Shepparton News Single Story Panel 1 2025-10-15

Publish Time: 10:00 am

Police & Court

‘She’s not dead’: man’s words when partner didn’t wake

AAP

John Torney, 40, faced court accused of negligent manslaughter over the death of partner Emma Bates
Ms Bates, 49, was found dead at her Cobram home in April 2024, after allegedly being punched by Torney
Torney’s mother said he told her Ms Bates was “asleep but not waking up” but insisted “she’s not dead”

Shepparton News Single Story Panel 2 2025-10-15

Publish Time: 01:00 pm

Sport

Echuca's Grace Moyle named in Vic Country squad for U-19 Female National Championships

Liam Nash

It marks Moyle’s third straight year representing Victoria Country at the Under-19 Female National Championships
Echuca’s Grace Moyle named in Victoria Country’s Under-19 squad for the National Championships in December
The Carlton batter impressed in September practice matches, earning her spot in the final 14-player squad

Shepparton News Single Story Panel 3 2025-10-15

Publish Time: 08:00 pm

Opinion & Voices

The Young and The Restless | What happens when the dust settles?

Bree Harding

Documentary When the Dust Settles explores male suicide in rural Australia and its family impact.
Males make up over 75% of suicide deaths, with about nine Australians dying this way each day
The film follows families, showing grief, shock, guilt, fear and the long-term fallout of loss

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