2025
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
MIETTA INNES-IRONS TAKES ON THE WORLD
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Mietta InnesIrons takes on the world Sixth in the world SHEPPARTON para dressage rider Mietta Innes-Irons has capped a remarkable FEI World Championship campaign with a sixth-place finish in the Grade V Freestyle in Aachen, Germany. Partnered with her 10-year-old Westfalen gelding Sir Helmut, Innes-Irons scored 74.425 per cent in Sunday’s Freestyle final, putting the local rider among the world’s Continued Page 16 best.
St. Mary’s School Echuca Expression of Interest St Mary’s School, Echuca
Civil Contractors with relevant experience and qualifications are invited to register their interest for the new carpark to be constructed on the vacant land between the eastern end of Coliban Street and the existing southern fence of the school. The scope involves construction of 44 carparking spaces, associated roadways, drainage, crossover, linemarking, fencing and footpaths. The site is currently vacant and fully accessible for inspection from Coliban Street. Please submit EOI documenting relevant capacity and experience to:
Peter Byrne of b3architects
via email: peterbyrne@b3architects.com.au
Deadline: 2pm on 25/9/2026
Beat the chills with the Winter City Market
CITY MARKET... The Winter City Market will be back in the Shepparton CBD for two days of shopping, entertainment and family fun this Friday and Saturday. Photo: Supplied
GREATER Shepparton City Council is bringing the Winter City Market back to the Shepparton CBD for two days of shopping, entertainment and family fun on Friday, August 28, and Saturday, August 29.
The Maude Street precinct will feature live music, market stalls, kids’ activities, food and winter sales from local businesses. The market will run from 10am to 6pm on Friday and from 9am to 3pm on Saturday,
giving residents and visitors plenty of time to bag a big bargain and explore the CBD and support local retailers, cafés and stallholders. Continued Page 5