Shepparton News Single Story Panel 1 2023-01-06
Publish Time: 10:00 am
Police
Skipper allegedly caught over the alcohol limit while operating vessel
Adair Winder
- A 41-year-old male skipper allegedly returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.054.
- He was caught during Murray River patrols operating a vessel on January 1 at 1.55pm.
- The male will appear at Moama Local Court on March 14.
Shepparton News Single Story Panel 2 2023-01-06
Publish Time: 01:00 pm
Fire
Machinery and grass fire at Violet Town
Monique Preston
- A paddock fire near Violet Town required 9 tankers and 40 CFA members to bring the fire under control.
- The grassfire had spread to a number of vehicles stored in the paddock.
- The fire took approximately 45 minutes to bring under control.
Shepparton News Single Story Panel 3 2023-01-06
Publish Time: 08:00 pm
Community
River Relief reaches $45,000
Adair Winder
- More than $45,000 has been raised by River Relief since its launch in November.
- They've sold more than 1000 shirts and 100 stubby holders.
- Rich River Golf Club, Moama Bowling Club and Echuca Workers rallied behind the fundraiser among others.