Shepparton News Single Story Panel 1 2023-01-20
Publish Time: 10:00 am
union strike
Visy workers return to work but planning more industrial action
Murray Silby
- Visy plant workers in Shepparton have returned to work, but are planning more industrial action over pay negotiations.
- Around 40 workers at the Visy plant walked off the job for 24 hours from 7am on January 18, to 7am on January 19.
- The action was due to negotiations over a new enterprise bargaining agreement reaching a “stalemate”.
Shepparton News Single Story Panel 2 2023-01-20
Publish Time: 01:00 pm
film
Nepali language film a Shepparton first
Taylah Baker
- For the first time in history, a Nepali language movie is being shown in Shepparton at Village Cinemas Shepparton.
- Hosted by the Greater Shepparton Nepalese Community, the charity-based event will premiere The Secrets of Radha.
- The film’s writer and director, Subarna Thapa, will be there to introduce the movie and run a Q&A afterwards.
Shepparton News Single Story Panel 3 2023-01-20
Publish Time: 08:00 pm
grass fires
Council reminds owners to maintain vacant blocks
Shepparton News
- Greater Shepparton City Council is reminding land owners to ensure long grass on their property is maintained.
- Grass growth has increased rapidly around the region due to the recent warm weather and rainfall.
- The hot weather means there is a risk of bringing more snakes in and a higher chance of grass fires occurring.