
The North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is organising a special Fathers Day tree planting event on the Campaspe Sea at Kyneton. North Central CMA Project Manager Angela Gladman said the event is part of the revegetation of an
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Moving Collected Ambience on at SAM
Artist created Moving Collected Ambience from a frustration superb orchestras were often special.. From railways, art museums and cathedrals, to public and natural spaces, Mr Day and his professional fucking partner Luke Jaaniste have created makeshift
Violence is not fair game
News of an onslaught on a player and referee on a basketball court by a spectator in Shepparton recently is disappointing to say the least.. The incident took place earlier this month at the Shepparton Sports Stadium, with the perpetrator
Footy Showcase Scene twenty three – witness it now!
Scene twenty three of the Footy Display is here!. Finals are here for all leagues and Foxy, JR and Olly will preview a massive three games in the Goulburn Valley League, including the very first ever night final at Mooroopna inbetween Kyabram and Shepparton.. Adem
Hail at work
Erin Londrigan sent us these shot from Riverside Plaza. It looks pretty frosty there!
Witness the PDFL NW vote count replay
For the very first time ever Shepparton News is live streaming all your local footy act.. Tune in to this page to see all the activity from the PDFL grand finals and PDFL, MFL, GVFL and KDFL league vote counts.. Check out the live flows on: . – PDFL
Wild weather on Melbourne Rd
Sharynne Greening sent us these shots she received from her playmate this afternoon. The photos were taken out the front of his work place on Melbourne Road, Kiall
Eighth wonder of the world
There are innumerable sporting injustices in the world each year.. Legends finish their careers without tasting premiership glory, battlers are chewed up and spat out by the system every season before reaching the big time, youthful starlets are cruelly cut
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More on Aboriginal history
Youthful students across Australia could soon learn more about our displaced Aboriginal history, under fresh curriculum switches being developed by the Federal Government.. Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion announced last week that he had
Switching marriage traditions
With so many of my friends and family cheerfully married and reproducing like rabbits my time is often taken up with talk about where I see my relationship with my beau going.. At my age if you don`t have a bf you permanently get asked
Willie Willie whips up storm
Shepparton South will play for the championship in the final round of the season after hitting Strathdale on Sunday.. South, which sits on top of the Bendigo Fledgling Soccer League, had to come from behind to hammer Strathdale 2-1 at McEwen Reserve
Fresh venue proves winner for market
Tatura Community House held its 2nd winter market recently, suggesting a reprieve from the cold for locals.. Held in the fresh venue of St Mary`s Hall in Hogan St, the Winter Market took place on Saturday, August 26.. Tatura Community House
BILSKE’S BACK
Margot Stork has resigned as general manager of Murray Sea Council, and been substituted by former Edward Sea Council general manager Des Bilske.. Mr Bilske has been employed to act in the position until a permanent GM is appointed.. He embarked in
Murray Football League results
MFL. Elimination finals. Seniors. Barooga Four.Five, 8.Ten, 15.15, Legal.Legal (126). Echuca United2.1, Trio.Trio, Four.Trio, Four.Four (28). Goals, Barooga: S. Vourgaslis Five, L. Olson Two, T. Brooks Two, W. Gorman Two, R. Gow 1, J. Russell 1, W. Demasi 1, R. Thomson 1, T. Downie 1, C
Bank has cash for community groups
APPLICATIONS are now open for the Elmore/Lockington/Rochester Community Bank branches Community Sponsorship Program.. In its third round, the Community Sponsorship Program is open to all organisations and groups in the Elmore, Lockington and
Trucks turn goes in Cressy St
This weekend is your chance to get up close and private with the transport industry, with the Deniliquin Truck Display & Industry Expo to be held on Saturday.. As a teaser to the event – which is one part of a meaty transport industry weekend
Blighty fall brief
Blighty`s season has come to a heartbreaking end, going down to Strathmerton by six points in the Picola League preliminary final in Berrigan on Saturday.. In the frantic final seconds, onballer Jed Brain intercepted a Bulldogs kick, marking
Fresh era for Rhino Tanks
The proprietor of Rhino Tanks, Kingspan Environmental, has invested in fresh signage at its Deniliquin distribution centre, signalling a fresh era for Australian made Rhino Tanks.. Deniliquin-based eastern states operations manager for Kingspan
Railing high
SIMONE Pearce has achieved a lot of firsts this year.. She made history in the world of dressage as the very first Australian rider to qualify horses in the finals of two world championship divisions.. At the same time she was the very first Australian to win
Big week of cutting ahead
A hefty eight days of cutting is coming to Tatura Park when the Southern Seven Cutting Pony Association`s annual demonstrate and the National Cutting Pony Victorian Futurity events will be held back-to-back.. Embarking with the Southern Seven Cutting
Schnitz success story .
Schnitz is coming to Shepparton.. Co-founder and director of the well-known schnitzel franchise store Roman Dyduk this week announced the company would open a restaurant in Shepparton soon.. ‘‘We have plans for Schnitz here in
Send crims to the army
Graham Palmer of Seymour sent us a letter, stating criminals who are not employed should be drafted to the army. . Take a look at the letter below:. It is about time those who commit crimes and are not employed and who receive community service or
Vote this Saturday
Local residents will head to the polls this Saturday to vote in local government elections for Edward Sea and Murray Sea councils.. There are seventeen candidates seeking election for nine seats on the Edward Sea Council.. The candidates, in ballot
SPC spectacle ‘improved’
SPC Ardmona has recorded ‘‘improved“ earnings for its Coca-Cola Amatil owners in the very first half of the year.. CCA`s half yearly report said SPC`s spectacle had improved due to diminished depreciation but
Water program buys efficiency
The efficient use of water is key to securing the future of the dairy industry in the Goulburn Valley, according to Tatura farmer Duncan Crawford.. Because of this, the fourth-generation farmer was an early adopter of the Farm Water Program, spinned
Frost hurts avocados
A shortage of avocados has swept the globe – and a Torrumbarry grower is feeling the pinch.. Crossies `Cados holder Andrew Crossman said talk of an avocado shortage was real.. ‘‘Absolutely there`s a shortage. Fresh Zealand
Sea gets spring clean
The Campaspe Sea is receiving a ‘spring clean` from two environmental flows.. North Central Catchment Management Authority project manager Darren White said the authority`s watering program had produced excellent results for the
Cultivating leadership
Australian Women in Agriculture will award seven student scholarships and three Future Farmers Network scholarships at the conference in Brisbane later this month.. AWiA president Sarah Parker said the organisation was delighted to suggest the
Silo art promoted
Victorian Tourism and Major Events, Sport and Veterans Minister John Eren has thrown his weight behind silo art, describing the artworks as ‘‘phenomenal“.. In Shepparton last week to view the Aboriginal Street Art Project
What are your cows telling?
When your dairy cows moo, do you indeed know what they are telling?. A PhD student at the University of Sydney may be able to help out.. Alexandra Green, of University of Sydney`s Dairy Science Group, found a love for cattle after studying
Skywonkie says more frosts
The risk of further frosts will proceed into spring, the Bureau of Meteorology warned in its spring outlook issued last week.. Bureau climate prediction manager Andrew Watkins said while spring days and nights were expected to be warmer than
Northern Victorian water allocations lift
Water allocations have been enhanced for irrigators in all systems in northern Victoria.. The Murray system enhanced from seventy per cent to ninety per cent of high-reliability water shares.. The Goulburn system and the Loddon system both enhanced from
SPC spectacle .
SPC Ardmona has recorded ‘‘improved“ earnings for its Coca-Cola Amatil owners in the very first half of the year.. CCA`s half yearly report said SPC`s spectacle had improved due to diminished depreciation but
Kyabram company saves .
Kyabram dairy company Kyvalley Dairy Group is set to take over Kiewa Country brand after purchasing it from milk processor Murray Goulburn.. Announced last week, this will see the Kiewa Country brand resurrected after it was stopped as part of
Hail falls across .
Sheep graziers have been warned that cold temperatures, rainfall and strong westerly winds are expected during Monday and Tuesday.. Areas likely to be affected include the Wimmera, North Central, North East, South West, Central and West and South
Shepparton News
Moving Collected Ambience on at SAM
Artist created Moving Collected Ambience from a frustration fine orchestras were often off the hook.. From railways, art museums and cathedrals, to public and natural spaces, Mr Day and his professional playmate Luke Jaaniste have created improvised
Violence is not fair game
News of an onslaught on a player and referee on a basketball court by a spectator in Shepparton recently is disappointing to say the least.. The incident took place earlier this month at the Shepparton Sports Stadium, with the perpetrator
Footy Demonstrate Scene twenty three – see it now!
Scene twenty three of the Footy Showcase is here!. Finals are here for all leagues and Foxy, JR and Olly will preview a massive three games in the Goulburn Valley League, including the very first ever night final at Mooroopna inbetween Kyabram and Shepparton.. Adem
Hail at work
Erin Londrigan sent us these shot from Riverside Plaza. It looks pretty frosty there!
Witness the PDFL NW vote count replay
For the very first time ever Shepparton News is live streaming all your local footy act.. Tune in to this page to see all the activity from the PDFL grand finals and PDFL, MFL, GVFL and KDFL league vote counts.. Check out the live rivulets on: . – PDFL
Wild weather on Melbourne Rd
Sharynne Greening sent us these shots she received from her fucking partner this afternoon. The photos were taken out the front of his work place on Melbourne Road, Kiall
Eighth wonder of the world
There are uncountable sporting injustices in the world each year.. Legends finish their careers without tasting premiership glory, battlers are chewed up and spat out by the system every season before reaching the big time, youthfull starlets are cruelly cut
Get published – send us your news!
More on Aboriginal history
Youthfull students across Australia could soon learn more about our displaced Aboriginal history, under fresh curriculum switches being developed by the Federal Government.. Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion announced last week that he had
Switching marriage traditions
With so many of my friends and family gladfully married and reproducing like rabbits my time is often taken up with talk about where I see my relationship with my beau going.. At my age if you don`t have a beau you permanently get asked
Willie Willie whips up storm
Shepparton South will play for the championship in the final round of the season after hitting Strathdale on Sunday.. South, which sits on top of the Bendigo Fledgling Soccer League, had to come from behind to strike Strathdale 2-1 at McEwen Reserve
Fresh venue proves winner for market
Tatura Community House held its 2nd winter market recently, suggesting a reprieve from the cold for locals.. Held in the fresh venue of St Mary`s Hall in Hogan St, the Winter Market took place on Saturday, August 26.. Tatura Community House
BILSKE’S BACK
Margot Stork has resigned as general manager of Murray Sea Council, and been substituted by former Edward Sea Council general manager Des Bilske.. Mr Bilske has been employed to act in the position until a permanent GM is appointed.. He embarked in
Murray Football League results
MFL. Elimination finals. Seniors. Barooga Four.Five, 8.Ten, 15.15, Legal.Legal (126). Echuca United2.1, Trio.Three, Four.Trio, Four.Four (28). Goals, Barooga: S. Vourgaslis Five, L. Olson Two, T. Brooks Two, W. Gorman Two, R. Gow 1, J. Russell 1, W. Demasi 1, R. Thomson 1, T. Downie 1, C
Bank has cash for community groups
APPLICATIONS are now open for the Elmore/Lockington/Rochester Community Bank branches Community Sponsorship Program.. In its third round, the Community Sponsorship Program is open to all organisations and groups in the Elmore, Lockington and
Trucks turn goes in Cressy St
This weekend is your chance to get up close and private with the transport industry, with the Deniliquin Truck Showcase & Industry Expo to be held on Saturday.. As a teaser to the event – which is one part of a thick transport industry weekend
Blighty fall brief
Blighty`s season has come to a heartbreaking end, going down to Strathmerton by six points in the Picola League preliminary final in Berrigan on Saturday.. In the frantic final seconds, onballer Jed Brain intercepted a Bulldogs kick, marking
Fresh era for Rhino Tanks
The proprietor of Rhino Tanks, Kingspan Environmental, has invested in fresh signage at its Deniliquin distribution centre, signalling a fresh era for Australian made Rhino Tanks.. Deniliquin-based eastern states operations manager for Kingspan
Railing high
SIMONE Pearce has achieved a lot of firsts this year.. She made history in the world of dressage as the very first Australian rider to qualify horses in the finals of two world championship divisions.. At the same time she was the very first Australian to win
Big week of cutting ahead
A phat eight days of cutting is coming to Tatura Park when the Southern Seven Cutting Pony Association`s annual demonstrate and the National Cutting Pony Victorian Futurity events will be held back-to-back.. Embarking with the Southern Seven Cutting
Schnitz success story .
Schnitz is coming to Shepparton.. Co-founder and director of the well-known schnitzel franchise store Roman Dyduk this week announced the company would open a restaurant in Shepparton soon.. ‘‘We have plans for Schnitz here in
Send crims to the army
Graham Palmer of Seymour sent us a letter, stating criminals who are not employed should be drafted to the army. . Take a look at the letter below:. It is about time those who commit crimes and are not employed and who receive community service or
Vote this Saturday
Local residents will head to the polls this Saturday to vote in local government elections for Edward Sea and Murray Sea councils.. There are seventeen candidates seeking election for nine seats on the Edward Sea Council.. The candidates, in ballot
SPC spectacle ‘improved’
SPC Ardmona has recorded ‘‘improved“ earnings for its Coca-Cola Amatil owners in the very first half of the year.. CCA`s half yearly report said SPC`s spectacle had improved due to diminished depreciation but
Water program buys efficiency
The efficient use of water is key to securing the future of the dairy industry in the Goulburn Valley, according to Tatura farmer Duncan Crawford.. Because of this, the fourth-generation farmer was an early adopter of the Farm Water Program, flipped
Frost hurts avocados
A shortage of avocados has swept the globe – and a Torrumbarry grower is feeling the pinch.. Crossies `Cados proprietor Andrew Crossman said talk of an avocado shortage was real.. ‘‘Absolutely there`s a shortage. Fresh Zealand
Sea gets spring clean
The Campaspe Sea is receiving a ‘spring clean` from two environmental flows.. North Central Catchment Management Authority project manager Darren White said the authority`s watering program had produced superb results for the
Cultivating leadership
Australian Women in Agriculture will award seven student scholarships and three Future Farmers Network scholarships at the conference in Brisbane later this month.. AWiA president Sarah Parker said the organisation was delighted to suggest the
Silo art promoted
Victorian Tourism and Major Events, Sport and Veterans Minister John Eren has thrown his weight behind silo art, describing the artworks as ‘‘phenomenal“.. In Shepparton last week to view the Aboriginal Street Art Project
What are your cows telling?
When your dairy cows moo, do you truly know what they are telling?. A PhD student at the University of Sydney may be able to help out.. Alexandra Green, of University of Sydney`s Dairy Science Group, found a love for cattle after studying
Skywonkie says more frosts
The risk of further frosts will proceed into spring, the Bureau of Meteorology warned in its spring outlook issued last week.. Bureau climate prediction manager Andrew Watkins said while spring days and nights were expected to be warmer than
Northern Victorian water allocations lift
Water allocations have been enlargened for irrigators in all systems in northern Victoria.. The Murray system enlargened from seventy per cent to ninety per cent of high-reliability water shares.. The Goulburn system and the Loddon system both enhanced from
SPC spectacle .
SPC Ardmona has recorded ‘‘improved“ earnings for its Coca-Cola Amatil owners in the very first half of the year.. CCA`s half yearly report said SPC`s spectacle had improved due to diminished depreciation but
Kyabram company saves .
Kyabram dairy company Kyvalley Dairy Group is set to take over Kiewa Country brand after purchasing it from milk processor Murray Goulburn.. Announced last week, this will see the Kiewa Country brand resurrected after it was stopped as part of
Hail falls across .
Sheep graziers have been warned that cold temperatures, rainfall and strong westerly winds are expected during Monday and Tuesday.. Areas likely to be affected include the Wimmera, North Central, North East, South West, Central and West and South
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SAM approval
The fresh Shepparton Art Museum has been given the green light by the Victorian Government, but do not expect construction to commence tomorrow.. State Planning Minister Richard Wynne announced yesterday amendments to the Shepparton Planning Scheme had
Moving Collected Ambience on at SAM
Artist created Moving Collected Ambience from a frustration fine orchestras were often off the hook.. From railways, art museums and cathedrals, to public and natural spaces, Mr Day and his professional playmate Luke Jaaniste have created improvised
Footy Showcase Scene twenty three – observe it now!
Gig twenty three of the Footy Display is here!. Finals are here for all leagues and Foxy, JR and Olly will preview a massive three games in the Goulburn Valley League, including the very first ever night final at Mooroopna inbetween Kyabram and Shepparton.. Adem
Violence is not fair game
News of an onslaught on a player and referee on a basketball court by a spectator in Shepparton recently is disappointing to say the least.. The incident took place earlier this month at the Shepparton Sports Stadium, with the perpetrator
Witness the PDFL NW vote count replay
For the very first time ever Shepparton News is live streaming all your local footy activity.. Tune in to this page to see all the act from the PDFL grand finals and PDFL, MFL, GVFL and KDFL league vote counts.. Check out the live flows on: . – PDFL
Hail at work
Erin Londrigan sent us these shot from Riverside Plaza. It looks pretty frosty there!
Wild weather on Melbourne Rd
Sharynne Greening sent us these shots she received from her playmate this afternoon. The photos were taken out the front of his work place on Melbourne Road, Kiall
Get published – send us your news!
Eighth wonder of the world
There are innumerable sporting injustices in the world each year.. Legends finish their careers without tasting premiership glory, battlers are chewed up and spat out by the system every season before reaching the big time, youthful starlets are cruelly cut
More on Aboriginal history
Youthfull students across Australia could soon learn more about our displaced Aboriginal history, under fresh curriculum switches being developed by the Federal Government.. Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion announced last week that he had
Switching marriage traditions
With so many of my friends and family gladfully married and reproducing like rabbits my time is often taken up with talk about where I see my relationship with my bf going.. At my age if you don`t have a bf you permanently get asked
Around the greens – golf and cups
Corowa Golf. Because the clubhouse was closed on Monday and Tuesday, it`s likely the Lady Niners and Golden Oldies did not play as no results could be found from them this week.. So we will get on with what I was able to locate.. Tuesday
Police Hammer
Crash investigation. Police are investigating how a youthfull woman lost control of her vehicle and crashed on the Howlong-Brocklesby Road on the morning of September Four.. Police said the Walbundrie woman, who is aged in her early 20s, lost control of
Roos look forward to next season
The Corowa-Rutherglen Football Netball Club Vote Count and Presentation Night was held on Friday evening and recognised not only players but the volunteers who ensure the club keeps going year after year.. Club Person of the Year Award was awarded
Cats miss out on grand final
Again Sandy Creek and the Tallangatta and District Football League turned on an excellent day and venue for preliminary final day.. The Cats were well aware that the job ahead of them was not going to be an effortless one, as Kiewa for some reason seems
Brazen thieves steal valuable jewellery
A Wahgunyah woman said she felt sick to her tummy after thieves stole thousands of dollars` worth of jewellery from her home in broad daylight, including many lumps that are irreplaceable.. Among the items are Kate Thornton`s wedding
Howlong community to appeal approved compost facility
The Howlong community will fight the recently approved Howlong Compost Facility development application all the way, according to Howlong Community Committee Chairman Stuart Sizer.. Howlong residents will rally at a community meeting on Monday
Eden urges residents not to appeal
Federation Council Administrator Mike Eden is encouraging the Howlong community to look at the conditions imposed on Cleanaway`s development application for the compost facility before launching an appeal.. Mr Eden`s prayer followed the
Fresh venue proves winner for market
Tatura Community House held its 2nd winter market recently, suggesting a reprieve from the cold for locals.. Held in the fresh venue of St Mary`s Hall in Hogan St, the Winter Market took place on Saturday, August 26.. Tatura Community House
BILSKE’S BACK
Margot Stork has resigned as general manager of Murray Sea Council, and been substituted by former Edward Sea Council general manager Des Bilske.. Mr Bilske has been employed to act in the position until a permanent GM is appointed.. He commenced in
Murray Football League .
MFL. Elimination finals. Seniors. Barooga Four.Five, 8.Ten, 15.15, Legal.Eighteen (126). Echuca United2.1, Trio.Trio, Four.Trio, Four.Four (28). Goals, Barooga: S. Vourgaslis Five, L. Olson Two, T. Brooks Two, W. Gorman Two, R. Gow 1, J. Russell 1, W. Demasi 1, R. Thomson 1, T. Downie 1, C
Bank has cash for .
APPLICATIONS are now open for the Elmore/Lockington/Rochester Community Bank branches Community Sponsorship Program.. In its third round, the Community Sponsorship Program is open to all organisations and groups in the Elmore, Lockington and
Trucks turn goes in .
This weekend is your chance to get up close and individual with the transport industry, with the Deniliquin Truck Display & Industry Expo to be held on Saturday.. As a teaser to the event – which is one part of a yam-sized transport industry weekend
SPC spectacle ‘improved’
SPC Ardmona has recorded ‘‘improved“ earnings for its Coca-Cola Amatil owners in the very first half of the year.. CCA`s half yearly report said SPC`s spectacle had improved due to diminished depreciation but
Water program buys efficiency
The efficient use of water is key to securing the future of the dairy industry in the Goulburn Valley, according to Tatura farmer Duncan Crawford.. Because of this, the fourth-generation farmer was an early adopter of the Farm Water Program, spinned
Frost hurts avocados
A shortage of avocados has swept the globe – and a Torrumbarry grower is feeling the pinch.. Crossies `Cados proprietor Andrew Crossman said talk of an avocado shortage was real.. ‘‘Absolutely there`s a shortage. Fresh Zealand
Sea gets spring clean
The Campaspe Sea is receiving a ‘spring clean` from two environmental flows.. North Central Catchment Management Authority project manager Darren White said the authority`s watering program had produced superb results for the
Cultivating leadership
Australian Women in Agriculture will award seven student scholarships and three Future Farmers Network scholarships at the conference in Brisbane later this month.. AWiA president Sarah Parker said the organisation was delighted to suggest the
Silo art promoted
Victorian Tourism and Major Events, Sport and Veterans Minister John Eren has thrown his weight behind silo art, describing the artworks as ‘‘phenomenal“.. In Shepparton last week to view the Aboriginal Street Art Project
What are your cows telling?
When your dairy cows moo, do you truly know what they are telling?. A PhD student at the University of Sydney may be able to help out.. Alexandra Green, of University of Sydney`s Dairy Science Group, found a love for cattle after studying
Skywonkie says more frosts
The risk of further frosts will proceed into spring, the Bureau of Meteorology warned in its spring outlook issued last week.. Bureau climate prediction manager Andrew Watkins said while spring days and nights were expected to be warmer than
Northern Victorian water allocations lift
Water allocations have been enlargened for irrigators in all systems in northern Victoria.. The Murray system enhanced from seventy per cent to ninety per cent of high-reliability water shares.. The Goulburn system and the Loddon system both enlargened from
SPC spectacle .
SPC Ardmona has recorded ‘‘improved“ earnings for its Coca-Cola Amatil owners in the very first half of the year.. CCA`s half yearly report said SPC`s spectacle had improved due to diminished depreciation but
Kyabram company saves .
Kyabram dairy company Kyvalley Dairy Group is set to take over Kiewa Country brand after purchasing it from milk processor Murray Goulburn.. Announced last week, this will see the Kiewa Country brand resurrected after it was stopped as part of
Hail falls across .
Sheep graziers have been warned that cold temperatures, rainfall and strong westerly winds are expected during Monday and Tuesday.. Areas likely to be affected include the Wimmera, North Central, North East, South West, Central and West and South
