General News
24 December, 2024
Season’s Greetings from your local newspaper
THE year is fast drawing to a close ... a year in our local communities of many achievements and moments of joy. Among the more than 2000 articles in your local newspaper this year have been stories to inspire, sometimes they have provoked...
THE year is fast drawing to a close ... a year in our local communities of many achievements and moments of joy.
Among the more than 2000 articles in your local newspaper this year have been stories to inspire, sometimes they have provoked discussion on important issues and and at other times they have reported on heartbreak and challenges. Importantly, they have been your stories.
As we now look to enjoy the festive season and time with family or friends, there is every reason during those precious moments found for reflection and relaxation to draw on the past in looking to the New Year.
How can we strengthen the fabric of our communities and local organisations? How better to support small businesses that are the heartbeat of our communities, employing local people and in turn backing local organisations and events?
When receiving gifts over the next week, remember that we can unselfishly gift to help others in our local communities.
The Christmas-New Year period will be one to celebrate. But, please, be safe and careful when travelling roads and highways whether near home or further afield.
Take care of yourself and others on those hot days that invariably characterise the Australian summer. Our volunteer firefighters, community ambulance officers and local SES members deserve their ”down time” too.
On behalf of the Loddon Herald, best wishes for a Merry Christmas and we look forward to sharing your stories again in 2025.
Chris Earl
Managing Editor