Shepparton News Single Story Panel 1 2026-10-16
Publish Time: 10:00 am
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How a 1980s Shepparton VH Commodore has fuelled a drag racing dream
Callum Farquhar
- Shepparton’s 1981 VH Commodore has been transformed from a six-cylinder cruiser into a drag racing machine.
- Owner Dean Rossiter will debut the modified car at Drag Challenge across Victoria later this month.
- Rossiter hopes the Goulburn Valley-built racer can eventually run an eight-second street-car pass.
Shepparton News Single Story Panel 2 2026-10-16
Publish Time: 01:00 pm
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Visa woes threaten BlazeAid's bushfire recovery mission
Bree Harding
- BlazeAid says visa changes have halved volunteer numbers, threatening Longwood bushfire recovery efforts.
- Backpackers make up most BlazeAid volunteers, with uncertainty over visa extensions affecting recruitment.
- More than 100 affected properties still need help as BlazeAid races to finish work before summer.
Shepparton News Single Story Panel 3 2026-10-16
Publish Time: 08:00 pm
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Coalition announces plan to ensure reliable power for Euroa and surrounding areas
Ashley Darling
- Coalition plans to add a minimum reliability standard to AusNet’s licence to tackle BN11 feeder outages.
- Euroa communities have endured frequent blackouts, affecting businesses, safety and vulnerable residents.
- The proposal focuses on reliability standards, with no specific infrastructure projects announced.