Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2026-01-26

Publish Time: 10:00 am

news

Heatwave devastates region’s endangered bat colonies

Ryan Bellingham

January heatwave killed up to 1000 endangered grey headed flying foxes at Tatura, sparking anger from volunteers
Volunteers say they sought preventative action before the heatwave but were blocked as colonies collapsed statewide
Grey headed flying foxes are vital pollinators, with experts warning climate extremes threaten their survival now

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2026-01-26

Publish Time: 01:00 pm

opinion & voices

A new year’s call to courage, faith and purpose

Contributed

A new year invites reflection, courage, and faith, encouraging us to dream big with God’s guidance
Ordinary people trusting God can achieve extraordinary things, as shown by George Verwer’s ministry
In 2026, pursue your dreams not by your strength, but by surrendering to God’s limitless power

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2026-01-26

Publish Time: 08:00 pm

Police & Court

Man interviewed over deliberately lit fires

Contributed

Police are investigating a series of deliberately lit fires across the Goulburn Valley region
A 59-year-old man was interviewed and released as inquiries continue into the fire incidents
Anyone with information or footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers to assist the investigation

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Monday, 26th January 2026