Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2026-01-11

Publish Time: 10:00 am

REGIONAL

Saleyards becomes a sanctuary

Pip Turton

Euroa Saleyards became an emergency refuge, sheltering about 60 horses and seven dogs as fires threatened nearby
Local volunteer Fairlie Gidley-Baird worked around the clock, caring for animals and coordinating support efforts
Community support poured in, with transport, hay and volunteers helping keep animals safe during fire danger times

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2026-01-11

Publish Time: 01:00 pm

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Victoria’s 2025 was warm and dry

McPherson Media Group

Victoria recorded a warm, dry 2025, with below-average rainfall placing the state in the lowest 10 per cent of years
Dry spring conditions reduced soil moisture and water inflows, impacting farmers, irrigators and storage levels
BOM outlooks point to ongoing warmth, higher crop and livestock stress, and no strong rainfall relief signals

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2026-01-11

Publish Time: 08:00 pm

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Road improvement projects completed near Strathmerton

Contributed

Five high-risk intersections on Labuan Rd near Strathmerton were upgraded under a $1.1m Black Spot program now
Works included pavement widening, signage, line marking, drainage repairs and improved sight lines at sites
Designs are progressing for two further upgrades, with works on key intersections due by mid-2026 completion soon

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Sunday, 11th January 2026