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Barooga resident helping recycle camping waste

During the Christmas-New Year holiday break, Barooga resident Steve Tomlinson was busy handing out recycling bags for campers in Cobram and Barooga. Mr Tomlinson has been taking the recycled containers to the return and earn station to raise funds...

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BBQ for bush fire relief

Cobram Ecumenical Prayer Group, a multi-denominational prayer group, is working with local churches to run a fundraising barbecue to support those affected by the bush fires. The barbecue on Saturday runs from noon to 3 pm at Mivo Park, and is...

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Lions share Christmas cheer

Barooga Lions Club hosted a Senior Citizens Christmas Party at Cobram-Barooga Golf Club last month. Lost loved ones and people affected by the severe drought conditions were remembered at the lunch on December 14. Because of the heat, sickness and...

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Calls for Cobram residents to tighten up water use over summer

With water regulations put under strict watch during the warmer months, Goulburn Valley Water is urging residents to make sure every drop of water counts. While temperatures are again predicted to be warmer and drier than average, permanent water...

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Plenty of room at the Hotel Barooga

With the state of affairs surrounding bushfires in Victoria and NSW, the team at Barooga Hotel is pitching in to help, putting on a night for the firemen risking their lives in the region.

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Silo wasted, local says

One Cobram resident believes the unused silo lying dormant on Market St could add significant value to town if it was to become a part of the Victorian silo art trail.

Liam Nash
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Benefit concert in Yarrawonga

internationally-acclaimed guitarist Matthew Fagan is perform at Yarrawonga community hall on Sunday for a reduced fee to raise money for bushfire relief. The profit raised will go to help families and communities impacted by the devastating...

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Doug’s lunch brings yearly cheer

Doug’s Christmas Day lunch, an event organised by a dedicated committee and under the auspice of Cobram Community House, again provided a festive meal on Christmas Day for more than 80 older people who would otherwise have been alone on...

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Letter to the editor: Wonderful support

Wonderful support Thank you to the heartfelt crew that helped in any way to get things organised for the bushfire victims appeal at my home. Sandwich makers Liz and Roma - all donated with love and compassion. Geoff for giving us reports on some of...

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NDIS proving to be a winner

This month marks the one-year anniversary of the Goulburn region’s affiliation with the Nation Disability Insurance Scheme, where more than 2000 residents have since benefited from the system. After seeing a great number of locals aided by the...

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100 years of RSL

Today, the Courier continues the 100 years of RSL – down through the decades series. Today’s article tells the story of the sixth decade of the Cobram-Barooga RSL Sub-branch. 1969 to 1978 We left the last decade with council having...

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Melissa leads D’Vine Ideas into new decade

After 15 years of co-ownership alongside sister Paula Latina, Melissa Crisafulli recently became the owner of Cobram business D’Vine Ideas which opened in 2004. Mrs Latina is stepping away to family commitments, after recently having a baby...

Liam Nash
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Eliott family puts Barooga on the map

What does Barooga’s resident motorhead Stuart Eliott, Aussie rock icon Shannon Noll and pimped out lawn mowers have in common? More than you would think.

Liam Nash
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Cobram driver detected three times over the legal alcohol limit

A P-plate driver was detected speeding by police just north of Katamatite on Saturday night.

Liz Mellino
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Cobram’s high achievers

Cobram Secondary College ended its fourth year with a focus on improving student literacy. The hard work is paying off, with students achieving a range of NAPLAN and VCE/VCAL success. The mean ATAR increased six points from 2018, hitting 60.43. This...

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Fire destroys haystack at Strathmerton

What was reported as a grassfire turned out to be much worse for dairy farmers on Stokes Rd, Strathmerton, after 360 large square hay bales were destroyed in the blaze. The fire was reported at 12.15 pm on December 30 and CFA District 22 commander...

Rodney Woods
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Festival for furry friends

As fires burn through bush near and far, the environment and all which inhabits it pays the price. None more so than koalas, with numbers rapidly decreasing due to the species’ battle with a sarcoptic mange (scabies) outbreak, while having to...

Liam Nash
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Milestone for Ken Brown

Cobram-Barooga RSL Sub-branch president Rob Brown recently had the pleasure of presenting Ken Brown with his certificate from RSL National in recognition of his 60 years of service as a member of the league. Mr Brown joined the Royal Australian Navy...

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Your guide to the region’s Christmas lights

Christmas has well and truly come to Shepparton, with homes across the region lighting up. They’re bright, and cheery, and very, very Christmassy. Don’t miss any Christmas lights with our map!

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23 with three months to live

“The year looked so promising for me.“ This is how Johnathon Bentancourt saw his future before doctors told him he had just a few months left to live.

Morgan Dyer
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Hume Freeway closed, near Wangaratta

The Hume Freeway is closed towards Melbourne, just outside of Wangaratta, due to a truck rollover. Emergency services are on site. Motorists are advised to detour at the Great Alpine road exit to get back on to the Hume Freeway. Northbound lanes...

Simon Ruppert
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Builder announced for Greater Shepparton Secondary College

Construction on the new Greater Shepparton Secondary College is set to commence next month with a builder now appointed to the job.

Liz Mellino