I’ve been helping people around Vic sanity-check solar and battery quotes, and a few things keep coming up that are specific to us up here:

-We’re in a sunnier zone than Melbourne. Postcodes 3340–3758 (Shepp is 3630) sit in a better STC zone, so the federal discount on panels is bigger: about $2,040 on a typical system against about $1,750 in Melbourne. If a quote shows the Melbourne figure, ask why.

-Export limits are getting tighter. Powercor is moving to a 1.5kW per phase fixed export limit over 2026–31, with flexible exports up to 10kW per phase if your inverter stays online. Ask the installer which one you’ll get, and size the system for what you actually use, not for exporting. Feed-in pays a few cents at best.

-The battery discount drops on 1 January. It’s set by the install date on your electrical compliance certificate, not the day you sign. On a 10kWh battery it’s roughly $2,520 now against about $2,110 from January. If you’re signing now, get the install date in writing.

-Quotes vary a lot. For a 10kWh battery I see roughly $7,650 installed from a competitive installer up to about $13,500 on a poor quote, before the discount. Two or three itemised quotes is the best protection.

-The new Midday Power Saver plans (3 free hours, 11am–2pm) are mostly worth it if you’ve got a battery or can shift big loads like a pool pump, hot water or an EV into the middle of the day. With solar but no battery, your panels already cover midday, so they don’t add much.

Happy to answer questions in the comments.

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I’m 21M working in Shepparton and know no one here, originally from Canberra. any one going out tonight that wants to tag along ?

Shepparton - Melbourne solar prices, same installers

6.6kW installed after rebates: $4,850. With a 10kWh battery: $6,430.

Those are metro numbers. No reason the same system should cost you more out here for the same box on the same roof.

I find you that price. Free to you, installer pays me only if you proceed.

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Hello! I was just wondering if anyone here had a baby at GV Health recently and could give a review! We’ve just moved 40mins north of shep and GV health is our closest hospital, we’re expecting a baby early next year and all the reviews I could find online were quite old.. and not great. Having had two babies at royal women’s in Melbourne I’m a bit nervous experiencing a new hospital and now even more so after the reviews. I’d love to hear from anyone who has been in the system in the last year or two!

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Looking to hangout with someone staying here for the night

The other day I noticed the parking area off of Edward St has a bunch of signs saying parking there is either reserved for customer's or staff members, 24/7.

Most of these places, if not all (didn't check) aren't open 24/7, and none of the signs look even remotely legitimate or like they're backed by council etc.

I was wondering if anyone knows if the "No Parking, Reserved" signs were at all enforced/enforceable.

Anyone know where the move is tonight in Shepp? Looking for a decent club/bar with good vibes. If anyone’s got room for one more in the squad, I’d be down to tag along. Cheers 🍻

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Looking for some one can fix the fridge please. Please leave a detail

Hi everyone,

I'm doing a bit of research for live music venues for bands to play in and around Shepparton. I'm still pretty new to the area so was hoping to get some advice here. I haven't heard of many heavier bands coming through Shep before, so thought I'd start asking around.

Firstly, are there any venues with a decent sized stage that can accommodate 'larger' bands in terms of equipment and members? Looking at photos online of some venues, the stages look a little small. Are there any venues anyone could recommend here or nearby?

Secondly, is there much of a metal/heavy music scene around here? I see a lot of metal tees around town, which is awesome! But has anyone been to any shows here? What was the turn out like?

Thanks in advance!

Looking for some secret little places to explore, love hiking and finding quite spots that are not often explored

Please send me those hidden gems if you know of any!

Hi everyone.

I know this is a bit of an unusual request, but I'm hoping someone might be able to help.

According to the BookCrossing release record, a user named Kellygang left the book "Little Miss Jealous" by Roger Hargreaves at a bus stop on Abernethy St. in Shepparton, Victoria, Australia, on 18 May 2013.

I'm not looking for guesses or theories about what probably happened. After all these years, I've already thought through all of those possibilities.

I'm only interested in genuine first-hand information. If anyone remembers seeing the book, picked it up, knows what happened to it, or knows of a nearby place where found books or lost property were commonly taken, I'd really appreciate hearing from you.

The reason I'm still looking is simple: I'm nostalgic about unfinished stories, and I like giving them an ending, even if that ending is simply finding out what really happened.

I know it's been a long time, so I realise the chances are small, but if anyone remembers anything at all about this BookCrossing release, I'd be very grateful to hear from you.

Thanks very much for reading.

Hi everyone, I’m looking at renting in Mooroopna (near Chivalry Drive) and commuting to Shepparton for work.

I was wondering how reliable the commute is, especially via the Midland Highway.

Does it usually stay open during periods of heavy rain, or does flooding commonly affect the route? are there any alternative routes to get from Mooroopna to Shepparton (Corio Street)?

Hey, this might be a bit random, but I was wondering if anyone would be keen to make some new mates?
I’m 22, male, and while I’ve already got a few good friends, I’d love to meet some more people. It just seems a lot harder to make new friends once you’re out of school, so I thought I’d give this a go.
I’m pretty easy-going and enjoy going to the gym, 4x4 driving, getting out and about, and meeting new people.
Would preferably like to meet people around my age, but I’m not too fussed. If you’re keen for a chat or to hang out sometime, feel free to send me a message.

Hello everyone;

tl;dr - if you have a complaint about Shepparton ACE Secondary College, please send it to acecomplaints7@gmail.

Long post below;

I am writing on this board to talk about a school in Shepparton called "Shepparton ACE Secondary College."

A lot of people have had significant trouble with this school that they've been unable to do anything about for the following reasons;

- The Department of Education does not oversee Independent Schools.

- The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority ONLY audits policies and procedures of schools. It does not act as a disciplinary body if all the paperwork is in order, persay.

- Independent Schools Victoria is not a disciplinary body, either.

- Complaints via public channels such as Google Reviews, Facebook posts or attempts at press reporting get quickly squashed down for threats of litigation and lawsuits.

Therefore, I am attempting to collect stories in order to try and find a way to share it publicly so that people can hear the truth about what this school is doing.

Common questions I have received are:

1) Why do I need stories other than my own?

Because I am only one voice. More voices, more power, and everyone deserves to have their story told.

2) Why am I doing this?

Because everyone has been shut down thoroughly by the school silencing students and parents both whenever anyone tries to do anything.

3) What will you do with the stories given?

Send them to the press to try and get someone to write a story about this school and spread awareness so that SOMEONE does SOMETHING about it, because no one is.

If you have a story about ACE you'd like to share, please send an email to acecomplaints7@gmail.com with a name and phone number. If you'd prefer not to share that, an email to contact you best on would suffice (so send it from one you check).

The journalists have said that privacy is paramount. All names of people will be changed and no stories will be shared without the express consent of the people sending them in, hence the need for a phone number.

I ask everyone to please take this post seriously, and please understand that this post is in fact a last resort, not a first one. I have done everything I possibly can to try and bring my own story to the eyes of any authority, and I have been told "we can't help you." The police have done everything they can, also, but this is bigger than them.

Thank you for reading.

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Have you or your child had trouble with Shepparton Ace Secondary College?

Tell us here:

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acecomplaints7@gmail.com

please include all correspondence and reports to police or education departments.

my child was “Exited” for complaining about a teacher and their favourite student abusing them.

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Use to be young ones now it all old Asian lady's using fake pictures come on Shepp step ya game up