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Fryers Street Food Festival is back again

The fourth annual Fryers Street Food Festival promises flavours from around the world. “The whole reason for an event like this is to showcase our town, bring the community together and enjoy what we have here all around us,” event...

Shepparton News
Lifestyle

Stanhope’s Monster Garage Sale on again

Stanhope’s monthly Monster Garage Sale and mini swap meet is on again tomorrow. The event, which sees the town become a flurry of activity, will be taking over Birdwood Ave and is the perfect chance to offload a few things or pick up the perfect...

Shepparton News
Lifestyle

Supercross Tickets Competition Terms and Conditions

Supercross Tickets Competition Terms and Conditions 1. Instructions on how to enter and prize information forms part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in any competition is deemed as acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. 2. The...

Riverine Herald
Lifestyle

Happy trails for St James and Devenish

Just like big families, country towns have their own parade of unique characters and passions, buildings and histories - all united by a shared sense of pride and identity. Over the past few months The News has visited communities near Shepparton to...

John Lewis
Lifestyle

What’s important in a dress is the woman who’s wearing it

SANDY LLOYD IS WONDERING WHY WE SAY YES TO THE DRESS My children used to roll their eyes when I said I was making a “quick trip to the supermarket”. They were well aware I would probably bump into someone I knew and would have a chat, so...

Shepparton News
Lifestyle

Fighting fit to face 50

Amidst the confusion and complex medical jargon during Diane Eddy’s first appointment with her surgeon, one phrase commanded her attention and was exactly what she needed to hear — “your breast cancer is curable’’. Those words...

Shepparton News
Lifestyle

My Pet: A horse called Rain

“More carrots” is what Sandra Reece believes her horse Rain would say if she could speak. “She loves carrots, she’ll do anything for them,” Sandra said. “She’ll pull em out your pocket, She’ll smooch ya.“ A friend with whom...

Ilias Bakalla
Lifestyle

Adding a splash of colour to SAM

It took Melbourne-based artist Emily Ferretti 32 hours to complete her artwork Bent Trees on the Riverlinks drawing wall. The painting is the 37th to exhibit on the 4m x 12m wall and is inspired by her commute from Melbourne to her family’s hobby...

Ilias Bakalla
Lifestyle

Numurkah man recognised at the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards

In 1968 Mr Hamon’s contribution to the arts kicked off after being approached to help direct the Numurkah Singers’ production of Pink Champagne

Liz Mellino
Lifestyle

Shining the spotlight on miscarriage

Each day 282 Australian women experience miscarriage. That’s about 103 000 a year. Yet pregnancy loss is shrouded in secrecy. Ladies, it’s time to talk, share stories and end the stigma. “Now that you’re married, when are you going to have...

Jessica Ball
Lifestyle

Embrace your feelings and stay calm

The fast pace of the modern world throws up many challenges and can lead to outbursts of anger and frustration in our homes, workplaces, on the road and in social settings. But by accepting, understanding and acknowledging that we are human...

Shepparton News
Lifestyle

Get frocked-up for annual Oaks Day lunch

The Spring Racing Carnival is not just about horse racing; for many women it’s really about the fashions. A day at the races is a good reason to slough off the comfy trackies and shapeless jumpers that have been keeping everyone warm through the...

Shepparton News
Lifestyle

A home away from home for Mr Sheppy

If you want to win friends and influence people — buy an ice cream van. Dhami Singh has been selling ice cream and giving away smiles around Shepparton for 10 years. John Lewis finds out there’s more to Mr Sheppy than whipped cream and rocky...

John Lewis
Lifestyle

Give vegies the green light

“Eat your greens.” It’s a universal incantation belted across the dinner table by parents and care-givers alike, usually met with groans and eye-rolling from the recipient. When it comes to a well-rounded diet, meat and potatoes just don’t...

Liam Nash
Lifestyle

A guide to finding the perfect swimsuit for you

Step one to achieving a bikini body, is putting on a bikini. But in reality, standing next-to-naked in a changing room trying on swimwear can be an experience riddled with insecurity. If this description sounds familiar, business owner Nicole...

Shepparton News
Lifestyle

“Find the Ball” Competition – Terms and Conditions

The promoter is McPherson Newspapers Pty Ltd (ABN 89 004 552 794) of 7940 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kialla VIC 3632 (“Promoter”), trading as Shepparton News. Entry into the competition will be by Valid Entry, accepted between 01 April 2019 and 23...

Shepparton News
Lifestyle

A cheeky cocktail

There’s nothing quite as a refreshing as a cider on a hot summer’s day … until you try a cider cocktail. Adding sweetness or bitterness, cider is a great but often forgotten cocktail ingredient. So why not up your mixology game with a little...

Shepparton News
Lifestyle

Our children bring us a lifetime of love and a world of worry

Sandy Lloyd can’t switch off her worry gene

Shepparton News

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Schools safe after lockdown across Shepparton

Police have confirmed a number of schools across Shepparton are currently in lockdown. Investigations are ongoing. More to come

Shepparton News
Sport

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
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New school name, uniform and logo announced

Greater Shepparton Secondary College has been announced as the official name for the region’s new secondary school.

Ashlea Witoslawski
Riverine Herald

Echuca man arrested over wild car chase through five towns

A CAR ran headfirst into another vehicle in Echuca while allegedly driving at dangerous speeds, at times on the wrong side of the road while fleeing from police through five towns yesterday. Police from nine towns were involved in trying to corner...

Ivy Jensen