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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…
The Lacey family – a Community Connector Program case study
Partners Andrew and Samantha, with their children Isaac and Kiesha, were living and working in Beaumaris for many years, commuting to and from work and living within a tight budget....
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...
C4GS disappointed by Federal Government decision to axe GV Bypass funding
The Committee for Greater Shepparton is extremely disappointed to see the Federal Government axe the $208 million of funding allocated for the Goulburn Valley (Shepparton) bypass. “Last year demonstrated the...
Numbers do not always add up!
From sports results to speeding fines, we rely on numbers to define winners and losers, risk takers and rules breakers. We love the precision and black and white certainty of...
Connections make for strong communities
Studies have shown if people moving to a new region are not deeply connected within twelve months of relocating they will move within two years, if not earlier. Anecdotally, moving...
Possible Sale of Land for Affordable Housing
The Committee for Greater Shepparton has made the following submission to Greater Shepparton City Council regarding the Possible Sale of Land for Affordable Housing – High and Rowe Streets Car...
Reflecting on a Nation…
There are very few occasions where I have reflected on Australia Day and what it represents. Growing up on a farm, few public holidays had any impact on the daily...
Careers that Call us Home
So as we mark the end of another school year – it has me wondering if a few old dogs need to learn some new tricks or maybe unlearn some...
Victorian State Election Candidates Forum
Recording of Victorian Candidates Forum, held Tuesday 15th November. Disclaimer: The opinions in this video are those of the candidates and do not necessarily reflect those of the Committee for...
What do we expect from our member for Shepparton
Last Friday (11 November 2022) our CEO, Lindy Nieuwenhuizen spoke with ABC morning host Nic Healy to discuss the priorities we are hearing from the Greater Shepparton community that will...
Greater Shepparton – Build Back Better By Design
Our city has just experienced a 1 in 100-year flood with thousands in our community displaced and concerned for their loved ones, homes, and uncertain about what happens next. Before...
Greater Shepparton – Building on Strength
Greater Shepparton's greatest strengths is its intersections. Let’s start with the obvious. Shepparton is one of the busiest intersections on the national freight network that runs like a spine through...