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Fishing impacted by fires across Victoria

What a horrible start to the year. Of course, I am referring to the bushfires that have been raging for the past couple of weeks, with no real sign of them being brought under control. What is needed is some heavy, widespread rain, to help the...

Kevin Tyler
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Mind the ‘F’ word for a stress-free Christmas

It’s important to mind the ‘F’ word if you want to be stress-free this Christmas. I know what you are thinking. But what I mean by the ‘F’ word is finance and family, which I have found to be the most significant source of...

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Tongala, a town full of characters and heart

Just like big families, country towns have their own parade of unique characters and passions, buildings and histories — all united by a shared sense of pride and identity. This week, Holly Tregenza visits Tongala.

Holly Tregenza
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When smooth sailing hits rough seas you can’t jump overboard and swim away

SANDY LLOYD IS COPING WITH KARMA Why don’t children and pets require medical assistance at sensible times of the day or week? I mean, an easy-to-manage mid-morning on a Wednesday, or even a Monday afternoon. No, they choose to get sick or...

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Fryers Street Food Festival is back again

The fourth annual Fryers Street Food Festival promises flavours from around the world. “The whole reason for an event like this is to showcase our town, bring the community together and enjoy what we have here all around us,” event...

Shepparton News
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Happy trails for St James and Devenish

Just like big families, country towns have their own parade of unique characters and passions, buildings and histories - all united by a shared sense of pride and identity. Over the past few months The News has visited communities near Shepparton to...

John Lewis
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What’s important in a dress is the woman who’s wearing it

SANDY LLOYD IS WONDERING WHY WE SAY YES TO THE DRESS My children used to roll their eyes when I said I was making a “quick trip to the supermarket”. They were well aware I would probably bump into someone I knew and would have a chat, so...

Shepparton News
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Fighting fit to face 50

Amidst the confusion and complex medical jargon during Diane Eddy’s first appointment with her surgeon, one phrase commanded her attention and was exactly what she needed to hear — “your breast cancer is curable’’. Those words...

Shepparton News
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Shining the spotlight on miscarriage

Each day 282 Australian women experience miscarriage. That’s about 103 000 a year. Yet pregnancy loss is shrouded in secrecy. Ladies, it’s time to talk, share stories and end the stigma. “Now that you’re married, when are you going to have...

Jessica Ball
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A home away from home for Mr Sheppy

If you want to win friends and influence people — buy an ice cream van. Dhami Singh has been selling ice cream and giving away smiles around Shepparton for 10 years. John Lewis finds out there’s more to Mr Sheppy than whipped cream and rocky...

John Lewis
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Give vegies the green light

“Eat your greens.” It’s a universal incantation belted across the dinner table by parents and care-givers alike, usually met with groans and eye-rolling from the recipient. When it comes to a well-rounded diet, meat and potatoes just don’t...

Liam Nash
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Our children bring us a lifetime of love and a world of worry

Sandy Lloyd can’t switch off her worry gene

Shepparton News
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A slice of happiness

What better way to accompany your company than with everybody’s favourite dough-based delicacy — pizza. There is something enchanting about picking and choosing the perfect garnishes, chopping and changing until the right flavour combination...

Liam Nash
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A high school reunion is a meeting of strangers with shared memories

On the invitation to my 20-year school reunion was the iconic opening line from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice

Shepparton News
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Looking sharp

Pardon the pun, but the humble cactus is enjoying a spike in popularity in modern gardens, homes and office spaces. Often only seen in dry, dusty desert scenes in old Hollywood western movies, the prickly plants are becoming the go-to statement...

Shepparton News
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Gone glamping

The backdrop of this vibrant glamping tent may be ever-changing, but it’s her colourful character that creates a welcoming space. It was on a girls’ trip that friends, often mistaken for sisters, Zowie Crump and Meg O’Sullivan dreamt up Cosy...

Jessica Ball
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Cheers to summer

Thirst quenchers are essential for keeping guests content. Nothing pairs better with great food and lots of laughter than a refreshing brew to sip on among good company. Ingrid Thomas from The Food Store in Shepparton gave her thoughts on what...

Liam Nash
Lifestyle

Life is too short for bad hair days so wake up and smell the hairspray

SANDY LLOYD KNOWS LOVE IS IN THE HAIR

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Two charged over boat theft

THREE people are in custody after four Malibu wake boats, one belonging to Supercar champion Mark Winterbottom, and multiple other vehicles stolen in a $700,000 heist were found in Echuca this morning. Detectives from Cobram, Wangaratta and Echuc...

Ivy Jensen
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Former local business linked to multi-million dollar scam

A former Shepparton business has made national headlines once again as an ABC investigation uncovered a multimillion-dollar scam that targets drug addicts and the homeless. Former local accountancy firm Brown Baldwin have been accused of exploiting...

Morgan Dyer
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Four people dead after two-plane collision near Avenel

Investigations are continuing after four people died following an aircraft collission in Mangalore, near Avenel on Wednesday morning.

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Fatal crash at Tatura

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred in Tatura last night.

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