Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2025-10-20

Publish Time: 10:00 am

Community

Ten-year-old takes top honours at Melbourne Royal Show

Jemma Jones

Ten-year-old Ella Betts and her Murray Grey cow Peggy Bug took out Supreme Champion honours at the Royal Show
The win marked Ella’s first big breakthrough and a dream realised for her and mum Sam of Floodway Pass Stud
Caring for cattle helped Ella heal after losing her dad, inspiring her to chase a future in animal breeding

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2025-10-20

Publish Time: 01:00 pm

Community

Beyond the Waters comes home

Lua Ikenasio

Uncle Wayne Atkinson launched his memoir Beyond the Meeting of the Waters on Yorta Yorta Country
The book honours Yorta Yorta elders and calls for continued action toward justice and self-determination
Guests heard tributes and reflections before joining Uncle Wayne for lunch and book signings at Dharnya

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2025-10-20

Publish Time: 08:00 pm

News

Clearing the fog, cataracts and the gift of restored sight

Contributed

Cataracts affect many older Australians, causing blurred vision and loss of independence and confidence
Surgery offers safe, effective treatment that can restore sight, colour and quality of life within days
Horsfalls Optometrists urge seniors to book eye tests early to protect their vision and independence

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Monday, 20th October 2025