PREMIUM News It’s quiz time! By Christine Elia Dec 16, 2024 Hint: Question 5. Photo by Megan Fisher 1. Finish the headline: Dookie strikes like ‘what’? Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content 2. What model of van did Ashlee and Matt convert into their home on wheels? 3. What anniversary did Shepparton East CWA celebrate? 4. Which RSL veteran was unexpectedly granted a life membership? 5. Which Waaia player did the double of club best-and-fairest award and best-on-ground honours in a grand final? 6. Which driving teacher has retired after 14 years of mentoring? 7. What animal was featured in ‘Pet-icular kind of love’ in the Thursday, December 12 edition? 8. Which market, held on Saturday, November 30, was a success despite the rain? 9. Which Shepparton Park bowls player flew to New Zealand to compete in the Oceania Challenge? 10. Who was featured on the front page of the Wednesday, December 11 edition? ANSWERS 1. Thunder 2. 2015 Mercedes Sprinter 3. 90 4. Brian McInneny 5. Jesse Trower 6. John Decker 7. Cockatoo 8. Tatura Market 9. Mia Nowosad 10. Len Taylor and Shelley Wyllie By Christine Elia Christine
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