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Hakeem al-Araibi’s speaks of ordeal

Following Hakeem al-Araibi’s return to Australia yesterday from arrest and incarceration in Thailand, former Goulburn Valley Suns coach Nick Kalafatis said news of the release gave him goosebumps and he thanked everyone involved in the effort to have Mr al-Araibi freed.

Myles Peterson

Woman remanded over alleged arson

A woman, 34, appeared before Shepparton Magistrates’ Court yesterday facing aggravated burglary and arson charges.

Myles Peterson

Police to host road trauma forum in Tatura

Following a number of fatal collisions in and around the Tatura region this year, Victoria police is hosting a forum for residents on Thursday.

Myles Peterson

Kialla family faces heartbreaking decision over pet dog

The members of a Kialla family are devastated after authorities told them they will have to surrender their daughter’s companion dog Snoop to be euthanased, despite having witnessed no evidence of dangerous behaviour.

Myles Peterson

Seed Force opens $4 million facility

International exporter Seed Force opened its new advanced facility at Future Ct, Shepparton, this month, following a $4million investment.

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Greater Shepparton City Council consultation process flawed

Residents and business owners have criticised Greater Shepparton City Council’s consultation process about upgrades to the intersection at Balaclava, Verney and New Dookie Rds, and Hawdon St.

Myles Peterson

Victoria police brief stakeholders on new body cameras

Victoria Police gave a comprehensive briefing yesterday on the technology, use, rules and regulations of personal body cameras.

Myles Peterson

Recall: Year-12 graduate develops clever memory app

While most of us were enjoying our summer holidays, recent Year 12 graduate Gavin Douch was starting his first business and building his first piece of commercial education software.

Myles Peterson

Former Goulburn Valley Suns coach responds to al-Araibi release

Former Goulburn Valley Suns coach Nick Kalafatis said news of the release of Hakeem al-Araibi gave him goose-bumps and thanked everyone involved in the effort to have Mr al-Araibi freed. Mr Kalafatis was unaware of the release when The News...

Myles Peterson

Snapchat student violence group closed

A Snapchat group uploading and shared videos of Shepparton students allegedly fighting and assaulting other students, covered in The News last Friday, has reportedly been shut down.

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Aurora garden fitting tribute

A week of commemorating the Southern Aurora train accident ended yesterday with the dedication of a memorial garden.

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Local concern as community transport charity cuts ‘vital’ services

A local transport service for the elderly and disadvantaged labelled ‘‘vital’’ and ‘‘amazing’’ by users is struggling from a lack of visibility, funds and volunteers.

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Local schools shocked by fighting videos

Videos of students and youths from the region allegedly fighting and committing acts of assault were uploaded to a social media platform this week.

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Uber launches in Shepparton

Ride sharing service Uber launches in Shepparton today.

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New neurodegenerative clinic for region

Patients in the region suffering from Parkinson’s disease, dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions can take advantage of a new out-patient clinic offered by Shepparton Private Hospital.

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Refugee soccer player faces long wait in Thailand

As Hakeem al-Araibi appeared in a Thailand courthouse yesterday, Nick Kalafatis, who coached him when he played for the Goulburn Valley Suns in 2016, spoke at length to The News about his former charge.

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Greater Shepparton City Council launches 2019 events calendar

More than 100 representatives from across the tourism, hospitality and events sector came together yesterday at Shepparton’s Sherbourne Hotel for the unveiling of the Greater Shepparton Major Events Calendar for this year.

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Remember Black Saturday - Flags to fly at half-mast this week

Flags will be flown at half-mast today ahead of Thursday’s 10th anniversary commemoration of the devastating Black Saturday bushfires.

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