Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2026-01-01
Publish Time: 10:00 am
Rural
Rural Aid urges Australians to buy a bale
McPherson Media Group
- Rural Aid saw a 60% rise in farmer registrations in SA and Vic, reflecting severe drought and demand for support
- The charity provides hay, water, financial aid, and mental health services to help farmers stay on their land
- Donations are critical to assist struggling families; Australians can contribute via buyabale.ruralaid.org.au
Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2026-01-01
Publish Time: 01:00 pm
musical musings
Punk rock is all the buzz
Joe Matera
- Buzzcocks will release Attitude Adjustment on Jan 30, 2026, blending raw punk energy with melodic smarts and humour
- Kraftwerk influenced synth-pop and electronica, inspiring acts like OMD, Depeche Mode, and many modern artists
- Top 2025 tours: Beyonce $407.6M, Oasis $405.4M, Coldplay $390M; vinyl collectors favoured The Beatles, Queen
Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2026-01-01
Publish Time: 08:00 pm
Regional
Retail theft rises locally as crime climbs statewide
Ryan Bellingham
- Retail theft rises in Campaspe, with nearly 100 more incidents over the past year, while smaller towns see increases
- Family violence breaches remain high statewide; new choke/strangle offence contributed to a rise since Oct 2024
- Echuca leads the region in offences with 1973, while Kyabram, Rochester, Tongala, and Rushworth all report more crime