Opinion

Police strike shames Victorian Government

TWO police, their first week on the job, were sent on a routine call in Kyabram and ended up cowering behind their car after a man armed with a rifle tried to shoot them. When four young men from Echuca died in a Pyalong car crash, the female...

Riverine Herald

16 Dec 2019

Opinion

An ode to a giant yellow bird and a giant of education

I AM obsessed with the creations of Jim Henson. From his original program Sam and Friends in the 1950s, the world has witnessed some incredible creativity through all his work. But it was – and is – the Muppets that took Henson, his art...

Andrew Johnston

12 Dec 2019

Opinion

Grey nomad blown away by ERH service

WE ARE ‘grey nomads’ living on the road and visiting the Campaspe Shire to attend the 2019 National Rally and AGM of the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) at the Elmore Field Day site. It commenced on Sunday, October 20...

Riverine Herald

31 Oct 2019

Opinion

Grey nomad blown away by ERH service

Riverine Herald

31 Oct 2019

Opinion

‘Little to be proud of’ - Letters to the editor

Stuart Hipwell, Wunghnu I SEE the NSW Nationals are looking for slogans to use on bumper stickers to boost their recognition. Might I suggest ‘Little to be Proud of’, which reflects what country people think of the Basin Plan the party which...

Riverine Herald

18 Oct 2019

Opinion

Playing with dynamite - Letters to the editor

Angus Macneil AM, Green Park Pastoral Co, Rand NSW SOME historical facts seem to be missing from debate around the Murray Darling Basin Plan and the local impact on irrigation farmers in southern NSW. Many throwing themselves into this issue forget...

Riverine Herald

17 Oct 2019

Opinion

Where has the old port gone? - Letters to the editor

Ian Malcolm, Vermont, Victoria OH Campaspe Shire, what have you allowed to happen to the old Port area? We have been regular, although not that frequent, visitors to the Echuca Old Port area for more than 30 years. On our latest visit, early October...

Riverine Herald

16 Oct 2019

Opinion

Please explain, Senator - Letters to the editor

Val McWhae, Barham JUST recently, Senator Perin Davey, from Deniliquin, gave her first speech in parliament. I watched the speech and noted a quiver in her voice and what appeared to be a genuine commitment to the rural areas she represents. She...

Riverine Herald

15 Oct 2019

Opinion

HOMELESSNESS: It is here and now, on our doorsteps

OPINION: I’VE never been personally touched by homelessness. Never in my 25 years have I worried where I’ll sleep at night. How I’ll stay warm. Whether I’ll even have a roof over my head. But just 40 minutes with local couple Tony and...

Charmayne Allison

09 Aug 2019

Opinion

Broccoli is our next big thing

‘‘Greater Shepparton is a place where business is growing, and the emerging success story is horticulture.’’

Country News

07 Aug 2019

Opinion

Time for action

If you are to listen to the politicians, the problems with the Barmah Choke have just occurred in the last irrigation season.

Country News

07 Aug 2019

Opinion

Listening to our neighbour, knowing we are with God

NONE of us has a smooth journey through life. We all hit potholes or bumps on our travels, and it is important to consider the best way to deal with our ups and downs.

Riverine Herald

26 Jul 2019

Opinion

Actually, what is love to all of us?

LOVE is a word that is so readily thrown around.

Riverine Herald

20 Jul 2019

Opinion

Divide and rule just conquers everyone

RECENTLY I was privileged to attend the inaugural ‘Big Freeze Echuca-Moama’ to raise funds to fight MND.

Riverine Herald

13 Jul 2019

Opinion

OPINION: Andrew Johnston

KYABRAM footy is all about breaking records.

Andrew Johnston

10 Jul 2019

Opinion

It’s a good read, over and over...

I RECENTLY had the chance to enjoy a few days away and after putting our boys to bed one night I opened up a book that I’d read before.

Riverine Herald

06 Jul 2019

Opinion

Twenty cents tips the scales — just ask Christ about it

TWENTY cents doesn’t seem like much—something you could probably find on the street if you walked a couple of blocks.

Riverine Herald

29 Jun 2019

Opinion

How you can relate to God

FOR many years, many in the western world thought Christianity was a contractual arrangement where a person lived a holy, chaste and moral life and, in exchange, God would grant you a place in heaven.

Riverine Herald

22 Jun 2019