Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2025-11-23
Publish Time: 10:00 am
News
Has this year asked more of you than you expected?
Dr Dan Harrison
- Many people feel a quiet exhaustion as the year ends, with burnout rising sharply and life’s pressures mounting
- Dr Dan Harrison urges us to recognise the heavy loads we’ve carried this year and to show compassion to ourselves
- As the festive season nears, he encourages small moments to breathe, reflect and genuinely support our wellbeing
Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2025-11-23
Publish Time: 01:00 pm
Rural
Man’s Best Friend | Managers Misty and Mack the Maremmas
Djembe Archibald
- Misty and Mack are three-and-a-half-year-old Maremmas, guarding the Akers’ large collection of show birds
- The pair protect ducks, chooks, geese and turkeys from foxes, though they’re known for mischief and car chasing
- Mack loves cooling off in irrigation channels, while Misty is cheekier, often leading him astray on the farm
Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2025-11-23
Publish Time: 08:00 pm
News
Council calls for proper e-waste disposal
Ryan Bellingham
- Council warns that e-waste in kerbside bins is causing truck fires, risking lives and damaging costly equipment
- Residents are urged to take all e-waste, especially lithium batteries, to Resource Recovery Centres for safe disposal
- Proper disposal prevents fires, protects workers and ensures hazardous materials are removed and valuable parts reused