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This article was published on Thursday, 31 October, 2013. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate.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 31st of October, 2013,
The following changes apply to Council services for the Melbourne Cup Day holiday.
Council office
The Council's Welsford Street Office will be closed on Melbourne Cup Day
Childcare/Kinders
Maternal and Child Health
Waste Services
Aquamoves
Aquamoves will be open from 8.30am to 5.00pm on Melbourne Cup Day
The Melbourne Cup group fitness timetable will be:
9.15am
10.15am
Aquamoves Childcare will be closed for the day and will reopen as normal on Wednesday 6 November.
SAM
The Shepparton Art Museum will be open between 1pm and 4pm
Riverlinks
The Riverlinks Box Office will be closed on Melbourne Cup Day. Tickets can be still be purchased online at www.riverlinksvenues.com.au
Business Centre
The Greater Shepparton Business Centre will be closed on Melbourne Cup Day
SPC Ardmona KidsTown
Visitor Centre
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