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By Deanne Jeffers THE Victorian Government announced the decision last week, with Energy Minister Jaclyn Symes confirming the proposed Central North East Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) had been abandoned following community feedback and technical advice from VicGrid. The proposed REZ included parts of Greater Shepparton, including Dookie, Pine Lodge and Cosgrove. Continued Page 13

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SWITCHED ON FINALLY... The longawaited activation of the Wyndham and MacIntosh Street traffic lights took place on Monday. Photo: Deanne Jeffers

ROADSAFETY CHAMPIONS

CONGRATULATIONS to Oliver Campbell, Georgia Johnson and Georgia Long who have each won a light set for their bikes, thanks to Road Safe Goulburn Valley (RSGV). The three children returned beautifully coloured-in artworks from the ‘Addy’s Dad Paddy’ colouring-in competition, with Bill Winters from RSGV awarding three prizes instead of one.

COLOURING COMP WINNERS... Pictured from left is Oliver Campell, Georgia Johnson, Bill Winters from RoadSafe GV and Georgia Long. Photo: Emma Harrop

CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS YOUTH ACHIEVEMENTS

NOMINATIONS are now open for the Ganbina Youth Achievement Awards, which celebrate young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the Goulburn Valley excelling in education and employment and training. Indigenous young people who are in Year 7 or above, are 25 or younger by December 31, 2026, who live in the Goulburn Valley and are actively engaged in full time education, employment, or training are eligible to be nominated. Applications will close at close of business on Friday, October 16. To learn more, go to: www.ganbina.com.au/participants-and-families/ celebrate-your-achievements instead of one.

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CELEBRATING YOUNG ACHIEVERS... Nominations are open for the Ganbina Youth Achievement Awards, recognising young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the Goulburn Valley. Nominations close October 16. Photo: Supplied

the second lot of traffic signals to recently come online on the Goulburn Valley Highway, with traffic lights a short distance away at the Hayes Street intersection also now in-use.

A MARKETPLACE OF SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN

THE Shepparton Marketplace is going wild for the school holidays, with two weeks of free, hands-on wildlife experiences you don’t need to book. WEEK 1: Animal Rescue HQ Wednesday, September 23 to Friday September 25, from 11am to 2pm. Step into Animal Rescue HQ and become a wildlife hero for the day by caring for your very own plush animal patient and nursing them back to health. Every little rescuer takes home an Honorary Wildlife Rescuer Certificate! WEEK 2: Wild about Reptiles Wednesday, September 30 to Friday, October 2, from 11am to 2pm. Hold lizards and snakes, meet fluffy marsupials, get hands-on with invertebrates, and even meet a baby crocodile for the live, interactive shows the whole family will love. Entry is free at the Shepparton Marketplace in front of BIG W.

IF YOU WAIT TOO LONG IN A BUSHFIRE, IT MAY ALREADY BE TOO LATE PERIOD

A CFA survey has found most Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas understand leaving early is the best way to protect themselves and their

families during a bushfire, but most would wait too long to act. CFA’s annual post-season bushfire community survey found 88 per cent of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that leaving early was the safest option. However, 81 per cent indicated they were unlikely to leave until fire was threatening the landscape. Concerningly, 12 per cent indicated they would stay and defend. For more information about Get Fire Ready, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/getfireready.

NATIONAL PIANO AWARD

SHEPPARTON will soon become the centre of Australian piano when the Riverlinks Eastbank stage hosts the National Piano Award in just four weeks. From October 5-10, 14 young pianists will compete for more than $75,000 in prize money, with finalists and adjudicators travelling to the region from across Australia and overseas. The award board and associates, along with a dedicated team of volunteers who have helped keep the biennial event running for almost 35 years, are putting the finishing touches on preparations.More details are expected to be announced closer to the event. Tickets are on sale now from $10, with week passes also available covering every recital. Bookings can be made through the Riverlinks Box Office or online via the Australian National Piano Award website.

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INVESTIGATION... Police are investigating the crash after the driver fled on foot. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

By Deanne Jeffers POLICE are investigating after a car, believed to have been stolen, crashed into change rooms at Princess Park in Shepparton on September 7. An eyewitness was walking a dog they are caring for early in the morning when the car passed him driving erratically. “When I let the dog off the leash, the

driver passed me, gave me the bird and then flattened it,” they said. “I hear this massive bang, tied the dog back up and started running towards the noise and found he had planted the car into the change rooms!” “As I was getting near to the change rooms, somehow he got out of the car, put his backpack on and started running,” they said.

CRASH LANDING... A red Peugeot struck the change rooms at Princess Park on September 7. Photos: Supplied

“I went into the change rooms through the hole he had made to check if anyone else was still in the car.” It is believed the Peugeot crashed into the change rooms at the reserve on Quinan Parade about 7.15am. Police said it is believed the vehicle was stolen from a Shepparton property an hour earlier.

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By Aaron Cordy WHEN men retire, it can be a rewarding time spent with family and friends and tackling those odd jobs around the house that they never seemed to get around to. For others, it can mean losing a daily routine, friends and work colleagues, and the purpose that has kept them going for most of their lives. Mooroopna Men’s Shed (MMS) is a place where men of all ages and life experiences can come together, have a cuppa and a chat, a bit of lunch, a yarn, and if you are interested, you can do a bit of community work li ke f u r n it u re restoration a nd assembling bikes for local kids. “There's a lot of good guys here, and we usually have a good amount on Thursdays, especially around lunchtime. The boys come in and have a chat and sit down and talk,” said MMS member Jonothan Leaver. “We've heard out in the community that some people are not willing to join because they think they have to assemble bikes, and that they don't want to do that, so they don't come. That's not the case. You can come and just have a cup of coffee if that's all you want to do. You're not required to

do anything in particular.” Steve Levin who helps make the Myna bird cages that MMS sells, knew he needed something in his life when he retired from Furphy’s, and found it volunteering at Foodshare and at MMS. “Before I finished up, I thought I've got to do this to keep going because I was so busy physically at work, and then to stop suddenly,” said Steven. “When I did finish up, I did nothing for a couple of months, to say it was a holiday. And then I thought, yep, time to do something. I had the Men’s Shed in the back of my mind and Foodshare. I’m quite taken with doing the cages; it gives me something to do with my hands.” Mooroopna Men’s Shed does woodwork, metalwork, furniture restoration, bike assembly and repairs for Kmart, day tours, information on Men’s Health, voluntary community projects, guest speakers, Board Games and BBQ’s. If anyone is interested in learning more about MMS, visit them on Thursdays from 9.00am to 4.00pm, or call 5825 1774 for more information.

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More than a place By Veronica Jamison,

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FUNDRAISING WALK... Life’s Little Treasures Foundation’s annual Walk for Prems will be held in Shepparton in October. Furphy’s have sponsored the event to make up Regional Family Support Packs for regional premmie families. LLTF National Partnership Manager Sam Jensen-Muir, J. Furphy & Son’s Director Adam Furphy, LLTF CEO Felicia Welstead, Furphy’s Liz Milosevich, Leena Gurung and Bilal Amir. Photo: Aaron Cordy

Walk for prems around Shepparton is no furphy By Aaron Cordy OFTEN, families who have a premature or a sick baby from a regional area get airlifted to Melbourne or another hospital to have their baby, with little or no warning. It’s a scary time for expecting mums who can land at the emergency department with just the clothes on their backs and little in the way of support. It doesn’t have to be that way. Life’s Little Treasures Foundation (LLTF) provides crucial information, community connection and support to families facing the life-changing experience of having a premature or sick baby. Partnering with the Furphy Foundry to make up Regional Family Support Packs for regional premmie families. “We're creating support packs for mums so that when they (premmie mums) get to the

other end, apart from just having the clothes they're wearing, they've got a few necessities to get them through the first few days,” said CEO of LLTF Felicia Welstead. “Things like a toothbrush and toothpaste, some moisturiser and some little things for the baby, just to let them know that there's a community out there that cares about them and what they're going through.” This year will be the 17th year LLTF holds its Walk for Prems fundraising event. With nine locations across Australia in October, including Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton on Saturday, October 3, from 9am. “Furphy’s have come on board as a sponsor of our Walk for Prems event. As part of their sponsorship contribution, we've been able to provide these packs to families as well,” said

Felicia. “Each year, 1 in 7 newborn babies require life-saving care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or Special Care Nursery, and as the costof-living increases, it is growing substantially more difficult for parents to tackle the heavy financial demands of having a baby in a neonatal unit.” You can register yourself, a team, sponsor a friend for the walk, or donate a visit at https://walk-for-prems-2026.raiselysite.com/ shepparton. Each registrant receives a race bib and a 2026 Walk Medal. Merchandise such as T-shirts, branded shoelaces and drink bottles will be available for purchase online and on the day.

Did you know that there is an Inspector-General of Aged Care? It’s an interesting and important oversight body created by the Australian Government to provide independent oversight for the aged care system - with the aim of helping to make aged care safer, fairer and more transparent. And who could argue with that aim? By its very nature, aged care can be complex and sensitive, with many things to consider to get services delivered properly. There are safety considerations, staffing and skill considerations, cost considerations, and all manner of other dimensions that can get challenging. It takes commitment and resilience stay on top of it all. And dare I say it, lots of heart and compassion too, to make sure we never forget that providing aged care services is not just about compliance with the rules but about so much more. It’s about CARING, and building a positive culture at all times. Being a nice place for people to live! No organisation is perfect, so it’s important we all stay open to self-criticism. It’s also important to be mindful of what issues might be systemic in nature – ie. not just about one group of people but about how a whole system is set up. With this in mind, it’s encouraging to know there’s an Inspector-General of Aged Care who can stand back from day-to-day issues and focus on identifying and tackling those bigger-picture issues. This can include giving guidance at times to our industry regulator, known as the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. It’s kind of like having a watchdog for the watchdog! In the real world it’s easy for gaps to develop between good intentions and the translation of these into practical, workable and cost-effective programs. There’s still more work to be done in aged care reform - but at Shepparton Villages, as a major regional provider, we’re keen to play our part and pleased to know there’s an independent ‘inspector’ on the block too. To find out more about the Inspector-General of Aged Care, go here: https://www.igac.gov.au.

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Your guide to the Emergency Department Our entire ED team is committed to providing safe and compassionate care for everyone who comes through the doors. Geoffrey Devine GV Health has launched “Inside ED – Your Emergency Department Explained,” a new multimedia series helping the community understand how emergency care works. Last year, Shepparton Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) recorded over 43,000 presentations. With demand continuing to grow, GV Health wants patients to feel informed and prepared before they walk through the doors. The series tackles common questions, with GV Health’s ED team explaining how the department works and why certain decisions are made. One question the ED team regularly hears is why triage, and not arrival time, determines who is seen first. “Every patient is assessed fairly, and the sickest patients are treated first,” said Kim Read, Divisional Operations Director, Medicine and Critical Care and Deputy Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, GV Health. “Our entire ED team is committed to providing safe and compassionate care for everyone who comes through the doors.” Another common question is: Will I be seen quicker if I arrive at the Emergency Department by ambulance? “Arriving by ambulance doesn’t get you seen more

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU PRESENT TO ED... GV Health’s new “Inside ED” series explains the emergency care journey and answers common questions about triage, waiting times, treatment and what happens after a visit. Pictured Geoffrey Devine, GV Health Emergency Department Nurse Unit Manager. Photo: Supplied

quickly unless you are more urgently unwell,” said Geoffrey Devine, Nurse Unit Manager, Emergency Department. Other questions addressed by the series include alternative services for less urgent concerns, and queries

related to waiting, treatment and care, and what to do after a visit to the ED. To find out more, visit the GV Health website or follow on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for more updates.

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MATT CANAVAN IN NICHOLLS It was my absolute pleasure to host Senator the Hon Matt Canavan, Leader of the Nationals, on a two day tour across the Nicholls electorate, from Kilmore to Echuca, Shepparton, Nathalia, Katunga and Tatura.

We heard directly from regional manufacturers, farmers and growers who raised rising energy costs and constrained network capacity as the biggest barrier to investment, expansion and jobs across our region.

BACKING OUR FOOD MANUFACTURERS In Echuca we visited the nation’s largest tomato processing operation, where high energy costs, the loss of irrigation water, competition from imported tomato products and rising regulatory costs are limiting the business’s capacity to invest and expand. Regional food manufacturers like this process what Nicholls farmers grow and keep the jobs and value here in our community. When energy costs make that harder, it is not just one business that feels it. It is every grower

who supplies them and every family whose job depends on that plant staying competitive. In Shepparton we toured a fifth generation family manufacturing business established in 1864, still operating its galvanizing and steel fabrication works more than 150 years on. A business that has stayed in one town for five generations is exactly the kind of enterprise governments should be backing, not burdening with higher energy and compliance costs.

GROWERS FEELING THE PRESSURE In Nathalia we visited a stockfeed operation and a meat processing business, where energy reliability and cost were raised as central to whether operations like these can keep expanding and keep employing people

in Nicholls. Growers across the region are willing to invest in the infrastructure of the future, but they need energy policy that supports them rather than holds them back.

KILMORE’S INFRASTRUCTURE GAP In Kilmore we met with Mitchell Shire Council to discuss the federal infrastructure investment needed to keep pace with the town’s rapid population growth, including the case for funding the John Street link road. As the Federal Member for Nicholls,

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Permit relief for bushfire affected as recovery fund tops $1M

REBUILDING TOGETHER... The Strathbogie Disaster Relief Fund has surpassed $1M in donations, with new funding programs now supporting residents rebuilding after the Longwood-Berrys Lane Bushfires. Photo: Supplied

E IG H T mont hs on f rom Ja nua r y ’s Longwood-Berrys Lane Bushfires, the Strathbogie Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) has now surpassed the $1M mark in donations. Serving as a practical support provider for affected communities, SDRF has been supported by businesses and individuals around the country, and this latest fundraising milestone enables SDRF to launch a series of targeted funding rounds to help those rebuilding. The first of these, the ‘Housing Rebuild Permit Program’, is now open to fireaffected residents across Strathbogie and Mitchell Shires. As part of the program, eligible applicants can claim a rebate of up to $500 on planning permit applications for the replacement of fire-damaged residence, and up to $300 for permits related to septic tanks. "The permit application process is understood to be an essential element of the rebuilding journey,” said SDRF community advisory committee member, Don Cook. “Subsidising these fees for people simply wanting to reinstate what’s been lost is a small measure with a big impact.” The Housing Rebuild Permit Program is the first of several support programs the SDRF plans to introduce in coming weeks, including funding for local volunteer CFA

brigades, working with local schools on initiatives that will ease financial pressure on impacted families, and consulting with the Community Recovery Committees established in Mitchell and Strathbogie Shires to identify priority needs. Cook said the $1M milestone builds on the fund’s earlier work distributing $2 50,0 0 0 to 170 + i nd iv idua ls a nd households through its Rapid Response Grants, which put money in the hands of affected households to cover immediate expenses within two months of the fires. “What we know from the Community Recover y Com mit tees, and the conversations they're having with their residents, is that grant and funding support is still vital in enabling them to practically move forward,” Cook said. “The SDRF hears that loud and clear and is endeavouring to address these needs in tangible ways – albeit marginally in the scheme of the rebuild still to come.” While reaching a million dollars is no small achievement, the Fund is urging further contributions ahead of the coming fire season to help sustain the rebuild and support the many across the region still doing it tough. For more information on the Strathbogie Disaster Relief Fund and to apply for the Housing Rebuild Permit Program, visit: www.strathbogiedisasterrelief.com

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Dancing the night away BANMIRA Specialist School (formerly Verney Road School) celebrated its night of nights with the 2026 Deb Ball on Tuesday, September 8. This year, 14 Banmira students were accompanied by students from Greater Shepparton Secondary College, Notre Dame College and SEDA, along with some of our Banmira Specialist School Education Support Staff. 2026 Debutantes: Jazmyn Ponting & Jamie Hall

Jye Jrad & Skye Pryde Dustin Powles & Shylah Heggart Liam Downie & Ruby Emanuelli Harli Howes & Meleah Argaet Caden Brewer & Payten Johnston Tilton Roberts & Olivia Kendall Mateauz Bourke & Jamason Stretton Jazabelle Murraylee & Tom Thorp Kade Turvey & Stella Freeman Xavier Van Taarling & Cassie Haysom Rakeem Briggs & Diaz Jones Kira Tate & Ryan Skinner

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BANMIRA SCHOOL... Payten Johnston and Caden Brewer. Photo: Aaron Cordy

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Securing Shepparton’s CBD

More than 120 arrests made by Shepparton retail theft team “THE overall feedback has been very positive. They're (retailers) very grateful for our operation and the attendance here in the CBD. They're very supportive of the operation and are very pleased that the offending that they've been witnessing for so long is now being actioned, and we're taking action, and we will continue to take action,” said Inspector Parkinson. “We've been working very closely with our retailers, so the offending or the recording of the amount of offending, probably increased because retailers now feel very comfortable coming to report those incidents to the police, whereas previously they weren't reporting a lot of the offending. So in that regard, we've got a very good working relationship with our retailers now. So yes, the offending has gone up, so have the arrests and the charges.”

According to the latest crime data, retail theft increased by 50 per cent in the year ending March 2026. During Operation Securus, 28 alleged repeat offenders have been caught, with a 41-year-old Mooroopna woman arrested 17 times since the operation commenced. “That female in particular is currently remanded and is due to face court at a later date. So that prolific offending has been dealt with and will be going before the court,” said Inspector Parkinson. Operation Securus was established to not only reduce shoplifting offences across Greater Shepparton, but to catch prolific thieves who use aggression and intimidation tactics in an attempt to get away with their crimes. Operation Securus will continue, with uniform members having a highly visible presence in the CBD and retail precincts.

ARRESTS MADE... Since May, the Operation Securus team has made more than 120 arrests and laid more than 530 charges in Greater Shepparton. Pictured is the task force in action outside Kmart on Vaughan Street, Shepparton. Photo: Adviser

Activities in the park enters 15th year GET ACTIVE... Council’s Activities in the Park program is entering its 15th year. From left: Council’s Activities in the Park Officer Jino Kolapran, Manager Community Wellbeing Renee Austin, Cr Anthony Brophy, Mayor Cr Shane Sali, Director Healthy Communities and Liveability Briana Baass and Manager Emergency Management and Resilience Belinda Conna. Photo: Aaron Cordy

GR E AT E R Sheppar ton Cit y Council’s Activities in the Park program is entering its 15th year after delivering more than 2,465 activities and recording almost 120,000 attendees across the municipality. Since beg in ning in 2012 , Activities in the Park has grown from around 10 activities into a year-round program offering free

and low-cost experiences for people of all ages and abilities. M ayor, C ou nci l lor Sh a ne Sali said the program’s strong participation showed the value of offering affordable activities close to home. “Almost 120,000 attendees since 2012 shows how strongly our community has embraced Activities in the Park,” said Cr Sali.

“By bringing free and low-cost activities into parks and public spaces, the program gives people of all ages and abilities a simple way to stay active, healthy and connected.” To learn more about Activities in the Park, explore its history and view the full spring program, visit shepp.city/aitp.

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Letters to the Editor READY TO KEEP FIGHTING FOR OUR REGION For the past four years, I have had the privilege of serving as Mayor of Greater Shepparton and fighting for the community that I’m proud to call home. Now, I am excited to be The Nationals’ candidate for the Shepparton District at November’s State Election. I’m a local. This is my backyard. I know the strengths of our region, but I also understand the challenges our communities face and the opportunities we can’t afford to miss. For the last 12 years under Labor, Shepparton District has missed out. We deserve our fair share of investment and a government that listens. To get that change, we need

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an experienced, local voice at the government table when decisions are made. Throughout this campaign, I will be out and about across the entire district, listening to locals, visiting businesses and community groups, and sharing my vision and The Nationals’ plan for our region. Most importantly, I want to hear from you. If there is an issue that matters to you, an idea you want to raise or something you believe our region needs, please get in touch. You can email me at Shane.Sali@vic.nationals.org.au or follow me on social media to keep up with the campaign.

If you would like to join the campaign, I would love to hear from you. Whether you can help in a big or small way, every bit of support will make a difference. The Nationals are the only party that back regional Victoria and have a real plan to deliver the investment and outcomes our communities deserve. I’m ready to keep fighting for our region and be the strong local voice Shepparton District needs in Parliament. Shane Sali Local, experienced, ready. The Nationals’ candidate for Shepparton District

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Spectacular orchid event in Mooroopna WHEN spring hits the Goulburn Valley, it means it is time for the Goulburn Valley Orchid Club’s Spring Spectacular of Orchids. Once again, Northern Victoria’s most beautiful orchids will be on show. Plus, expert grower Orchid on Newbold will be available to give advice and provide potting demonstrations. Patrons can buy their own orchids, hand-crafted ironwork for the garden and orchid-growing accessories on the day with multiple retailers present. Tatura Bakery will be supplying a range of treats to purchase, and their coffee van will also be there for your hot drink requirements. “It’s a wonderful event with floral art displays, photography, potting demos and expert growers on hand for all your orchid advice. We have members from all over the Goulburn Valley, and we’re always looking for new members,” said Goulburn Valley Orchid Club president, Chris Ibbotson. This year’s Spring Spectacular of Orchids will be held at the Mooroopna Mechanics Hall, at 41 McLennan Street, Mooroopna, on Saturday, September 26, 9am to 4pm and Sunday, September 27, 10am to 3pm. $5 entry for adults; children under 14 free. For more information call Chris Ibbotson on 0417 923 874 or email chris.ibbotson123@gmail. com.

ORCHID EVENT... Goulburn Valley Orchid Club’s Spring Spectacular of Orchids is back in Mooroopna this month. Photo: Supplied

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Charity raffle that specialises in helping cancer nurses G V He a lt h’s spe cia l ist cancer ca re nu rses a re ava i lable to prov ide advice and information, h e lp c o o rd i n a t e c a r e , p r ov i d e r e f e r r a l s a n d offer emotional support f o r p at i e nt s r e c e iv i n g c a re. T hat is why t he Shepparton Club is proud to support GV Health’s Prostate Cancer Services by donating all funds raised with this month’s charity raffle. T he P rost ate C a nc er Specialist Nurse can help

you by: Prov id i ng a poi nt of contact and support for you and your family Prov id i ng you w it h reliable information about your diagnosis and treatment plan Prov id i ng you w it h information on dealing with the effects of treatment Coordinating your care wherever you are in your cancer journey T he Sheppar ton Club Charity Raffle will be livestreamed on Facebook from

7pm on the day for those who can’t be there. Make sure you get your ticket and good luck! To enter, scan the QR or visit pubandclub.co/ sheppartoncharityraffle, or drop into the Shepparton Club at 455 Wy ndham Street before 7pm, Friday, September 18, for a quiet drink and a scrumptious meal and the chance to share in the prizes. For bookings, call 5831 4488.

Showtime THERE will be plenty happening at the 150th Annual Shepparton Show on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 October, with a range of free entertainment and activities planned for families and visitors of all ages. Along with the rides, showbags, animal activities and attractions everyone has come to love over the years, to open the 150 t h celebrati ng of t he Show w ill be Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC , Governor-General of the

CHARITY RAFFLE... GV Health’s Prostate Cancer Services will be this month’s recipient of the Shepparton Club’s Charity Raffle. Pictured are Shepparton Club’s GM, Wayne Sutton and Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse Eva Gauci. Photo: Aaron Cordy

SHEPP SHOW... Along with the rides, showbags, animal activities and attractions that everyone has come to love over the years at the Shepparton Show, opening the 150th celebrating will be Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, GovernorGeneral of the Commonwealth of Australia. Photo: Supplied

Commonwealth of Australia. Visitors can also take a virtual trip into the world of agriculture with the Header Simulator from the Natimuk Agricultural & Pastoral Societ y. T he i nterac tive experience allows participants to drive a virtual header, harvest a crop and take it through to the silo. A sheep shearing demonstration will showcase the skill, speed and tradition of Australian shearing, while The Connected

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People power win 11,670 signatures helped renewable fight! continued from front page THE announcement came as a petition bearing 11,760 signatures, calling for the eastern section of the Central North REZ to be removed from the 2025 Victorian Transmission Plan, was debated in Victorian Parliament. The petition was presented by Member for Northern Victoria Wendy Lovell, who has campaigned against the inclusion of the eastern section. Protect Dookie & Goulburn Valley spokesperson Jodie Fleming described the decision as a major win for the community. “So excited to report that we won! The Central North REZ has been completely removed from the renewable energy zone and we couldn’t be happier,” Ms Fleming said on the steps of Parliament. “That shows you that there is power of the people and it also shows you how important our agricultural land is ... not just to us who live on

the land, but to everyone to feed our nation.” Ms Fleming said the campaign had been successful because the community had rallied together, with advocacy supported by local, state and federal representatives. Greater Shepparton City Council had also strongly opposed aspects of the proposed zone, commissioning an independent review by Sequana which raised concerns about the inclusion of highly productive agricultural land and recommended changes to the proposed boundaries. Council subsequently made a submission to VicGrid calling for greater protection of agricultural land and more targeted consultation with affected landholders. State MPs Wendy Lovell, Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell and Kim O’Keeffe, Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell and Greater Shepparton councillors had all spoken out about concerns surrounding the proposed zone. Greater Shepparton Deputy Mayor Geoff Akers said the announcement was a major win

for the community. “It shows that when communities come together with a clear message, they can influence decisions that affect their future,” he said. While welcoming the decision, Ms Fleming said the broader debate around renewable energy developments and agricultural land was far from over. “There are still many other projects around the state that are going ahead, such as battery projects around Glenrowan and other areas,” she said. “Once agricultural land has been developed for energy projects, the land has been taken and cannot be used for farming.” The Victorian Farmers Federation also welcomed the decision but warned that other regional communities remained concerned about renewable energy development. “This is a step in the right direction for the community and a recognition that landholders deserve to have a genuine say in decisions that affect their farms, their livelihoods and the future

of their region,” VFF president Ryan Milgate said. “While we welcome this decision, it's difficult to celebrate one community being listened to when others feel they were ignored by the same process.” VicGrid also stressed that the decision does not mean renewable energy development will not occur in the region. Existing, approved and advanced solar and battery projects can continue through planning and connection processes, while landholders retain the right to choose whether to host renewable energy developments. The Government said the Central North REZ was abandoned partly because technical assessments found limited capacity on the existing grid, with significant renewable generation already operating or progressing in the region. A renewables rally is scheduled from 12pm to 2pm on Saturday, September 19, at Benalla Showgrounds, protesting large-scale solar and battery developments in the region.

Support a local grocer bringing community vibes for 20 years IN A time where customer service can feel like a thing of the past, there’s something genuinely refreshing about a store that puts its customers first. For Fryers Street Market, that commitment isn’t just a marketing slogan, but the very foundation the business was built on. After more than 20 years of serving the Greater Shepparton community, Fryers Street Market has undergone an exciting transformation. A fresh new look, an expanded shopfront, and an even bigger range mean there’s never been a better time to rediscover this local favourite. Step inside and you’ll find everything a household needs, from quality meats, fresh produce, eggs, seafood, pantry staples, toiletries, drinks, snacks and giftware, all carefully sourced to deliver genuine quality at prices that keep pace with the big stores.

Greater Shepparton is home to a beautifully diverse community, and the shelves reflect that. Alongside everyday Aussie favourites like peanut butter, shoppers will find a wide range of Middle Eastern, African, Italian, Greek, Indian and other international ingredients. Household staples like rice, flour, oil, and seasonings can be bought in bulk sizes with generous savings as well. What truly sets Fryers Street Market apart, though, is the people. It’s the kind of place where the staff remember your name, where a friendly chat is part of a shopping trip, and where if you can’t find something on the shelf, they’ll do their best to track it down and stock it for you. That’s a level of care you simply won’t find in a big supermarket chain. Fryers Street Market is located at 155 Fryers Street, Shepparton, with parking on-site. Open 8.45am to 7pm daily.

A FRESH LOOK, THE SAME LOCAL CARE... After more than 20 years serving Greater Shepparton, Fryers Street Market has expanded and refreshed its store while staying true to the customer service and community connection that have made it a local favourite. Pictured is proprietor Yaser Alamin. Photo: Deanne Jeffers

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VISITOR EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR FINALIST... BMX Championships. Pictured: Shepparton Club GM Wayne Sutton, finalists Becky Dowling and Nathan May from BMX Championships, president of The Shepparton Club Livia Hughes, and Ingrid Thomas from category sponsor, Shepparton and Goulburn Valley. Photos: Emma Harrop

EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS: RETAIL SERVICES FINALIST... Salvation Army Thrift Shop Mooroopna. Pictured: Andrew and Mackie from category sponsor Harvey Norman Shepparton, Christelle Reinbolt from Salvation Army Thrift Shop Mooroopna, Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club, and Chris from Harvey Norman Shepparton.

EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS, RETAIL SERVICES... 48 by Stellar Coffee. Pictured: Wayne Sutton GM of The Shepparton Club, Stavros from category sponsor Harvey Norman Shepparton, finalist Matt Kington from 48 by Stellar Coffee, Saf from Harvey Norman Shepparton and Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club.

EMERGING & MICRO BUSINESS OF THE YEAR FINALIST... Avenue Athletica Pilates. Pictured: Livia Hughes President of The Shepparton Club, Damien Cocks from Greater Shepparton Business Centre, finalists Hannah Onley and Dayna Williams from Avenue Athletica Pilates and Wayne Sutton GM of The Shepparton Club.

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EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS: RETAIL SERVICES FINALIST... Barbeques Galore Shepparton. Pictured: Andrew and Mackie from category sponsor Harvey Norman Shepparton, Jason and Michelle Bathman from Barbeques Galore Shepparton, Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club, and Chris from Harvey Norman Shepparton.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR FINALIST... Greater Shepparton Basketball Association (GSBA) Shepparton Gators Home Games. Pictured: President of the Shepparton Club Livia Hughes, finalist Peter Sutherland from GSBA, Ingrid Thomas from Shepparton and Goulburn Valley and Wayne Sutton GM of The Shepparton Club.

EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FINALIST... Active Spine Centre Shepparton. Pictured: Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club, Frances Jenner from GV Vets, finalist Jake Black from Active Spine Centre Shepparton and Wayne Sutton, GM of The Shepparton Club.

APPRENCTICE/TRAINEE OF THE YEAR FINALIST... Dylan Exton from Watters Electrical. Pictured: President of The Shepparton Club Livia Hughes, finalist Dylan Exton from Watters Electrical, Lauren Orr from category sponsor Apprenticeship Support Australia and Wayne Sutton GM of The Shepparton Club.

BEST MARKETING/ADVERSITING CAMPAIGN FINALIST... Shepparton Agricultural Society Inc. Pictured: Wayne Sutton, GM of The Shepparton Club, Luke Simmons and Alanah Mullaly from WIN Network, Julie Winch from Shepparton Agricultural Society Inc, Geoff Adams from The Shepparton Adviser, and Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club.

EMERGING & MICRO BUSINESS OF THE YEAR FINALIST... Harvest Fresh Tatura. Pictured: Wayne Sutton GM of The Shepparton Club, Damien Cocks from category sponsor Greater Shepparton Business Centre, finalist David Tartaglia from Harvest Fresh Tatura and Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club.

BEST MARKETING/ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN FINALIST... Always Fresh Food. Pictured: Wayne Sutton, GM of The Shepparton Club, Alanah Mullaly from WIN Network, finalists Mohmid and Jimmy Chkhaidem from Always Fresh Food, Geoff Adams from The Shepparton Adviser and Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR FINALIST... Kaiela Arts. Pictured: Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club, Mya Falla from Kaiela Arts, Ingrid Thomas from Shepparton and Goulburn Valley and Wayne Sutton, GM of The Shepparton Club.

BEST MARKETING/ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN FINALISTS... The Hot and Cold Shop Shepparton. Pictured: Wayne Sutton, GM of The Shepparton Club, Geoff Adams from The Shepparton Adviser, finalists Phil Lahm and Paul Marshall from the Hot and Cold Shop Shepparton, Alanah Mullaly from WIN Network, Jade Tucker from The Hot and Cold Shop Shepparton and Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR FINALIST... The Winter Sessions. Pictured: Wayne Sutton GM of The Shepparton Club, finalists Hugh Drum and Jamie Lea from The Winter Sessions, Ingrid Thomas from Shepparton and Goulburn Valley and Livia Hughes President of The Shepparton Club.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR FINALIST... Nathan Cirillo from Factor1 Accounting. Pictured: Wayne Sutton, GM of The Shepparton Club, Tracy Lyle the Greater Shepparton Business Network Executive Officer, finalist Nathan Cirillo from Factor1 and Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club.

EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS, TRADE SERVICES FINALIST... Watters Electrical. Pictured: Wayne Sutton GM of The Shepparton Club, Beau Ash from Watters Electrical, Hayley Collins from category sponsor GMCU and Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club.

EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FINALIST... MB+M. Pictured: Wayne Sutton GM of The Shepparton Club, Frances Jenner from category sponsor GV Vets, finalist Vince Gagliardi from MB+M and Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club.

EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE, RETAIL AND HOSPITALITY SERVICES FINALIST... Market Meats. Pictured: Wayne Sutton, GM of The Shepparton Club, Andrew from category sponsor Harvey Norman Shepparton, finalist Josh Sleeth from Market Meats, Mackie from Harvey Norman Shepparton and Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club.

EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE, RETAIL AND HOSPITALITY SERVICES FINALIST... Glammed Up Hair and Beauty Supplies. Pictured: Livia Hughes, President of The Shepparton Club, Andrew from Harvey Norman Shepparton, finalist Mellissa Villani from Glammed Up Hair and Beauty Supplies, Mackie from Harvey Norman Shepparton and Wayne Sutton, GM of The Shepparton Club.

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CLASSIC CARS... MOVE has a new display called Local Legends in time for the school holidays. Photos: Aaron Cordy

Home to one of regional Victoria’s largest collections of historic vehicles, MOVE has plenty to keep kids, and big kids alike, entertained during these school holidays, including some cars straight out of the movies. Admission is $20 for adults, $12 for children aged five to 16, and $50 for a family pass (two adults and up to four children). To learn more or purchase tickets, visit www.moveshepparton.com.au.

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Prepare early this spring and register burnoffs online AS Victorians begin making the most of the warmer conditions and preparing their properties for the fire season, emergency services are encouraging landowners to follow advice and to register burn-offs online. The quickest and easiest way to register your burn-off is by using the Fire Permits Victoria website: www.firepermits.vic. gov.au/notify While spring is an opportune time for burning-off activities, more than 62 per cent of burn-off registrations in Victoria are still coming through via the phone, which can lead to longer wait times as Triple Zero Victoria call takers focus on higher priority calls. Triple Zero Victoria’s Chief Operations Officer, Paul Santamaria, encourages the community to take the very simple step of planning ahead and registering their burn-off online during spring. “When everyone does their bit and registers a burnoff online it reduces unnecessary calls and helps our Triple Zero Emergency call takers to remain available to focus on emergencies and high priority calls,” Paul said. “If you are planning to burn-off more than two hours from now, registering online will always be the fastest and simplest option.” If for any reason you need to start your burn-off immediately (within two hours), you can still register by calling 1800 668 511.

BEFORE YOU BURN-OFF... Landowners are urged to register burn-offs online through Fire Permits Victoria and check conditions before lighting up, helping reduce unnecessary emergency callouts during fire season. Photo: Supplied

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan AFSM said to avoid unnecessary callouts for emergency services, residents are urged to register burn-offs on the Fire Permits Victoria website. “By registering your burn-off online, it allows not only CFA and emergency services, but also the public to understand that the fire is not an emergency,” Jason said. “Receiving notification allows us to manage the fire risk effectively and avoid placing unnecessary strain on local brigades and Triple Zero (000) call takers. “So far this year CFA crews have responded to more than 200 escaped burn-offs – so we ask landowners have enough people and water on hand to monitor, contain and extinguish their burn-off safely at all times and only burn-off when conditions are favourable.” The website allows you to notify emergency services of your burn-off and also check and apply for a permit, if necessary. For

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THOMPSON STREET ROAD CLOSURE Thompson Street, Shepparton, will be closed to through traffic from 7.00am Friday 9 October until 10.00pm Saturday 10 October 2026. The temporary closure is required to assist with the safe operation of the 150th Shepparton Show and the movement of pedestrians and vehicles around the Showgrounds. Motorists are asked to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and follow traffic management signage and directions in the area.

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Dominating hit-outs and acting as an extra midfielder at ground level, Holland’s elite engine and aerial prowess give Shepparton a fighting chance at winning first-use out of the centre square.

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Two midfielders, Adam Decicco and Kade O’Dwyer, are racing the clock to prove their fitness. Given the magnitude of the day, club insiders expect both players to do everything humanly possible to line up at the first bounce. Fortunately for Shepparton, playing all three grades on their home turf gives them incredible flexibility at the selection table.

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If the Bears are to break their grand final drought - having last tasted senior premiership success in 2018 when they famously broke Kyabram's historic winning streak - Holland will need to be the conductor of the orchestra. Grand final week is never without tactical drama, and the Bears are nursing critical injury concerns.

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If successful, the Murray Bombers will return to the status they have held for most of the post-COVID period- funnily enough, not seen in the league since the legendary Shepparton teams of the 1960s. The undeniable heartbeat of the Bears' charge is their powerhouse ruckman, Ash Holland. Holland added a historic chapter to his decorated career this week, taking home the prestigious 2026 Morrison Medal as the GVL’s Senior Football Best and Fairest.

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Crucially, both of those defeats came at the hands of their grand final opponent—the reigning premier Echuca Murray Bombers. Echuca enters the weekend as the firm favourite, driven by the prospect of absolute GVL dominance.

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While the football rectangle commands massive attention, the netball courts will simultaneously catch fire as blockbuster premier matchups featuring Euroa, Mooroopna, Seymour, and Shepparton United battle for their own ultimate glory. The flagship Senior football decider is a mouth-watering heavyweight bout between two completely distinct footballing styles. The Shepparton Bears have put together an almost spotless campaign, losing only two matches all year.

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In a breathtaking showcase of total club dominance, the powerhouse football programs of Echuca and the Shepparton Bears are set to clash across all three football grades on the league’s ultimate day. For local football purists, a triple-header featuring the same two clubs in the Under 18s, Reserves, and Seniors is the stuff of folklore, setting the stage for a highstakes day of regional sporting culture.

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With the Under 18s and Reserves playing ahead of the seniors, depth is not an issue. The Bears' coaching staff could throw a wildcard into the mix, potentially calling up explosive Under 18 phenom Lincoln Brand to provide youthful energy late in the day. The primary reason Echuca starts this game as the oddsmakers' choice is their terrifyingly potent, highly versatile forward structure. The Murray Bombers' offensive system is spearheaded by the formidable Byrne brothers, Hugh and Angus, who pose a massive aerial threat. When combined with

Malik Gordon and Darby Jones, it creates a multi-layered defensive headache. The responsibility of neutralising this threat falls squarely on the shoulders of the Bears’ backline. Defenders Bryce Stephenson, Zac Metcalf, Mitch Brett, and Liam Duguid face a monumental task. There is no Daniel Meek, who broke his leg in the first week of the finals. They must maintain disciplined structural defence, prevent one-on-one isolations, and consistently spoil the air to limit Echuca's highoctane scoring output. If the Bears are to cause an upset, they will also look to the blistering form of midfielder Luke Smith. Smith has put together a spectacular finals series, single-handedly turning games with his elite clearance work and clinical ball use. He enters the grand final with a genuine opportunity to do something legendary: secure the best-on-ground medal for a third consecutive week in the finals series. The curtain-raiser matches will serve as a fascinating battle of attrition and depth, particularly with the Murray Bushrangers talent league program playing on the same weekend, altering the available personnel for both clubs. The Reserves Grand Final sees the Echuca Murray Bombers start as heavy favourites to complete a flawless, undefeated season. However, both teams boast significant senior experience running around in secondary colours. The selection table will dictate whether proven performers like Anthony Andronaco or Sam O'Brien get called up to the seniors or stay down to lock in a Reserves flag. The match features Kobyn James, the Reserves league best and fairest medallist and a lethal avenue to goal. Supported by Luke Edwards, who put on a best-on-ground masterclass in the semi-final victory, the Murray Bombers’ engine room will be incredibly tough to stop. The Under 18 match showcases some of the finest young football talent in regional Victoria, with at least half a dozen players with Talent League experience taking the field. For the Bears, all eyes will be on Riley Myers, who has terrorised opposition backlines all year and kicked more goals than any other player in the league. Alongside Myers, local standouts Hunter Howell, Jack Mellington, and the versatile Lincoln Brand give Shepparton a dynamic edge. Echuca counters with their own youthful brilliance. Max McCarty and the highlytouted Baxter Cowley are the premier players to watch for the Murray Bombers, capable of tearing the game open with their clean skills and high football IQ. Away from the pristine grass of Deakin Reserve, the netball courts will host a spectacular array of high-intensity grand final matchups. The marquee A-Grade Grand Final features a blockbuster clash between Euroa and Mooroopna. Euroa took the direct path to the grand final after a stellar campaign, hungry to avenge previous seasons of heartbreak. They face a fierce Mooroopna lineup that has shown elite defensive pressure all year. Euroa’s club depth is further highlighted by their B-Grade squad booking a grand final ticket, where they face off against Shepparton in a highly anticipated tactical matchup.

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6.00 News Breakfast 9.00 News 10.00 Hard Quiz 10.30 Spicks And Specks 11.00 Small Town Scandal 12.00 News 1.00 Falling 2.00 Parliament 3.00 Grand Designs Transformations 4.00 Frankie Drake 4.45 Long Lost Family 5.30 Antiques

Roadshow 6.30 Hard Quiz 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Back Roads 8.30 Take 5 9.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job 9.30 The Cage 10.20 News 10.35 The Business 10.50 Death Valley 11.35 Frankie Drake 12.25 Long Lost Family

2.00 Deal Or No Deal 2.30 The Finish Line 3.30 Lingo 4.30 Bold 5.00 10 News 6.30 Deal Or No Deal 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 7.30 The Dog House Australia 8.40 NCIS: Sydney 9.40 10’s Late News 10.40 Two And A Half Men 12.00 Shopping

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon 1.00 Time Is Money 2.00 Bridge Of Lies 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 The Chase Australia 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away 8.30 Air Crash Investigations:

Cabin Chaos 9.30 Hear The Mighty Roar: Brisbane Lions: The Weight Of Expectation 10.50 Kick Ons 11.20 To Be Advised 1.00 Mr Robot 2.00 Home Shopping 4.00 NBC Today 5.00 Sunrise Early News 5.30 Sunrise

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 9News Morning 12.00 The Block 1.00 Getaway 1.30 Destination WA 2.00 Pointless 3.00 Tipping Point 4.00 9News Afternoon 4.30 Tipping Point Australia 5.30 News 6.00 9News 7.00 ACA

7.30 Tipping Point: 70 Years Of TV 8.50 John Farnham: Celebrating 60 Years 10.40 9News Late 11.10 Chicago Med 12.00 Tipping Point 1.00 Next Stop 1.30 TV Shop 2.30 Global Shop 3.00 TV Shop 4.00 Skippy 4.30 ACA 5.00 Today Early News

6.00 Morning Programs 10.10 Vintage Voltage 11.05 Wales: Land Of The Wild 12.00 BBC News At Ten 12.30 France 24 12.55 PBS News 1.55 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey 3.00 The Cook Up 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 4.35 Plating Locally 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Mastermind Aust 6.30 News 7.35 Hollywood Crime Story 8.30 9/11: One Day In America 9.25 Say Nothing 10.20 SBS News 10.50 Reyka 11.45 Prisoner 12.55 Late Programs

FRIDAY

20 Roadshow 6.30 Hard Quiz 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Hard Quiz 8.30 Spicks And Specks 9.00 Small Town Scandal 9.50 Planet America 10.20 News 10.35 The Business 10.50 The Cage 11.40 Murdoch Mysteries 12.20 Long Lost Family 1.05 Parliament

6.00 News Breakfast 9.00 News 10.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job 10.30 Take 5 11.00 Back Roads 11.30 Austin 12.00 News 1.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year 1.45 The Cage 2.55 Grand Designs Transformations 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries

4.40 Long Lost Family 5.30 Antiques Roadshow 6.30 Hard Quiz 7.00 News 7.30 Gardening Aust 8.20 Death Valley 9.05 Portrait Artist Of The Year 9.55 Spicks And Specks 10.25 News 10.40 Would I Lie To You? 11.15 Murdoch Mysteries 12.00 Rage New Music

2.00 Deal Or No Deal 2.30 The Finish Line 3.30 Lingo 4.30 Bold 5.00 News 6.30 Deal Or No Deal 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.40 News 10.40 Two And A Half Men

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon 1.00 Movie: Glass Houses (2020) Bree Turner, Aviva Mongillo, Steve Byers. 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 The Chase Australia 6.00 Seven News 7.00 AFL: Friday

Night Countdown 7.30 Football. AFL Finals. Second prelim. Sydney v Fremantle. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show 11.15 GetOn Extra 11.45 To Be Advised 1.25 The Midwich Cuckoos 2.30 Home Shopping 4.00 Million Dollar Minute 5.00 NBC Today

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 9News Morning 12.00 Movie: The Love Hunt (2023) 2.00 Pointless 3.00 Tipping Point 4.00 9News Afternoon 4.30 Tipping Point Australia 5.30 News 6.00 9News 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 Find My Country

House Australia 8.30 Movie: Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game Of Shadows (2011) Robert Downey Jr, Jude Law. 11.05 See No Evil 12.00 Tipping Point 1.00 Next Stop 1.30 TV Shop 4.00 Skippy 4.30 Global Shop 5.00 TV Shop 5.30 Postcards

6.00 Morning Programs 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs 10.10 Vintage Voltage 11.00 Wales: Land Of The Wild 12.00 BBC News At Ten 12.30 France 24 12.55 PBS News 1.55 DNA Family Secrets 3.00 Nula 3.30 The Cook Up 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are?

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Mastermind Aust 6.30 News 7.35 The Good Ship Murder 8.30 WWII With Tom Hanks 10.10 SBS News 10.40 Spy/Master 11.35 Darkness: Those Who Kill 12.30 Late Programs

SATURDAY

2 6.00 News Breakfast 9.00 News 10.00 ABC National Forum 11.20 Foreign Correspondent 12.00 News 12.30 Press Club 1.35 Media Watch 2.00 Parliament 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries 4.45 Long Lost Family 5.30 Antiques

6.00 Rage Charts 7.00 Wknd Brekky 9.00 Rage 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer 12.00 News 12.30 Grantchester 1.15 Father Brown 2.00 Death Valley 2.50 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip 3.40 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Missy Higgins 4.10 Tampa: The

Turning Point 5.00 Australian Story: The Girl Next Door – Molly Ticehurst 5.30 Landline 6.00 Kath & Kim 6.25 Hard Quiz 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Grantchester 8.20 Father Brown 9.05 Midsomer Murders 10.35 Falling 11.20 Rage

6.00 What’s Up Down Under 7.00 Reel Action 7.30 Escape Fishing 8.00 I Fish 8.30 All 4 Adventure 9.30 Frugal Foodie 10.00 Freshly Picked 10.30 What’s Up Down Under 11.30 Everyday Gourmet 12.00 Love It Or List It UK: Brilliant Builds 1.00 Pooches At Play

1.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 2.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot 3.00 The Finish Line 4.00 Lingo 5.00 News 6.30 Gogglebox Aust. 7.30 Selling Houses Aust 9.30 Love It Or List It: Brilliant Builds 10.30 Watson 11.30 FBI 12.30 Shopping 5.00 Hour Of Power

6.00 NBC Today 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend 12.00 Horse Racing. Sydney Everest Carnival and Caulfield Underwood Stakes. 4.00 AFL Pre-Game Show 4.30 Football. AFL Finals. First prelim. Hawthorn v Brisbane. 8.00 Seven News 8.30 Movie: The Break-

Up (2006) Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn, Joey Lauren Adams. 10.45 Kings Of The Big Game: West Coast Eagles: When The West Was Won 12.00 The Midwich Cuckoos 2.00 Home Shopping 4.00 It’s Academic 5.00 House Of Wellness

6.00 Getaway 6.30 ACA 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday 12.00 Surfing Aust 12.30 Drive Review 1.00 Cybershack 1.40 The Block 4.30 The Garden Gurus 5.00 9News First At Five 5.30 Getaway 6.00 9News Saturday 7.00 Rugby League. NRL

Finals. First semi-final. Roosters v Sharks. 9.50 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match 10.45 Movie: Rocky Balboa (2006) 12.45 Wild Cards 1.45 Explore 2.00 The Incredible Journey 2.30 TV Shop 4.30 Global Shop 5.00 TV Shop 5.30 Helping Hands

6.00 Morning Programs 8.00 DD India News Hour 9.20 For The Love Of Dogs 9.50 Car & Country Quest 11.05 Wonders Of The World I Can’t See 12.00 BBC News At Ten 12.30 France 24 1.00 PBS News 2.00 Cycling. Tour of Britain. Men’s. H’lights. 3.10 Going Places

3.40 I’ll Be Frank 4.40 Loxton Basketball: 70 Years 5.35 War Trains 6.30 News 7.30 Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door 9.00 The Airport Chaplain 10.05 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey 11.05 DNA Family Secrets 12.15 Late Programs

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6.00 Rage 7.00 Wknd Brekky 9.00 Insiders 10.00 Offsiders 10.30 World This Week 11.00 Compass 11.30 Praise 12.00 News 12.30 Landline 1.30 Football. VFL. Grand Final. Box Hill Hawks v Geelong. 5.00 Take 5 5.30 Back Roads

6.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.00 News 7.30 Portrait Artist Of The Year 8.20 Grand Designs: House Of The Year 9.10 The Cage 9.55 Falling 10.40 Grantchester 11.30 Father Brown 12.15 Rage 2.00 Cook And The Chef 2.30 Midsomer Murders

6.00 Mass 6.30 Key Of David 7.00 Joseph Prince 7.30 Everyday Gourmet 8.00 Australia By Design: Architecture 8.30 Planet Shapers 9.00 Mixed Martial Arts. UFC 331 – Van v Pantoja 2. Prelims. 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa 11.30 GCBC 12.00 Good

Food Everyday 12.30 Farm To Fork 1.00 Deal Or No Deal 1.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 2.00 Gogglebox Aust. 3.00 The Finish Line 4.00 Lingo 5.00 10 News 6.30 10 News+ 7.00 Gogglebox Australia 8.00 Watson 9.00 FBI 12.00 10 News+ 12.30 Shopping

6.00 NBC Today 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 10.00 Morning Show 12.00 House Of Wellness 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Essendon v Gold Coast Suns. 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. St Kilda v West Coast. 5.00 Seven News At 5 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line 6.00 Seven News

7.00 The Voice 9.00 7NEWS Spotlight 10.00 My Roommate, My Murderer: Death Of Stephanie Hansen 11.00 24 Hours In Police Custody 12.30 Curfew 1.30 Harry’s Practice 2.00 Shopping 3.00 NFL. 4.00 NBC Today 5.00 Sunrise Early News 5.30 Sunrise

6.00 Hello SA 6.30 Destination WA 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show 12.00 Wide World Of Sports 1.00 GolfBarons 1.30 The Block 2.30 Rugby League. NRL Finals. Second semifinal. NZ Warriors v Knights. 6.00 9News Sunday

7.00 The Block 8.40 60 Minutes 9.40 9News Late 10.10 The First 48: Along Came A Killer 11.10 Murder In The 21st 12.00 I Survived A Crime 12.30 Tycoons Down Under 1.30 TV Shop 4.00 Skippy 4.30 Destination WA 5.00 Today Early News 5.30 Today

6.00 Morning Programs 11.10 Journey Of The Pelicans: An Outback Mystery 12.00 PBS News Compass Points 12.30 PBS Washington Week 1.00 Speedweek 3.00 Going Places 4.00 The Story Of Irish Dance 5.35 War Trains 6.30 News

7.30 Roman Empire By Train With Alice Roberts 8.25 Ancient Superstructures 9.25 Castle Secrets 10.20 Secret Lebanon: The Treasures Of Byblos 11.20 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses & Gardens 12.30 Late Programs

6.00 News Breakfast 9.00 News 9.55 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia 10.45 Father Brown 11.30 Stuff The British Stole 12.00 News 1.00 Landline 2.00 Back Roads 2.30 Home Delivery 3.00 Grand Designs Transformations 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries

4.40 Long Lost Family 5.30 Antiques Roadshow 6.30 Hard Quiz 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Aust Story 8.30 Four Corners 9.20 Media Watch 9.35 Planet America 10.05 Foreign Correspondent 10.40 News 10.55 The Business

6.00 Ent. Tonight 6.30 Bold 7.00 Deal Or No Deal 7.30 Everyday Gourmet 8.00 Lingo 9.00 The Finish Line 10.00 Farm To Fork 10.30 Ent. Tonight 11.00 Gogglebox Aust. 12.00 Everyday Gourmet 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 1.00 News 2.00 Deal Or No Deal

2.30 The Finish Line 3.30 Lingo 4.30 Bold 5.00 10 News 6.30 Deal Or No Deal 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? 9.40 10’s Late News 10.40 Two And A Half Men 12.00 Shopping

6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon 1.00 Beat The Chasers UK 2.00 Bridge Of Lies 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 The Chase Australia 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away 7.30 AFL Brownlow

Medal: Red Carpet 8.00 AFL Brownlow Medal 11.00 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League 12.00 Transplant 2.00 Home Shopping 4.00 NBC Today 5.00 Sunrise Early News 5.30 Sunrise

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 9News Morning 12.00 The Block 1.30 Find My Country House Aust 2.00 Pointless 3.00 Tipping Point 4.00 9News Afternoon 4.30 Tipping Point Australia 5.30 News 6.00 9News 7.00 ACA

7.30 The Block 8.45 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators 9.45 9News Late 10.15 Outback Opal Hunters 11.15 100% Footy 12.05 Tipping Point 1.00 Hello SA 1.30 TV Shop 2.30 Global Shop 3.00 TV Shop 4.00 Skippy

6.00 Morning Programs 10.15 Vintage Voltage 11.10 Wales: Land Of The Wild 12.10 BBC News At Ten 12.30 France 24 1.00 PBS News Compass Points 1.30 Al Jazeera News Second Edition 2.00 Human Forever 3.30 The Cook Up 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are?

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Mastermind Aust 6.30 News 7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency 9.25 Alone Australia Reunion 10.35 SBS News 11.05 Black Sands 12.05 Late Programs

6.00 News Breakfast 9.00 News 10.00 Aust Story 10.30 Planet America 11.05 Tampa: The Turning Point 12.00 News 1.00 Grantchester 1.55 Back Roads 2.25 Home Delivery 2.55 Grand Designs Transformations 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries 4.40 Long Lost Family

5.30 Antiques Roadshow 6.30 Hard Quiz 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Foreign Correspondent 8.30 The Tony Blair Story 9.25 I Was Actually There 9.55 Take 5 10.25 News 10.40 The Business 10.55 Four Corners 11.40 Media Watch

6.00 Ent. Tonight 6.30 Bold 7.00 Deal Or No Deal 7.30 Everyday Gourmet 8.00 Lingo 9.00 The Finish Line 10.00 Farm To Fork 10.30 Ent. Tonight 11.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot 12.00 Everyday Gourmet 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat 1.00 News

2.00 Deal Or No Deal 2.30 The Finish Line 3.30 Lingo 4.30 Bold 5.00 10 News 6.30 Deal Or No Deal 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 7.30 Sydney Harbour Cops 8.30 The Cheap Seats 9.30 10’s Late News 10.30 Two And A Half Men 12.00 Shopping

8.30 The Agenda Setters 9.30 House Of Wellness 10.30 Kylie Vs Bee Gees 11.30 Happy’s Place 12.00 The Path 2.00 Home Shopping 4.00 NBC Today 5.00 Sunrise Early News 5.30 Sunrise

6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 9News Morning 12.00 The Block 1.15 Explore TV 1.45 My Way 2.00 Pointless 3.00 Tipping Point 4.00 9News Afternoon 4.30 Tipping Point Australia 5.30 News 6.00 9News 7.00 ACA

7.30 The Block 8.40 Footy Classified 9.40 Players 10.40 9News Late 11.10 The Essex Millionaire Murders 12.10 Tipping Point 1.05 GolfBarons 1.30 TV Shop 2.30 Let’s Eat With George 3.00 TV Shop 4.00 Skippy 4.30 ACA

6.00 Morning Programs 8.00 DD India News Hour 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs 10.10 Vintage Voltage 11.00 Wales: Land Of The Wild 12.00 BBC News At Ten 12.30 France 24 1.00 PBS News 2.00 Ticketyboo 3.35 The Cook Up 4.05 Paris Hotel De Ville: A Masterpiece

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Mastermind Aust 6.30 News 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey 8.30 Insight 9.30 Dateline 10.00 SBS News 10.30 The Point 11.30 Mussolini: Son Of The Century 12.35 Late Programs

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NEWCOMBE OR DAY? WHO SHOULD DUNKLEY TAG IN GRAND FINAL QUALIFER? NICHOLAS QUINLAN/SEN

The Lions are through to their fifth straight preliminary final thanks to a 53-point win over the Crows on Saturday night. It was a domination from start to finish by the reigning back-to-back premiers, who booted five goals in the first three minutes and 10 seconds of the match. While the Lions started hot, they were helped by their ability to limit Adelaide’s stars. Throughout the game, Josh Dunkley had the role of shutting down Izak Rankine, which saw the Crows’ superstar limited to just two touches in the first quarter and eight for the first half, seeing his influence curtailed. With the Lions marching on to a preliminary final clash against Hawthorn, the former Bulldog now faces the likely task of trying to minimise either Will Day or Jai Newcombe. Between those two, Josh Jenkins believes that Dunkley should go to the latter. “I’d go to Newcombe straight away,” Jenkins said on SEN’s Crunch Time. “I would take away the one that you’re most certain you can take out. “Newcombe is going to be in and around the footy; if Newcombe plays a great game, he probably has 10 clearances. “I reckon Dunkley can take away six, seven or eight of those clearances and make (Josh) Ward do that or make (Connor) Macdonald coming up do that. “Make someone else have to do that or make Day have to go in there and do that and then he can’t get on the

Josh Jenkins has said that Lion Josh Dunkley should tag Hawk Jai Newcombe (pictured) in the Grand Final qualifer. Photo: Richard Wainwright/AAP Image.

outside and burst away.” But for co-host and Dunkley’s manager Liam Pickering, he believes the three-time premiership player should limit Day’s influence. “I’d go to Day,” he explained. “I mean, he’d have a great battle with Newcombe. They’re both very similar, tough inside mids.

“Dunks probably (has) the best balance in his game of most of the midfielders in the comp, because he’s so hard, he’s so tough. “He’s a good size, like he’s 190 centimetres. That’s why I think that Day is that bit of class that Hawthorn gets. “’Cos if Day can get the ball, no

problems, but if he gets the ball and is able to run, it’s a whole different game. “Newcombe is a really good finals player; he’s a really good big game player, so I think he’s gonna be hard to stop anyway. “I would take away their class.” The Lions will look to progress into their fourth straight Grand Final next

Saturday when Brisbane travels south to play Hawthorn in a preliminary final. SEN will have live coverage of the match across our radio network and on the SEN app from 1pm AEST, with the match beginning at 5:15pm. The winner of the clash will face either Fremantle or Sydney in this year’s Grand Final.

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