Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2025-12-13

Publish Time: 10:00 am

Regional

Echuca’s historic water tower faces demolition

Ryan Bellingham

Coliban Water says Echuca’s historic water tower may face demolition soon after assessments found deterioration
New protocols & network upgrades will maintain town water pressure as the ageing tower becomes less reliable
Coliban Water is working with council and emergency services as safety concerns grow around the tower’s future

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2025-12-13

Publish Time: 01:00 pm

Sport

Echuca in new NGA zone

Matthew Kappos

Echuca now falls in North Melbourne’s AFL Next Generation Academy northern Victoria zone from 2028 draft
Redistribution follows introduction of Tasmania Devils, moving local talent from Richmond to North Melbourne NGA area
NGA program gives clubs priority draft access to Indigenous & multicultural players

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2025-12-13

Publish Time: 08:00 pm

News

Kidsafe urges multiple protection layers to prevent drownings

McPherson Media Group

Kidsafe Victoria urges multiple layers of protection to prevent child drownings around pools and spas this summer
Swimming pools were the leading location for toddler drownings, with 15 children aged 0–4 dying in 2024–25
Barriers must be compliant and maintained, but active supervision remains the most crucial layer of protection

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Saturday, 13th December 2025