Campaign events
Be a part of the conversation
Connect with local people and be part of the conversation about the Goulburn Valley’s future.



Upcoming events
Tuesday, 10 November 2026 · 5–7.30 pm
The Door Bells – Migrant Women’s Network candidates forum
MEAC – Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre
23 Alexandra St, Mooroopna
Networking from 5 pm, followed by a moderated discussion from 5.30–7.30 pm.
Free to attend. Registrations preferred.
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · 5–7 pm
Regional Matters Forum
CatholicCare Victoria Family Relationship Centre
307–331 Wyndham St, Shepparton
Catholic Social Services Victoria is joining local member organisations, other service colleagues and church communities for a forum about regional needs and priorities.
Arrival and refreshments from 5 pm; the forum runs from 5.30–7 pm.
Free event. Please register for attendance and catering purposes.
Saturday, 14 November 2026
Meet Lou in Numurkah
Newman Square, Numurkah town centre
Come and meet Lou Costa at Newman Square between 11 am and 12 pm. Drop by for a chat about the issues that matter to you and your community.
Volunteer meet-up: 9.30 am
Meet at Newman Square to join the team for letterboxing around Numurkah. Lou and Sherrie will be door-knocking along the main street before the public meet-and-greet.
Travelling from Shepparton? Jane can help with lifts, leaving Shepparton at 9 am. Contact the campaign on 0410 698 355 to arrange.
Sunday, 15 November 2026 · 9–11 am
Coffee & Chat with Lou
Foundry Coffee Co cafe at Kialla Lakes
Shop 1, 6-10 Waranga Drive, Kialla Lakes
Kick back on a Sunday at the beautiful new cafe at Kialla Lakes and have a chat with Lou Costa about what’s important to your areas.
Event by Lou Costa for Shepparton District
Duration: 2 hours
Public event · Everyone welcome, on or off Facebook.
Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Mooroopna’s Candidate Forum for Northern Victoria & Shepparton District
MEAC – Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre
23 Alexandra St, Mooroopna
Time to be confirmed.
Passionate Mooroopna locals have organised a candidates forum, with topics including a second high school for Mooroopna and other local priorities.
Thursday, 19 November 2026 · 6–9 pm
Tiny desk concert at Lou’s hub
Lou’s Hub – 201 Maude St Mall, Shepparton
Next to Osmosis, opposite The Deck
Join Tiny Desk Regional Vic for an evening of local live music, crafts and a Q&A with Lou Costa. Arts and conversation from 6 pm, with live music and Q&A from 7 pm.
Free entry, with snacks and drinks provided. Especially for ages 18–30, and everyone is welcome. This is a drug- and alcohol-free event.
Past events
Monday, 9 November 2026 · 5.30–7.30 pm
Committee for Greater Shepparton candidate forum
Past event
Riverlinks Eastbank, Shepparton
Hear from candidates for Shepparton District and join the conversation about our region’s future. More than 200 people have registered, and the forum has moved to Riverlinks Eastbank to accommodate the larger crowd.
This free event has now finished.
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 6.30 pm
Nathalia Meeting
Past event
Nathalia Senior Citizens Club
9 Harcourt St, Nathalia
Come along and meet Lou Costa and hear about how a Community Independent can work with you. Lou would love to answer your questions and talk about the issues that matter most in your area.
Friday, 23 October 2026 at 6 pm
Numurkah Meeting
Past event
Numurkah Community Learning Centre
99 Melville St, Numurkah
Come along and meet Lou Costa and hear about how a Community Independent can work with you. Lou would love to answer your questions and talk about the issues that matter most in your area.
Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 10.30 am
Campaign hub opening
Past event
201 Maude St Mall, Shepparton
Next to Osmosis, opposite The Deck
Come along to our fantastic new space at 201 Maude St Mall (next to Osmosis – opposite The Deck). Have a chat to Lou, grab a badge, grab a pear, volunteer! Find out how a Community Independent can work with you. All welcome!
Event by Lou Costa for Shepparton District
Public event · Anyone on or off Facebook welcome.
For more information, email lou@loucosta.au or phone 0410 698 355.
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