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 Just ask a farmerBASF Agricultural Solutions Australia has launched Ask a Farmer, a national initiative designed to bring Australians closer to the farmers who grow their food. By Sophie Baldwin News Fire consumes hay bales near EchucaEmergency services attended a hay fire. By Jemma Jones News CFA equipment failures spark safety concerns for firefightersOne local politician has called for more to be done to protect those fighting fires. By Monique Preston News Esplanade – a smart approach to vegetation managementUnchecked weeds aren’t just a nuisance – they’re a risk. By Sophie Baldwin Newsletter Delivered weekly each Tuesday Subscribe to Newsletter Most Popular News Goomalibee fire destroys home, damages trucks News Young farmers celebrate Christmas News CFA equipment failures spark safety concerns for firefighters News Trucking industry calls for electric vehicle road user charge Horticulture Growers gear up for successful 2026 harvest
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