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Keep in touch with the latest news and important announcements from Edward River Council.

For media inquiries, please contact our Communications Advisor Tiffany Carroll by emailing tiffany.carroll@edwardriver.nsw.gov.au or calling 0437 245 196

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Airport Land for sale

Published on 20 September 2021

Edward River Council’s plan to sell off surplus land at Deniliquin Airport aims to support business expansion, job creation and economic development, according to the mayor Cr. Norm Brennan.

“When we identified this land as being surplus to Council requirements, we wanted to ensure its sale would provide opportunities for our residents by way of encouraging growth and development in our region,”

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Mayor re-elected

Published on 16 September 2021

Edward River Council was required to hold a mayoral election today.

Cr. Norm Brennan was returned as mayor, with deputy mayor Cr. Pat Fogarty also re-elected.

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Works delayed due to border bubble exclusion

Published on 06 September 2021

Edward River Council’s exclusion from the Victorian border bubble is having an impact on work at the Town Hall and Estates Building.
“Unfortunately some of our expert contractors are Victorian based and so far, have not been able to obtain the necessary permits to re-enter Victoria after working in Deniliquin,” ERC’s general manager Phil Stone said.

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Let us out of lockdown: Mayor

Published on 03 September 2021

Edward River Council’s mayor Norm Brennan will be writing to the NSW Minister for Health Brad Hazzard today, making a case for our LGA to have lockdown restrictions eased.
“Make no mistake - this is not because we are sick of being locked down - it is in an effort to make Victoria realise we pose no risk to them and need to be included in the border bubble again,” Cr. Brennan said.

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Burst border bubble

Published on 01 September 2021

Edward River Council’s exclusion from the Victorian Border Bubble is an unnecessary and potentially dangerous decision.

“Without a single Covid case in the LGA since the start of the pandemic, we are at a loss to understand how this decision was made,” Council’s mayor Norm Brennan said.

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Mayor disappointed elections postponed

Published on 25 July 2021

Edward River Council’s mayor Norm Brennan has expressed his disappointment at the announcement local government elections have been postponed in NSW without any consultation.

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Roll Up, Roll Up! Election is approaching

Published on 16 July 2021

As the first, extended term of Council draws to a close, mayor Norm Brennan said it is time to reflect on our achievements and more importantly, look to the future.

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Subsidised trees available from Council - Closed until 2022

Published on 14 July 2021

Edward River Council’s annual tree planting subsidy will commence next week with over 50 varieties of plants available to eligible residents.
Aimed at increasing native vegetation in the Edward River Council region, local ratepayers on properties one hectare and over are welcome to apply.

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Enrol to vote

Published on 12 July 2021

Election will be held in Edward River Council on Saturday, 4 September 2021. Now is the time to ensure you are on the electoral roll.

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Are you the next Edward River Council Mayor?

Published on 06 July 2021

If you’re considering nominating as a candidate for the 2021 NSW Local Government elections, you should read this notice. It provides general guidance about the process of nominating, and candidates’ obligations and responsibilities.

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Stay safe

Media Releases

Airport Land for sale

Mayor re-elected

Works delayed due to border bubble exclusion

Let us out of lockdown: Mayor

Burst border bubble

Mayor disappointed elections postponed

Roll Up, Roll Up! Election is approaching

Subsidised trees available from Council - Closed until 2022

Enrol to vote

Are you the next Edward River Council Mayor?

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