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This article was published on Friday, 31 August, 2018. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.
Posted on Friday 31st of August, 2018,
Australian National Flag Day is celebrated on 3 September each year, marking the occasion when the Australian National Flag was first flown on 3 September 1901, in Melbourne.
All Australians are encouraged to fly or display the National Flag on this day to celebrate the anniversary of the symbol of our nation.
Schools, businesses and community groups are encouraged to host flag raising ceremonies on, or about, 3 September to celebrate the occasion.
For a Flag Kit containing fact sheets about the Australian National Flag and ways to celebrate the day, visit www.pmc.gov.au/flag
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Tuesday 14th of October,
Council awards contract for construction of new Cosgrove Landfill Cell
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Monday 13th of October,
Greater Shepparton secures back-to-back Australian Junior Motocross Championships
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Thursday 9th of October,
Council urges community to have their say on VicGrid’s Renewable Energy Zone proposal
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Friday 3rd of October,
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Thursday 2nd of October,
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Sunday 19th of October,
Riverlinks presents Shepparton Brass and Wind Annual Concert - 'EPIC'
Come and celebrate an EPIC year of Shepparton Brass and Wind - showcasing our performances from this years National Band Championships C Grade win and State Band Championships, with songs including Scenes… View on Riverlinks
Tuesday 21st of October,
Book Chat at Shepparton Library
Bring a book, enjoy a cuppa, and have a chat about your favourite books! Read more
Wednesday 22nd of October,
Goulburn Valley Water presents LET’S GROW: WATERWISE GARDENS -- FREE GARDENING EVENT
Join landscape architect Louise Costa and native plant guru Cathy Olive to discover how to design gardens that thrive in the Goulburn Valley’s typically dry summer climate. Goulburn Valley Water is celebrating… View on Riverlinks
Wednesday 22nd of October,
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Thursday 16th of October, – to Thursday 30th of October,
Giant Charity Garage Sale
Reduce, repair, reuse. refurbish, repurpose, recycle at the Soroptimist giant garage sale. Something for everyone at very reasonable prices. All proceeds are distributed to local charities. Read more
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