Charges laid in first week of retail theft operation

SHEPPARTON, VIC. — A new retail theft team in Shepparton has nabbed six people in as many days, with more than 50 charges laid against alleged prolific thieves accused of stealing $25,000 worth of items.

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"Physiotherapist #DevorahZmood has launched her first #book, “#Shepparton #Jewish #Agricultural Settlement #Migrant #Stories”, documenting the #history of the Jewish #agriculturalsettlement at #Orrvale, near Shepparton.

The book was launched with the #Australian Jewish #Historical Society #Victoria at the Lamm Jewish #Library of Australia, where many of those attending were former members of the Shepparton Jewish community or their descendants.

The book covers the 60 years in which the #Jewishagriculturalsettlement at Orrvale was active, from the early 20th century until the 1960s. Orrvale is a small town in the City of Greater Shepparton and currently has a population of 438.

#Zmood said the book had not been planned and that she had never set out to become an author but was encouraged to record the community’s history by people at the #Lamm Jewish #Library of Australia."

https://www.jwire.com.au/new-book-records-sheppartons-lost-jewish-farming-community/

New book records Shepparton’s lost Jewish farming community

Delve into the history of Shepparton’s lost Jewish farming community through Devorah Zmood’s fascinating new book.

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Cop car stolen

SHEPPARTON, VIC. — Echuca and Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following the alleged theft of seven vehicles, including a police car in Shepparton, during March and April.

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#Weather #Warning #Extreme #Heat #Victoria #auspol

Issued Today at 2:14 PM.

This Advice message is being issued for extreme heat across the #StateOfVictoria.

• Severe to extreme intensity heatwave conditions have been forecast from today, Tuesday 6 January until Saturday 10 January.

• Conditions will progressively ease for some parts of the state from Saturday.

Severe to Extreme heat is forecast statewide:
• Severe intensity heat is forecast in parts of #NorthEast and #East #Gippsland districts from Wednesday.

• It will extend to the rest of the state from Thursday.

• Severe heat is more dangerous for people over 65 years old, the very young and those with a pre-existing medical condition.

• Extreme intensity heat is forecast in the North East and East Gippsland districts
from Thursday.

• This will extend to #NorthernCountry, #West and #SouthGippsland and parts of #NorthCentral from Friday.

• Extreme heat can make anyone sick.

Locations most at risk of Extreme heat include #Echuca, #Shepparton, #Seymour, #Wangaratta, #Albury-#Wodonga, all #Alpineareas and #EastGippsland.

In the north:
• Maximum temperatures will be in the mid to high 30s today, increasing to low to mid 40s on Wednesday and Thursday.

• Overnight minimum temperatures will be in the low to mid teens, increasing to the low 20s by Thursday.

Prepare now to stay safe in the heat.

Be aware of the risk of heat-related health problems and plan ahead to keep yourself and others safe.

What you should do:
Protect your health:
• Heat can make anyone sick.
• People over 65 years old, the very young and those with a pre-existing medical condition are most at risk.

• Back-to-back days of extreme heat, coupled with high overnight temperatures, can interfere with your body's natural ability to cool down and can cause heat illness, including #cramps and #heatexhaustion. If left untreated, this can lead to #heatstroke, which is a life-threatening illness.

• Stay cool on hot days: Use an air conditioner or a fan, wear light and loose clothing, or splash or spray cool water onto your skin.

• Keep hydrated: Always take a drink bottle with you.

• Check in with family, friends and neighbours: Let people know you are OK or check in on those at increased risk including people over the age of 65, young children and babies, pregnant women, people with acute or chronic health problems and people who are socially isolated.

• Plan ahead: Cancel or reschedule activities for a cooler time of the day and check the weather forecast regularly.

• Heat can stress pets. Provide cool, clean water and shade for your pets and animals.

• Know the symptoms of heat-related illness and monitor your health.

Plan ahead and keep up to date with weather forecasts. To find out more information visit:

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/heat-stress-and-heat-related-illness.

For health advice:
• Call Nurse on Call on 1300 60 60 24 or see your doctor if you require medical advice.

• If you need urgent attention, visit your local Priority Primary Care Centre.

• In a non-life threatening emergency contact the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department.

• Or in a life threatening emergency call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Heat stress and heat-related illness

Heat kills more Australians than any natural disaster. Find out how you can treat and prevent heat-related illness.

Charged over theft of car with sleeping child inside

MOOROOPNA, VIC. — Shepparton Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man after he allegedly stole a car with a sleeping toddler inside it last week.

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Operator anticipates 1700 extra truck movements during upcoming rail closure http://dlvr.it/TNnllw #RailNews #VLine #Melbourne #Shepparton
Operator anticipates 1700 extra truck movements during upcoming rail closure http://dlvr.it/TNnkHr #RailNews #VLine #Melbourne #Shepparton
Shepparton graduate paramedic brings Sikh spirit

SHEPPARTON, VIC. — As Diwali approaches - a time celebrating light over darkness - Shepparton paramedic Sanjeetpal Singh reflects on how his Sikh values of sewa (selfless service) shaped his journey from India to Ambulance Victoria (AV).

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Stolen vehicle recovered in Broadford

BROADFORD, VIC. — Two men have now been charged after a stolen vehicle was spotted allegedly speeding around Shepparton in the early hours of this morning.

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Pair arrested and stolen vehicle recovered

BROADFORD, VIC. — Police have arrested two men after a stolen vehicle was spotted allegedly speeding around Shepparton early hours this morning.

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