Extended Saturday Trading Hours
Council, in partnership with the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Shepparton Show Me, will be holding events on Saturdays in the Shepparton CBD from 19 November until Christmas Eve to support Saturday afternoon trading. — Read more about Extended Saturday Trading Hours »
Regional Victoria Living Expo to entice tree changers
Greater Shepparton will be attending Victoria’s first ever Regional Living Expo to be held in Melbourne in April 2012 — Read more about Regional Victoria Living Expo to entice tree changers »
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 Holiday Planner showcases region’s attractions
Visitors to the region now have a valuable free resource that will help them design their holiday around activities that appeal to them: the Goulburn River Valley – Holiday Planner. — Read more about New Holiday Planner showcases region’s attractions »
Farmers’ market workshop in Echuca
The Victorian Farmers’ Market Association is holding a series of FREE workshops, including one in Echuca, for producers interested in becoming stallholders at farmers’ markets. — Read more about Farmers’ market workshop in Echuca »
Business Centre engineers an opportunity for WA company to call Shepparton home
Western Australian-based engineering consultancy Deacon Engineers has expanded its operations to the Eastern States and established an office at the Business Centre. — Read more about Business Centre engineers an opportunity for WA company to call Shepparton home »
New Business Opens in Shepparton
June Barclay had always dreamed of running her own antique and collectable store and this month her wish came true with Barclay’s Antiques & Collectables opening in Longstaff St. — Read more about New Business Opens in Shepparton »
Submission to High Speed Rail Phase One
Greater Shepparton City Council’s submission to the Department of Infrastructure on Phase One of the High Speed Rail Study supports the inclusion of Shepparton. The report suggested the corridor to be short-listed for the proposed Melbourne-Brisbane HSR rail route is Corridor 14a, which includes Albury-Wodonga and Wagga Wagga and possible deviations to Shepparton. — Read more about Submission to High Speed Rail Phase One »
Festive Grants Program open to small towns
Greater Shepparton City Council’s Small Township Festive Grants Program is now open to towns with a population of less than 10,000 people. The program will provide funding of up to $2,500 for eight small towns to buy and install festive decorations. — Read more about Festive Grants Program open to small towns »
Business Service Excellence Awards
Shepparton businesses are gearing up for the business community’s night of nights. The Gala Presentation Dinner for the 2011 Business & Services Awards will be held on Friday, October 21 at the GV Hotel starting at 6.30pm. — Read more about Business Service Excellence Awards »
Luck of the Irish
Greater Shepparton City Council’s Skilled Migration Officer Janine Cole has again successfully managed to secure the right person for the right job in a local expanding financial planning business. — Read more about Luck of the Irish »
Research & Development Tax Incentive
The Australian Government has recently passed the R&D Tax Incentive legislation. The incentive is a major part of the Australian Government’s commitment to boost industry investment in research and development (R&D) activities. — Read more about Research & Development Tax Incentive »
Kurt Fearnely Inspires
Greater Shepparton Business Centre tenants were fortunate to share some one-on-one time with champion wheel chair athlete Kurt Fearnley last month. — Read more about Kurt Fearnely Inspires »
New Student Accommodation
Greater Shepparton City Council’s plans to become a regional tertiary education hub have received another boost with more student accommodation opening soon. — Read more about New Student Accommodation »
Tatura Industry Site Reviews
Greater Shepparton City Council recently reviewed existing planning controls that applied to three industrial sites in Tatura. — Read more about Tatura Industry Site Reviews »
High Speed Rail
In July, the Federal Government released a report which reviews the economic viability of a high speed rail network on the east coast of Australia. The study looks at potential routes from Brisbane southwards to Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne. — Read more about High Speed Rail »
Building Permits Remain Steady
Greater Shepparton City Council’s Building Branch has released figures showing the value and number of new dwelling building permits issued during 2010-11 was consistent with figures from the past seven years. — Read more about Building Permits Remain Steady »
CBD Parking
There are more than 2000 parking spaces in the CBD, nearly half of which are free or unrestricted. — Read more about CBD Parking »
Community scholarships for international conference
Twenty scholarships for local community groups wishing to attend an international community development conference are on offer from Greater Shepparton City Council. — Read more about Community scholarships for international conference »
Funding for skills shortage
Greater Shepparton City Council welcomed the Federal Government's announcment last week of a $558 million fund to provide 130,000 Australians with the opportunity to learn new skills for jobs in sectors suffering from critical skill shortages. — Read more about Funding for skills shortage »
Skilled migration program to continue
Greater Shepparton City Coucnil has welcomed the State Government's announcment that it will support the Skilled Migration Program in Victoria for a further 12 months. — Read more about Skilled migration program to continue »
Greater Shepparton Business Centre to Energise Small Business in 2011
The Greater Shepparton Business Centre is proud to be part of Victoria’s Small Business Festival during August 2011. — Read more about Greater Shepparton Business Centre to Energise Small Business in 2011 »
Parking In CBD
The Council recently published the discussion paper entitled ‘Parking in Shepparton’s Central Business District’ for community consultation. — Read more about Parking In CBD »
How Sweet It is
A New Zealand company based here in Shepparton has recently trialled new technology with outstanding results. — Read more about How Sweet It is »
Free online business listing
Greater Shepparton City Council is inviting local businesses to update their details on the Business Directory located on the Council website. — Read more about Free online business listing »