Shepparton News Single Story Panel 1 2026-03-22

Publish Time: 10:00 am

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Review reveals stronger finances

Lua Ikenasio

Murray River Council budget review shows stronger surplus, rising to $6.05m with improved funding and income
Capital works adjusted to timing, with more grants secured and reduced reliance on council funding sources
Cash reserves grow to $54.7m, supporting long-term sustainability and ongoing infrastructure investment

Shepparton News Single Story Panel 2 2026-03-22

Publish Time: 01:00 pm

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Acquisition laws pass upper house

Nicholas Spandler

New laws allow land acquisition for transmission lines before full environmental assessments are completed
Farmers warn changes heighten anxiety, with uncertainty over impacts on land, homes, and livelihoods
Government says reforms will speed renewables, cut prices, while opposition vows repeal if elected

Shepparton News Single Story Panel 3 2026-03-22

Publish Time: 08:00 pm

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Water allocations changed

Geoff Adams

Water allocations increase in Goulburn, Loddon, Broken, and Bullarook systems after early March rain
Murray and Campaspe systems remain at 100 per cent as inflows boost storage levels across region
Updated 2026/27 outlook to be released April 1 following rainfall during prolonged dry conditions

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