Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2025-12-28
Publish Time: 10:00 am
News
Councils unite to boost regional manufacturing growth and productivity
Contributed
- Three councils united with industry to strengthen regional manufacturing productivity and plan future growth
- A workshop with 19 manufacturers identified priorities including energy, skills, transport, housing and connectivity
- Councils say collaboration will support thousands of local jobs and secure long-term manufacturing resilience
Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2025-12-28
Publish Time: 01:00 pm
Opinion & Voices
Alternative energy cheaper
Country News
- CSIRO 2025-26 report shows solar and wind with storage are now the cheapest new-build electricity options
- Large-scale battery costs have dropped 20% and 15% over two years, reducing the overall cost of renewables
- Renewables avoid fuel costs and water use, are quick to build, and do not harm farmland or regional communities
Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2025-12-28
Publish Time: 08:00 pm
News
Local artists receive $48k funding boost
Ryan Bellingham
- Campaspe Shire Council awarded $48,150 through 2026 SPARK grants to boost local arts and cultural projects
- Seven recipients include festivals, murals, workshops, and mentorship programs supporting community creativity
- Mayor Mackrell said grants strengthen identity, resilience, and connections across Campaspe’s creative communities