Albury Wodonga, Goulburn Murray and north east
Wine exports slump
Posted | Updated
Australian wine exports have slumped by 13 per cent in the past financial year.
Goulburn Murray athletes go for gold
Posted
Several Goulburn Murray athletes are getting ready to bring home gold from the Olympic Games in Beijing.
Petition fights to keep DPI centre open
Posted
A petition has been launched to reverse the decision to close the Department of Primary Industries' (DPI) Kyabram research centre.
Wangaratta textile firm slashes jobs
Posted
There has been further job losses in north-east Victoria's Goulburn Murray.
Murray storage report reaffirms drought impact
Posted
The Murray-Darling Basin Commission says a new report on the system's storage levels reconfirms that the region is still facing severe drought.
Resident airs pipeline anger
Posted
A land-holder who has property in the path of the planned north-south pipeline says she is angry the Victorian Government is pushing ahead with the project.
Stock agents question housing estate near saleyards
Posted
Stock agents are baffled as to why the Wodonga council is considering a housing estate near the saleyards.
Murray 'water theft' pumping angers SA Oppn
Posted | Updated
SA Opposition says huge volumes of Murray water are being taken by unmetered pumps.
Man pulled from fiery car crash
Posted | Updated
Police say a 60-year-old man is lucky to be alive after he was dragged out of his car before it burst into flames.
Air traffic controller expresses regret over plane crash
Posted
An air traffic controller has expressed regret over a plane crash near Benalla in 2004.
Controversial pipeline route given go-ahead
Posted | Updated
The route of the controversial north-south water pipeline has been approved by the Victorian Planning Minister, Justin Madden.
State funds boost for Seymour racecourse
Posted
The Victorian Government has announced more than $100,000 to improve the Seymour racecourse.
Council refuse brothel permit extension
Posted
The Greater Shepparton Council has refused an application to extend a permit for a brothel in the city.
SPC cuts won't 'affect growers'
Posted
The Canning Fruit Growers Association says Goulburn Valley orchardists will not be affected by SPC Ardmona's job cuts.
Historic brothel to get structural fix
Posted
Emergency structural work will begin at an historic brothel in Echuca.
Man arrested over dance student attack
Posted
Police have arrested a 21-year-old man over an alleged assault on a dance student in Albury.
Vic Govt announces major changes to DPI
Posted
The Victorian Government has announced major changes to the state's Department of Primary Industries.
Mum accuses footy players of hotel attack
Posted
A woman from Nathalia says a group of local football players attacked her sons and a friend on the weekend.
Opposition attacks water buyback scheme
Posted | Updated
The Federal Opposition has criticised the Government's $50 million water buyback scheme, saying only a trickle will make it into the Murray River this year.
Company restructure leads to job cuts
Posted | Updated
A restructure at SPC Ardmona will lead to the loss of 60 jobs in Shepparton and Mooroopna.
Drought, cheap imports lead to job cuts at Ardmona
Posted
Up to 60 workers will lose their jobs at SPC Ardmona in the Goulburn Valley.
Pilot off course because of wrong GPS data
Posted
A coronial inquest has begun into the deaths of six people in a plane crash near Benalla four years ago.
Bail for woman accused of murdering stepdad
Posted
A woman from northern Victoria accused of killing and dismembering her stepfather has been released on bail.
More regulation sought for private run nursing homes
Posted
The Australian Nursing Federation is calling for greater regulation of the privately run nursing home sector.
Ex-Albury mayor to quit council
Posted
A former mayor and Albury councillor has announced he will not be contesting next month's local government election.
Search for news
Also of Interest
News stories about Albury Wodonga, Goulburn Murray and north east's local industries filed from around Australia
- Company News: Union seeks wine job loss answers
- Viticulture: Constellation to sell Mt Barker wine operation
- Animal Welfare: Animal rights ad sparks pork industry anger
-
Viticulture: Jobs going in wine restructuring
- : Don workers face uncertain future
- Vegetables: Vegie growers question code of conduct change
- Irrigation: Water allocations boost for irrigators
-
Agricultural Crops: Company restructure leads to job cuts
- Agricultural Crops: Drought, cheap imports lead to job cuts at Ardmona
- Dairy Production: Funds to help dairy farmers deal with climate change
State News
-
Cats hand a belting to Melbourne
-
Storm take points in Brookvale blockbuster
- 50 Melbourne graves vandalised, man arrested
-
Malthouse has eyes firmly on the field after horror week
-
Storm braced for fired up Manly
-
Wine exports slump
-
Drug syndicate accused front Melbourne court
- Donut shop fined for bullying
-
Thompson received threatening letter
-
Missing boy wanted to play: police
