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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026
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Word class masterpieces coming to SAM
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INSIDE: ■ Briefly Noted | page 3 ■ Classifieds | pages 16+17 ■ 7 Day TV Guide | page 18 ■ SEN Sport | page 19
PIC A S SO, M at isse , a nd Da l i a re names that capture the attention of art connoisseurs around the world. Their art has inspired countless people at some of the most prestigious galleries in the world, and this May, Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) will have the honour of displaying a selection of their work, with other modern art greats, as part of Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso. “Shepparton Art Museum is honoured to share this extraordinary exhibition with Australian audiences. Facing Modernity offers a rare opportunity to encounter works by the defining figures of modern art; artists whose visions continue to shape how we understand creativity and human connection today,” said SAM Artistic Director Danny Lacy. Continued Page 12
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SOD TURNING... Construction of the new Princess Park WB Hunter Pavilion by Moretto Building began on Monday, February 2, with the official sod turning. The $4.5M project is expected to be completed later this year. Pictured from left, GSSC CEO, Fiona Le Gassick, Cricket Victoria Peter Brear, AFL Victoria’s Venue and Government Partnerships Manager VIC Jessie Doull, Frank Moretto, Mayor Cr Shane Sali, Shepparton Swans President Jarrod Sutherland, SYCUCC A Grade Captain, Sam Nash. Photo: Aaron Cordy
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$4.5 million Princess Park WB Hunter Pavilion works get underway By Aaron Cordy CONSTRUCTION of the new Princess Park W B Hunter Pavilion (PPP) got underway on Monday, February 2, with the official sod turning. Moretto Building was awarded the
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contract last year, which will be raised above flood waters, providing a modern space for community sport. While the temporary changerooms have served user groups well, Mayor Councillor Shane Sali, said it was fantastic to see
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construction begin on the new WB Hunter Pavilion. “ T he ne w pav i l ion w i l l pl ay a n important role in bringing people together at Princess Park and ensuring grassroots community sport can be enjoyed by ever yone. C ou nci l u nderst a nd s t he importance of sport, and we are proud to continue investing in our local facilities,” Continued Page 10 he said.
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