Monique Preston, Shepparton News Journalist Profile

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Kirwans Bridge restoration: Coalition’s $6.3m election promise

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

The historic Kirwans Bridge will be restored and re-opened to traffic if the Coalition government is elected to power in the May federal election.
Anzac Appeal: honouring heroes, supporting veterans

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

Local Australian Defence Force veterans and their families will again benefit from this year’s Anzac Appeal. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content In the lead-up to Anzac Day, volunteers are staffing tables outside businesses in Shepparton and Mooroopna, selling badges, wristbands, bag tags and keyrings to raise money for services for veterans and their families.
Easter family violence surge prompts police warning

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

New data showing a rise in family violence at Easter has prompted a police warning to look out for loved ones experiencing or at risk of the crime. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content The Easter period ranks as one of the most prevalent times for family violence after Christmas and new year’s, according to police.
Concerning trend involving impaired drivers

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

Drug and alcohol-affected drivers will be a major focus for police over Easter, as new police figures reveal a concerning trend involving impaired drivers carrying passengers. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content Analysis of collision data has uncovered impaired drivers with passengers on board were involved in 385 collisions causing injury and a further 18 causing death over the past two years.
More than 100 people arrested in retail crime blitz

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

More than 100 people have been arrested by Shepparton police over the past nine months in response to a sharp spike in retail crime. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content Retail theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in Victoria, increasing by 37 per cent last year. Shepparton is one of the hardest hit areas in the state for this offending — recording 480 retail theft offences in 2024 — an increase of 77 per cent.
Man dies in crash with cow

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

A motorcyclist had died after a crash with a cow at Benalla. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content Emergency services responded after a motorcycle travelling along Lake Mokoan Rd struck a cow about 9.45am on Sunday, April 13. The 77-year-old Wangaratta man riding the motorcycle died at the scene. Police are investigating the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
Man dies in crash with cow

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

A motorcyclist had died after a crash with a cow at Benalla. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content Emergency services responded after a motorcycle travelling along Lake Mokoan Rd struck a cow about 9.45am on Sunday, April 13. The 77-year-old Wangaratta man riding the motorcycle died at the scene. Police are investigating the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
Power tools piled up outside business during alleged burglary

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

About $5000 worth of power tools and batteries were piled up outside a Shepparton business during an alleged burglary. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content A man was also found by police hiding inside the business after hours. Shepparton police Sergeant Tania Monaghan said a man was seen on CCTV cameras allegedly using a jemmy bar to try and break into GV Power Products about 8pm on Wednesday, April 9.
Van ends on side in multi-vehicle crash

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

A van ended up on its side and two people were taken to hospital after a multiple-vehicle crash on Monday, April 7. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content The three-vehicle crash happened at the intersection of the Goulburn Valley Hwy and River Rd about 11am.
Van ends on side in multi-vehicle crash

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

A van ended up on its side and two people were taken to hospital after a multiple-vehicle crash on Monday, April 7. Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content The three-vehicle crash happened at the intersection of the Goulburn Valley Hwy and River Rd about 11am.