Shepparton News Single Story Panel 1 2026-03-14
Publish Time: 10:00 am
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Bushfire volunteers step up
Nicholas Spandler
- Longwood farmers Bethany and Neil Devanny fought fire for 36 hours as winds pushed flames within 300m of home today
- Mt Wombat fire tower called extra crews as blaze neared; three trucks helped save house, sheds and livestock. locally
- BlazeAid volunteers are rebuilding fences across Longwood after bushfires, with many helping farmers rebuild lives
Shepparton News Single Story Panel 2 2026-03-14
Publish Time: 01:00 pm
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‘Perfect storm’ sends fuel prices soaring over $2
Jemma Jones
- Fuel prices across Echuca pass $2/L as Middle East tensions, long weekend travel and farm demand drive surge
- Ampol owner Justin Cleary says supply is steady, warning panic buying and fuel stockpiling could create risks
- New Victorian laws cap daily fuel price changes to curb price gouging and help motorists shop around
Shepparton News Single Story Panel 3 2026-03-14
Publish Time: 08:00 pm
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Women in Rescue event to empower SES volunteers
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- Over 300 female and gender-diverse VICSES volunteers will train at seven Victorian locations for Women in Rescue 2026
- Participants will refine road crash rescue, casualty transport, storm repairs, and emergency in hands-on sessions
- The event builds confidence, skills and teamwork, boosting operational readiness and community support across Victoria