GREATER Shepparton will host the 2026 Murray-Darling Association National Conference (MDNC). The announcement comes after the commencement of 81st Murray-Darling Association Annual Conference held in Griffith, NSW, on Thursday, October 2.
The annual conference is an opportunity for key leaders, including State and Federal Government Ministers and representatives, to come together to discuss topical issues affecting the Murray-Darling Basin water resources and communities.
The 2026 conference is scheduled for August 2026. With the Murray-Darling Basin Plan under review at the end of 2026, the MDNC will be a massive opportunity for local water advocates to make sure their voices are heard.
Greater Shepparton City Council (GSCC) is part of Region 2. Councillor Geoff Akers is the Region 2 Council representative.
“The Murray-Darling Association provides members with the opportunity to actively participate in informing water policy, and provides State and Federal Governments, the Murray-Darling Basin Authority and other agencies with an opportunity to access community consultation and perspectives via a comprehensive community network coverage,” said Cr Akers.
“The Murray-Darling Basin Plan is due for review at the end of 2026, so it will be timely to discuss these issues at the conference in August.”
Former GSCC Mayor, Geoff Dobson, is the current Chair and MDA Vice President.
“Greater Shepparton is proud to the be Chair of Region 2, which includes Moira Shire, Federation, and Murray River Council’s, to work collaboratively with other councils and stakeholders to ensure the sustainable management of our precious Basin resources,” said Mr Dobson.
