WE LISTEN WALK
We Listen Suicide Awareness Walk will be on Saturday, October 26 from 6pm to 8:30pm at Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton. Federal Member for Nicholls, Sam Birrell MP (pictured at last year’s walk) will again share his thoughts on this sensitive topic. For more information, to volunteer and to register call Steve 0400 314 858 or contact them on Facebook.
AQUAMOVES RECEIVES PLATINUM POOL AWARD
Aquamoves has once again achieved Life Saving Victoria’s prestigious Platinum Pool Award, placing the facility among an exclusive group of just 40 aquatic centres across Victoria, recognised for their excellence in safety and risk management. The Platinum Pool status is awarded only to facilities that demonstrate the highest safety standards, passing rigorous assessments that examine all aspects of aquatic safety. Achieving this milestone underscores Aquamoves’ commitment to providing a safe, welcoming environment for all visitors.
SHEPPARTON BUG BIKE RALLY
As part of Seniors Week, Shepp BUG (bicycle user group) is holding a Bike Path Adventure Rally on Sunday, October 13 from 9am to 12pm. The ride begins at the base of the walking bridge over the Goulburn River behind Aquamoves, with four different bike path routes on offer varying in lengths between 2-11 km. BUG members will be riding the routes until 12pm for support. Own bike and helmet essential. For more information and to register call, Fiona on 0419 130 179 or Catherine on 0402 313 867.
ROAD RAGE
Mooroopna residents are again frustrated by decisions made across the bridge coming out of the Greater Shepparton City Council’s office with the reduced speed limit from 80 km/h to 60 km/h between Cornish Road and Gange Street along Echuca Road. While any speed reduction will fall under the banner of ‘road safety’, there is always the potential of speed limit changes being turned into revenue-raising opportunities for local and state governments.
What has got Mooroopna residents up in arms, is on the same road where the speed reduction has been put in place is a patch that is arguably the worst and most dangerous to drive on in the whole of the Goulburn Valley. Echuca Road has been in a state of decay for over three years, with other less travelled roads seemingly being prioritised, and residents are left wondering when this dangerous road will be fixed.
GIRL CRICKET COME AND TRY
Shepparton Cricket Association are hosting a pair of come-and-try gala days on Sunday, October 13 at the Vibert Reserve on Archer Street Shepparton. Sunday, October 27 at the Tatura Main Ovel on Hastie Street, Tatura, from 9am to 11am. The free event will be an opportunity for experienced players like Olivia and Phoebe (pictured) and first-timers to meet local coaches and senior female players. Get involved and learn new cricket skills through a skills and game session, with a BBQ thrown-in. The ages are 7-11 years, and 12-17 years. Scan the QR Code to register or contact Chris Barclay for more information on 0439832607.
WRONG WARDS
Last week in in our coverage of the Council elections, Jac McCarty and Geoff Akers blockline said they are running in the Kialla Ward. As the Headline clearly states, both candidates are running in the Pine Lodge Ward.
