PREMIUM News Summer Break On Land/On Water/In the Air Jan 10, 2022 Riverside: Kirrily Renehan with her parents, Brian and Wendy Renehan, who are regular visitors to Echuca and Rochester (from Melbourne) and enjoy both the Campaspe and Murray River water activities. Photo: Steve Huntley. Photo by steve Huntley. Paddle power: Part of Kirrily Renehan’s summer holiday break was spent kayaking on the Campaspe River alongside the riverside caravan park. Photo: Steve Huntley. Photo by steve Huntley. Playspace: Tiffancy McIntosh (back right) with Allie McAsey and her three small children, Louie McIntosh, Ari McIntosh and scooter star from the front page Oscar. Photo: Steve Huntley. Photo by steve Huntley. Riding high: The three McIntosh boys take advantage of the new facilities at the Lockington Pump Track, which has been a popular venue in the school holidays. Photo: Steve Huntley. Photo by steve Huntley.
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