The Committee for Greater Shepparton was established to unite the region's business and community leaders to influence public policy, advocate on issues to strengthen the economy and make the region a more vibrant place to live. The Committee is supported by over 100 of the most influential businesses, community organisations and statutory authorities from the region.
Shepparton Rail Corridor Stage 2&3
Advocacy for reliable and frequent passenger rail travel continues to be a priority for C4GS.
Stage 2 of the Shepparton line upgrade is currently taking place, with trenching and boring works continuing. Early works will also continue north of Shepparton station through the industrial estate to Grahamvale Road where the new stabling facility is being constructed.
The new stabling facility will house modern and reliable VLocity trains and will be expanded by an additional 1.1km to enable a 1200m freight train and two six-car VLocity trains to pass each other, making services more reliable.
Both the federal and state governments have funded the project, with more than $750 million provided in total investment and the creation of 600 jobs.
Stage 3 of the project includes track speed and signalling upgrades between Seymour and Shepparton which will enable faster and more frequent services. This stage is targeted for completion in late 2023.
Goulburn Murray Regional Prosperity Plan
C4GS continues to work with the Kaiela Institue as Plan Champion during the implementation of the Goulburn Murray Regional Prosperity Plan (GMRPP) to ensure this vision of shared prosperity is delivered.
In July 2021, the GMRPP was launched. The Plan is a new and innovative approach to developing a thriving First Nations economy, which will generate new opportunities and shared prosperity for the benefit of everyone in the Goulburn Valley.
The GMRPP was developed in the region, by the region and was inclusively developed by First Nations and non-Indigenous institutions, organisations and businesses throughout the Goulburn Valley working together.
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Goulburn Murray Irrigation District Water Leadership Forum
The C4GS will continue to advocate and be part of the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District (GMID) Leadership forum to advocate for better outcomes in relation to water policy and the Murray Darling Basin. C4GS plays a key role in this group.
C4GS continues to showcase the value of our local primary production as well as downstream value-adding and processing industries that together generate more than $5.5 billion of revenue, employ around 6,000 locals and inject more than $500 million into our local region every year.
Michael Wrathall, Senior Policy Advisor (water) for the Minister for the Environment and Water Hon Tanya Plibersek, Christine MacRae, Acting Branch Head, Water Recovery Branch, Water Infrastructure and Investment Division, and Phil Coates, Active Branch Head, MDB Economics, Evidence and Engagement Branch, Water Policy Division recently joined C4GS's Leigh Findlay, Andrew Mann and Lindy Nieuwenhuizen on a two day tour that showcased the investment, innovation, and technology which underpins modern dairy, horticulture, warehousing processing, domestic and export competitiveness - and the critical importance of secure and affordable water resources.
Thank you to our site hosts Nathan Shannon of Shannon Farms, Bruno Trazzera, Piyusha Soni and Dean O'Hara of Noumi, Paul Guertsen of Goodness Grown, Jason Limbrick of Australian Consolidated Milk, plus Jon Lee and Sam Bowman of Redlands.
Also, a special thank you to C4GS members and friends from Saputo, Bega Cheese/Tatura Milk, Lactalis, Fonterra, Noumi, Advanced Ag, Australian Dairy Products Federation (ADPF), Provincial Food Group and Radevski Cool Stores who joined us for a processors lunch.
We estimated around 70% of Australia's dairy processing was at the table and all have significant operations in our region which once again demonstrates how northern Victoria anchors the Australian dairy industry - Australia's 3rd largest ag exporter.
Thank you also to Greater Shepparton City Council, GMID Water Leadership, Goulburn-Murray Water and Goulburn Broken CMA for their participation.
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Our CEO Linda Nieuwenhuizen caught up with Michael Bretherton, Regional Leader Program Manager for Agriculture Victoria recently.
They spoke about collaborating with agricultural and manufacturing industries in the local area.
Agriculture Victoria works in partnership with farmers, industries, communities and other government agencies to grow and secure agriculture in Victoria.
Victoria is Australia's largest producer of food and fibre products and the Goulburn Valley region is often referred to as the 'food bowl of Australia'.
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The C4GS HR Networking Group meets regularly to discuss issues, opportunities for improvement and the latest developments in human resources.
At the most recent meeting we had special guests Simon Booth and Alex Stratton from Aegis Risk Management Services.
Aegis is a workers’ compensation insurance broker providing expert assistance and advice to Australian businesses.
Their approach is focused on helping employers develop and implement risk management and loss control programs designed to enable employers to take control of their Workers’ Compensation liabilities.
For more information about the HR Networking Group and how to become involved, give our Member Engagement Manager Jenna Hearn a call on 0488 103 381.
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Our Community Connector Program has been welcoming around 70 graduate nurses, assisting them with rental, social and cultural needs, to settle them into the Shepparton community before they start their first year of work at Goulburn Valley Health in 2025.
Their first face-to-face meeting was held at The Milkbar Shepparton with a delicious lunch plus fun and free-flowing conversation!
For more information on the Community Connector Program give Fiona Blick, our Coordinator, a call on 0499 351 441.
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The Greater Shepparton Business Network is asking for feedback on the training needs of local businesses and what programs and skill development opportunities are needed.
Click on the QR code below to find out more and to have your say.
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C4GS, in partnership with Kaiela Institute, hosted an Indigenous Business Month Breakfast recently to discuss the mutual benefits generated by Indigenous and non-Indigenous partnerships in the region.
This breakfast provided information first-hand from First Nations business owners and programs on how to identify and work with local and Victorian First Nations businesses.
The event featured a panel of experts including ex-AFL star Peter Matera of CVGT Employment, Liz Allen of Liz Allen Consultancy, Jebb Hutchinson of TVN On Country, and Kane Atkinson of Atkinson Electrical.
Participants were encouraged to read the Goulburn Murray Regional Prosperity Plan, a roadmap for mutually beneficial enterprise and employment outcomes for Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses.
Click on the link to learn more about the Goulburn Murray Regional Prosperity Plan
www.kaielainstitute.org.au/current-projects.html
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