Shepparton News Single Story Panel 1 2026-04-25

Publish Time: 10:00 am

rural

Northern Basin failings

Contributed

Inquiry finds $160m Northern Basin Toolkit failed environmental goals, with key projects far below targets set
Water recovery cut by 70GL on promises unmet, as infrastructure lagged despite funding and weak accountability
Report urges stronger links between funding and outcomes before Dec 2026 Basin Plan commitments deadline

Shepparton News Single Story Panel 2 2026-04-25

Publish Time: 01:00 pm

news

A life of service from land to sea

Lua Ikenasio

Paul White’s lifelong service began in Lockington, later joining Navy inspired by family and wartime stories
Served on HMAS Melbourne as MTP, enduring long shifts, global deployments and demanding engineering roles
Now volunteers with RSL, raising funds for Anzac Appeal and promoting remembrance across generations

Shepparton News Single Story Panel 3 2026-04-25

Publish Time: 08:00 pm

politics

Focus on Farrer as Labor missing in action

Zoe McMaugh

Farrer forum highlights Labor absence, with candidates debating water, healthcare and regional cost pressures
Seven candidates attend Deniliquin event, sharing policies on housing, energy and local funding challenges
Mixed views on Basin policy, healthcare reform and GP shortages shape tightly contested electoral race

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