Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2026-05-15

Publish Time: 10:00 am

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Community unites for Mother’s Day Classic

Jaci Hicken

About 260 people joined the Echuca Moama Mother’s Day Classic at Hopwood Gardens on May 10.
The annual walk and run raised funds for breast cancer research and community support initiatives.
Organiser Emma Godden may step aside, encouraging new volunteers to host the 2027 event.

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2026-05-15

Publish Time: 01:00 pm

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Free support and respite for Echuca carers

Jaci Hicken

Carers Victoria’s Roving Respite program will offer free support in Echuca on May 19 this year.
The event includes wellbeing sessions, expert advice and opportunities for carers to connect locally.
Free registration is essential for catering at the Echuca Workers venue in Annesley Street.

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2026-05-15

Publish Time: 08:00 pm

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Seventy years of love and tolerance

Lua Ikenasio

Ron and Jill Watson celebrated 70 years of marriage after first meeting at a Melbourne school dance.
The Watsons raised six children at Pericoota Homestead while managing farm life side by side.
Now aged 92, the couple say tolerance, companionship and humour are keys to lasting marriage.

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