MONITORING WATER LEVELS… Pictured, Greater Shepparton City Council Superintendent of Works, Bill Bailey in front of a closed crossing inundated by water. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

Posted by The Adviser in News on 01 Sep 2010 at 12:00 am

AFTER the recent deluge of rain our region has received, Greater Shepparton City Council announced a review of existing flood management plans within the municipality.
The review involves making sure that contingency plans are in place to minimise damage to infrastructure including roads, during periods of inundation.
Greater Shepparton City Council Superintendent of Works, Bill Bailey said, “It’s been over 12 years since we’ve had any cause to utilise our existing flood plans, so it’s really time to refresh and make sure contingency plans are in place.”
While water levels seem to have stabilised, the regions water authorities will continue to monitor river heights.

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MONITORING WATER LEVELS… Pictured, Greater Shepparton City Council Superintendent of Works, Bill Bailey in front of a closed crossing inundated by water. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

HEARING AWARENESS… Local Aboriginal role models, from left, Brad Boon, Chris Turner and Tammy Atkinson who are featured on the Hearing Awareness posters for Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-op. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

WARNING CLEAR… Shepparton Highway Patrol Seargent, Jeffery Kyne is appealing to drivers not to use fog-lights except in foggy conditions. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

HISTORY IN THE PUBLISHING… Pictured, Shepparton Heritage Centre Representative, Bruce Wilson who has been instrumental in publishing the soon to be released Martin Summons entitled Water: the Vital Element – 150 years of Shepparton’s growth. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

NEW FRIENDS… Pictured from left, Imogen Heenan from Mooroopna and Noah Murdoch formerly from Yarrawonga. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

CLASSICAL PIANO MASTERS… Pictured 2008 Australian National Piano Award Winner, Jayson Gillham with six of the 2010 Award Finalists in the background. Photo: Australian National Piano Award.

MONSTER FISH… Pictured, star of National Geographic’s ‘Monster Fish’ series, Dr Zeb Hogan. Photo: Supplied.

APPRECIATING LITERATURE AND NATURE… Pictured from left, Guthrie Street Primary School students, 8 year old Shae-lee and 7 year old Holly with children’s Author and conservationist, Kim Dale. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

LITERACY PRIZE… Pictured from left, Goulburn Valley Regional Library Corporation Programs Manager, Jan Sutton with Great Nephew of Joseph Furphy, Roger Furphy. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

SUCCESSFUL EVENT… Friday’s Rainbow Winter Market saw crowds of people flock to the Mall for the annual event. Photo: Julie Moore.

SPECIALISED KNOWLEDGE… Pictured from left, former Shepparton resident and Diabetes Specialist, Professor Alicia Jenkins with fellow Diabetes Specialist, Chris Nolan during their recent visit to Goulburn Valley Health. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

WATER FLOWS… Pictured, Young Bonnie Doon residents, Oliver and Darby, are excited about all the water under the Bonnie Doon bridge, which is something they have never seen in their lives before. Photo: Supplied.

MYSTERY VOYAGE… Eagle Autos’ Gino Guinzi and Gino Monichino painted the gold and navy time capsule resembling a space rocket before it was buried. Neither can remember when or where it was buried or by who. Photo: Supplied.

CELEBRATING A COLOURFUL CAMPAIGN… Pictured from left back row, Show Me Shepparton representative, Tristen Murray, Chamber of Commerce Vice President, Reneé Grant and Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation CEO and Zaidee’s proud father, Allan Turner. From left front row, Chamber of Commerce Manager, Morry McKellar and Renato’s Florist Proprietor, Sam Renato. Photo by Alicia Zeqir.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE… Shepparton resident, Julie Warren is embarking on an indigenous community support secondee program in Kununurra with the aim of enabling aboriginal women to have their say in the future. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

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Water flows under the Doon bridge

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NATIONALS Member for Benalla, Bill Sykes said today it was fantastic to again see water flowing under the Bonnie Doon bridge for the first time in over 8 years.

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Time capsule location a mystery

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on 31/08/2010 at 02:01 PM

PREPARATIONS for The Adviser’s special feature publication celebrating 150 years since the proclamation of the Township of Shepparton which, will be buried in a 25 year time capsule later this year, have ‘unearthed’ details of another time ...

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Murray Cod stars in National Geographic series

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on 31/08/2010 at 02:17 PM

A National Geographic film crew visited the Riverina recently, as part of a worldwide monster fish series.

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Special visitor

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on 31/08/2010 at 02:15 PM

AS a part of book week celebrations, Australian wildlife author Kim Dale came all the way from Tasmania to visit the students at Guthrie Street Primary School in south Shepparton.

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Fog-light dangers clarified

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FOG-LIGHTS should never be turned on expect during foggy conditions according to Shepparton Highway Patrol Seargent, Jeffery Kyne who explained the dangers of illegally using fog-lights in non-fog conditions.

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Calling all poets and story writers!

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on 31/08/2010 at 02:14 PM

Open for poets and story writers from the local area as well as across Victoria, the Joseph Furphy Commemorative Literary Prize provides an opportunity for writers of any skill level to have their work viewed.

NOW in it’s 18th year the com...

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Shepparton plays host

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National classical piano competition

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Introducing, class of 2011

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THE first of the 2011 Prep Transition days was held at Bourchier Street Primary School on Friday, with a room full of excited children receiving their first glimpse of school life.

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Answering questions of history

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WHO tried to blow up the Goulburn Valley Hotel? Were there really ghosts in Shepparton? What does Rumbalara, the word and the organization mean? What was the Grand North Western Canal Company? Who was Autumn Leaves? Why was the grand post o...

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Special visit for regional medicine

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RURAL School of Medicine students and Goulburn Valley Health professionals received a special visit last week, with former Shepparton resident and Diabetes Specialist, Professor Alicia Jenkins along with fellow Diabetes Specialist, Chris No...

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