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Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation

 

 

 

Working Together for a Thriving, Resilient Riverina-Murray

 Creating Regional Equity and Advantage Through Collaboration and Integrity

Lake Talbot Sunset, Narrandera Shire Council – by Grant Hardwick

The Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) is a collaborative body that brings together twelve councils along the Murray and to the north to provide a united and local voice for our communities.

 

RAMJO’s Vision

A thriving and resilient Riverina-Murray region, built on collaboration, innovation and inclusive growth across social, environmental, and economic priorities:

Social Wellbeing

 

 

 

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Environmental Wellbeing

 

 

 

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Economic Wellbeing

 

 

 

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Member Councils

Map of RAMJO Councils popping out of map of NSW

The Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) has been proclaimed by the NSW State Government as a Body Corporate under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 and consists of the following twelve member councils. 

  • Albury City Council     
    population 58,317
  • Balranald Shire Council   
    population 2,219
  • Berrigan Shire Council 
    population 8,666
  • Edward River Council 
    population 8,411
  • Federation Council
    population 13,075
  • Griffith City Council
    population 27,340
  • Hay Shire Council
    population 2,899
  • Leeton Shire Council
    population 11,438
  • Murray River Council 
    population 13,562
  • Murrumbidgee Council 
    population 3,658
  • Narrandera Shire Council 
    population 5,687
  • Wentworth Shire Council 
    population 7,804
Albury City Council
Balranald Shire Council Logo
Berrigan Shire Council
Edward River Council
Federation Council
Griffith City Council
Leeton Shire Council
Murray River Council
Murrumbidgee Council
Narrandera Shire Council
Wentworth Shire Council Logo

 

 

Further information about our member and associate member councils can be found here

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RAMJO welcomes new Regional Resource Recovery Coordinator, Emma Avery

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Bin Trim

The Bin Trim program provides free help and support to NSW businesses to maximise recycling and...

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With more than 90 years of history in viticulture, the De Bortoli family knows wine making.But,...

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Electric vehicles have become much more affordable in Australia, with a growing range of models...

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Electric vehicle drivers across NSW can now discover local attractions while their car charges,...

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Long-term renewable electricity supply contract secured through Power Purchase Agreement.

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EV Drive Day at Mt Panorama

"A huge thank you to Central NSW Joint Organisation for the invite to a fabulous EV Drive Day last...

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The City Power Partnership in a free to access network that engages with councils throughout...

Energy and Sustainability Tool – Revolving Energy Funds

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

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Major Funding Win for Edward River with Two Key Projects Approved

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Sturt Highway ignored in Federal Budget despite renewable energy freight pressures

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Berrigan Shire Council lodges submission to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan 2026 Review

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Balranald Shire Council Mayor Condemns Water Buyback Profiteering as Communities Pay the Price

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Balranald Shire Council Mayor Says Confirmed $15 Million Water Buyback Highlights Growing Threat to Communities

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