Shepparton News Single Story Panel 1 2026-04-08
Publish Time: 10:00 am
voices
AI: The good, the bad and the human side
Nathan Vincent
- AI is rapidly becoming part of everyday life, offering accessible, conversational support for learning and tasks
- Technology provides judgement-free help, empowering students and adults to build skills and confidence at own pace
- While risks exist, AI’s potential to improve education, productivity and daily life is seen as outweighing concerns
Shepparton News Single Story Panel 2 2026-04-08
Publish Time: 01:00 pm
sport
Aussie Belles star targets Paralympics amid Brisbane 2032 program push
Thomas Beattie
- Brittnee Watson from Nagambie aims for Paralympics, inspiring future goalball players through community engagement
- Victorian Goalball Association introduces nearly 500 people to the sport at Good Friday Appeal
- Brisbane 2032 VIS Para Sport Unit Accelerate Program provides coaching, mentoring & pathway opportunities for athletes
Shepparton News Single Story Panel 3 2026-04-08
Publish Time: 08:00 pm
Police & Court
Drink driver allegedly blows 0.287
Monique Preston
- Mooroopna man allegedly caught drink-driving with a BAC of 0.287—over five times the legal limit
- Police stopped him on Watt Rd, Kialla, after allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road with no headlights
- Man was unlicensed; vehicle impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1200; will face Shepparton Magistrates’ Court