GIVEAWAY UNDERWAY... The GMCU/Adviser $25,000 Giveaway is on now
and enter your details and receipt online for a chance to win 10 weekly $250
ONE of Australia’s largest shopper’s competitions is back, and this year, the Goulburn Murray Credit Union (GMCU) and The Shepparton Adviser are giving locals a chance to win a share of a massive $25,000 in prizes, just by spending $10 or more in local, participating stores.
There are a record-breaking 58 prizes to be won during the GMCU/Adviser $25,000 Giveaway, with weekly prizes to be claimed.
Shepparton Adviser’s
Each week for the five weeks, 10 lucky shoppers will be randomly selected to win a $250 GMCU debit card that can be spent at participating local businesses. All entrants will also go in the draw to win the major $5,000 prize.
Local participating businesses will also win prizes, including $1,000 each week for five weeks, plus a bonus $500 prize and a grand prize draw valued at $2,000
drawn at the end of the Giveaway.
The competition started on June 3 and will close at 6pm on Sunday, July 26.
Entering is simple, just spend $10 or more at participating retailers, upload your receipt and details online by scanning the QR code or going to https:// gmcugiveaway.com.au/ MORE INFORMATION STARTS ON PAGE 13
WITH weekly prizes and approximately 135 businesses involved in the GMCU $25,000 Giveaway, there are so many ways to be part of the action.
Entering is easy. When you spend $10 or more at a participating business, register your details and receipt at the giveaway website by scanning the QR code or go to: https://gmcugiveaway.com.au/.
The Giveaway is only open to local people over the age of 18 who live within 70km of Shepparton, and there are businesses based right across the region covering a wide range of products and services.
Every time you shop and enter could win you a weekly $250 GMCU debit card and each entry gets you closer to the $5,000 major prize.
Here’s what is up for grabs at businesses throughout the region:
• Ten x $250 shoppers prizes awarded each week for five weeks, totalling 50 winners
• One x $1,000 business prize each week for five weeks, totalling five winning businesses
• One x $500 gift card to be won by a randomly selected business
• One grand business prize valued at $2,000
• The major shopper $5,000 grand prize, won by one local shopper, to be drawn on Monday, July 27.
GMCU debit card prizes can be used at any of the retailers participating in this giveaway. This means you can spend your prize in many ways, from grocery shopping, fashion, tyres, white goods, furniture, bedding, beauty, jewellery and personal services, computers and electrical goods, sporting equipment and much, much more.
“Each year the Giveaway proves to be a real hit with both
shoppers and local businesses. We at The Adviser are incredibly grateful to the GMCU for their ongoing support of this local community shoppers’ competition, which proves year and year again to boost patronage to local stores while rewarding local people for spending money in their communities,” said Geoff Adams of the Shepparton
“We’re also thrilled to welcome several new businesses to the Giveaway this year, as well as many favourites joining
“Every $10 you spend at participating local stores could net you an incredible prize in this year’s giveaway.”
Look out for the green and orange GMCU Giveaway posters in stores across the Goulburn Valley or go to page 28 for the full list of participating stores.
See full terms and conditions in The Adviser's classifieds.
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Photo: Emma Harrop
YOU could win a share of $25,000 in prizes thanks to the GMCU and The Adviser by spending just $10 or more at local stores. Entering is as easy as 1, 2, 3 and 4:
1. Spend a minimum of $10 at any participating business in this Giveaway (listed on page 28.
2. Make sure to get your receipt at the checkout. Digital receipts can be screenshot and uploaded via the web browser.
3. To upload your receipt and contact details, scan the QR code or go to the website: gmcugiveaway.com.au
4. For a bonus entry, add your email address to join The Adviser mailing list. After you hit enter, you are in the draw!
The GMCU $25,000 Giveaway runs from Wednesday, June 3 to 6pm on Sunday, July 26, with the major $5,000 prize drawn Monday, July 27.
During the competition, there are 10 weekly $250 prizes awarded each week for five weeks, totalling 50 winners. All entrants have a chance to win the $5,000 major prize.
Local businesses participating in this Giveaway also have a chance to score a $1,000 weekly prize, awarded to one business each week for five weeks, plus a bonus $500 and a grand business prize valued at $2,000 awarded at the end of the Giveaway.
All prizes are chosen by random selection, so the more times
you shop and enter, the more chances you have at winning.
With approximately 140 participating retailers, you could win a shopping spree anywhere from $250 to $5,000, just by supporting local businesses.
The Giveaway is also a great opportunity to explore new stores you haven’t visited yet or to treat yourself to that item you’ve been putting off buying, knowing that you could win a massive shopping boost.
Keep your eye out for the green and orange promotional posters in stores across the region. Full terms and conditions are listed in The Adviser’s classifieds.
when she was told she had won. “I spent a fortune in Shepparton that day, so it’s great to win this prize.”
Several locals also claimed $250 weekly prizes by supporting local stores, like Kaye McInney who won at Central Tyre Services, Marie Priestley who shopped at Fairley’s IGA, Bridget Hurley who won at Perfect Pieces,
Their stories highlight what makes the GMCU Giveaway so popular. Time again, ordinary shopping trips have turned into unexpected windfalls for local residents, rewarding people simply by supporting businesses across the region.
This year, there are even more chances to win. GMCU and The Adviser are giving away a record 58 prizes, including the $5,000 main prize, a $500 consolation prize, 50 weekly shoppers prizes worth $250 each, as well as prizes for participating businesses.
With approximately 140 businesses this year and more winners than ever before, the question is: what would you do with $5,000?
Numurkah’s Lee Lythgo (pictured), won the GMCU Giveaway’s $5,000 major prize after spending $208.84 on groceries at Coles Riverside Plaza. This year, GMCU and The Adviser are giving away a record 58 prizes,
Photo: Emma Harrop
WITH beautifully crafted jewellery and a reputation for creating stunning custom pieces, Blizzards Fine Jewellers is giving local shoppers another reason to treat themselves or to find the perfect gift for someone special.
Offering an extensive range of engagement rings, wedding bands, watches and fine jewellery for events and everyday wear, Blizzards Fine Jewellers is a trusted destination for customers
A winning prize for something that shines
celebrating life’s milestones or searching for a timeless piece to treasure.
The experienced team prides itself on personalised service, helping customers select the perfect piece or bring their vision to life through bespoke jewellery design.
Whether it’s a special gift, an engagement ring, a family heirloom restoration or an everyday piece that adds a touch of elegance, quality craftsmanship is at the heart of every purchase.
Blizzards Fine Jewellers are located at Shop 11 in the Harris Scarfe Plaza, Maude Street, Shepparton, and can be contacted on 5831 4677. Their website is: blizzardsjewellers.com.au/
To enter the GMCU $25,000 Giveaway, simply spend $10 or more at participating businesses, scan the QR code or upload your receipt online for your chance to win one of 58 prizes during the competition.
A TRUSTED local destination for mobile, internet and Telstra services, Roly’s Mobiles has joined the GMCU $25,000 Giveaway, giving customers another place to shop, connect and go in the draw to win.
With stores in Shepparton and Cobram, Roly’s Mobiles is an authorised Telstra partner offering face-to-face service from real local experts, not call centres or online bots. Led by Roland Haccart, the team brings more than 20 years of telecommunications experience to help customers find the right solution for their needs.
Whether it’s a new mobile plan, faster home internet, or reliable business connectivity, Roly’s Mobiles makes it simple to get the right advice and ongoing support. The team also
provide mobile phone repairs, accessories and equipment and tablet repair services.
Now part of the GMCU Giveaway, every eligible purchase at Roly’s Mobiles adds another chance for customers to win while supporting a locally owned regional business.
Roly’s Mobiles is in the Maude Street shopping precinct, next door to Harris Scarfe, and is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays.
To enter the GMCU $25,000 Giveaway, simply spend $10 or more at participating businesses, scan the QR code or upload your receipt online for your chance to win one of 58
TIMELESS ELEGANCE... Blizzards Fine Jewellers is helping locals celebrate life’s special moments with a stunning range of jewellery, watches and bespoke designs. The trusted local jeweller is one of around 140 participating businesses in this year’s GMCU $25,000 Giveaway. Pictured is jewellery designer, Kara Blizzard. Photo: Supplied.
Discover country service and style
FOR more than 100 years, Knights Homemakers has been helping locals create comfortable, stylish and practical homes, making it one of Kyabram’s most trusted and enduring businesses.
A cornerstone of the town’s retail offering, Knights Homemakers reflects everything people love about shopping in Kyabram: the friendly faces, personalised service and expert advice from people who genuinely care about their customers.
Whether you’re renovating, updating decor, or furnishing a new home, Knights Homemakers offers an extensive range
THERE are approximately 140 participating local businesses in this year’s GMCU $25,000 Giveaway.
competition. Simply scan the QR code or enter your details and receipt online to be in the draw.
Whether you’re upgrading furniture or white goods at home, treating yourself to beauty services or new clothing, buying groceries or enjoying a bite to eat, there are plenty of ways to score yourself an entry into one of Australia’s largest shoppers’ competition.
Every purchase of $10 or more at a participating business is eligible for the
Now live on The Shepparton Adviser website, an interactive map has been created so you can browse the range of stores involved in the Giveaway.
The full list of businesses is available on page 28 of this feature, or you can explore the interactive map at www.sheppadviser. com.au/25k-giveaway-2026/
Score big with local service at Intersport Bennetts Kyabram
FROM the latest running shoes and footy boots to fitness equipment and sporting apparel, Intersport Bennetts Kyabram is a go-to destination for active locals across the region.
Locally owned and operated, the store is known for its friendly service, expert advice and commitment to helping customers find the right products for their sport, fitness goals or active lifestyle. Better still, the team offers free local delivery, making it even easier for customers to shop close to home.
With End of Financial Year savings in store now, there are plenty of reasons to visit. Shoppers can snap up clearance apparel priced at just $10, $20, $30 and $50, while most AFL on field guernseys have been reduced to just $60. There are also great deals on Adidas and Puma fleece apparel, with selected trackpants, hoodies and sweats available as part of a mix-and-match, two-for-$100 offer.
The store has also welcomed a range of new-season
footwear, including running shoes from Brooks, Asics and Hoka, as well as the latest Nike football boots.
For those looking to set up a home gym, Intersport Bennetts boasts one of northern Victoria’s largest ranges of fitness equipment, including treadmills, exercise bikes, rowing machines, home gyms, Pilates equipment, weights, boxing gear and much more.
Whether you’re gearing up for the season ahead,
upgrading your fitness equipment or simply looking for quality sporting goods backed by local service, Intersport Bennetts Kyabram has you covered. Find the local store at 161 Allan Street, Kyabram or call 5852 1911.
To enter the GMCU $25,000 Giveaway, simply spend $10 or more at participating businesses, scan the QR code or upload your receipt online for your chance to win one of 58 prizes during the competition.
Discover a new favourite business
WHILE many shoppers use the GMCU $25,000 Giveaway as an opportunity to support their favourite local stores, the competition is also a great excuse to explore somewhere new.
With around 140 participating businesses spread across Greater Shepparton and neighbouring communities, there are plenty of opportunities to discover a new café, browse a boutique you've never visited, try a different restaurant or find a local service provider that could become your new go-to.
Many shoppers stick to familiar routines, visiting the same stores week after week.
But some of the region's best businesses are often the ones hiding in plain sight, waiting to be discovered just around the corner or in a neighbouring town.
The Giveaway encourages people to think differently about where they shop, helping shine a spotlight on independent
retailers, family-owned businesses and local operators that form the backbone of the region's economy.
It's also a chance to turn a day out into an adventure. Whether you're heading to Kyabram, Tatura, Mooroopna, Nagambie, Numurkah, Cobram, Echuca or exploring a different part of Shepparton, you may stumble across a new favourite coffee spot, gift shop, restaurant or specialty retailer along the way.
And unlike online shopping, exploring local businesses often comes with something extra: friendly advice, personalised service and the satisfaction of knowing your money is helping support local jobs and communities.
This year's GMCU $25,000 Giveaway could do more than put you in the running for a prize — it might just introduce you to a business you'll keep coming back to long after the competition ends.
SHOP AND SCORE... From running shoes and footy boots to fitness equipment and activewear, every
Intersport Bennetts Kyabram
Pictured are team members, left to right: Paul McInnes, Bec Scarcella, Kat Wearne, Susie Bennett, Isla Carver and Rowan Bennett. Photo: Stephen Mullins
PRODUCING a record number of winners throughout previous GMCU Giveaways, Riverside Plaza continues to prove itself as one of the region’s most rewarding shopping destinations.
A proud participant in the Giveaway since its inception, Riverside Plaza was home to last year’s major prize-winning purchase, with Numurkah’s Lee Lythgo taking home the $5,000 grand prize after shopping at Coles Riverside Plaza. The centre also produced four additional weekly winners during the competition.
With a wide variety of participating retailers and services all in one convenient location, Riverside Plaza gives shoppers countless ways to enter this year’s GMCU $25,000 Giveaway. Whether it’s
Riverside Plaza: Where winners are made, and shoppers love to flock
grocery shopping, grabbing a coffee, enjoying a meal, updating your wardrobe or booking in a beauty service, every $10 spent at participating stores gives shoppers another chance to win.
Open seven days a week, Riverside Plaza offers ample widespaced undercover parking and easy access, making it a convenient destination for locals looking to shop, dine and support businesses within the community.
To enter the GMCU $25,000 Giveaway, simply spend $10 or more at participating businesses, scan the QR code or upload your receipt online for your chance to win one of 58 prizes during the competition.
SUZANNE GRAE $250 Winner, Glenda Burtina
WHETHER your phone or tablet needs repairing, you're looking to upgrade your computer, or your business needs reliable printing solutions, Computer Office Printer Solutions (COPS) is a one-stop shop for all things tech.
With stores in Shepparton and Echuca, COPS has built a reputation for trusted service and dependable after-sales support. From laptops and desktops to printers, accessories and office technology, the experienced team helps customers find the right solution for home, work, and everything in between.
Now under new management, Shepparton store manager Nick Frampton, Echuca managers Craig Coutts and Dominic Norman and their team of local tech experts are committed to delivering friendly service and practical solutions tailored to each
customer's needs.
Whether it's repairing a cracked screen, troubleshooting a device issue, setting up a new computer system or sourcing office supplies, COPS takes the stress out of technology.
As a participant in this year's GMCU $25,000 Giveaway, COPS is another great local business where everyday purchases and tech upgrades could help put customers in the running for a share of the prize pool.
COPS Shepparton is located at 195a Corio Street, Shepparton, and can be phoned on 1300 881 325.
To enter the GMCU $25,000 Giveaway, simply spend $10 or more at participating businesses, scan the QR code or upload your receipt online for your chance to win one of 58 prizes during the competition.
Got computer problems? Call COPS
Pictured is Shepparton store manager Nick Frampton. Photo: Stephen Mullins
