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Major sporting event big boost to city SHEPPARTON will play host to the Aust ra l ia n Ho ckey Cha mpionsh ips for the first time since 1997, which is expected to see 250 participants and supporters converge on the region. Running from August 3 to 11, 2019 at the new $21M Shepparton Sports City facility, the event, which was first played as a men’s only competition in 1982, will bring together 12 teams across both genders. Continued on page 31
DRESSING UP FOR A GOOD CAUSE… From left (back), Izzy Barker, grade 4, Melanie Handley, grade 6 and Lennix Ponting, grade 2. (Middle), Jedd Loffel, grade 3, Beau Lummas, grade 4 and Harry Barker, grade 3. (Front), Ruby Madill, grade 3 and Lilli Blake, grade 2 were among students from Ardmona Primary School to dress as a farmer for a day on Friday last week to help raise funds for the drought affected farmers in NSW. Photo: David Lee.
Students farmers for a day Every little bit helps affected farmers
By David Lee BEING in a region that was built on the agriculture sector, we all know the importance of doing all you can to lend a hand to farmers when they are in need. With the drought currently affecting farmers in
NSW reported to be one of the worst to hit the area in 400 years, one local school has jumped on board to do what they can, with students at Ardmona Primary School dressing as farmers last week to help raise funds for the Buy-A-Bale Campaign.
The school’s 24 students donned their akubra hats and checked shirts raising funds that the school then matched to see a total of $170 that will go directly towards helping farmers in need. Continued on page 18