Media Releases
RAMJO appoints specialist consultant to support 2026 Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review submission
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
New Options for Future Water Management
RIVERINA AND MURRAY REGIONAL LEADERS UNITED ON WAY FORWARD For the first time in living memory, community leaders across the drought-ravaged Murray and southern Riverina region have united to develop a position on water, intended to show government a way to provide...