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Anzac times

THERE are a variety of services happening across the district to commemorate Anzac day. From the traditional Gunfire Breakfast in Rochester to smaller services in Goornong and Mologa, there is a chance for everyone to remember those who made the

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Apr 18 2018
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Long wait for Random verdict

10 YEARS AGO. April 15, 2008. The future of Rochester’s historic Random House is not expected to be known for another six to eight weeks.. The Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal hearing to decide whether to approve a planning application

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Apr 18 2018
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REDHS to host info day on falls prevention

IT IS Falls Prevention Day tomorrow at REDHS.. The health service is holding a free information day for those who have fallen, have a fear of falling or know someone who is in this category.. REDHS’s dietitian, podiatrist, health promotion

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Campaspe News
Apr 17 2018
Sport

Ladies day a hit

ROCHESTER hosted the first Mass Nutrition Cup on Sunday at the Rochester Recreation Reserve.. The tournament saw women’s football clubs who will compete in the MBCM Northern Country Women’s League take to the field in a one day round

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Apr 17 2018
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It is date night without a babysitter at the Salvos

CALLING all couples with kids — it’s date night time.. Whip on that suit that’s been gathering dust in the closet, whack on some lippy – but don’t bother booking a babysitter.. Thanks to Salvation Army Rochester, you

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Apr 17 2018
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Get ready for family fun at brigade’s car boot sale

BAMAWM Extension Fire Brigade needs your help.. They are inviting the community to a car boot sale and family fun day to help raise money to extend the fire station and buy a light tanker.. There will be something to keep the whole family

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Campaspe News
Apr 17 2018
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Tigers maul Cats: First win of 2018

THE TIGERS are on the board in 2018.. Despite the miserable weather, Rochester was able to run out with a 57-point win over over Mooroopna in round two of Goulburn Valley League football on Saturday.. It was a staisfying result for Tigers coach

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Campaspe News
Apr 17 2018
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Health bosses in barbie battle

THERE’S a bit of competitive tension rising between our region’s health services.. There have even been reports of some jostling and elbowing between chief executives.. But they assure us it’s all for a positive cause.. Echuc

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Campaspe News
Apr 17 2018
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Splashing the cash to fight cancer

SPLASH ’N’ Learn to Swim has raised more than $2,700 for the Leukaemia Foundation.. The local swim school held an event recently to raise funds for the World’s Greatest Shave.. Owner Maree Macague and member Sam Lees shaved off

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Campaspe News
Apr 17 2018
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Hoppers dominates Saints — bar one game

ANOTHER successful round of football and netball for Colbinabbin this week at Heathcote.. With wins across the board, bar one close one goal loss for the A reserve girls, the club has continued our 2018 HDFNL season campaign in great fashion.. Thank

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Apr 17 2018
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Laura is dyeing to help people battling cancer

ROCHESTER’S Laura Dobson raised more than $700 for the World’s Greatest Shave by dyeing her hair.. Laura, 15, was inspired by a friend who raised money by dyeing her hair and thought she could do the same.. “I wanted to give back

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Apr 17 2018
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Report calls for reform to G-MW

An independent panel has found that Goulburn-Murray Water is an organisation badly in need of change, and major reform is needed to ensure that it will be sustainable into the future.. The panel’s report, released last week by Victorian Water

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Geoff Adams
Feb 21 2018
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Solar company seeking site at Numurkah

First Solar Australia is branching into Victoria for the first time, with a proposed solar farm set for north of Numurkah.. The Moira Solar Farm, as it will be known, will be located at the intersection of Numurkah and Naring Rds and will include

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Shepparton News
Feb 21 2018
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Finley solar farm gets go-ahead

The $170million Finley Solar Farm proposal has been approved by the NSW Government, in what is a first for the state’s Department of Planning in 2018.. The project, which will be located on Canalla Rd adjacent to the Finley substation, will

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Shepparton News
Feb 21 2018
Water

Changes promised for G-MW

The changes proposed for G-MW are about being more transparent on costs, implementing efficiencies and making sure the organisation delivers the services the community wants at an affordable price, Federal Water Minister Lisa Neville says.. The

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Shepparton News
Feb 21 2018
Water

Murray Darling basin plan threatened

The Murray-Darling Basin Plan is under threat after Federal Government changes seeking to distribute water differently were shot down in the Senate.. The Coalition was unable to strike a deal with Labor, which supported a Greens disallowance motion

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Shepparton News
Feb 21 2018
Water

Water charge review promised by Nationals

A Liberal Nationals government would review the charges of Victoria’s rural water authorities to ensure water storage and delivery costs are fair and equitable.. Shadow Water Minister Steph Ryan announced the review, which will examine water

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Shepparton News
Feb 21 2018
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Victorian Government to decide on Shepp solar

The Victorian government will decide on planning applications for four solar farms in the Greater Shepparton region... The City of Greater Shepparton handed over the responsibility and last week the Victorian government agreed to call in the

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Shepparton News
Feb 19 2018
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More bank competition urged

Australia’s long-standing policy to prevent mergers of the big four banks is ‘‘redundant’’ and the sector needs a new champion to promote competition, the Productivity Commission says.. The commission has released

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Shepparton News
Feb 19 2018
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New plan for land sales

The Federal Government has announced a plan for new rules regarding the sale of agricultural land in an attempt to address rising foreign investment.. The changes require land to be widely marketed for a minimum of 30 days and for Australians to be

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Shepparton News
Feb 18 2018
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Eating raw chicken...

If you like to give your beloved pooch a chicken neck to gnaw on as a treat, you might want to reconsider.. A new study has found eating raw chicken increases the risk of dogs developing a paralysing and sometimes fatal condition by more than 70

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Shepparton News
Feb 18 2018
Livestock

RamSelect offers...

Kangaroo Island stud Ella Matta White Suffolk and Merino has credited genetic selection app RamSelect with helping it record its best sales result late last year.. The sale saw the stud sell its highest ever top-priced ram for $16000 and achieve an

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Shepparton News
Feb 17 2018
Water

Have say on flood...

Residents from various towns across north-east Victoria have a chance to contribute to the formation of local flood studies for the Goulburn and Broken areas this month.. Work is starting on a flood study for the Broken River floodplain (Lake

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Shepparton News
Feb 17 2018
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Ex-Dockers player Yarran found dead

Police in WA say the death of former Fremantle Dockers AFL player Shane Yarran, 28, is not being treated as suspicious.

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Apr 20 2018
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Russia says Trump invited Putin to US

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says US President Donald Trump has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the White House.

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AAP News
Apr 20 2018
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NSW industrial umpire moving to Parramatta

The NSW government has signed a new lease in Parramatta to house the state's Industrial Relations Commission, which is currently based in Sydney's CBD.

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AAP News
Apr 20 2018
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Only God can bankrupt me: Salim Mehajer

Controversial former deputy Auburn mayor Salim Mehajer has launched a Federal Court bid to overturn his bankruptcy, declaring "only God can bankrupt me".

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AAP News
Apr 20 2018
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Barnaby Joyce and Campion welcome baby boy

Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce has welcomed his son with his former media adviser Vikki Campion.

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Apr 20 2018
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Drugged driver jailed over NSW road death

A NSW drug-affected driver has been jailed for causing the death of a man lying on the road in 2015.

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AAP News
Apr 20 2018
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'My boyfriend's been shot': Qld man slain

Neighbours say people who were at the scene of a fatal shooting north of Brisbane fled in cars soon after a gunshot rang out.

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Apr 20 2018
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Feared cop central to WA Finn murder dies

The feared WA vice squad chief at the time of Shirley Finn's murder, who many witnesses at her inquest said they believed was involved in her killing, has died.

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AAP News
Apr 20 2018
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Family agony over teenager's death in Vic

A Melbourne court has been told of a mother's heartbreak after her teenage son was fatally bashed in a CBD laneway.

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AAP News
Apr 20 2018
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Police had 'no option' but to shoot postie

A NSW coroner has found police had no choice but to gun down a drunken, mentally ill and knife-wielding postal worker as he came towards them.

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Apr 20 2018
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Pyne backs new role for former colleague

Christopher Pyne says he has 100 per cent confidence in former minister David Johnston as the new advocate for the defence sector.

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Apr 20 2018
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