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Island Sanctuary bridge closed

Published on 11 January 2019

Edward River Council has closed the Cressy Street footbridge to Deniliquin’s Island Sanctuary, after a recent engineering inspection revealed that its condition has deteriorated to a stage where it is no longer safe for public access.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases

Council welcomes economic diversification funding

Published on 20 December 2018

Edward River Council has welcomed $750,000 in funding through the Federal Government’s Murray-Darling Basin Regional Economic Diversification Programme, announced yesterday by the Federal Member for Farrer, the Hon. Sussan Ley MP, and State Member for Murray, Austin Evans MP.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Media Releases

Emma Rossi announced as 2019 Australia Day Ambassador

Published on 19 December 2018

Media guru and women’s and children’s safety advocate Emma Rossi has been named as Edward River Council’s 2019 Australia Day Ambassador.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases

Council appoints new Director Corporate Services

Published on 18 December 2018

Edward River Council has announced the appointment of Trish Kirkland as Director Corporate Services, following a comprehensive recruitment process for the position, which attracted strong interest from across the local government sector.

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Funding available to help landholders carry out weed control

Published on 18 December 2018

Local landholders are being encouraged to take advantage of funding to help implement control measures for noxious weeds on private property, with Edward River Council offering dollar-for-dollar grants of up to $4,000 to support landholders eradicate weeds.

Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases

Council paints the town red and green, spreading Christmas spirit

Published on 04 December 2018

Deniliquin has come alive with the festive spirit, with Edward River Council’s Operations staff having been hard at work over the past week installing decorations throughout the town centre, including the six-metre tall town Christmas tree at the corner of Cressy and Edwardes streets.

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Southern Cross Care preferred developer for retirement living project

Published on 29 November 2018

Following months of work behind the scenes, Edward River Council has announced Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) as the preferred developer for the retirement living site located between Harfleur and Poictiers Streets, Deniliquin.

Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases

Edward River Council Christmas Closure 2018/19

Published on 21 November 2018

Edward River Council's Customer Service Centre will close at 5.00pm Friday, 21 December 2018 and resume standard operating hours from Wednesday, 2 January 2019.

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Access Committee to oversee DIAP implementation

Published on 15 November 2018

Edward River Council has confirmed the appointment of Denise Thomas and Jenny Hogan to its Access Committee, which has been charged with identifying and removing barriers facing people with a disability and implementing Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP).

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases

Small Business Month 2018

Published on 26 September 2018

October is Small Business Month throughout New South Wales and Edward River Council has put together a jam-packed program to help grow small businesses within the community.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy

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