A Strong Voice for a Vibrant Region – Advocating on Behalf of Northern Victoria

Our member councils have 1100 kms of Murray River frontage - 40% of the river
Our region is home to over 60,000ha of unique RAMSAR listed wetlands
Our economy is driven by agriculture and food manufacturing
A Gross Regional Product of $10.3 billion
Our region is home to more than 161,000 people
Five Cross Border Towns
The MRGC region covers 47,193 km2 - 21% of Victoria

latest updates from the Murray River Group of Councils

Media Releases from the Murray River Group of Councils

Today’s announcement by Federal and Victorian energy Ministers that they will fund a critical new electricity transmission line in the region is a massive win for northern Victoria according to the Murray River Group of Councils. The Kerang Link project, also known as VNI-West, will see a new 500KV transmission network interconnector constructed between Victoria […]

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Tuesday, 11 October 2022 The Murray River Group of Councils has welcomed an updated report from Frontier Economics and Tim Cummins and Associates which clearly shows the impact of Basin Plan water recovery on communities across Northern Victoria. As water Ministers prepare to meet to discuss the Basin Plan, this timely report puts the focus […]

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Monday, 3 May 2021 Another Basin Plan Minister’s meeting, more disappointment and ongoing uncertainty for the communities of the Basin. That was the conclusion of the Murray River Group of Councils Chair, Cr Jason Modica after Ministers again failed to agree to plan for key Basin Plan projects that will deliver 605GL worth of environmental […]

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