Shepparton News Single Story Panel 1 2023-03-01
Publish Time: 10:00 am
politics
Heavy vehicle charge increase would hit family budgets and local businesses hard
Murray Silby
- Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell has urged the Albanese Government to reject the “$2.6 billion tax on trucks”.
- At an Infrastructure and Transport Minister’s Meeting, ministers agreed to changes to heavy vehicle charges
- Mr Birrell says it will hit consumers and transport companies alike.
Shepparton News Single Story Panel 2 2023-03-01
Publish Time: 01:00 pm
council
Council appoints new protectors of region’s heritage
Caleb Francis
- Four community representatives have been appointed by Council to the committee protecting the region’s heritage.
- The new members were elected at the February council meeting and will serve the remainder of the current two-year term
- Council adopted an amended terms of reference, which reflects the growth of the committee’s capacity to advise council
Shepparton News Single Story Panel 3 2023-03-01
Publish Time: 08:00 pm
community
Sod turned to launch construction of Munarra centre
Murray Silby
- The first sod has been turned on the $30 million Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence in Shepparton.
- It will foster social and economic prosperity in the region as the home of the Academy of Sport, Health and Education.
- It is expected to open in early 2024.