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		A Message From The Mayor
		What a busy fortnight it has been, especially with the inaugural Pioneers Week held in the region in the past week.

		Tour of the Murray returns to Swan Hill
		The municipality of Swan Hill will have its own mini Tour de France when it hosts stages 5, 6 and 8 of this year’s Tour of the Murray River cycling event.

		Artist chosen for planned public art project in Swan Hill
		Anu Patel from Bacchus Marsh has been chosen as the artist behind a planned public art project in Swan Hill’s CBD.

		Big weekend planned for the Swan Hill region
		With Pioneers Week well and truly underway in the Swan Hill region, this weekend promises to be a big one, with plenty of events and activities for the whole family in celebration of the week.

		Mayoral Column
		In what is certain to be a very exciting time for our municipality, next week will see the inaugural Pioneers Week held in our region, getting underway from Monday 11 August with the Pioneers in Racing day at the Swan Hill Jockey Club.

		It's Book Week at the Robinvale Community Grower’s Market!
		Children, Mum, Dad and the whole family are encouraged to come along dressed as a character from their favorite book as the Robinvale Community Grower’s Market celebrates the start of Book Week this Saturday.

		Swan Hill residents show they care for the environment
		Swan Hill residents have diverted almost 847kg of potentially harmful chemicals from landfill through Sustainability Victoria’s Detox Your Home Chemical Collection on Sunday 20 July.

		Public art project planned for Swan Hill
		Three artists have been shortlisted for a possible public art project in the Swan Hill CBD.

		Volunteers learn about vital organisation insurance
		The importance of having insurance and the issues of risk management for volunteer groups and community organisations has been explored at the latest volunteer training course.

		Council to relive the past with a step back in time
		The echoes of the past will be heard when Swan Hill Rural City Council takes a 100-year step back in time to re-enact a Council meeting from 1908 next week.

		Enjoy a great night out when Murray River meets the Bush
		Enter a world of fun and rhyme next Thursday when the Murray River meets the Bush as part of the celebrations for Pioneers Week.

		Council seeks community feedback regarding management of domestic animals
		Swan Hill Rural City Council is seeking input from the community to help them in developing their Domestic Animal Management Plan.

		Should women get the vote?
		Watch as feminism takes a 100-year step back in time as local identities ponder whether or not women should be allowed to have the vote at The Great Debate to be held during Pioneers Week on Friday, 15 August 2008.

		Take the first step and book your tickets on tram hell
		The worlds of Bill Rawlings and Edith Wise will have you rolling in the aisles in this no-holds-barred performance of The First Step On A Tram Is Hell.

		Book now for the Swan Hill Culinary Showcase!
		Be inspired with Better Homes and Gardens chef “Fast” Ed Halmagyi as he whips up a three-course meal using local and regional produce in just 15 minutes – as part of the Swan Hill Culinary Showcase to be held during Pioneers Week on Sunday, 17 August.

		Kick up your heels at the Pioneers Bush Dinner Dance!
		Get the family together and enjoy a great night of music and fun at the Pioneers Bush Dinner Dance, to be held on Saturday 16 August as part of the action during Pioneers Week.

		A message from the Mayor
		Council’s 2008/2009 Draft Budget is now available to the public for viewing and includes many exciting projects for the next financial year all within a small rate rise.

		Swan Hill Rural City Council releases 2008/09 Draft Budget
		Swan Hill Rural City Council has released its 2008/09 Draft Budget to the public, with the announcement of an average rate rise of just 1.5%.

		Comments sought on Drought Plan
		Swan Hill Rural City Council is seeking input from residents on the draft of the Drought Social Response and Recovery Plan 2008 – 2013, available now for viewing.

		Don’t forget to nominate a volunteer!
		With less than three weeks to go before nominations close, Swan Hill Rural City Council is reminding residents to ensure they put forward names for Council’s inaugural Volunteer Recognition Awards, to be held on 13 September at the Swan Hill Town Hall.

		TAFE students to conduct Library storytime sessions
		Swan Hill Rural City Council and Sunraysia Institute of TAFE have further built upon their partnership, with the TAFE’s Diploma of Children’s Services students to conduct Wednesday morning storytimes at the Library, starting from today (Wednesday, 23 July).

		Robinswood future secured
		Robinvale’s historic Robinswood Homestead is to remain in Council hands following a decision at Council’s July meeting last week.

		Underage tobacco test purchasing results improve significantly
		Swan Hill Rural City Council has recorded a significant drop in the number of businesses who sold tobacco products to minors after recent tobacco test purchasing in the municipality.

		Get into the action during Pioneers Week!
		The Swan Hill region’s heritage and history will be the focus this August when the inaugural Pioneers Week is celebrated throughout the community

		A message from the Mayor
		One of the major events to take place this past fortnight was the Water Roundtable ’08, hosted by the Murray River Group of Councils in Mildura.

		New courses for community organisations
		Swan Hill Rural City Council’s Volunteer Support Program has released a new timetable of training courses for the second half of 2008.

		Community organisations asked to update their contact details
		Community organisations are being asked to update their contact details for Council’s Community Directory.

		Time to Detox Your Home
		Those old cleaners, left over paint, dead batteries and weed killer stored around your home can now be safely disposed of - without putting a strain on the environment - through the Detox Your Home program.

		Be a part of the Great Scone Bake-Off!
		The search is on for Swan Hill’s best scone.

		Council reminds workplaces to obey tobacco laws
		Swan Hill Rural City Council is reminding workplaces within the municipality that smoking within an enclosed workplace is banned under the Tobacco Act 1987.

		Managing risk for your community organisation
		Understanding risk management and its concepts will be the focus of a free course for community groups, clubs and other not-for-profit organisations.

		Volunteers learn computer skills
		Around 17 volunteers learnt basic computer skills with the Sunraysia Institute of TAFE as part of Council’s Volunteer Training Program on Monday, 30 June.

		A message from the Mayor
		This past fortnight saw two significant event launches in our community by Acting Premier and Attorney General Rob Hulls.

		Council’s history project remembers the past
		Past Mayors, Councillors and Shire Presidents will be remembered with the unveiling of Council’s History Project.

		Council welcomes Food For All funding
		Swan Hill Rural City Council has welcomed the news that the Food For All program will be funded for a further two years.

		Fun and games these school holidays with the Robinvale Vacation Program
		A great range of fun activities, games and excursions will be on offer these school holidays when the Robinvale Vacation Program gets underway from Monday 30 June and runs until Friday 11 July.

		Holiday fun with the Swan Hill Vacation Program
		Olympic Games, ten pin bowling, a range of art and craft activities and a trip to the Pioneer Settlement are just some of the highlights of the Swan Hill Vacation Program these school holidays.

		Make sure you catch The Pitch!
		The trials and tribulations of attempting to crack the big time is the focus of The Pitch, an entertaining comedy set around one man’s quest for Hollywood fame.

		Council appoints new Performing Arts Director
		Having been acting since the age of 10, becoming a founding member of her own theatre company and having also toured nationally and internationally, producer and touring manager Claire Glenn, is more than ready to fill the shoes as Swan Hill Rural City Council’s new Performing Arts Director.

		Swan Hill College students impress with CBD designs
		Swan Hill College students have shown their preliminary designs of the Swan Hill CBD as part of their term project for their graphic design class.

		Get something great at the Robinvale Market
		Whether you are searching for delicious local produce, are looking to buy that perfect plant for your garden or are wanting a great book, then make sure you head to the Robinvale Grower’s Market this Saturday, 21 June.

		A Message From The Mayor
		This past fortnight was touched with great sadness with memorial services held last Thursday for the first anniversary of the Kerang rail tragedy.

		Works to enhance Swan Hill cenotaph area
		Works to enhance the surroundings of the Swan Hill cenotaph will be taking place later this month.

		Enjoy the smooth sounds of Loose Goose at the Gallery
		The smooth sounds of jazz band Loose Goose will be heard filling the night air at the Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery on Saturday 21 June, in what promises to be a great night out.

		New signs warn of possible UXO in Lake Boga
		New signs will be installed around Lake Boga warning residents and visitors to the area about the possibility of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) in the lake bed.

		Council seeks Robinswood Homestead submissions
		Swan Hill Rural City Council is seeking written submissions from the community as to the future direction of the Robinswood Homestead in Robinvale.

		School groups to learn about reducing their ecological footprint
		Council will be educating school groups on how they can reduce their ecological footprint as part of the Environment Festival to be held at the Swan Hill Showgrounds on World Environment Day, Thursday, 5 June.

		Get Your Free Calico Shopping Bag
		Swan Hill Rural City Council is giving residents the chance to switch to an environmentally friendly calico shopping bag for World Environment Day on June 5.

		Swan Hill Rural City Council Works Update
		Swan Hill Rural City Council would like to advise residents about the following works and projects within the municipality.

		A Message From The Mayor
		This past fortnight has seen the essential role our volunteers and volunteer organisations have within our community recognised with the celebration of National Volunteer Week.

		Volunteers take part in food handling course
		Around 20 volunteers attended Swan Hill Rural City Council’s accredited Food Handling Course earlier this week, with around 15 different volunteer organisations being represented at the free course.

		Nominate a volunteer today!
		Swan Hill Rural City Council is urging residents to acknowledge the crucial role of volunteers and their organisations within the community by putting forward nominations for Council’s inaugural Volunteer Recognition Awards, which is to be held on September 13 at the Swan Hill Town Hall.

		Youth recognised for their volunteer work
		The volunteer efforts of 10 young people in the Swan Hill municipality has been recognised with the presentation of FreeZa Certificates of Participation for their work running cultural, arts and entertainment events for young people in the region.

		Swan Hill College students learn about the role of Council
		Local laws, the environment, Youth Council and health were just some of the areas that Year 7 students from Swan Hill College learnt about at the recent Careers Day held by the college and Swan Hill Rural City Council.

		Volunteers showcased during National Volunteer Week
		Volunteer organisations across the municipality and the important role they play in the community have been highlighted during National Volunteer Week.

		Will the tractor replace the horse?
		Will the tractor replace the horse? That was the question asked exactly 100 years ago and will be the theme for the Machinery Activation Weekend this Saturday and Sunday at the Pioneer Settlement.

		Winners of the Print and Drawing awards announced
		The winners of the Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery’s prestigious biennial Print and Drawing Acquisitive Awards have been announced.

		A Message From The Mayor
		Last Thursday my fellow councillors and myself attended the MAV State Council, a forum for which local governments across the state get a chance to not only put forward motions and address issues affecting their municipalities and regions, but is also a chance to network with other councils.

		National Simultaneous Storytime comes to Swan Hill Regional Library
		The Swan Hill Regional Library will join in with libraries across the nation reading the children’s book Arthur by Amanda Graham as part of the National Simultaneous Storytime event.

		Municipal rates subsidy claims need to be in by 30 May
		Swan Hill Rural City Council is reminding eligible farming businesses that all claims for the municipal rates subsidy must be finalised by close of business on Friday, 30 May 2008.

		Swan Hill College students design the CBD future
		Graphic design students at Swan Hill College will be creating their own vision of the future Swan Hill CBD as part of their term project.

		Drought Action Plan workshop seeking community input
		Swan Hill Rural City Council, in conjunction with Local Logic Place are calling for input from service providers and the community in regard to the Drought Social Response and Recovery Plan at a workshop to be held on 21 May.

		Council and TAFE provide training facilities for hospitality students
		Hospitality students at the Sunraysia Institute of TAFE will be able to utilise their skills within a commercial kitchen setting as well as gain experience in providing food service thanks to a partnership between TAFE and Council, which enables students to use the kitchen facilities at the Swan Hill Town Hall.

		Recovery sales auction scheduled for 23 May
		As part of Council’s rate debt recovery sales, an auction of 14 properties across the Swan Hill municipality will take place on 23 May starting at 2pm at the Commercial Hotel.

		Quality produce at the Robinvale Community Grower’s market this Saturday
		Offering the very best in fresh, seasonal fruit, vegetables and herbs, olives and olive oil, dried fruits, a range of condiments and much more, the Robinvale Community Grower’s Market is an event not to be missed.

		Swan Hill region to be showcased at the Career & Employment Expo
		Swan Hill Rural City Council will be showcasing the region’s employment and lifestyle opportunities when it participates in the 2008 National Career & Employment Expo on 16 and 17 May at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

		Council staff complete professional development course
		Swan Hill Rural City Council has recognised the efforts of 18 of its staff that have graduated with a Diploma of Business Certificate in Frontline Management.

		Start Composting At Home Today!
		Swan Hill Rural City Council is pleased to offer its residents a fantastic deal on Gedye Compost Bins and Reln Worm Farms from May to July ’08. You can purchase a new unit for less than HALF the recommended price during

		Volunteer support training program maintains popularity
		A focus on the “how to” of applying for various funding for volunteer groups was the focal point for the “Submission Writing and Seeking Funding Course” held on 28 April, as part of Swan Hill Rural City Council’s Volunteer Support Training Program.

		Robinvale and Boundary Bend projects receive funding
		Boundary Bend will be getting a new playground and the Robinvale community three new sets of fold-away basketball rings and lighting at the netball/tennis courts, after Swan Hill Rural City Council successfully obtained funding from the State Government for the projects.

		A Message from the Mayor
		This past fortnight again has been a busy one, especially with Council holding their meeting at the Manangatang Community Centre a couple of weeks ago, and while the meeting was a great opportunity for the Manangatang community to get involved with Council, we would have liked to have seen a few more faces there.

		Local and national talent on display at Art Gallery awards
		Once again the Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery will be playing host to the prestigious biennial Print and Drawing Acquisitive Awards, to be held from 9 May until 6 July.

		A busy month of May for the library
		May is shaping up to be a busy period for the Swan Hill Library with a number of events scheduled to take place during the month.

		Get into National Volunteer Week!
		The essential role volunteers continue to play in the community will be acknowledged and others encouraged to join the volunteer cause when National Volunteer Week gets underway in the Swan Hill region from 12 May (until 18 May).

		Youth get along to Skate and BMX Jam
		The Skate and BMX Jam held in Swan Hill on 13 April as part of National Youth Week saw over 76 entrants and around 300 spectators enjoying the day.

		Loddon Mallee regional tour visits Swan Hill region
		Members of the Loddon Mallee Women, Drought and Climate Change Reference Group got to taste the flavours of local Swan Hill produce when they stopped in the town as part of their tour of the Loddon-Mallee region.

		Last days to catch Brushmen of the Bush
		Thursday, 24 April 2008 - Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery is reminding the public that these are the last days to catch the Brushmen of the Bush exhibition, which will be closing on Sunday 4 May.

		Works begin on Campbell Street footpath
		Wednesday, 23 April 2008 - Routine maintenance work has begun on the footpath in Campbell Street this week.

		Education Week fun at the Swan Hill Library
		Wednesday, 23 April 2008 - A drawing competition that will also feature prizes at an awards night is just part of the fun to be had at the Swan Hill Library during Education Week (19 to 24 May).

		Trash to treasure at the Reuse Sales Centre
		Wednesday, 23 April 2008 - Swan Hill Rural City Council has taken a further step in its efforts to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill with the opening of its new Reuse Sales Centre facility last week at the Swan Hill landfill.

		RIRDC Awards recognise efforts of rural women
		Tuesday, 22 April 2008 - The efforts to assist four Victorian women from the Swan Hill region to attend the World Congress of Rural Women has been recognised at the Rural Industries and Development Corporation (RIRDC) Awards held on April 10.

		Council to provide rainwater tank for Lowan Park
		Monday, 21 April 2008 - A new rainwater tank will be donated to the Manangatang community for Lowan Park after a tour of the town before the Council meeting last Tuesday revealed the extent the park has suffered from drought.

		Defence representative visits Lake Boga
		Friday, 18 April 2008 - A visit from the Department of Defence to Swan Hill Rural City Council and Lake Boga has brought the issue of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) in Lake Boga a step closer to being resolved.

		Our Forest exhibition to open in Robinvale
		Monday, 14 April 2008 - The Nyah-Vinifera Forests and memories of Boundary Bend have been the inspiration behind Our Forest, an exhibition by local artist Julie Chislett-Duffus, on display at the Robinvale Resource Centre from Wednesday April 16.

		Robinvale Community Grower’s Market this Saturday
		Monday, 14 April 2008 - The Robinvale Community Grower’s Market will once again offer its shoppers a quality range of local and regional seasonal produce when it is held this Saturday April 19.

		New website link provides higher level of customer service
		Swan Hill Rural City Council’s customer service has taken another step forward with the introduction of a new Internet mapping application, providing residents with an array of information at their fingertips.

		A Message From The Mayor
		Friday, April 11 2008 - First of all this week we have had a couple of public consultation meetings revolving around plans that have been presented in regard to the Swan Hill CBD and the judicial and emergency services precinct.

		Art Gallery thanks its generous sponsors
		Wednesday, 9 April 2008 - Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery will be paying tribute this Saturday evening to its guarantors who just over 21 years ago put up their personal collateral to ensure the building of the Gallery.

		Yamagata friends enjoy their Swan Hill stay
		Wednesday, 2 April 2008 - Swan Hill Rural City Council has officially farewelled its friends from Yamagata in Japan who have returned home after a 10-day visit to the Swan Hill region.

		Disappointing results for tobacco test purchasing
		Tuesday, 8 April 2008 - Swan Hill Rural City Council is appalled with the results of recent tobacco test purchasing within the municipality that showed 60% of local businesses sold tobacco products to a person under 18 years of age.

		Municipal rates subsidy available in 2007/2008
		Monday, 7 April 2008 - Swan Hill Rural City Council is reminding ratepayers that all claims for the municipal rate subsidy for eligible farming businesses must be finalised by Friday May 30, 2008.

		Dog and cat registrations due April 10
		Monday, 7 April 2008 - Swan Hill Rural City Council is reminding residents that cat and dog registrations are due on Thursday April 10.

		Volunteer support first aid training program
		Thursday, 3 April 2008 - Swan Hill Rural City Council’s volunteer support training program continues to maintain its popularity among residents with the First Aid – Level 1 course overwhelmed by citizens wanting to take part.

		Council seeks feedback on Swan Hill Clock Tower
		Friday, 4 April 2008 - Swan Hill Rural City Council is seeking feedback from local residents regarding the fate of the clock tower on McCallum Street.

		Swan Hill Rural City Council Works Update
		Friday, 4 April 2008 - Swan Hill Rural City Council would like to advise residents about the following works within the municipality.

		Comedy Festival Roadshow rolls into Swan Hill region
		Thursday, 3 April 2008 - The laughs will keep on coming as some of the best and funniest comedians pay a visit to both Swan Hill and Robinvale as part of the Comedy Festival Roadshow presented by the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

		Mallee Steam, Oil and Machinery Club Annual rally this weekend
		Wednesday, 2 April 2008 - The sights, sounds and smells of a bygone era will come to Woorinen South this weekend when up to 3000 people visit the annual vintage rally.

		Robinvale residents to France for the Villers-Bretonneux anniversary
		Wednesday, 2 April 2008 - Students and residents from Robinvale will travel to Villers-Bretonneux in France to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Australian attack against German forces at the French town in 1918.

		Keeping the lid on rubbish
		Monday, March 31 2008 - Swan Hill Rural City Council has reminded residents to ensure they do not overfill their bins when putting them out for collection.

		A Message from the Mayor
		March 28 2008 - Mayoral Column

		Free One on One Business Reviews
		Wednesday March 26, 2008 - Swan Hill Rural City Council is supporting a joint initiative by Regional Development Victoria (RDV) and VECCI to develop a program specifically designed for regional and rural businesses to manage climate change and the impact on business.

		Judicial and emergency services precinct plans unveiled
		Wednesday March 26, 2008 - Plans for the redevelopment of the former technical school site in Swan Hill to become the city’s new judicial and emergency services precinct are now on display for public comment.

		Youth Partnership meets
		Thursday March 27, 2008 - Local youth agencies and services, together with Swan Hill Rural City Council have met to discuss youth issues at the Youth Partnership meeting held last week.

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