Shepparton Education Plan; Four into one = improvement

Shepparton Education Plan Greater Shepparton’s four public secondary schools will be merged into one, with State Member for Shepparton Suzanna Sheed expecting the super school to open in the next five years. Today, the Victorian Government endorsed the proposition in the hope to improve academic outcomes for all students in the Goulburn Valley. ‘‘The government…

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Irrigation the key to a sustainable farming future in the Goulburn Valley

Committee for Greater Shepparton publishes an article in the Vegetables Australia magazine- November/December 2017 issue. Located in northern Victoria, the Goulburn Valley region provides many opportunities for those in the agriculture sector who are looking to relocate or expand their business. Goulburn-Murray Water and the Committee for Greater Shepparton explore what is currently available, and…

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Local Investment Plan applications are now open.

Federal Member for Murray Damian Drum has just recently announced that applications are now open up until October 19th 2017 for the Regional Jobs and Investment Package (RJIP) – Local Investment Plan for Goulburn Valley. Funding will be available for the below: Local Infrastructure Business Innovation Skills & Training Committee for Greater Shepparton’s CEO Sam…

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Victoria has the highest Apple and Pear production in Australia

The latest figures from 2014/2015 season rates Victoria as the highest Apple and Pear production state in Australia. 46% of apples and a huge 89% of Pears are grown in Victoria, majority of pears are grown right here in the Goulburn Valley. *Figures released via the Australian Fruitgrower Magazine  

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