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This article was published on Friday, 21 October, 2016. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate.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 21st of October, 2016,
Today is the last day to return your ballot material for the Greater Shepparton City Council election, and residents are encourage to participate in the local government democratic procces and have their say.
Greater Shepparton City Council will not accept ballot papers at the Welsford Street Office.
Completed ballot material must be in the mail or hand-delivered to the election office by 6.00 pm tonight. The election office for Greater Shepparton City Council is located at 272B Maude Street, Shepparton (the old McDonalds restaurant) and is open to the public.
If you don’t vote, you may be fined.
If you have lost, damaged or not received your ballot pack, you can attend the election office and vote in person before 6.00 pm tonight.
All council election information can be found on the VEC website. Should you have any other enquiries regarding the election contact 1300 587 259. View the election office on an interactive map .
Nominations have closed for the Greater Shepparton City Council election. See who has nominated (in ballot draw order).
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Storytelling with Nature
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Bee Gees Revival - 10th Anniversary Tour
Direct from Melbourne, replicating the Bee Gees exquisite three part harmonies, backed by the big sound of the Night Fever band. View on Riverlinks
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