Shepparton News Single Story Panel 1 2026-07-13

Publish Time: 10:00 am

community

Celebrate Australian heritage

Jaci Hicken

Entries are open for the 11th Betty Olle Poetry Award, with Australian poets invited to enter by August 31.
Awards will be presented on October 18 at Ky Club as the group celebrates Australian bush verse traditions.
The competition welcomes senior and junior entries, encouraging schools nationwide to help keep bush verse alive.

Shepparton News Single Story Panel 2 2026-07-13

Publish Time: 01:00 pm

community

Travel added to pain, isolation and exhaustion

Bree Harding

Julie McDonald credits a routine mammogram with detecting fast-spreading breast cancer and saving her life.
After surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, Julie urges others to get mammograms and seek second opinions.
GV Health Foundation’s $5m appeal aims to strengthen local cancer care and support patients close to home.

Shepparton News Single Story Panel 3 2026-07-13

Publish Time: 08:00 pm

rural

Lactalis fined over milk label

Geoff Adams

Lactalis Australia was fined $59,400 after the ACCC challenged labelling on two milk products as fresh.
The ACCC alleged both products contained substantial amounts of reconstituted powdered dairy ingredients.
Australian Dairy Farmers says the case highlights trust issues and growing pressure on local milk producers.

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