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Posted on Wednesday 17th of February, 2016,
UPDATE: 17 February 2016 - Tickets for the ANZ Netball Pre-Season Challenge have sold out in 2 weeks.
Greater Shepparton residents can still win their way to this major sporting event by listening to local radio stations 95 3SR FM and 96 9 Star FM, with ticket giveaways kicking off on air from February 29.
Despite the sell-out, locals and visitors are reminded to "Make A Weekend Of It", with the launch of the Shepparton Festival, the AFL NAB Challenge match between Geelong and Essendon and the Murchison Tomato Festa.
CLICK HERE for full details of these and other events happening across Greater Shepparton.
Originally published January 27 2016
Two matches will be played between Melbourne Vixens and Adelaide Thunderbirds on Saturday 5 March and Sunday 6 March, both at Wanganui’s Visy Cares Community Centre.
Greater Shepparton City Council’s Director Sustainable Development Johann Rajaratnam encouraged people to get their tickets early.
“As there are limited tickets available, people should get in early to buy theirs,” Mr Rajaratnam said.
“There has been a lot of interest in the community for these matches so tickets will be sure to sell out quickly!”
Ticket prices are:
Tickets will be available at the Riverlinks Box Office and online HERE.
More News from Greater Shepparton
Thursday 19th of February,
Upcoming night works – Midland Highway and Toolamba Road
Greater Shepparton City Council wishes to advise residents and motorists of changed traffic conditions and reduced speed limits in Mooroopna, due to upcoming night works. Read more
Wednesday 18th of February,
Look out for the green compostable bags coming to your door
Greater Shepparton City Council will once again be distributing green compostable bags across the municipality throughout February and March 2026. Read more
Wednesday 18th of February,
Public toilet replacement – Riverbank Garden, Murchison
Greater Shepparton City Council is pleased to advise that the existing public toilet at Riverbank Gardens, Murchison will be renewed under the Public Toilet Replacement Program. Read more
Wednesday 18th of February,
Shepparton Animal Shelter joins Mission Adoptable
Greater Shepparton City Council is excited to announce the Shepparton Animal Shelter is joining forces with animal shelters across Victoria for a special pet adoption event: Mission Adoptable. Read more
Tuesday 17th of February,
Free workshop to help locals start their small business journey
Greater Shepparton City Council is inviting aspiring business owners to take the first step at a free Starting a Small Business Workshop at the Greater Shepparton Business Centre on Tuesday 17 March from 6pm to 9pm. Read more
Tuesday 17th of February,
Save the date! Converge on the Goulburn 2026 is on its way
Greater Shepparton City Council invites community members to save the date and get ready for Converge on the Goulburn 2026. This year, the much-loved event will feature a one-day event program on Saturday 21 March from 2pm to 9pm at Victoria Park Lake… Read more
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More Events in Greater Shepparton
Tuesday 24th of February,
Aqua Aerobics
Looking for a fun way to stay fit and cool this summer? Read more
Friday 27th of February, – to Saturday 28th of February,
Summer City Market 2026
Enjoy two vibrant days of shopping, summer sales, market stalls, entertainment and family fun at the Maude Street precinct in Shepparton CBD. Read more
Saturday 21st of February,
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Glide, splash, laugh, repeat. Read more
Friday 20th of February,
Bar SAM
Bar SAM, the rooftop bar on Shepparton Art Museum's Level 4, returns for a series of dates in 2026 to elevate your Friday nights. Read more
Wednesday 25th of February,
Puff Walk
Puff Walks are more than just steps – they’re connections. Read more
Sunday 22nd of February,
Body and Soul Holistic and Psychic Expo
The Holistic & Psychic Expo will feature psychics palmists astrologers and tarot readers as well as alternative health and wellbeing practitioners and associated products and services. Read more
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