Shepparton News
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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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‘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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Life of adventure
Captain Zac Williams will speak tomorrow at Anzac Day service
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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”.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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‘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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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Prep pals
Cousins begin school together, sharing excitement for new beginnings
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Maggie’s our miracle baby
Sarah and Leigh Forte call their daughter Maggie their “miracle baby”. Only weeks old, little Maggie was always going to be much loved by her family. But her arrival on New Year’s Day this year also heralded a new era for births in...
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Jody’s generous pet project
GV Boarding Kennels and Cattery owner provides free care for fire-affected animals with nowhere else to go.
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‘The smoke was like something from a volcano’
For Tatura CFA’s Sam Rennie, Friday, January 9 is a day she’ll never forget. “Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that ... I would be on the ground at a fire as catastrophic as Longwood,” she said. “No amount of training can prepare you for the...
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Learning the rules
Hidden in History is a weekly column that unearths the quirky, curious and sometimes eyebrow-raising tales from Shepparton’s past. Provided by the Shepparton Heritage Centre, these articles are rooted in fact — but told with a wink and a sense of...
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Region holds its breath
Greater Shepparton residents are being urged to take extra care as extreme heat and Catastrophic Fire Danger conditions force widespread changes to council services and transport across the region. Greater Shepparton City Council has confirmed several...
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Stand and deliver
Plenty of action-packed entertainment, charging bulls and rocking tunes drew large crowds to the Katamatite Rodeo on the weekend. The Katamatite Lions Club had been preparing for the rodeo for six months, and all its members’ hard work paid off at...
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A very happy new year
Thousands gathered at the Mooroopna Recreation Reserve on Wednesday, December 31, for the Mooroopna Rotary Club New Year’s Eve Festival. Mooroopna Rotary Club president Barbara Joyce said there was no trouble from the big crowd and everyone at the...
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Twins take separate paths
At Greater Shepparton Secondary College, the top 10 VCE students this year included a pair: twins Billy and Theo Kop. While schools often celebrate strong results, it’s not every day they get a two-for-one deal — academic excellence paired neatly with...
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Magnificent mural makes a statement in all caps
What began as a simple idea to reuse waste has blossomed into a bold celebration of colour, creativity and community connection. FamilyCare has proudly unveiled a vibrant new Eco Mural at its Sensory Garden. The project was made possible through a...
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The magic of Christmas
Four-year-old Luna Horne is a reminder that Christmas is found in small, happy moments. Here, Luna is dancing at Shepparton’s Carols by Candlelight. She’s lost in the music and magic of the night — a beautiful snapshot of the wonder that comes with...
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We’re dreaming of a quiet Christmas
Local emergency services share a Christmas wish this year, and a familiar one from past years. That wish is for everyone to stay safe. While the message may sound repetitive, it remains relevant given the festive season is a high-danger period for...
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Joy to the world
Elaine Avram is Kialla’s Mrs Claus. She doesn’t refer to herself that way, of course, but anyone who has taken a stroll through her festive front yard in the past 27 years would attest that there’s no-one more deserving of the title. “(The first...
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Painting with purpose
Caitlyn Panettieri was one of the many talented artists with works on display at the ConnectGV art exhibition this week.
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Bourn to be wild
Oscar Lambourn and Felix Odell go big for Old Students PAGE 42
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Proud as punch
Kobe Pryde can be proud of his debut fight. An 11-year-old juggling multiple sports, Pryde, who has trained at the Goulburn Valley Boxing Academy for four years, ventured north to the Gold Coast for his first official step in the ring. And to quote...
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Heart and Sol
By the time Sol Turner is 15, the minimum age to start an apprenticeship, he’ll already have 13 years experience on the tools. Not officially, of course – he’s only two. But try telling that to the internet. The nicknamed ‘ Baby Tradie’ is the...
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Nurses remembered
World War I nurses will be recognised with a new plaque that is being unveiled in Shepparton today at a Remembrance Day service. The plaque contains the names of 30 women who trained as nurses at Mooroopna Hospital before heading overseas and working...
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Ladies turn on the style for Oaks Day
Gale Hatton and Annette Sleeth were among the attendees showing off their vibrant outfits at the Shepparton Soroptimists’ lunch at the GV Hotel.
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Walking for life
Two thousand five hundred soles for 2500 souls; 2500 souls too many. The four pairs of runners Alan Thorpe will burn through on his walk from Ballarat to Canberra, will form part of what will be a powerful and emotional display of shoes at Parliament...
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Heading off the beaten track
Wilderness trips fund program that gives troubled youth a chance to connect
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Catching connections
Keen fisherman Ashley ‘Ash’ Ainsworth, who suffered a brain injury 33 years ago when he was 18, believes it takes people 10 years to get to know themselves again after acquiring such damage. With his love of fishing and a desire to meet and mingle...
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Love story reaches great heights
A celebratory kiss at the top of the Shepparton Tower seals another successful scaling of its 160 steps for the 90-plus-year-old Bettanins. Mario and Lina aren’t sure how many times they’ve climbed the iconic CBD landmark, but they’ve been doing it at...
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Cool Cats surprise reigning premiers
Mooroopna drew the short straw with an opening round match-up against reigning Haisman Shield premiers Waaia. But by the end of the one-day clash at Mooroopna, the Cats and their laser-like bowling attack had sprung a big upset on the Bombers. With...
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Justin has a second chance at life
By his own admission, Shepparton’s Justin Rooney thought he was bulletproof until an unexpected diagnosis brought him right back down to earth last year. Leading up to that life-altering day he learned he had bowel cancer at just 45 years old, in July...
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Youngsters are the stars of the show
The 149th Shepparton Agricultural Show has been hailed a success, with sunny weather, free entry for children and a full program keeping visitors entertained across two days. Attendance on October 10 and 11 was strong, with families enjoying...
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Reaching new heights
Shepparton’s Visy Stadium hosted WNBL powerhouses Bendigo Spirit and Southside Melbourne Flyers for a crackerjack game on Wednesday night.
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Making lanterns will be a highlight
Have you ever wondered what a mooncake tastes like? Or wanted to try making your very own Chinese lantern? Well, the GV Chinese Association has set up an event that will let the community do just that — and so much more. The Mid-Autumn Festival, also...
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Will you donate for Dixie?
Three-year-old cavalier-cross-springer spaniel is on the road to recovery, but the journey is not without its costs
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Zeus is into socialising
Say hello to Zeus, a gorgeous blue and white American Staffy with a heart as big as his smile At just over three years old, Zeus is a sweet, affectionate boy who is now looking for a forever home. Zeus is a well-mannered gentle giant, but due to his...
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Grand final glory
The Kyabram District League and Picola District Football Netball League crowned their premiers at the weekend. Murchison-Toolamba and Shepparton East secured top honours in the KDL while Katamatite and Katandra lifted the cups in the PDFNL.
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Compassion comes at a cost
What should be a moment of dignity for grieving families has turned into a contentious issue in Shepparton, with a local funeral director describing recent fines as “very disappointing”. Owen Mohan Funeral Directors, based on Nixon St, has found...
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Bears blitz Bombers
Under the radiant afternoon glow at Deakin Reserve on Sunday, Shepparton Notre Bears shone brightest. In the last match on Goulburn Murray Junior League grand final day, the Bears claimed a 12.5 (77) to 7.8 (50) victory against Echuca Murray Bombers...
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For Jay, Father’s Day is all about family
When Father’s Day rolls around, Jay Nash isn’t asking for much. “I just want to have a chilled-out day, spend time with family, and order pizza,” he said. His three daughters — Maisie, 8, Courtney, 6, and Tilly, 3 — are waiting to spring forth and...
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A huge helping of hope
It wasn’t just lunch, it was a movement. More than 1300 blokes — and a few women — packed Shepparton Showgrounds’ multipurpose pavilion on Friday, August 29, for the 2025 Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch, proving the event is far more than a meal. The...
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A toast to 12 unforgettable years
After 11 years of clinking glasses, rustic Italian flavours and countless friendships formed across its tables, Shepparton’s much-loved “little pocket of Italy” is preparing for a change of hands. Owners Gina Sozzi and Sam Scarpari, who have poured...
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Swans on song
It was Shepparton Swans’ swansong for the home and away season and boy did they finish on the highest note. As the Goulburn Valley League entered its final round, the top six positions seemed locked in place and, for all their efforts this season to...
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Meet Maisie, she’s a white-collar worker
Who needs an employee of the month when you’ve got an Office Dog of the Year? Mooroopna’s very own Maisie the Australian shepherd has become a finalist in the 2025 Oz Top Dog awards, representing Greater Shepparton in the hotly contested People’s...
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Blue steel
Shepparton United asserted its dominance over local rival Shepparton with a commanding second-half performance at Vibert Reserve at the weekend. Reds star Bryan Nyetam-Mawo shattered the 37-minute stalemate, only for Hassan Alhilfi to level the score...
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