Callum Marshall
@callummarshall.bsky.social
ABC Shepparton news reporter
Strathmerton locals still concerned about 2023 crash site where five people died
Concerns remain over country intersection where crash claimed five lives
Two years ago this intersection claimed the lives of five people in one of Victoria's deadliest crashes. Residents say not enough is being done to prevent the next tragedy.
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April 19, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Strathmerton locals still concerned about 2023 crash site where five people died
Authorities seize $35m worth of illegal tobacco in northern Victoria.
$35m worth of illegal tobacco up in smoke after huge crop seized
Police say the destruction of a 5.2ha tobacco crop in Victoria will significantly impact the booming black market.
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March 13, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Authorities seize $35m worth of illegal tobacco in northern Victoria.
Car enthusiasts expected to flock to Shepparton for national Ford Falcon GT event
Thousands of car lovers to descend on Shepparton for Ford Falcon GT event
Ford Falcon GTs from across the country will be on display at the national car show in Shepparton.
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March 13, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Car enthusiasts expected to flock to Shepparton for national Ford Falcon GT event
‘ Second Victorian case of Japanese encephalitis recorded in Murray River visitor.’ Story by @charmainemanuel26.bsky.social
Second Victorian case of Japanese encephalitis recorded in Riverina visitor
Authorities confirm a second human case of Japanese encephalitis in a person from northern Victoria, likely exposed in the Riverina region of NSW along the Murray River.
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March 4, 2025 at 10:20 AM
‘ Second Victorian case of Japanese encephalitis recorded in Murray River visitor.’ Story by @charmainemanuel26.bsky.social
Victorians urged to prepare for wild weather and potential fires this weekend.
Victorians face weekend of wild weather as storm risk adds to fire danger
Total fire bans are in place across five regions with high temperatures and strong winds expected to be followed by thunderstorms.
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February 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Victorians urged to prepare for wild weather and potential fires this weekend.
‘Inquest examines death of 18yo Jodus Murphy in Seymour.’
Inquest into death of 18yo hears he feared he did not have long to live
A coronial inquest will examine the death of Jodus Murphy, who was missing for a month before his body was found near the Goulburn River in Seymour in June 2023.
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February 17, 2025 at 6:22 AM
‘Inquest examines death of 18yo Jodus Murphy in Seymour.’
‘Afghans in Shepparton, Melbourne praise Nations Cup soccer competition’
Multicultural soccer comp 'a beautiful thing' for Afghans in Victoria
Afghans in northern Victoria say Shepparton's Nations Cup soccer tournament provides a sense of connection to locals and a reason to celebrate during difficult times for their country.
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February 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
‘Afghans in Shepparton, Melbourne praise Nations Cup soccer competition’
Total fire bans in place for five Victorian regions on Monday amid scorching forecasts statewide.
Fire bans for much of Victoria on Monday amid scorching forecasts
Total fire bans will be in place for the Mallee, Wimmera, Central, North Central and South West districts, with temperatures tipped to soar to about 45 degrees Celsius in parts of the state.
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January 26, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Total fire bans in place for five Victorian regions on Monday amid scorching forecasts statewide.
Cultural diversity on full display in Shepparton tonight as the grand final of the Shepparton Nations Cup soccer tournament takes place with the Afghanistan and Nepal teams going up against each other. Organiser expecting about 1500 people tonight. It’s just the comp’s 2nd year!
January 25, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Cultural diversity on full display in Shepparton tonight as the grand final of the Shepparton Nations Cup soccer tournament takes place with the Afghanistan and Nepal teams going up against each other. Organiser expecting about 1500 people tonight. It’s just the comp’s 2nd year!
‘Victorian councils criticised for reversing Australia Day celebrations without consultation.’
First Nations communities slam 'uninformed' Australia Day backflips
Two Victorian councils' decision to reverse a funding-stop on Australia Day events has frustrated traditional owners who feel ignored.
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January 25, 2025 at 12:09 AM
‘Victorian councils criticised for reversing Australia Day celebrations without consultation.’
‘Australians urged to shop around to avoid insurance premium 'loyalty tax.’ Story by me and @charmainemanuel26.bsky.social
Persistence helps home owner avoid insurance 'loyalty tax'
The motto "persistence pays" has come true for Henri van Riet who shaved off more than $2,500 by refusing to take no for an answer.
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January 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
‘Australians urged to shop around to avoid insurance premium 'loyalty tax.’ Story by me and @charmainemanuel26.bsky.social
‘Japanese encephalitis warning in Victoria's north as virus detected in mosquitoes.’ Story by me and @doctornic.bsky.social www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
Japanese encephalitis warning in Victoria's north as virus detected in mosquitoes
Authorities in Victoria are urging travellers and residents in the state's north to be vigilant against mosquitoes, following recent detections of Japanese encephalitis virus.
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January 15, 2025 at 3:47 AM
‘Japanese encephalitis warning in Victoria's north as virus detected in mosquitoes.’ Story by me and @doctornic.bsky.social www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
Couple who lost home in fire had cancelled contents insurance
Couple who ditched contents insurance after shock bill lose house in fire
Stuart and Vikki Guy say they had recently cancelled contents insurance after their home and contents bill went from $1,800 to $6,000.
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January 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Couple who lost home in fire had cancelled contents insurance
‘Man faces court charged with manslaughter over the death of Cobram woman Emma Bates. Story by Ashlee Aldridge
Manslaughter charge laid over woman's death in regional Victoria
Forty-year-old John Torney fronts Shepparton Magistrates' Court on a fresh charge, following the death of Cobram woman Emma Bates in April.
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December 17, 2024 at 6:30 AM
‘Man faces court charged with manslaughter over the death of Cobram woman Emma Bates. Story by Ashlee Aldridge
‘Mooroopna boy dies in car boot after hot weather hide-and-seek tragedy.’ Story by Jason Katsaras
Family says 'inquisitive' boy who died in car boot was playing 'hide and seek'
Heartbroken relatives are paying tribute to an "inquisitive, car-loving" 10-year-old Victorian boy who died in a car boot during a game of hide-and-seek on Sunday.
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December 17, 2024 at 6:27 AM
‘Mooroopna boy dies in car boot after hot weather hide-and-seek tragedy.’ Story by Jason Katsaras
Driver jailed over Benalla hit-and-run that killed teenager Caleb Puttyfoot
'Irresponsible' driver jailed over hit-and-run that killed teenager
A judge labels Victorian driver Dylan Norman a "menace on the roads" for his behaviour that led to the death of a 16-year-old pedestrian.
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December 11, 2024 at 6:02 AM
Driver jailed over Benalla hit-and-run that killed teenager Caleb Puttyfoot
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An episode of the Conversation Hour I'm really proud of, looking at how we devalue and dehumanise workers. And sadly my last episode co-hosting. It's been a genuine honour to work on this show each week.
An episode of the Conversation Hour I'm really proud of, looking at how we devalue and dehumanise workers. And sadly my last episode co-hosting. It's been a genuine honour to work on this show each week.
Have we dehumanised our workplaces? - ABC listen
In this episode, The Conversation Hour takes a closer at the standards we set at work.
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December 5, 2024 at 4:40 AM
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An episode of the Conversation Hour I'm really proud of, looking at how we devalue and dehumanise workers. And sadly my last episode co-hosting. It's been a genuine honour to work on this show each week.
An episode of the Conversation Hour I'm really proud of, looking at how we devalue and dehumanise workers. And sadly my last episode co-hosting. It's been a genuine honour to work on this show each week.
‘VCAT orders pro-brumby group to apologise to Indigenous head in racial vilification case.’ Story by @charmainemanuel26.bsky.social, Jonathon Kendall and myself
Brumby activists racially vilified former head of Yorta Yorta corporation, VCAT finds
The state's civil and administrative tribunal has found that a pro-brumby group racially vilified the former chief executive of an Aboriginal corporation through social media posts and posters.
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December 4, 2024 at 6:58 AM
‘VCAT orders pro-brumby group to apologise to Indigenous head in racial vilification case.’ Story by @charmainemanuel26.bsky.social, Jonathon Kendall and myself
Regional residents are calling for the return of previous arrangements for non-emergency patient transport (NEPT) in Victoria.
'It can mean life or death': Dialysis patients angry over new transport arrangements
Country Victorians say Ambulance Victoria's new approach to non-emergency patient transport is making it harder to get to and from their dialysis appointments.
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November 28, 2024 at 6:14 AM
Regional residents are calling for the return of previous arrangements for non-emergency patient transport (NEPT) in Victoria.
‘Truck driver tells court he's haunted by the five deaths in Strathmerton crash he did not cause.’
Truck driver tells court he's haunted by the five deaths in Strathmerton crash he did not cause
A man has told court of the incredible guilt he felt after five people died when his truck collided with a ute in northern Victoria in a crash he did not cause.
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November 27, 2024 at 7:50 AM
‘Truck driver tells court he's haunted by the five deaths in Strathmerton crash he did not cause.’
‘Tongala sports club pays tribute to local brothers and cousin who died in plane crash.’
Tongala sports club pays tribute to local brothers and cousin who died in plane crash
The northern Victorian town of Tongala has paid tribute to two local sporting brothers and their cousin who died in a light plane crash in Tinamba West on Saturday.
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November 18, 2024 at 6:45 AM
‘Tongala sports club pays tribute to local brothers and cousin who died in plane crash.’
‘Bushfire preparation workshops educate new residents on risk in regional Victoria.’
New regional residents warned bushfire plans 'critical' in high-risk areas
As summer approaches, a regional Victorian community is running workshops to help educate its newer residents about risks they may not have faced before.
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November 15, 2024 at 2:07 AM
‘Bushfire preparation workshops educate new residents on risk in regional Victoria.’
Alright giving this Bluesky thing a go. Will it be like Threads though and drop off my radar in about a day or two?
November 14, 2024 at 9:51 AM
Alright giving this Bluesky thing a go. Will it be like Threads though and drop off my radar in about a day or two?