Flood warning systems ineffective: report
A review has found this year's flood disaster in Victoria's north-east could have been better managed.
View ArticleHospital's interim emergency dept to open
Friday is shaping up as a red letter day for the embattled Numurkah hospital, with the official opening of its interim emergency department.
View ArticleRefinery blaze extinguished
Eighty firefighters have spent the morning trying to control a blaze at a vegetable oil refinery at Numurkah, in Victoria's north.
View ArticleFlood guides loom for Moira Shire
Flood guides are almost already for the two most flood-prone towns in the Moira Shire.
View ArticleNumurkah health service makes budget bid
The Numurkah District Health Service has pledged to go ahead with its master plan with or without state funding.
View ArticleCFA to probe Numurkah tyre blaze
Country Fire Authority (CFA) crews will return to the scene of a large fire at Numurkah, north of Shepparton, this morning.
View ArticleNumurkah Hospital funding confirmed in budget
The Victorian Government has confirmed the budget will include $18.3 million to replace the Numurkah hospital, in the state's north.
View ArticleFarmer power wants even higher milk prices
What happens to the new lobby group Farmer Power when higher milk prices are announced? Are they still relevant?
View ArticleHigher dairy prices 'not enough'
Lobby group Farmer Power says despite higher milk prices, dairy farmers are still struggling to pay bills.
View ArticleFlood recovery model too complicated according to report by Victorian...
The auditor-general has found the Victorian Government's flood recovery model is too complicated.
View ArticleFruit tree removal, Shepparton Victoria, 2013
With fruit contracts unrenewed, Shepparton growers are forced to destroy their orchards.
View ArticleFamily left shaken after armed home invasion
A Numurkah family of four was traumatised when two armed men invaded their home and demanded money at the weekend.
View ArticleAgriculture in the classroom
Encouraging careers in agriculture in high school, through TAFE and at Uni.
View ArticlePrimary kids get outdoors into the environment.
Students from St Josephs Primary School in Numurkah have been getting their hands dirty to learn more about the environment.
View ArticleSt Josephs school kids get their hands dirty
Students at St Josephs Primary School in Numurkah get out and about to learn more about the environment.
View ArticleRural Reporter: Learning in the wetland
Students enjoy a day outdoors learning about their environment
View ArticleChina pays up big for Australian cattle
Australian dairy and even beef farmers are making the most of Chinese demand for live cattle.
View ArticleFire threat eases for communities north of Shepparton
At least 10,000 hectares and countless farm outbuildings and fences have been destroyed by fires north of Shepparton, with the threat easing overnight.
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