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A bargain hunters’ guide to this weekend’s garage sales

Are you on the hunt for a bargain this weekend? From Shepparton and Invergordon, to Merrigum and Kialla, don’t miss out on a single garage sale with our map. Have you got a garage sale coming up? Contact our Classifieds team on 1300 660 886

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Put Shepparton bypass on the map

Peter Hill, general manager of Shepparton-based transport company Kreskas Bros: The bypass was first talked about under the John Howard government. It’s vital for our region and it’s not something for the future — it’s something for now. It’s...

John Lewis
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Tuning up for Food Festival

If music be the food of love, then this weekend’s Fryers St Food Festival has the right recipe. Four performance stages will be spread throughout the festival precinct from Maude and Fryers streets to the Maude St Mall featuring a troupe of local...

John Lewis
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Shepparton bypassed by state government

Frustration is mounting at the Victorian Government for delaying the release of the business case for the Shepparton Bypass.

James Bennett
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Bendigo’s Karl Jacobs is blind but brilliant at breakdancing

He was 15 years old at an underage disco in Bendigo when Wicked Force, Australia’s best breaking crew at the time, were doing a promo performance to Run DMC’s It’s Like That

Ilias Bakalla
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Murchison aged care facility is staying open, says Drum

Federal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum would like to make one thing clear — Murchison’s nursing home is staying open.

Morgan Dyer
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Three-year deal keeps Shepparton’s festival vibes rolling

Greater Shepparton City Council is keen to keep the festival vibes rolling in 2020 and beyond. Land of Plenty was held at Shepparton Showgrounds on Saturday, November 2 and drew a crowd of more than 3000 attendees. Council director sustainable...

Ashlea Witoslawski
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$1 million reward still on offer to solve cold case

It has been one year since Victoria Police offered a $1 million reward to solve the Sebastiano “Sam” Formica cold case. While the reward is still on offer, the investigation into the Shepparton man’s death is yet to be solved. On January 22, 2006...

Liz Mellino
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Police investigating failed Numurkah ATM ram-raid

Cobram police are investigating a failed ATM ram-raid in Numurkah early yesterday morning which caused a fast-moving grass fire.

Liz Mellino
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Aunty Irene farewelled with love

A much-loved and respected indigenous elder was farewelled with didgeridoos, possum skins and a huge turn-out of family, friends and community members yesterday. Close to 1000 people packed out Mooroopna’s Sir Ian McLennan Centre for the memorial...

John Lewis
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Arts pioneer and Indigenous singer honoured

Opera singer and Australian arts pioneer Deborah Cheetham has been inducted into the 2019 Aboriginal Honour Roll. Ms Cheetham was born on Yuin Country in Nowra, NSW, and grew up with her adopted family in the southern suburbs of Sydney. She...

John Lewis
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Indigenous elder honoured for a lifetime of service

A Shepparton indigenous elder has been recognised for her contribution to indigenous land rights, welfare and health in this year’s Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll. Frances Mathyssen-Briggs is among 10 new inductees into the 2019 honour roll...

John Lewis
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Fishy business to be discussed in Shepparton

If you want to know more about the Murray cod or to enhance you fishing skills, the fourth annual Murray Codference is the place to be. To be held in Shepparton, the conference program has expanded in 2019, including a free family fun day on...

Rodney Woods
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Shepparton woman fined by council for dog attack

German wirehaired pointer Chanel finally had her day in court yesterday, almost three months after she was taken by Greater Shepparton City Council. Shepparton woman Lynne Lea appeared in Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on four charges relating...

Ashlea Witoslawski
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Drum confident Moira will receive drought funding, despite mix up

Farmers across Moira Shire have been hung out to dry as the community waits in anticipation for funding commitments.

Ashlea Witoslawski
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Shepparton High School reunion shares tales from the past

Tales from as early as the 1930s’ classroom were shared at a Shepparton High School reunion on Sunday. Close to 120 past students who attended the school from the 1930s through to the 1960s came together at Mooroopna’s Royal Mail Hotel to...

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Murchison community struck with another blow

As Murchison continues to face uncertainty with the potential collapse of Murchison Community Care, the town was struck with another blow on Saturday night, when vandals targeting its football and cricket oval. The ground’s turf was ripped from its...

Morgan Dyer
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Murchison remembers

As the clock struck 11.11am yesterday the small town of Murchison fell silent and only the sound of cicadas could be heard. More than 150 people gathered at the Murchison War Memorial to commemorate and remember Australians who have died as a result...

Morgan Dyer

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Shepparton boxer Dwight Ritchie dies aged 27 in training accident

Shepparton’s sporting community is in shock after boxer Dwight Ritchie died tragically on Saturday in a freak training injury. The 27-year-old was sparring with WBA Oceania middleweight champion Michael Zerafa in Melbourne, when he was struck with...

Alex Mitchell
Riverine Herald

Echuca man arrested over wild car chase through five towns

A CAR ran headfirst into another vehicle in Echuca while allegedly driving at dangerous speeds, at times on the wrong side of the road while fleeing from police through five towns yesterday. Police from nine towns were involved in trying to corner...

Ivy Jensen
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Major collision at Curr Road intersection

POLICE have confirmed two vehicles are involved in a collision at the corners of Curr Road and Graham Road. Graham Road is currently closed to traffic between Scobie Road and Curr Road, and police are urging motorists to avoid the area. Ambulance...

Holly Tregenza
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Police incident closes Goulburn Valley Hwy in Numurkah

All north bound lanes of the Goulburn Valley Highway in Numurkah are closed between Walshs Bridge Road and Katamatite-Nathalia Road due to a police incident. South bound lanes have a reduced speed limit. Motorists should use Walshs Bridge Road...

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