Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2026-03-12
Publish Time: 10:00 am
community
Echuca-Moama Probus Club welcomes new president
Jaci Hicken
- Linda Ormando becomes Echuca-Moama Twin Rivers Probus Club president, bringing 12 years of experience to the role
- Former vice-president Linda Ormando hopes to strengthen friendships and activities across the growing club locally
- Club offers social outings, cards and trips, with monthly meetings welcoming new members and guests to join anytime
Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2026-03-12
Publish Time: 01:00 pm
news
Time’s up for 111-year-old water tower
Riverine Herald
- Coliban Water confirms Echuca’s 111-year-old water tower will be removed by late 2026 due to structural safety risks
- Independent review found deterioration posed risk to workers and public, prompting decision to decommission tower
- New booster pump system will replace elevated storage, restoring water pressure to early-2025 levels
Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2026-03-12
Publish Time: 08:00 pm
news
Urgent warning issued as measles cases climb
Riverine Herald
- Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit urges residents to check measles vaccination amid rising cases in Victoria
- Measles cases rose from 57 in 2024 to 181 in 2025, with 56 already reported across Australia in 2026
- Two doses of MMR vaccine give best protection, with adults born 1966–1992 urged to check immunity status