Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2025-12-19

Publish Time: 10:00 am

Community

Pews fill for a night of Christmas carols

Jemma Jones

Over 200 people filled Echuca-Moama Uniting Church for Christmas by Candlelight on Sunday, December 14
The Echuca Bellas Choir, River Voices and Federation Band led 15 carols with organist David McNicol accompanying
Narrations of Jesus’ birth were read by six locals, creating a heartfelt and memorable festive evening

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2025-12-19

Publish Time: 01:00 pm

Regional

Pet owners urged to protect animals from summer heat stress

McPherson Media Group

Greater Shepparton Council urges pet owners to prevent heat stress with water, shade and limited walking in summer
Secure confinement and updated microchips help pets stay safe during hot weather, storms and fireworks
Hot footpaths, snakes and holiday closures increase risks; follow council advice to keep animals healthy and safe

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2025-12-19

Publish Time: 08:00 pm

Rural

Program helps farmers cope with conditions

McPherson Media Group

LandLife program helps farmers adopt multi-species pastures and revegetation to boost animal health and resilience
Panmure farmer Stephen Warth says diverse pastures improve soil, carbon storage, shelter and wildlife habitat on farms
Multi-species paddocks boost yields, cut feed costs and help farmers manage hotter, drier conditions effectively

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