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Alana Christensen

Having spend the first two decades of my life growing up in Melbourne's leafy eastern suburbs, packing up and moving to Shepp was the perfect chance to get away from the city - and traffic. After two and a half years covering agriculture and water policy at Country News, I've sinced moved to the Shepparton News, handling all things digital and online. When not writing stories about our local community you'll find me cheering on the Brisbane Lions in the cooler months and glued to the screen throughout the summer, backing in the Aussie cricket team.

Blog

Silo art: What you need to know

Across the flat and sprawling landscape of the Goulburn Valley and Southern Riverina, among stretches of highway and towering trees, there are few things as constant as grain silos. As Wimmera Mallee communities continue to complete their Silo Art...

Alana Christensen

28 Oct 2019
28 Oct 2019
Country News

Allocations on the rise

Seasonal determinations for northern Victoria have been revised, with all systems receiving an increase. The new seasonal determination sees the Murray system move from 2 per cent of high-reliability water shares (HRWS) to 6 per cent HRWS. The...

Alana Christensen

15 Jul 2019
15 Jul 2019
Breaking News

SPC sold for $40 million

Coca-Cola Amatil has announced SPC will be sold for $40 million to Shepparton Partners Collective and its group of companies. Shepparton Partners Collective is a joint venture between Perma Funds Management and private investment firm The Eights...

Alana Christensen

04 Jun 2019
04 Jun 2019
Dairy

Have your say on Australian Dairy Plan

Dairy farmers will get a chance to have their say on the Australian Dairy Plan, with four consultation sessions to be held this month. Supported by Dairy Australia, Australian Dairy Farmers, Australian Dairy Products Federation and the Gardiner...

Alana Christensen

31 May 2019
31 May 2019
Livestock

Workshops to focus on good grazing management

A series of free two-day workshops will focus on giving farmers the nuts and bolts around good grazing management. Run by consultant Lisa Warn, the Agriculture Victoria workshops in Boort/Gredgwin and Elmore will explore a range of topics. “Good...

Alana Christensen

22 May 2019
22 May 2019
News

Duck season to draw to a close this weekend

The Game Management Authority is reminding everyone to act safely, responsibly and legally as the 2019 duck season draws to a close this weekend. Game Management Authority (GMA) chief executive officer Graeme Ford said everyone must observe all...

Alana Christensen

16 May 2019
16 May 2019
Water

Low water allocations expected next season

The irrigation season may only just be drawing to a close, but already attention is shifting to next season’s allocations. Northern Victorian resource manager Mark Bailey said 2019/20 seasonal determinations against high‑reliability water shares...

Alana Christensen

15 May 2019
15 May 2019
Breaking News

Class action to take on river operators over water losses

Southern Riverina irrigators have begun a class action against river operators for what they say is mismanagement of water in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. The group, led by Southern Riverina Irrigators (SRI), issued a statement of claim in the NSW...

Alana Christensen

14 May 2019
14 May 2019
News

Oh my gourd! Huge pumpkin takes out competition

A pumpkin weighing a whopping 254.4kg has smashed the competition to take out the Royal Queensland Show’s Giant Pumpkin Competition. Held on Saturday at the Brisbane Showgrounds, it was Minden’s Tony Frohloff who took out top honours, reclaiming the...

Alana Christensen

06 May 2019
06 May 2019
Events

Nats and Labor to discuss rural issues at Kialla forum

Deputy Nationals leader Bridget McKenzie and Shadow Assistant Minister for Rural and Regional Australia Lisa Chesters are set to debate rural issues at a forum in Kialla on Monday. The free forum will be held at The Woolshed at 7719 Goulburn Valley...

Alana Christensen

30 Apr 2019
30 Apr 2019
Events

Tocumwal Blues on the River event to support drought affected communities

The banks of the Murray River will come alive on Saturday (May 4), with music, dancing and a barbecue to support drought affected communities. Held on the banks of the mighty Murray River at 467 Tuppal Rd, Tocumwal, the family friendly event, Blues...

Alana Christensen

30 Apr 2019
30 Apr 2019
Dairy

Dairy workshops to explore seasonal variability and trends

Managing a productive dairy farming business through seasonal variability, understanding forecasts, key drivers and trends that can assist with decision making will be the focus of a number of free workshops next week. The Agriculture Victoria-run...

Alana Christensen

29 Apr 2019
29 Apr 2019
News

Farrer candidates to spruik their credentials at farmer forum

The NSW Farmers Bunaloo, Deniliquin and Berrigan/Jerilderie branches have joined forces to host a Meet the Candidates forum for seat of Farrer in Deniliquin on Monday, April 29. NSW Farmers executive councillor and Barooga farmer Chris Stillard said...

Alana Christensen

25 Apr 2019
25 Apr 2019
Breaking News

Man killed in deer attack in Moyhu, south of Wangaratta

A man has died in a deer attack in north east Victoria and a woman has been seriously injured. Paramedics were called to Moyhu, near Wangaratta, just before 8.30am. Police said it’s believed a man and woman were attacked by a deer on their property...

Alana Christensen

17 Apr 2019
17 Apr 2019
Water

Goulburn-Murray Water responds to questions about Greens Lake

We’re currently working with the community to understand which facilities are important to them at Greens Lake. This has included workshops, drop-in sessions and an online survey and there will be more opportunities for recreational users to...

Alana Christensen

09 Apr 2019
09 Apr 2019
Country News

Former G-MW chairman Llew Vale to be farewelled

A former chairman of Goulburn-Murray Water, Llew Vale, has died. Llewelyn James Vale died on March 31 at the age of 72. A memorial service for Mr Vale will be held at the Toora Community Hall, Gray St, Toora at 11 am on Friday, April 5. Mr Vale, who...

Alana Christensen

03 Apr 2019
03 Apr 2019
Country News

Coles and Aldi lift prices, ending the sale of $1 milk

Supermarkets Coles and Aldi have announced they will increase the price of their private label milk by 10 cents per litre, following public pressure to end the $1 litre milk pricing. Coles said the dairy industry needs structural reform and believes...

Alana Christensen

20 Mar 2019
20 Mar 2019
Breaking News

Basin plan anger grows during Mooroopna drought summit

An infuriated crowd greeted Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud, drought envoy Barnaby Joyce and Federal Member for Murray Damian Drum in Mooroopna today. The crowd of about 100 ensured their voices were heard, continuously interjecting...

Alana Christensen

19 Mar 2019
19 Mar 2019
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