Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2025-10-17

Publish Time: 10:00 am

Community

Watson St Pavilion dream blooms amid heartache

Emily Donohoe

Rosie Scott dreamed of opening a café at 14 Watson St, inspired years before tenders opened for the site
The couple secured the building in 2023, but plans paused when daughter Effie was diagnosed with a tumour
Campaspe Shire Council supported the family, holding their tenancy for 12 months during Effie’s treatment

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2025-10-17

Publish Time: 01:00 pm

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Blokes, it’s time to talk

Bree Harding

Jack O’Sullivan launched Red Gum Reflections, a counselling practice designed for country blokes
Jack once doubted counselling himself, calling it “B.S.” until trying it in 2013 — he hasn’t looked back
The closure of Horses for Hope pushed Jack to open his own practice sooner than he’d planned to

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2025-10-17

Publish Time: 08:00 pm

News

Housing woes worsen health in Campaspe

Ryan Bellingham

A new Murray PHN report highlights worsening homelessness across its catchment, including Campaspe
In Campaspe, 118 people are homeless and 122 are marginally housed — the ninth highest rate in the area
Poor housing stability is linked to poor health outcomes like asthma, arthritis and mental health issues

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Friday, 17th October 2025