Community News

Shepparton Athletics Club
Shepparton Athletics Club is launching its 2026–27 summer season on Friday, 16th October from 6pm at the Shepparton Athletics Track, and we would love to invite students and families from your school community to attend.
As part of the launch, we are offering a Come & Try opportunity, giving new athletes the chance to experience athletics, meet club members and find out more about participating this summer.
🏃 Shepparton Athletics Club Season Launch & Come and Try📅 Friday, 16th October⏰ From 6pm📍 Shepparton Athletics Track, Numurkah Road🏃 Running, jumping and throwing opportunities🙌 New and returning athletes welcome from ages 12 through to 80+
Club Website: https://www.revolutionise.com.au/shepparton/home
Our club aims to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for athletes of different abilities and experience levels.
We have also been fortunate to receive a Victorian Sport and Recreation Grant to provide a FREE Competition Top to the first 40 Juniors (under 20) to register.
We would be very grateful if you could share the attached flyer with your school community and staff through your newsletter, parent communication platform and/or social media pages.
Thank you for helping us promote local sporting opportunities for young people across the Goulburn Valley.
Amy Cooper - President
Shepparton Athletics Club
Join Australia’s Largest Citizen Science Event this October!
Greater Shepparton City Council and RiverConnect invite students, families and staff to take part in the Aussie Bird Count, Australia's largest citizen science event from 19th - 25th October 2026.
Spend 20 minutes a day to observe and count the birds around you – whether it’s your backyard, local park or favourite outdoor space.
How to get involved:
- Register for the Aussie Bird Count at https://shepp.city/birdcount
- Download the free Aussie Bird Count app
- Count birds for 20 minutes between 19-25 October
- Submit your sightings through the app or online web form
Great local birdwatching spots include:
- Archers Field, Mooroopna
- Boulevard Bush Reserve, Kalinga Park, Tassicker Reserve (Shepparton)
- Lake Bartlett and Cussen Park (Tatura)
- Kialla Green and Kialla Lakes
Let’s work together to support bird conservation and enjoy the beauty of our local environment!
Count birds. Connect with nature. Contribute to real scientific research.
Amy Cooper - President
Shepparton Athletics Club
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