Shepparton News Single Story Panel 1 2026-01-13

Publish Time: 10:00 am

REGIONAL

Trio bunkered down in shipping container after house burnt

Monique Preston

Three people and their cat were airlifted to safety after sheltering in a shipping container when their home burnt
Police Air Wing rescued the trio after fire cut road access and concerns grew for elderly residents onsite
Two women aged 59 and 82 and a 92-year-old man survived after losing their home in Longwood fires last week bush

Shepparton News Single Story Panel 2 2026-01-13

Publish Time: 01:00 pm

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Seven decades, seven kids, several memories in Bettanins’ love story

Bree Harding

Mario and Lina Bettanin celebrated 70 years of marriage, walking hand-in-hand and still spending time together daily
The couple met as teenagers, married in 1955
Mario worked at Cleckheaton for decades, while Lina supported the family and helped raise their large household

Shepparton News Single Story Panel 3 2026-01-13

Publish Time: 08:00 pm

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Lindsay Park Racing confirms losses amid Longwood fire

Josh Huntly

Lindsay Park Racing evacuates 320 horses safely from Longwood fire, but seven horses lost and one remains critical
Hayes brothers stayed behind amid catastrophic conditions to protect property and horses during the blaze
Stable thanks CFA, emergency services, staff, and racing community for support and housing for horses and staff

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Tuesday, 13th January 2026