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No 1:1747
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2025
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BACK TO SCHOOL 2025 FEATURE
CWA BRANCH 20 YEAR CELEBRATION PAGE 3
PASKO SA SHEPPARTON PAGE 4
PAGES 9-13
INSIDE: ■ KDL & GVFL 2025 Fixtures | page 8 ■ FREE 7 Day TV Guide | page 18 ■ Trades & Services | page 17 ■ SEN - Shepparton’s Home of Sport | page 19
Fears that Health Networks could lead to service cuts and job losses
By Aaron Cordy THE State Government’s planned Local Health Service Networks (LHSN) will come into effect on Tuesday, July 1 2025, leaving regional Victorians concerned about potential mergers and cuts to local services. The plan to merge regional health services was first introduced in 2003 when then Premier, Steve Bracks, unsuccessfully tried to implement the Hume Hospital Health Services Plan (HHHSP). Continued Page 14
Casual School Bus Drivers Shepparton & Mooroopna Areas
Jacobsons Bus Lines is seeking casual school bus drivers to join our team, who have a good driving record and excellent customer service skills. To be considered for this position, you need: • A current Heavy Vehicle Licence (minimum Medium Rigid, full license)
Bus services stuck in neutral
as Greater Shepparton grows TRANSPORT OPTIONS... Despite ongoing growth, Greater Shepparton’s bus services have not been thoroughly reviewed in over 15 years. A petition has been launched to compel the State Government to review local bus services which was started by Kialla resident Kammy Dhillon (pictured left) and will be tabled by State Member for Shepparton District Kim O’Keeffe (pictured right). Photo: Supplied
• A VicRoads Demerit Point Statement • To obtain a valid Working with Children Check (WWC- Employee Status. Assistance can be provided if needed) • To obtain a valid Driver Accreditation Certificate (Assistance can be provided if needed)
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts Apply or enquire now and become part of our professional team serving the Goulburn Valley. Please contact Peter Jacobson on 0428 503 072 or via email jaclyn@jacobsons.com.au
Petition calls for urgent review of bus services By Deanne Jeffers GREATER Shepparton has experienced enormous growth in the past 15 years, but public transportation has failed to meet the needs of the growing community. Despite new housing estates, schools and other developments, it has been more than 15 years
since the last bus review was carried out in Greater Shepparton. A petition has been filed calling for the Department of Planning and Transport to urgently review bus services. Continued Page 6
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