Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2026-05-27
Publish Time: 10:00 am
News
Council clashes over software spending
Jemma Jones
- Debate over $1.18m Microsoft contract raised transparency and decision‑making concerns.
- Councillors rejected proposal to remove CEO’s power to approve minor price changes.
- Contract passed 5–3 despite concerns about limited briefing before the vote.
Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2026-05-27
Publish Time: 01:00 pm
News
Nominate Campaspe’s young changemakers
McPherson Media Group
- Campaspe launches first Youth Awards to recognise young people aged 12–25.
- Residents urged to nominate youths; entries judged by an independent panel.
- Nominations close June 21; winners honoured at ceremony on Aug 14.
Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2026-05-27
Publish Time: 08:00 pm
Community
Ben and the giant pumpkin
Billie Davern
- Ben White grew a 168kg “surprise pumpkin” after a challenging gardening season.
- Inspired by a friend, he used special fertilisers and aims for a 400kg pumpkin.
- Project taught his kids about growing food and sparked ideas for a local competition.