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Shepparton

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The Shepparton area spans the Murray River, from Cohuna to Albury-Wodonga. 

The area includes the Yorta Yorta traditional lands, which cover some 20,000 square kilometers.

For more information visit Yorta Yorta Country.

The Shepparton area spans the Murray River, from Cohuna to Albury-Wodonga. 

The area includes the Yorta Yorta traditional lands, which cover some 20,000 square kilometers.

For more information visit Yorta Yorta Country.

Traditional owners

Yorta Yorta

Languages

Yorta Yorta

English is also spoken.

Population

2,699

2021 ABS Census

Stories from Shepparton

Tammy

​​Tammy leads the way for her community​

06 February 2025

​​As a proud First Nations woman, Tammy feels supported at work as a leader and advocate for her community.​