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Great Shepparton Savings Shepparton Market Place Baker’s Delight Big W Caltex Crossroads Donut King Freeman’s Bakery Gloria Jean’s Coffee GV Bargains Healthy Choice Kebabs House Jay Jays Just Cuts KFC Lowes Market Meats Marketplace Medical Centre

Campbells Soups Chemmart Pharmacy Spotlight Mustafa’s Kebabs The Good Guys Patchwork Charm Snooze McDonalds Shepparton

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from these leading retailers

Marketplace Newsagency Noni B Optus Pranzo’s Pizza & Pasta Priceline Pharmacy Secrets Lingerie Showcase Jewellers Spec Savers Spend-Less Shoes Subway Suzanne Grae Telstra Store Trios Wendy’s What’s New Wok ‘n’ Roll Woolworth’s & Woolworth’s Liquor

Maude Street Mall

Brown Sugar Culture Tree Focus Cards & Gifts Hudsons Coffee O’Keeffe Mensland Sportsco

Homemaker Central Forty Winks

Riverside Plaza

Baker’s Delight Bright Eyes Hairdressing & Day Spa Chemist Warehouse Charles D Jewellers Coles & Liquor Land Community Centre Dollar Land Five Star Meats Howard’s Storage World JD’s Juice & Sandwich Bar Kebab Boyz Kialla Medical Centre KFC Lifestyle Communities MS Fashion and Jewellery Muffin Break Ollie’s Delights Riverside Newsagency Relax Health and Wellbeing

Harvey Norman Friars Café Rampage Clothing Shepp City Garden Equipment Renato’s Florist Unique Hair & Beauty

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The home central team

Pictured from left, Pets Domain Assistant Manager, Jess Rigbye, Plush Store Manager, Brenda Cameron, BCF Team Member, Dana Eliason, BCF Assistant Manager, Jonathan McCrum, Forty Winks Proprietor, Alan Causon, BCF Team Member, Melinda Cirillo, Fantastic Furniture Warehouse Manager, Shane Oliver, Fantastic Furniture Store Manager, Jodi Pearce and Fantastic Furniture Sales Assistants, Emma Barry and Syantha Thewma. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

Ideal retail destination

DESPITE recent environmental and economic challenges, Home Central in Shepparton continues to provide an ideal retail destination for members of the local community. With popular ‘Bulky Goods’ retailers such as Plush, Forty Winks and Fantastic Furniture providing all of your home furniture and bedding needs as well as BCF and Pets Domain meeting your outdoor, hobby or pet requirements. VALAD Property Group’s Development Executive, Chris Piasente said, “Home Central is your point of call for all of your every day living needs and with plenty of free parking and direct store access, it’s a great location to stop, browse or buy. “We are also currently in talks with a brand new retailer who we expect will be arriving at Home Central very soon, so stay tuned. Home Central is also a fantastic place to enjoy mid year stocktake savings, with stores throughout the centre slashing prices and clearing stock. Chris said, “We are also committed to supporting the local community and have renewed our relationship with the GVFL and increased our sponsorship this season to $18,000. This is a part of our ‘Visit & Win’ Footy Fever competition, which will run from late August through to the Finals.” For mid year savings, variety in retailers and all from the one great location, call into Home Central at 290 Benalla Road, Shepparton (opposite Bunnings).

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mammoth bargain at Spotlight RUSH into Spotlight Shepparton to grab a bargain at the MAMMOTH SALE! Running until the July 15, Spotlight’s mammoth sale features unbelievable sale items such as 50% off ‘Koo’ 350 thread count wrinkle resistant sheets, an Elna 1000 sewing machine for $129 as well as 50 – 60% off ‘Belmondo’ luxury embellished quilt cover sets. Store Manager, Fiona said, “This mammoth sale is featuring some of the greatest offers ever presented by Spotlight and we can’t wait to share them with our loyal customers. Make sure you come and visit us at 175 Benalla Rd Shepparton before July 15 to get an amazing deal for yourself.” Update the look of your home this winter with everything you need at Spotlight’s mammoth sale starting Wednesday! Spotlight is located at 175 Benalla Road, Shepparton, call in or phone 5821 7799.

Grab a bargain

Pictured from left, Store Manager, Fiona Kelly with Spotlight Team Members, Paula, Chrissy, Sarah, Chrissie, Julie and Shannon. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

Giants of the reef

Kings of the oceanarium

These School Holidays enjoy the ‘Giants of the Reef’ at the Melbourne Aquarium. Photo: Supplied.

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THESE winter School Holidays at Melbourne Aquarium from June 30 until July 15 families will have the opportunity to visit the ‘Giants of the Reef’ and learn all about the biggest fish in Australia’s oceans! Come face to face with reef fish bigger than sharks, featuring the 200kg Giant Grouper Mr G, the king of the Oceanarium. Mr G is a Queensland Grouper with attitude. Whether being hand-fed by Melbourne Aquarium divers, or visiting his very own cleaning station to get his gills attended to by a team of cleaner fish, he certainly makes his presence felt. The aquatic state emblem of Queensland, Giant Grouper are territorial animals commonly found cruising around the rocky coral caves and shipwrecks throughout the Great Barrier Reef. Both giants of their species, a stunning, brightly-coloured Maori Wrasse and multi-patterned Potato Cod will also join Mr G in the Oceanarium just in time for the school holidays.

Check out the 11am and 2pm dive feeds for your chance to see our Giants of the Reef hand-fed by our divers. Feeling brave? Why not take the plunge and dive with the giants by undertaking a Shark Walker or Dive with the Sharks experience? The Kid’s Play Area is a hive of activities this school holidays, with take-home art and crafts running each day between 10am and 4pm. Visitors can also pledge their commitment to keeping our oceans healthy on Melbourne Aquarium’s Pledge Wall. There is also the opportunity to join the Melbourne Aquarium team for a day as an Ocean Ranger! Meet Aquarists, help prepare the food for the animals and get an exclusive look behind the scenes. Don’t miss your opportunity to have a HUGE amount of fun this school holidays. For further information, visit www. melbourneaquarium.com.au. Melbourne Aquarium is open every day of the year, from 9.30am until 6pm.

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School holiday THESE School holidays, there’s something for everyone at the Shepparton Marketplace, with a range of free school holiday entertainment and activities as well as savings to be had across the complex. During the first week of the school holidays, the Shepparton Marketplace are excited to be hosting the return of the very popular ‘Messups’. The Messups perform an amazing rock and roll show, which can be enjoyed by parents and kids alike with plenty of crazy, fast, groovy, weird, rocking and cool fun to be had by all. The kids will love their antics and adults will enjoy their grooving good songs. The Messups will perform two free shows every day during the first week of the school holidays at 11.30am and 1.30pm daily from Monday, July 2 through to Friday, July 6. During the second week of the school holidays, kids will have

fun for everyone

the opportunity to ‘Go Green’ and ‘Grow a Fuzzy Friend’ from 11am until 2pm daily.

Plenty of fun The Shepparton Marketplace has activities and entertainment these school holidays, which is sure to keep the whole family happy. Photo: Supplied.

‘Grow a Fuzzy Friend’ is a great way for kids to enjoy a gardening activity and at the same time, it will keep them busy while getting their hands dirty! Grass heads are fuzzy, funky and fun, with a personality all of their own. Kids can be as creative as they like by giving their grass head a moustache, a red nose, pierced ears or even pierced noses. Once they start growing, kids can cut their grass head’s very own hair! It’s easy to see why kids can’t wait to create lovable grass heads. While you’re at the Shepparton Marketplace, you can also take advantage of great coupon savers across the entire complex. With the convenience of free parking, the warmth of enclosed shopping, many specialty stores and the variety of the food court open 7 days a week, your place to be these school holidays is the Shepparton Marketplace, Benalla Road, Shepparton, Phone 5821 3533 or visit www.sheppartonmarketplace.com.au

Shop for all your favourites

Serving the region Pictured from left, Lisa Maxfield and Tracey Collins from Campbell’s Soups. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

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IN addition to being the world’s largest soup manufacturer, ‘Campbell Soups’ here in the Goulburn Valley are also a leading producer of juice beverages and fully natural cooking real stocks. At the Campbell Soups Factory Outlet everything in stock is made on site in the ‘state of the art’ factory facility. Campbell’s pride themselves on good old fashioned friendly service and the shop is open to the public Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, Saturday 9:00am-12:30pm and some public holidays. There is a variety of soup available to be sampled each day including one of Australia’s biggest wet soup brands, Country Ladle, Chunky, Fully Loaded, or Red and White – available in both canned and microwave varieties. You can also sample the great tasting V8 juices packed with the goodness of vegetables, 3 serves of veg per 250ml glass, or the V8 fruit and vegetable juices, 1 serve of veg and 1 serve of fruit per 250ml glass, feel good from inside out. You can purchase products individually or mix and match a carton. The Campbell’s Soup Factory Outlet shop has been in operation for over 20 years servicing locals as well as traveling tourists from Australia wide and overseas. The store is located at 55 Lemnos North Road, Lemnos. Phone 5833 3507 or view the website at www.campbellsoup.com.au

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‘Inspirational Illustration: The Lost Thing’ SAM will be holding a viewing of Shaun Tan’s Academy Award winning animation The Lost Thing (2010) on Friday, July 6 from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Kids aged 12 and up will have the chance to use their imagination and drawing skills after the film to create their own fantastic characters and settings. Cost is $15 per person or for Friends of SAM $12. ‘Art a’thon: Branching Out’ On Wednesday, July 11 SAM is giving young artists a chance to get creative by drawing on current exhibitions featuring native forests and landscapes. From 10:30am to 12pm kids aged 5 to 8 will create their own versions of Australia’s iconic gum trees using terracotta clay, with all finished pieces fired to earthenware temperatures without using slip colours and kids aged 9 to 12 will have their chance to enjoy this fantastic experience from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Cost is at $15 per person and Friends of SAM $12 per person. ‘Vibrant Vessels’ For those with a strong interest in textiles and a sense of adventure SAM is giving kids aged 15 and above the chance to enjoy making a decorative vessel (bowl, basket or vase), using wire, fabric, stitch, yarn and beads. The workshop will be held on Thursday, July 12 from 10:30am to 3:30pm and the cost is $55 per person or $50 for Friends of SAM. All materials are provided.

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Community contributions The Good Guys Shepparton Store Manager, Rodney Arthur continues his involvement in raising funds with a percentage of every transaction made, being donated to charitable programs and local organisations. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

Supporting the local

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LOCAL electrical retailer, The Good Guys Shepparton believe contributing to the local community is integral to the way they do business and has been working to raise funds since the Local Giving Program began in July 2007. Rod Arthur, Store Manager and his team get involved where they can and have raised over $30,000 for charitable programs and local organisations. The Good Guys Local Giving Program has contributed to not only their nominated cause partners; United Way Goulburn Valley Community Fund and Jamie’s Ministry of Food Australia, but also local events like the annual Rotary Club’s Golf Day. United Way Goulburn Valley Community Fund has been supporting the community for more than 10 years and The Good Guys Shepparton provide funding which is distributed

to local charities and healthcare organisations in the region. Rod says the community in which he operates is his livelihood and strongly believes in strengthening it by reinvesting funds to address local community needs. ``Just like the community supports our business, this is our way of supporting the community’’ he said. The Good Guys Local Giving Program is run in partnership with The Good Guys Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation which will see a percentage from every transaction made instore or on-line, donated to local community organisations. The Good Guys provide a large range of the biggest brands in electrical appliances at exceptionally low prices. The Good Guys Shepparton welcomes you in at 130 – 160 Benalla Road, Shepparton or phone: 5832 9000 and save on all your electrical and homeware needs.

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A city of sights THERE is plenty to see and do in Shepparton from Aquamoves and the city’s parks and gardens to the beautifully redeveloped Victoria Park Lake precinct including S-CAPE skate park and of course, there’s the home of kids entertainment at SPC Ardmona KidsTown, to mention a few. Enjoy some quiet time at the Goulburn Valley Regional Library, keep tabs on the Shepparton Art Gallery refurbishment or enjoy the latest blockbuster flick at the Village Cinemas. Enjoy a stroll and the variety of shopping experiences you’ll find at Emerald Bank, Riverside Plaza or the Marketplace or of course there’s the heart of the city’s business district, the Maude Street Mall. Explore the city’s natural appeal through the many walking tracks along the beautiful Broken River, preserved history and heritage sites as well as arts and culture. Greater Shepparton Visitor Information Centre has information and ideas for everyone to enjoy, so you can truly become a tourist in your own backyard. For more information on everything the Greater Shepparton region has to offer, contact the Visitor Information Centre on 1800 808 839.

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Valley’s home of

retail variety

SHEPPARTON is home to the region’s largest and most varied array of shopping experiences, with something to suit every taste and occasion. From men’s and women’s fashion, jewellery and footwear to home décor, hardware and furniture as well as everything for children, recreation, adventure and travel, you’ll find all your heart desires in Shepparton. Shepparton has been the central hub of the region for many years, supporting the population of both people from within Shepparton as well as

surrounding and regional townships. Shepparton is also known for its cultural diversity, which supports a thriving food industry with every flavour you could possibly imagine available from a variety of restaurants and eateries throughout Shepparton. As well, Shepparton’s Chemist Warehouse, SPC Ardmona Factory Sales, Discount Lollie Shop and range of discount outlets offer genuine everyday savings on big ticket items. Visit, stay, shop and play in Shepparton.

Family, recipe to success Keeping it in the family Mustafa’s Kebabs Café and Restaurant Proprietor, Kaan Aktas with father and founder of Mustafa’s Kebabs, Mustafa Aktas. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

AFTER more than 20 years in the industry, much loved family run restaurant, Mustafa’s Kebabs is continuing to grow on their success with restaurants operating from two great locations in north and central Shepparton as well as a new store to be located on the freeway near Euroa alongside the petrol station. The stop-off eatery at Euroa is expected to be fully operational by September. Carrying on the family tradition, Kaan Aktas (son of Mustafa’s Kebabs founder, Mustafa Aktas) will take on a dual role operating the north Shepparton and Euroa stores and eventually the central Shepparton store as well in preparation for his fathers retirement in the near future. Kaan says the foundation of their success comes from a combination of quality local ingredients, a hard working family ethic and the consistency of their much loved traditional cuisine. “My father has been operating Mustafa’s Kebabs since I was just a

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small child and together with my sister, Hatice we’ve grown up in and around a culture of hard work and quality traditional cuisine. It’s become second nature to us, so it is fitting that we continue to grow and improve the Mustafa’s Kebabs brand as a family.” Kaan with the help of his sister, Hatice operate the north Shepparton store and Mustafa together with his son-in-law, Gurhan Kartal operate the central Shepparton store. Kaan said, “Between each of the stores we also employ upwards of 20 staff members at any one time, providing plenty of local employment opportunities.” Call into the brand new Mustafa’s Kebabs Café and Restaurant, Shop 1, 161-167 Numurkah Road, north-Shepparton or Shop 1 19/21 Vaughan Street, Shepparton.

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Introducing

‘ The Beauty Parlour’ IN addition to their full range of health products and services, the all new Shepparton Chemmart Pharmacy in Maude Street also provides a comprehensive range of beauty therapies and treatments from their very own ‘Beauty Parlour’ housed within the pharmacy. From the comfort of The Beauty Parlour you can enjoy a range of professional treatments including tanning, waxing, facials, tinting, nail treatments and shellac nails, pedicures, relaxation massages and make-up application. Shepparton Chemmart Pharmacy Proprietor, Anita Kuczynski said, “Our Beauty Parlour offers treatments from qualified beauticians who specialise in all aspects of beauty therapy and our range of beautiful and renowned brands

we use include Thalgo, Livyem Mineral Makeup, Napoleon Perdis, L’Occitane and Tuscan tanning products. “The Beauty Parlour has been designed with comfort and discretion in mind, so our clients can simply relax and enjoy their treatment of choice. Clients can enquire in store or can book appointments on our Facebook page.” Shepparton Chemmart Pharmacy is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday from 9am to 5pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm for all your health and wellbeing needs. Drop in to Shepparton Chemmart Pharmacy at 276-278 Maude Street, Shepparton, next to Dick Smith or phone 5821 3399.

Professional service, beautiful treatments

Pictured from left, Qualified Beautician and Make-up Artists, Sarah Ransome and Kerrie Martin are now available for consultations at The Beauty Parlour located at Shepparton Chemmart Pharmacy. Photo: Melanie Spencer.

Diploma of Sport and Recreation students from GOTAFE in Shepparton will present a schedule of events to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays. From Monday, July 2 to Friday, July 6, between 11am - 3pm, with a lunch time event, Radar Throw each day. Events will include: Monday: Mixed Games and Tee Ball Tuesday: Hockey and Soccer Wednesday: Mini Tennis and Mixed Games Thursday: Netball and Football Friday: Mixed Games and Kanga Cricket Entry is by gold coin donation and there will be prizes to be won, BBQ each day from 12.30pm -1.30pm as well as side show alley and miniature train rides operating between 11am-3pm (Rides tickets available in KidsTown Cafe). For more information, visit the KidsTown website at www.kidstown.org.au, or ph 5831 4213.

KidsTown

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Badge making, woodturning, origami

Hands on fun The Riverside Plaza has some great ideas to keep the kids busy these school holidays. Pictured, Delanie Varrichio from happymaree. Photo: Supplied.

Riverside Plaza turns it up these school holidays

Aquamoves

Aquamoves is the place to be these school holidays, with a range of activities for the kids to enjoy including the Waterslide, Rapid River and Tarzan Rope. Aquamoves is open on Monday to Thursday from 6am to 9pm, Friday from 6am to 8pm and Weekends from 8:30am to 5pm.

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AS a part of their school holiday program of fun, the Riverside Plaza has plenty of creative and crafty ways to keep the kids entertained these school holidays. During the first week of the school holidays there will be free badge making with the gang from local Shepparton based business, ‘happymaree’. From Monday, July 2 to Thursday, July 5 between 11am and 2pm, children will have the opportunity to design and create their very own badge to keep. On Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8 and again on Friday, July 13, Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15, between 11am and 2pm there will be demonstrations by the Woodturners, plus, kids will have the chance to get ‘hands-on’ and create their own piece of woodturned artistry. Entry for woodturning is by gold coin donations,

which will go towards local charities. During the second week of the school holidays on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between 11am and 2pm, there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved with free craft including Origami. Children can choose to make an Origami butterfly or bookmark, using their creativity and imagination to create an original piece to take home and keep. With a range of specialty stores to suit every taste and budget, Riverside Plaza is the place to be these school holidays. Also, keep an eye out for the brand new Degani Bakery Café coming soon. Come along and enjoy all things creative at the Riverside Plaza, Melbourne Road, South Shepparton, phone 5822 8800 or visit www.riversideplazashepparton.com.au

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Winter clothing sale

O’Keeffe’s Mensland are having a winter clothing sale this Thursday, June 28. From left, Proprietor, Brendan O’Keeffe and Suit Hire Manager, Glenn Busk. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

Big savings, winter style JUNE is the month when most clothing retailers begin their winter sales. At O’Keeffe’s Mensland here in Shepparton it’s no different. Jackets, knitwear, shirts and most other winter clothes will be on sale from Thursday, June 28. Some of the brand names which will be on sale include JAG, Gazman, Backbay and Ansett just to name a few. O’Keeffe’s Mensland has a huge range of shirts suitable for all occasions. O’Keeffe’s Mensland Proprietor, Brendan O’Keeffe said, “We stock slim fit, formal and casual shirts ranging in size from Small to 5XL, which means we can cater for men of all ages, tastes, shapes and sizes.” The new slim fit revolution has now encompassed not only shirts, but suits, trousers and knitwear and is a fantastic option for those wishing for a sharp and modern look whilst still retaining the comfort and excellent fit that O’Keeffe’s Mensland have become known for. Mr O’Keeffe said, “As well as offering fantastic savings on our winter range, we are always available for all of your suit hire needs for any upcoming function that requires that something a little bit extra!” So come in and see Brendan and his friendly team and let them dress you for success! For all of you menswear needs and expert advice, visit O’Keeffe’s Mensland at 183 Maude Street, Shepparton or phone 5821 3685.

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Brown Sugar For the right look this season Other Zone

For the fashion conscious

Pictured, Brown Sugar Store Manager, Jane Shaholli. Photo: Alicia Zeqir.

GREAT news, Brown Sugar is back! The Maude Street Mall store re-opened six months ago and continues to go from strength to strength. Having been part of the city’s landscape for nearly 18 years, Brown Sugar offers coordinated collections of apparel and accessories at approachable prices for an ageless, fashion conscious customer. With their new season collection offering a range of modern classics and contemporary pieces reflecting the looks, shapes and colours of the season, the Shepparton team will find the perfect outfit for you. Brown Sugar offers a unique personalised shopping experience that will not only be truly enjoyable, but memorable too. Come and see Jane and the Brown Sugar team in the Maude Street Mall at 228 Maude Street, Shepparton.

Parking fees The following list details the cost of parking at most metered locations in Shepparton. There are some exceptions however, so you should always take note of the rates displayed on the meter you are using. 30min – 60 cents, 1 hour – $1.20, 2 hour – $2.40

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2 hour 3 hour 5 hour All Day

■ Loading Zone ■ Disabled Zone ■ Other Zone ■ Trailer

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