About MRGC

The Murray River Group of Councils is a local government advocacy group in northern Victoria comprising the Mayors and CEOs of six Victorian Councils – Mildura, Swan Hill, Gannawarra, Loddon, Campaspe and Moira.

Our six Councils have been working together in the interests of our northern Victorian region since 2007.

The Group advocates collectively to State and Federal decision makers, on issues of shared importance to the communities in the region.

Our member councils work collaboratively on behalf of our communities to promote regional priorities that support the long term prosperity and well-being of the region and the people who live there.

Over the years we have built a reputation as a reliable partner and a serious advocate for our residents.

Membership of the MRGC 2025

Members of the MRGC (Top Row from Left) Cr Dan Straub, 2025 Chair of the Murray River Group of Councils and Mayor of Loddon Shire; Lincoln Fitzgerald, CEO Loddon Shire; Cr Helen Healy, Mayor Mildura Rural City Council, Martin Hawson, CEO Mildura Rural City Council; 

(Middle Row from Left) Cr Stuart King, Mayor, Swan Hill Rural City Council, Scott Barber, CEO Swan Hill Rural City Council; Cr Garner Smith, Mayor, Gannawarra Shire Council, Geoff Rollinson, CEO Gannawarra Shire Council;

(Third Row from Left) Cr Daniel Mackrell, Mayor Campaspe Shire Council; Pauline Gordon, CEO Campaspe Shire Council; Graeme Emonson, Administrator, Moira Shire Council, Matthew Morgan, CEO Moira Shire Council. 

MRGC MEETINGS

The MRGC Mayors and CEOs meet quarterly in March, June, September and December in one of the member councils’ townships. These meetings provide a forum for strategic discussion and consideration of key issues and advocacy positions. They provide a mechanism for building, strengthening and maintaining relationships with each other and with key stakeholders.

Key stakeholders such as State and Federal politicians and public servants, Local Government partners or community representatives are invited to participate in meetings where their presence will facilitate discussion and further the Group’s advocacy priorities.

The Group operates in accordance with an agreed Terms of Reference that sets out the Murray River Group of Councils aims, purpose and governance and management arrangements. Read our Terms of Reference here

The CEOs meet in the alternate months to progress the work of the MRGC

If you are interested in more information about the meetings of the Group please contact the Executive Officer

Meetings Calendar

For 2025 the meetings schedule will be*: