News Monday bulletin By Djembe Archibald Mar 4, 2024 Monday bulletin: New site for asbestos disposal. Photo by Ray Sizer Good morning Shepparton. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content It’s Monday, March 4 and there’s some great stories for you to kick off your week. Greater Shepparton City Council has opened a new asbestos disposal point at Cosgrove Landfill, designed to safely dispose of small amounts of packaged, non-friable asbestos waste. The Bureau of Meteorology’s long-range forecast shows most of Australia has at least an 80 per cent chance of above-average temperatures this autumn. This week’s Pics From The Past features the Shepparton Agricultural High School, which was established in 1909. Want to catch up on the latest in sport? Head to the sport section of the website or app to catch up on the weekend’s games. For all this and more, have a read of the latest News online or in print. You can also sign up to our various newsletters, or download the Shepparton News app, to hear from us more directly. Is the forecast foreshadowing a sunny or rainy week? Let’s take a look. The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a sunny day with a zero per cent chance of rain. Temperature-wise, it is expected to reach 29℃ during the afternoon before cooling off slightly, being 18℃ at 11pm tonight. The UV Index will reach an extreme 10 in the early afternoon. News Postal Bike charity ride raises money for Echuca Regional Health News Water is top drop for Tongala’s kinder News The Seymour Alternative Farming Expo is back By Djembe Archibald Journalist
News Rainfall brings relief with water restrictions liftedStage two water restrictions have been lifted in Violet Town and Euroa. By Contributed
News Benalla volunteers receive first aid training to enhance their skills and support night shelterThe Benalla Homelessness Response Group recently linked up with The Centre and Waminda Community House to deliver first aid training to volunteers from its Welcome Place Night Shelter. By Benalla Ensign
News Violet Town’s Killing Heidi lands in Triple J’s Hottest 100 of Australian songs“I always think it’s my secret weapon, coming from a tiny town like Violet Town.” By Grace Carter
News Avenis Energy plans a 120MW battery system near Benalla, with more projects across Victoria and NSW.
News Victoria's $964 million road maintenance program wraps up, with 40,000 potholes fixed and major highways revamped
News A Sri Lankan lunch with authentic recipes and a special guest speaker made for a delightful afternoon at Thoona CWA.