PREMIUM Galleries Around town | Merv turns 90 By McPherson Media Group Jan 7, 2025 The birthday man Merv Cormick is celebrating big. Photo by Megan Fisher Merv Cormick has celebrated a milestone birthday. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content On Sunday, January 5, friends and family from across Australia joined together at the Peppermill in Shepparton for Merv’s 90th birthday. Just a month before, on December 5, 2024, Merv and his wife, Pam, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Surrounded by their kids, grandkids and friends, Merv celebrated the milestone birthday over lunch at the pub. News photographer Megan Fisher went to the celebration to capture the special moments. Merv and Pam Cormick celebrated with all of their friends. Photo by Megan Fisher Pam and Merv Cormick with their grandchildren. Photo by Megan Fisher Merv Cormick surrounded by his family members that came all the way from Queensland. Photo by Megan Fisher Merv Cormick with his brother, Bevil Cormick. Photo by Megan Fisher The couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in December. Photo by Megan Fisher Pam and Merv Cormick with their children and their partners. Photo by Megan Fisher Merv and Pam Cormick surrounded by their children, Colin, Steve and Pam Cormick. Photo by Megan Fisher News Shepp Speaks | What do you love most about playing cricket? News Student sketches name in the history books Sport Gallery | Junior Country Week gets under way By McPherson Media Group
Galleries Gallery | An evening of reflection by the lakeShepparton’s annual Community Candlelight Memorial brought together residents of all ages to quietly honour loved ones lost over the past year. By Megan Fisher
Galleries Gallery | Inside the grand opening of TerryWhite Chemmart SheppartonThe new store is officially open to serve the community in sickness and in health. By Taylah Baker, Megan Fisher
Galleries Young stars dazzle at deb ball A swirl of white silk and lace swept through Shepparton on Friday night as the Debutante Ball returned in style. By Pip Turton
Galleries A humble life celebrated and remembered at St Brendan’s Church.Members of St Brendan’s Church and surrounds attended the Requiem Mass to pay their respects to the late Pope Francis. By Rechelle Zammit