October 2025

Australia must act to protect food security

Governments are failing to prioritise ensuring the nation’s food security, even as the production of staple foods declines and the country becomes increasingly reliant on imports. The Murray Regional Strategy Group (MRSG), representing the NSW Murray Valley foodbowl, calls on consumers to understand the risks to local food production and pressure governments in its submission […]

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Why are environmentalists supporting policy that damages our rivers?

Environmental advocacy groups are being encouraged to “do their job” and advocate for genuine environmental protection ahead of playing politics and supporting ideology. The call comes from the Murray Regional Strategy Group, and follows concerns the environment movement is turning a blind eye to damage being caused by renewable projects. MRSG chair Geoff Moar said

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‘Not our responsibility’ is not the right answer

A community group is calling on bureaucracies to be more aware of cross-department issues and how they impact decision-making. The Murray Regional Strategy Group, representing community and farming organisations across the NSW Murray Valley, says recent events indicate there is insufficient collaboration between NSW Government departments, and as a result the state is suffering. After

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