Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2026-07-11
Publish Time: 10:00 am
community
Mathoura Events Committee makes final plea
Lua Ikenasio
- Mathoura's Easter Fair and Christmas carols face an uncertain future unless new committee leaders step forward.
- A crisis meeting on July 29 will seek volunteers for secretary, treasurer and public officer roles.
- Current members will mentor new volunteers to help keep the committee and its community events alive.
Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2026-07-11
Publish Time: 01:00 pm
news
Echuca line included in public transport tap and go
McPherson Media Group
- Tap-and-go myki readers are coming to the Echuca train line, replacing paper and electronic ticketing.
- Passengers can pay using myki cards, bank cards, phones or smartwatches while still reserving V/Line seats.
- Half-price regional fares remain until year's end, saving regular commuters more than $850 annually.
Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2026-07-11
Publish Time: 08:00 pm
community
Heritage locomotive on track for mainline return
Daniel Harvey
- Historic locomotive T375 is closer to a permanent return after a successful Deniliquin-Moama anniversary run.
- Final upgrades, including ICE radio equipment, will prepare T375 for heritage services on Victoria's rail network.
- Operators hope to pair heritage rail trips with Murray River paddlesteamer tourism to boost regional visitors.