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 eleven 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

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 eleven 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
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

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

Member Councils

Currently Funded Projects

Disaster Resilience

Joint Organisation Net Zero (JONZA)

Regional Resource Recovery

Procurement

Water Loss Management

Latest News

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

by admin | February 23, 2026 | Media Releases | 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...

Regional prosperity should not be a zero-sum game – RAMJO councils express concerns over competitive nature of Round One of the Sustainable Communities Program

by admin | March 28, 2025 | Media Releases | 0 Comments

The Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) today voiced concerns regarding initial funding allocations under the Federal Governments Sustainable Communities Program, which is seeing fierce competition for a limited pool of $15 million in...

New Advocacy Group to Improve the Riverina-Murray’s Digital Connectivity

by admin | January 7, 2025 | Media Releases | 0 Comments

Advocacy for digital connectivity is set to be more coordinated and cohesive across all levels of government in the Riverina Murray with the formation of a new advocacy group under the umbrella of the Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO)....

Say NO to Water Buy Backs

by admin | December 9, 2024 | Media Releases | 0 Comments

Say NO to Water Buy-Backs Helen Dalton MP, Member for Murray is seeking support to Say NO to Water Buy-Backs via a petition. This petition aims to protect regional and remote communities from the potentially devastating impacts of Commonwealth...

Riverina and Murray Councils call for meaningful engagement and partnership in developing alternatives to water buy-backs.

by admin | March 28, 2024 | Media Releases | 0 Comments

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...

Committed Support Needed for Rural and Regional Health

by admin | March 7, 2023 | Media Releases | 0 Comments

Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) welcomed the promise by the NSW Liberal National Coalition, the Hon. Paul Toole, Deputy Premier and Bronnie Taylor, Minister for Regional Health, to continue with a dedicated Minister for Regional...

“What’s Yours is Yours” RAMJO Councils push back on NSW Government on accounting for RFS assets

by admin | November 11, 2022 | Media Releases | 0 Comments

RAMJO Councils are incensed but not surprised after receiving qualified audit opinions from the NSW Audit Office for refusing to account for Rural Fire Services (RFS) mobile assets or “red fleet” in their annual financial statements, calling it the...

New Freight Transport Plan to Keep Our Region Going

by admin | October 19, 2021 | Media Releases | 0 Comments

A new Regional Freight Transport Plan identifying key priority road infrastructure projects and strategies for completion has been developed for the southern Riverina and Murray areas of NSW. In announcing the outlined strategies to coincide with...

Murray Darling Basin Partnership Boost

by admin | October 19, 2021 | Media Releases | 0 Comments

A new partnership has strengthened the case for a cooperative research centre focussed on solving one of Australia’s most complex and challenging issues - a sustainable Murray-Darling Basin. The Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation of 11 NSW...

United View on Water Management Options Well Received

by admin | October 19, 2021 | Media Releases | 0 Comments

A unique water discussion paper, over a year in the making, was released to the public on Monday and has already attracted the attention of Environment Minister Sussan Ley for its positive, solutions-based approach to water management of the...

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 garbage and recycling trucks, recycling centres and landfills. Batteries, both loose (AA, AAA, button...

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 upfront cost too. If your business has a fleet of at least 3 vehicles, you may be eligible to claim...

Charging Ahead – Electric Vehicle Summit and Drive Day, Griffith NSW

by admin | February 3, 2025 | JONZA News | 0 Comments

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 between our twelve finalists! Over two hundred award nominations were received this year, double that...

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 group facilitating a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 13 regional councils in New South Wales....

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 Regional Council in an EV with Steve Croxon Griffith City Council's Fleet Manager and checking out...

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 Councils. This shared file will be used as a resource library for member councils to view as and when the...

Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation

Working Together for a Thriving, Resilient Riverina-Murray

Creating Regional Equity and Advantage Through Collaboration and Integrity

RAMJO’s Vision

Social Wellbeing

Environmental Wellbeing

Economic Wellbeing

Member Councils

Currently Funded Projects

Disaster Resilience

Joint Organisation Net Zero (JONZA)

Regional Resource Recovery

Procurement

Water Loss Management

Latest News

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

Regional prosperity should not be a zero-sum game – RAMJO councils express concerns over competitive nature of Round One of the Sustainable Communities Program

New Advocacy Group to Improve the Riverina-Murray’s Digital Connectivity

Say NO to Water Buy Backs

Riverina and Murray Councils call for meaningful engagement and partnership in developing alternatives to water buy-backs.

Committed Support Needed for Rural and Regional Health

“What’s Yours is Yours” RAMJO Councils push back on NSW Government on accounting for RFS assets

New Freight Transport Plan to Keep Our Region Going

Murray Darling Basin Partnership Boost

United View on Water Management Options Well Received

Never Bin a Battery

Charging Ahead – Electric Vehicle Summit and Drive Day, Griffith NSW

Charging Ahead – Electric Vehicle Summit and Drive Day, Griffith NSW

RAMJO Councils shine at NSW Tourism Awards 2024

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

EV Drive Day at Mt Panorama

Energy and Sustainability – MS Teams shared files

Energy and Sustainability Networks – City Power Partnership

Energy and Sustainability Tool – Revolving Energy Funds

Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation Honoured at the Local Government Week Awards 2024

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