H5 bird flu Published on 10 August 2026 Find out how to recognise the signs of bird flu, what to do if you find sick or dead wildlife, and where to get the latest information. Tagged as: , Emergency, Environment
Targeted rabbit control program in Ultima Published on 09 July 2026 Council is finalising plans for a targeted rabbit control program across approximately 181 kilometres of road reserves in the Ultima area, in response to ongoing concerns about rabbit impacts and to support the protection of local agriculture, infrastructure and the natural environment. Tagged as: , Environment, Media Release
Council Adopts Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review Submission Published on 29 April 2026 At an unscheduled Council Meeting held yesterday, Swan Hill Rural City Council formally adopted its submission to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review. Tagged as: , Environment, Media Release
Council joins campaign calling for better glass recycling solution Published on 23 April 2026 Council has joined 33 other councils across Victoria to launch Let’s Be Clear on Glass - a campaign calling on the State Government to delay the rollout of a fourth kerbside bin for glass and instead expand Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme. Tagged as: , Environment, Media Release
Councils urge community voices in Basin Plan Review Published on 06 February 2026 The Murray Darling Basin Authority yesterday released the 2026 Murray Darling Basin Plan Review, Discussion Paper. The Basin Plan Review will shape the river’s future for decades and Murray River Group of Councils is calling on communities, landholders, businesses and industry stakeholders to have their say. Tagged as: , Environment, Media Release
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