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Songs of Marilyn Monroe will be performed Shepparton style

Featuring Marilyn Monroe’s most popular tunes, Diamonds: Songs of Marilyn Monroe will be performed at Shepparton’s Riverlinks Eastbank next month.

Tara Whitsed
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‘Fitted for work’ visits Shepparton

Women of St Paul’s African House were treated to a visit from Melbourne based organisation Fitted for Work yesterday to help encourage employment in the Goulburn Valley.

Madeleine Caccianiga
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Kestrel Aviation awarded international aerial fire fighting award

Kestrel Aviation has been recognised for its innovation and advancement, receiving an International Aerial Firefighting Award.

Laura Briggs
News

Cancer survivor gives local treatment centre the nod

Cancer patient John ‘‘Clive’’ Nightingale says a proposed new radiation oncology service in Shepparton will be a huge benefit for the region.

Myles Peterson
News

Snakes searching for food and water

They are the most common and the second most deadliest snake so it was not a surprise to snake catcher Tania Corby when she was called out to Rumbalara’s Mooroopna site to catch an Eastern Brown on March 19.

Rodney Woods

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shepp Sport

Sport

Kyabram’s B-grade takes home the Clyde Young Shield

Kyabram’s Nathan Pell saved the innings of his life for the Clyde Young Shield grand final, an outstanding, unbeaten 126 helping his side make a tricky chase of 218 absolutely easy. Against Numurkah, the Redbacks breezed to the B-grade premiership...

Alex Mitchell
Sport

Numurkah’s captain sings the praises of his bowlers

After making 282 on day one of the Cricket Shepparton Haisman Shield grand final, Liam Gledhill knew his charges were always going to be in the game during Katandra’s reply. Eagles Jedd Wright and Scott Richardson compiled a hard-fought 100-run...

Tyler Maher
Sport

Numurkah’s Jahlan Lau contributes to club’s Haisman Shield

For Numurkah stalwart Jahlan Lau, he has experienced the agony of finals defeats and the hardship of an unsuccessful side lost in the wilderness. But as of yesterday afternoon, the veteran helped break his childhood club’s 45-year Haisman Shield...

Aydin Payne
Sport

Eagles outplayed in A-grade

Outplayed on the biggest weekend of the Haisman Shield season, Katandra could not find the answers to a series of Numurkah’s hard-hitting questions. Winning the toss and bowling — a decision Eagles skipper Luke Nolan may rue for the rest of his...

Alex Mitchell

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shepp Opinion

Opinion

Public cancer services needed to match private

The announcement that Shepparton will boast a private radiation oncology provider by the end of the year is good news for the region.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Engagement shines through at climate strike

An ambush awaited me at the recent school strike for climate.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Cool cat finding her groove

Endless memories spring to mind when I think about family events which have included my parents’ embarrassing rock and roll style dancing in the middle of the dance floor.

Madeleine Caccianiga
Opinion

Letter to the editor

Book reveals true horror of detention

Reader Contributed
Opinion

Public cancer services needed to match private

The announcement that Shepparton will boast a private radiation oncology provider by the end of the year is good news for the region.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Engagement shines through at climate strike

An ambush awaited me at the recent school strike for climate.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Cool cat finding her groove

Endless memories spring to mind when I think about family events which have included my parents’ embarrassing rock and roll style dancing in the middle of the dance floor.

Madeleine Caccianiga
Opinion

Public cancer services needed to match private

The announcement that Shepparton will boast a private radiation oncology provider by the end of the year is good news for the region.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Engagement shines through at climate strike

An ambush awaited me at the recent school strike for climate.

Shepparton News
Opinion

Cool cat finding her groove

Endless memories spring to mind when I think about family events which have included my parents’ embarrassing rock and roll style dancing in the middle of the dance floor.

Madeleine Caccianiga
Opinion

Letter to the editor

Book reveals true horror of detention

Reader Contributed

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shepp Entertainment

Entertainment

Renowned circus show coming to Mooroopna

From the thrillingly acrobatic to the comically playful, Circa’s Peepshow will be performed in Mooroopna this week.

Tara Whitsed
Entertainment

Bringing grit to character

After debuting on the Shepparton Theatre Arts Group stage last year, Drew Walker returns as one of the leads in Jesus Christ Superstar.

Tara Whitsed
Entertainment

Celebration of diversity

The diversity of the Greater Shepparton community will be celebrated tomorrow at the annual Converge on the Goulburn celebration.

Liz Mellino

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shepp Lifestyle

Lifestyle

My Favourite Place: Sam Birrell

Standing 381m above sea level, looking out to the unique colours and shapes of the country Victorian landscapes. Taking in a deep breath and some hard-earned water after the hike. The peak of Dookie’s Mt Major is a long-time favourite for Sam...

Laura Briggs
Lifestyle

Shepparton residents join together in prayer

Close to 30 people gathered at the Shepparton Uniting Church on Thursday for a multi-faith prayer service to mark Cultural Diversity Week.

Liz Mellino
Lifestyle

Previous hotel owner shares tales of old

Shepparton locals were taken on a trip down memory lane inside the Aussie Hotel during the weekend.

Laura Briggs

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Education

Shepparton student awarded scholarship to pursue career dream

Former McGuire College student Marwa Ahmed was awarded a 2019 Youthrive Victoria Tertiary scholarship at an award ceremony at the school yesterday.

Liz Mellino
Education

National Day of Action Against Bullying recognised in schools

Bullying prevention was the message shared at Wilmot Rd Primary School on Friday for the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence.

Liz Mellino
Education

Mooroopna students take a stand against bullying

About 730 students took a stand against bullying on Friday, coming together to spell the words ‘‘No Way’’ on the Mooroopna Football Ground oval.

Liz Mellino
Education

Learning new skills at community hub place to cook ,connect

The smell of traditional Arabic cuisine filled the schoolyard at St Georges Rd Primary School on Wednesday..

Liz Mellino

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shepp Contributed Photos

Contributed Photos

Undera sunrise

Irene Sgammotta took this photo of a sunrise last Thursday in Undera while having a cup of coffee before going out to milk cows. “My breath was taken away with the purple, pink and orange skies in the distance and the silhouette of the trees in the...

Reader Contributed
Contributed Photos

Brendon and Max enjoying the sunset

Donna Vanderspek sent a photo of her son Brendon and his best friend Max enjoying the sunset

Reader Contributed
Contributed Photos

Helping a friend in need

Isabella Byron,5, from Numurkah made a new friend while camping at the Murray River

Reader Contributed

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Galleries

St Georges Rd celebrates cultural pride

Cultural diversity was recognised at Shepparton’s St Georges Rd Primary School on Friday, with students taking part in their annual Harmony Day Celebrations.

Shepparton News
Galleries

Sirius College recognises cultures

Shepparton’s Sirius College celebrated Harmony Day on Friday with a series of dress-ups, stories and food to recognise all cultures within the school.

Madeleine Caccianiga
Galleries

Albanian Harvest Festival celebrated in Shepparton

The Shepparton Albanian Harvest Festival was on at the Shepparton Showgrounds yesterday. Festival-goers were entertained with traditional Albanian music and dancing, while a fruit and vegetable market offered produce grown by local farmers

Shepparton News