LOCAL government stalwarts Neil Gorey and Ann Crowe are returning uncontested to Murray River Council (MRC).

Crs Gorey and Crowe will serve a second term on council, representing the main townships of Tooleybuc, Moulamein, Murray Downs and Barham in the Greater Wakool Ward.

The pair were first elected in 2017 following the amalgamation of Wakool and Murray shires.

Cr Alan Mathers has opted not ...