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Offenders learn consequence of shop theft By David Lee AS phase one of Operation Consequence, which targeted shop theft at local retail stores, came to an end last week, the Shepparton Police have revealed that the first three months of the operation saw a 46 percent increase in the number of offenders processed. The operation, which was designed as a response to the crime trends in the community, saw uniformed and undercover officers patrol stores around Shepparton to catch offenders in the act. Continued on page 20
NEW PREMISES TO OPEN… Harvey Norman Furniture Sales Representative, Damien Cassidy, White Goods Manager, Marty Richardson, Electrical Franchisee Joe Marruso and Computer Franchisee, Angus Jewell are all looking forward to their new premises at Riverside Plaza, set to open mid next month. Photo: David Lee.
15,000 sqm plaza building close to completion By David Lee WITH just over one month before the brand new Harvey Norman opens its doors at the new complex currently being fitted out at Riverside Plaza, excitement is building about the first time addition of a flooring department, making Harvey Norman the complete package for home set-up.
On Sunday, March 15 the current Harvey Norman premises will close its doors forever, leaving behind 18 years of sales and growth, with the new, 7,400 sqm premises promising to offer an experience like no other. The new, purpose built facility, which is approximately 15,000 sqm, brings together the latest, modern features and the newly
installed traffic lights will allow easy and safe access to Harvey Norman as well as the rest that Riverside Plaza has to offer. The addition of new car park spaces will mean the entire Riverside Plaza centre will have in excess of 800 car parks, including newly installed parks that cater for parents with Continued on page 15 young children.