16+ hour, 57+ min ago   (450+ words) Four flat-out days of mural painting have come and gone at Lockington’s community hall where six artists have created their own interpretations of the competition’s ‘rural life’ theme. And the winner was Nanneella’s Greta Zegelin. Her work, titled Summer Rain,…...

19+ hour, 14+ min ago   (267+ words) Local clubs have picked up a handful of accolades at the Murray League’s presentation night. Tongala’s Hollie Reid is the A-grade best-and-fairest for 2026, winning by nine votes from Moama’s Eesha Clarke. Reid and Clarke were also named in the team…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (290+ words) Benalla Rural City Council has confirmed Churchill Recreation Reserve as the home for the new Benalla Multisport Stadium. The decision was made at the council meeting on September 9. In addition, council has now signed a funding agreement with the Victorian…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (374+ words) Australia is at a fork in the road, the nation can either continue funnelling population growth into major cities or invest in regional infrastructure to welcome millions to regional communities. The Regional Population Report from the Regional Australia Institute argues…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (145+ words) An Echuca man has been arrested on more than 30 outstanding warrants relating to alleged assault, shop stealing and theft offences. Echuca police arrested the 28-year-old on Tuesday, September 8, before remanding him in custody to appear at Bendigo Magistrates' Court the…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (933+ words) The street stall held by Finley Regional Care Auxiliary last Friday was an outstanding success and the members would like to thank the community for its continuing support and all those who helped with the roster. The Father’s Day raffle…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (200+ words) Rural councils from across Victoria are joining forces in Swan Hill this Friday to launch a state election campaign demanding greater investment in country communities. Rural Councils Victoria will officially launch its Invest in Rural Victoria campaign, with dozens of…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (315+ words) Vocational Major students have been met with a great task of creating their own enterprises in the hopes of raising money for causes close to them. Through the Social Enterprise Schools program, Echuca College Year 12 students have been developing, pitching…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (159+ words) The roar of powerful engines, polished chrome and classic American trucking heritage will once again take over Echuca when the American Iron Echuca Truck Display returns to Rotary Park for its 17th annual event on Saturday and Sunday, September 12–13. Set against…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (389+ words) More than eight in 10 Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas are putting their lives at risk by waiting too long to evacuate, a new CFA survey has found. The CFA’s annual post-season bushfire community survey found 88 per cent of respondents agreed…...