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VOX POP - Improving Shepparton
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Goulburn-Murray Water has launched its annual photography competition and is encouraging current and budding photography enthusiasts to submit photographs that show what the environment means to them.
Shepparton Art Gallery holds two unique exhibitions
By Luke Mortinson
Shirley Hudsons 'Strange Fruit' is certainly a different approach to the average exhibition as she has knitted an entire meal from sausages and pizza to deserts such as a cake and a box of chocolates.
GREEN TRAVEL
RACV is making it easier for green-minded travelers to continue their environmentally friendly activities while on holiday with the introduction of Green STAR Accreditation to its accommodation choices.
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DROUGHT AFFECTED FAMILES DENIED CONCESSION FARES
Drought affected families have been missing out on concession fares for travel on V/Line.
Member for Northern Victoria Region, Wendy Lovell raised the issue in State Parliament last week, requesting Minister for Public Transport, Lynne Kosky, to ensure V/Line provided concession fares to those listed on healthcare cards issued to families receiving exceptional circumstances(EC) support.
FARMERS TO GET MORE WATER AND METER INSTALLED PAID FOR
The $2 billion investment in upgrading ageing and inefficient irrigation infrastructure in northern Victoria will mean more water entitlement for farmers.
LA PORTA MAKES 150 GAMES!
Mooroopna Cats player Sam La Porta celebrated his 150th Game
SHEPPARTON MANUFACTURER to boost skills with $20,000 grant
A $20,000 grant to boost skills, announced today by the Member for Northern Victoria and Parliamentary Secretary for Rural and Regional Development, Kaye Darveniza, will link with a Shepparton technology company's expansion plans and provide opportunities for up to five new jobs.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a B-Double truck rollover on the Murray Valley Highway this morning.
NEWS IN BRIEF
with MANDY TURNER
Police are continuing to investigate a suspicious house fire at Kyabram that claimed a 51yr old man yesterday. CFA units were called to a flat in Oswald St around 1am and found the mans body after the fire was extinguished.
In other police news, police are no closer to finding any leads into the missing Shepparton man, Can Koray, after an image and details were released.
Women in business across the Goulburn Valley are being given the opportunity to participate in a series of specifically tailored seminars designed to increase their understanding of business finance. Business Centre Coordinator Jens Zimmermann said the range of topics to be
covered will give participants a broad understanding of finance. The course will run over three weeks, commencing Wednesday 16 July.
Free, one-on-one confidential sessions are being offered between now and October to help horticulture irrigators access the financial and agronomic information they need to make business decisions in the face of reduced water availability.
Fruit Growers Victoria General Manager, John Wilson
says the sessions will provide a sounding board for growers, as they consider their options and work out an action plan based on their personal situation.
To book a session, call Fruit Growers Victoria on 5825 3700
A new Moving Art Cow designed and painted by clients of GV Centre Disability Services will be joining Greater Shepparton's Moving Art herd.
Greater Shepparton City Council Tourism Manager, Sharlene Putman said working with the GV Centre will create greater community ownership of the Moving Art Cows and this will encourage the community to embrace the
concept.
Destinations across Northern Victoria and the Murray region continue to poll well in RACV's search for Victoria's best 101 tourism experiences. Neil James, RACV, says proud locals are hitting RACV's website in massive numbers to vote for our region's best tourist attractions...(Drop)
MISSING MAN - SHEPPARTON
Homicide Squad detectives will set up an information caravan in the car park of the Shepparton Railway Station, Purcell Street, this afternoon in relation to the disappearance of 46-year-old Engin Ozdemir.