The Shepparton Gift edged out three long-standing Victorian events to claim Meeting of the Year at the VRTA’s night of nights on May 27 — putting the Goulburn Valley firmly back on the athletics map. The Shepparton Gift, named after illustrious Indigenous athlete and Yorta Yorta man George Nelson, was rebooted earlier this year following … [Read more…]
State Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe says she and Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell are planning to make a point to both the Victorian and federal governments over the need for the bypass, hinting that it could include a public protest involving the transport industry. “If you sit back and let things go … [Read more…]
Opinion: The introduction of a fleet of missile-armed patrol boats to the Royal Australian Navy forms a lethal and agile component of the DSR’s strategy of deterrence, writes defence consultant and former naval officer Duncan MacRae. Recently, I observed that the Australian National Audit Office’s (ANAO) latest audit report of the Hunter Class frigate program … [Read more…]
Sister Patricia Bartley (also formerly known as Sister Edward) passed away peacefully on Monday, May 22, aged 92. Sister Pat entered the profession of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart (often called the Josephites or Brown Joeys) on January 6, 1954. The religious order was founded by Saint Mary MacKillop. She taught … [Read more…]
The Andrews Labor Government is offering grants to TAFEs and learning providers across Victoria, modernising training for the next generation of Victorian agricultural professionals. Minister for Agriculture Gayle Tierney today announced the 13 projects approved for funding as part of the Government’s $15 million Agriculture TAFE and Training Fund. The funding will deliver projects that … [Read more…]
Violence broke out in mid-April between the Rapid Support Forces of General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and the military government led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who himself had led a coup against the western-backed government of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok in 2021. The conflict has forced more than a million people to flee their homes … [Read more…]
Dr Michele Bruniges AM has been appointed as the new Chair of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). AITSL provides national leadership in promoting excellence in the profession of teaching and school leadership. Dr Bruniges has dedicated more than 40 years to education as a teacher and policymaker, most recently leading the … [Read more…]
Carefully designed and crafted to represent Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley, this wooden jigsaw includes 114 unique pieces. The puzzle’s uniquely shaped ‘whimsy’ pieces include fruit, animals, vehicles and more. Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, said the jigsaw was a vibrant celebration of our region which highlighted the bold and independent community of Shepparton … [Read more…]
Dinali Keroma, a son of Dual Keroma, winning his maiden at start two over the Gosford 388m in 22.20. New South Wales Central Coast husband and wife training team, Ray and Susan Pitstock will return to their home track on Tuesday night with the same greyhounds that saw the veteran breeders, owners, and trainers take … [Read more…]
Restoration of the Old Goulburn River bridge has divided Mitchell Shire councillors. By Jordyn Grubisic Borrowing $3.5 million to restore Seymour’s historic Old Goulburn Bridge proved to be a divisive issue at Mitchell Shire Council’s special meeting to pass its 2023-24 Budget. Cr David Lowe submitted an amendment to the Budget to change the council’s … [Read more…]