PREMIUM News Thursday bulletin By Djembe Archibald Apr 18, 2024 Thursday bulletin: GV’s Anzac Day services. Photo by Rechelle Zammit Good morning Shepparton. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content It’s Thursday, April 18 and there’s plenty to check out this morning. Let’s just jump right into it. Communities across the region are gearing up to honour the legacy of our servicemen and women with Anzac Day services. The Darebin Brass City-Preston Band is bringing the magic of Wallace & Gromit to the Mooroopna stage this week. Drivers travelling on the Hume Fwy towards Melbourne should prepare for closures and detours during the next month. For all this and more, have a read of the latest News online or in print. You can also sign up to our various newsletters, or download the Shepparton News app, to hear from us more directly. Don’t go just yet, it’s time to look at the forecast. The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a cloudy day with a 0 per cent chance of rain. Temperature-wise, it is expected to reach 20℃ during the afternoon before cooling off slightly, being 13℃ at 10pm tonight. The UV Index will reach 4 in the early afternoon. News Shifting gears: Rushworth College summons back-seat drivers News Sri Lankan New Year shines in Echuca Opinion Apologise or resign, says shareholder By Djembe Archibald Cadet Journalist
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