The Mayors of the seven Councils representing Victoria’s Murray-Darling Basin irrigation communities, have today joined forces to urgently call on the Victorian Government to pause, and rethink its approach to the Basin Sustainable Communities Fund. Download PDF of the Media Release Here  In a united stand, the Murray River Group of Councils (MRGC) and Greater […]

Friday, 6 February 2026 Download PDF Version The Murray Darling Basin Authority yesterday released the 2026 Murray Darling Basin Plan Review, Discussion Paper. The Basin Plan Review will shape the river’s future for decades and Murray River Group of Councils is calling on communities, landholders, businesses and industry stakeholders to have their say. Murray River […]

11 December 2025 The Murray River Group of Councils (MRGC) is pleased to announce Swan Hill Rural City Council’s Mayor, Cr Stuart King as its Chairperson for 2026. The appointment was confirmed at the Group’s meeting held in Kerang on Monday, 8 December, hosted at the impressive new Glasshouse venue. Outgoing Chair and Loddon Shire […]

1 July 2025 The Murray River Group of Councils (MRGC) has continued its strong advocacy on behalf of northern Victorian communities in taking its message to Canberra last week, with seven motions to the National General Assembly of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) supported by delegates. Download the Release Here  MRGC Chair, Cr Dan […]