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Upgrade works commence at Moama Cemetery

Published on 27 January 2026

Upgrade works at Moama Cemetery will commence on 27 January 2026, with construction expected to be completed within approximately six weeks, weather permitting. The works will include the construction of a new lawn area, upgraded access roads, improvements to drainage and landscaping.

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Mathoura Recreation Reserve playground upgrade to begin

Published on 22 January 2026

Council will commence an upgrade of the Mathoura Recreation Reserve Playground from 29 January 2026, delivering a modern and inclusive play space for the community.

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Brad Farmer AM to attend Barham Australia Day Breakfast

Published on 14 January 2026

Council is pleased to welcome respected conservationist and Australia Day Ambassador Brad Farmer AM to the Barham Australia Day Breakfast.

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2026 Australia Day Award winners announced

Published on 14 January 2026

Moama’s Alexandra and Geoffrey Kent are Murray River Council’s joint Citizens of the Year as council this week announced its award recipients for 2026.

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Southern NSW urged to protect themselves against mosquito bites

Published on 13 January 2026

Communities across southern parts of NSW are being urged to protect themselves against mosquito bites following a probable case of Japanese encephalitis (JE), as well as detection of the virus in sentinel chickens.

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Niemur and Murray Streets intersection upgrade works begin

Published on 05 January 2026

Council will commence upgrade and renewal works at the corners of Niemur and Murray Streets Barham, fromMonday 5 January 2026.

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Irrigation upgrades to commence at Cook Street Road Reserve, Wakool

Published on 05 January 2026

Council will commence irrigation upgrade works along the Cook Street Road Reserve in Wakool from mid-January.

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Council meeting summary: December 2025

Published on 17 December 2025

A summary of some agenda items and resolutions from the December 2025 Council meeting.

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Draft Local Housing Strategy Revision on display

Published on 17 December 2025

Council has endorsed the Draft Local Housing Strategy (LHS) Revision for public exhibition and is inviting the community to have their say.

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Barham set to welcome its very own Blue Tree

Published on 04 December 2025

Barham will soon join communities across Australia in displaying a striking symbol of mental health awareness; a Blue Tree.
An initiative of the Barham Lions Club, with support from Murray River Council, the project will see the installation of a vibrant, blue-painted tree near the Barham Koondrook Bridge.

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Upgrade works commence at Moama Cemetery

Mathoura Recreation Reserve playground upgrade to begin

Brad Farmer AM to attend Barham Australia Day Breakfast

2026 Australia Day Award winners announced

Southern NSW urged to protect themselves against mosquito bites

Niemur and Murray Streets intersection upgrade works begin

Irrigation upgrades to commence at Cook Street Road Reserve, Wakool

Council meeting summary: December 2025

Draft Local Housing Strategy Revision on display

Barham set to welcome its very own Blue Tree

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