Welcome to the Murray Shire Council
The Murray Shire is home to some 7,000 residents, covers 4,328km square and is almost totally surrounded by the mighty Murray River and its tributaries.
Murray Shire consistently ranks amongst the fastest growing Local Government Areas (LGA) in New South Wales. In 2009, Murray Shire grew to a population of 7,076, resulting in the third fastest population growth of any LGA in NSW. Murray Shire Council has established a reputation as an innovative Local Government authority, which is proactive in attracting new industry and developments.
The Shire's main township is Moama, which is usually paired with its Victorian neighbour, Echuca. Echuca-Moama is known as the Paddlesteamer capital of Australia and is ideally positioned on the NSW and Victorian border at the closet point of the Murray River to Melbourne. This perfect location provides for an area booming with tourism, industry, business development and new residents.
Mathoura, a small country town 40km north of Moama, still retains much of its unique outback heritage and is considered to be a gateway to Australia's largest red gum forest and waterways.
Murray Shire also has a number of small rural communities, including Bunnaloo, Caldwell and Womboota.
Enjoy browsing and learning more about our towns, our community and Council's services.
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Echuca-Moama Bridge Planning Study
The Victorian Minister for Roads and Ports announced in December 2007, that agreement in principle had been reached between the Campaspe and Murray Shires and the Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation (YYNAC), to further investigate the Mid - West route for a second Murray River crossing at Echuca-Moama.
The Mid - West route has the potential to provide an effective link between Warren Street and the Cobb Highway, crossing the Murray River downstream of the Echuca Caravan Park.
Informatin on the study is available from VicRoads
News
Proposed National Park - 9 February 2010
I take this opportunity to assure the Mathoura and Murray Shire community that Murray Shire Council is extremely concerned at the ramifications of the adoption by the State Government of the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) recommendations in relation to the red gum timber industry.
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PLEASE HELP US SAVE OUR FORESTS AND OUR TOWNS FROM NATIONAL PARKS - 8 February 2010
Dear Local Resident........can you please take the time to write a short letter, ask your friends and family to do the same, in relation to the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) recommendations regarding the turning of 107,000hectares of our Red Gum Forests into National Parks.
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2009 Powercor Australia Campaspe Murray Business Award Winners Announced - 13 November 2009
The winners of the 2009 Powercor Australia Campaspe Murray Business Awards were announced at a gala event held on Wednesday 11 November 2009 at the Rich River Golf Club Resort where the Business of the Year was presented to Echcua Locksmiths .
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What's on
The MEND Program - Free, Fun & Friendly Program to Help Kids Get Fitter, Healther & Happier! - 19 Oct 2009 - 30 Mar 2010
Free, fun and friendly program to help kids get fitter, healthier and happier!...
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Club Marine Southern 80 Ski Race - 12 Feb 2010 - 14 Feb 2010
The Club Marine Southern 80 is the world's largest ski race.
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Echuca-Moama Celtic Festival 2010 - 12 Mar 2010
ADVANCE NOTICE! The Echuca-Moama Celtic Festival - The Gathering of the Clans Dinner will be held on Friday 12 Mar...
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