Browse our latest blog posts, media releases, good news stories and updates to find out what we've been up to.
Nominate someone who makes a difference
Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking nominations for the 2013 Greater Shepparton Volunteer Recognition Awards. — Read more about Nominate someone who makes a difference »
Turn your lights off for Earth Hour
Millions of people from around the world will join together for Earth Hour at 8.30pm on Saturday 23 March 2013 and Greater Shepparton City Council is calling on businesses, organisations and individuals to turn off their lights and join in Earth Hour locally. — Read more about Turn your lights off for Earth Hour »
Council Plan themes out for discussion
Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking feedback on key themes for the 2013-2017 Council Plan. — Read more about Council Plan themes out for discussion »
Cycling for adults
Greater Shepparton City Council, in partnership with AustCycle, is offering free bicycle lessons for residents. — Read more about Cycling for adults »
Harmony Day
A morning tea to celebrate our diverse community will be held to coincide with Cultural Diversity Week and Harmony Day at SPC Ardmona KidsTown on Thursday 21 March from 10.30am. — Read more about Harmony Day »
Activities in the Park
Greater Shepparton City Council’s Activities in the Park Program is into its final weeks, with a number of activities still to take place. — Read more about Activities in the Park »
A long weekend of events
There are a number of events taking place this weekend in Greater Shepparton. — Read more about A long weekend of events »
Flood update
Areas in Greater Shepparton received up to 160mm of rain yesterday, with the north end of town worst hit. — Read more about Flood update »
Get your health checked
Greater Shepparton City Council is offering free health checks to residents aged over 18 and not working full time as part of the Get Mooving Greater Shepparton program. — Read more about Get your health checked »
myki Visitor Packs now available in Shepparton
The myki Visitor Pack is now available for purchase at the Visitor Information Centre in Shepparton. — Read more about myki Visitor Packs now available in Shepparton »
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 »