Shepparton News Single Story Panel 1 2025-12-27
Publish Time: 10:00 am
News
Cotton trash to grow new industry
McPherson Media Group
- CDU research explores growing mushrooms from Northern Territory cotton waste, creating a new agricultural industry
- Oyster mushrooms have been successfully grown in trials, with potential yields of 600–700kg per ton of cotton trash
- The project promotes a circular economy, generating jobs, boosting exports and supporting sustainability
Shepparton News Single Story Panel 2 2025-12-27
Publish Time: 01:00 pm
Rural
Sophie Baldwin
- BASF Australia launched Ask a Farmer, a social series letting city residents ask farmers about food and farming
- Fronted by Jane Bunn, the series explores sustainability, climate, technology and life on Australian farms
- The campaign highlights farmers’ skill, innovation and care, bridging the gap between city and country communities
Shepparton News Single Story Panel 3 2025-12-27
Publish Time: 08:00 pm
Opinion & Voices
A Christmas morning walk with a difference
John Lewis
- A Christmas morning walk feels different — familiar paths suddenly sparkle with light and possibility
- Memories of past Christmases and family traditions make the day magical beyond gifts and decorations
- The joy comes from passing along life’s threads to grandchildren, keeping the spirit alive and bright