News Gallery | Life around the lake By McPherson Media Group Dec 26, 2025 A Kookaburra stares down the lens. Photo by Rene Martens Benalla photographer and regular Country News contributor Rene Martens has captured the life around Lake Benalla. Standing tall, a heron cools its feet. Photo by Rene Martens Summer flowers are coming up across the lake. Photo by Rene Martens Mr Martens says he has seen a turtle hang out on this stick before. Photo by Rene Martens Rene Martens says this family of Willy Wagtails won’t stay for long, but for now they perch on a branch around the lake. Photo by Rene Martens Related Stories News Wind-driven fire in CoropStrong CFA response to large grass and scrub fire. By Lua Ikenasio News Shape Campaspe’s future with your feedbackHave your say on the priorities in the council’s next budget. By Ryan Bellingham News Retail theft rises locally as crime climbs statewideRetail theft in Victoria jumps 28.5 per cent, with 20,576 incidents recorded. By Ryan Bellingham News Preserving passionA CONVERSATION WITH FOOD JUDGE ANNE-MAREE PRIMMER. By Kelly Lucas-Carmody Newsletter Delivered weekly each Tuesday Subscribe to Newsletter Most Popular National Wombat AI: software deployed to track native animals News Total fire ban declared News Ky Club’s neighbourly love News Cobram Estate Olives expands News Driving program receives three-year boost
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