13 October 2026 NSW COUNTRY MAYORS SEEK MORE DETAIL ON GRANT METHODOLOGY Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) Board and its 89 remote, rural and regional member Councils have asked that the NSW Grants’ Commission to provide more detail on their proposed Balanced...
Media Statement: Meeting with Minister Murray Watt Published on 09 October 2026 From Mayor Ashley Hall on behalf of Edward River Council I appreciated the opportunity to meet with Federal Water and Environment Minister Murray Watt on behalf of Council in Leeton this...
8 October 2026 COUNTRY MAYORS WELCOME NEW SHADOW MINISTER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, THANKS PREDECESSOR The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) Board have welcomed NSW Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP, to the role of NSW Shadow Minister for Local Government,...
Why #IrrigationMatters to every Australian – media release from NSW Irrigators Council 7 September 2026 The NSW Irrigators’ Council (NSWIC) has today launched #IrrigationMatters, a new statewide campaign highlighting the critical role irrigation plays in...
COUNTRY MAYORS WELCOME PROMISED INVESTMENT IN TOWN WATER The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) has welcomed today’s announcement by the NSW Opposition of a promise to invest $5 billion over ten years to address town water infrastructure in regional NSW. “About...
Councils launch Action Plan to secure water and sewerage services for regional NSW The peak body for NSW councils has today warned that without urgent action the delivery of safe, reliable and affordable water services to nearly 2 million people across the state could...
PM speaks to the Leaders of NSW Country Councils Australia’s Prime Minister, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP attended the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) dinner in Sydney last Thursday night. The Prime Minister was the Keynote speaker at the event and Members were...
Country Council Leaders Focus on Housing Housing was the core theme of the CMA meeting on Friday 28 August 2026 and is one of the priority concerns of the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) 89 Member Councils. Close to 160 members and guests attended the...
Statement from Edward River Council Councillors – Deniliquin Medical Centre Edward River Council’s nine councillors are united in their support of the resolution passed at this week’s Ordinary Council Meeting regarding the ongoing Deniliquin Medical...
‘Enough is enough’: NIC says at Bush Summit – media release from National Irrigators Council 27 August 2026, Dubbo NSW: The National Irrigators’ Council (NIC) sent a clear message at the National Bush Summit: ‘enough is enough’ of taking water away from farmers....
Strong response as Medical Centre EOI moves to assessment Published on 20 August 2026 Edward River Council has welcomed the response to its Expression of Interest (EOI) process for the future operation of the Deniliquin Medical Centre, with applications closing...
19 August 2026 New brand unites early learning services across the Murrumbidgee area Murrumbidgee Council has launched Murrumbidgee Early Learning, a new identity bringing together the area’s early childhood education services under one welcoming, family-focused...
Water policy must be on the food security menu – NSW Irrigators Council media release Australia’s food security strategy cannot ignore water as a critical input, according to irrigation industry leaders in Canberra attending the National Farmers’ Federation...
13 August 2026 BERRIGAN MAYOR DR JULIA CORNWELL MCKEAN REPRESENTS RAMJO AT NSW PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY Mayor Dr Julia Cornwell McKean was invited to represent the Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) at a NSW Parliamentary Inquiry examining government service...
Statement from Acting Mayor Kellie Crossley Edward River Council Response to SunRice redundancies in Deniliquin Edward River Council’s Statement on SunRice Redundancies in Deniliquin Today is a deeply disappointing day for our community following confirmation...
Deni CBD Prepares for Celebration of Ute Culture and Community Published on 13 August 2026 The Spirit of the Muster returns to Deniliquin on Wednesday 30 September, revving up the CBD with an impressive display of utes, live entertainment and activities for all ages....
Tourism Advisory Committee puts industry expertise at the table Published on 05 August 2026 Edward River Council has taken an important step towards strengthening the region’s visitor economy, establishing a new Tourism Advisory Committee that puts local...
Federation Compact Welcomed by NSW Country Mayors – Media Release – Country Mayors Association 26 July 2026 Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) Board and its 89 remote, rural and regional member Councils has welcomed the Labor National Conference’s...
MEDIA RELEASE 24 July 2026 – NSW COUNTRY MAYORS SLAM FEDERAL PLANS TO REDUCE DISASTER ASSISTANCE Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) Board and its 89 remote, rural and regional member Councils has slammed the Federal Government’s proposed changes to the...
Media Release from Edward River Council – Council commitment to accessible and sustainable healthcare services Edward River Council understands and acknowledges the concern and uncertainty many people in our community are feeling following the announcement...
