Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 1 2026-01-19
Publish Time: 10:00 am
Lifestyle
Give plants a sunscreen dose
Riverside Gardens
- Use biodegradable polymer sprays on heat-sensitive plants to act as sunscreen, reducing sunburn and water loss stress
- Water early on extreme days, mulch beds and improve soil so roots stay cool, hydrated and resilient during heatwave
- Check irrigation systems, choose fire-wise plants and shade trees to protect gardens during heat and reduce risk!
Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 2 2026-01-19
Publish Time: 01:00 pm
Regional
Rare tractors to roar at Quambatook Harvest Days
Bree Lambert
- Rare vintage tractors and harvesters will roar to life at Quambatook Harvest Days this Australia Day weekend fun
- Young collectors will showcase unique machines, including rare Australian-built tractors and vintage John Deere models
- Live harvesting demos and the popular vintage tractor pull headline two action-packed days for machinery enthusiasts
Riverine Herald Single Story Panel 3 2026-01-19
Publish Time: 08:00 pm
rural
Essential tips for safe summer spraying
Contributed
- Farmers urged to watch weather closely and stop spraying immediately when conditions change to prevent drift damage
- Using correct nozzles and spraying close to the target are key steps to reduce off-target spray drift this summer
- Consulting agronomists on spray mixes helps protect crops, neighbours and supports a 2026 season for all farmers