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Amy Gillett Foundation general manager Melinda Jacobsen yesterday said the organisation hoped Scott Peoples' death would result in greater understanding between motorists and cyclists. Keenly awaiting the outcome of the first Victorian coronial inquiry into a cyclist's death since the foundation... Full Story

» Putting it together | 2 Photos
» Russia says uranium deal unaffected
» Australian economy 'may be holding up'

Grand final a case of deja vu

The Shepparton Netball Association Open 1 Grand Final will be a rematch from last year when City Notre Dame 1 plays Shepparton South Gold tomorrow. SCND defeated South 31-22 to capture the Open 1 premiership last year, one of numerous open grand finals the arch rivals have contested during the... Full Story

» State's best to battle in Shepparton | 1 Photo
» Illicit drugs policy is working: AFL
» Grella happy to move to English pastures

Some food for real thought

This week I took a left turn looking for a slice of meaning, and I ended up in a storybook valley somewhere in the hills. There were no eggs being thrown up there. This was the place you find in Microsoft picture galleries under ``Rustic Idyll'' or maybe ``Eden'' _ before we got chucked out for... Full Story

» A rule to fix it all | 1 Photo
» Star turn in supporting role | 1 Photo
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» Where are the all-level pollies when our fairness needs defending? | 8 Comments
Thursday, 28th August 2008

There are very few times indeed when I am not proud to be a northern Victorian. On Tuesday, a... More By: John

» A Plan for the Lake | 1 Comments
Wednesday, 27th August 2008

Rejecting my previous assertions about policy and a promise to spit, I now propose a grandiose... More By: duncan.wade@sheppnews.com.au

» LET THE GAME BEGIN | 2 Comments
Tuesday, 26th August 2008

REPUBLIC POLL DUPLICITOUS - MONARCHISTS CLAIM Republicans are holding up the 2007 ANU Australian... More By: dteas@hotmail.com

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» Dramatic early exit the best for all | 1 Comments
Thursday, 10th July 2008

Jana Rawlinson has a sore toe and won't be going to Beijing.It is sad for her but a relief to... More By: The Lip

» From atop of the Rock . . . by proxy | 0 Comments
Wednesday, 9th July 2008

I just had a phone call from my friend who had just made it to the top of Ayre's Rock and was... More By: Jo

» Tennis brats | 2 Comments
Wednesday, 13th February 2008

I can't contain myself any longer - what's happening to our young tennis players? I'm not talking... More By: Jo

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» OPERATION RAID COMES TO A CLOSE FOR ANOTHER YEAR | 1 Comments
Tuesday, 18th December 2007

Police Operation RAID (Rid All Impaired Drivers), an annual Traffic Operation which has been... More By: Sgt Marty Mclachlan

» Mummy i have dust in my eye? | 4 Comments
Tuesday, 20th November 2007

I found this story of one of my fave sites myextralife.com.Disneyland workers were recently... More By: David DIllon

» eGames Expo Melbourne November 16 -18 | 0 Comments
Monday, 12th November 2007

www.egamesexpo.com.auWhile i didn't give this much thought last year this year ill be atending... More By: David DIllon

Do you think the legal smoking age should be lifted to 21?

Ashley Gowty, 17, Shepparton No, because it really won't make much of a difference. Liz Robinson, 19, Shepparton Underage people are already smoking; it will have no effect. Emily Chase, 16, Shepparton No. It doesn't stop them from smoking now. Mark Zito, 30, Shepparton No...

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Dinner Plain

Legend has it that Dinner Plain was given its name by cattle drovers of last century who stopped for their midday dinner at this glorious spot in the mountains. Today you can still picnic on the grassy plains in summer with cattle for company. The village of Dinner Plain, nestled in the middle of the Great Alpine Road, 10 kilometres from the panoramic mountain views surrounding Mt Hotham, gives today's traveller the choice of outdoor recreation in all seasons.

Business Alliance for Local Living Communities

The Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, or BALLE, is the world?s fastest growing network of sustainable businesses committed to building local economies and transforming the community economic development field. BALLE is comprised of nearly 60 local networks of independent businesses in a variety of locales across the US and Canada, and represents more than 15,000 entrepreneurs

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COLIN STANTON'S 50TH BIRTHDAY PARTY, SHEPPARTON, SATURDAY

1. June, Colin, Val and Bill Stanton. 2. Colin and Val Stanton. 3. Val Stanton, Riley Williams, Colin Stanton, Layla Williams, Clint Cooney, Bill Stanton, June Stanton, Sarah Stanton, Tara Stanton and John Osborne. 4. Family and friends.View More

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Competition heating up

Annual singing contest GV Voice will be in full swing this week, with the final two heats to take place ahead of the final to be held in late September. The GV Hotel will host a heat for 18 to 25-year-olds in the Cabaret Room from 7pm on...View More

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Oakley to take blocks for Victoria

After a stellar month in the pool, Benalla's Julia Oakley has achieved her goal and will represent Victoria at the Pacific School Games in November. The 17-year-old swam three personal bests at the trials in Melbourne earlier this month _ in the...View More