Shepparton News Single Story Panel 1 2026-09-13

Publish Time: 10:00 am

Community

Hundreds of foster children helped, and counting

Bree Harding

Long-time foster carer Sylvia Legge has cared for hundreds of children over more than 40 years.
Sylvia says fostering has been rewarding, helping children feel safe, supported and valued.
Foster carers are urgently needed, with Victoria’s Foster Care Week highlighting the role.

Shepparton News Single Story Panel 2 2026-09-13

Publish Time: 01:00 pm

News

WEEKLY WRAP | Police and court news

McPherson Media Group

Shepparton News has highlighted key police and court cases from across the region this week.
Stories include a murder charge, a major retail crime crackdown and a large cannabis grow operation.
Readers can follow updates via the Shepparton News app, website, newsletters and social media.

Shepparton News Single Story Panel 3 2026-09-13

Publish Time: 08:00 pm

Community

The nerds were heard, loud and clear

Bree Harding

Around 1,300 people attended Nerdmania, marking the comic convention’s successful return since 2019.
Organisers were encouraged by strong community support, with more than 1,000 attendees before 1pm.
Event organisers hope Nerdmania can become an annual fixture, with a return in 2027 possible.

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