Swan Hill Rural City Council

25/06/2026

🚀 Join our team – Economic Development & Business Support Officer 🌱🏡

Are you passionate about supporting local businesses, driving regional growth and helping create a thriving community? 🌟

Swan Hill Rural City Council is looking for an Economic Development & Business Support Officer to help deliver initiatives that strengthen our economy, support local businesses and create opportunities across our region. 💼📈

In this role, you’ll work with businesses, community groups and stakeholders 🤝 to deliver projects, provide support and advice, promote investment opportunities and help position Swan Hill as a great place to live, work and invest 🌿✨

If you have experience in business development, economic projects, marketing, stakeholder engagement or community initiatives — we’d love to hear from you! 🙌

📩 Apply today and be part of shaping the future of our region! 🌏💙 www.swanhill.vic.gov.au

23/06/2026

Robinvale Flu Vaccination Session

Protect yourself and your family this flu season by booking your flu vaccination appointment in Robinvale.

📅 Tuesday, 21 July 2026.
⏰ 10am to 11am
📍 Robinvale District Health Service, 128-132 Latje Road, Robinvale
✅ Appointment bookings are essential.
💻 To book:
https://www.swanhill.vic.gov.au/Services/Health-and-wellbeing/Immunisations/Immunisation-sessions

Or, call Council on 5036 2591.

Vaccine fees:
• 6 months – 4 years: FREE
• 5 – 64 years: $20
• 65 years and over: FREE

Please bring your Medicare card to your appointment.

For children under five, please also bring:
🟢 Health, Learning and Development Record (green book)
🧸 A comfort item or toy

After your vaccination, you’ll be asked to remain onsite for 15 minutes as a precaution.

Book now and stay protected this winter ❄️

23/06/2026

The bridge at Nyah will be lifted on Wednesday 24 June at 9.30am.

It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete the bridge lift, (up & down) as long as no problems are incurred during the lift.

Please plan your journey accordingly.

23/06/2026

🌿 Expression of Interest: RAP Artwork Opportunity

Swan Hill Rural City Council is inviting First Nations artists, 25 years and younger, to submit an Expression of Interest to create artwork for our upcoming Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute a visual story that reflects our community’s shared commitment to reconciliation, culture, and connection to Country.

🖤💛❤️ We welcome submissions from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists with a strong connection to the Swan Hill region.

What’s involved?
- Creation of a signature artwork to feature in Council’s RAP.
- A chance to share your cultural story and artistic vision.
- Paid commission for the selected artist.

How to express your interest:
Visit the link below for full details and submission requirements:
👉 https://letstalk.swanhill.vic.gov.au/expression-interest-reconciliation-action-plan-artwork

EOI closes Friday, 10 July 2026.

22/06/2026

✨ Business Façade Improvement Program is back! ✨

Local businesses can now get support to refresh their shopfronts and help create vibrant, welcoming town centres across the Swan Hill municipality.

Applications open Wednesday 1 July at 9am, with eligible businesses able to apply for up to $5,000 in funding for visible facade improvements.

From repainting and signage to lighting, facade repairs, awnings and more — the program helps businesses bring their ideas to life while supporting local trades and suppliers.

The previous round delivered some fantastic transformations, and we can’t wait to see what local businesses create next! 👏

📅 Applications open: Wednesday 1 July, 9am
💻 Apply via SmartyGrants
📞 For more information, contact Council’s Economic and Community Development Department on 03 5036 2333.

Learn more: www.swanhill.vic.gov.au/BFIP

19/06/2026

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Mayor’s Mad Minute! 🙌

It’s been another busy and positive week across the municipality, with plenty happening on the ground and some great achievements to celebrate 👏🌟

This week the Mayor reflects on:
📌 The adoption of the Budget 2026/27 🏛️
🚢 Celebrating the 150th birthday of the iconic PS Gem 🎂🎉
♻️ The rollout of new Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) baskets making recycling easier while you’re out and about
🏆 Winning a couple of Local Government “Logies” recognising outstanding achievement and innovation across local government in Victoria. 🥇✨
💡 And the Lake Boga sports lighting upgrade at Lake Boga 🌙⚽ prove you feedback by visiting letstalk.swanhill.vic.gov.au/

Stay tuned for more updates next week! 👋📣

19/06/2026

🎉LGPro Awards of Excellence 🎉

We've been recognised as one of Victoria’s top-performing councils, taking home multiple honours at the 2026 LGPro Awards of Excellence!

We were a finalist in six categories and proudly secured two major wins:
✅ Service Delivery - Development Advisory Service
✅ Community Partnerships - Leading Housing Challenges Together

We also received high commendations for:
🌟 Innovative Leadership - Tower Hill Estate initiative
🌟 Community Assets & Infrastructure (over $5Million) - Art Gallery of Swan Hill and the Swan Hill Tourism & Cultural Experience Centre

👏 Congratulations to everyone involved in this fantastic achievement!

Visit the link to find out more 👉https://www.swanhill.vic.gov.au/Our-Council/News-and-publications/Council-shines-at-LGPro-Awards-of-Excellence

18/06/2026

🚨 Last chance to vote for Swan Hill! 🚨

Love Swan Hill? Let's give our town one last big push and put our region in the spotlight.

Swan Hill is a finalist in the 2026 Victorian Top Tourism Town Awards, and every vote counts. Voting closes at 5pm on Friday 26 June, so now is the time to show your support.

⭐And there's more – when you vote, you'll go into the draw to win a luxury escape for two.

From our warm country hospitality and authentic experiences to the beauty of the Murray and Mallee, there are so many reasons to be proud of Swan Hill.

Vote now and help showcase why Swan Hill deserves to be Victoria's Top Tourism Town in 2026:👇

Just three and a half hours from Melbourne, it offers a relaxed regional escape shaped by the river. Step back in time exploring the Pioneer Settlement, uncover the stories of Lake Boga’s Flying Boat Museum, browse local boutiques and galleries, or settle in for a long lunch with good food and win...

18/06/2026

🚧 Traffic Update - Campbell St 🚧

Just a heads up - weather permitting, there may be some minor delays today while linemarking is carried out on patchwork along Campbell Street.

There are no road closures or detours in place, just short delays while works are completed.

Thanks for your patience! 😊

17/06/2026

Happy 150th Birthday to the PS Gem - the Queen of the Murray! 🚢💙

Today we celebrate 150 years of history, heritage, and life on the river. A true Murray River icon, continuing to connect communities and tell stories across generations.

Here’s to 150 years of PS Gem - a proud part of our river’s story! 🎉

Pioneer Settlement