Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2026-01-19

Publish Time: 10:00 am

Lifestyle

Give plants a sunscreen dose

Riverside Gardens

Use biodegradable polymer sprays on heat-sensitive plants to act as sunscreen, reducing sunburn and water loss stress
Water early on extreme days, mulch beds and improve soil so roots stay cool, hydrated and resilient during heatwave
Check irrigation systems, choose fire-wise plants and shade trees to protect gardens during heat and reduce risk!

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2026-01-19

Publish Time: 01:00 pm

Regional

Rare tractors to roar at Quambatook Harvest Days

Bree Lambert

Rare vintage tractors and harvesters will roar to life at Quambatook Harvest Days this Australia Day weekend fun
Young collectors will showcase unique machines, including rare Australian-built tractors and vintage John Deere models
Live harvesting demos and the popular vintage tractor pull headline two action-packed days for machinery enthusiasts

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2026-01-19

Publish Time: 08:00 pm

rural

Essential tips for safe summer spraying

Contributed

Farmers urged to watch weather closely and stop spraying immediately when conditions change to prevent drift damage
Using correct nozzles and spraying close to the target are key steps to reduce off-target spray drift this summer
Consulting agronomists on spray mixes helps protect crops, neighbours and supports a 2026 season for all farmers

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Monday, 19th January 2026