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This article was published on Friday, 9 January, 2026. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate.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 9th of January, 2026,
A Total Fire Ban has been declared for Friday 9 January 2026 for the North Central district, which includes Greater Shepparton. No fires can be lit or allowed to remain alight in the open air.
A Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating has also been declared for the district. This signals the worst possible grass and bushfire conditions.
To be best prepared, consider the following:
Wear light, loose clothing, drink plenty of water, and close windows and blinds early to keep heat out.
Check your Fire Danger Rating and understand what actions to take if a fire starts: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/fdr
Monitor warnings at emergency.vic.gov.au, download the VicEmergency app, or call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226. If you don't speak English, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.
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Friday 20th of March,
Last chance to apply for 2026 Community Leadership Program
Council is reminding community members that applications for the 2026 Community Leadership Program close soon. Read more
Thursday 19th of March,
Safer intersection coming for Kialla West
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Wednesday 18th of March,
Strong community support for the 32nd Annual Tatura 100 Lap Challenge
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Monday 16th of March,
Converge on the Goulburn is almost here with a vibrant 2026 program
Council has officially launched the program for Converge on the Goulburn 2026, inviting the community to discover what is on offer when the much-loved festival returns on Saturday 21 March from 2pm to 9pm at Victoria Park Lake in Shepparton. Read more
Monday 16th of March,
Expressions of Interest open for first GV Home Energy Expo
Council is inviting local businesses, community groups and organisations to submit Expressions of Interest to be part of the first GV Home Energy Expo. Read more
Friday 13th of March,
Marungi Street Drainage Project Update
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More Events in Greater Shepparton
Friday 20th of March, – to Sunday 29th of March,
Portraits of Queer GV
In November and December of 2025 and January of 2026, Ruby Wyatt-Carter ran a series of collage workshops with pride groups across Victoria to create affirming self-portraits. Read more
Monday 23rd of March,
Fabulous Farms in Fabric & Fibre Workshop at Shepparton Library
Part of the Fabulous Farms in Fabric & Fibre community art project Read more
Friday 20th of March, – to Sunday 29th of March,
Shepparton Arts Festival Hub
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Tuesday 24th of March,
Back to Back Theatre Workshop
The workshop is a combination of movement and talking. It’s about connection and disconnection. It’s about patterns. We play games and set up improvisations. It’s about the things you choose to divulge,… Read more
Friday 20th of March, – to Sunday 29th of March,
Ours for the making
Ours for the Making is an evolving installation by Victoria Cooper, Doug Spowart, Tegan Nash Ollett and Bree Marchbank, activated through performance and community participation. Read more
Monday 23rd of March, – to Friday 27th of March,
Looking Back Retrospective Exhibition
In 2026, the Shepparton Arts Festival marks an extraordinary milestone: 30 years of bold ideas, shared experiences and creative ambition in regional Australia. This retrospective exhibition invites audiences… Read more
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