Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2026-02-03
Publish Time: 10:00 am
Community
New community grants open, impact revealed
Ryan Bellingham
- More than 20 local groups received a funding boost as Campaspe Shire Council announced last year’s grants today
- More than $55,000 was shared across inclusivity, events, tourism and equipment projects shirewide this year ahead
- Mayor Daniel Mackrell praised recipients, encouraging groups to apply now as Round One funding opens Feb 1–22 today
Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2026-02-03
Publish Time: 01:00 pm
news
Support HeartKids in February
Bree Lambert
- Every day in Australia, eight babies are born with childhood-onset heart disease, the nation’s most common condition
- HeartKids’ Sweethearts campaign runs Feb 7–14, raising funds and awareness for families facing CHD nationwide now
- Donate $8 or host a Sweethearts fundraiser this Valentine’s week to support children with heart disease today
Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2026-02-03
Publish Time: 08:00 pm
news
Bree Lambert
- Three-year-old Ariya Wilson was born with complex heart condition, beginning a medical journey before her first breath
- After multiple surgeries and months in hospital, Ariya is now thriving in Echuca and preparing to start kindergarten
- This February, support families like Ariya’s by backing the Sweethearts for HeartKids campaign during CHD week