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Clearing path back to normality

A dozen homes have been declared uninhabitable because of damage from Sunday's storm, but the overall assessment is that it could have been much worse. Greater Shepparton City Council chief executive officer Phil Pearce said yesterday given the strength of the storm and the sheer number of trees... Full Story

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» All households to have the power
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» Students' kitchen done like a dinner
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On pathway to the top

Country Basketball Victoria's under-14 regional academy is the first major step for youngsters in their aim to forge a professional career. Shepparton has six girls and seven boys in the latest intake of north-east academies. Tatura's Bellamey Sims was also included in the boys' squad. CBV... Full Story

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» Season ends without a ball bowled in anger
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» Tocumwal premiership star Mellington to suit up at Heathcote
» Weather puts halt to running of Echuca Cup

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Storm brought out our best

There are two ways of looking at Sunday's storm. The pessimist would say it was horrific, and it caused enormous damage, disruption and distress. An optimistic view would be that nobody was killed or, as far as we know, injured. Simple mathematics tells you we were very lucky. Rather than look at... Full Story

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Organ donation needs a boost

The weight of the NRL has been thrown behind an effort to boost Australia's underperforming organ donation rate. Australia trails other developed countries like Spain, the United Kingdom and United States when it comes to the rate of life-saving transplant operations done every year. It's a... Full Story

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» Only change will be costs

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Pitch in for the big clean-up

Take action this Sunday, March 7 in keeping your local area clean by taking part in Clean Up Australia Day. Shepparton Mooroopna Urban Landcare Group, with support from RiverConnect, are in search of extra hands to help on the annual day. Greater Shepparton City Council's RiverConnect project... Full Story

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» Cameras set to capture culprits
» GV Health gets funds
» `Pretend' patients thanked | 1 Photo
» Mass with a difference A blessing mass will be held in Kyabram next month, but it won't be your usual Sunday at church. The third annual Motorcycle Blessing Mass will raise awareness about road safety, and all motorcycles and motorcyclists will be blessed on the day. The ceremony will be held at St Augustine's Catholic Church on Sunday, March 21 at 10.30 am. St Augustine's Parish priest Father Michael Morley said he was excited by the innovative approach to the ceremony and its success during the past two years. ``The Motorcycle Mass is designed to bring people from the community together, to enhance road safety initiatives and to make people aware that there are more motorcyclists on the road than ever before,'' he said. ``It's a great way for individuals with like interests to come together and celebrate their sport. ``We encourage motorcyclists and parishes around the diocese to attend.'' A Vintage Motorbike Show being run by Vintage Motorcycle Club of Victoria will also be a part of this year's mass, and will be held at Kyabram Town Hall in Bradley St from 9 am until 3 pm. A gold coin donation will be asked for a barbecue that will follow the mass. Tea, coffee and water will be supplied. For more details, phone Kathy Gill on 0427 671 350 or email kgill1876@yahoo.com or phone Mick Dunn on 0408 438 330 or email mick.dunn@optusnet.com.au | 1 Photo
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Saturday, 6th March 2010

WILL WE NEXT HAVE BABY FOOD CONTAMINATED WITH MAD COW DISEASE?Australian mothers might be feeding... More By: dteas@hotmail.com

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Tuesday, 23rd February 2010

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Thursday, 9th April 2009

The so called Chicken-Gate (how original) video scandal that has rocked the North Melbourne... More By: The Lip

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Monday, 22nd September 2008

Remember what they say about never holding an inquiry unless you know the outcome.The same can be... More By: The Lip

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Thursday, 4th September 2008

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The Victorian Government has announced emergency grants for people displaced by Sunday's storm. Community Service minister Lisa Neville said the grants would provide up to $1067 for essentials such as accommodation and replacement food. The...View More

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Tree on roof escapes notice

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General News

Balloons and butterflies honour Trinity

Rudd, SBY discuss people smuggling issue

Car crashes into Melbourne house

Housing finance fall may stop rate hikes

RBA says labour market strong

Australia's youth bore brunt of downturn

'Stillborn' Sydney elephant calf alive

Consumer confidence holds steady: survey

Park wants killer whale video suppressed

US misled us on detainees: ex-MI5 chief

Vic injuries increase amid storm repairs

I slapped pupils in face: Pope's brother

New massacre fears as 500 die in Nigeria

Probe 'to reveal Mossad faked passports'

Learner 'caught drink driving, speeding'

Technology

Scientists draw DNA from fossilised eggs

Humans found to have sixth taste - fat

YouTube extends automatic captioning

Aussie biologist honoured for 'tweeting'

Army choppers to buzz Sydney in training

End near for noisy mobile phone talk

Five sites to test high speed broadband

Net 'third most popular' US news source

British MPs fall victim to Twitter scam

Kindle books now available on Blackberry

Microsoft shows mobile platform upgrade

Spacewalking astronauts turn plumbers

Woman sues Toyota over husband's death

US laser shoots down missile in test

Astronauts add to space station

Sports

Clarke, North in squad for Tests in NZ

Momentum with Australia in ODI series

Richmond's King risks three-game ban

Johnson out of NAB Cup grand final

Tiger working with swing coach: reports

Victory beaten by Seongnam Ilhwa 2-0

Hawks soar over Wildcats to level series

Haddin's 110 powers Australia to ODI win

Schumacher in for hard season: Webber

Vics vie for home Sheffield Shield final

Tarrant nearing the end at Freo

AFL to test for human growth hormones

Kookaburras on top as England lose

Lower out of AFL with broken leg

Schumacher ready to fight for title

Business & Finance

Housing finance fall may stop rate hikes

RBA says labour market strong

Australia's youth bore brunt of downturn

Consumer confidence holds steady: survey

Get ready for next crisis: IMF chief

Govt to reveal tax stance 'before poll'

World-record wool bale to be auctioned

Job ads surge 20% in February: survey

Triple whammy hits would-be home buyers

Business confidence at three-month high

Companies expecting to hire more workers

Sales expectations highest in 5 years

ASX closes up, led by resources, energy

UK economy faces 'high' risk of relapse

Eurozone to help Greece 'if necessary'

Health

Men likelier to enjoy sex in old age

Few aware of painkillers' risks: study

Childhood food allergy 'an epidemic'

A tipple a day keeps obesity at bay

Queen Mary II to boost Aussie economy

Rudd to lobby premiers over hospitals

Victoria wants health overhaul details

Half of all glaucoma sufferers 'unaware'

Lack of sleep in young 'increases fat'

Impending mums 'should take iodine'

Gene test claims to find best diet

Calls to lift ban on gays donating blood

Health reform panned despite big sell

'Smoking killed me' sign placed on grave

Plan 'doesn't fix rural GP shortages'

Entertainment

Lindsay Lohan files $US100m ad lawsuit

Pink Floyd takes record company to court

Adelaide woman wins Mary Poppins role

Bullock delighted by best-worst double

Bigelow, Bullock, Bridges win Oscars

Aussies miss out at Oscars

Excitement builds on Oscars red carpet

Aussie stars shine on and off screen

Sandra Bullock delights at Razzie awards

The Hurt Locker favourite over Avatar

Fourth baby on the menu for Jamie Oliver

Campbell's driver regrets calling police

DJ Guetta enjoys 'rock star reception'

Aussies not in glamour Oscar categories

Meat Loaf's controversial new lyrics

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