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Murphy the magician puts England in a tail-spin

Todd Murphy etched his name into the storied annals of World Cup folklore overnight as part of a stunning - and ultimately match-winning - 10th wicket partnership for Australia. Facing old rival England for a spot in the knockout stage of the...

Tyler Maher
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Shepp News GVBBL Podcast | Episode 2

The Shepp News GVBBL Podcast is back for another episode, with former local fantasy sports champion Ash Williamson joining Tyler Maher and Alex Mitchell in the studio. On the agenda this week is assessing how to navigate a Vic Super Slam and...

Tyler Maher
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Shepp News GVBBL Podcast | Episode One

The Shepparton News sports team has stepped into the world of podcasting. With the Goulburn Valley Bush Bash League beginning on Sunday, join Tyler, Alex and Aydin to chat everything GVBBL Fantasy as they attempt to help you win a $500 Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety voucher.

Tyler Maher
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Smoke haze delays Goulburn Valley tennis tournament

The thick smoke haze lingering over Greater Shepparton has forced a local tennis tournament to take preventative action today. The Goulburn Valley JT/AMT Championships - which began at the Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club this morning - suspended play at...

Tyler Maher
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Special link established between Lachie’s Legacy and local track

Just before 7.06 pm on Monday, December 2, a contingent of family and friends were celebrating the first victory of greyhoun0d 0Lachie’s Legacy. The momentous win came at Shepparton, in the first race of the 12-race meeting, leaving a special...

Aydin Payne
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Bowls tidbits

“It was an outstanding finish. I don’t think we could have dreamed of that ending in the lead-up,” MBC sports venue manager Zane Mikin-Laurie told the Riverine Herald

Alex Mitchell
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PDFNL | 2019 best and fairests

BERRIGAN Gun talent Harley Middleton claimed a second best-and-fairest for the Saints with a strong season in the midfield and up forward. He beat runners-up Will Robinson and Adam Way to add this year’s award to his 2016 triumph. Rorri Phibbs...

Alex Mitchell
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Kyabram District League | List of club best and fairest winners

ARDMONA One of the best performers of the year at the Bush Cats was Caine Atkinson and the silky mover was awarded the club’s best-and-fairest. And Darci Sharp enjoyed an impressive year on the court, taking out the A-grade netball award. AVENEL...

Aydin Payne
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Former Cricket Shepparton export hits special Super Slam century

Former Karramomus and Old Students batsman James Billington was the star of the show in Prahran’s recent win in the Victorian Super Slam competition. Billington crunched a mesmerising 112 off 58 deliveries in the Prahran True Blues’ 143-run...

Aydin Payne
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Melbourne City hits Shepparton for double-header

Footballing cream was on show at McEwen Reserve on Saturday, as the Sky Blue freight train that is Melbourne City rolled through town. Playing a National Youth League and a W-League fixture, the Citizens produced an undefeated day and did not...

Alex Mitchell
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Inaugural GVBBL draft sets franchise squads up for success

The inaugural Crane Aid Goulburn Valley Bush Bash League draft was held yesterday at Shepparton’s Sherbourne Terrace Hotel, with all four franchises compiling stellar lists ahead of the beginning of the fledgling competition early in the new year...

Tyler Maher
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Wanganui Park Secondary College claims second successive state crown

A school cricket dynasty in the making notched its second successive state title this week. The Wanganui Park Secondary College Year 8 girls’ squad reigned supreme at the School Sport Victoria State Cricket Championships on Tuesday, defending...

Tyler Maher
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Shepparton News in the running for awards

The Shepparton News sports team is once again in the running to be recognised at the AFL Victoria Media Awards.

Shepparton News
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Inaugural Goulburn Valley Bush Bash League draft begins

The Goulburn Valley Bush Bash League draft is under way at the Sherbourne Terrace Hotel in Shepparton. The Cobram Panel Works Panthers snared Essendon’s Isaac Willett with the first pick of proceedings, with the Hurley’s Hotel Hounds following in...

Tyler Maher
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Melbourne City to tackle Adelaide United in Shepparton

Tomorrow’s weather might look a touch grey, but Shepparton will be Sky Blue, as Melbourne City heads to McEwen Reserve for a must-see double-header. The Citizens’ National Youth League team will kick off proceedings against Brisbane Roar at...

Alex Mitchell
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Echuca’s Brodie Kemp headed to Carlton

As Echuca’s Brodie Kemp stood on the Marvel Stadium stage next to Carlton co-captain Patrick Cripps, it appeared the Blues had just drafted a clone of their midfield colossus. Standing every bit as tall and donning the same haircut, the Bendigo...

Alex Mitchell
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Excitement at fever pitch ahead of GVBBL draft

The inaugural Goulburn Valley Bush Bash League draft is just days away, and the excitement surrounding the fledgling franchise cricket venture has been building to a crescendo.

Tyler Maher
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Another eventful week at men’s Hill Top golf

Alex Bell was a runner-way winner on Saturday, winning the stableford competition with 44 points. Playing off a 22 handicap, Bell scored five four-point holes but, amazingly, had misses on the second and fourth holes and still turned with 22 points...

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Shepparton man identified as victim of fatal crash

A 33-year-old Shepparton man has been identified as the victim of Monday’s fatal collision in Arcadia.

Liz Mellino
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Fatal collision in Arcadia

A driver has died following a collision with a truck in Arcadia this morning.

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Hume Freeway closed, near Wangaratta

The Hume Freeway is closed towards Melbourne, just outside of Wangaratta, due to a truck rollover. Emergency services are on site. Motorists are advised to detour at the Great Alpine road exit to get back on to the Hume Freeway. Northbound lanes...

Simon Ruppert
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23 with three months to live

“The year looked so promising for me.“ This is how Johnathon Bentancourt saw his future before doctors told him he had just a few months left to live.

Morgan Dyer