Shepparton News Single Story Panel 1 2023-09-27
Publish Time: 10:00 am
Government
Daniel Andrews quits as Victorian premier
Shepparton News
- Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has resigned as Victoria’s premier after almost a decade in the top job.
- He made the announcement at a snap press conference at state parliament on Tuesday with his wife Cath beside him.
- Mr Andrews will step down as the state’s leader and as the Member for Mulgrave effective 5pm on Wednesday.
Shepparton News Single Story Panel 2 2023-09-27
Publish Time: 01:00 pm
Community
City makes its call on January 26 events
Murray Silby
- Greater Shepparton City Council has deepened its commitment to a change of date for the celebration of Australia Day.
- At Tuesday's meeting, councillors voted to cease supporting Australia Day activities on January 26 from 2024.
- They voted to provide opportunities for communities to acknowledge Australia Day on alternative dates in late January.
Shepparton News Single Story Panel 3 2023-09-27
Publish Time: 08:00 pm
Football Netball
GVL happy with grand final day despite attendance down on last year
Aydin Payne
- GVL has recorded lower attendance and gate to last year despite pristine weather conditions and blockbuster matches.
- Sunday’s grand final gate taking was $62,717 — down on 2022’s $66,861 — while the attendance was more than 6000.
- This year’s grand final day gate taking is the second largest in the past six years.