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Sweep dreams are made of this: Keeping Greater Shepparton clean
Have you ever stopped and wondered what it takes to clean up our streets? Read more
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Final call for young writers to enter 2026 Furphy Literary Awards
Greater Shepparton City Council would like to remind young writers across the region that entries for the 2026 Furphy Literary Awards close soon. Read more
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Free sessions to tackle elder abuse in Greater Shepparton this June
Greater Shepparton residents are invited to attend a series of free community sessions this June to better understand and prevent elder abuse, as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Read more
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Community Leadership Program welcomes emerging leaders for 2026
Greater Shepparton City Council has welcomed 20 emerging leaders as part of the 2026 Community Leadership Program, officially launched on Wednesday 13 May 2026 at the Peter Copulos Community Centre in Kialla. Read more
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Council calls on community to make the Road Safety Pledge
Greater Shepparton City Council is encouraging residents to make the Road Safety Pledge during National Road Safety Week 2026, running from Sunday 17 May 2026 to Sunday 24 May 2026. Read more
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Council wins gold at the Victorian Sport Awards
Greater Shepparton City Council is proud to announce that the Shepparton BMX Multi-Use Events Pavilion won the Local Government Initiative of the Year category at the 2025 Victorian Sport Awards recognising the project’s impact and success. Read more
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Strong advocacy delivering results for Greater Shepparton in Federal Budget
Greater Shepparton City Council says sustained and strategic advocacy on behalf of the community is delivering results, with key initiatives in the 2026–27 Federal Budget reflecting priorities Council has been actively pursuing with the Australian Government. Read more
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Council endorses Toolamba and Old Toolamba Structure Plan 2026
Greater Shepparton City Council endorsed the Toolamba and Old Toolamba Structure Plan 2026 at its April 2026 Council Meeting, setting a long‑term strategic framework for future growth and development of Toolamba and Old Toolamba. Read more
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Council officially opens upgraded Wanganui Oval, boosting local sport opportunities
Greater Shepparton City Council officially opened the upgraded Wanganui Oval on Thursday 7 May, marking a significant milestone in delivering improved sporting infrastructure for the community. Read more
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Dookie and surrounds invited to help build a safer, more prepared community
Greater Shepparton City Council is inviting residents of Dookie and surrounding areas to take part in a Leaping into Safer Communities workshop, aimed at strengthening local preparedness for emergencies and disasters. Read more
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Boot Swap kicks goals for local families and the environment
More than 250 families across Greater Shepparton were supported through this year’s Boot Swap, held on Saturday 2 May 2026 at the Shepparton Sports Precinct. Read more
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Tatura Fit program builds positive connections for young people
Greater Shepparton City Council is pleased to share positive outcomes from the Tatura Fit program, a community-based initiative supporting local young people to build wellbeing, confidence and positive relationships with Victoria Police and Council. Read more
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Floor Level Surveys to be undertaken in Tatura
Greater Shepparton City Council is working to improve emergency response across the region, with floor level surveys being undertaken in key areas. Read more
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Strong community turnout at VicGrid Dookie session
Greater Shepparton City Council acknowledges the strong community turnout and constructive discussion at the VicGrid community information session held in Dookie last night, Tuesday 5 May. Read more
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2027 Three-Year-Old and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten registrations now open
Registrations are now open for three and four-year-old kindergarten spaces for 2027, with Greater Shepparton City Council encouraging parents, guardians and carers to register their child online via Council’s website. Read more
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State Budget investment welcomed, but Greater Shepparton’s growth outpaces funding
Greater Shepparton City Council has responded to the 2026/27 Victorian State Budget, welcoming a few important local and regional investments while noting that further work is required to fully meet the needs of a rapidly growing community and its role… Read more
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Council sets 2027/28 objective for hard waste collection following careful review
Greater Shepparton City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a reliable, efficient and equitable hard waste collection service for the Greater Shepparton community. Read more
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Council calling for tailored fruit fly management for Goulburn Murray Valley
Greater Shepparton City Council is calling for continued, locally tailored fruit fly management in the Goulburn Murray Valley, following the release of a new independent expert report. Read more
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Council welcomes PET scanner funding for GV Health, but greater cancer care investment still needed
Greater Shepparton City Council has acknowledged the Victorian Government’s announcement of $7.1 million in the 2026/27 State Budget to operationalise a new PET scanner at Goulburn Valley Health, describing it as a positive but limited step toward meeting… Read more
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Council endorse land acquisition to improve safety at busy Numurkah Road intersection
Greater Shepparton City Council have endorsed the purchase of a small parcel of land from IGA, to support the planned upgrade of the Numurkah Road and Hawkins Street intersection in Shepparton. Read more
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