Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2026-10-25

Publish Time: 10:00 am

News

Moama woman walks away from brown snake bite

Andrew Mole

Moama farmer Fleur Ferris was bitten by a 1.5m brown snake but avoided serious injury after a dry bite.
A former paramedic, Ferris bandaged the wound herself and drove to Echuca Regional Health for treatment.
Hospital tests confirmed no venom was injected, allowing her to return home the next day.

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2026-10-25

Publish Time: 01:00 pm

News

Echuca rallies for inclusion

Ivy Jensen

Echuca’s International Day of People with Disability celebration returns on December 3 at Echuca East Reserve.
The free event will feature 30+ stalls, activities, speakers, music, food and a dedicated quiet space.
Organisers say the event promotes inclusion, belonging and celebrating people with disability.

Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2026-10-25

Publish Time: 08:00 pm

Sport

Echuca athletes shining at Special Olympics

Matthew Kappos

Echuca athletes enjoyed strong results and medal success at the 2026 Special Olympics National Games.
The Games brought together athletes with intellectual disabilities from across Australia in Melbourne.
Competition concludes today, with final events and the closing ceremony wrapping up the four-day event.

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