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10 Dec 2011

Environmental Film Festival Melbourne moved to Shepparton Showgrounds

The Environmental Film Festival Melbourne, scheduled to screen at Victoria Park Lake tonight (Saturday 10 December), has been moved to the Exhibition Building (Archer Street side) at the Shepparton Showgrounds, due to wet weather. Event starts at 7pm, with movie screenings from 8pm. — Read more about Environmental Film Festival Melbourne moved to Shepparton Showgrounds »

6 Dec 2011

Christmas hours

Greater Shepparton City Council’s main offices will close from 3.00pm on Friday 23 December 2011 and re-open at 8.15am on Tuesday 3 January 2012. — Read more about Christmas hours »

15 Nov 2011

New CEO for Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton City Council announced Gavin Cator as the new Chief Executive Officer at this afternoon’s Council meeting (15 November). — Read more about New CEO for Greater Shepparton »

6 Oct 2011

New Program to Encourage Healthy Lifestyles

A new program aimed at residents with a higher risk of, or those living with diabetes will soon be launched in Greater Shepparton. — Read more about New Program to Encourage Healthy Lifestyles »

13 Sep 2011

Volunteers needed for KidsFest

SPC Ardmona KidsTown is seeking volunteers to help coordinate activities at this year’s KidsFest. — Read more about Volunteers needed for KidsFest »

30 Aug 2011

Get a team together for the Pedometer Challenge

Greater Shepparton City Council is encouraging businesses, sporting, schools and community groups to enter teams in the 2011 pedometer challenge. The challenge is open to all ages and abilities and individual entries are welcome. — Read more about Get a team together for the Pedometer Challenge »

10 Aug 2011

2011 Victorian Country Shortcourse Championships

The 2011 Victorian Country Shortcourse Championships will be held in Shepparton on 13 and 14 August. — Read more about 2011 Victorian Country Shortcourse Championships »

14 Jun 2011

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 »

28 Apr 2011

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 »

21 Apr 2011

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 »

20 Apr 2011

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 »

12 Apr 2011

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 »

8 Apr 2011

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 »

8 Apr 2011

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 »

30 Mar 2011

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 »

24 Mar 2011

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 »

21 Mar 2011

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 »

23 Feb 2011

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 »

10 Feb 2011

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 »

31 Jan 2011

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 »