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Ute stolen while Moama man ducks inside for water bottle

A 60-YEAR-OLD Moama man is in disbelief after a brazen thief stole his farming truck right in front of his eyes. Geoff Cain had backed his Holden Colorado ute out of his Shetland Drive property before parking it, with the keys still inside, on the...

Ivy Jensen
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Search and Rescue squad secures new drone

THE sky is no longer the limit for Echuca-Moama Search and Rescue. The volunteer group has just taken delivery of a $5000 drone courtesy of Sweat v Steam, which has been specifically designed to assist crime-scene investigations and public safety...

Cassandra Power
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Tongala to host a musical about a spelling bee

IT’S not a spelling bee. It’s a musical about a spelling bee — and there’s only four more sleeps until Blackout Arts Company opens The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in Tongala. Director Liz Dillon and musical director Chris McDonald...

Ivy Jensen
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Our leaders are a shining beacon

For some, their crash course on public speaking and perfect soundbites came on their very first day when they spoke with the Riverine Herald

Lachlan Durling
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Echuca families of stillborn babies welcome parental leave policy

WHEN Madeleine Gilby gave birth to her stillborn daughter Anabelle more than two years ago, she was entitled to 12 months of maternity leave. This leave was something most parents of stillborn babies have not had access to . . . until...

Ivy Jensen

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Mathoura to host charity bowls tournament

MATHOURA Bowling Club is calling on locals to get involved in its upcoming charity day. The event will take place on Sunday, February 23 with all proceeds set to be donated to beyondblue. Participants will be involved in two-bowl triples, playing...

Brayden May
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Bavich continues to show his potential

RICH River’s Josh Bavich has underlined his status as one of the region’s most promising tennis stars with impressive displays in recent weeks.

Brayden May
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Walsh ready to take on world

SINCE he picked up a paddle, Josh Walsh has been aiming to race at the world championships. In 2018 he told the Riv his one goal was to make the 2020 world event in Hawaii. Fast forward nearly 18 months, the AOCRA Sprint Nationals 2020 on the...

Andrew Johnston
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Moama in the box seat

MOAMA is on track to lock down the minor premiership in the GMC. The Magpies are in a dominant position against Echuca South after a brilliant performance with the ball. South managed just 111, bowled out in 46 overs, with only three players making...

Andrew Johnston