Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2026-05-15
Publish Time: 10:00 am
community
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
news
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
news
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.