Landfill Voucher System to Improve Safety & Convenience for Residents Published on 13 August 2026 Edward River Council will introduce a new landfill voucher system from 1 September 2026, replacing the current Free Waste Weekend program with a safer and more flexible approach for residents. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Deni CBD Prepares for Celebration of Ute Culture and Community Published on 13 August 2026 The Spirit of the Muster returns to Deniliquin on Wednesday 30 September, revving up the CBD with an impressive display of utes, live entertainment and activities for all ages. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council's Statement on SunRice Redundancies in Deniliquin Published on 12 August 2026 Today is a deeply disappointing day for our community following confirmation that 68 Deniliquin-based SunRice employees will lose their jobs as part of operational changes affecting 71 local workers. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Stories, Creativity and Community Heart of Book Week Celebrations Published on 07 August 2026 Edward River Library is inviting children, families and the wider community to celebrate the magic of stories this Book Week, with a creative Collage Poetry Competition and a free Book Week Fun Day to be held on Friday 28 August designed to bring reading, creativity and community connection together. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Joint media statement from Ochre Health & Edward River Council Published on 06 August 2026 Ochre Health and Edward River Council wish to reassure the Deniliquin community that both organisations are continuing to work together professionally and constructively as planning progresses for the transition of operator of the Deniliquin Medical Centre. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Tourism Advisory Committee puts industry expertise at the table Published on 05 August 2026 Edward River Council has taken an important step towards strengthening the region's visitor economy, establishing a new Tourism Advisory Committee that puts local tourism, business and community experts at the centre of shaping the future of the region as a destination. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Expression of Interest Opens for Deniliquin Medical Centre Opportunity Published on 29 July 2026 Edward River Council has opened an Expression of Interest (EOI) for qualified healthcare providers to deliver health and medical services from the Council-owned Deniliquin Medical Centre. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Perrin Park Early Learning Centre moves a step closer Published on 23 July 2026 Edward River Council and River Region Early Education (RREE) are celebrating a major step forward in the delivery of the Perrin Park Early Learning Centre, with the project's Development Application (DA) approved by the independent Western Regional Planning Panel. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Extra Time to Access Funding for Heritage Restoration Projects Published on 16 July 2026 Owners of heritage properties across the Edward River LGA now have more time to apply for funding through the 2026–27 Local Heritage Grants Program. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council commitment to accessible and sustainable healthcare services Published on 09 July 2026 Edward River Council understands and acknowledges the concern and uncertainty many people in our community are feeling following the announcement regarding the early dissolution of Ochre Health's lease of the Deniliquin Medical Centre. Tagged as: , Media Releases