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Tongala, a town full of characters and heart

Just like big families, country towns have their own parade of unique characters and passions, buildings and histories — all united by a shared sense of pride and identity. This week, Holly Tregenza visits Tongala.

Holly Tregenza
Lifestyle

When smooth sailing hits rough seas you can’t jump overboard and swim away

SANDY LLOYD IS COPING WITH KARMA Why don’t children and pets require medical assistance at sensible times of the day or week? I mean, an easy-to-manage mid-morning on a Wednesday, or even a Monday afternoon. No, they choose to get sick or...

Shepparton News
Lifestyle

Fryers Street Food Festival is back again

The fourth annual Fryers Street Food Festival promises flavours from around the world. “The whole reason for an event like this is to showcase our town, bring the community together and enjoy what we have here all around us,” event...

Shepparton News
Lifestyle

Happy trails for St James and Devenish

Just like big families, country towns have their own parade of unique characters and passions, buildings and histories - all united by a shared sense of pride and identity. Over the past few months The News has visited communities near Shepparton to...

John Lewis
Lifestyle

What’s important in a dress is the woman who’s wearing it

SANDY LLOYD IS WONDERING WHY WE SAY YES TO THE DRESS My children used to roll their eyes when I said I was making a “quick trip to the supermarket”. They were well aware I would probably bump into someone I knew and would have a chat, so...

Shepparton News
Lifestyle

Fighting fit to face 50

Amidst the confusion and complex medical jargon during Diane Eddy’s first appointment with her surgeon, one phrase commanded her attention and was exactly what she needed to hear — “your breast cancer is curable’’. Those words...

Shepparton News
Lifestyle

Shining the spotlight on miscarriage

Each day 282 Australian women experience miscarriage. That’s about 103 000 a year. Yet pregnancy loss is shrouded in secrecy. Ladies, it’s time to talk, share stories and end the stigma. “Now that you’re married, when are you going to have...

Jessica Ball
Lifestyle

A home away from home for Mr Sheppy

If you want to win friends and influence people — buy an ice cream van. Dhami Singh has been selling ice cream and giving away smiles around Shepparton for 10 years. John Lewis finds out there’s more to Mr Sheppy than whipped cream and rocky...

John Lewis
Lifestyle

Give vegies the green light

“Eat your greens.” It’s a universal incantation belted across the dinner table by parents and care-givers alike, usually met with groans and eye-rolling from the recipient. When it comes to a well-rounded diet, meat and potatoes just don’t...

Liam Nash
Lifestyle

Our children bring us a lifetime of love and a world of worry

Sandy Lloyd can’t switch off her worry gene

Shepparton News
Lifestyle

A slice of happiness

What better way to accompany your company than with everybody’s favourite dough-based delicacy — pizza. There is something enchanting about picking and choosing the perfect garnishes, chopping and changing until the right flavour combination...

Liam Nash
Lifestyle

A high school reunion is a meeting of strangers with shared memories

On the invitation to my 20-year school reunion was the iconic opening line from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice

Shepparton News
Lifestyle

Looking sharp

Pardon the pun, but the humble cactus is enjoying a spike in popularity in modern gardens, homes and office spaces. Often only seen in dry, dusty desert scenes in old Hollywood western movies, the prickly plants are becoming the go-to statement...

Shepparton News
Lifestyle

Gone glamping

The backdrop of this vibrant glamping tent may be ever-changing, but it’s her colourful character that creates a welcoming space. It was on a girls’ trip that friends, often mistaken for sisters, Zowie Crump and Meg O’Sullivan dreamt up Cosy...

Jessica Ball
Lifestyle

Cheers to summer

Thirst quenchers are essential for keeping guests content. Nothing pairs better with great food and lots of laughter than a refreshing brew to sip on among good company. Ingrid Thomas from The Food Store in Shepparton gave her thoughts on what...

Liam Nash
Lifestyle

Life is too short for bad hair days so wake up and smell the hairspray

SANDY LLOYD KNOWS LOVE IS IN THE HAIR

Shepparton News
Lifestyle

Lady Boss weekend celebrates regional women

There are just two days left to secure tickets to this month’s Lady Boss Events in Shepparton, set to feature an informative panel of local women.

Tara Whitsed
Lifestyle

Colour spotlight

White might seem like a simple choice when deciding what colour to paint interiors. But in reality there is a plethora of options when it comes to this go-to hue. Standing in front of a wall of paint samples trying to select the perfect shade of...

Jessica Ball

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News

Body recovered from Lake Benalla - UPDATED

Benalla Police and SES are currently searching the Lake Benalla shoreline with an area from the Art Gallery around to the showgrounds taped off. We are waiting on Victoria Police to contact us with more information which we will share with you as...

Simon Ruppert
News

EMERGENCY WARNING: Nanneella, Strathallan

UPDATE, 2.50PM: Thirty-two vehicles are now responding to the fire which is still burning out of control.

Campaspe News
Sport

Shepparton boxer Dwight Ritchie dies aged 27 in training accident

Shepparton’s sporting community is in shock after boxer Dwight Ritchie died tragically on Saturday in a freak training injury. The 27-year-old was sparring with WBA Oceania middleweight champion Michael Zerafa in Melbourne, when he was struck with...

Alex Mitchell
News

Police investigate Cohuna woman’s death

POLICE have confirmed there are so suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a Cohuna woman.

Riverine Herald