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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Public amenity

Waste and water monitoring

We routinely check our water and waste facilities and report on pollution monitoring data.

Hoarding, squalor and unsanitary environments

Our officers can inspect and assist with domestic squalor conditions with concerns relating to general rubbish, decomposing food items, animal faeces, vermin, mould or similar.

Pests and vermin

Council officers can investigate complaints about vermin and pests and advise or direct landowners and occupiers to implement appropriate measures to address the concerns.

Local nuisances (air, noise, odour)

Our officers can investigate issues with noise, odours, air quality and other local nuisance complaints.

Arbovirus Surveillance and Mosquito Monitoring Program

Council is actively involved in mosquito management to help protect the community and visitors from mosquito-borne diseases.

Unattended property

The new Public Spaces Unattended Property laws create stronger incentives for people to take responsibility for their property in public. Find out what this means for you.