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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2023
Australia has spoken By Aaron Cordy IN what did not come as a surprise to many, last week’s Voice to Parliament Referendum came in with a solid “No” from the Australian people. In a move that was meant to bring us closer together as a nation, the referendum has done more to divide the country over the last few months, with battle lines drawn across both sides on social media. Continued Page 6
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RAIN DELAYS FOR INSIDE SPORTS... Layups get a little harder at GSBA Stadium with the ongoing leaking roof and no sign of the promised upgrade. Photo: Aaron Cordy
By Aaron Cordy IF SHEPPARTON wants to hold world- cl a s s sp or t i ng events, it is not hard to believe the region deserves a worldclass stadium to host them.
W hether it’s the ongoing roof leaking or turning away fans from the game because the stadium has already reached capacity. The court capacity is the bigger issue, with games
needing to be played in other venues to avoid eight-year-olds playing games at 10pm. The proposed rebuild would include six courts, a show court that includes a 3,000-
seat retractable grandstand, new amenities, external works, with room and plans for future growth. Catering to more than basketball and badminton. Continued Page 10
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