Tonight at the Moooving Art 10th Birthday picnic, the winning entry in the “Design a cow competition” was revealed.
Named Scarecow, the winning design was submitted by Barbara Ryan from Brisbane, who flew down from Brisbane to unveil her winning design.
Greater Shepparton Mayor Michael Polan said the winning design was chosen from more than 400 entries.
"We had a fantastic response to the design a cow competition, with entries from not only greater Shepparton, but other areas as well, which goes to show how popular the Moooving Art Cows are," Cr Polan said.
"The winning design was kept under wraps until tonight, however those people who follow Moooving Art on Facebook would've had a sneak peek.
"Scarecrow will now join the Moooving Art Herd and will be seen right across Greater Shepparton. Her first stop will be outside the Visitor Information Centre in Shepparton."
The Design a Cow competition was run as part of the 10th Birthday of Moooving Art.
After an extensive recruitment drive in the later half of 2010 / early 2011, the Greater Shepparton Visitor Information Centre is very excited in the amount of interest shown in the volunteering program. Fifteen new faces have shown an interest in volunteering, and are presently undergoing an extensive induction process. This will double the present number of volunteers in the Centre.
The visitor Information centre's volutneers provide the all important "first-line"customer service: greeting arrivals, and answering phones. they provide first hand knowledge, experience and the opportunity for visitors to engage with locals.
Shepparton has been shortlisted in the Top 10 places to be voted as Australia's best walking town, it was announced this week.
Greater Shepparton Mayor Geoff Dobson is encouraging residents to vote for Shepparton on the Prevention magazine website or using the entry form in the current edition.
"Several months ago Prevention magazine and Sunrise asked viewers and readers to nominate the best walking town and yesterday we were told that Shepparton has been shortlisted in the Top 10 Australia wide," Cr Dobson said.
"I would like to thank everyone who nominated Shepparton - I totally agree with you, as we have some of the best walking tracks around.
"Shepparton's walking tracks along the Broken River, around Jordan's Bend and the beauty of the whole Yanha Gurtji Shared Path Network are a delight.
"I personally get out there almost every day for about an hour - it is definitely a time I look forward to."
Shepparton has some prestigious company, with Canberra, Bright, Launceston, Esperance, Adelaide, Narooma, Port Macquarie, Noosa Heads and Townsville making up the top 10.
"This is great national exposure for Shepparton and the competition will bring both tourism and media coverage to our area," he said.
"Council has invested a lot of money into our shared path network, so it is pleasing to see our residents and visitors value the benefits they bring to the region.
"As well as encouraging people to get online and vote, most importantly I'd encourage people to get out there and experience the beautiful surrounds of our walking tracks."
Voting closes Wednesday 30 June 2010. Click here to vote.
Check out the current edition of Royal Auto magazine for an article regarding Murchison's POW camp and Tatura Wartime Camps Museum. Great exposure for our local operators!
Upgrades to the outdoor areas at Aquamoves, incorporating a new beach entry leisure pool, Splash Park and features and associated landscaping including sandy beach area, barbecues and shade will maintain Aquamoves as an important community facility.
The new Splash Park and Beach will provide many benefits for people with disabilities.
Zero water depth means Aquamoves' PVC wheelchairs can be utilised allowing disabled people to participate in almost all activities and share the same experiences on the deck as an able-bodied person.
The movement, running water and sand provide stimulus for those with sight and hearing disabilities as well as intellectual disabilities.
Anecdotal evidence suggests many of the culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Greater Shepparton have not had significant interaction with water and are unable to swim.
The zero depth Splash Park will provide a non threatening environment for these communities to begin to confidently participate in many of the summer activities Australians take for granted and also pave the way for participation in other programs such as learn to swim which have wider health and community benefits.
The Splash Park will provide an additional safe and exciting facility encouraging families to participate in recreational activities together.
The new outdoor development will be open daily 9am-9pm throughout the school holidays.
On the 23rd October 2009, the Rodney Motor Inn was awarded the 2009 Tourism Excellence Award at the 2009 Powercor 95.3 3SR FM Business and Service Excellence Awards which awards business excellence in Greater Shepparton.
After winning the award the Rodney Motor Inn said "We only needed to inspect the Rodney Motor Inn once to know it was a great motel, with its large rooms each with a separate kitchenette, although we could see it was in need of a "facelift". We took over on 1st July 2008 and proceeded to replace and add many items such as beds, bedding, tvs, airconditioners, DVD players, irons, ironing boards, toasters, and kitchen equipment. Our great staff helped give the place a good clean and we now get lots of nice compliments on the comfort and cleanliness of the motel. With the hotel bistro next door, a very popular salt pool and outdoor spa, and a variety of rooms from spa rooms to 2 bedroom units, we are able to cater for all kinds of guests from workers to golf groups."
We would like to congratulate the Rodney Motor Inn. If you would like to book accommodation at the Rodney Motor Inn please click here.
SPC Ardmona Factory Sale Outlet moved from their premises in Mooroopna and into their new hom in the heart of Shepparton's Shopping Precint on Monday 16th November 2009. You will now find SPC Ardmona Factory Sale Outlet on the corner of Vaughan Street and Corio Street, Shepparton. You will also find Peaches Cafe at the new premises who have moved with the factory. They are now in full swing at their new light and bright factory with a contemprorary feel, state of the art registers and expansive access all on the one street level.
