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Michael Zerafa expands on death of Shepparton’s Dwight Ritchie

The page can be reached at https://www. gofundme. com/f/rest-in-peace-dwight-ritchie

Alex Mitchell

13 hours ago

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SJ Perry Shield round five wrap

An unbeaten century from Matt Daniel was not enough to stop Waaia from falling to defeat in Saturday’s SJ Perry Shield, in a thrilling contest at Numurkah. Against Northerners, the Bombers batted first and posted a strong total of 9-202, with...

Alex Mitchell

11 Nov 2019

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Allan Matheson Shield round four wrap

Hill Top is on the board for the Allan Matheson Shield season after a quality win against East Shepparton. In round four action, the Hillbillies took three of four rinks on offer and were able to cruise in the match’s later stages, winning by 16...

Alex Mitchell

11 Nov 2019

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Allan Matheson Shield round four wrap

Alex Mitchell

11 Nov 2019

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Shepparton boxer Dwight Ritchie dies aged 27 in training accident

Shepparton’s sporting community is in shock after boxer Dwight Ritchie died tragically on Saturday in a freak training injury. The 27-year-old was sparring with WBA Oceania middleweight champion Michael Zerafa in Melbourne, when he was struck with...

Alex Mitchell

09 Nov 2019

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Goulburn Murray Cricket | Round six preview

Players and officials in the Goulburn Murray Cricket fraternity will be keeping an eye on the weather radar tomorrow afternoon following the deluge of rain that impacted last Saturday’s round. With overcast skies forecast, fingers will be crossed...

Aydin Payne

08 Nov 2019

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Local football exports continue to dazzle in NTFL

It was another successful weekend of action in the Northern Territory Football League for the Goulburn Valley region’s exports. Round five in the nation’s top end football league had Nightcliff move to the top-of-the-table after...

Aydin Payne

07 Nov 2019

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Outside The Box - Punters round the turn in spring carnival competition

With one winning wager between them on Melbourne Cup Day, the punting reputation of the Shepparton News Sports team is in tatters. Only sub-editor Ashleigh Williamson troubled the bookies on Tuesday, finding Sure Knee in the third race for a nice...

Alex Mitchell

07 Nov 2019

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Garry Jacobson looking for new team in 2020

Shepparton speedster Garry Jacobson is on the hunt for a new V8 Supercars home. Jacobson’s Kelly Racing team is scaling back its four-car operation to two cars for next season as it shifts from Nissans to Ford Mustangs — and the racing pride...

Alex Mitchell

07 Nov 2019

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Garrick has chance to grasp Olympic berth

Maddie Garrick’s path towards fulfilling her Olympic dream has crystallised. The Shepparton basketball product and her Australian 3x3 teammates have snared the chance to qualify for next year’s Tokyo Olympics after FIBA cleared up the qualification...

Tyler Maher

07 Nov 2019

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Junior cricket | Under-16s round four day one results

Before cricket grounds across the region became soaked from the downpour of rain on Saturday, Cricket Shepparton’s under-16s were able to complete day one of round four action. The first round of two-day cricket had A-grade outfit Shepparton United...

Aydin Payne

06 Nov 2019

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Kyabram-born Danny O’Brien wins Melbourne Cup

Kyabram born and raised trainer Danny O’Brien has fended off the world’s best horses to claim Australia’s greatest race.

Alex Mitchell

06 Nov 2019

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Northern Rivers Youth Premier League representative squads announced

There is a strong representation of cricketers from the Goulburn Valley in the Northern Rivers Youth Premier League squads. Across the five squads, more than 30 junior stars ranging from as far as Euroa, Tocumwal and Rochester have been selected in...

Aydin Payne

04 Nov 2019

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Kyabram’s Nick Holman extends with Suns

Kyabram’s Nick Holman will write another chapter of his rags to riches AFL story, having penned a new two-year contract with the Gold Coast Suns. Holman, who was delisted by Carlton at the end of 2015, scratched and clawed his way back onto Gold...

Alex Mitchell

01 Nov 2019

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Junior Netball Development Academy Program extends its reach

AFL Goulburn Murray’s Junior Netball Development Academy Program will increase its reach next year. After under-12 and under-13 age groups took part in the inaugural year of the program this season, and under-14 section has been added. As well as...

Tyler Maher

01 Nov 2019

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Appeal against 18-match ban successful

An appeal by Rumbalara Football Netball Club to reduce an initial 18-week ban for one of its players has been successful. Earlier this month an under-17 player pleaded guilty at a Murray Football League independent tribunal to two charges of...

Tyler Maher

31 Oct 2019

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Get involved at Shepparton Cycling Club

Shepparton Cycling Club’s track season is in full swing and the organisation is encouraging all and sundry to join in the fun. The club trains every Tuesday from 4.30pm at the Packham St Velodrome, and all you need to take part is an eagerness to be...

Tyler Maher

31 Oct 2019

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Gallery - Australian Football Skool Shepparton Cup

Thousands of people descended upon McEwen Reserve at the weekend for the Australian Football Skool Shepparton Cup. News photographer Rodney Braithwaite was on hand to capture some of the action on the field between Shepparton Junior Soccer...

Tyler Maher

30 Oct 2019

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Tat Chat - Merrigum Golf

Squally weather provided the major challenge for Merrigum golfers on Saturday when they contested a stroke round for the Privilege Cup. While only a couple of showers dampened the afternoon, the strong winds persisted throughout and made good...

Shepparton News

29 Oct 2019