News Gallery | Life around the lake By McPherson Media Group Dec 26, 2025 A Kookaburra stares down the lens. Photo by Rene Martens Benalla photographer and regular Country News contributor Rene Martens has captured the life around Lake Benalla. Standing tall, a heron cools its feet. Photo by Rene Martens Summer flowers are coming up across the lake. Photo by Rene Martens Mr Martens says he has seen a turtle hang out on this stick before. Photo by Rene Martens Rene Martens says this family of Willy Wagtails won’t stay for long, but for now they perch on a branch around the lake. Photo by Rene Martens Related Stories News Top achievers honouredMoama Anglican Grammar School celebrated another year of excellence in education during its end-of-year presentation assemblies. By Lua Ikenasio News Council backs controversial carp virus planCouncil supports strategy to tackle invasive carp, but concerns about aftermath linger. By Ryan Bellingham News Riders bring joy to RochesterThe Red Knights Motorcycle Club came together on Saturday, December 6 for its annual toy drive. By Lua Ikenasio News Sustainability initiative supports campers, protects natureSkip bins in high-use locations manage waste in Campaspe over the holidays. By Ryan Bellingham Newsletter Delivered Monday, Wednesday & Friday Subscribe to Newsletter Most Popular Police & Court Brawl chaos: woman left in coma after she was hit by car Opinion Jaci can’t build a gingerbread house News Cobb Haven invaded by fairy grass News CFA equipment failures spark safety concerns for firefighters News Twin Rivers Specialist School spreads joy with inclusive Christmas concert
News Top achievers honouredMoama Anglican Grammar School celebrated another year of excellence in education during its end-of-year presentation assemblies. By Lua Ikenasio
News Council backs controversial carp virus planCouncil supports strategy to tackle invasive carp, but concerns about aftermath linger. By Ryan Bellingham
News Riders bring joy to RochesterThe Red Knights Motorcycle Club came together on Saturday, December 6 for its annual toy drive. By Lua Ikenasio
News Sustainability initiative supports campers, protects natureSkip bins in high-use locations manage waste in Campaspe over the holidays. By Ryan Bellingham