Welcome to the Murrumbidgee Shire Council

A peaceful country atmosphere and tranquil lifestyle underpin the thriving agricultural communities that make up Murrumbidgee Shire.

The Shire has access to the services of a major regional centre, which provides hospital, medical and technical services, recreational and educational facilities to complement those services available in the Shire. The district is a safe, friendly, ambient locality where community spirit is evidenced by the achievements of volunteers from the many active clubs and associations.

Serviced by water from deep bores and the river, which gives the Shire its name, the district has developed around large scale irrigation farms. The introduction of the Coleambally Irrigation Scheme and development of the bore areas has led to the district being recognised as a leader in agricultural production techniques.

Coleambally, the newest town in New South Wales, in the South of the Shire plays a pivotal role as the administration, service and social centre of the Coleambally Irrigation Area. The town of Darlington Point was established in 1864 on a bend in the Murrumbidgee River where road and river traffic converged and serves as the administrative centre of the Shire.

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