School students could enjoy cheaper camps in the riverina city and Moyne Shire's northern cousins could enjoy the south-west's coastal facilities, under a sister shire arrangement.

Port Fairy council candidate Mick Wolfe said a "sister shire" relationship with a municipality like Mildura Rural City Council would allow for an exchange of ideas, equipment and cultural experience for both areas.

"They've got a lot of facilities there (Mildura) and they're a very active council," said Mr Wolfe, who has previously worked in the Mildura area as a police officer.

"I think a place like Mildura would look at the concept and say, 'hey, this has got some merit'." Mr Wolfe questioned the true value of Warrnambool City Council's relationship with the Japanese city of Miura, arguing a more localised arrangement could return tangible benefits for both areas.

Moyne Shire could send its Port Fairy-based dredge to Mildura for the city to use in its river harbour, he suggested.

"It would be built on a relationship of trust and good faith between the two councils and you can't lose."