Lifestyle Parenting in a pandemic - a free program A free parenting program aimed at helping protect children’s long-term wellbeing during COVID-19 restrictions has been launched by the Victorian Government. The program, designed by the international Triple P positive parenting program network is... John Lewis 16 hours ago 16 hours ago
Lifestyle Local spots the key during stage three lockdown | Reel Life A week can be a long time during a pandemic; so much change in such a short space of time. We in rural Victoria are under stage three lockdown — but, unlike lockdown mark one, this time we are still permitted some outdoor recreation such as... Shepparton News 06 Aug 2020 06 Aug 2020
Lifestyle Local spots the key during stage three lockdown | Reel Life A week can be a long time during a pandemic; so much change in such a short space of time. We in rural Victoria are under stage three lockdown — but, unlike lockdown mark one, this time we are still permitted some outdoor recreation such as... Shepparton News 06 Aug 2020 06 Aug 2020
Lifestyle Kialla mum tackles motherhood with Muddy Mitts Donna Trickey was dreaming of baby number five when a gentle push from husband Glenn kindled a different kind of love. “I wanted to have more babies and my husband said, ‘Don’t be ridiculous, we have four kids’. And I went, `Well, I... Jessica Ball 06 Aug 2020 06 Aug 2020
Word Girl Borders should never be closed to kindness and understanding SANDY LLOYD WANTS US TO BREAK DOWN SOME BARRIERS After four-and-a-half months working from home, I am finally back in the office. No-one forced me to come back. I could have stayed at home longer if I wanted to. But I knew for my mental wellbeing I... Sandy Lloyd 28 Jul 2020 28 Jul 2020
Lifestyle Moama Bakery launches new immune-system-boosting aloe vera bread On Tuesday morning Moama Bakery will start selling its newest, first of its kind, immune-boosting aloe bread. Daneka Hill 27 Jul 2020 27 Jul 2020
Lifestyle Kialla’s Joyce Noonan has painted 40 landscapes through lockdown When COVID-19 restrictions struck in March, many grappled with the long hours stuck indoors - but Kialla’s Joyce Noonan didn’t. The 81-year-old picked up her paint brush, and has since painted every single day, with about 40 completed landscapes to... Madi Chwasta 27 Jul 2020 27 Jul 2020
Lifestyle My Pet: A tale of puppy love When Sophie de Wys met Kellie McGrath, Poppi was part of the deal. The 24-year-old Shepparton woman said having the lovable Labrador in their lives had only strengthened their relationship.“I think you kind of see how one another reacts to... Jessica Ball 26 Jul 2020 26 Jul 2020
Lifestyle A day out to remember in Euroa Impacted by the summer’s bushfires and the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Euroa is the perfect destination for a guilt-free girls’ day out. From food to fashion, a road trip to the village is a fun way to support the local economy... Jessica Ball 16 Jul 2020 16 Jul 2020
Lifestyle Barbara Jean’s - Shepparton’s hidden gem Hidden in Broomfield St in the middle of Shepparton’s industrial area you will find a real gem. Walking through the doors of the original Shepparton Bakery you will now find Barbara Jean’s Crafts, Gifts, Wool and Cake Decorating Supplies. The... Morgan Dyer 15 Jul 2020 15 Jul 2020
Lifestyle Scrapbooking still in style We may well live in the age of digital storage but an old-fashioned method of preserving precious memories has never really gone out of style. Scrapbooking allows craft lovers to take their favourite photos and transform them into colourful and... Sharon Wright 15 Jul 2020 15 Jul 2020
Lifestyle Guide to a family day out in Kyabram Just a half-hour drive down the road from Shepparton, the town of Kyabram awaits you and your family. Morgan Dyer 09 Jul 2020 09 Jul 2020
Competition Survey winners Thank you to everyone who completed our survey on “How do you keep up to date with local news?” and congratulations to those who were lucky to win a three month, full digital subscription to The News: Neroli Cochrane, Shepparton Dean... Shepparton News 01 Jul 2020 01 Jul 2020
Lifestyle Big trip not on the cards yet | Reel life Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water, the COVID-19 virus has reared its ugly head and is once again threatening a second wave of lock-downs. I, like most others, thought we had dodged the worst of the pandemic, but the... Shepparton News 25 Jun 2020 25 Jun 2020
Opinion We have more to learn from animals than animals have to learn from us SANDY LLOYD IS TALKING TO THE ANIMALS Last week I heard a man on the radio describe the best thing that had happened to him all year. It wasn’t what you might think at this point in a year that’s been turned upside-down, first by... Sandy Lloyd 23 Jun 2020 23 Jun 2020
Lifestyle Rupert in the running to be Top Dog The Vaitohi family had no idea they would be inviting a thief into their home when they made a seemingly innocent decision in January, but they wouldn’t change it for the world. Lachlan Durling 18 Jun 2020 18 Jun 2020
Lifestyle Brave the cold, catch a fish | Reel Life For those who not only take their fishing seriously but also their literature, the poem that I misquoted last week was from former poet laureate John Mansfield, who was from England and died in the 1960s. Speaking of taking fishing seriously, you... Shepparton News 11 Jun 2020 11 Jun 2020
Lifestyle Who says a lizard isn’t cuddly? When you think of cute and cuddly pets reptiles are probably the last thing that spring to mind. But just ask Shepparton’s Jess Flegeltaub and she will tell you a very different story. The 21-year-old’s new companion is a four-month-old... Sharon Wright 10 Jun 2020 10 Jun 2020
Virus updates Two Shepparton workers test positive for COVID-19 A staff member at First Choice Liquor Shepparton and another at Shepparton Retirement Villages have tested positive for COVID-19. Spencer Fowler Steen 07 Aug 2020 07 Aug 2020
Virus updates Unilever Tatura worker tests positive for COVID-19 Unilever has confirmed a contractor based at its Tatura factory has tested positive for COVID-19. Madi Chwasta 06 Aug 2020 06 Aug 2020
News Three new COVID-19 cases recorded in Greater Shepparton Greater Shepparton has seven active cases of COVID-19. The increase in active cases comes as Victoria recorded 466 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. The overall total has increased by 416 with 50 cases being reclassified, mostly due to duplication... Shepparton News 08 Aug 2020 08 Aug 2020
News Face coverings mandatory in regional Victoria from Monday REGIONAL Victorians must wear a face covering when leaving their home from 11.59pm Sunday. Brayden May 30 Jul 2020 30 Jul 2020
