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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Riverina Murray News
Find below, articles and links to information regarding the latest projects RAMJO and its member councils are involved with and other items of interest to our member councils.
RAMJO says $430 million water buyback shows Basin communities are still being ignored
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
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
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...
RAMJO appoints specialist consultant to support 2026 Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review submission
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
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,...
RAMJO Councils shine at NSW Tourism Awards 2024
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 between our twelve finalists! Over two hundred award nominations were received this year, double that of previous years....
Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation Honoured at the Local Government Week Awards 2024
The Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) and seven other Joint Organisations (JO’s) and Regional Organisations of Councils (ROC’s), representing 65 local councils across NSW, have been recognised at the prestigious Local Government Week Awards 2024 for their...
Riverina and Murray Councils call for meaningful engagement and partnership in developing alternatives to water buy-backs.
On Friday 22 March 2024, representatives of the Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO), met with NSW Water Minister, the Hon. Rose Jackson, in Sydney. RAMJO Councils’ deep-held concerns about the potential impacts of further water buybacks on communities...
Super Fast Digital Connectivity Announced
Farrer MP Sussan Ley has announced a $1.2m agreement to super charge telecommunications for communities in and around Jerilderie, Coleambally and Darlington Point. Under the Federal Government’s Regional Connectivity Program (RCP), the project will add new ‘true...
Drought Assistance
All Council areas in RAMJO have been declared as “drought affected”. This means that individuals, farms and businesses who are experiencing hardship may be able to access support packages, such as the Farm Household Allowance (FHA).FHA is not only an opportunity to...