Browse our latest blog posts, media releases, good news stories and updates to find out what we've been up to.
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 »
Vote for Shepparton to become Australia’s best walking town
Shepparton is in the running to be named Australia’s best walking town, as part of a competition by Prevention magazine in conjunction with Channel 7 Sunrise morning program. — Read more about Vote for Shepparton to become Australia’s best walking town »
Supervise your children warnings timely after a near drowning
Greater Shepparton City Council is praising the actions of swimmers and Aquamoves’ lifeguards who assisted a three-year-old child after a near drowning on Thursday afternoon. — Read more about Supervise your children warnings timely after a near drowning »
Splash Park open
Aquamoves’ new outdoor area, that includes a new splash park and leisure pool, was officially opened today, Thursday 3 December. — Read more about Splash Park open »
Aquamoves outdoor area to officially open
The new outdoor area at Aquamoves, including the new splash park and leisure pool will be officially opened on Thursday 3 December. — Read more about Aquamoves outdoor area to officially open »
Happy Steps
A new exercise program designed to encourage people with disabilities to get active and have fun will start at Aquamoves on Monday 13 July between 5.00pm and 6.00pm. — Read more about Happy Steps »
New equipment to assist people with disabilities at Aquamoves
Aquamoves has received a $6,000 grant from the Victorian Government’s Department of Human Services to improve access to facilities for people with a disability. — Read more about New equipment to assist people with disabilities at Aquamoves »
Aquamoves redevelopment progresses
Aquamoves outdoor redevelopment will be moving forward after two tender contracts were awarded at today’s ordinary Council meeting. — Read more about Aquamoves redevelopment progresses »