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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2024
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CELEBRATING A JOB DONE WITH PRIDE AND JOY PAGE 8
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INSIDE: ■ Classifieds | pages 19, 20 + 21 ■ Trades & Services | page 21 ■ 7 Day TV Guide | page 22 ■ SEN - Shepparton’s Home of Sport | page 23
Early Council election front runner announced
By Aaron Cordy VOTING in the local council elections came to a close on Friday, October 25, with all registered voters needing to have placed their completed voter forms into the mail before that date with early results released by the electoral commission. As of Thursday, October 31, there are some clear front runners in a few seats, while others will come down to the wire. In both the Poplar and Midland Wards, Sam Spinks and Rod Schubert were elected unopposed. Amongst the other seven Greater Shepparton wards, the number of candidates means percentages don’t tell the full story about how close the race was run. Continued Page 13
GARAGE SALE Shepparton Cup draws 10,000
KICKING GOALS... Young players showcase their skills at the record-breaking AFS Shepparton Cup, held across 38 pitches in Greater Shepparton. The tournament drew nearly 4,000 junior footballers from Australia and New Zealand, filling local accommodation and boosting the regional economy by an estimated $3 to $4M. Photos: Supplied
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visitors and $4M to local economy Largest event of its type in Australia THOUSANDS of junior soccer players, their families and supporters embarked on the region for the Australian Football Skool (AFS) Shepparton Cup held recently. This year’s tournament not only broke records but marked an impressive milestone,
becoming the largest weekend junior football event ever hosted in Australia. With 313 teams competing across 21 divisions, the tournament showcased the talents of nearly 4,000 young players, from Under 6s to Under 17s, who took
to 38 pitches across Shepparton Sports City, Wanganui Oval, Rumbalara, and Mooroopna Recreation Reserve. Teams travelled from across Australia and New Zealand, with representation from Sydney, Cairns, Launceston, Hobart, and regional New South Wales, as well as numerous Continued Page 10 Victorian towns.
OUT IN THE OPEN FESTIVAL CELEBRATING LGBTIQA+ PRIDE AND COMMUNITY DIVERSITY
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