T THE EASTERN edge of the Mallee district in north-western Victoria, the picturesque Swan Hill overlooks the Murray and Little Murray rivers. Now a regional city with a 2021 population of just under 12,000, Swan Hill was once an important inland river trading port until the expansion of railways in the late 19th century. Today, it’s a productive agricultural centre, with irrigation ensuring reliable crops of cereals, citrus and stone fruits, grapes, nuts and legumes. The city is also an important service centre for the Murray Mallee region. It’s become a popular tourist destination, with excellent museums, stunning natural scenery
