Goulburn, Australia News

What would Christmas be without a few traditional carols? Residents have joined together in song recently at events including Mooroopna's Carols by Candlelight, where more than 1000 people attended.

Shares in explorer Australian Bauxite Ltd have made a strong debut on the stock exchange, jumping 55 per cent from their initial public offer price.

The national Christmas road toll has climbed to 33 after another four people lost their lives in collisions in NSW and Queensland.

THE decision by the Federal Government to rule out a second airport at Badgerys Creek in south-western Sydney has prompted renewed calls for the introduction of high-speed intercity rail.

Sick children in the Goulburn Valley will benefit thanks to the support of their local communities through the Woolworths Fresh Food Kids Hospital Appeal.

Brigid Glanville reported this story on Monday, December 14, 2009 12:26:00 ELEANOR HALL: Some of the country's largest abattoirs say workers in regional Australia should brace for massive jobs cuts next year.

Shares in Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory have soared after the company revealed it is the target of an unsolicited takeover offer.

The first Euroa-Shepparton bus started on Tuesday. The service, developed through the Goulburn Valley Transport Connections project, will provide access to medical appointments, entertainment, shopping and other social activities for the users.

EMBATTLED producer Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory is being stalked by an interested buyer, possibly CHAMP Private Equity, that is seeking control of the 120-year old company's portfolio of branded cheese, butter and cream products.

Now that AWB has offloaded its loan book to ANZ, it can focus on an even larger deal: the proposed sale of its Geneva trading business and a majority stake in its Australian Commodities Management division to the US group Gavilon.

The Council of Australian Governments says it's going to fight water theft across rural Australia.

The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority has submitted a proposal for a share of $300 million government funding for on-farm efficiency grants.

Many women, and also men were relieved to see November 30 come around on Monday.

Where do you live? Shepparton. Where did you go to school?St George's Rd Primary School, Notre Dame College.

Dairy co-operative Murray Goulburn has posted a small profit despite the tough market of the last year.

Canberra, Australia, Nov 18, 2009 .- Calling on Australian Prime Minster Kevin Rudd to overturn the Australian Capital Territory Government's new laws recognizing same-sex civil unions, Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn Mark Coleridge has charged that the unions 'mimic' marriage and will undermine its importance.

November high temperature records have tumbled across NSW today as an exceptional heatwave unfolds over south-east Australia, commercial weather forecaster Weatherzone says.

Engineer UGL Ltd says it has secured $108 million in new supply and maintenance projects.

SHANE MCLEOD: Now let's return to our lead story. Many tears were shed as the Prime Minister delivered the historic apology to the Forgotten Australians.

Australia's largest tomato processor, Cedenco, has gone into receivership. The company is based at Echuca in Victoria's Goulburn Valley, and processes 2000 tonnes of tomatoes a day and employs 200 people during the peak season.