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Congupna powers to second in solar-powered boat program

Congupna Primary School had to start its solar-powered boat program from scratch this year but is reaping the rewards. The school celebrated a successful weekend at the state final in Melbourne, and has earned its way to the national final in...

James Bennett
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Moira “kicked in the guts” over drought funding

A tiny fraction — 0.1 per cent — is the cruel margin by which Moira Shire has missed out on $1 million in Federal Government drought funding. To be eligible for funding, a rural council must have at least 17 per cent of its population...

James Bennett
Opinion

Moira Shire’s double drought

In the dark art of federal funding, numbers are everything. Falling below the required criteria can mean all or nothing - or in the case of Moira Shire, a funding drought or a flood. Moira Shire farmers are understandably angry to be cold-shouldered...

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Mooroopna horse trader’s truth

Peter Loffel is the face of horse racing’s unpalatable truth. He is known as a kill buyer, although he prefers the term horse trader. He buys horses no-one wants and trucks them to a place no horse wants to end up — the Meramist abattoir...

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Stories told through new art

Powerful stories told in vibrant colours will be on display from this week in an exhibition of new artworks by three Goulburn Valley indigenous artists. The Artist Profile Exhibition presents the work of Norman Stewart, Brett Wilson and Dylan...

John Lewis
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Six lifetimes of friendship

Friendship is the lifeblood of communities, making bonds stronger and challenges easier to bear. Today The News presents another story in its occasional series about friends — how they met, what keeps them together and what they share. If you...

John Lewis
News

Help council wrap gifts in time for Christmas

Greater Shepparton City Council is searching for community groups or not-for-profit organisations to spread a cheer in the Maude St Mall this Christmas. Council is calling for applications from groups to wrap presents as a part of its Community Gift...

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Push to introduce hard rubbish collection for Shepparton

Shepparton’s Paul Shaw has called on Greater Shepparton City Council to consider introducing a kerbside hard rubbish collection. Mr Shaw submitted that question at last week’s ordinary meeting, and was told by chief executive Peter Harriott the ide...

James Bennett
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Global view for Shepparton student

Shepparton student and former refugee Liaqat Ahmadi has returned from a United Nations conference in Dubai with new connections to people and organisations across the world. The 18-year-old Shepparton High School and GOTAFE student spent four days...

John Lewis
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No pill testing for Shepparton festival

Pill testing will not be available at Shepparton’s Land of Plenty festival next month. Mental Health Minister Martin Foley said there were “no plans to allow for pill testing at events in Victoria”, including Shepparton’s event, which be held on...

Ilias Bakalla
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Shepparton youth at risk of depression and anxiety

Alarming research has discovered more than half of young Victorians were feeling lonely. A new report from VicHealth and Swinburne University of Technology found more than half of people aged 12 to 25 felt lonely sometimes or always and more than...

Morgan Dyer
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Are traders ready for plastic bag ban?

There is less than a month until lightweight plastic shopping bags are banned, and Greater Shepparton City Council is urging businesses to be ready. The ban includes compostable, degradable and biodegradable plastics and starts on November 1. It will...

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GV Health anaesthetist takes out top award

GV Health anaesthetic registrar Nathaniel Hiscock recently took out this year’s Renton Prize. The award is given to the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetist (ANZCA) trainee who reached the highest marks in their primary examination...

Tara Whitsed
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Council ready to tackle affordable housing

Greater Shepparton City Council has drafted an affordable housing strategy as it fights for government funding to tackle homelessness. Widely considered as the key factor in reducing the impact of homelessness, affordable housing is a big issue in...

James Bennett
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Tallygaroopna Nationals set to celebrate 100 years

The Tallygaroopna branch of the Nationals is ready to pop open the bubbly for its 100th anniversary celebration. Later this month, members and supporters will be joined by current and former politicians who have represented the Goulburn Valley at the...

James Bennett
News

National Water Week to be celebrated in Tongala

When the Tongala water treatment plant experienced unprecedented high levels of blue-green algae in February, Goulburn Valley Water issued a precautionary boil-water notice for two days. A species never seen before in the region, the algae thrived in...

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Living below the bread and sausage line

Anti-poverty campaigners were served half a sausage at a Shepparton barbecue yesterday to highlight the challenge of living on the government’s Newstart allowance. Family Care staff, social workers, welfare providers, students and other supporters...

John Lewis
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Betty dedicates life to Tallygaroopna Nationals

Betty Thornton has spent a lifetime devoted to the Tallygaroopna branch of the National Party. As a 70-year member she has seen the Goulburn Valley produce some of Victoria and Australia’s highest-profile politicians. Political reporter James...

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Man in a coma after Sturt St crash

A MALE is being airlifted to hospital after being cut free from his crashed car in Sturt St this evening. He had collided with a parked truck near intersection of Darling and Sturt streets. Emergency services including CFA, ambulance and police...

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Seven teenagers charged over JB Hi-Fi theft

Seven teenagers have been charged following the theft of $20,000 worth of stock from JB Hi-Fi yesterday

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Sport

Rumbalara player cops 18-match suspension

A Rumbalara under-17 player has been handed an 18-match suspension after pleading guilty to two charges of intentionally striking another player. The incidents happened in last month’s Murray Football League grand final against Cobram at Finley...

Tyler Maher
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Breakthrough in Cohuna murder case

A second man has been charged in relation to the Cohuna murder last month. Homicide Squad detectives arrested the man in Echuca this morning. The man is expected to appear in Echuca Magistrates Court this afternoon

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