Echuca News

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dog attacks in Barmah and Nathalia prompt a warning

DOG owners in Barmah and Nathalia are being urged to check their pets are adequately confined to their property following a series of dog attacks in Moira Shire. Moira Shire Council’s infrastructure general manager Andrew Close said since December...

Ivy Jensen

How an Echuca family connection helped Germany’s “koala lady” in the bushfire appeal

AN Echuca family has turned their German relative into an unwitting European sensation. It began when Gertje Forlong reached out to ask how she could help with the bushfire recovery. Little did she know her relative’s suggestion would turn her...

Daneka Hill

New faces at Mathoura Public School

IF YOU made your way to Mathoura Public School, you’d see two bright and shining new faces. Courtney Joson and Thomas McIntyre have joined the ranks as new members of staff at the school. Ms Joson will take on the role of year 5 literacy and...

Alex Gretgrix

Reflections of the past - February 14

Ten years ago Echuca police have praised the behaviour of the Victoria Park crowd during the Southern 80, however, the large number of speed and alcohol-related offences elsewhere over the weekend has left them disappointed. Inspector Neil Thomas...

Cassandra Power

Echuca police seek identity of alleged scotch thief

POLICE are appealing for information into a theft at an Echuca liquor store last month.

Ivy Jensen

Public distrust in charities leads to a unique bushfire donation drive

AS support for bushfire-effected animals starts to wind down, two Echuca ladies are just gearing up. Sister’s Trish Harris and Karen Verrall are on a mission to help – and the animal lovers have cottoned onto a uniquely convenient way to...

Daneka Hill

Schools ensuring students don’t go hungry

FOR some children, a school provided breakfast and lunch may be their only proper meals for the day. The state government and Foodbank’s School Breakfast Club is run at four of Echuca’s primary schools. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Echuc...

Anna McGuinness

Regular Echuca DJ moving away to follow his dreams

DENILIQUIN’S Jack Fisicaro is making his mark in the music world, recently securing A DJ spot at one of Melbourne’s most recognised nightclubs. While it means the Echuca regular will have to leave his home town, Mr Fisicaro said he had to leave to...

Alex Gretgrix

Lions clubs come together to give back

VICTORIA and NSW are fierce rivals in all facets of society, but the Echuca and Moama Lions Clubs have put aside any interstate ructions for a worthy cause. Both clubs have come together in the name of a good cause, donating hay to those in need...

Alex Gretgrix

Crossenvale calls for funding to keep seniors bus service on the road

COUNTLESS seniors in the Echuca-Moama area rely on Crossenvale Community Transport bus to get around. Without it, they would struggle to get to medical and social service appointments and community programs. But that could be the case if Crossenvale...

Ivy Jensen

Matt said to bring Americana sound to Riverboats

SAILING down the Murray on a paddlesteamer with Americana music filling the air is Matt Joe Gow’s type of gig. And if it’s yours too, you’re in luck because he will be doing just that at the Riverboats Festival this weekend. Although the New...

Alex Gretgrix

Give a dog a home: Jesse

JESSE is a friend, but she could also be your new fur-friend if you adopt her. She’s a five-year-old kelpie mix with lots of love to give. She will enjoy spending time with her new family an showing what a kind and gentle soul she is. Jesse does...

Alex Gretgrix

Got a question for council? Make it brief

Full details are available on council’s website

Lachlan Durling