Monique Preston, Shepparton News Journalist Profile

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Crime isn’t content: new law punishes online bragging

1 week ago | sheppnews.com.au | Monique Preston

Criminals who share their disturbing crimes on social media will face extra jail time under new legislation introduced by the Victorian Government. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content The Crimes Amendment (Performance Crime) Bill, introduced into parliament on June 17, will outlaw people posting and boasting about certain crimes on social media and messaging apps.
Highway barrier crash

1 week ago | sheppnews.com.au | Monique Preston

A woman was taken to hospital after a crash near Tatura on Tuesday, June 17. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content Police said the woman’s vehicle crashed into safety barriers on the Midland Hwy near Tatura at about 1pm. An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said a woman aged in her 50s was taken to Goulburn Valley Health by ambulance in a stable condition.
Something fishy at Toolamba club

1 week ago | sheppnews.com.au | Monique Preston

A man has been charged with burglary at a Goulburn Valley fishing club. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content Police allege the door was forced to a shed at Toolamba Fishing Club’s clubrooms in Rutherford Rd, Toolamba on May 18. Police allege food and other items were stolen from the building. A 21-year-old Shepparton man was arrested on Monday, June 16 over the alleged burglary.
Rubbish truck catches alight

1 week ago | sheppnews.com.au | Nicola Ceccato |Monique Preston

A fire in a rubbish truck has broken out this morning. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content At this stage, it appears that the fire started inside the rubbish truck on the corner of Archer St and Broken River Dve. Fire Rescue Victoria were called to the scene at 8.50am. The truck has dumped its load and two FRV trucks are on scene putting out the fire. Part of Broken River Dve is closed. However, there are no disruptions to traffic.
Rubbish dumped after fire starts in truck

1 week ago | riverineherald.com.au | Monique Preston

A recycling truck has dumped its load after a fire broke out in its load on Tuesday, June 17. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content Fire Rescue Victoria senior station officer David Pitcher said the truck had been collecting recycling bins on its regular round when the fire started. The driver believed the object that caught on fire came from Swallow St, Mr Pitcher said.
Man approached teen three times in frightening encounter

1 week ago | sheppnews.com.au | Monique Preston

A Shepparton teen has been left frightened after she was approached three times by a man who tried to get her to come over to his car in a car while she was walking in broad daylight. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content The 19-year-old said she was walking in Wilmot Rd when she first saw the man driving slowly along the street at about 11.30am on Wednesday, June 11. He wound down the window of his white SUV, waved and smiled at her.
Road works extended

2 weeks ago | sheppnews.com.au | Monique Preston

Road stabilising works in Lemnos will take longer than expected. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content Greater Shepparton City Council said the works on Lemnos North Rd between Farrell and Jubilee Rds in Congupna have extended for another three days. Work will now continue on Monday, June 16, through to Wednesday, June 18, weather permitting. The work will take place between 7.30am and 5.30pm.
Driver learns fate in court after tragic crash kills lifelong friend

2 weeks ago | denipt.com.au | Monique Preston

A man has walked free from court without any punishment after a crash that killed a man he considered to be “like a brother” to him. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content A magistrate labelled the crash that killed Eid Mohammad Enam Khail, 49, an “extremely unfortunate accident”. Abdul Fatah Faizi, 52, of Shepparton, pleaded guilty in Shepparton Magistrates’ Court to careless driving.
Driver learns fate in court after tragic crash kills lifelong friend

2 weeks ago | sheppnews.com.au | Monique Preston

A man has walked free from court without any punishment after a crash that killed a man he considered to be “like a brother” to him. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content A magistrate labelled the crash that killed Eid Mohammad Enam Khail, 49, an “extremely unfortunate accident”. Abdul Fatah Faizi, 52, of Shepparton, pleaded guilty in Shepparton Magistrates’ Court to careless driving.
Fire causes severe damage to home

2 weeks ago | sheppnews.com.au | Nicola Ceccato |Monique Preston

A house fire has broken out in Toolamba, leaving severe damage to the home. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content The fire on Baden Dve, broke out this afternoon with the CFA called to the scene at 1.54pm. Four CFA trucks and Ambulance Victoria are attending the incident. According to Vic Emergency, the fire is now under control.