Shepp News

What does VicRoads future mean for Shepparton workers?

The Australian Services Union is concerned employees at the VicRoads Shepparton Centre could lose their jobs if the Victorian Government privatises VicRoads. Although Treasurer Tim Pallas has told parliament the government is “exploring options”, it...

James Bennett

30 million reasons to check if you have lost or unclaimed super

New Australian Taxation Office data shows there is more than $30 million in lost and unclaimed super belonging to people across Shepparton, Kialla, Tatura and Mooroopna. As of June 30 this year, superannuation companies owed 7067 accounts...

Shepparton News

Mooroopna’s new Turkish Imam welcomes all

It’s 10.30 am on a Monday and in the Goulburn Valley Turkish Islamic Cultural Centre and Mosque the Imam Recep Ay is making coffee for his guests. He lays out the cups, each on a saucer with a tiny teaspoon and two individually wrapped...

Ilias Bakalla

Mooroopna’s new Turkish Imam welcomes all

It’s 10.30 am on a Monday and in the Goulburn Valley Turkish Islamic Cultural Centre and Mosque the Imam Recep Ay is making coffee for his guests. He lays out the cups, each on a saucer with a tiny teaspoon and two individually wrapped...

Ilias Bakalla

Controversial abattoir and new caravan park to front council meeting

November’s ordinary council meeting is full of strategy, planning permits and reports. A new abattoir is on the agenda with the application seeking planning permission to use and develop the land in Gilleston. Having received some public opposition...

Ashlea Witoslawski

Gillieston abattoir decision this week

A proposed new abattoir at Gillieston will be up for planning consideration at this week’s meeting of the Greater Shepparton City Council. Councillors will hear a recommendation by the planning department to approve the $30 million...

Geoff Adams

Greater Shepparton property prices on the rise

The Greater Shepparton property market has enjoyed a decent spring period, according to real estate agent Kevin Hicks. Mr Hicks said the market continued to improve and he expected it to stay strong. “Some of the properties that have been on...

James Bennett

Toolamba bridge reopening delayed...again

Toolamba residents need to wait even longer than previously told by Greater Shepparton City Council for their bridge to reopen.

James Bennett

Shepparton boy wins car in McDonald’s Monopoly

You could not wipe the smile from 14-year-old Bodi Fitzsimmons’ face on Friday afternoon as he collected the four-wheeled prize he won through playing McDonald’s Monopoly.

Ashlea Witoslawski

Watt Rd to be closed for bridge works

Watt Rd will be closed for several days next week to allow Greater Shepparton City Council to undertake a range of bridge works. The road will be closed from 6am on Monday, November 18 to 4pm on Wednesday, November 20 from Mooroopna at the Watt Rd...

Shepparton News

Food relief calls triple as homelessness rises

Food relief requests for Shepparton families has staggeringly increased by 235 per cent this year, according to Shepparton Family and Financial Service. Manger Michelle Attenborough said this year there had been a 313 per cent increase of children...

James Bennett

Shepparton CFA supporting Movember

A group of Shepparton firefighters have put away their razors this month to take part in Movember. Aiming to reach their goal of $10,000, the group of five volunteer and 12 career firefighters have already raised more than half of their target for...

Liz Mellino

Local animal rescue helping bush fire affected wildlife

As fires continue to tear through Northern NSW and Queensland, Goulburn Valley Pet Adoption and Rehoming is on a mission to help those who cannot help themselves. The adoption agency has partnered with The Rescue Collective to help save and support...

Morgan Dyer

Murchison nursing home employees made redundant

More than 20 Murchison DP Jones nursing home workers were made redundant this week.

Morgan Dyer

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.

Shepparton News

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

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

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

$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