Publications
Below are PDF Downloadable copies of reports produced by RAMJO including strategies, plans, papers and Annual Performance Statements:
Beyond the Farm Gate
Water availability and impact on the rice economy and regional supply chains: Economic Impact Analysis
RAMJO prior year Annual Performance Statements:
2023-2024 Annual Performance Statement
2022-2023 Annual Performance Statement
2021-2022 Annual Performance Statement
2020-2021 Annual Performance Statement
Latest News From RAMJO
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 SunRice’s announcement that it is consulting with workers about voluntary redundancies and workforce changes across its...
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 Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) has condemned the Federal Government’s latest Murray-Darling Basin water...
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. The appointment strengthened RAMJO’s capacity to develop a clear, evidence-based submission reflecting the priorities of...
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 proving through the recruitment process that he was the best fit for our JO. Brett brings more than 40 years of local...
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 internal combustion cars, supported by both market trends and government incentives. On feature-for-feature comparisons, EVs...
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 changes carry significant economic consequences. While the immediate effects of reduced water are felt at the farm level,...
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; and, to improve water security for all water users. One of its three outcomes is productive and resilient water-dependent...
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 interactive map. EVenture Map combines EV charging station locations with a built-in local explorer, helping drivers turn every...
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 prepares its response to the 2026 Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review. RAMJO Chair Cr Ruth McRae OAM said the appointment will...
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 – recognising outstanding commitment to tourism excellence. Gold, silver and bronze awards were presented across 30 categories,...
Media Releases
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 acknowledges the concern and uncertainty many people in our community are feeling following the announcement regarding...
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 Shire Council has secured $150,000 in funding from Transport for NSW through the Safer Cities: Her Way 2 grant program to...
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 the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA), has said today that councils wanted to see a bigger commitment in the...
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 purchase of almost 86 billion litres of water in June 2026 at a cost of $430M to taxpayers. Leeton's Mayor, Cr George...
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 investment in the Sturt Highway after another devastating tragedy, with yesterday’s crash near Euroley claiming two lives and...
$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 NSW Sustainable Communities Program to support enabling infrastructure for Council's Affordable Housing Project at 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 2 of the Sustainable Communities Program, securing a combined $5.6 million investment in the region. To be delivered in...
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 to fund upgrades to the Sturt Highway, the key corridor required to deliver them safely. The taskforce has previously met...
Berrigan Shire Council lodges submission to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan 2026 Review
by Susan Escott | April 30, 2026 | Media Releases | 0 Comments
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...
Balranald Shire Council Mayor Condemns Water Buyback Profiteering as Communities Pay the Price
by Susan Escott | April 28, 2026 | Media Releases | 0 Comments
MEDIA RELEASE from Balranald Shire Council Balranald Shire Mayor, Cr Louie Zaffina, has expressed deep disappointment following reports that another major water entitlement holder has received tens of millions of dollars from the Federal Government under water buyback...