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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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INSIDE: ■ Letters to the Editor | page 32 ■ Trades and Services | page 37 ■ FREE 7 Page TV Guide | page 38 ■ SEN - Shepparton’s Home of Sport | page 39
Crackdown on retail theft in Shepparton
Adviser
takes out top publishing award
POLICE have arrested 32 people and recovered more than $2,000 of stolen items over the past month as part of an ongoing operation targeting retail theft in Shepparton’s CBD. Items stolen include clothes, high-value meat products and cosmetics. Over the past year, thefts from retailers across the state have increased by 34 per cent, with essential items including food, alcohol and groceries targeted. Victoria Police said this trend is likely influenced by inflation, cost of living pressures and high interest rates. Shepparton is not immune and has seen an 18 per cent increase in retail thefts over the past year Continued Page 32.
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NEWSPAPER EXCELLENCE... The Shepparton Adviser general manager Will Adams and managing editor Geoff Adams are pictured at the Victorian Country Press Association’s 2024 award night, where The Adviser received the award for Overall Newspaper Excellence (Free). Photo: VCPA Supplied
Shepparton Adviser recognised for newspaper excellence ON Friday night, at the Victorian Country Press Association (VCPA) awards ceremony held in Torquay, The Shepparton Adviser won the Overall Newspaper Excellence Award in the Free category. The VCPA awards are annual awards that recognise excellence in the newspaper industry. The Adviser was a finalist in three categories, with a record 537 entries received, and 19 awards announced as part of the new-look for the VCPA’s major yearly event.
Judge Darren Robinson, president of Country Press South Australia, said, "The range of publications entered into this particular category all showcased their strong support for their respective communities. Consistency was key in judging, with a focus on maintaining high standards in advertising, production, photography and editorial. While some excelled in certain areas, they showcased weaknesses in others. Overall, I was thoroughly impressed." Continued Page 14
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