Four dead after car and ute collide in Vic Four car passengers have been killed in a crash with a ute near Shepparton in Victoria's far northeast, with the car driver also seriously injured. AAP · Jan 4, 2023
Four people killed, one seriously injured after ute and car collide near Shepparton in Victoria's north Four people are dead and one seriously injured after a ute and car collide at Pine Lodge near the northern Victorian city of Shepparton. ABC News · Jan 4, 2023
Three charged with murder after body found in burning car on Christmas Eve in Bunbartha, in Victoria's north Victoria Police have charged three people with murder following the death of a 19-year-old man found in a burning car in the state's north last week. ABC News · Dec 30, 2022
Alex surviving a year of cancer treatment is Breeanna's Christmas wish come true Just one more round of chemotherapy for leukaemia and Alexander will head home to Shepparton for Christmas, after a year of isolation in Melbourne with his mum Breeanna. ABC News · Dec 21, 2022
The Cat Empire headlines Shepparton flood recovery concert Rapper and spoken word artist Bricky B believes live music is "food for the soul" that can help his community recover after devastating floods. ABC News · Dec 11, 2022
Six sentenced after violent, botched car theft bid where woman was assaulted A disagreement about the ownership of a Holden Commodore sparked an aggravated burglary that sent six men to jail, a Shepparton court has heard. ABC News · Dec 1, 2022
‘He makes us so happy’: Victorian town gets behind its teenage World Cup Socceroo Garang Kuol Aunt says South Sudanese community in Shepparton couldn’t be prouder of player who has loved playing football since kindergarten The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2022
Thunderstorm asthma warnings issued for northern and north central Victoria as wet weather predicted The Victorian Department of Health says the greatest risk is in the north central and northern country districts, which include regional centres Bendigo, Shepparton, Echuca and Castlemaine. ABC News · Nov 12, 2022
‘Smells like sewage’: blackwater from Victorian floods causes mass fish deaths ‘We’re measuring for E. coli,’ says state’s chief environmental scientist who advises: ‘Stay out of the water’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2022
Early water quality testing results show high traces of E.coli in Victorian floodwaters Water quality testing done by the Environment Protection Authority over the past week shows high than usual traces of E.coli in floodwaters. ABC News · Nov 7, 2022
Renewed push for Shepparton bypass after Mooroopna cut off by flooding A woman with a high-risk pregnancy and a cancer patient were among those unable to access crucial services when the only major bridge between Shepparton and Mooroopna closed this month. ABC News · Oct 29, 2022
Many forced to live in tents as flood damage sees housing crisis deepen in Greater Shepparton Flood damage is worsening regional Victoria's housing crisis, pushing some households into homelessness, advocacy groups say. ABC News · Oct 24, 2022
Multicultural communities need to be part of Victoria's flood emergency plans, leaders say People from culturally diverse backgrounds have narrowly avoided being caught out in potentially life-threatening situations in Victorian floods because of language barriers. Community leaders say that needs to change. ABC News · Oct 21, 2022
Body of man recovered from NSW flood waters; Medibank receives demands from alleged hackers – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2022
ABC News · Oct 18, 2022 Man found dead in floodwater at Nathalia, north-west of Shepparton in Victoria Victoria Police confirms a 65-year-old man has died in floodwater at Nathalia, north-west of Shepparton. Concerns were raised after he failed to return home last night.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2022 Morning Mail: translator drought in flood zones, Russian war plane crashes, Truss tax plan axed Tuesday: Shepparton’s multicultural community had to rely on a team of volunteers to help raise the alarm amid flooding. Plus: the ultimate guide to buying men’s underwear
The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2022 ‘We’d have lost lives’: absence of translators in Shepparton flood response criticised Volunteers have been the only way for the shire’s thriving multicultural community to seek help during the emergency
The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2022 Victorian authorities say residents in Kerang face being cut off for a week after SES conducts 650 flood rescues Daniel Andrews announces a $351m emergency package to begin recovery from the floods
The New Daily · Oct 17, 2022 Towns cut off, as grim forecast reveals more rain for flood zones The Victorian town of Kerang will be isolated for a week as the state's flood crisis unfolds – and more heavy rain is forecast.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2022 Victoria floods: nervous night in Shepparton but Goulburn River peaks lower than expected Greater Shepparton area remains on high alert as river expected to stay at major flood level for days and thousands of properties isolated
The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2022 Morning mail: thousands of homes in flood waters’ path, plan to end family violence, Xi cements power Monday: Shepparton residents face evacuation orders in Victoria’s flooding crisis. Plus: cricket upset as minnows open T20 World Cup with a win
The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2022 Police investigate looting of flood-affected Melbourne property – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Oct 16, 2022 Vic town to be isolated by floods for week A Victorian town will be isolated by floodwaters for a week, as the flooding disaster unfolds and the state announces a $351 million recovery package.
ABC News · Oct 16, 2022 Victorian floods displace thousands, residents in Echuca brace for second river peak Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews says more than 11,000 people have applied for emergency flood relief payments, giving authorities an idea of the number of people affected by the crisis. Flood conditions in Shepparton have stabilised, but residents in Echuca will face another peak in 48 hours.
ABC News · Oct 16, 2022 'Too late to leave' for residents of Shepparton, Orrvale as rivers set to peak Monday The time to leave areas of Central Victoria passed on Sunday with emergency crews warning anyone remaining in Shepparton, Orrvale, Mooroopna and Elmore to Rochester to find high ground as flood waters rise.