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It’s budget season!
The council and federal budgets that will be released in coming weeks will be the last before local government elections in October and possibly the last before the Federal election next year. At all levels (local, state or federal) there’s a consistent narrative about the constrained financial circumstances as we recover from the accumulated impact…
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...
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...
New Chair and Deputy for Committee for Greater Shepparton
Leigh Findlay of CAF Consulting and Sarah Thomson of Goulburn Valley Water are the new Chair and Deputy Chair of the Committee for Greater Shepparton (C4GS). The Board of the...
Work Experience from Home?
If COVID has been a catalyst for changing where and how we work, does it also mean we need to rethink how we provide work experience for secondary students? According...
Navigating the Final Months of Murray Darling Basin Plan
As the dust settles on the federal election, we know we have a new Labour government, but we don’t know if it will govern as a majority. We knew going...
Local Energy for Local Industry…Why Not?
A very wise colleague often stated that the key ingredients for successful regional economies are reliable water, energy, and connectivity. The Goulburn Valley has enjoyed all three and it’s reflected...
It’s growth, Jim, but not as we know it
I never expected to begin my first column with an apology to Mr Spock and the legions of Star Trek fans - all of whom will know this line was...
Clear, Inspirational Regional Vision Needed
Welcome to 2022 which is certainly set to be a big and important year with upcoming elections at Federal and Victorian government levels. A Federal election will be called at...
New CEO Appointed at C4GS
--- MEDIA RELEASE --- The Committee for Greater Shepparton (C4GS) is delighted to announce the appointment of Linda Nieuwenhuizen to the role of Chief Executive Officer of the organisation. Linda...
Let’s Aspire to Keep Improving the Lives of Those in Greater Shepparton
“Kicking around on a piece of ground in your hometown – waiting for something or someone to show you the way” – Pink Floyd, 1973 (from the song Time). This...
Prosperity Plan Paves a Path into Goulburn Murray’s Future with Equality Central
“The language, and the approach, have de-valued Aboriginal people over the last 150 years. We have an opportunity to change the narrative from a cost to society of maintaining the...
Leadership is Open to Everyone
There are pivot points in life, times of questioning and considering direction. Reflecting on who you are, your capabilities, flaws, and what really matters to you. Gaining a better understanding...