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This article was published on Friday, 9 January, 2026. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.
Posted on Friday 9th of January, 2026,
A Total Fire Ban has been declared for Friday 9 January 2026 for the North Central district, which includes Greater Shepparton. No fires can be lit or allowed to remain alight in the open air.
A Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating has also been declared for the district. This signals the worst possible grass and bushfire conditions.
To be best prepared, consider the following:
Wear light, loose clothing, drink plenty of water, and close windows and blinds early to keep heat out.
Check your Fire Danger Rating and understand what actions to take if a fire starts: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/fdr
Monitor warnings at emergency.vic.gov.au, download the VicEmergency app, or call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226. If you don't speak English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.
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Strong community support for the 32nd Annual Tatura 100 Lap Challenge
The 32nd Annual 100 Lap Challenge was held on Saturday 28 February 2026 at the Tatura Swimming Pool, bringing the community together to raise funds for Tatura Hospital and Parkvilla Aged Care Facility. Read more
Monday 16th of March,
Converge on the Goulburn is almost here with a vibrant 2026 program
Council has officially launched the program for Converge on the Goulburn 2026, inviting the community to discover what is on offer when the much-loved festival returns on Saturday 21 March from 2pm to 9pm at Victoria Park Lake in Shepparton. Read more
Monday 16th of March,
Expressions of Interest open for first GV Home Energy Expo
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Friday 13th of March,
Marungi Street Drainage Project Update
We are pleased to advise that work to upgrade the stormwater drainage network from the Marungi / Nixon Street intersection through to Knight Street Shepparton is progressing well. Read more
Thursday 12th of March,
Upcoming Community Satisfaction Survey in Greater Shepparton
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Tuesday 10th of March,
Road patching works across Shepparton and Mooroopna
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More Events in Greater Shepparton
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Puff Walk
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Friday 20th of March, – to Sunday 29th of March,
Shepparton Arts Festival
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Friday 20th of March, – to Sunday 29th of March,
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Friday 20th of March, – to Saturday 28th of March,
STAG presents 'COSI' by Louis Nowra
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Saturday 21st of March,
Arcadia Open Day
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