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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…
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...
The Greater Shepparton COVID Outbreak
Greater Shepparton is facing one of its most significant challenges ever. The continued news of positive COVID cases has been coming in on our screens and feeds since Friday morning....
Weigh Up a Vaccine’s Pain and Gain
Does anybody know what a micromort is? No, it is not a small American cartoonist. A micromort is a concept developed by Ronald Howard, a professor at Stanford University, to...