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The stories that are impacting the region.
Cannatrek
The Committee hosted the CEO and corporate adviser of Cannatrek, the medicinal cannabis company that has planning approval for a 160 million growing and processing facility in Greater Shepparton. The company is well advanced in its design and hopes to begin construction very soon. They state that 400 jobs will be created from this project.
Read MoreOpening of La Trobe Engineering School Bendigo
Opening of La Trobe Engineering School Bendigo I attended this event in Bendigo – the new engineering facilities at the new school are excellent and will serve to supply qualified graduates into our growing Shepparton manufacturing centre. Latrobe Bendigo also has a technical school focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics which is utilised for…
Read MoreUniversity of Melbourne GV Forum
The Committee helped convene this forum at Dookie College, which was a meeting of regional leaders and senior staff at the University of Melbourne. The aim is to map out a strategy where the University can become more involved in the Goulburn Valley. The University were very receptive to the ideas put forward by the…
Read MoreGROW Greater Shepparton
The GROW Greater Shepparton program, which aims to improve procurement and employment outcomes in the Greater Shepparton region, has started strongly. GROW Greater Shepparton Manager, Leanne Hulm, has signed five organisations to GROW compact, including Greater Shepparton City Council. They will work to further leverage the economic activity in the region. For information about GROW,…
Read MoreVisit by Education Minister James Merlino
Minister Merlino visited Wanganui to meet stakeholders and announce free bus travel for all students during the transition period. I impressed upon the Minister that it is critical to ensure that the funding is such that the transition period is as short as possible. I also indicated (to the Minister and Department) that there is…
Read MoreGV Bypass Update
The Bypass action group met with Major Road Projects Victoria, who have assumed responsibility for the Shepparton Bypass project. MRVP have a clear timeline on developing the business case for the project, which will be completed in December of this year and given to the state government for consideration. The project received a major boost…
Read MoreStronger Together – Fast Rail Report
An alliance, titled ‘Stronger Together’ which is led by Geelong City Council and includes the Committee for Greater Shepparton, has released a proposal for high speed rail in regional Victoria. The plan involves high speed electrified rail (200km/h) from Spencer Street Station to Geelong and Ballarat; and to Bendigo and Shepparton via the Tullamarine airport…
Read MoreGreater Shepparton College
Greater Shepparton College, an element of the Shepparton education plan has attracted controversy in recent months. We have taken the position that to improve education outcomes for young people in Shepparton, and that the Committee should continue to advocate for funding arrangements to be made to be the school as quickly as possible. We understand…
Read MoreHORT Connections Conference – Melbourne 2019
The Committee joined with Greater Shepparton City Council and Goulburn Murray Water to sponsor pre-dinner drinks at the Gala dinner for the National Horticulture Convention in Melbourne. This enabled us to showcase a Great Things Happen Here video to the 1500 horticulture industry leaders who attended the dinner. The video featured Catherine Velisha who has…
Read MoreMinister Jaclyn Symes MP visits Shepparton
Minister for Regional Development and Agriculture in the Victorian State Government Jaclyn Symes addressed Committee for Greater Shepparton members dinner at the Woolshed @ Emerald Bank. Earlier in the day Minister Symes visited Gouge Linen and Garment Services in Mooroopna, Velisha Farms in Ardmona and MOVE (Shepparton Motor Museum). She acknowledged in her speech that…
Read MoreReports & Publications
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Committee for Greater Shepparton 2019 Annual Report
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Stronger Together - Fast Rail Report
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C4GS Procure and Grow - Report FINAL
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Committee for Greater Shepparton 2019 Annual Report
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GV Health redevelopment - Stage Two
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A Creative City Communtiy Consultation
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Shepparton Rail Study
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C4GS Strategic Plan 2017 - 2019
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C4GS Annual Report 2017
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Goulburn Valley Highway Shepparton Bypass
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Murray Dairy Summit Report 2017
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Murray Darling Basin Plan
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Rail Futures - Regional Rail Paper
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The Goulburn Valley Highway Shepparton Bypass Jan 2018
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Vegetable Growers Prospectus