Please note: this is an archived news article release
This article was published on Thursday, 24 April, 2025. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate.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 Thursday 24th of April, 2025,
Greater Shepparton City Council is continuing to advocate for greater possibilities for the region, with advocacy efforts ramping up ahead of the Federal Election on Saturday 3 May 2025.
Council launched its Greater Shepparton Australian Government Priorities 2025/26 document earlier this month which highlighted three key infrastructure priorities for Greater Shepparton, along with six policy documents, which will collectively contribute to strengthening economic and social activity, and improved liveability for the region.
In a bid to secure funding for important infrastructure projects for the region, Council has sent letters to the Ministers in government and in opposition, and the seven candidates contesting the seat of Nicholls, to ensure the region’s priorities are well recognised and understood.
Greater Shepparton is undergoing significant growth, with a current population of 68,873 which is projected to increase by 1.2 percent annually until 2031. Mayor, Councillor Shane Sali, acknowledged that while this growth offers substantial opportunities, particularly in economic development, it also presents a range of challenges.
“These challenges include addressing infrastructure needs, such as road and transport solutions, protecting the environment, creating local jobs, ensuring the availability of affordable housing, and supporting industries as they adapt to changing demands,” he said.
Cr Sali said Council had been proactive in its advocacy efforts both during and before the election period. He said Council’s Australian Government Priorities 2025/26 document was carefully considered to outline the investments required from all levels of government to address the critical challenges our region is currently facing.
“Our power lies in partnerships and collaboration, and the ambitious goals we have for Greater Shepparton cannot be achieved by any single organisation. To turn our vision into reality, we must engage, mobilise, and collaborate with all levels of government, the private sector, and the community,” Cr Sali said.
Cr Sali said Greater Shepparton continued to demonstrate that it can deliver on complex projects, with each dollar spent by the Australian Government in the region generating substantial economic activity.
“Given the challenges of the past two years, it is more important than ever that key priority projects are funded,” he said.
Council’s three key infrastructure priorities for Greater Shepparton are the Shepparton Sports & Events Centre, Greater Shepparton Road Network Resilience Package, and Goulburn Valley Health funding.
To find out more about these priority projects along with the six key policy documents, and to make your voice count, visit shepp.city/advocacy.
More News from Greater Shepparton
Wednesday 17th of September,
Disruption an immersive art exhibition is coming to Shepparton!
Greater Shepparton City Council’s Resilience in Recovery team is proud to present ‘Disruption’ a bold, immersive art exhibition coming to Shepparton from Saturday 18 to Friday 31 October 2025. Read more
Wednesday 17th of September,
Greater Shepparton City Council strengthens regional advocacy during strategic visit to Parliament
Greater Shepparton City Council led a successful two-day advocacy delegation to Parliament House in Melbourne last month, where delegates met with Ministers, Shadow Ministers, and senior advisors to champion key priorities for the region ahead of the… Read more
Wednesday 17th of September,
Be the heart of your community – Join a Community Asset Committee
Greater Shepparton City Council is calling on community-minded residents to join one of the many Greater Shepparton Community Asset Committees (CAC), which play a vital role in managing and maintaining some of our region’s most important community facilities. Read more
Friday 12th of September,
Planning the future of play: KidsTown consultation begins
Greater Shepparton City Council is inviting residents to take part in consultation opportunities for the revitalisation of the region’s much-loved and iconic KidsTown Adventure Playground. Following significant flood damage in 2022 and the ageing condition… Read more
Thursday 11th of September,
Young performers shine at Talent Show
Greater Shepparton City Council celebrated the creativity and skills of local young people at the recent Youth Talent Show, which brought colour, music and energy to the Winter City Market on Saturday 30 August at the Maude Street Precinct in Shepparton.… Read more
Wednesday 10th of September,
Growth surge opportunity for Greater Shepparton region
Greater Shepparton has recorded one of the most dramatic population shifts in the country, with a 229 per cent year-on-year increase in net internal relocations, driven largely by people moving from capital cities. Read more
See All News
Want to get the latest news and events in your Facebook feed?
Just go to our Facebook page and click the Like button.
More Events in Greater Shepparton
Thursday 18th of September, – to Sunday 21st of September,
Legacy of The Horse
Legacy of the Horse – Australia’s Premier Colt Starting Championship, bringing world-class trainers, education, clinics, masterclasses, entertainment, Tatura this September. Read more
Monday 22nd of September,
Nature Collaging
RiverConnect, OLLY (Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project) and headspace Shepparton have come together to offer young people the opportunity to connect and get creative with NATURE COLLAGING. Read more
Sunday 21st of September,
Orienteering
Calling all adventurers! Read more
Monday 22nd of September,
Connecting with the Past at Shepparton Library - Using Ancestry.com
Learn how to start researching your family tree! Read more
Monday 22nd of September,
Sportz Lab Golf Clinic Term 3 Holidays
Sportz Lab is hosting a 2-hour golf clinic with coach Dave for students in foundation to grade 6 only 25 spots! Read more
Saturday 20th of September,
GV Last Man Standing Ultra
The GV Last Man Standing is Northern Victoria’s original Backyard Ultra, a brutal, exhilarating test of endurance where there’s only one winner: the last person still running! Read more
See All Events