Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2025-05-21

Publish Time: 10:00 am

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Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it’s a helicopter train

Bree Harding

Low-flying helicopters seen overhead are Powercor’s LiDAR-equipped choppers scanning powerlines and vegetation.
Flying low (~300m) causes rumors but is routine for bushfire mitigation.
LiDAR technology creates 3D models to track vegetation growth and plan tree cutting.

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2025-05-21

Publish Time: 01:00 pm

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Six injured in forest crash

Zoe McMaugh

Six injured in a single-car crash in Murray Valley National Park around 6pm, Saturday, May 17.
Crash occurred on Werri Yards Rd, Mathoura; car left the road, hit a tree stump, then stopped against a tree.

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2025-05-21

Publish Time: 08:00 pm

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Senses feast alive at night

Emily Donohoe

Rochester will take the reins for Ripple Fest by night on Thursday, May 22.
Two stacked events are set for sundown at the Rochester Shire Hall, kicking off from 6pm.

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