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Win a meeting with Bindi and Robert Irwin
Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking two young ambassadors to join Mayor Jenny Houlihan on a trip to meet Bindi and Robert Irwin in Melbourne next week, to promote the region’s fresh food industry and healthy living. Be quick - entries close 5pm Friday 15 February. — Read more about Win a meeting with Bindi and Robert Irwin »
European wasp outbreak at KidsTown and All Abilities Playground
Greater Shepparton City Council is urging residents to be vigilant after outbreaks of European Wasps were discovered at SPC Ardmona KidsTown and the All Abilities Playground at Victoria Park Lake. — Read more about European wasp outbreak at KidsTown and All Abilities Playground »
Free holiday fun with kites and animal trails
Free kite making and flying, and a “Seek, Explore, Find” adventure will help parents in Greater Shepparton beat the holiday blues this January. — Read more about Free holiday fun with kites and animal trails »
Council Plan thank you party
Following a phenomenal response to the Council Plan survey, Greater Shepparton City Council is holding a free community party to say thank you, to everyone who got involved. — Read more about Council Plan thank you party »
Performance in the Park relocated due to hot weather
Due to hot weather scheduled for Thursday 29 November, Tatura’s Performance In the Park of “Roaring 20s And All That Jazz’ has been moved from Mactier Gardens to the Tatura Senior Citizens Club. — Read more about Performance in the Park relocated due to hot weather »
Summer Film Festival hits Murchison
Days Mill, the historic flour mill at Murchison will host a free screening of the classic Australian tale by Banjo Paterson, The Man from Snowy River on Saturday 1 December as part of the Summer Film Festival. — Read more about Summer Film Festival hits Murchison »
Cr Houlihan elected Mayor
Councillor Jenny Houlihan was today elected Mayor of Greater Shepparton for the next 12 months. — Read more about Cr Houlihan elected Mayor »
A welcome for new Council and a bright future
A new Council, a new Executive leadership team, and a new Council Plan, will contribute to an exciting future for the region, CEO of Greater Shepparton City Council, Gavin Cator, said today. — Read more about A welcome for new Council and a bright future »
Get involved with Yoga in the Park
Greater Shepparton City Council, in partnership with Parks Victoria is running its popular Yoga in the Park program at Victoria Park Lake from Saturday 3 November. — Read more about Get involved with Yoga in the Park »
Council and kinder support White Balloon Day
Greater Shepparton City Council staff and kindergartners are showing their support for White Balloon Day today. — Read more about Council and kinder support White Balloon Day »
Australia Day nominations open for 2013
Nominations opened this week for the 2013 Australia Day Awards, and Greater Shepparton City Council is urging residents in the municipality to nominate eligible people for the awards. — Read more about Australia Day nominations open for 2013 »
Tough Mudder Training
Aquamoves is preparing for the 2013 Tough Mudder event and is running a training program for anyone interested in taking part. — Read more about Tough Mudder Training »
Free pneumococcal vaccine urged for two year olds
Greater Shepparton City Council is urging parents to have their two year olds vaccinated with a free, one off pneumococcal vaccine. — Read more about Free pneumococcal vaccine urged for two year olds »
Olympics Open Day and Bay Bike to show off cycling in Greater Shepparton
Shepparton Velodrome will host a number of cycling events on Saturday 4 August, including a massed gathering of cyclists for a photo opportunity. — Read more about Olympics Open Day and Bay Bike to show off cycling in Greater Shepparton »
Get active during National Diabetes Week
Greater Shepparton City Council is encouraging members of the community to get active during National Diabetes Week, from 8 – 14 July and take a step in improving their health. — Read more about Get active during National Diabetes Week »
Community key to new Greater Shepparton plan
One of the biggest community engagement projects ever hosted by Greater Shepparton City Council will be launched today (Tuesday 3 July) at the Eastbank Centre from 4pm to 6pm. — Read more about Community key to new Greater Shepparton plan »
Council seeks more time for budget preparations
The Strategic Resource Plan was adopted at today’s Greater Shepparton Special Council Meeting, but Councillors have decided to seek more time to consider options for the 2012/13 budget. — Read more about Council seeks more time for budget preparations »
New Council structure supports growth
Improved customer service, efficiency, leadership, systems and strategic focus are at the heart of new staff structures announced today for Greater Shepparton City Council to help support a growing community. — Read more about New Council structure supports growth »
Cycling lessons for seniors
Greater Shepparton City Council, in partnership with AustCycle, is offering free bicycle lessons for older people. — Read more about Cycling lessons for seniors »
All Abilities Playground closed for maintenance
The All Abilities Playground at Victoria Park Lake will be closed for maintenance from Tuesday 12 to Friday 15 June. — Read more about All Abilities Playground closed for maintenance »