PREMIUM 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 Cadet Journalist
News Extreme heat timetables on rail linesDue to the forecast temperatures across Victoria on Wednesday, extreme heat timetables will be in place to ensure V/Line train services run safely. By Contributed
News Contemporary painter in the spotlightThis Friday, Benalla Art Gallery will launch a major exhibition exploring the precise and incisive practice of leading Australian contemporary painter, Juan Ford. By Contributed
News Award-winning band to play at festival highlight eventARIA Award-winning band Melbourne Ska Orchestra will play at the Benalla Festival’s highlight event, Benalla by the Lake, on Saturday, November 9. By Contributed
News Pony club tribute to DonnyBenalla Pony Club paid an emotional tribute to much-loved veteran horseman Donny Dowell on Sunday, November 3. Here are some pictures from the ceremony at Benalla Racing Club. By Benalla Ensign