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Words from the Swan Hill Mayor

Unlocking new opportunities on our riverfront I WAS recently pleased to be advised that the Victorian Government had approved a key rezoning of the former GrainCorp site at 42 Monash Drive, paving the way to transform this underutilised area into a vibrant commercial hub. This change supports our community’s vision for the riverfront, as outlined […]

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