7+ hour, 50+ min ago   (193+ words) From today, Sunday, August 16, passengers will be able to tap on with a bank card, phone or smartwatch at every train station through to Echuca. Previously, travellers in regional areas have used paper or electronic tickets. Member for Northern Victoria…...

8+ hour, 2+ min ago   (489+ words) Mooroopna produced a stirring turnaround to strengthen its Goulburn Valley League finals push, overcoming a blistering Mansfield start to prevail by 20 points at Mooroopna Recreation Reserve. The Cats found themselves in serious trouble early in August 14’s round 17 encounter as…...

16+ hour, 38+ min ago   (977+ words) A storm appears to be brewing over recent moves by Echuca City Council to buy 10 extra on-site caravans. A group of ratepayers who feel they got the ‘’brush off’’ at last week’s meeting of council will continue their opposition to…...

7+ hour, 7+ min ago   (339+ words) As the winter draws to a close, it’s impossible to miss the seemingly endless fields of yellow slowly bursting into life. A powerful visual image, canola crops have increasingly become a fixture of social media posts for everyone from families…...

7+ hour, 48+ min ago   (186+ words) Passengers can now tap on with a bank card, phone or smartwatch at every train station through to Echuca. Previously, travellers in regional areas have used paper or electronic tickets. Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said expanding the contactless…...

13+ hour, 9+ min ago   (345+ words) New Zealand are sweating on the fitness of fullback Damian McKenzie for the start of the Test series against South Africa. Other injured backs Cam Roigard and Will Jordan are expected to be available, All Blacks coach Dave Rennie said…...

9+ hour, 10+ min ago   (371+ words) Local sides largely struggled in football-netball action that took place on Saturday, August 15. Echuca took on Shepparton United in the Goulburn Valley League and, although, its footballers had no issues in a 27.9 (171) to 10.11 (71) triumph, the Murray Bombers suffered a shock…...

1+ day, 31+ min ago   (336+ words) Four outstanding South Australian dairy farming businesses and individuals have been recognised at the 2026 South Australian Dairy Awards for their leadership, innovation, sustainability and commitment to building a stronger dairy industry. Presented by the South Australian Dairyfarmers' Association (SADA), the…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (232+ words) Giving the gift of dignity through a pack of pads, tampons or other sanitary products can make a difference in the lives of women and girls doing it tough. Share the Dignity’s August drive is officially under way, helping women…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (510+ words) Early on Friday morning, August 14, Tim Birnie looked at his reflection, knowing it would be a while before he looked the same again. By 9am Tim was sitting in a hairdresser’s chair at Benalla’s Studio8 with second-year apprentice Molly Mathieson hovering nearby,…...