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‘World of pain’ for some Shepparton businesses despite step three

The news regional Victoria will reopen to step three has been met with mixed reactions from businesses in Greater Shepparton, with some labelling the announcement as “smoke and mirrors”.

Spencer Fowler Steen
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‘Unprecedented’ support package for Shepparton businesses

Shepparton businesses have mixed feelings about the Victorian Government’s announcement of the “biggest package of business support the state has ever seen”.

Spencer Fowler Steen
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Skipping COVID roadmap step a possibility, says premier

Regional Victorians could skip a step in the COVID roadmap if active case remain low, meaning patrons could also return to sit-down meals rather than the current takeaway and delivery options.

James Bennett
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Police return stolen war medals to proud Shepparton owner

When Kate Church realised her grandfather’s war medals had been stolen during a burglary at her Shepparton home, she never thought she would see them again.

Liz Mellino
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Maculata Place moves from isolation to active surveillance

Local aged care facility Maculata Place has received clearance to move out of isolation and into active surveillance.

Charmayne Allison
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More COVID-19 roadmap flexibility needed

Committee for Greater Shepparton says more flexibility is needed by the state government on its approach to reopening Victoria from coronavirus lockdown. 

James Bennett
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COVID-19 restrictions loosen from next Sunday for regional Victoria

Gatherings of up to five people will be allowed in outdoor public places while single parents and people living alone will be able to nominate a friend or family member to visit them, as part of eased restrictions.

Charmayne Allison
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This Father’s Day, Congolese refugee Patrick knows his children are finally safe

As a dad, Patrick Bulambo Lusagila has only one wish: To keep his children safe, always. But “safe” was something he hadn’t felt until just last year. Growing up in the Democratic Republic of Congo, war and terror darkened each waking hour. In 2009...

Charmayne Allison
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Lance Woodhouse’s Shepparton legacy

Not many in Shepparton can match the legacy of Lance Woodhouse, who, at 95 years of age has finally decided to let go of the reins and retire to spend more time with his wife of 72 years Wilma. John Lewis spoke to the man who helped give us Shepp Villages, Kialla Lakes and much more.

John Lewis
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Elderly victim extremely scared following violent Shepparton assault and robbery

A 75-year-old man who was assaulted and robbed in Shepparton on Saturday is said to be extremely scared for his safety, a court has heard.

Liz Mellino
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75-year-old assaulted in Shepparton daylight attack

A 75-year-old man was assaulted during a daylight robbery in Shepparton on Saturday morning.

Shepparton News
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Rates need to be addressed this election, ratepayers say

The October local government election may have found its pivotal theme in the form of rates. An open letter was signed by more than 80 Greater Shepparton ratepayers asking all council candidates to consider how it can create a fairer opportunity for residents.

James Bennett
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Possum skin cloak crowd-funded for indigenous cancer patients

Shepparton Yorta Yorta woman Leah Lindrea-Morrison knows how cancer can send a cold, biting chill through a community. Her experience has put her on a mission to give back to her community and bring some warmth to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer patients and their families in the region.

Madi Chwasta
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Shepparton man bailed following alleged aggravated burglary

A man allegedly forced entry into a home in Maude St, Shepparton and stole a number of electronic items and a handbag while the owners slept, a court has heard.

Liz Mellino
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Greater Shepparton residents continue to suffer financially

New data has revealed a growing number of regional Australians are in financial distress as a result of COVID-19. A study conducted by the Consumer Policy Research Centre revealed an alarming 63 per cent of people living in regional areas were...

Morgan Dyer
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Six-figure sum in Cobram cannabis raid

More than $100,000 worth of dried cannabis and cannabis plants was seized by police after a dramatic midnight arrest in Cobram on Tuesday.

Lachlan Durling
Virus updates

Greater Shepparton reports no new COVID-19 cases

Greater Shepparton has reported no new active cases of COVID-19. The region now has 17 active cases, as one case is no longer active and has been cleared from self-isolation.

Madi Chwasta
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Greater Shepparton records two new active COVID-19 cases, GV Health ‘pop-up’ testing in Tatura

Greater Shepparton has recorded two new COVID-19 cases, bringing the region’s total active cases 18.

Madi Chwasta

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COVID-19 restrictions loosen from next Sunday for regional Victoria

Gatherings of up to five people will be allowed in outdoor public places while single parents and people living alone will be able to nominate a friend or family member to visit them, as part of eased restrictions.

Charmayne Allison
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$23,128 party breach in Yarrawonga

A party in Yarrawonga on the weekend turned costly when local police intervened and issued 14 $1,652 fines totalling $23,128 for COVID infringements as police patrols beef up with a focus on a 24-hour response.

Yarrawonga Chronicle
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Skipping COVID roadmap step a possibility, says premier

Regional Victorians could skip a step in the COVID roadmap if active case remain low, meaning patrons could also return to sit-down meals rather than the current takeaway and delivery options.

James Bennett
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BREAKING: 50km border bubble to start Friday

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian will visit Albury tomorrow to announce further details about the return of the 50km border zone.

Yarrawonga Chronicle