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10 Year Celebration

At our 10-year anniversary last year, we had some fun presenting a vision for Greater Shepparton 10 years from now – in 2034. The following is an extract. There’s a Greek proverb that says A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they know they shall never sit. In Shepparton we…

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C4GS disappointed by Federal Government decision to axe GV Bypass funding

The Committee for Greater Shepparton is extremely disappointed to see the Federal Government axe the $208 million of funding allocated for the Goulburn Valley (Shepparton) bypass. “Last year demonstrated the...
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Numbers do not always add up!

From sports results to speeding fines, we rely on numbers to define winners and losers, risk takers and rules breakers. We love the precision and black and white certainty of...
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Connections make for strong communities

Studies have shown if people moving to a new region are not deeply connected within twelve months of relocating they will move within two years, if not earlier. Anecdotally, moving...
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Possible Sale of Land for Affordable Housing

The Committee for Greater Shepparton has made the following submission to Greater Shepparton City Council regarding the Possible Sale of Land for Affordable Housing – High and Rowe Streets Car...
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Reflecting on a Nation…

There are very few occasions where I have reflected on Australia Day and what it represents. Growing up on a farm, few public holidays had any impact on the daily...
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Careers that Call us Home

So as we mark the end of another school year – it has me wondering if a few old dogs need to learn some new tricks or maybe unlearn some...
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Victorian State Election Candidates Forum

Recording of Victorian Candidates Forum, held Tuesday 15th November. Disclaimer: The opinions in this video are those of the candidates and do not necessarily reflect those of the Committee for...
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What do we expect from our member for Shepparton

Last Friday (11 November 2022) our CEO, Lindy Nieuwenhuizen spoke with ABC morning host Nic Healy to discuss the priorities we are hearing from the Greater Shepparton community that will...
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Greater Shepparton – Build Back Better By Design

Our city has just experienced a 1 in 100-year flood with thousands in our community displaced and concerned for their loved ones, homes, and uncertain about what happens next. Before...
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Greater Shepparton – Building on Strength

Greater Shepparton's greatest strengths is its intersections. Let’s start with the obvious. Shepparton is one of the busiest intersections on the national freight network that runs like a spine through...
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C4GS Confirms Victorian Election Priorities

We are less than 100 days from the Victorian election. In distilling our election priorities, its clear that we are not just looking for investment and infrastructure. We need our...
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Let’s get behind the wheel!

Shepparton is one of the busiest intersections on Australia’s national freight network that links Brisbane to the Port of Melbourne. This link is the spine that runs through Australia’s primary...
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