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...
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...
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...
Media Release from Leeton Shire Council – Leeton Shire Council Secures $150,000 to Identify Improvements in Night-time Safety in the CBD Leeton Shire Council has secured $150,000 in funding from Transport for NSW through the Safer Cities: Her Way 2 grant program...
Media release from Country Mayors Association of NSW IN – Country Mayors ask about their fair share of the Budget Mayor Rick Firman OAM, Chairman of the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA), has said today that councils wanted to see a bigger commitment in...
MEDIA RELEASE from Leeton Shire Council The Federal Government has dealt another blow to the southern New South Wales food-bowl with its latest purchase of almost 86 billion litres of water in June 2026 at a cost of $430M to taxpayers. Leeton’s Mayor, Cr George...
MEDIA RELEASE From the desk of the Chair Sturt Highway Taskforce The Sturt Highway Taskforce is once again pleading for urgent and meaningful investment in the Sturt Highway after another devastating tragedy, with yesterday’s crash near Euroley claiming two lives and...
MEDIA RELEASE from Leeton Shire Council Leeton Shire Council is pleased to announce it has secured $5.192 million in funding through Round 2 of the NSW Sustainable Communities Program to support enabling infrastructure for Council’s Affordable Housing Project at...
MEDIA RELEASE from Edward River Council Edward River Council is celebrating a major funding success, with two priority projects approved under Round 2 of the Sustainable Communities Program, securing a combined $5.6 million investment in the region. To be delivered in...
The Sturt Highway Taskforce has expressed frustration that the 2026–27 Federal Budget invests billions in renewable energy projects, while failing to fund upgrades to the Sturt Highway, the key corridor required to deliver them safely. The taskforce has previously met...
MEDIA RELEASE from Berrigan Shire Council At its Extraordinary Council Meeting, held yesterday, 29 April, Berrigan Shire Council has endorsed to lodge a detailed submission to the Murray–Darling Basin Plan 2026 Review. The submission calls for a fundamental shift in...
