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tat talks What would you love to see come to Tatura?

“We used to have a vet clinic here in town, but since it closed, no-one has opened another one. People don’t want to have to drive out of Tatura for pet care — we really need one here.” – MAGGIE LOWE

Reporters Kelly Lucas-Carmody and Taylah Baker went out and about in Tatura to ask residents what they would love to see in Tatura.

“A high school — that’s what Tatura needs. There are three buses leaving town every day to take students to Kyabram, but we should have our own here.” – FRANK LEYDEN Photo by Kelly Lucas-Carmody
“A Chinese restaurant with takeaway and delivery services would be amazing — that’s something Tatura locals would love.” – KERRY MCEVOY Photo by Kelly Lucas-Carmody
“Somewhere to go and book transport like trains and buses in person, rather than having to go online. Not everyone likes modern technology.” – ROS VINCITORIO
“A bank — I still can’t believe we don’t have one anymore.” – PETER REID Photo by Kelly Lucas-Carmody
“I think many of us older locals would agree that we desperately still need a bank in town.” – TRISH PARKER Photo by Kelly Lucas-Carmody
“Chinese food — so many people love it, and I think a restaurant would go really well if one was to open here in Tatura.” – LEK KLERKS Photo by Kelly Lucas-Carmody
“A makeup store. I don’t like going to Melbourne because it takes too long, and everything is sold out online. And I love lip balm.” – LOLA FRANCIS, Year 6 student at Tatura Primary School. Photo by Megan Fisher
“A sports store would be good. I play a lot of sports – cricket, swimming, tennis, and little athletics.” – JAMES DRAKE, Year 5 student at Tatura Primary School. Photo by Megan Fisher
“Next year, I’ll be at St Augustine’s College. I think we should have a high school in Tatura so I wouldn’t have to take the bus.” – ELLA LEWIS, Year 6 student at Tatura Primary School. Photo by Megan Fisher
“Another basketball stadium. I’ve played for a long time with Tatura Phoenix, Tatura Titans, and Shepparton Gators.” – BAILEY HAMILTON, Year 6 student at Tatura Primary School. Photo by Megan Fisher

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