Browse our latest blog posts, media releases, good news stories and updates to find out what we've been up to.
Healthy funding boost welcomed
Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor Geoff Dobson today welcomed news that the Federal Government had recommended Council receive a $700,000-plus grant to run programs that will encourage and support people to adopt and sustain healthier lifestyles. — Read more about Healthy funding boost welcomed »
Celebrate women's role in creating strong communities
The fifth annual Unity Cup will be contested this Saturday, April 30, between Murray League’s Rumbalara and Congupna football and netball clubs. — Read more about Celebrate women's role in creating strong communities »
Spend time at Victoria Park Lake this Easter
Greater Shepparton residents are encouraged to take visitors to Victoria Park Lake during the Easter and ANZAC Day long weekend break and enjoy the facilities and surrounds. — Read more about Spend time at Victoria Park Lake this Easter »
Council services over Easter
The Council office will be closed from 5.00pm Thursday 21 April and reopen at 8.15am on Wednesday 27 April. — Read more about Council services over Easter »
Search on for local stars
A new campaign to combat racism has the potential to turn local people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds into stars. — Read more about Search on for local stars »
Protect yourself from mozzies
With the school holidays here Greater Shepparton City Council is reminding residents and visitors to continue using protective measures to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. — Read more about Protect yourself from mozzies »
Have your say on cycling in Greater Shepparton
Greater Shepparton City Council residents are invited to have input in to the ongoing development of cycling in the municipality. — Read more about Have your say on cycling in Greater Shepparton »
Applications open for Community Matching Grants Scheme
Applications are now open for the first round of funding through Greater Shepparton City Council's Community Matching Grants Scheme. — Read more about Applications open for Community Matching Grants Scheme »
Reminder to book sport and recreation grounds
Groups and individuals wanting to use Greater Shepparton City Council-managed sporting, recreation and park facilities during winter and spring are being encouraged to book their preferred times and days by April 1. — Read more about Reminder to book sport and recreation grounds »
Harmony Fiesta cancelled
The Harmony Feista, which was due to be held in the Maude St Mall this afternoon between 3.30pm and 6pm, has been cancelled due to the weather. — Read more about Harmony Fiesta cancelled »
Greater Shepparton to host short course swimming championships
The 2011 Victorian Country Short Course Championships will be held in Shepparton for the second year running. — Read more about Greater Shepparton to host short course swimming championships »
Dookie Summer Stroll Cancelled
The Dookie Summer Stroll, scheduled for Friday 11 February, has been cancelled due to expected wet weather. — Read more about Dookie Summer Stroll Cancelled »
Heatwave alert for Goulburn region
Greater Shepparton residents, particularly the elderly and young children, are urged to take care and stay cool during the predicted heatwave conditions this week. — Read more about Heatwave alert for Goulburn region »
Greater Shepparton on the Moove in 2011
Greater Shepparton City Council is holding a series of summer strolls in small towns throughout January, February and March. — Read more about Greater Shepparton on the Moove in 2011 »
Have input into Greater Shepparton Sport 2050 Strategic Plan
Greater Shepparton City Council is developing a strategic plan that will plan for sport development in Greater Shepparton to 2050 and is seeking input from the public. — Read more about Have input into Greater Shepparton Sport 2050 Strategic Plan »
Aquamoves users compensated for flood disruption
Aquamoves members and learn to swim lesson participants will be compensated for the week-long closure of Aquamoves (from 3pm Monday 6 to Sunday 12 September) due to flooding of Tom Collins Drive last week. — Read more about Aquamoves users compensated for flood disruption »
Aquamoves Re-Opens Following Flood Shut-Down
Aquamoves will re-open from 6.00am Monday (13 September) after shutting down last Monday afternoon (6 September) when flood water cut road access to the facility. — Read more about Aquamoves Re-Opens Following Flood Shut-Down »
Flood levels expected to peak soon
Flood levels from the Broken River and Sevens Creek have peaked with many Greater Shepparton residents in low-lying rural areas cut off and a number of road closures in the Kialla Lakes area overnight. — Read more about Flood levels expected to peak soon »
Council flood call centre open all night
Greater Shepparton City Council’s Flood Call Centre is operating 24/7 until further notice. Residents can call Council’s Flood Call Centre on 1800 727 774 and speak to a customer service officer at any time. — Read more about Council flood call centre open all night »
Shepparton voted second Best Walking Town in Australia
Shepparton has taken out the title of second best walking town in Australia, behind Noosa, as part of the competition held by ‘Prevention magazine’ in conjunction with Channel 7’s ‘Sunrise’ morning program. — Read more about Shepparton voted second Best Walking Town in Australia »