News Cross-border police plan to stop crims escaping justice ECHUCA police say a cross-border partnership with NSW will stop criminals using the Murray River as an escape plan. Echuca’s Senior Sergeant Mick Carroll said police faced confusing cross-border challenges when it came to criminal activity... Ivy Jensen 2 hours ago 2 hours ago
News Mathoura farmers cop 40 per cent council rate increase A MATHOURA farmer has slammed Murray River Council for increasing her rates by 40 per cent under a new rating structure adopted on Tuesday. Anna McGuinness 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
News Mathoura farmers cop 40 per cent council rate increase A MATHOURA farmer has slammed Murray River Council for increasing her rates by 40 per cent under a new rating structure adopted on Tuesday. Anna McGuinness 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
News Hunt for new C4EM boss begins THE search for a new chief executive for the Committee for Echuca Moama has begun. The position became vacant following the resignation of Nina O’Brien in early June. Chairperson Geoff Kelly said there had been strong early interest in the position... Andrew Johnston 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
News Swimmers brave the mighty Murray for the biggest of freezes SEVEN Echuca-Moama mates have braved 9°C temperatures, swimming in the Murray River for FightMND’s Big Freeze, raising critical funds to help find a treatment and cure for motor neurone disease. Last month, on June 8, Moama’s Trav Hore joined... Andrew Johnston 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
Lifestyle Is your dog Echuca-Moama’s top dog? Is your pooch the envy of everyone – and the one who gets all the attention at the park? Think your pup has what it takes to strut it out on the dogwalk? Enter here! Riverine Herald 02 Jun 2020 02 Jun 2020
News Minor earthquake in Lockington RESIDENTS of Lockington may have felt a slight tremor in recent weeks. A minor earthquake, measuring at 2.6 hit 10km south west of the town on June 17. According to Geoscience Australia’s senior seismologist Hugh Glanville, this was far from an... Andrew Johnston 3 hours ago 3 hours ago
News Young retirees continue to move to Echuca RETIREES are flocking to Echuca-Moama in droves. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, vacant land sold by Charles L King First National is being snapped up at a record rate according to chief executive Ray Ellis. “First National Charles L King... Brayden May 4 hours ago 4 hours ago
News Watch out Echuca-Moama: Johnno’s army is now racing virtually JOHNNO’S Run, the annual fundraiser for Community Living and Respite Service, is about bringing people together this year during a time when people have never been further apart. It’s not about raising as much money as possible, or recording... Daneka Hill 2 hours ago 2 hours ago
News Rochester Salvos replace some of Echuca tradie’s stolen tools AN ECHUCA tradie’s faith in humanity has been restored after Rochester Salvation Army donated about $1000 in tools to replace some of his stolen equipment. Ivy Jensen 8 hours ago 8 hours ago
Shop Local Local greengrocer extends business out to Cohuna, Ky and Tongala There is a small shop in Echuca which specialises in selling some of the best farm produce in the world - our own. Daneka Hill 6 hours ago 6 hours ago
News Service heaters and fireplaces to avoid house fires, CFA warns THE CFA is urging Echuca homeowners to service wood heaters, open fireplaces and chimneys regularly to avoid a house fire. Ivy Jensen 5 hours ago 5 hours ago
News 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 5 hours ago 5 hours ago
News Give a cat a home: Hazel BEHIND these Hazel eyes is a beautiful cat looking for a new place to call her own. This sweet young lady is a one-year-old domestic short hair who would give anything to laze about on something soft and comfy. She has a lot of love to give and... Alex Gretgrix 30 Jun 2020 30 Jun 2020
Breaking News NSW bans hotspot residents MELBOURNE hotspot travellers are no longer welcome in Moama. It comes after the NSW Government announced a ban on residents from inner city hotspots from entering the state. People who breach the rules could be issued with an $11,000 fine or... Andrew Johnston 01 Jul 2020 01 Jul 2020
News Hotspot residents holidaying in Echuca-Moama as COVID-19 cases climb PEOPLE from Melbourne hotspots are travelling to Echuca-Moama, sparking concerns a COVID-19 outbreak in the twin towns is imminent. Ivy Jensen 30 Jun 2020 30 Jun 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 01 Jul 2020
Shop Local Can’t get any better than Echuca Betta Home Living WITH a motto such as “Go local, that’s Betta”, you know Echuca Betta Home Living is serious about supporting the twin towns. And store manager Anthony Fragiacomo said he was just as passionate about keeping community spirit alive... Anna McGuinness 01 Jul 2020 01 Jul 2020
News Rushworth man suffers injuries in Shepparton police cell while resisting restraint A man suffered three fractured ribs and a collapsed lung while resisting restraint by police in custody in Shepparton late last month. Liz Mellino 12 Jun 2020 12 Jun 2020
News Teenagers airlifted to Melbourne after motorbike accident near Wharparilla POLICE and paramedics were on the scene of a motorbike accident at Wharparilla yesterday afternoon. Riverine Herald 28 Jun 2020 28 Jun 2020
News Campaspe records fifth COVID-19 case CAMPASPE Shire has recorded its fifth coronavirus case. It is one of 12 new COVID-19 cases in Victoria overnight, bringing the state’s total to 1732. Ivy Jensen 15 Jun 2020 15 Jun 2020
News Major cannabis operation found in Rochester drug bust HUNDREDS of thousands of dollars’ worth of cannabis has been found in a drug bust in Rochester this morning. Ivy Jensen 16 Jun 2020 16 Jun 2020
