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COUNCIL THROWS WEIGHT BEHIND ARTS FESTIVAL
VICTORIAN SENIORS FEATURE
MEET CHRIS AND HIS WHEELS
COMMUNITY KINDNESS PAGE 19
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2022
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Plenty of fish thanks to new site By Deanne Jeffers THE first native fish produced at Arcadia’s brand-new fish hatchery were released into the Goulburn River last week. Victorian Fishing and Boating Minister Melissa Horne released the first 10,000 golden perch fingerlings into the river. Once fully operational, the hatchery will produce up to 1.6 million native fish each year – mostly golden perch and Murray cod. Continued Page 8
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EXCITING PLANS REVEALED... (From left) Federal MP for Nicholls, Damian Drum, and La Trobe University Shepparton head of campus Elizabeth Capp along with La Trobe University vice-chancellor Professor John Dewar AO were pleased to announce the La Trobe campus extension. Photo: Kelly Lucas.
Shepparton university to expand $10.5M redevelopment in the pipeline
PLANS for a $10.5M redevelopment of the La Trobe Shepparton campus were unveiled yesterday, including high-tech clinical teaching spaces, modern study areas, and a flexible space for community events. With construction to commence late
2022, the project should improve the study experience for hundreds of local students, while enabling more students in critical study areas, such as nursing. “Our Shepparton campus already produces around 100 graduates a year in
areas such as nursing, education, business, arts and social work – the majority of whom go on to work in the local region,” La Trobe vice-chancellor Professor John Dewar AO said. Continued Page 4
COMMUNITY CONSULTATION SUBMISSIONS CLOSE FEBRUARY 28TH HOW TO HELP: • Email your concern to GSCC at council@shepparton.vic.gov.au and let them know you want to save our school. • Go to www.shaping.greatershepparton.com.au and complete the online form opposing the 4 storey development • Send your opposing letter via post to: Greater Shepparton City Council, Locked Bag 1000, Shepparton VIC 3632.
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