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 Sophie Price returned as Indigo MayorSophie Price has been elected unopposed to lead Indigo Shire for the next two years. By Jared Loughnan
News Murray River among worlds bestThe Murray River has always been a favourite holiday destination for Australians, but it has now been recognised by a worldwide audience as one of the 25 best places to travel to in the world for 2025. By Corowa Free Press
News Decline in Murray GP visitsThe percentage of people who can’t afford to visit a GP in the Murray region has increased by 60% over the past four years, according to damning new research. By Corowa Free Press
News Hospital theatre maintenance delays concernMurrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) has sought specialised, independent advice on the options available in respect of additional maintenance regarding Corowa Hospital’s operating theatre. By Robert Muir