The Latest Breaking News from Riverina

NRLW Magic Round to battle through scheduling issues

The NRLW's Magic Round gets underway on Saturday in Wagga Wagga and Riverina local Rachel Pearson has spoken about the overlapping schedule with the NRL.

AAP · Jul 31

Man charged over regional stabbing, shooting

NSW Police have charged another man over a stabbing and shooting in a park in the state's Riverina region last week.

AAP · Oct 13, 2024

Teen charged after police vehicle 'stolen'

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with driving dangerously after allegedly stealing a police caged truck in the NSW Riverina area.

AAP · Jun 29, 2024

Riverina grape growers warn of looming mental health crisis as prices and exports dry up

The gross value of Australian wine grape production is expected to fall 32% this year, adding pressure on already struggling farmers

The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2023

Second human case of Murray Valley Encephalitis detected in New South Wales man

The Murrumbidgee Local Health District has confirmed a man in his 50s in the state's Riverina region was hospitalised after contracting the MVE mosquito virus between January and February.

ABC News · Mar 27, 2023

Genetic rice trials underway across the Riverina as growers look for greater yields with less water

Trials have begun to create rice varieties that don't need as much water to grow. It comes as growers question if the industry's new target can be reached in the time frame given.

ABC News · Mar 11, 2023

Former NSW volunteer charged over deliberately lit fire

A former NSW volunteer firefighter has been charged with deliberately lighting a fire in the state's Riverina region and making false reports about other fires.

AAP · Feb 21, 2023

All ages wheelchair basketball helps those with disability connect and compete

A teenager whose life was changed when he took up wheelchair basketball says he loves the physical and team-building aspects of the sport.

ABC News · Dec 18, 2022

Riverina farmer's swimming pool infested with frogs after flooding in NSW

Riverina resident Roy Hamilton says his whole property has become "one big pond" after the rain and floods.

ABC News · Dec 14, 2022

Riverina's Rainbow on the Plains pride festival returns to celebrate regional LGBTQIA+ visibility

T Rex and the Dykes on Bikes, proud parents, and sparkly allies join the Rainbow on the Plains pride festival to promote LGBTQIA+ inclusion in country Australia.

ABC News · Nov 27, 2022