Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2026-03-24
Publish Time: 10:00 am
news
Nicholas Spandler
- Regional fuel stations face shortages as Middle East conflict drives panic buying and surging demand nationwide
- Government forms fuel taskforce as demand spikes, delaying diesel deliveries and straining rural supply chains
- Farmers and businesses warn shortages risk crops, freight, and regional economies amid rising prices and stress
Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2026-03-24
Publish Time: 01:00 pm
rural
Mixed reactions from MDBA conference
Geoff Adams
- Basin summit sparks debate as farmers say communities ignored in MDBA review, urging stronger regional input
- Leaders stress balance as climate limits water goals, warning more flow alone may not fix river health outcomes
- Stakeholders urged to submit views, as diverse perspectives seen key to shaping basin plan and future decisions
Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2026-03-24
Publish Time: 08:00 pm
sport
New sponsorship agreement for Veterans Cricket
Christian Marchetti
- Veterans cricket carnival to remain in Echuca until 2031 after new five-year Campaspe Shire deal secured
- Event draws hundreds statewide, boosting local economy with tourism, club revenue and community engagement
- Organisers say carnival brings $1.5M locally, supporting clubs, businesses and social wellbeing for players