Shepparton News
Another sensational show
Attendance was strong and the number of entries in the arts and crafts impressive at the 150th edition of the Shepparton Show. Shepparton Agricultural Society secretary Julie Winch was particularly pleased to see more students engaging with the arts...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
‘Great outcome’
Local advocates who have campaigned for an integrated cancer centre at GV Health have welcomed the announcement from the Victorian Coalition that it would fund the development if elected in November. Shane O’Sullivan, who survived prostate cancer,...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
School has a new mane attraction
As Shepparton Christian College students headed for the gates after the bell rang to signal the end of Term 3, art teacher Philip Hickingbotham headed towards the stadium. But nonetheless, he was still reaching for the paintbrush. The teacher, also...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Double strike at GV Health
Doctors and allied health workers at GV Health joined statewide industrial action yesterday, with both groups calling for safer working conditions and better pay. For the first time in more than 25 years, Victorian doctors took part in a fourhour work...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Woman taken to hospital after car flips
One side of part of Shepparton’s main street was closed on Monday, September 28, after a car flipped. Police said the blue Toyota sedan was travelling south on Wyndham St when it left the road, hit a sign, and then side-swiped a tree, causing it to...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Fans gear up for grand occasion
Local supporters Tania Young and Graham Ferguson leave no doubt where their allegiances lie ahead of tomorrow’s AFL grand final
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Premiership Pies
A relentless Euroa defence weathered Mooroopna’s second-half storm on Sunday to clinch a second Goulburn Valley League A-grade flag in three years.
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Greater Shepparton has a new mayor
Geoff Akers has been elected unopposed as the new mayor of Greater Shepparton. Rod Schubert has been elected as deputy mayor. Each will serve a oneyear term. “It’s a real privilege to have the opportunity to serve as mayor,” Cr Akers said. In his...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Bears advance to the big dance
Shepparton has booked its Goulburn Valley League grand final ticket to play against Echuca on Sunday after a 72-point rout of Kyabram. It was typical finals football weather on Sunday, as a warm sunny spring sky covered the playing surface at Deakin...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
‘Worst it’s ever been’
Shepparton glazier Peter Shield is already working 14-hour days to keep up with demand, and he fears things are set to get worse. The North Vic Glazing owner said five or six glaziers in the Shepparton region would likely retire within the next five...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Showdowns set
The Picola and District League’s grand final picture is complete, with Waaia and Katamatite advancing to the senior football decider following contrasting preliminary final victories. Waaia was the first side to punch its ticket, producing a...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
‘It’s a lot more difficult to get on your feet’
Second-year Shepparton apprentice Brock Hood spends almost half his pay on rent, leaving little room to save. “It’s a lot more difficult to get on your feet,” he said. “When you’re losing a fair amount of your wage to rent, you can’t have some of the...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Peter’s flowers are forever
Miley Cyrus sang that she could buy herself flowers, but Shepparton’s Peter Halliday goes one better and makes himself flowers. Well, they’re not actually for him, but the skilled craftsman has used his unique skills to make thousands of metal blooms...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
‘We knew straight away’
Two people in their 80s have died and three people are in Melbourne hospitals following a two-car collision near Tatura on Saturday. Police say the collision occurred at the intersection of Hooper and Merrigum-Ardmona Rds about 4.30pm on Saturday,...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Shaw at double
Shepparton Cycling Club prodigy Isla Shaw dominates state titles
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Reaching out to help
Homelessness is a significant issue within the local community, and last week the Salvation Army held two events in Greater Shepparton to promote awareness of the problem. On Friday, August 7 the ‘Walking Home’ event at Victoria Park Lake welcomed...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Boss with a heart of gold
Stigma, low skill, undesirable tasks and often ‘just a job’ — these are common perceptions of aged care workers and their roles. But Jo Griffin would argue the reality is the opposite. Her team is trained to notice when something is wrong, long...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Briana relights her fire
“When was the last time you picked up your guitar?” For local singer-songwriter Briana Lee, it was that simple question that pushed her back towards her passion. After years away from the spotlight, she is returning to the stage to sing her new...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Three crashes, five years and still no action
On a bitterly cold and foggy Saturday morning on July 18, Murchison resident Melissa Thomas lay awake in bed beside her husband, Glen, looking forward to a quiet weekend. Then came a deafening bang. The kind of noise that instantly sends a wave of...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Goal-Schorah leads title charge for Suns
The GV Suns took a major step towards automatic promotion and a giant leap on the journey towards potential Victorian Premier League glory with a 2-1 victory over Springvale White Eagles in round 22. Just five games of the campaign remain as the boys...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
A million reasons to celebrate
Shepparton Foodshare’s Make a Meal Of June, established in 2017, commemorated its 10th anniversary by sharing the news that it had raised a staggering $1 million in community support.
Read Full Story (Page 1)
They’re creepy and they’re kooky
Notre Dame College has put the finishing touches on its frightfully entertaining production of The Addams Family. The school’s latest production runs from Thursday, July 23 to Saturday, July 25.
Read Full Story (Page 1)
We’re buried under a mountain of paperwork
Luca Damianopoulos, Hazel Sherin and Jemma Scott with some of the thousands of paper cranes made in the name of peace by students at All Saints Anglican School Shepparton
Read Full Story (Page 1)
‘They just kept coming’
Just when Ellie Ioranni thought her miniature dachshund Peppa had finished giving birth, another puppy appeared. Peppa’s labour began at 3.18am on June 30. By 8.50am, convinced it was over, Ms Ioranni finally ducked into the shower. Seconds later,...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
The healing power of painting
Her art began as a way to breathe again. Now it helps others breathe too. By day, Dr Shiromali (Shiro) Ekanayake listens to some of the community’s most difficult stories. By night, the grief she absorbs catches up to her and that’s when she reaches...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Jaw-dropping display
A jaw-dropping dinosaur and fossil program livened up the school holidays at Mooroopna Library on Friday, July 3. The Museums Victoria Pop-Up Museum offered visitors an opportunity to get up close to prehistoric exhibits and fossil replicas from...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
‘One less thing to worry about’
“Would you like a night off cooking?” It’s a simple question, but one that’s making a real difference for families at Gowrie Street Primary School in Shepparton. Spearheaded by lunch program co-ordinator Chelsea Smith, the school’s free hot dinners...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Proudly flying the flag
Friends Ryker Cottrell, 7, and Alex Fiorenza, 7, were among the crowd cheering on the Socceroos at the Shepparton Showgrounds on Friday
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Helping families in need for 43 years
Wendy Hunt has been recognised for her decades of volunteer work at GV Pregnancy and Family Support Service
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Dressed up for Elijah
Staff at GV Vets don costumes to honour the memory of colleague’s baby who died of a heart condition
Read Full Story (Page 1)
It’s a wonderful life
Yvonne Austin’s driver’s licence might be faded, but she continues to shine bright. You couldn’t wipe the smile off Yvonne’s face as she celebrated 100 years of what she calls a “lovely, beautiful, wonderful” life. “One hundred years is a big...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
History unveiled
From births to broken bones, crises to recoveries, countless lives have been touched by GV Health throughout its 150year history. To mark the milestone, a commemorative book tracing the health service’s journey from a small riverside hut in Mooroopna...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Salvos’ store now bigger and better
For years, volunteers at Mooroopna's Salvation Army op shop have watched quality donations pile up faster than they could find room for them. An expansion opening on Friday, June 13, however, will allow stock to get to the shelves and to the public...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Cold, wet and wonderful
The Northern Victorian Sled Dog Club Classic ran from Saturday, June 6 to Monday, June 8 over the King’s Birthday long weekend at Moira Park Scout Camp. The races started early in the morning so the dogs could compete without overheating. The early...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Grand day, great cause
With the support of the parents’ club and school community, Tallygaroopna Primary School held its annual Biggest Morning Tea on Monday, June 1. The occasion, combined with Grandparents’ Day, saw students welcome their grandparents and special friends...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Sister Agnes says goodbye
After a decade of shaping young lives in Shepparton, the heartbeat behind one of the region’s most transformative programs for Indigenous children is preparing to leave the Gowola Homework Club and return to Melbourne. On Tuesday, May 26 Sister Agnes...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Special event you won’t want to miss
Couples can prepare to be swept off their feet this Sunday when the Goulburn Valley Wedding Expo brings together an array of wedding inspiration and local vendors under one roof. The event is the brainchild of the Goulburn Valley Wedding Collective, a...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Going once, going twice...
For six years now, East Shepparton Bowls Club has hosted a Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser to support the Cancer Council, and this year was no exception. On Friday, May 22 the club held its Biggest Morning Tea, welcoming a record-breaking 261 guests,...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
‘It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’
Works by Picasso, Dalí and Matisse that were once displayed in a New York living room are now hanging in Shepparton. Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso opens at Shepparton Art Museum on Saturday, May 23, giving locals the chance to see paintings and...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Roadworks are bad for business
The Carrington Hotel is a popular place to stay and eat in Shepparton, but since April, its normally full restaurant has barely had a table or two full at lunchtime. The roadworks on Wyndham St and Hayes St have all but isolated The Carrington Hotel,...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Police warn thieves: ‘Your time is up’
A forum will be held in Shepparton following a rise in retail crime, including theft, aggression directed at workers and repeat offending in the Goulburn Valley. The aim of the retail crime forum is to bring Victoria Police, local retailers and key...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Magical sea of pink and teal
The community rallied in tutus and tights for the annual Mother’s Day Classic at Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton on Sunday, May 10. The fun run to raise money and awareness for breast and ovarian cancer research and treatment was another success, with...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
There’s nothing like a mother’s love
New mum Kyra Mutton reflects on her “life-changing” motherhood journey ahead of her first Mother’s Day.
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Driving Miss Daisy
Women drove everyone wild(ly dressed) — in costume and character — as nearly 200 participants in the Florence Thomson Tour matched their outfits to the era of their classic cars on the weekend. Around 100 vehicles, which were at least 25 years old...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Help is coming from everywhere
You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours: an English saying, an Aussie institution. In the BlazeAid camps across the country, a trend is emerging among international backpackers who’ve discovered through social media networks that, if they volunteer...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Remembering fallen mates
The watch that Paul Cale wears on his wrist is a constant reminder of those he knew who were killed in action in Afghanistan. While the morning was still in darkness at the Shepparton Anzac Day dawn service, the retired army sergeant read 15 names of...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Life of adventure
Captain Zac Williams will speak tomorrow at Anzac Day service
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Special roadside delivery
Under the glow of a full moon and the dim light of a car door, Tayla Cicolini and Jack Pyle welcomed their son, Jimmy, into the world on a quiet roadside in Tallygaroopna, in an arrival just as dramatic as it was unforgettable. Baby Jimmy arrived on...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Cracking down on worst family violence offenders
Worst offenders under intense police watch One of Victoria’s most prolific family violence offenders lives in Shepparton, as police intensify monitoring of 30 high-risk perpetrators responsible for more than 1000 offences in total, with dozens of...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Rodeo rides into town with roaring crowds
Local pride, packed stands and a shared love of rodeo brought the community together at the Shepparton Rodeo on Friday night. From families lining the rails to riders giving it their all, our photographer Rechelle Zammit captured a night where...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Storage unit burglaries
People are being urged to check their storage units following a spate of burglaries at storage facilities in Shepparton. Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit is investigating the incidents, which are believed to have taken place over the past six...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Great Friday for Bears
GVL action returned with a bang at Deakin Reserve on Friday night. Shepparton was too strong for Shepparton United in the seniors football while the reigning A-grade netball premiers escaped with the narrowest of victories.
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Something bunny’s going on
Zali Cobbledick, 4, and Isabelle Brown, 4, are among thousands of local children counting the days until Sunday. The News wishes all its readers a happy and safe Easter (and fingers crossed for some tasty treats).
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Stopping all stations
St Brendan’s is putting on its annual theatrical production of the Stations of the Cross, a 14-step Catholic devotion commemorating the final day of Jesus Christ’s life on Earth.
Read Full Story (Page 1)
All together now
Converge on the Goulburn was a fabulous success once again. Attendees flocked to Victoria Park Lake in Shepparton on Saturday, where they enjoyed live music, food and a bouncy castle, and had the chance to see inside some emergency vehicles. The...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
All smiles at Banmira’s Harmony Day celebration
With plenty of food, paint and joy, the students of Banmira Specialist School spent the afternoon of Friday, March 20, celebrating the diversity that brings so much vibrancy to their community. “We’re putting a lot of effort into making Banmira a...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
One phone call changed Nora’s life
A surprise phone call, a last-minute flight and a reunion at a hospital door led to a life-changing moment for Shepparton’s Nora McCarthy 20 years ago. In 1989, Nora had a pregnancy test and realised there was blood in her urine. Doctors told her the...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Everything old is new again
Judith Roberts is one of many creative locals choosing to reuse, recycle and repurpose all manner of items. She says it helps save money and avoids “cluttering up the planet”.
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Mal thought his home was safe. Then the fire turned
A spiked creature ambles unbothered across a hilly field that has returned to green in Tarcombe, between Ruffy and Longwood in Victoria’s Strathbogie Shire. While the echidna, an insectivore, digs its snout into the earth foraging for and finding no...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Roaring into the new year
Despite it being the Year of the Horse, Shepparton came alive with a roar. On Saturday, February 28, the community flocked to Riverlinks Eastbank to ring in the Lunar New Year with a cultural and creative spectacle, hosted by the Goulburn Valley...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Queens of the road
It’s International Women’s Day on Sunday. To celebrate, the women of GV Social Riders hit the region’s roads in a display of power, strength and friendship.
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Cats spring a surprise
Back-to-back premiers. That’s the honour Mooroopna Cricket Club’s senior women can lay claim to after stunning the undefeated Nagambie in Sunday’s Cricket Shepparton Women’s grand final. The Cats did the double on the back of a superb bowling...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
High five from the heart
Leaving your child at daycare for the first time can be a difficult step, but with some help from the Shepparton Retirement Village Crafting Group, parents and children can feel connected no matter how far apart they are. The ‘pocket hugs’ were an...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
‘I was put here at the exact right time’
The Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence has appointed Ange Burt, a Palawa woman from Tasmania, as its first Indigenous chief executive. Ms Burt started her working life as a teacher, a job she had always wanted to do. The profession took her across...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Trucks have starring role
Lights, camera, camouflage. After four years sitting idle in Murchison, two hulking relics of American military muscle have been given their next mission: to appear in an upcoming film. It’s a plot twist owner and local collector Jim Robinson didn’t...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Mum’s school bus fears
Kialla’s Ally Powell is concerned free travel for under-18s means her kids could be left stranded after school.
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Everlasting love
Joan and Don Horsey call February “our month”, with this February proving to be an extra special one as they celebrate 70 years of marriage. The Kialla couple celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary on Wednesday, February 11, before Don...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
We are the Navy Blues
The Blues well and truly came to town last week, with Carlton players Nic Newman, Hudson O’Keeffe, Will Hayward and Campbell Chesser dropping in to Congupna Primary School to give students a footy experience they won’t soon forget. The visit turned...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Fixing it right for five decades
For decades, the machinery of the Goulburn Valley has had a dependable constant behind the scenes: Daryle Bell. Known for his expertise in repairing pumps, electric motors and industrial equipment, Mr Bell has spent a lifetime keeping businesses,...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Courageous Caleb
Before December 20, 2025, Shepparton nine-yearold Caleb Collyer rarely stayed still. A lover of basketball, karate, Muay Thai and other sports, he expected to spend his school holidays on the move. But instead, on the first day of the break, a...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
SAM secures blockbuster show
Just when it seemed Shepparton Art Museum had reached its pinnacle, it reached higher still, set to welcome Picasso, Matisse and other giants of modern art. Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso from Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki opens at SAM on May...
Read Full Story (Page 1)
Prep pals
Cousins begin school together, sharing excitement for new beginnings
Read Full Story (Page 1)