Publications
Below are PDF Downloadable copies of reports produced by RAMJO including strategies, plans, papers and Annual Performance Statements:
RAMJO prior year Annual Performance Statements:
2023-2024 Annual Performance Statement
2022-2023 Annual Performance Statement
2021-2022 Annual Performance Statement
2020-2021 Annual Performance Statement
Latest News From RAMJO
Charging Ahead – Electric Vehicle Summit and Drive Day, Griffith NSW
by admin | February 11, 2025 | JONZA News | 0 Comments
Electric vehicles (EVs) cost 70% less to run and 40% less to maintain. The NSW government is providing additional incentives to help reduce the upfront cost too. If your business has a fleet of at least 3 vehicles, you may be eligible to claim $5,000 to put towards...
Charging Ahead – Electric Vehicle Summit and Drive Day, Griffith NSW
by admin | February 3, 2025 | JONZA News | 0 Comments
Electric vehicles (EVs) cost 70% less to run and 40% less to maintain. The NSW government is providing additional incentives to help reduce the upfront cost too. If your business has a fleet of at least 3 vehicles, you may be eligible to claim $5,000 to put towards...
RAMJO Councils shine at NSW Tourism Awards 2024
by admin | December 9, 2024 | Riverina Murray News | 0 Comments
We are thrilled to announce that at the NSW Tourism Awards our member and associate member Councils took out six Gold, Silver and Bronze accolades between our twelve finalists! Over two hundred award nominations were received this year, double that of previous years....
Long-term renewable electricity supply contract secured through Power Purchase Agreement.
by admin | December 9, 2024 | JONZA News | 0 Comments
Seven RAMJO Councils have secured a renewable electricity supply agreement with Iberdrola Australia through to the end of 2030, as part of a buyer’s group facilitating a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 13 regional councils in New South Wales. The agreements secure...
EV Drive Day at Mt Panorama
by admin | December 9, 2024 | JONZA News | 0 Comments
"A huge thank you to Central NSW Joint Organisation for the invite to a fabulous EV Drive Day last week! Taking a lap around Mt Panorama, Bathurst Regional Council in an EV with Steve Croxon Griffith City Council's Fleet Manager and checking out the BYD Australia...
Energy and Sustainability – MS Teams shared files
by admin | September 17, 2024 | JONZA News | 0 Comments
RAMJO has rolled out an Energy and Sustainability MS Teams shared filing system for the easy dissemination of information between RAMJO member Councils. This shared file will be used as a resource library for member councils to view as and when the information is...
Energy and Sustainability Networks – City Power Partnership
by admin | September 10, 2024 | JONZA News | 0 Comments
The City Power Partnership in a free to access network that engages with councils throughout Australia and incentivises councils to increase renewable energy and energy efficiency, improve transport and engage in advocacy. Members are given access to a national...
Energy and Sustainability Tool – Revolving Energy Funds
by admin | September 10, 2024 | JONZA News | 0 Comments
An article from Shane Sykes, RAMJO Regional Energy and Sustainability Project Manager, responsible for our JONZA Project. A Revolving Energy Fund is a self-sustaining funding mechanism, which you start with seed capital that you can then invest in sustainability...
Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation Honoured at the Local Government Week Awards 2024
by admin | August 7, 2024 | Riverina Murray News | 0 Comments
The Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) and seven other Joint Organisations (JO’s) and Regional Organisations of Councils (ROC’s), representing 65 local councils across NSW, have been recognised at the prestigious Local Government Week Awards 2024 for their...
Super Fast Digital Connectivity Announced
by admin | October 12, 2021 | Riverina Murray News | 0 Comments
Farrer MP Sussan Ley has announced a $1.2m agreement to super charge telecommunications for communities in and around Jerilderie, Coleambally and Darlington Point. Under the Federal Government’s Regional Connectivity Program (RCP), the project will add new ‘true...
Media Releases
RAMJO appoints specialist consultant to support 2026 Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review submission
by admin | February 23, 2026 | Media Releases | 0 Comments
The Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) has appointed Claire Miller Consulting to provide research and submission support as RAMJO prepares its response to the 2026 Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review. RAMJO Chair Cr Ruth McRae OAM said the appointment will...
Regional prosperity should not be a zero-sum game – RAMJO councils express concerns over competitive nature of Round One of the Sustainable Communities Program
by admin | March 28, 2025 | Media Releases | 0 Comments
The Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) today voiced concerns regarding initial funding allocations under the Federal Governments Sustainable Communities Program, which is seeing fierce competition for a limited pool of $15 million in grants for industry,...
New Advocacy Group to Improve the Riverina-Murray’s Digital Connectivity
by admin | January 7, 2025 | Media Releases | 0 Comments
Advocacy for digital connectivity is set to be more coordinated and cohesive across all levels of government in the Riverina Murray with the formation of a new advocacy group under the umbrella of the Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO). The move, initiated...
Say NO to Water Buy Backs
by admin | December 9, 2024 | Media Releases | 0 Comments
Say NO to Water Buy-Backs Helen Dalton MP, Member for Murray is seeking support to Say NO to Water Buy-Backs via a petition. This petition aims to protect regional and remote communities from the potentially devastating impacts of Commonwealth Water Buybacks. The...
Riverina and Murray Councils call for meaningful engagement and partnership in developing alternatives to water buy-backs.
by admin | March 28, 2024 | Media Releases | 0 Comments
On Friday 22 March 2024, representatives of the Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO), met with NSW Water Minister, the Hon. Rose Jackson, in Sydney. RAMJO Councils’ deep-held concerns about the potential impacts of further water buybacks on communities...
Committed Support Needed for Rural and Regional Health
by admin | March 7, 2023 | Media Releases | 0 Comments
Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) welcomed the promise by the NSW Liberal National Coalition, the Hon. Paul Toole, Deputy Premier and Bronnie Taylor, Minister for Regional Health, to continue with a dedicated Minister for Regional Health should they win...
“What’s Yours is Yours” RAMJO Councils push back on NSW Government on accounting for RFS assets
by admin | November 11, 2022 | Media Releases | 0 Comments
RAMJO Councils are incensed but not surprised after receiving qualified audit opinions from the NSW Audit Office for refusing to account for Rural Fire Services (RFS) mobile assets or “red fleet” in their annual financial statements, calling it the most blatant...
New Freight Transport Plan to Keep Our Region Going
by admin | October 19, 2021 | Media Releases | 0 Comments
A new Regional Freight Transport Plan identifying key priority road infrastructure projects and strategies for completion has been developed for the southern Riverina and Murray areas of NSW. In announcing the outlined strategies to coincide with Road Safety Week...
Murray Darling Basin Partnership Boost
by admin | October 19, 2021 | Media Releases | 0 Comments
A new partnership has strengthened the case for a cooperative research centre focussed on solving one of Australia’s most complex and challenging issues - a sustainable Murray-Darling Basin. The Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation of 11 NSW local government...
United View on Water Management Options Well Received
by admin | October 19, 2021 | Media Releases | 0 Comments
A unique water discussion paper, over a year in the making, was released to the public on Monday and has already attracted the attention of Environment Minister Sussan Ley for its positive, solutions-based approach to water management of the Murray-Darling Basin. For...