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Blue Green Algae warning for Mooroopna Recreation Reserve Lake
Greater Shepparton City Council is warning the public to avoid direct contact with water in the Mooroopna Recreation Reserve Lake after detecting high levels of blue-green algae. Read more
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Council welcomes further relief for primary producers through a freeze on the ESVF
The latest State Budget update has been delivered, and Greater Shepparton City Council is pleased to see primary producers will receive a rate freeze through the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) for a further two years. Read more
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Community Satisfaction Surveys taking place in Greater Shepparton
Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts on Greater Shepparton City Council and its services through the second quarter Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey. Read more
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Sparkle Shepparton and Mooroopna light up Greater Shepparton and kickstart A Wonder Filled Summer
Greater Shepparton City Council brought the festive season to life as Sparkle Shepparton and Sparkle Mooroopna drew large crowds across the weekend. Read more
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Council awards contract for RiverConnect Route 2 Shared Path Construction
Greater Shepparton City Council awarded the contract for the construction of RiverConnect Route 2 Shared Path between Kidstown and Gemmills Swamp, Mooroopna to O'Loughlin Excavations Pty Ltd at the November Council Meeting held on Tuesday 25 November.… Read more
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Habitat Restoration Project progressing across key bushland sites
Greater Shepparton City Council is continuing work to restore important bushland areas impacted by the 2022 flood event, with ecological thinning now complete and further habitat improvements scheduled before the end of the year. Read more
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Make your summer even more Wonder Filled with the Activities in the Park program
Greater Shepparton City Council is excited to launch the 2025–26 Summer Activities in the Park program, running from December to February and offering a wide range of free and low-cost activities across the region. Read more
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Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre awarded silver at the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards
Greater Shepparton City Council is pleased to announce the Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre was awarded silver at the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards. Read more
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Applications open for the RiverConnect Implementation Advisory Committee
Greater Shepparton City Council is seeking applications for the RiverConnect Implementation Advisory Committee. The committee provides guidance and oversees the strategic direction of the RiverConnect program. Read more
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Upcoming speed reduction – Toolamba Road, Mooroopna
Greater Shepparton City Council wishes to advise the community of upcoming traffic management and speed reductions on Toolamba Road, between Simson Road and the Midland Highway, in Mooroopna. Read more
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Margaret Street Stormwater Pump Station upgrade complete
The major upgrade of the Margaret Street Stormwater Pump Station in Tatura is now complete, delivering a significant boost to the town’s stormwater management and overall resilience during heavy rain. Read more
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Council reviews progress on 2030 Zero Emissions Plan
Greater Shepparton City Council has completed a review of its Climate Emergency Action Plan and 2030 Zero Emissions Plan, outlining the organisation’s progress towards its target of achieving net zero emissions by 2030. Read more
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Council calls for changes to Central North Renewable Energy Zone
Greater Shepparton City Council is advocating for significant changes to the proposed Central North Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), following an independent review highlighting major concerns about its impact on agriculture, the economy, and the lack of… Read more
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Council commits to Visitor Economy Partnership for regional growth
Greater Shepparton City Council has approved a Memorandum of Understanding, at yesterday’s Council Meeting, which extends support for Goulburn Region Tourism as Council’s Visitor Economy Partnership (VEP). Read more
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Reel in the fun! A new family friendly event will have you ‘Hooked on Shepparton’
Greater Shepparton City Council is excited to announce a new summer event, ‘Hooked on Shepparton’, a family-friendly fishing competition coming to Victoria Park Lake on Friday 23 January 2026 from 4pm to 9pm. Read more
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Complimentary parking in Greater Shepparton this festive season
Greater Shepparton City Council is pleased to announce that parking in Council-owned on-street parking spaces will once again be complimentary during December and January. This initiative is aimed at supporting local businesses and bringing some festive… Read more
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Help find Santa’s missing Elves across Greater Shepparton
Some of Santa’s elves have gone missing across Greater Shepparton and he needs the community’s help to find them before Christmas Eve. Read more
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Calling community groups to get involved in Christmas gift wrapping
Greater Shepparton City Council is inviting local community groups and not-for-profit organisations to take part in this year’s Christmas Community Gift Wrapping service. Read more
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Commemorating 20 years of RiverConnect’s contribution to Greater Shepparton
Greater Shepparton City Council’s RiverConnect program is proud to be celebrating 20 years of success in the region, since its inception in 2005. Read more
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Greater Shepparton residents encouraged to prepare for the first 72 hours of an emergency
Greater Shepparton City Council is urging residents to take steps now to prepare for emergencies, by making a plan for the first 72 hours, when essential services may be disrupted and help may not be immediately available. Read more
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