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.
If you would like to contribute to our next newsletter, please email our Administration Officer, Susan Escott at susan.escott@ramjo.nsw.gov.au
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 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....
Say NO to Water Buy Backs
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 Water Buybacks. The...
Sunset Solar
The Sunset on Solar project aims to divert end of life solar panels from across southern NSW landfills for further processing. RAMJO member councils – Murray River, Griffith, Hay, Federation, Berrigan, Leeton and AlburyCity – are involved in the project which will...
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...
You Got This Mate
You Got This Mate is a dedicated website for rural men (young, old and everyone in between) which provides action-focussed tips and information to help men reach their best possible mental health. The site has been designed in close consultation with Rural Advisory...