CFA equipment grants open now
APPLICATIONS for the 2026-27 round of the Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) are open, with a record $31M in funding available this year. Under...
Charity raffle supports palliative care
PALLIATIVE care focuses on improving quality of life by relieving symptoms, pain, and stress for people living with a life-limiting or serious illness, often...
Local generosity sparks hope for Ruffy community
By Aaron Cordy
IN the aftermath of a tragedy, the best of humankind comes to the fore as people rally to help those in need....
Over 50’s living in Victoria’s stunning Goulburn Valley
Nagambie Lifestyle Park has affordable, quality, brand new 2-bedroom homes available starting from $224,000 in our new residential expansion and pre-loved homes available in...
SPORT
GVL Round 7 Preview
BENALLA (7th) v SHEPP BEARS (1st)
Shepp Bears has overcome its 2025 stumbling block to lead the competition as one of only two unbeaten teams...
Local Rising Star
FORMER Murray Bushranger and current Port Adelaide Football Club key forward Jack Whitlock was nominated for the Round 8 Telstra AFL Rising Star, in...
GVL Round 6 Preview
Shepparton Bears (1st) v Kyabram (4th)
Kyabram walked away from its 4th win of the season with its sight set firmly on this week, facing...
GVL Round 5 Preview
Benalla v Shepp Swans
Benalla is on a roll, and the Swans have been decimated by injury. Sains are 9th and Swans are 8th, but...
GVL round 4 Football Preview
Kyabram v Echuca
The reigning premier hit their straps against Tatura, 46 scoring shots to four. Echuca sits on top of the ladder, with the...
Another medal for Isla Shaw
15-year-old cycling sensation, Isla Shaw has won a bronze medal at the AusCycling Junior Track National Championships in Brisbane as part of the Victorian...
Award winning journo joins GVL board
AWARD winning football journalist Mark Stevens is re-connecting with his roots by accepting a position on the Goulburn Valley League board for the next...
GV Harmony Cup
The GV Harmony Cup for 2026 will be held at Shepparton’s Deakin Reserve on Wednesday, March 25. The event brings together teams from disability...
Agriculture
Governments urged to act on evidence and re-engage on fruit fly control
FRUIT Growers Victoria (FGV) and the Cobram and District Fruit Growers Association (CDFGA) are calling on the Victorian and Federal Governments to urgently act...
Effectively trapping Queensland Fruit Fly
CAUSING severe damage to a wide range of commercial fruits and vegetables, as well as home gardens and unmanaged fruiting plants, Queensland Fruit Fly...
Cracking a new crop:
Pecans take root in the GV Local farm trials new crop with big potential
By Deanne Jeffers
The Goulburn Valley has long been known for...
Dewatering works boost native fish at Arcadia hatchery
Goulburn-Murray Water’s 2025 dewatering campaign has given native fish numbers a boost at the Arcadia fish hatchery. During the off-season, drained channels allow maintenance...
Support welcomed as drought conditions persist
NORTHERN Victoria is facing one of its driest periods in decades, with farmers and communities under increasing pressure. Despite isolated rainfall, most of the...
Water restrictions soon to come into effect
IN response to unseasonal prolonged dry conditions, stage two water restrictions will be introduced in Euroa and Violet Town from Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Goulburn...
Hard rain is not going to fall
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Australia faces worst drought in decades
By Aaron Cordy
AUSTRALIA is a sunburnt country with extreme weather conditions that can yield heavy rains and then deprive...
Diving into the past: Readers remember Raymond West Pool
WE KICKED off January with a blast from the past, reflecting on the proud history of the Raymond West Swimming Pool. Thank you to...
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Offering compassion for those with addiction
A message from Jeremy Rensford, Chair of Greater Shepparton Ministers
Addiction – it's not something many of us are comfortable talking about. Whether it's alcohol,...
A message from Jeremy Rensford, Chair of Greater Shepparton Ministers’ Association
Reflection and gratitude
A message from Jeremy Rensford, Chair of Greater Shepparton Ministers' Association
Well just like that – another year has passed us by! I...
Australia leading the world in big tech reform
COUNTRY Press Australia (CPA) has praised the Albanese Government for taking the first critical step toward making the News Bargaining Incentive law in Australia...
