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ABC News
11-06-2025
- Business
- ABC News
Shepparton News ends daily print editions as readers move online
Sylvia Campbell has fond memories of her late husband flicking through the local daily newspaper, Shepparton News. The northern Victorian paper was a fixture in the Campbell house and once it was read would be taken to the neighbour, sharing the cost. "If I was lucky and it did not go next door, I would get to read the paper but half the time it had gone before I got back home. "But he has been gone now nearly 11 years, so just one less expense for me when you are on your own." The 84-year-old said she still occasionally picked up the paper and would often hear about its news through a close friend who bought the paper every day. But that will come to an end soon. McPherson Media Group announced last week that Shepparton News and another of its papers, Echuca's Riverine Herald, will become twice-weekly print editions. The Riverine Herald was printed three times a week. The company, which has run Shepparton News for 135 years, said the change would start on July 14 with printed editions on Tuesdays and Fridays. It said it would provide daily news updates on its digital platforms through an upgraded mobile app, newsletters and audio bulletins. Executive chairman Ross McPherson told the ABC's Statewide Drive program the company was adapting to fundamental changes in the industry. "We need to provide the kind of service they are looking for." Mr McPherson said the company had been considering the move for years. "Most of our print readers are the older age groups and they are gradually dying," he said. "Few under 50 pick up a print paper as often as they used to. Ms Campbell is the vice-president of the Shepperton Senior Citizens Club, which has about 90 members and has been operating for more than 65 years. "They are not helping the elderly at all," she said. "A lot of us do not have computers or laptops so that [the print paper] is where we get our information from. "It makes it very hard for the older ones." Deakin University Professor of Communication and Australian local news expert, Kristy Hess, said a national study conducted a few years ago found the demand for local print news remained strong. "People are very passionate about feeling a newspaper between their fingertips," she said. Professor Hess said it was important that the media industry's continued shift towards digital platforms factored in everyone's needs. "I have long highlighted that that shift has to be slow to accommodate older audiences to address issues of digital literacy," she said.
News.com.au
02-06-2025
- General
- News.com.au
Brad Waters' best bets and value play for Echuca races Tuesday
Form expert Brad Waters analyses Tuesday's Echuca meeting, presenting his best bets, value selection and jockey to follow.
Herald Sun
13-05-2025
- Herald Sun
Police investigate fatal crash at Warby Range Rd, Wangaratta South
Don't miss out on the headlines from Goulburn Valley. Followed categories will be added to My News. A person has died after their car crashed into trees in Wangaratta South in the early hours of Tuesday. They are the 10th person to have died on Victorian roads since Saturday, after a horror weekend across the state. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash. It is understood the vehicle left the road and crashed into trees on Warby Range Rd about 12.30am. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, who is yet to formally identified, died at the scene. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at In 2025, 112 lives have been lost on Victorian roads, 10 more than at the same time last year. Local Footy There were several droughts ended across country footy at the weekend while there were other standout talking points across Victoria. Here are 10 talking points from the weekend's action. Goulburn Valley A Mooroopna man will stand trial charged over the murder of an Echuca man who died on the Melbourne Cup weekend.
Herald Sun
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Country Footy: Echuca starts season unbeaten despite injury ‘curse' in Goulburn Valley league
Don't miss out on the headlines from Local Footy. Followed categories will be added to My News. Echuca is confident a 'cursed' injury toll won't impact its chances of winning a fourth straight premiership in the Goulburn Valley league. Instead, it has ramped up the chance to invest more games into juniors. The Murray Bombers take on the Shepparton Bears in a Goulburn Valley Football League grand final replay on Saturday at Deakin Reserve with both sides winning their opening four matches of the year. However, the unbeaten run has not come without challenges. At one stage the Bombers had 14 players on the injury list including ex-AFL player Ben Reid and Carlton VFL-lister player Aiden Mills who both have season-ending injuries. 'We're a bit cursed,' Echuca coach Simon Maddox said. 'In terms of players' health it hasn't been a good start. 'We knew we were going to be younger and there was going to be chances for kids. 'We've got a few more kids in than expected. 'It has created some great opportunities for some young kids who will now test themselves against the best in the competition on Saturday.' Last weekend against Benalla Echuca fielded a dozen players either under the age of 20 or with under 10 games of senior experience. Despite some nervous moments at the start they still won by 55 points. Maddox said the worst of the crisis was over with a host of players to return this weekend for the trip to Shepparton. Ex-AFL player Sam Reid comes in after missing the Benalla game with Kane Morris also returning. Last year's leading club goalkicker, Liam Tenace, also returns for his first game of the season. 'We're not complaining about Saturday's side, it's a pretty good side,' Maddox said. 'We get three big ins and Lachie Watson is back, he didn't play last week. 'But there'll be different faces to what played on grand final day.' Maddox said he expected a fired up Bears outfit after the 96-point smashing by Echuca in the grand final last year. 'It should be a ripping game of football,' he said. 'Your first point of redemption is when you play them again. 'I expect Shepparton to be red hot at the start of the game. 'It will be a territory battle. 'They are trying to right last year's wrong and we're still trying to make a statement we are one of the best teams in the competition.' The game starts at 2pm.
