Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2025-12-31

Publish Time: 10:00 am

News

Kunjin and Japanese encephalitis detected

Ryan Bellingham

Kunjin virus and Japanese encephalitis have been detected earlier than usual in regional mosquito samples locally
Health authorities warn mosquito numbers will rise with warmer weather, increasing risk of serious illness locally
Residents in high-risk areas urged to avoid bites and check eligibility for free Japanese encephalitis vaccination

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2025-12-31

Publish Time: 01:00 pm

Voices

Quiet courage shapes community

Robert Mclean

Door Bells event in Shepparton highlighted courage over perfection through migrant women sharing lived experience.
Bondi tragedy contrasted visible heroism with quieter, sustained bravery shown by migrants building new lives here
Reflection links local stories to national debate, arguing Australia’s future depends on collective courage ahead

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2025-12-31

Publish Time: 08:00 pm

Community

Thirty-five-year ERH volunteer joins honour roll

Oliver Shedden

Farm childhood Christmas memories recall heat, hardship and simple joy, before faith and family gave true meaning
From barefoot summers and bush poetry to marriage and belief, a rural upbringing shaped this Christmas reflection
A country editor reflects on faith, family and Christmas meaning beyond gifts, guided by memory and Dickens’ words

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Wednesday, 31st December 2025