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Last chance to nominate for the 2012 Volunteer Recognition Awards
Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking nominations for the 2012 Greater Shepparton Volunteer Recognition Awards. — Read more about Last chance to nominate for the 2012 Volunteer Recognition Awards »
Feedback needed to shape cycling strategy
Greater Shepparton City Council is developing its new Cycling Strategy 2012-2016 and is seeking community input to shape the strategy — Read more about Feedback needed to shape cycling strategy »
Yoga in the Park continues
Greater Shepparton City Council’s Yoga in the Park program is proving to be popular, with more than 380 participants attending the first three sessions. — Read more about Yoga in the Park continues »
Bicycle storage survey
Please provide us with your feedback on cycling habits to and from Aquamoves. — Read more about Bicycle storage survey »
Greater Shepparton on the Moove in 2012
Greater Shepparton City Council is holding a series of summer strolls in small towns throughout February and March. — Read more about Greater Shepparton on the Moove in 2012 »
New Mayor for Greater Shepparton
Cr Michael Polan is Greater Shepparton's new Mayor following elections at today's Special Council Meeting. — Read more about New Mayor for Greater Shepparton »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »