Christmas / New Year closures

We will be closed for the Christmas New Year period from 4pm Wednesday 20 December 2023 and will reopen on Tuesday 2 January 2024 at 9am.

Bendigo Bank and WAW Banking services will be open on limited days during this period. Kerbside bin collection days will also change during the Christmas week. For emergencies, contact 1300 087 004.

Full details here.

Working Towards a Sustainable MRC

We're looking to streamline what assets we are ‘investing’ in to make and keep Murray River Council sustainable into the future.

Find out more.

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Parks and public spaces

Cemeteries

We have cemeteries in Moama, Mathoura, Barham, Tooleybuc and Moulamein.

Parks and playgrounds

Our playgrounds include adventure forts and themed parks that have different equipment and facilities. These are located in parks, recreation reserves and rural community halls.

Skate Parks

Skate parks are a great place to take your scooter, skateboard or inline blades. We have four in the local area, offering a safe and friendly environment for users to enjoy.

Swimming pools

Council owns and operates two outdoor swimming pools, located in Mathoura and Moama. There are also community-run pools in Moulamein and Koondrook.

Sport and recreation reserves

We have a number of recreation reserves across the footprint that form the heart of recreation and activity in our towns!

Botanic Gardens & Reserves

We have Botanic Gardens and Reserves maintained by dedicated committees in Moama and Barham.