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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Animals

Pet microchipping and registration

Here you'll find information on pet microchipping and registration.

Missing pets

If you’re having trouble finding your little loved one, there are a number of things you can do to help get them back home.

Your responsibilities as a pet owner

An important part of being an owner of a companion animal is to ensure your pets are kept safe and don't create a nuisance. Find out more here.

Problem animals

Find out what to do if you want to report a problem animal or you've found a stray pet.

Local wildlife

Find out who to call if you find injured wildlife, have a run-in with a snake or want some handy tips for magpie swooping season.

Stray livestock

Council rangers can assist with containing stock straying on public land.

Off-leash exercise areas

We've got a number of places you can exercise your pet off-leash across the council area.