Gunbower & District Development Group - Members Page

05/08/2026

Proudly introducing the final piece of our Rural Futures Panel puzzle... Suzie Shearer! 🧩🌾

If you've ever met Suz, you'll know she brings energy, passion and a whole lot of real-world experience to every conversation.

A former journalist, business owner, strategist, marketer, community champion and co-founder of one of Australia's largest turf production companies, Coolabah Turf, Suz has spent decades helping businesses and communities grow.

At Harvesting Health Event, Suz will facilitate an important conversation around business health, family wealth and planning for the future.

Together with our expert panel, she'll lead a thought-provoking discussion on:
🌱 Finding financial freedom
🌱 Succession planning
🌱 The importance of setting goals for your future, your family and your business

With experience spanning everything from the Sydney Olympic Torch Relay and Deni Ute Muster to world-class events and community initiatives, Suz has an incredible ability to bring people together, ask the right questions and spark meaningful conversations.

We couldn't think of a better person to help guide this important discussion.

Want to learn more about Suz and the rest of our incredible guest speakers?

👉 Visit www.harvestinghealthevent.com.au to read their biographies, explore the full program and book your FREE ticket before places fill. We can't wait to see you there!

28/07/2026

🚜 Meet Our Expert Panel – Brooke Dedini, Morrison & Sawers Lawyers ⚖️

One of the biggest conversations happening around kitchen tables and farm gates across our region is succession planning.

At Harvesting Health Event (HHE), we’re bringing together experts who understand the unique challenges faced by farming families, and we’re thrilled to have Brooke Dedini from Morrison & Sawers Lawyers joining our panel discussion.

Brooke will be sharing practical insights on:
✔️ Succession planning for farming families
✔️ Starting the conversation early
✔️ Navigating family dynamics
✔️ Protecting your farm and your legacy for future generations

These conversations aren’t always easy, but they are important. Whether you’re actively planning for the future or simply want to understand your options, this is an opportunity to hear from a local expert who works with farming families every day.

🌾 Because looking after your health isn’t just about physical wellbeing—it’s also about reducing stress, planning ahead, and creating certainty for the next generation.

We’re also incredibly grateful to Morrison & Sawers Lawyers for their support as a valued sponsor of this event. Their commitment to supporting rural families and communities helps make Harvesting Health Event possible.

🎟️ Tickets are available now:
👉 www.harvestinghealthevent.com.au

15/07/2026

July Meeting:
Tuesday 21st July 2026
Gunbower Family Hotel from 7pm

The Gunbower & District Devlepment Group looks forward to welcoming existing members and community members to our next meeting!

See you there 👌🏼

24/06/2026

Water fight intensifies: Stakeholders take their message to parliaments | Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Read more: https://www.denipt.com.au/news/water-fight-intensifies-stakeholders-take-their-message-to-parliaments/

Photo: Sophie Baldwin from Southern Riverina Irrigators, Chris Taylor from Kagome, dairy farmer Glen Gordon, Geoff Kendell from Central Murray Environmental Floodplain Group, Andrew Leahy from the VFF, Kristin Favaloro from Australian Dairy Products Federation and Monica Morona RGA at Victorian Parliament House on Wednesday.

20/06/2026

From paddle-steamers in Echuca to stunning silo murals in Rochester and a converted butter factory in Gunbower Creek, this meandering route rewards the kind of traveller who isn’t in a hurry.

14/06/2026

30/05/2026

🚜 Regional communities are built one generation at a time.

By the people who rise before the sun, put in the hard yards and keep showing up — season after season.

The future of our regional communities depends on more than good rainfall and hard work.
It depends on strong people, good conversations and making sure the next generation still sees a future here. 👀

HHE is about backing the people behind rural Australia — not just for today, but for what comes after us too.

Stay tuned…
There’s more to this story.

29/04/2026

Good Morning G&DDG,
Today is the last day to have your say!
Please follow the link for details and submit by close of business today - we all know how important it is for our community

Our shared water, our collective future: Have your say in the Basin Plan review.

02/03/2026

Wednesday 17th March 2026
10am - 3pm
The Gunbower Butter Factory
Free Community Information Event

Register your attendance to:
[email protected]

16/02/2026

Do you have knowledge and experience in water supply and quality matters?

We’re seeking expressions of interest from community members to participate in working groups to guide development of the Western Region Sustainable Water Strategy.💧💧💧

The strategy will cover the western third of Victoria, extending from the south-west coast, across the Wimmera and into the southern Mallee.

Community input is an important part of understanding local feedback, concerns, opportunities, and water values.

Learn more about the strategy and how to get involved at: https://www.water.vic.gov.au/our-programs/long-term-water-resource-assessments-and-strategies/sustainable-water-strategies/western-region-sustainable-water-strategy