Media Releases

Keep in touch with the latest news and important announcements from Edward River Council. Council regularly issues media releases on issues that affect or are of interest to our community.

For media inquiries, please contact Council by emailing council@edwardriver.nsw.gov.au or calling 03 5898 3000

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Young voices shine in Edward River Library’s new writing competition

Published on 13 August 2025

Edward River Library is celebrating Children’s Book Week with the judging of its first-ever youth writing competition, designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and connect with local high school students.

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Helping Landholders Green the Region – Tree Planting Scheme Returns

Published on 01 August 2025

Edward River Council's Rural Tree Planting Scheme opens 4 August 2025, offering subsidised native seedlings to landholders with properties over one hectare.

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Closure of Deniliquin Early Learning Centre

Published on 30 July 2025

Edward River Council acknowledges the recent closure of the Deniliquin Early Learning Centre on 24 July 2025, a development that has placed significant pressure on families and childcare services across the region.

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Edward River Council Drives Regional Development Agenda

Published on 30 July 2025

On Thursday 24 July, Edward River Council (ERC) proudly hosted the Regional Development Advisory Council’s visit to Deniliquin, providing a valuable opportunity to showcase the region’s strengths and advocate for strategic investment in the Edward River community.

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Helen Dalton Supports ERC Push for New Hospital

Published on 25 July 2025

Support continues to be provided for Edward River Council’s Position Statement calling for a new Deniliquin Hospital. NSW Member for Murray Helen Dalton is backing the hospital push, which ERC wants as part of a broader health precinct.

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Edward River Council Welcomes Water Inquiry to Deniliquin

Published on 24 July 2025

Edward River Council has welcomed the opportunity to present at the Committee on Investment, Industry and Regional Development’s inquiry into the impacts of the Water Amendment (Restoring Our Rivers) Act 2023, held in Deniliquin at the Town Hall yesterday.

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Edward River Library Awarded $185,000 Infrastructure Grant

Published on 23 July 2025

A major funding boost is set to transform Edward River Library, with a $185,000 Public Library Infrastructure Grant awarded for the 2024–25 financial year.

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Proposed Name for Nth Deni Rest Stop Reflects Transport Heritage

Published on 16 July 2025

Edward River Council has endorsed the name ‘Legends Rest Area’ for the rest stop area of the North Deniliquin Reserve, recognising the area's strong connection to the Deniliquin transport industry and its celebrated Wall of Fame.

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Preserve Our Past: Heritage Grants Open for Applications

Published on 11 July 2025

Edward River Council invites property owners to take part in preserving the region’s rich architectural history through the newly opened 2025–2026 Local Heritage Grant Program.

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Fun-Filled School Holiday Program at Edward River Library

Published on 04 July 2025

Edward River Library is excited to invite local families to take part in its fantastic school holiday program running from Monday 7 July to Saturday 19 July.

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Media Releases

Young voices shine in Edward River Library’s new writing competition

Helping Landholders Green the Region – Tree Planting Scheme Returns

Closure of Deniliquin Early Learning Centre

Edward River Council Drives Regional Development Agenda

Helen Dalton Supports ERC Push for New Hospital

Edward River Council Welcomes Water Inquiry to Deniliquin

Edward River Library Awarded $185,000 Infrastructure Grant

Proposed Name for Nth Deni Rest Stop Reflects Transport Heritage

Preserve Our Past: Heritage Grants Open for Applications

Fun-Filled School Holiday Program at Edward River Library

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