RAMJO Newsletter

We have introduced a newsletter to keep our members and stakeholders informed of important news and updates from our Member and Associate Councils, State Government and other stakeholders as well as happenings in our region.

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SunRice job cutbacks show real cost of water buybacks

by Susan Escott | July 9, 2026 | Riverina Murray News | 0 Comments

MEDIA RELEASE - SunRice job cutbacks show real cost of water buybacks The Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation has expressed deep concern at...

RAMJO says $430 million water buyback shows Basin communities are still being ignored

by Susan Escott | June 21, 2026 | Riverina Murray News | 0 Comments

MEDIA RELEASE For immediate release | 21 June 2026 RAMJO says $430 million water buyback shows Basin communities are still being ignored The...

Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) Plan Review 2026

by Susan Escott | June 1, 2026 | Riverina Murray News | 0 Comments

RAMJO appointed Claire Miller Consulting to provide research and submission support for our response to the 2026 Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review....

RAMJO welcomes Mr Brett Stonestreet PSM as Executive Officer

by Susan Escott | May 15, 2026 | Riverina Murray News | 0 Comments

RAMJO are pleased to welcome Brett Stonestreet as the RAMJO Executive Officer. Brett has been Interim Executive Officer since October 2025, before...

Beyond the Farm Gate: Water availability and impact on the rice economy and regional supply chains economic impact analysis undertaken for Riverina & Murray Joint Organisation

by Susan Escott | May 7, 2026 | Riverina Murray News | 0 Comments

Water availability across the Murray–Darling Basin is changing, and for irrigation-dependent communities such as Leeton and Edward River, these...

Murray-Darling Basin Plan 2026 Review Submission

by Susan Escott | May 1, 2026 | Riverina Murray News | 0 Comments

Two of the Basin Plan’s four overarching objectives are to optimise the social, economic and environmental use of water in the national interest;...

RAMJO appoints specialist consultant to support 2026 Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review submission

by admin | February 23, 2026 | Riverina Murray News | 0 Comments

The Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) has appointed Claire Miller Consulting to provide research and submission support as RAMJO...

RAMJO Councils once again win at the NSW Tourism Awards 2025

by Susan Escott | December 18, 2025 | Riverina Murray News | 0 Comments

The winners of the 2025 NSW Tourism Awards were announced at the NSW Tourism Gala celebration at Waterview in Bicentennial Park, Sydney –...

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...

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),...

Regional Waste Group Tour Albury / Wodonga

by Susan Escott | May 29, 2026 | Resource Recovery News | 0 Comments

At the end of May, the Combined Councils Waste Group (both past Murray and Riverina groups) met in Albury for their quarterly in person meeting. ...

Never Bin a Battery

by admin | March 17, 2026 | Resource Recovery News | 0 Comments

With the increase of electronic items containing embedded batteries, there has been an increase in reported battery-related fires which occur in...

RAMJO welcomes new Regional Resource Recovery Coordinator, Emma Avery

by admin | December 1, 2025 | Resource Recovery News | 0 Comments

RAMJO welcomes Emma Avery as our new Coordinator for our Regional Resource Recovery programs. RAMJO’s EPA Funded resource recovery programs...

Moama’s The Green Pipe Recognised for Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing

by admin | November 10, 2021 | Resource Recovery News | 0 Comments

The Green Pipe manufactures pipe made from 100 per cent recycled plastic – almost entirely from household collected post-consumer milk and orange...

Combining maggots and robotics in commercial waste reduction

by admin | August 5, 2021 | Resource Recovery News | 0 Comments

One of RAMJO Murray Waste Group’s councils, AlburyCity, is combining maggots and robotic technology to manage commercially generated food waste. As...

Tips to reduce food waste in business

by admin | July 1, 2021 | Resource Recovery News | 0 Comments

Did you know NSW food businesses throw away over 30 per cent of their food? Have you thought about how you can order and store food smarter?...

Bin Trim

by admin | May 20, 2021 | Resource Recovery News | 0 Comments

The Bin Trim program provides free help and support to NSW businesses to maximise recycling and minimise waste to landfill. It also helps save time...

Riverina’s De Bortoli Wines on a mission to be a zero waste wine company

by admin | May 11, 2021 | Resource Recovery News | 0 Comments

With more than 90 years of history in viticulture, the De Bortoli family knows wine making.But, what many of their consumers may not realise, is...

Federation Compact welcomed by NSW Country Mayors

by Susan Escott | July 26, 2026 | Media Releases | 0 Comments

Federation Compact Welcomed by NSW Country Mayors - Media Release - Country Mayors Association 26 July 2026 Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA)...

NSW Country Mayors slam Federal plans to reduce disaster assistance

by Susan Escott | July 24, 2026 | Media Releases | 0 Comments

MEDIA RELEASE 24 July 2026 - NSW COUNTRY MAYORS SLAM FEDERAL PLANS TO REDUCE DISASTER ASSISTANCE Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) Board and...

Council commitment to accessible and sustainable healthcare services

by Susan Escott | July 9, 2026 | Media Releases | 0 Comments

Media Release from Edward River Council - Council commitment to accessible and sustainable healthcare services Edward River Council understands and...

Leeton Shire Council Secures $150,000 to Identify Improvements in Night-time Safety in the CBD

by Susan Escott | July 7, 2026 | Media Releases | 0 Comments

Media Release from Leeton Shire Council - Leeton Shire Council Secures $150,000 to Identify Improvements in Night-time Safety in the CBD Leeton...

Country Mayors ask about their fair share of the Budget

by Susan Escott | June 25, 2026 | Media Releases | 0 Comments

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...

Leeton Shire Council Calls for Prime Minister Intervention in Basin Plan Buybacks

by Susan Escott | June 24, 2026 | Media Releases | 0 Comments

MEDIA RELEASE from Leeton Shire Council The Federal Government has dealt another blow to the southern New South Wales food-bowl with its latest...

Sturt Highway Taskforce pleads for urgent action following Euroley tragedy

by Susan Escott | June 23, 2026 | Media Releases | 0 Comments

MEDIA RELEASE From the desk of the Chair Sturt Highway Taskforce The Sturt Highway Taskforce is once again pleading for urgent and meaningful...

$5.192 Million Funding Boost to Help Deliver Affordable Housing in Leeton

by Susan Escott | June 16, 2026 | Media Releases | 0 Comments

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...

Major Funding Win for Edward River with Two Key Projects Approved

by Susan Escott | June 11, 2026 | Media Releases | 0 Comments

MEDIA RELEASE from Edward River Council Edward River Council is celebrating a major funding success, with two priority projects approved under Round...

Sturt Highway ignored in Federal Budget despite renewable energy freight pressures

by Susan Escott | May 18, 2026 | Media Releases | 0 Comments

The Sturt Highway Taskforce has expressed frustration that the 2026–27 Federal Budget invests billions in renewable energy projects, while failing...

Let’s DriVE – all you need to hit the road in an EV

by admin | May 12, 2026 | JONZA News | 0 Comments

Electric vehicles have become much more affordable in Australia, with a growing range of models now priced competitively against traditional...

NSW’s First EV Travel Map Launches: Charge, Scan, Explore: EVenture Map

by admin | April 21, 2026 | JONZA News | 0 Comments

Electric vehicle drivers across NSW can now discover local attractions while their car charges, thanks to the launch of a first-of-its-kind...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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