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Political attack puts focus on safety and civic debate
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By Natasha Fujimoto LAST week’s attack on Independent Federal Member for Indi Dr Helen Haines ignited widespread debate and renewed concerns about the safety of those involved in public life. T hose concerns were heightened by a not her a la r m i ng i ncident on Wed ne sd ay, O c tob er 21, when a 56 -year-old man allegedly stormed the electorate office of WA Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley in Victoria Park, demanding access to the minister and making verbal threats. Continued Page 9
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CELEBRATING the hard work, talent, resilience and innovation of Greater Shepparton's business community, the 29th Greater Shepparton Business Excellence Awards, hosted by the Greater Shepparton Business Network (GSBN) and proudly
presented by Shepparton Club Inc, were held at Riverlinks Eastbank on Friday night. Business leaders, entrepreneurs and community members walked the red carpet before gathering for the gala event, where
GSBN presented 16 award categories, including the evening's highest honour, the Hall of Fame Award. Continued Page 8 Meet the award winners Pages 18+19
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When the headlines fade our responsibility to each other remains about how Australia prevents violence and protects its people. Those questions deserve sustained attention, regardless of where we stand politically. How do we build a society where people can access help before they reach breaking point? Where families raising concerns are heard, services have the resources to respond and warning signs lead to meaningful action? Violence affects people in their homes, workplaces and communities. Many never make the headlines. Their safety matters too. Our political leaders, businesses and digital platforms have responsibilities here. So do we as citizens. Preventing violence and protecting people must be priorities supported by action, resources and accountability. Accessible mental health care, stronger
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Opinion: Kelly McPherson THE horrific attack on Helen Haines MP is rightly dominating the headlines and it deserves our condemnation and concern. Like so many Australians, I wish her strength, support, and the best possible recovery. Behind the headlines is a person whose life has been profoundly affected, alongside her family, friends, colleagues and community. What happened to Helen matters. And our concern should endure long after the news cycle moves on. The circumstances surrounding this attack must be established through the investigation. We should not speculate about the attacker’s motives or assume we understand what led to it. Nothing excuses the decision to harm another person. We can, however, ask broader questions
community connections and earlier intervention require sustained investment. Threats, bullying and content that incites violence require a serious response. Mental illness should never be confused with violent intent, and personal hardship does not excuse harming another person. Effective prevention means taking people’s suffering seriously while also taking threats and dangerous behaviour seriously. Compassion and accountability must work together. The heart of a community is revealed in how it treats its most vulnerable. That means listening to people who are struggling, protecting those at risk and ensuring support reaches all people. Everyone deserves to be safe. We should be able to agree on that, even when we disagree about politics. Our collective response will be measured by what we do next: whether we listen, whether we act and whether we sustain the effort to reduce
violence once public attention turns elsewhere, I believe this should happen regardless of what government is in power. For Helen, who has lost both her legs and whose life has now been changed forever, I hope the months and years ahead bring healing, support and the opportunity to live her life safely and fully. For Australia, I hope our concern becomes a lasting commitment to protecting one another. When the headlines fade, our responsibility to each other remains. Do you think we are doing enough to protect people, or have we become accustomed to expressing shock, offering sympathy and waiting for the next tragedy? To share this opinion piece for further discussion and consideration with friends, family and colleagues, head to The Adviser’s website by scanning the QR Code.
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THE PEOPLE HAVE CHOSEN...Nick Stathopoulos’ hyperrealist portrait, A Brilliant Career (Margaret Fink), has been voted the People’s Choice Award winner for the Archibald Prize 2026 exhibition at SAM. Photo: Supplied
A NEW public artwork celebrating Yorta Yorta culture, Country and community will be unveiled at Kaiela Arts in Shepparton on Friday, November 13. Gundja Woka Wala | Home on Country by the Waters, by Yorta Yorta, Gunditjmara and Wemba Wemba artist Tahnee Day, will transform the windows of Kaiela Arts with artwork reflecting connections to Country, waterways, Elders and cultural knowledge. The free launch celebration will run from 6pm to 8pm at Kaiela Arts, 530 Wyndham Street, Shepparton, with music, food and conversation. Registrations are available through Kaiela Arts at: https://kaielaarts.org.au/
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PEOPLE’S Choice: Nick Stathopoulos’ hyperrealist portrait A Brilliant Career (Margaret Fink) has been named the People’s Choice Award winner for the Archibald Prize 2026 exhibition at Shepparton Art Museum. The portrait depicts Australian film and television producer Margaret Fink AO, best known for producing the 1979 film My Brilliant Career. Visitors to SAM selected the work as their favourite from the 59 portraits on display. SAM artistic director Danny Lacy said the portrait had captivated visitors with its realism and intricate detail. “It’s a powerful work that draws you in,” he said. The Archibald Prize 2026 exhibition continues at Shepparton Art Museum until Sunday, November 1.
A NEW PUBLIC ARTWORK...Celebrating Yorta Yorta culture, Country and community is coming to Kaiela Arts. Pictured is Gunditjmara and Wemba Wemba artist Tahnee Day. Photo: Supplied
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NOW OPEN... The Greater Shepparton Foundation’s Lift Off Scholarship program is now open for 2027. Pictured are this year’s Lift Off Scholarship recipients. Photo: Supplied
LIFT OFF SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
YOUNG people across the Goulburn Valley are being encouraged to apply for the Greater Shepparton Foundation’s Lift Off Education Scholarship program. Established in 2014, the program aims to remove financial barriers for young people transitioning from secondary school into further study, helping local students pursue their education and career aspirations. Last year, 18 scholarships worth up to $10,000 each were awarded to local students, with the foundation hoping to support the same number or more this year. Eligible students are encouraged to apply, with applications now open through the Greater Shepparton Foundation website.
SHEPPARTON’S ONGOING POTHOLE PROBLEM
POTHOLES and deteriorating road surfaces continue to raise safety concerns across Shepparton and the wider Goulburn Valley, with motorists reporting tyre damage and calling for more lasting repairs. In July 2026, drivers travelling along the Goulburn Valley Highway reported seeing multiple vehicles pulled over with blown tyres, while local representatives continue to raise concerns about the condition of regional roads. RACV Emergency Roadside Assistance
crews attended 95 wheel and tyre-related callouts across Shepparton between July and September this year.
FINAL BELL FOR YEAR 12
A MOMENTOUS milestone has arrived for Year 12 students, with the class of 2026 having completed their final school-based classes early to mid this month. For students undertaking VCE, attention now turns to the written examination period, which began on Monday, October 26 and will run through to Wednesday, November 18. After years in the classroom, students will then await the release of ATAR results on Thursday, December 10, as an important date for those considering university and other tertiary pathways. While Year 12 students have finished regular classes, the Victorian Government school year officially concludes on Friday, December 18. We wish the region’s graduating students all the very best as they prepare for their final examinations and take their next steps beyond secondary school.
THE EYE SHOP CELEBRATES 20 YEARS
LOCAL owners Ashley and Vanessa Madeira celebrated 20 years of The Eye Shop last week, marking two decades of helping the community
look after their eyesight. Reflecting on the decision to open the store, Ashley said: “We thought it was time for a new challenge, and this was our challenge.” For the pair, the work goes beyond providing eye care, with Ashley saying the opportunity to make a positive difference in people’s lives is what makes it so rewarding. “The reason we do this is because eyesight is so important,” Ashley said.
GET YOUR DANCING SHOES ON
DUST off your dancing shoes and head along to the Mooroopna Ballroom Dance Group’s next monthly dance on Sunday, November 8. Running from 1pm to 5pm at the Mooroopna Hall, 43 McLennan Street, the afternoon is a chance to enjoy the dance floor, good company and a shared afternoon tea. Guests are asked to bring a plate. Tickets are $10 per person and raffle tickets are $1, with all profits donated to a local charity. This month, proceeds will support Foodbank, with the help of monthly sponsor Stellar. Enquiries to Ian on 0402 522 602 or Simon on 0456 575 268.
SCHOOL REUNION SET FOR NOVEMBER
FORMER Shepparton High School students are invited to reconnect and reminisce at a reunion on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 12pm at Eagles & Birdies, The Golf Club, Mooroopna. Open to students from the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and beyond, the gathering will feature a two-course lunch for $30 per person. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP by October 30 to organisers, with contacts below. Please book early. Majorie Bradley (Brisbane) – marjb1@ bigpond.com or phone: 0438 212 098 Joy Phillis (Smith) – tbephillis@gmail.com or phone: 5825 1840. Mobile: 0427 254 514
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BIG MILESTONE...Local owners of The Eye Shop celebrate 20 years in business at their Wyndham Street store. Pictured from left are Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor, Cr Geoff Akers, The Eye Shop co-owner Vanessa Madeira, Board Chair of Greater Shepparton Business Network, Wayne Sutton and The Eye Shop co-owner Ashley Madeira. Photo: Geoff Adams
SHEPPARTON Church of Christ is hosting a “meet the candidates forum” for all churches and Christians in the electorate of Shepparton on Thursday, November 5 at 7.00pm at the Shepparton Church of Christ at 105 Corio Street Shepparton.
More than a place By Veronica Jamison,
CEO, Shepparton Villages
Life’s a Carnival!
Life can get way too serious sometimes. But there are few things in life that a good carnival can’t fix, at least for an hour or two. I was delighted last week to drop by our Mooroopna Place aged care home to join in with some of the fun being had with their second CARNIVAL event, held following the success of an inaugural Carnival event back in 2025. When I say Carnival, I’m talking about silly costumes, competitive outdoor throwing and ‘fishing’ events, lots of friendly banter, and plentiful festive food items of various kinds. What could be better! This year Mooroopna’s Carnival had the added attraction of not one but two live ponies, available to be patted and engaged in a friendly chat (generally one-sided, alas), and – believe it or not – a real live Macaw parrot, with beautifully coloured plumage. I was delighted to see that some residents were able to come along from our other two homes as well – Maculata Place and Banksia Lodge creating opportunities for interaction between residents on the different sites. In a few cases this created a reunion of sorts for some residents who have moved locations over the years. Possibly the biggest challenge on the day was heat and humidity, as temperatures climbed a smidge higher than some had anticipated. But with lots of shade, hilarious hats on hand, and plenty of hydration, the conditions remained manageable. Events like this one can truly be fun for those who attend, but I know they also entail a lot of work behind the scenes, particularly by Lifestyle & Leisure staff and volunteers - sometimes working under less than ideal conditions. So I believe these teams deserve the respect and appreciation of all of the families and friends of our beloved residents, for the difference they consistently make – whether it be through events like the Carnival last week or one of the many other initiatives taken across all our sites throughout the year. Life can be tough sometimes – but we should always leave room in it for a good Carnival every now and then! Find out more: www.sheppvillages.com.au Or call: (03) 5832 0800 Mon to Fri - 9am to 5pm
ABUSE COMPENSATION
Rightside Legal just won a $2.2 million verdict for a child abuse survivor from Shepparton*
This comes on top of a series of record compensation wins against schools, churches and other institutions – including a recent $8 million settlement with the Victorian Education Department. Would you, or someone close to you, like to know more? *The abuse occurred in 1970 at the Marist-run St. Colman’s College, before it became Notre Dame College.
For free and confidential advice about a claim, contact Rightside Legal on 1300 765 702 or at info@rightsidelegal.com.au
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The Shepparton Cup kicks goals for community LOCAL TALENT... Young footballers took centre stage last weekend as the AFS Shepparton Cup kicks goals for local sport, community spirit and the next generation of talent. Photo: Natasha Fujimoto
By Maddison Howell THE Australian Football Skool (AFS) Shepparton Cup has wrapped up after a massive weekend of junior soccer, with more than 900 games played and a growing legacy bringing families, clubs and visitors together
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across the region. The tournament, which has grown from humble beginnings around 20 years ago, once again showcased the depth of young football talent while highlighting Shepparton’s ability to host a major sporting event. AFS managing director Ronaldo Navas said the weekend had been a tremendous success, with players of all abilities getting the chance to compete, develop and enjoy the game. “This past weekend was great, we had over 900 games played and it was magnificent, there’s just so much talent around,” he said. For Navas, the tournament’s significance extends beyond the results on the pitch, with creating opportunities for young people remaining at the heart of its mission. “What inspires and drives a lot of our thinking is giving more opportunities for kids to play and do what they love,” he said. The Shepparton Cup has also established itself as a potential stepping stone for aspiring footballers, with former participants going on to represent Australia and play professionally. “For young players trying to build their careers this event is incredibly important, we’ve seen people that have gone on to play for the Socceroos and in other professional teams that once graced the Shepparton Cup,” Navas said. However, he said the tournament’s greatest achievement may be the lasting connections it
has built within the community. “Beyond the kids playing, we’ve had people who now come back as parents watching their families interact with this event, it’s really becoming a generational community event,” he said. With hundreds of matches taking place across the venue’s many fields, the competition also brings visiting families and teams into Shepparton, providing an opportunity to experience the region while supporting local businesses. Navas credited the community’s continued backing and the hard work of organisers for the tournament’s growth. “We’re incredibly lucky that we’ve had such great support from the community over the years, our team works very hard to make this event as great as it has become,” he said. With further growth on the horizon, Navas said he was excited about what the future could hold for the competition. “I can see this event continue to grow and become better and better, every year we add something new and it’s exciting to think about what could happen in the future,” he said. The Shepparton Cup continues to underline the role community sport plays in bringing generations together and giving the region’s next generation of footballers a chance to shine.
Cheering you on, for one last time! As VCE exams commence this week, I wish every Year 12 student at Greater Shepparton Secondary College the very best. Your teachers and school staff have prepared you well and it has been a pleasure for us to watch you grow into confident, capable and compassionate young people. Together, you have navigated adversity, embraced opportunities and shown resilience and character. These qualities will be with you for life, long after you meet the challenges of today. As you continue through the October and November exam period, remember that success is not about perfection. Focus on doing your best, one question at a time. Trust in your own preparation, the support your teachers have provided, back your
abilities, and take care of yourself along the way. Get plenty of rest, stay connected to your support network, and make time to recharge between exams. I have the privilege of serving as your last school principal as you complete this final hurdle of formal education. You are also my last group of graduates as I prepare to retire, and I could not be prouder. Good luck, Class of 2026. Believe in yourselves and your learning journey. We are all cheering you on. Barbara O’Brien Executive Principal, Greater Shepparton Secondary College
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Let’s keep this region strong DURING my time as the Member for Shepparton in the Victorian Parliament, it has been a privilege to represent our community, listen to local people and advocate for the things that matter to them. Throughout my time in Parliament, I have worked alongside community organisations, local businesses, families, and individuals to make sure that the Shepparton electorate’s needs are heard, and our region receives the attention and investment it deserves. Regional communities deserve their fair share of government investment, yet we know under a Labor Government that Regional Victoria does not get its fair share
of funding, and in fact whist representing 25% of the States population, Regional Victoria currently only receives around 12% of funding. A Jess Wilson-led Liberal and Nationals Government is committed to ensuring regional Victoria receives at least 25 per cent of all new Victorian Government infrastructure investment. That means a fairer share for our region and a stronger focus on the things local people tell us matter most — quality healthcare closer to home, better roads, more affordable homes, and safer communities. We will back the regions and ensure we get the funding we desperately need and
deserve - Regional Communities Matter. It has been an honour to serve the people of the Shepparton District and to have advocated for the needs of our region throughout my time in Parliament. Together we have achieved some great investment and outcomes, but there is still so much more needed, and to be done. As I look to the next chapter, I am delighted that Shane Sali is the National Party Candidate to replace me in the Seat of Shepparton. Shane knows the region; he knows the issues and has been a fantastic advocate and champion for the region. I know that Shane will continue to advocate for the region as passionately as I have.
STRONG REGION… Kim O’Keeffe (Pictured) reflects on her achievements over the past four years as she looks to the next chapter. Photo: Supplied
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Shepparton $30m Shepparton Line Additional Services $25m Wilmot Road Early Learning Centre $10.3m 15-unit housing complex for people sleeping rough and homeless $10.2m Goulburn Valley Health Worker Accommodation Facility $7.1m operationalise new Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanner at Goulburn Valley Health $5m support JDK Management expansion program $4.6m Goulburn Valley Health planning and redevelopment $4m Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project $2m Shepparton BMX Complex upgrades $460k Shepparton CFA Heavy Tanker $317.5k St George’s Road Primary School maintenance improvements $186.6k Wilmot Road Primary School maintenance improvements $172.3k Street Primary School maintenance During theGuthrie past four years together, we have achievedimprovements some important funding for our region. This is a snapshot of some of the State $135.4k Bourchier Street Primary School maintenance Government investment that have helped achieve someimprovements great outcomes across the Shepparton District while I have been in office. It $97.1k Banmira Specialist School maintenance improvements highlights many of the achievements made possible through working together and the dedication of many different stakeholders, local $75k Shepparton Search and Rescue Squad operational equipment groups, organisations and community members. I am proud to have advocated as your local MP and I thank everyone involved in Mooroopna $407k Shepparton Foodshare achieving these results for our region. $77k Mooroopna Primary School maintenance improvements $62.5k Family Haven’s Greater Shepparton Lighthouse $62.5k Mooroopna Education & Activity Centre Art Mural Project $30k Mooroopna Primary School Active Schools Program $24k Mooroopna Education & Activity Centre food relief $10k 54 Reasons Kindergarten equipment improvements $10k Mooroopna Children & Families Centre equipment improvements $1.5k Mooroopna Golf Club $1k Mooroopna Croquet Club Numurkah $54.380m Pioneers Memorial Lodge Aged Care redevelopment $1.233m Numurkah Secondary College maintenance improvements $30k Numurkah Primary School Active Schools Program Bunbartha $30k Numurkah Secondary College Active Schools Program 318 Wyndham St, Shepparton VIC 3630 $1k Bunbartha Pony Club Kim4Shepp $6k Numurkah Kindergarten equipment improvements Katandra $5k Numurkah District Soccer Club Strathmerton $7k Katandra and District History Group Consolidate kim.okeeffe@parliament.vic.gov.au THE$3.9k NATIONALS MEMBER FOR SHEPPARTON DISTRICT Numurkah SES operational equipment $437k Strathmerton Primary School upgrade (03) 5831 6944 Preserve Create Local History Visual Displays Nathalia $244.7k Strathmerton Primary School maintenance $1k Katandra Cricket Club $100k Nathalia Safer Pedestrians Project improvements $1k Katandra Football Netball Club $30k Nathalia Lawn Tennis Club Tallygaroopna Karamomus $30k Nathalia Secondary College Active Schools Program $29.1k Tallygaroopna Bowling Club facility improvement $5.4k Karamomus CFA operational equipment $10k Nathalia Angling Club project Kialla $1k Nathalia Golf Club Toolamba $3.6m St Anne’s College new learning areas and Tatura $156.6k Toolamba Primary School maintenance workspaces $460k Tatura CFA Heavy Tanker improvements Kialla West $29.1k Tatura Community House improvement works Waaia $25m Kialla West Early Learning Centre $11k Tatura Civic Halls Committee $32k Waaia Community Plan to construct new art on a $1.869m GV Highway and Cemetery Rd intersection $10k Tatura Children Centre moveable and accessible equipment silo upgrade $1k 1st Tatura Scout Group Wunghnu Kotupna $1k Tatura Football Netball Club $30k Wunghnu Primary School Active Schools Program $8m McCoys Bridge upgrade Barmah $19.5k Wunghnu Primary School maintenance Lemnos $234k Barmah CFA minor facilities improvements improvements $5k Lemnos Primary School maintenance improvements $100k Floodplain Management Plans $12k Wungnhu Bowls Club to construct new gathering $75k to restore Muster Yards space
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Sam BIRRELL MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR NICHOLLS
A perfect fit for the Hall of Fame continued from front page
LABOR SURCHARGE SAVINGS DON’T EXIST Nobody likes credit card surcharges, but trying to pretend a cost disappears simply because you can’t see it on the receipt anymore is delusional. Labor lacks experience running businesses which is why the Prime Minister told us we would save with every tap when the ban on businesses adding a credit card surcharges commenced.
The charges haven’t gone away and businesses unable to absorb the cost are instead raising prices to cover the fees. The problem with Labor’s cost-of-living spin is that shifting costs doesn’t make families better off and small businesses are making it clear to consumers why prices are going up.
A PROUD MOMENT... Presented by last year’s Hall of Fame inductee and Bertoli Farm Machinery co-owner, Paul Bertoli (right), Paul Jerome and wife Jools proudly accept the Hall of Fame award for Talisman Menswear. Photo: Emma Harrop
CANCER CARE CLOSER TO HOME People across Shepparton and the broader Nicholls region have been clear they want to be able to receive cancer treatment closer to home and the Nationals are delivering. In 2019 the Nationals while in government in Canberra provided $27 million for the first stage of an integrated cancer service in Shepparton and more has since been invested in early design. This was the first stage of a vision to
bring cancer diagnosis, treatment, care planning, support services, wellbeing programs and radiotherapy together under one roof at GV Health. Momentum is now building to see this vision realised. The Nationals continue to deliver for Shepparton and as the Federal Member for Nicholls, I will continue to advocate for cancer care closer to home and federal investment in health services for our region.
STRONGER COMMUNITIES GRANTS Expressions of interest are now open for Round 10 of the Stronger Communities Program. The program funds small capital projects that deliver social benefits for local communities, from upgrading facilities to purchasing equipment. A total of $150,000 is available across up to 20 projects in Nicholls.
Grants range from $2,500 to $20,000, and the total project cost cannot exceed $50,000. Organisations can receive up to 100% of eligible project costs. Expressions of interest close at 5pm on Friday 13 November 2026. I encourage local groups to visit sambirrell.com.au/ grants to find out more and submit an expression of interest.
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JOINING the distinguished ranks of the GSBN Hall of Fame this year was Talisman Menswear, founded and owned by charismatic businessman Paul Jerome. For almost two decades, the Mooroopna business has been helping generations of local men look their best while building lasting relationships throughout the Goulburn Valley. In recognition of that contribution, Talisman earned its place a mong G re ater Sheppa r ton's mo s t respected and enduring businesses. Like so many local businesses, Talisman Menswear has weathered its fair share of challenges, requiring fortitude and resilience in the face of COVID-19 and, later, the 2022 Mooroopna f loods. During these difficult times, Paul not only adapted, harnessing his skills to make masks for residents and businesses, but also showed the determination to keep going, remaining true to the store he had worked so hard to build. At the heart of Talisman Menswear's endu ring success, however, are the generations of customers Paul has helped look their very best for some of life's most
important celebrations and milestones. From we dd i n g s a nd a n n ive r s a r ie s to graduations, formals and special presentations, Paul's skill, dedication and personalised service have helped countless people across the region mark memorable occasions with confidence and pride. Humbled by the recognition, Mr Jerome said, “Thank you from the bottom of my heart, it’s very difficult to put into words exactly how I feel. But, of all the awards, to receive this one…wow.” The Hall of Fame induction recognises not only the longevity of the business, but also the relationships, community spirit and unwavering local support that have made Talisman Menswear a valued part of Mooroopna and the wider Goulburn Valley for almost 20 years. As the celebrations continue for Greater Shepparton’s innovative and diverse business community, keep an eye out for photos of all 16 category award winners in The Adviser’s next edition on Wednesday, November 4.
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Political attack puts focus on safety and civic debate continued from front page WHILE both incidents have placed the safety of politicians and their staff firmly in the spotlight, they have also raised a broader question about Australia’s capacity to engage in political debate with civility, maturity and respect. The Nationals’ candidate for Shepparton District, Shane Sali, was among those to respond to The Adviser’s request for comment. “My thoughts are with Helen Haines, her family, friends, team and the entire community right now,” Mr Sali said. “What has occurred is devastating, and violence in any form is unacceptable. “Politics is robust, but everyone has a responsibility to focus on parties and policies, not personal attacks.” Northern Victoria Region MP Wendy Lovell also extended her support to Dr Haines and her family, while condemning the vitriol and violence increasingly associated with political debate. “People may differ from her [Dr Haines] politically, but there’s no need to go to these lengths,” Ms Lovell said. “If someone has a difference of opinion with a Member of Parliament ... the place for them to cast their protest is in the ballot box and vote against them.” Having spent 24 years in Parliament, Ms Lovell said she had witnessed considerable changes to security, as well as increasing abuse directed at politicians, particularly on social media. “What really concerns me is that this could lead to a change with the way the public interact with Members of Parliament in Australia,” she said.
“We’ve always had such very, very close relationships with communities and the community has had virtually unfettered access to their Members of Parliament. “This heightened level of violence towards, or abuse towards, Members of Parliament could mean that changes in the future, and I think that would be really detrimental to what we value here in Australia.” M s L ovell also called for g reater responsibility from social media companies in addressing abusive and inflammatory content. “I think the social media platforms need to be held more accountable for what is on those platforms and the level of hatred that is being stirred up amongst the comment sections on social media,” she said. Community Independent candidate for Shepparton District Lou Costa also extended her best wishes to Dr Haines and her loved ones as she recovers, saying the attack had left her deeply troubled. “I have been deeply troubled by the violent attack ... [and] I would not be surprised to hear that politicians and political candidates, particularly women, because let’s face it, they are more often a target, are exercising extra caution in light of this incident.” Citing a recent study that found 90 per cent of women in public office or running for election had experienced online abuse, Ms Costa said the issue extended beyond the immediate question of physical security to the broader tone of political debate. “I would like to see us all take a good hard look at the tenor of political debate in this country,” she said. “Many of us are sick of the divisive nature, the demonising of one group over another, and the muckraking.”
CAN AUSTRALIA ENGAGE... in political debate with civility, maturity and respect? As the nation continues to come to terms with last week’s attack on Independent Federal Member for Indi Dr Helen Haines, local political leaders and state election candidates respond to the alarming rise in vitriol across Australia’s public and political discourse. Photo: The Adviser
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Construction underway on 650-Lot Parkers Grove Estate
FIRST SOD TURNED... The $205 million Parkers Grove estate officially broke ground this morning at a special sod turning event attended by Greater Shepparton City Mayor, Cr Geoff Akers, representatives from developer Goldfields Group and newly appointed civil construction partner Winslow. The milestone marks the start of a major residential project expected to deliver 650 housing lots and help address growing demand for new homes across Greater Shepparton. Photo: Supplied
ONE of the largest and most significant housing developments currently underway in the region officially broke ground this morning, with the first sod turned on the $205 million Parkers Grove estate in Shepparton. The milestone marks the start of a major residential project expected to deliver 650 housing lots and help address growing demand for new homes across Greater Shepparton. Greater Shepparton Mayor Cr Geoff Akers joined representatives from Goldfields and newly appointed civil construction partner Winslow to celebrate the commencement of works on the estate. The development will transform the historic former Parker pear orchard site and is the first residential project approved under the Shepparton Southeast Precinct Structure Plan. Located about nine minutes from Shepparton's CBD, Parkers Grove will feature a one-hectare central park, wetlands and walking trails. Future plans for the surrounding precinct include a government school, convenience centre and sporting fields. Goldfields national director of communities
Paul Cicchiello said the development would provide much-needed housing while generating local employment opportunities and supporting the region's population growth. "Parkers Grove will honour Shepparton's rich heritage as Australia's food bowl, carrying the legacy of this former pear orchard into a new chapter of regional growth and thriving community life," Mr Cicchiello said. He said strong early interest in the estate reflected confidence in the local property market and continued demand for quality housing options. Mr Cicchiello also highlighted Goldfields' c om m it m e nt to lo c a l i n f r a s t r u c t u r e improvements, including upgrades to nearby Channel Road aimed at improving traffic flow and safety. Stage 1 of the development is expected to title in the third quarter of 2027, with lots already on the market. To learn more about the lots now selling, visit www.parkersgrove.com.au/
World-class DJs hit the decks WORLD-class DJs brought their skills to Shepparton when Bad Apples Music and Rumbalara Football Netball Club presented Live At The BBQ on Saturday, October 24. The free, family-friendly event gave young people the chance to experience live performances and take part in DJ workshops led by
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HUGE BOOST... As stage 2 approaches, GV Link Enterprise Park gets new funding. Photo: Deanne Jeffers
By Maddison Howell GREATER Shepparton’s push to attract new businesses and jobs has received a $2 million boost, with the Victorian Government funding set to help progress the next stage of GV Link Enterprise Park. Greater Shepparton City Council welcomed the investment, which will fund critical infrastructure needed to prepare additional industrial lots for development and attract future business investment. Mayor Geoff Akers said the
funding was a major vote of confidence in the region’s economic future, with demand for industrial land continuing to grow. Council will now progress detailed design work for Stage 2 and seek expressions of interest for the remaining lots to better understand industry demand. The expansion is expected to create opportunities for business growth, freight and logistics investment, and employment across Shepparton and the wider Goulburn Valley.
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Police crack down on car theft and hooning across Victoria VICTORIA Police are targeting dangerous driving and vehicle crime across the state, seizing more than 900 car key cloning devices and cracking down on alleged hoons following concerns from local communities. The two operations highlight efforts by the police to improve road safety and protect motorists, as officers target both technology-enabled car theft and high-risk driving behaviour. In the fight against vehicle theft, police have seized more than 900 key cloning devices over the past year, with an estimated 10,000 vehicles stolen using the technology annually across Victoria. The devices can be used to replicate electronic car keys and bypass vehicle security systems, leaving popular models vulnerable to theft and allowing offenders to abscond with stolen vehicles. Locally, Holden Commodores have been targeted in Greater Shepparton, with at least three stolen from Shepparton and Kialla using electronic reprogramming devices
in November 2025, Police said the technology was allowing thieves to steal vehicles without needing the owner's keys. Police are urging motorists to take preventative measures, which includes installing steering wheel locks and on-board diagnostic port locks, as well as parking in secure locations and ensuring your vehicle is locked at all times. Vehicle Crime Squad Detective Inspector Julie Macdonald said the seizures demonstrated the growing challenge posed by technology-assisted offending. “In the past year police have seized more than 900 key cloning devices from car thieves across the state,” she said, warning motorists to strengthen their vehicle security. While the operations address different offences, both send a clear message: the police are stepping up efforts to protect the community, and residents can play a role by securing their vehicles and reporting dangerous or suspicious behaviour. Victoria Police has indicated similar road safety operations will continue, while motorists are encouraged to take practical steps to reduce the risk of vehicle theft.
BE WARNED... Victoria Police are cracking down on dangerous driving and vehicle crime across the state. Photo: Supplied
$500m battery proposal faces council objection over farmland and school safety concerns By Maddison Howell A PROPOSED $500 million battery energy storage project north of Shepparton is facing growing scrutiny, with Greater Shepparton City Council objecting to its location on productive agricultural land and a local school raising questions about potential safety risks. Avenis Energy Pty Ltd is seeking approval for the Grahamvale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a 480-megawatt facility capable of storing 1,920 megawatt-hours of electricity across four hours. Planned for 305 Verney Road and 221 Grahamvale Road, the project is expected to generate between 100 and 180 construction jobs, alongside a small number of ongoing operational roles. However, council formally lodged an objection to the planning application this month, arguing the proposed site sits within the
Shepparton Irrigation Area, where productive agricultural land is an important part of the region’s economy. The objection is not against battery storage infrastructure itself, but whether this particular location is appropriate. For families living nearby, questions also extend beyond land use. Neha Samar, a parent at All Saints Anglican School, said the proposal had raised concerns about the potential impact on students and surrounding households. “As a parent at All Saints my concern at the moment is the impact that this project could have on our children and their education, as well as the families who live in the area,” she said. “It’s concerning as a parent to see that there are things that can impact our children's studies, and even more concerning when we don’t get answers to the questions we have."
The school has also raised concerns directly with the developer. A representative from All Saints said the principal had met with an Avenis Energy representative to discuss the proposal, including potential fire safety and toxic smoke risks and their implications for staff and students. The school has requested an extension to the consultation period, saying many families live outside the designated notification area and may not otherwise be aware of the proposal. As the planning process continues, the central questions remain: how will potential risks be assessed, how will affected families be informed, and can the project proceed without compromising the region’s agricultural priorities? For the Shepparton community, the answers could shape not only one development, but the future balance between energy infrastructure, farming and local amenity.
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Hair today, hope tomorrow By Natasha Fujimoto BRAVE, selfless and determined, Lorraine Liverton is one local lady with a big heart. Like so many humble individuals who quietly put others before themselves, she is about to do something most of us would baulk at. Lorraine is going cut off all her hair in support of children who experience hair loss due to illness and medical conditions. On Saturday, November 7, Lorraine will take part in a fundraising event for Variety – the Children’s Charity, donating her hair to help create wigs for children who have lost their own due to conditions such as cancer and alopecia. Inspiration to support this charity came to Lorraine following an illness experienced by a close friend and a heart-rending story in the media. “A friend of mine had to have her hair cut off before major surgery, and she asked me what I was going to do with my hair,” Lorraine said. “Then I saw a story about a young girl who was being bullied because she had no hair. That really stayed with me.” Propelled to look into organisations needing hair donations, Lorraine soon discovered Variety’s Hair with Heart Program, which provides natural-hair wigs for
children experiencing hair loss. “A child needs to feel good about themselves and have confidence,” she said. “If I can make a difference to even one child, then it’s worth doing.” According to Lorraine, natural-hair wigs can cost thousands of dollars, with children often requiring more than one wig as they grow. It can take between 15 and 20 ponytails of donated hair to create a single wig. The fundraising event will be held at the Kyabram Club from 6pm, featuring a meal, dessert, raffles, auctions and lucky door prizes. One of the major auction items is a signed Greater Western Sydney Giants guernsey from AFL player Lachie Ash, framed with the generous support of McKellars Picture Framing in Corio Street Shepparton. Lorraine is also calling on local businesses and community members to donate prizes to help boost fundraising efforts. Tickets are $40 and are available now, with sales closing on Friday, October 30. For ticket information, prize donations or to support the fundraiser, contact Lorraine Liverton directly on 0457 159 725.
BIG HEART, BIG CUT... Calling on local businesses and community members for support, Lorraine Liverton (pictured) will cut off all her hair, donating it to help create wigs for children who have lost their hair due to medical conditions as part of a fundraising campaign for Variety – the Children’s Charity. One of the major auction items is a signed Greater Western Sydney Giants guernsey from AFL player Lachie Ash. Photo: Natasha Fujimoto
Greater Shepparton’s bird tally puts native habitats in focus
RICH WILDLIFE... The 2026 Aussie Bird Count has kicked off, highlighting the regions best creatures. Photo: Bird Life Aus Photography
By Maddison Howell MORE than 15,000 birds were counted across Greater Shepparton in a single week last year, giving conservationists valuable insight into the region’s wildlife and the habitats it depends on. The tally of 15,630 individual birds during the 2025 Aussie Bird Count highlighted how local residents can contribute to understanding Australia’s changing bird populations. The 2026 count ran from October 19 to 25, with Greater Shepparton City Council and RiverConnect encouraging residents to take part in the national citizen science initiative run by BirdLife Australia. Council’s Sharen Terry said the data helped identify which species were thriving and which might be declining, informing where conservation efforts could be needed. “It’s really important because it helps build a national database so we better understand how birds are tracking, what ones are doing really well, and what ones might be in decline,” Ms Terry said. She said habitat loss and development had
placed pressure on wildlife, but residents could make a difference by planting native species in their gardens to provide food and shelter. “We have such unique species here in Australia that aren’t found anywhere else in the world, birds are such delightful animals and we all love seeing them, their song fills us with joy and it’s really a wonderful way to start the day” she explained. Greater Shepparton’s parks, wetlands and reserves offer important places for birdlife, with local spots including Boulevard Bush Reserve and Kalinga Park in Shepparton, Archers Field in Mooroopna and Cussen Park in Tatura. Council has supported the count since 2015, also using the results to help monitor biodiversity and the environmental benefits of its One Tree Per Child revegetation program. Although this year’s count has finished, Ms Terry encouraged residents to keep looking out for local birdlife and protecting the habitats that sustain it.
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Emila awarded prestigious King’s Scout Award
HIGHEST YOUTH HONOUR... Emilia Okely (left) was recently presented the King’s Scout Award — the highest youth honour in the Venturer Scouts for ages 14 to 18, on Saturday October 10, at the official presentation attended by Her Excellency Governor General Sam Mostyn, Scout supporters, members of the Scouting Community as well as local MP Wendy Lovell (right). Photo: Supplied
EMILA Okely has joined an elite group of young Australians after recently receiving the King’s Scout Award, the highest youth honour available in the Venturer Scout section (youth aged 14 to 18 years). Local MP Wendy Lovell joined Her Excellency Governor General Sam Mostyn, Emila and her family, Scouts supporters, and members of the Scouting community at the official presentation on Saturday October 10, to celebrate her achievement. The award recognises sustained achievement in leadership, personal development, practical skills and community service. Emila devoted 350 hours to completing the demanding program, demonstrating com m it ment a nd persevera nce across each component. “It was an honour to attend the presentation of the King’s Scout Award to Emila Okely,” posted the Honourable Wendy Lovell on social media last week. The milestone continues a remarkable family tradition. Five members of the Okely family have now earned Scouting’s highest youth distinction. Emila is the family’s only King’s Scout, while her mother, father and two brothers received the Queen’s Scout Award. The honour was formerly known as the Queen’s Scout Award and was
renamed in May 2024 following the change of monarch. Venturer Scouts must complete all requirements and obtain approval from their Unit Council before progressing to the Rover Scout section. The award is widely recognised in the community and is considered the pinnacle of the Venturer experience. For E m i la, t he present at ion ma rked t he culmination of hundreds of hours of effort and service. It also placed her alongside generations of young Australians recognised for their leadership, initiative and willingness to contribute to their communities. Emila commented, “After seeing both my brothers complete their own journey to achieve this, I just knew I wanted to do it too. “I am so grateful to have had so many wonderful people by my side throughout this journey, and over so many hours of community work, camps, hikes, and so much more. They’ve pushed me out of my comfort zone and challenged me to do things I would never have done before. I really am so proud of myself for achieving this goal of mine.” Emila’s success reflects both an individual accomplishment and the strength of the Okely family’s long association with Scouting.
Kyabram Jewellers looks to shine at Spring Market With the Kyabram Spring Market set to bring the community together, local favourite Kyabram Jewellers is preparing to welcome shoppers with a range of special offers and significant savings. Owner Karen Gascoyne is looking forward to the event, hoping it will encourage residents to shop locally, support small businesses and bring renewed energy to Kyabram’s main streets ahead of the Christmas season. Established in 1926, Kyabram Jewellers has now been part of the town’s retail landscape for a century, with Karen taking over the business four years ago. “The store has been here for over 100 years, after being established in the 1920s it’s had 4 owners, I took over four years ago and I’ve been here ever since,” Karen said. Visitors can look forward to a range of bargains, with selected items reduced by up to 50 per cent, including men’s leather accessories, bracelets, earrings and necklaces. Shoppers can also enjoy 15 per cent off
full-priced items in store, making it an ideal opportunity to find a special gift or treat themselves to something new. With the cost of living continuing to put pressure on household budgets, Karen hopes the discounts will make a difference for shoppers while encouraging people to invest in their local community. “We’re really looking forward to seeing people shop locally and get out and about within the community,” she said. Karen believes the Spring Market will provide a welcome boost for local traders after a quieter period, helping businesses build momentum heading into the busy Christmas shopping season. “I think the markets will give everyone a bit of a pep in their step, and I think this will help boost our Christmas sales and put a bit of life back into the streets,” she said. Her message to the community is simple: “I just hope everyone supports the town and has a good day out.” The Kyabram Spring Market is set to kick off at 9am on Friday, November 6.
A CENTURY OF SPARKLE... Kyabram Jewellers owner Karen Gascoyne celebrates the store’s rich history as they prepare for a great community event. Pictured (left to right): Current owner Karen Gascoyne and previous owner Jan Rye. Photo: Supplied
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Buckets of support: Haymes Paint campaign tackles mental health By Maddison Howell A PURPLE paint bucket is proving there is power in starting a conversation, with Haymes Paint’s latest campaign aiming to raise $10,000 for free mental health support for tradies, farmers and blue-collar workers. The 2026 TIACS Buy a Bucket Campaign offcially launched at Haymes Paint’s Creswick Roadstore in Ballarat on October 22, marking the fifth year the family-owned business has backed the initiative. Haymes Paint director Matt Haymes said the campaign continued to grow as demand for mental health support increased. “This is our 5th year and every year it just gets bigger and bigger, and the reason for that is because unfortunately the demand is becoming greater,” he said. The campaign sees customers purchase a brightly coloured purple four-litre touch-up bucket, with 100 per cent of the profits going towards funding counselling sessions through TIACS (This Is A Conversation Starter), a free and confidential service supporting tradies, truck drivers, farmers and their loved ones. Haymes said supporting the industry was particularly important given the pressures workers could face and the barriers that sometimes prevented them from seeking help. “Mental health and wellbeing is just something that is so prevalent, and for the farmer and tradies who might not have access to a lot of support,” he said. With many of Haymes Paint’s customers working in the trades, the campaign also offers a practical way for the business to give back to its community. “With a large amount of our customer base being tradies, it’s very important to us to support them through TIACS,” he said. The campaign has already attracted strong demand, with
STRONGER TOGETHER... Standing together for mental health, the Haymes Paint team and community supporters have launched the 2026 TIACS Buy A Bucket campaign. Pictured (left to right): Rod Walton (CEO Haymes Paint), Michael Poulton (CEO Committee for Ballarat), Jenny Haymes, Belinda Haymes, Ash Newth (TIACS), Riley Haymes, Matthew Haymes. Photo: Supplied
240 buckets stocked at the Ballarat store on launch morning selling out by 9.15am. Haymes said the initiative had helped create opportunities for people to speak up and seek support. “We just want everyone to know that it’s really as simple as scanning the QR code and reaching out, even if that’s a text,” he said.
Running nationally across 63 Haymes Paint shops until December 31, the campaign encourages Australians to check in on a mate and help make professional mental health support more accessible. For confidential support, TIACS is available on 0488 846 988 by text or phone, Monday to Friday, 8am to 10pm AEST.
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CALL FOR MUCH NEEDED INVESTMENT... With eating disorders becoming increasingly complex, and demand for support and treatment services on the rise, Eating Disorders Victoria is calling for an $18.8 million investment over three years to expand those services, with rural and regional communities such as Greater Shepparton among those expected to benefit. Photo: The Adviser
By Natasha Fujimoto AMONG the most devastating psychiatric conditions, eating disorders are serious and complex mental illnesses that can affect almost every system in the human body, while steadily eroding a person’s mental, emotional and social wellbeing. Despite their severity, eating disorders remain surrounded by stigma and misconception. This can be particularly damaging in rural
and regional communities, where access to specialised services is already limited. Far from being confined to young women, eating disorders affect people across genders and generations, against an increasingly complicated backdrop of social media, the manosphere, “looksmaxxing” culture and deeply entrenched expectations about how bodies “should look.” Of course, those pressures are nothing new for women and certainly do not disappear with
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age, as changes associated with perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause can keep body image sharply in focus. For people living with an eating disorder in regional Victoria, accessing critical services and support can mean travelling considerable distances for specialised treatment, adding another layer of complexity. Calling for an $18.8 million investment over three years in the Victorian Government’s 2027-
30 budget, Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) is seeking to expand eating disorder services across the state, with rural and regional communities such as Greater Shepparton among those expected to benefit. EDV chief executive officer Paul Bird said the organisation was seeking continued funding to maintain support services, including counselling and nursing, which are particularly important for people in regional and rural Victoria. It also wants to expand its helpline hub, which currently operates during business hours despite demand for after-hours support. Mr Bird said the pressures facing Victoria’s eating disorder system extended far beyond growing demand. “Only three out of 10 Victorians with an eating disorder seek treatment, and when they do it takes them over five years on average,” he said. Adding to the challenge for regional patients is the need to travel, often long distances, to access more specialised treatment. “In regional areas patients usually have to travel to Melbourne for treatment, and that’s particularly hard because that also costs money,” Mr Bird said. EDV also wants to establish a service for people experiencing long-standing eating disorders and increase its capacity to work with regional mental health organisations. With eating disorders becoming increasingly complex, and contributing factors including trauma, anxiety, neurodiversity and cost-ofliving pressures, Mr Bird said social media was a significant influence across different sections of the community. “I think social media plays an insidious underlying pressure on people, but it affects different ages and different cohorts in different ways,” he said.
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Two FOOTTs in the door of national awards THE FOOTT team are this week, celebrating a major milestone, with Founder and Director Peter Foott and Head of Logistics and Business Integration, Zane Foott both being named finalists in the 2026 Waste Innovation and Recycling Awards. Recognising more than 34 years of leadership and contribution to the waste, recycling and resource recovery sector, Peter has been named a finalist for the Lifetime Contribution Achievement Award. While Zane was named as a finalist in the Young Professional of the Year category, recognising both his leadership within the FOOTT organisation and his contribution to the broader industry. FOOTT Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Yeoland said having two generations of the Foott family both recognised nationally, in the same year was a significant achievement for the regional business. “Peter and Zane have both made an enormous contribution to FOOTT, but at very different stages of their careers,” Andrew said. “For more than three decades, Peter has continued to invest in
regional communities, infrastructure and people, while helping grow FOOTT from humble beginnings into a business now employing more than 110 people across five operating sites. “His contribution goes well beyond the growth of FOOTT. Peter has always believed regional communities should have access to high-quality waste, recycling and resource recovery services, and that philosophy has shaped the business we are today. “To see that recognised through a national Lifetime Contribution Achievement Award nomination is incredibly well deserved.” Andrew stated, further commenting that Zane’s nomination is a clear reflection of his progression through the business and the leadership role he now plays across some of FOOTT’s largest operations. “Zane has worked across many parts of the business, from driving trucks through to sales, operations and logistics, which has given him an understanding of the business from the ground up,” said Andrew. “He now leads our business-to-business logistics, container deposit
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Meet the winners of 2026’s Business Excellence Awards
A NIGHT TO BE PROUD OF...The region’s business community came together at Eastbank last Friday night as this year’s Business Excellence Award winners took to the stage to celebrate success, innovation and achievement across 16 categories. Photo: Emma Harrop
THE best and brightest of Greater Shepparton’s business community were celebrated at the 2026 Greater Shepparton Business Excellence Awards, presented by Greater
Shepparton Business Network (GSBN) and proudly brought to you by Shepparton Club Inc. last Friday night. Recognising the standout achievements of local businesses,
organisations and individuals, the full list of this year’s Business Excellence Award winners can be found below.
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Ben De Cicco - Rx Electrical & Data
Apprentice / Trainee of the Year
Apprenticeship Support Australia
Sally Tremellen, GSBN Board Member
Best Marketing / Advertising Campaign
WIN Network, Triple M Goulburn Valley, The Shepparton Adviser
Will Adams, The Shepparton Adviser, General Manager - Sales
Emerging & Micro Business of the Year
Greater Shepparton Business Centre
Damien Cocks, Business Development Coordinator Greater Shepparton Business Centre
Excellence in Business - Professional Services
GV VETS
Dr Frances Jenner
Excellence in Business - Retail Services
Harvey Norman Shepparton
Stavros Georgalla, on behalf of Harvey Norman Shepparton – Computers & Electrical
Hot & Cold Shop Shepparton Shepparton Theatre Arts Group Inc. Fetch The Vet Active Spine Centre Shepparton MB+M The Salvation Army Thrift Shop FOOTT
Excellence in Business - Trade Services
GMCU
Adam Woods, Chair of the Board, GMCU
Adina’s Dental Cosmetics
Excellence in Customer Service - Professional Services
LoveTheGV
Ashlea Kunowski
Everyday Supplies
Excellence in Customer Service - Retail/Hospitality Services
Harvey Norman Shepparton
Stavros Georgalla, on behalf of Harvey Norman Shepparton – Bedding, Flooring & Furniture
Hair By Stephanie
Excellence in Customer Service - Trade Services
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Adrienne Gledhill, Director MB+M
Excellence in Innovation
Noumi
Paula Allen, QA Manager Noumi
Shepparton Art Museum
Visitor Experience of the Year
Shepparton & Goulburn Valley
Ingrid Thomas, Visitor Economy Greater Shepparton City Council
Nathan Cirillo - Factor1
Young Professional of the Year
Greater Shepparton Business Network
Neer Kaur, GSBN Board Member
Talisman Menswear
Hall of Fame
Greater Shepparton Business Network
Paul Bertoli, Bertoli Group - 2025 Hall of Fame Inductee
Fortin Hats JMB Modular Buildings
A proud night for winners and presenters alike AN opportunity to shine a light on the innovation, leadership and sheer hard work of Greater Shepparton Business
Business Excellence Awards Chair, GSBN Vice President Jac McCarty welcomes guests and delivers the Chair Speech. Photos: Geoff Adams
Award recipients, the event was also a proud moment for the business network presenters.
Naming rights sponsor represented by General Manager of the Shepparton Club Inc, Wayne Sutton, delivers the naming rights sponsor address.
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Following Wayne Sutton to the podium, Livia Hughes, President of the Shepparton Club Inc, co-delivers the naming rights sponsor address.
Jacob Black from Active Spine Centre takes to the podium to accept the Excellence in Business– Professional Services Award.
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Chair of the Board, Goulburn Murray Credit Union (GMCU), Adam Woods presents the Excellence in Business – Trade Services Award.
Damien Cocks, Business Development Coordinator at Greater Shepparton Business Centre presents Emerging & Micro Business of the Year Award.
Ben Porter of Fetch the Vet receives the Emerging & Micro Buisness of the Year award.
Ben De Cicco of Rx Electrical & Data accepts the Apprentice/ Trainee of the Year Award.
Andrew Gooley accepts the Visitor Experience of the Year Award on behalf of the Shepparton Art Museum.
Zane (right) and Peter Foott of Foott Waste Solutions took to the stage to accept the Excellence in Business - Trade Services Award.
Nathan Cirillo of Factor 1 accepts the Young Profesional of the Year Award.
The Shepparton Adviser’s Will Adams presented the dual Best Marketing and Advertising Campaign Award.
Brad Hill and Jac McCarty of Everyday Supplies accept the Excellence in Customer Service – Retail/ Hospitality Services Award.
Stavros Georgalla on behalf of Harvey Norman Shepparton - Computers & Electrical presents the Excellence in Business – Retail Services Award.
Christelle Reinbolt from Salvation Army Thrift Shop Mooroopna comes to the stage to accept the Excellence in Business – Retail Services Award.
Rebecca Fortin of Fortin Hats takes to the stage to receive the Excellence in Innovation award.
Paul Marshall of Hot and Cold Shop Shepparton receives the Best Marketing/ Advertising Campaign on behalf of the business.
Stephanie Kadamani of Hair by Stephanie accepts the Excellence in Customer Service– Trade Services Award.
James Briggs of JMB Modular Buildings proudly accepts the Excellence in Innovation Award.
Nikky Pummeroy of Shepparton Theatre Arts Group takes to the podium to receive the Best Marketing / Advertising Campaign.
Ashleigh Kunowski of LoveTheGV presented the Excellence in Customer Service – Professional Services Award.
Practice Manager, Wendy Zeng accepted the Excellence in Customer Service – Professional Services Award on behalf of Adina’s Dental Cosmetics.
To celebrate the full list in photos of this year’s Greater Shepparton Business Excellence Awards proudly brought to you by Shepparton Club Inc., please look out for The Adviser’s special Awards feature in its next edition, out on November 4. The Adviser. Australia No.1:1838 Wednesday, October 28, 2026 – Page 19
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6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon 1.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials 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 The 1% Club UK
8.30 A Taste For Murder 9.30 House Of Wellness 10.30 Chicago Fire 11.30 Happy’s Place 12.00 Riviera 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 1 Euro House 1.00 Topknotz: Wild On Water 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 Budget Battlers 8.40 Love Island Australia 9.50 Sullivan’s Crossing 10.50 9News Late 11.20 Sight Unseen 12.10 Tipping Point 1.05 Drive TV 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 My Dream Green Home 11.05 Our Welsh Chapel Dream 12.00 BBC News At Ten 12.30 France 24 1.00 PBS News 2.00 Every Family Has A Secret 3.05 Weekend Escapes 3.40 The Cook Up 4.10 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry
5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Mastermind Aust 6.30 News 7.35 Bill Bailey’s Korea 8.30 Killing Sherlock With Lucy Worsley 9.30 Apollo Has Fallen 10.20 SBS News 10.50 The Old Man 11.35 Classified 12.30 Late Programs
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Roadshow 6.25 Hard Quiz 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Grand Designs NZ 8.45 Joanna Lumley’s Danube 9.30 Dustfall 10.35 News 10.50 The Business 11.05 Frankie Drake 11.50 Long Lost Family 12.40 Rage
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 10.50 Big Brother Australia 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 News 6.30 Deal Or No Deal 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 7.30 Big Brother Australia 8.40 The Celebrity Traitors UK 10.10 News 11.10 Sports Tonight: The Weekly Kick-Off
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 Glenn And Mick’s Celebrity Intervention
9.40 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera 10.40 Renters 11.10 Gatecrashers 12.10 Vampire Academy 1.10 Harry’s Practice 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 Budget Battlers 1.10 Explore TV 1.40 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 RBT 8.30 Love Island Australia 9.40 The Incel Celebrity Kidnap Plot 10.40 9News Late 11.10 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan 12.00 Tipping Point 1.00 Next Stop 1.30 TV Shop 2.30 Global Shop 3.00 TV Shop
6.00 Morning Programs 10.15 My Dream Green Home 11.05 Our Welsh Chapel Dream 12.00 BBC News At Ten 12.30 France 24 1.00 PBS News 2.00 Every Family Has A Secret 3.05 Weekend Escapes 3.40 The Cook Up 4.10 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry
5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Mastermind Aust 6.30 News 7.35 Tucci In Italy 8.25 Inside Sydney Fish Market 9.20 Blue Lights 10.25 SBS News 10.55 Cry Wolf 11.50 Babylon Berlin 12.45 Late Programs
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6.00 News Breakfast 9.00 ABC News Mornings 10.00 Believe In Magic: The Mother Of All Cons 11.00 Austin 12.00 ABC News At Noon 1.00 Recipe Of The Year 1.50 Dustfall 3.00 Murdoch Mysteries 3.45 Grand Designs Australia 4.45 Long Lost Family 5.30 Antiques Roadshow
6.30 Hard Quiz 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Gardening Australia 8.20 Vera 9.50 Recipe Of The Year 10.45 Class Clowns 11.15 ABC Late News 11.30 Crime Night! 12.00 Murdoch Mysteries 12.45 Rage New Music 5.00 Rage
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 10.50 Big Brother Australia 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 Big Brother Australia 8.40 Love It Or List It Australia 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 Movie: Roadhouse Romance (2021) Lauren Alaina. 3.00 The Chase 4.00 Seven News At 4 5.00 The Chase Australia 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens
7.30 Rugby League. World Cup. Group Stage. Pool B & C. England v Papua New Guinea. 10.00 Rugby League World Cup Post-Game 10.30 My Kitchen Rules 12.10 GetOn Extra 12.40 Jamestown 2.00 Home Shopping 4.00 Million Dollar Minute 5.00 NBC Today
6.00 Today 9.00 Today Extra 11.30 9News Morning 12.00 Sullivan’s Crossing 1.00 Best Of Explore TV 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 Chateau
DIY: Australia 8.30 Movie: Civil War (2024) Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura. 10.40 Race To The Melbourne Cup Carnival 11.40 See No Evil 12.40 Tipping Point 1.30 TV Shop 4.00 Skippy 4.30 Global Shop 5.00 TV Shop 5.30 Postcards
6.00 Morning Programs 11.05 Our Welsh Chapel Dream 12.00 BBC News At Ten 12.30 France 24 1.00 PBS News 2.00 Every Family Has A Secret 3.00 Nula 3.40 The Cook Up 4.10 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters
And Numbers 6.00 Mastermind Aust 6.30 News 7.30 Hotel Portofino 8.35 Summer In The Isles Of Scilly 9.30 Queens That Changed The World 10.25 SBS News 10.55 Helsinki Syndrome 11.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill 12.45 Late Programs
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6.00 Rage Charts 7.00 Weekend Breakfast 9.00 Rage 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer 12.00 ABC News At Noon 12.30 Beyond Paradise 1.25 Vera 3.00 Grand Designs: House Of The Year 3.50 You Can’t Ask That: Muslims 4.05 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Atlantic:
Faroe Islands And Greenland 4.55 Australian Story: Unbeaten – Usman Khawaja 5.30 Landline 6.00 Kath & Kim 6.25 Hard Quiz 7.00 ABC News 7.30 Beyond Paradise 8.30 Lynley 10.00 Darby And Joan 10.45 The Forsytes 11.35 Rage
6.00 What’s Up Down Under 7.00 Reel Action 7.30 Escape Fishing 8.00 I Fish 8.30 GCBC 9.00 Everyday Gourmet 9.20 Big Brother Australia 10.30 What’s Up Down Under 11.30 Love It Or List It: Brilliant Builds 12.30 Buy To Build 1.00 Silvia’s Italian
Masterclass 1.30 4x4 Adventures 2.30 Planet Shapers 3.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 3.30 Food Trail: South Africa 4.00 Lingo 5.00 News 6.30 Gogglebox Aust. 7.30 Selling Houses Aust 9.40 Love It Or List It: Brilliant Builds 10.40 The Graham Norton Show
6.00 NBC Today 7.00 Weekend Sunrise 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend 12.00 Horse Racing. Golden Eagle Day And Derby Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line 7.30 Rugby League.
World Cup. Group Stage. Pool A. Aust v Cook Islands. 10.00 Rugby League World Cup Post-Game 10.30 Movie: The Rock (1996) Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris. 1.20 Jamestown 2.30 Home Shopping 4.00 It’s Academic 5.00 House Of Wellness
6.00 Getaway 6.30 A Current Affair 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday 11.30 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Victoria Derby Day. 6.00 9News Saturday 7.00 A Current Affair 7.30 Movie: Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton,
Gwilym Lee. 10.15 Freddie Mercury: A Secret Daughter 11.40 Dirty John 12.30 Topknotz: Wild On Water 1.30 The Garden Gurus 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping 4.30 Global Shop 5.00 TV Shop 5.30 Helping Hands
6.00 Morning Programs 8.00 DD India News Hour 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs 10.05 It’s A Beautiful World 11.05 Icons Of Auto 12.00 BBC News At Ten 12.30 France 24 1.00 PBS News 2.00 Going Places 3.00 Soccer. Aust C’ship. Sutherland Sharks v Sydney United 58.
5.05 Going Places 5.35 Greatest Escapes Of WWII 6.30 News 7.30 Royals And Their Gardens 8.30 Great British Train Journeys From Above 9.25 The Jury: Skeleton In The Garden 10.30 Cumbria: The Lakes & The Coast 11.25 Movie: Argo (2012) 1.45 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 Gardening Aust 2.15 Recipe Of The Year 3.10 A Bite To Eat 3.35 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty
4.25 Joanna Lumley’s Danube 6.00 Antiques Roadshow 7.00 News 7.30 Recipe Of The Year 8.20 Dustfall 9.15 The Forsytes 10.05 Lynley 11.35 Rage 2.45 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives 3.15 Darby And Joan
6.30 Key Of David 7.00 Joseph Prince 7.30 Everyday Gourmet 8.00 Australia By Design: Architecture 8.30 Food Trail: South Africa 9.00 Pooches At Play 9.30 GCBC 10.00 Farm To Fork 10.30 Well Traveller 11.00 Intrepid Adventures 11.30 Deal Or No Deal
12.00 Big Brother Australia 1.30 Exploring Off The Grid 2.00 Gogglebox Aust. 3.00 The Finish Line 4.00 Lingo 5.00 News 6.30 10 News+ 7.00 Big Brother Australia 8.10 The Graham Norton Show 9.10 Sam Pang Tonight 10.10 FBI
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 Collingwood. 3.00 Rugby League World Cup Pre-Game 3.30 Rugby League. Women’s World Cup. Group Stage. Pool A. Aust v Wales. 5.30 Border Security
6.00 News 7.00 Rugby League. World Cup. Group Stage. Pool B & C. Lebanon v France. 7.30 Rugby League. World Cup. Group Stage. Pool B & C. Tonga v Samoa. 10.00 Rugby League World Cup Post-Game 10.30 24 Hours In Police Custody
6.00 Hello SA 6.30 ACA 7.00 Weekend Today 10.00 Wide World Of Sports 11.00 Cross Court 11.30 Fishing Aust 12.00 A Golf Club Somewhere 12.30 Drive TV 1.00 Tasman Trails 2.00 Budget Battlers 3.00 1 Euro House 4.00 Ready Vet Go: The
Vet Ambulance Service 4.30 Explore TV 5.00 News 5.30 Postcards 6.00 9News Sunday 7.00 The Block 8.45 60 Minutes 9.45 Scrublands: Silver 10.45 9News Late 11.15 The First 48 12.15 Ready Vet Go: The Vet Ambulance Service 12.40 A Golf Club Somewhere
6.00 Morning Programs 8.00 DD India News Hour 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs 10.00 Roads Unknown: India 11.05 Icons Of Auto 12.00 PBS News Compass Points 12.30 PBS Washington Week 1.00 Speedweek 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix 1. H’lights.
5.35 Greatest Escapes Of WWII 6.30 News 7.30 Richard E. Grant’s Very Modern Odyssey 8.25 The Hunt For King Knut: England’s Viking King 9.45 Army Of Lovers: Ancient Greece 11.20 Movie: James Blunt: One Brit Wonder (2023) 1.10 Late Programs
6.00 News Breakfast 9.00 News 10.00 Lynley 11.30 Stuff The British Stole 12.00 News 1.00 Landline 2.00 Back Roads 2.30 You Can’t Ask That 3.00 Murdoch Mysteries 3.45 Grand Designs Aust 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 9.40 Planet America 10.10 The State Of Man 11.00 News 11.15 The Business 11.35 Murdoch Mysteries 12.20 Long Lost Family 1.05 Rage
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 GCBC 10.30 Ent. Tonight 10.50 Big Brother Australia 12.00 Farm To Fork: Pick Of The Crop 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 News 6.30 Deal Or No Deal 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 7.30 Big Brother Australia 8.40 Sam Pang Tonight 9.40 News 10.40 Australian True Crime With Meshel Laurie
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 My Kitchen Rules
9.00 The Hunting Party 11.00 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League 12.00 It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia 12.30 Transplant 1.30 Harry’s Practice 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 1.45 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 Travel Guides
8.35 Love Island Australia 9.45 Race To The Melbourne Cup Carnival 10.45 9News Late 11.15 The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power 1.30 TV Shop 2.30 Global Shop 3.00 TV Shop 4.00 Skippy 4.30 ACA
6.00 Morning Programs 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 Every Family Has A Secret 3.05 Weekend Escapes 3.40 The Cook Up 4.10 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry 5.05 Jeopardy!
5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Mastermind Aust 6.30 News 7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Rebels 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency 9.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats 10.25 SBS News 10.55 Icebreaker 12.45 Late Programs
6.00 News Breakfast 9.00 News 10.00 Aust Story 10.30 Planet America 11.00 The State Of Man 12.00 News 1.00 Beyond Paradise 2.00 Back Roads 2.25 You Can’t Ask That 3.00 Murdoch Mysteries 3.45 Grand Designs Aust 4.40 Long Lost Family 5.30 Antiques
Roadshow 6.30 Hard Quiz 7.00 News 7.30 7.30 8.00 Ages Of Ice 8.55 Making Life On Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventure 9.50 Grand Designs NZ 10.35 News 10.50 The Business 11.10 Four Corners 12.00 Media Watch 12.15 Murdoch Mysteries
6.00 Ent. Tonight 6.30 Bold 7.00 Deal Or No Deal 7.30 Farm To Fork: Pick Of The Crop 8.00 Lingo 9.00 The Finish Line 10.00 GCBC 10.30 Ent. Tonight 10.50 Big Brother Australia 12.00 Farm To Fork: Pick Of The Crop 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 News 6.30 Deal Or No Deal 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat 7.30 Big Brother Australia 8.40 Cheap Seats 9.40 News 10.40 Two And A Half Men
6.00 Sunrise 9.00 The Morning Show 12.00 Horse Racing. The Big Dance On Cup Day and Melbourne Cup Raceday. 5.00 The Chase Australia 6.00 Seven News 7.00 Home And Away 7.30 My Kitchen Rules 9.15 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu 10.15 The Amazing Race
11.45 Happy’s Place 12.15 The Path 1.15 Harry’s Practice 2.00 Home Shopping 4.00 NBC Today 5.00 Sunrise Early News 5.30 Sunrise
6.00 Today 10.00 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Melbourne Cup Day. 2.30 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Melbourne Cup Day. Race. 3.30 Horse Racing. Melbourne Cup Carnival. Melbourne Cup Day. 5.30 News
6.00 9News 7.00 ACA 7.30 1 Euro House 8.30 Jamie Durie’s Future House 9.35 Love Island Australia 10.45 9News Late 11.15 The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power 1.30 TV Shop 2.30 Garden Gurus 3.00 TV Shop
6.00 Morning Programs 10.10 Luke Nguyen’s India 11.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea 12.00 BBC News At Ten 12.30 France 24 1.00 PBS News 2.00 Every Family Has A Secret 3.05 Weekend Escapes 3.40 The Cook Up 4.10 Endurance:
Race The Pole 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers 6.00 Mastermind Aust 6.30 News 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.40 Norwegian Odyssey 9.35 Going Places 10.35 SBS News 11.05 Cold Summer 12.05 Late Programs
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GINNIVAN: HOW NEWLY RECRUITED STARS FIT INTO HAWTHORN’S GAME PLAN NICHOLAS QUINLAN/SEN
Off the back of their nine-point preliminary final loss to Brisbane, the Hawks have made significant efforts to improve their list, with Jack Ginnivan giving his assessment on how their newly recruited stars could fit into their best 23. This year’s defeat marked backto-back preliminary final losses for the brown and gold, with Sam Mitchell’s men hoping to make it one better in 2027 through their improvements. One of those additions was threetime All-Australian Zach Merrett. After trying to join the Hawks from Essendon last year, the star midfielder got his move this Trade Period, seeing Hawthorn add more star quality into their best 23. With his skills, Ginnivan believes Merrett could play in a mixture of positions. “I reckon a mixture of wing, back and midfield,” he told SEN’s The Summer Run. “I like him off half back. I think having good users and being quick is definitely beneficial off the halfback line, so I reckon there’s a spot for him there.” The other major addition was key forward Ben King. Finishing third in the Coleman Medal this year, the former Sun is consistently able to find the goals as the Hawks look to improve their offensive output. And with his strong running skills, the 2023 Premiership player sees King playing a similar role to what Mitch Lewis had with Hawthorn this season.“Yeah, 100 per cent,” Ginnivan continued.
“I reckon he plays up the ground. (I) haven’t had that conversation with anyone, but I think he’s very athletic, can mark, and when he goes up the ground, he can beat his opponents back. He’s really fit. “I reckon there’s a great opportunity, sort of what Mitch Lewis did this year and had a massive impact. “These fit, tall forwards who can get up, get back are really impactful, and those marks in between the arcs are the really important ones. “We see (Josh) Treacy take them. They’re really important.” While the Hawks have made plenty of additions, they’ve also been able to retain players, most notably Calsher Dear. Despite interest from several Victorian clubs, the young forward elected to re-sign with Hawthorn for two more seasons, which came as somewhat of a surprise to Ginnivan. But he’s glad that the father-son will remain at the club and backs him to continue his development after only playing five AFL games this season. “Yeah, a little bit, I guess,” he explained. “But it was great because he’s one of my best mates at the club, so it was great to see him stay. “I’ve got a lot of faith in him. He’s only in year three. “Sometimes it takes a while for a key forward to build training habits and things that he really values. “It took me probably three years, and then year three/year four is when you start to really pick what you wanna do and value what you wanna value.”
Three-time All-Australian Zach Merrett is expected to add more star power to Hawthorn. Photo: Rob Prezioso/AAP Image
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