MERCURY TO SOAR

Temperatures will again soar in Shepparton in coming days, with residents advised to look out for the most vulnerable members of our community.

The mercury is set to rise to 44°C today, before a forecast high of 46°C tomorrow, which the Bureau of Meteorology says will challenge heat records for Shepparton in January.

Shepparton’s Digby Barnes, 3, Max Barnes, 5, and Kevin Bourke, 6, gave the thumbs up after finding the ideal way to keep cool at Aquamoves yesterday. ● Full story and more Megan Fisher pictures on page 5.