Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2026-08-01

Publish Time: 10:00 am

Rural

Bird flu in Victoria

Geoff Adams

Farmers are urged to review biosecurity plans after H5 bird flu was detected in a wild bird in Victoria.
The virus was found in a greater crested tern near Portland; no spread to poultry has been reported.
Authorities urge people to avoid sick or dead birds and report sightings to the hotline.

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2026-08-01

Publish Time: 01:00 pm

News

Mathoura Retirement Village unit refurbishment gets final tick

Louie Cina

Murray River Council released $60,000 for refurbishment of vacant unit two at Mathoura Retirement Village.
Upgrades include accessibility improvements, bathroom, laundry, flooring, painting and fittings.
The renovation will help enable future renewal works on older occupied units at the village.

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2026-08-01

Publish Time: 08:00 pm

News

Financial lifeline for councils

Zoe McMaugh

Federal Labor pledged a Local Government Federation Compact with increased council funding.
The plan would boost support for roads, infrastructure, equipment and community services.
Local mayors welcomed the move, saying it could improve long-term financial sustainability.

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