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Walsh calls for exemptions for Northern Victorians as border closes

WITH Victoria now cut off from the rest of Australia, Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh said the government must immediately introduce an exemption for all of northern Victoria. “If (Premier Dan) Andrews does not act immediately to put...

Riverine Herald

07 Jul 2020

Sport

Echuca juniors return to training

ECHUCA’S junior footballers returned to the training track last month as preparations for a modified season continued. The club looks set to field teams in the GVL, GCJFL and SDJFL. Photos: Cath Grey

Riverine Herald

05 Jul 2020

Sport

Croquet report | July 3

Echuca Moama Echuca Moama was out on the courts on Monday and what a beautiful day it was. Everyone is getting back into the swing of playing croquet again. Monday started off very cold with a frost then it turned out to be a very enjoyable day with...

Riverine Herald

03 Jul 2020

Sport

GCJFL to play, but no return date yet

GOULBURN Campaspe Junior Football League has announced it will return with a season, although it is yet to confirm a starting date. The league is now in discussions with its 12 affiliated clubs to establish how many teams will be competing, with...

Riverine Herald

02 Jul 2020

Lifestyle

Good golly, Miss Molly would sure like to be crowned Echuca’s top dog

MOLLY the Siberian Husky is only a nine-month-old pup but she’s lived more than most nine-year-old dogs.

Riverine Herald

02 Jul 2020

News

Cohuna customer service centre opens July 1

GANNAWARRA Shire Council’s Cohuna Customer Service Centre will reopen to the public for over-the-counter service only on Wednesday, July 1.

Riverine Herald

01 Jul 2020

Sport

Bowls report | July 1

Lockington The perfect weather continues for the Wednesday game of scrounge. Bowlers were treated to pristine conditions with a true running fifteen second green resulting in some exceptional bowling on the day. The actual scoring was possibly the...

Riverine Herald

01 Jul 2020

Sport

Best Battles | LBU fall short, Leitchville-Gunbower inaccurate

Colbinabbin v Lockington Bamawm United 2019 qualifying final at Gunbower Recreation Reserve Colbinabbin 20.9 (129) def. LBU 15.10 (100) At quarter-time during last year’s qualifying final, LBU looked set to book their place in the second...

Riverine Herald

30 Jun 2020

Opinion

The Easter message is a year-round message | Crossroads

SOMETIMES when working as a priest, one has certain weeks when called upon to liturgically lead a great number of funerals. Of course this involves many people. The loved ones of the deceased, friends and acquaintances who have walked the journey of...

Riverine Herald

30 Jun 2020

Sport

R U OK? launches sport campaign

R U OK? has launched a campaign to equip community coaches with resources and tips to ensure all members of their sporting community feel safe and supported. The ‘Hey Sport, R U OK?’ campaign is backed by QBE Foundation and promotes an R...

Riverine Herald

30 Jun 2020

Sport

Gwenda Johnstone has a Blonde’s Day Out at Wangaratta

IT’S ALWAYS hard to watch when you’re not there. Even harder when you want to shout at your horse to get a move on. But as the field rounded the turn into the home straight at the Wangaratta races on Monday Gwenda Johnstone almost got up...

Riverine Herald

30 Jun 2020

News

Leitchville and Cohuna libraries to open July 1

GANNAWARRA Library Service’s branches at Cohuna and Leitchville will reopen for borrowing purposes only from Wednesday, July 1. Library branches have been closed to the public since late March to stop the spread of COVID-19 with a click and...

Riverine Herald

29 Jun 2020

Sport

Croquet report | June 26

Rich River With cold mornings and sunny days, Rich River Croquet Club members are enjoying their time on the courts, albeit in smaller groups. On Thursday morning of last week, 10 members played golf croquet singles. Two players won all three of...

Riverine Herald

26 Jun 2020

News

Council asks for public comment on governance rules

CAMPASPE Shire Council is seeking public comment after it endorsed its Draft Governance Rules at Tuesday’s meeting. Mayor Adrian Weston said the rules had been redrafted in line with the new Local Government Act which came into effect on March 24...

Riverine Herald

26 Jun 2020

News

Campaspe Shire adopts 2020-21 budget

CAMPASPE Shire Council has adopted its 2020-21 budget at last week’s council meeting following public submissions and hearings. Mayor Adrian Weston said the budget was the organisation’s leading financial blueprint for the delivery of...

Riverine Herald

25 Jun 2020

News

Gunbower Lions Park set for a facelift

THE Gunbower Lions Park is set for a facelift thanks to a $320,000 grant from the Victorian Government. This funding will deliver targeted improvements, complementing a planned upgrade to the park to include recreational water access to Gunbower...

Riverine Herald

25 Jun 2020

Sport

Running Sisters | Georgie Kennedy

GEORGIE Kennedy is a physiotherapist and knows from personal and professional experience that running has a multitude of benefits. It has proven to be a great activity for the 41-year-old during the COVID-19 restrictions. Although, Georgie thinks...

Riverine Herald

25 Jun 2020

Sport

Clubs react to the cancellation of football and netball

WHILE the decision seemed inevitable following the changes to the Victorian Government’s coronavirus restrictions, the news of football and netball being cancelled at senior level has still come as a shock. Local clubs have received the news that...

Riverine Herald

25 Jun 2020