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Sack water minister, says Sheed

Shepparton’s independent state MP, Suzanna Sheed, has called for the sacking of federal water minister, David Littleproud, adding to the chorus of dissatisfaction over the way the Murray Darling Basin plan is being implemented. Only two weeks ago...

Geoff Adams

Sheed calls for Victorian Government to investigate claims about Lower Lakes

State Member for Shepparton Suzanna Sheed has called on the Victorian Government to vigorously investigate claims made by Professor Peter Gell that the South Australian Lower Lakes were not freshwater but estaurine prior to human intervention.

Rodney Woods

Cancer takes Shepparton livestock agent

Tony Pianto knew he was going to die.

Geoff Adams

Cancer takes Shepparton livestock agent

Tony Pianto knew he was going to die.

Geoff Adams

Shepparton to host climate change hearing

Shepparton has been listed as one of the destinations across Victoria set to host a hearing for a parliamentary inquiry into climate change during the coming months.

Country News

Response team formed to tackle drought

Murray Irrigation has made the initiative to combat drought by forming a temporary Drought Response Team, which will aim to tackle the impact of ongoing drought as well as improve business operations and water delivery efficiency.

Country News

Rain is key to successful hay this season

While the 2018-19 hay season was dominated by failed crops being cut early, the result of the 2019-20 season will depend again on rainfall.

Rodney Woods

Kangaroo invasion at Kialla

Kialla resident Karen Gibson encountered a furry intruder last week.

Madeleine Caccianiga

Patchy rains enough for hay making to start in the region, says Dairy Australia

Potential frost damage to crops and patchy rains highlighted the week ending September 13 in the Goulburn and Murray valleys, according to the latest Dairy Australia hay report.

Rodney Woods

Upper Murray Seeds to unveil new lucerne varieties at Henty and Elmore

Two new lucerne varieties will be launched into southern NSW and northern Victoria by Upper Murray Seeds at this year’s Henty Machinery Field Days and Elmore Field Days.

Rodney Woods

Farmer distraught after sheep attacked by dogs

The owner of a stud flock in Tatura East is devastated after four of her sheep were killed in a grisly dog attack on September 11, which has left many more animals injured.

Country News

New European machinery brands come to Shepparton dealership

SaMASZ and Elho products were launched at Shepparton’s O’Connors dealership on September 11.

Rodney Woods

Silage growing and feeding workshop at Kialla

Pioneer Seeds, Feedworks and Forage Lab Australia will host a silage growing and feeding workshop for dairy farmers next month, featuring a guest speaker from the United States.

Rodney Woods

New leadership at SPC

SPC has a new face at the helm, with former chief commercial officer Robert Giles taking on the role of chief executive officer.

Alana Christensen

More entries in tree photo competition

Entries are flowing into the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority’s Year of the Paddock Tree photo competition.

Geoff Adams

Efficiency the reason for biggest ‘one-shot’ deal between Kagome and Haeusler’s

Haeusler’s Echuca started delivering on a $3 million machinery sale when the first of 12 John Deere tractors arrived across town at Kagome.

Rodney Woods

Community concern over suspected illegal tree felling near Mooroopna

Illegal tree felling throughout bushland in Mooroopna and surrounds has caused public uproar, with many concerned the culprits are destroying native habitats for local wildlife for financial gain.

Ashlea Witoslawski

Have your say on draft native fish management strategy

Work is under way to protect native fish in the Darling River this summer, with an early warning system and special fish refuges.

Rodney Woods

Bull sells for $160,000 at Bathurst

Bathurst is well known for its V8 Supercars but a beef stud near the NSW town is on the lookout for equal recognition after breaking the Australian record price for an Angus bull at its recent stud sale.

Rodney Woods