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No 1:1291
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2016
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IGA welcomes council’s decision By David Lee AFTER Greater Shepparton City Council adopted the Commercial Activities Centres Strategy, albeit an amended strategy, last week, Fairleys SUPA IGA are continuing to move forward with expansion plans with a little less weight on its shoulders. During the ordinary council meeting held on Tuesday last week, Greater Shepparton City Council, Cr Jenny Houlihan proposed an amendment to the strategy, which was carried 6 to 1 after much debate on the topic. Continued on page 16
ART FESTIVAL APPROACHES… From left, Madelyn, 2, Mackenzie, 2, Lottie, 2, Chloe, 4, Jersey, 2 and Shepparton Festival chair, Mike Molloy practising for the Shepparton Festival Mass Art Class event where this year it is hoped a world record will be broken. Photo: Emma Hillier.
20th Shepparton Festival
An event the whole family will be consumed by T H E 20 t h Sheppa r ton Fest iva l – B e Consumed begins on Friday, March 4 and features 49 unique events in unusual places. Festival chair, Mike Molloy says this year the Shepparton Festival features a range of great, free events suitable for the whole family. “The Mass Art Class and Future Postal Service are two fun, free events happening
during the festival, that children of all ages can participate in. “The Mass Art Class on Sunday, March 13 is an Australian Book of Records attempt to have the largest art class, hosted by prominent Tasmanian artist Roz Wren, right here in Shepparton. “We fell 50 registered participants shy of the record last year, and this year we want to ensure we beat Brisbane’s record
of 488 this year to coincide with our 20 year celebrations. “You don’t need to be an ar tist to participate, all experience and skill levels are welcome and all materials will be provided including paints and canvases.” Continued on page 12 Check out the complete Shepparton Arts Festival Program pages 28+29.