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 By Djembe Archibald Journalist
News Pulse ignites potential in district studentsFresh off a big week which saw 700 district students come together for a massive performance and workshops in Deniliquin, schools are again exploring the importance of education in inspiring young people with Education Week activities this week. By Eamon Kurta
News Explore musical magic for kids at South West MusicA fun new musical program is being offered to children from this term, at the South West Music Regional Conservatorium. By Rowan Frazer
News Construction approval: Pottinger wind farm allowed, subject to conditionsPottinger Energy Park has become the first of the renewable energy projects for our region to be granted approval by The Independent Planning Commission of NSW. By Deniliquin Pastoral Times
News Locals take on bridge run for charityClose to 500 people met on the iconic old Echuca Moama Bridge on Sunday to take part in the annual Run Echuca Moama fundraiser - an event that combines fitness, community spirit, and a powerful cause. By Eamon Kurta