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		Immunisations 10 November 2009
		The next immunisation clinic will be conducted on Tuesday, 10 November 2009 between 10.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. at the Masonic Hall, Beveridge Street, Swan Hill.

		Parents encouraged to check their child is fully immunised
		Swan Hill Rural City Council’s Public Health Services is encouraging parents who have a child aged between four and five years to check their child’s immunisation status to ensure they are fully immunised.

		A Message from the Mayor
		Last week the CEO, MAV delegate Cr Norton, Cr Quayle and I attended the Municipal Association of Victoria’s (MAV) State Council and conference, which not only had a range of excellent guest speakers and an opportunity to mix with councils and politicians, but also enabled councils to present a unified front to put forward motions to the MAV to act on and that we would also like the State and Federal Governments to action.

		The City of Swan Hill Community Plan - Public Meetings
		Come along and contribute your ideas and vote for the initiatives that you would like to have included in the City of Swan Hill Community Plan by attending one of the three Public Meetings to be held at the Town Hall, McCallum Street Swan Hill, on the following dates.

		Jett tells of what makes a city perfect
		Swan Hill’s Community Planning process continues to see a number of community members putting forward their suggestions towards making the city perfect, including three-year old Jett, who at a recent barbecue held in conjunction with the Swan Hill Police at George Lay Park, told Council’s Community Planning Officer during discussion time to “please get rid of the prickles”.

		Food for All Fridge Assist program
		Ensuring the ability to continue to store basic fresh food is the main objective of the Food For All Fridge Assist Program being run in Swan Hill, which was developed to overcome the shortage of food storage facilities in community households.

		Outstanding attendance for Food Handling course in Swan Hill
		Council’s Volunteer Support Training Program’s latest course in Food Handling has once again seen strong attendance numbers, with 37 people turning up to the Swan Hill Town Hall café to attend the course.

		Local Councillor named as Ambassador for Year of Women in Local Government
		Swan Hill Rural City Councillor Yvonne Jennings has been named as one of 21 Ambassadors from around Australia for the International Year of Women in Local Government for 2010.

		Public invited to share their opinion regarding CBD Master Plan Report
		Swan Hill Rural City Council is inviting community members to come along to the Swan Hill Town Hall on Tuesday, 10 November to view key features of the CBD Master Plan Report and share their thoughts.

		Victorian Open Water Murray Cod Aquaculture Industry Development Plan
		Australia's iconic freshwater fish, the Murray Cod, could play a major part in a significant new industry that involves multiple water use, adding value and sustainability to the precious water resources of the Murray-Darling Basin.

		Go North Arts Festival to showcase local art this Sunday at the Artist Market
		Featuring the work of local and visiting artists and artisans, everyone is invited to come along to the Swan Hill arts precinct this Sunday and discover the artistic talent and diversity at the Go North Arts Festival Artist Market.

		Discover the hidden talents of Swan Hill this Friday with Swan Hill’s Got Talent!
		Don’t miss your chance to catch the wonderful and the wacky at the Swan Hill Town Hall this Friday as the ultimate talent quest - Swan Hill’s Got Talent takes to the stage.

		Nyah Recreation Reserve October Update
		The Nyah Recreation Reserve Focus Group is another step closer in developing a plan for the upgrades to the kitchen and bar facilities at the Reserve after a meeting was held on Wednesday, 14 October.

		Loddon Mallee Trails to Attract Tourists This Way - Positioning the Loddon Mallee Region as a Premier Trail Destination
		Swan Hill Rural City Council is part of an investigation being conducted to examine the potential for the Loddon Mallee region to be developed as a premier destination for users of tracks and trails.

		2009 Fairfax Festival Gala Performance evening to take place this Thursday!
		Swan Hill’s Pioneer Settlement has set the scene for the 2009 Fairfax Festival as students and teachers, working with industry professionals, attend workshops and rehearsals in preparation for the Gala Performance evening this Thursday.

		Don’t miss all the action as the Go North Arts Festival continues this week!
		Community members and visitors alike are being urged to ensure they don’t miss out on all the great events on offer this week as the 2009 Go North Arts Festival continues until Sunday, 1 November.

		Learn how the Community Volunteer Skillsbank can benefit your community group
		Swan Hill Rural City Council’s Volunteer Support Program is extending an invitation to all community organisations, clubs and services to attend a free Community Volunteer Skillsbank database workshop tomorrow (27 October).

		Change of bin collection day for some residents
		Swan Hill Rural City Council in conjunction with Ellwaste would like to advise of a change to the waste and recycle collection day for some residents within the Swan Hill township.

		Discover the story of Pondi the giant Murray Cod
		Over the past 14 days and nights a giant Murray cod has been swimming through the Swan Hill Aboriginal Health Service and on some nights he makes it down to the steps at Riverside Park –have you seen him?

		A Message from the Mayor
		Sunday, October 11 saw the inaugural Murray River Challenge Cup take place at the Swan Hill Recreation Oval – an absolutely fantastic concept that brought communities together for a great day out.

		Community brings their thoughts to the table about what makes a city perfect
		Swan Hill Rural City Council would like to invite community members to come along and contribute to what makes a city perfect? by participating in one of the three Community Plan public meetings in November.

		Come and have a cuppa with a Living Book at the Swan Hill Regional Library
		Community members are invited to come along to the Swan Hill Regional Library this Monday and discover the story of local Archana Patney, as part of the Living Books event for the Go North Arts Festival.

		Who will be Australia’s next poetry slam champion? The search is on for Victoria’s best talent!
		Swan Hill Regional Library Service is calling all poets, hip-hop artists and other outspoken wordsmiths to polish their rhymes and lyrics for the Australian Poetry Slam ‘09, an annual slam contest offering over $20,000 in cash and prizes.

		Come down to Riverside Park and celebrate your community this Saturday
		Community members throughout the Swan Hill region are invited to come along to Riverside Park on the 24 October and celebrate the region, its people and culture.

		Get ready for the 2009 Go North Arts Festival getting underway this Friday, 23 October
		With an array of visual arts, performances, concerts, open studios, living books, children’s activities and much more, the 2009 Go North Arts Festival will bring to life the sights, sounds and flavours of the heart of the Murray, when it gets underway this Friday, 23 October.

		Support our next generation of stars - don’t miss the 2009 Fairfax Festival gala!
		Community members are being urged to ensure they purchase their tickets now to avoid missing out on the 2009 Fairfax Festival Gala Performance evening to be held on Thursday, 29 October as part of Go North Arts Festival.

		Businesses asked to participate in survey to determine demand for natural gas supply
		Businesses within the Swan Hill Rural City are being asked to complete an online survey in order to establish the demand for the potential future supply of natural gas to the region.

		New spring produce available at the Robinvale Community Growers’ Market this Saturday
		Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase fresh spring produce this Saturday when the Robinvale Community Growers’ Market gets underway in Caix Square from 8.30am.

		Works on Karinie Street roundabout to get underway this Thursday
		Works to construct a new roundabout at the intersection of Murray Valley Highway, Nyah Road, Karinie Street and Curlewis Street are expected to get underway this Thursday, 15 October.

		A Message from the Mayor
		On Saturday, Cr Les McPhee and myself went on a tour of the Wimmera–Mallee region, first of all to Horsham for the Tidy Towns Awards on Saturday and then to Manangatang on Sunday for the opening of the 2009 Seniors Festival Week.

		New bag dispensers enable pet owners to clean up after their dogs
		Dog owners can now ensure that their beloved pets don’t leave behind surprises for the rest of the community with Council introducing dog waste bag dispenser units in parks and reserves.

		Why not create a Christmas tree for charity?
		Swan Hill Rural City Council in conjunction with the Swan Hill and District Committee for the Ageing is inviting residents and community groups to take part in the 15th annual A Forest of Christmas Trees exhibition for local charity.

		Inaugural Murray River Challenge Cup to take place this Sunday
		Communities from Victorian regional centres will get the chance to meet former Australian cricketer and Murray River Challenge Cup Ambassador Jason Gillespie this week when all the action of the Twenty20 competition gets underway in Swan Hill this Sunday, October 11.

		Pre-CAL students learn about the life and times of Arthur Feldtmann
		Swan Hill College Pre-CAL students, who have completed their work on the redesign of Feldtmann Park, have learned about the park’s namesake, Arthur Feldtmann, after Victoria Police historian Ralph Stavely made a visit to Swan Hill last month.

		Don’t forget to nominate for Swan Hill Rural City Council’s Cultural Achievement Awards
		With less than two weeks to go until nominations close, Swan Hill Rural City Council’s cultural programs is reminding residents to ensure they put forward names for the 2009 Cultural Achievement Awards.

		Immunisations - 6 October 2009
		The next immunisation clinic will be conducted on Tuesday, 6 October 2009 between 10.00 am and 11.00 am at the Masonic Hall, Beveridge Street, Swan Hill.

		Community Rabbit Action Projects – community meeting 8 October 2009
		Regional landholders and Landcare members are invited to attend a community meeting hosted by Swan Hill Rural City Council regarding the Department of Primary Industries’ (DPI) proposed target zones to control rabbits throughout the Mallee region.

		Two weeks left to apply for Council's annual Community Grants program
		With just two weeks to go, community and sporting groups within the municipality are still being urged to apply for Swan Hill Rural City Council’s annual Community Grants Program.

		Bring your talent to the stage - make sure you register for Swan Hill’s Got Talent by the 12 October!
		If you’ve always wanted to showcase your talent on stage – whether it’s singing, dancing, acting, playing an instrument or even juggling or ventriloquism – then make sure you register for Swan Hill’s Got Talent!

		Make sure you don’t miss the fun and festivities of the 2009 Go North Arts Festival!
		Featuring the Fairfax Festival Gala, Swan Hill’s Got Talent, the Australian Poetry Slam heat, Arts Trail and Market, Living Books, community celebrations and much more – the 2009 Go North Arts Festival is not to be missed.

		Plenty to enjoy for the 2009 Seniors Festival Week
		With an array of activities and events to be held throughout the Swan Hill region, this year’s Seniors Festival Week is sure to be a highlight on any calendar.

		A Message from the Mayor
		This week and next a number of workshops are to be held in the Town Hall as part of Swan Hill’s community planning process. The workshops revolve around arts, culture and events, sustainable living (held Wednesday and Thursday this week respectively), sport, recreation and leisure, education, health and wellbeing and enterprise and business.

		Author Don Tate to discuss The War Within at the Swan Hill Library
		The life story of Vietnam War veteran Don Tate, including his controversial quest to get his platoon officially recognised will be under the spotlight when the author discusses his book The War Within at the Swan Hill Regional Library on Tuesday, 6 October 2009.

		Community Planning Commences in Swan Hill
		The development of the Swan Hill Community Plan is now underway after the first of a series of workshops planning the future of the city was held on Wednesday, 23 September at the Swan Hill Town Hall.

		Lake Boga residents urged to recycle their green waste
		Swan Hill Rural City Council is reminding Lake Boga residents to ensure they recycle their green waste at the Swan Hill landfill rather than risk having to pay up to a $1000 fine for illegal dumping.

		Workshop informs Family Day Carers of new regulations
		A workshop conducted by Swan Hill Rural City Council’s Regional Family Day Care Scheme has updated carers on new Victorian Children’s Services Regulations for licensed children’s services which now also includes family day care services.

		Latest library publication provides local insight into World War II
		A first-hand account of the realities of World War II from the perspective of a Woorinen local has been donated to the Swan Hill Regional Library.

		McCrae Street road closure 7am – midday Wednesday, 23 September
		Council wishes to advise residents that McCrae Street will be closed between 7am to midday on Wednesday, 23 September due to line marking (weather permitting).

		Volunteer Recognition Awards winners announced
		The Volunteer Recognition Awards have been successfully held at the Swan Hill Town Hall.

		Don’t miss Tenterfield Saddler and Darryl Cotton for Seniors Festival Week 2009
		Robinvale seniors are encouraged to get into the celebrations for Victorian Seniors Festival Week when it gets underway on Tuesday, 29 September with Tenterfield Saddler – the Peter Allen Storybook at the Robinvale Community Centre.

		McCrae Street Stage 2 redevelopment – minimal traffic disruption this Sunday
		Swan Hill Rural City Council wishes to advise residents that due to the lighting poles being erected in McCrae Street this Sunday, 20 September, residents may experience minimal traffic disruptions along the street while the works take place.

		Newsletter informs about economic development initiatives
		Businesses throughout the Swan Hill municipality are reminded to keep their eye out for Council’s Economic Development Unit’s new newsletter, Economic Development Quarterly, posted and emailed to businesses this week.

		First instalment of rates due 16 October
		Swan Hill Rural City Council is reminding ratepayers that the first instalment of rates is due by Friday, 16 October 2009.

		Nyah Recreation Reserve September Update
		The potential for the Nyah District to host night series games for sports such as cricket and football is one step closer, after a meeting of the Nyah Recreation Reserve Focus Group was held on Thursday, 11 September.

		Volunteer Recognition Awards to take place this Saturday
		This Saturday will see volunteers of the Swan Hill region step into the limelight when the 2009 Volunteer Recognition Awards take place at the Swan Hill Town Hall.

		Meeting makes headway into drag racing facilities
		A meeting in Mildura between local government, local and national motor sport bodies and state government representatives, has seen the proposed National Class A Drag Racing Facility in Swan Hill take a positive step forward.

		Get your fresh, local produce at Robinvale’s September market this Saturday
		Community members and visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the spring weather and all it has to offer when the Robinvale Community Growers’ Market gets underway in Caix Square this Saturday, 19 September.

		Sponsors throw their support behind the 2009 Fairfax Festival
		With just six weeks to go until the 2009 Fairfax Festival Gala Performance evening, schools are busy with preparations for the event, which will see the Swan Hill Town Hall play host to schools from across Victoria on Thursday, 29 October.

		Koori Mail and National Indigenous Times now available at the Swan Hill Regional Library
		The Swan Hill Regional Library has added two new publications to its collection - National Indigenous Times and Koori Mail.

		Temporary road closures – McCrae Street Stage 2 redevelopment
		Swan Hill Rural City Council and Whitfield’s Excavations wish to advise residents that sealing works for McCrae Street, between Campbell and Beveridge Streets, will commence on Tuesday, 15 September through to Friday, 18 September 2009.

		McCrae Street Stage 2 redevelopment update
		Major works for the second stage of the McCrae Street redevelopment continue to remain on schedule with sealing works expected to take place from next Tuesday, 15 September through to Friday, 18 September.

		Competition set for the inaugural Murray River Challenge Cup!
		Representatives from six separate Indigenous communities will be seeking to take out top honours in Twenty20 cricket when the inaugural Murray River Challenge Cup takes place under lights in Swan Hill on Sunday, October 11.

		Strong attendance numbers for latest volunteer support course
		Council’s Volunteer Support Training Program’s latest course Responsible Serving of Alcohol attracted a range of participants across volunteering organisations when it was held late last month at the Swan Hill Town Hall.

		Learn about the person behind the story - author talks at the Swan Hill Regional Library
		Patrons and visitors to the Swan Hill Regional Library are invited to meet the person behind the story when it hosts two prominent authors this Wednesday and early next month.

		Free workshop to educate about the wonders of compost!
		Community members throughout the Swan Hill region are invited to learn the art of composting at a free information workshop on Wednesday, 9 September.

		Grants available for community organisations
		Swan Hill Rural City Council is pleased to announce the opening of their annual Community Grants Program.

		Don’t miss Little Big Shots – a fun-filled morning for children and families!
		A great morning’s entertainment is promised for children and families when one of Australia’s premier film festivals Little Big Shots comes to Swan Hill on 16 September.

		What’s your talent? Whether wonderful, weird or wacky you’re welcome at Swan Hill’s Got Talent !
		If you can sing, dance or act, juggle, whistle or play an instrument, are a dab hand at ventriloquism, can walk on your hands or even on stilts – the Swan Hill Community Performing Arts Committee wants to hear from you for Swan Hill’s Got Talent.

		What makes a city perfect? Community planning to commence in Swan Hill
		Swan Hill Rural City Council is inviting people who live, work and visit Swan Hill to participate in the community planning process, which aims to identify and develop a plan to shape the future of the city.

		Volunteer Recognition Awards finalists announced
		Finalists for the Swan Hill Rural City Council Volunteer Recognition Awards, to be held on 19 September at the Swan Hill Town Hall, have been announced.

		Who will be Australia’s next poetry slam champion? The search is on for Victoria’s best talent!
		Swan Hill Regional Library Service is calling all poets, hip-hop artists and other outspoken wordsmiths to polish their rhymes and lyrics for the Australian Poetry Slam ‘09, an annual slam contest offering over $20,000 in cash and prizes.

		Swan Hill to showcase local art with Go North Arts Festival
		The Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery in conjunction with the Swan Hill Rural City Council is inviting artists to apply for the chance to publicly display their works as part of the 2009 Go North Arts Festival to be held from the 23 October to 1 November.

		Local Artists encouraged to take part in the Go North Arts Trail
		The Go North Arts Festival Committee in conjunction with the Swan Hill Rural City Council is encouraging all local artists to register and partake in this year’s Arts Trail for the 2009 festival.

		Local Artists encouraged to take part in the Go North Arts Trail
		The Go North Arts Festival Committee in conjunction with the Swan Hill Rural City Council is encouraging all local artists to register and partake in this year’s Arts Trail for the 2009 festival.