News Monday bulletin By Djembe Archibald Mar 4, 2024 Monday bulletin: New site for asbestos disposal. Photo by Ray Sizer Good morning Shepparton. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content It’s Monday, March 4 and there’s some great stories for you to kick off your week. Greater Shepparton City Council has opened a new asbestos disposal point at Cosgrove Landfill, designed to safely dispose of small amounts of packaged, non-friable asbestos waste. The Bureau of Meteorology’s long-range forecast shows most of Australia has at least an 80 per cent chance of above-average temperatures this autumn. This week’s Pics From The Past features the Shepparton Agricultural High School, which was established in 1909. Want to catch up on the latest in sport? Head to the sport section of the website or app to catch up on the weekend’s games. For all this and more, have a read of the latest News online or in print. You can also sign up to our various newsletters, or download the Shepparton News app, to hear from us more directly. Is the forecast foreshadowing a sunny or rainy week? Let’s take a look. The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a sunny day with a zero per cent chance of rain. Temperature-wise, it is expected to reach 29℃ during the afternoon before cooling off slightly, being 18℃ at 11pm tonight. The UV Index will reach an extreme 10 in the early afternoon. News Postal Bike charity ride raises money for Echuca Regional Health News Water is top drop for Tongala’s kinder News The Seymour Alternative Farming Expo is back
News No change at Murray River CouncilCouncillors John Harvie and Neil Gorey have been re-elected to lead Murray River Council for the remainder of this term. By Louie Cina
News Driver fined after Echuca crashA driver has been fined for failing to give way after a two-car crash in Echuca this morning. By Ivy Jensen
News Drop the guilt, pick up the rubbishAn Echuca environmentalist is empowering people to make a difference through a community clean-up focussed on practical actions, not blame. By Louie Cina
News Pappin to challenge Murray River Council mayorMayor John Harvie and councillors Gary Pappin and Gen Campbell have received nominations for Murray River Council’s top job ahead of tomorrow’s vote. By Louie Cina