Local students and community members will work with a renowned Victorian artist to create our city’s next piece of public art – Swan Hill’s Biggest Print. Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery has just received funding to deliver the project – a 15 metre long artwork that will take up the …
Read More »Skate park on the right track
Over 20 people attended the Swan Hill Riverside Park skate park workshop last night, providing feedback on the concept design. With an overwhelmingly positive response to the draft layout of the skate park, the only major request was for more ‘fly-out’ space around the edge of the park. Council’s Acting …
Read More »Swan Hill skate park, last chance to have your say
Next month is the last chance to have your say on the design of the new Swan Hill Riverside Skate Park. On Wednesday, 1 November skate park design experts Convic will be back in Swan Hill to host the final community workshop, bringing with them a draft design based on …
Read More »Meet Graham and support great local art
You can meet Graham and experience some amazing local art next Friday night at Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery. The community is invited to the launch of three exhibitions – Graham, Big Fish 3 and Artists of the Murray Mallee. Gallery Director Ian Tully said Graham was a unique exhibition …
Read More »From Swan Hill to Uzbekistan, Youth Council member to represent at UN Youth Conference
Tiana Sixsmith isn’t your ordinary teenager. On top of currently completing her Year 12 studies, Tiana is an active NOVO Youth Council member, plays in a band, dances and works two part time jobs. And adding to her already outstanding list of achievements, and with support from Council’s Youth Support …
Read More »2018 Yamagata Student Exchange
Secondary school students, aged between 14 and 17, once again have the chance to undertake a trip of a lifetime with applications now open for the 2018 Yamagata student exchange. Fifteen students from the Swan Hill region will be chosen for the two-week exchange, which will take place during the …
Read More »Have you nominated a batonbearer yet?
The opening ceremony of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games is less than a year away and nominations for batonbearers are now open. Don’t miss this opportunity to nominate a local legend for their chance to be a batonbearer in the Queen’s Baton Relay when it travels through Swan Hill, …
Read More »NOVO Youth Award winners
Eight young people and a youth-run community group were recognised for their contributions to the community at the second NOVO Youth Awards on Friday night. Highlighting the strength, compassion and dedication of local youth within the Swan Hill region, awards were presented for the following: Young AchieverBayden Clayton Young LeaderBonnie …
Read More »Celebrating and recognising local youth
The positive contributions of local youth to our community will be in the spotlight this Friday night at the second NOVO Youth Awards. Eighty-five young people were nominated across eight categories, recognising achievements in sport, academics, volunteering and the arts. Swan Hill Rural City Council Mayor Les McPhee said the …
Read More »Don’t miss Youth Inc’s open day
The doors of Youth Inc are always open to local young people, but a special open day is on next Tuesday, 13 December to promote the fantastic services this facility has on offer. Running from 3.30pm until 7pm, the open day will include a pool competition, tours of the Youth …
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