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Newly finished works aim to prevent Lake Mulwala erosion

New infrastructure to prevent erosion on the foreshore of Lake Mulwala has recently been completed, set to allow for a waters-edge pedestrian footpath and attractive landscaping. Goulburn-Murray Water said the installation of steel sheet piling...

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A brighter Moira is a safer Moira

Moira Shire Council has received $85 760 in Victorian Government funding as a part of the Public Safety Infrastructure Fund, to install lighting along a shared walking and cycling path near the Murray Valley Hwy, Yarrawonga, to deter criminal...

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Moira fire danger period to begin in a fortnight

Following low winter rainfall and dry conditions, the looming fire danger period for the Moira Shire starts at the end of the month. According to the CFA’s website, this summer’s fire danger period — described as a period when the CF...

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Centre for the arts unveiled

Cobram Anglican Grammar School students, faculty and staff gathered on Thursday to celebrate the unveiling of the new performing arts centre. Members of the Anglican Schools Commission travelled from Western Australia for the official opening of the...

Liam Nash
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Do the walk of life

Little angels across the country will be celebrated and remembered at the annual Walk for Prems, with Goulburn Valley’s event to be held locally in Nathalia on October 27. Entering its 10th year, the walk raises money for Life’s Little...

Liam Nash
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Strawberry Fields ‘s sustainable approach

One of the region’s biggest festivals is looking to make a major reduction in its environmental impact this year. Strawberry Fields festival is introducing an Australian first of its scale with 100 per cent reusable crockery. Organiser Tara Benney...

Cobram Courier
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Kutcha Edwards live in Nathalia

Mutti Mutti singer and songwriter Kutcha Edwards is performing live in Nathalia later this month. Supported by Moira Arts and Culture Inc and the G.R.A.I.N Store, the event on October 27 kicks off at 1 pm with support act local Yorta Yorta woman...

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Cars, number plates stolen

CobramBurglars attempted to break in to a Mookarii St hotel early Saturday. The offenders attempted to jemmy a rear door to gain access to the kitchen area.● About 5 am Friday, unknown offenders gained entry to the Cobram Secondary school, leaving...

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Historical cup overflows

Sometimes in life there are opportunities just too good to miss and, in Julie Madgwick’s case one came when stumbling across an article while reading a daily paper in November 2007. A tiny headline advertising the 1892 Melbourne Cup trophy for...

Liam Nash
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Hoyle is a cut above

Mark Read might have trademarked the alias, but Koonoomoo is home to a `chopper’, cut from a completely different cloth. Willie Hoyle, 15, has recently been selected for the Victorian under-21 wood chopping team to represent the state at the Sydney...

Liam Nash
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Pet of the week

This cute female DSH cat is looking for her forever home. She is friendly, very affectionate and will sit on your lap for cuddles. She has a relaxed personality and is kitty litter-trained.

Liam Nash
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Day for the ages

Two of Cobram’s organisations joined forces last week for the benefit of the community’s senior citizens. On Wednesday, Cobram’s Men Shed hosted a barbecue for its members next door at the Cobram Community House, taking a break...

Liam Nash
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Old clanger to smoking gun

Jutting out like a giant mechanical arm from Strathmerton’s public hall, the rusting Bofor’s QF 40 mm MK1 anti-aircraft gun is to be resurrected from its decaying state and restored to its former glory – but help is needed from the...

Liam Nash
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A little slice of history

Working alongside the Katamatite Historical Society, Shepparton’s Simon Northey is raising funds to buy back a piece of town history. Mr Northey hopes to raise $4200 to buy the replica EW Kilgour Grocer’s Cart. The cart was made in tribute to the EW...

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IGA family fun day returns

The Ritchies IGA Family Fun Day returns on Saturday for its eighth year, with the supermarket car park set to come alive from 9.30 am to 1 pm. Held in support of the Cobram Fire Brigade and State Emergency Services, a myriad of attractions are sure...

Liam Nash
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Oh, McHappy days

Its high time to start rummaging for change under the seat cushions and in jacket pockets, with the Ronald McDonald House Charities McHappy Day on at Cobram McDonald’s next month.

Liam Nash
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The sound of the times

Guests are treated to a real slice of history when visiting one Cobram resident’s home.

Liam Nash
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Friday fun run for Strathmerton Primary School

Strathmerton Primary School Parents and Friends committee held a colourful walk and run day at school on Friday. The students walked and ran for more than an hour, while getting covered in coloured powder.

Liam Nash

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Man in a coma after Sturt St crash

A MALE is being airlifted to hospital after being cut free from his crashed car in Sturt St this evening. He had collided with a parked truck near intersection of Darling and Sturt streets. Emergency services including CFA, ambulance and police...

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Seven teenagers charged over JB Hi-Fi theft

Seven teenagers have been charged following the theft of $20,000 worth of stock from JB Hi-Fi yesterday

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Rumbalara player cops 18-match suspension

A Rumbalara under-17 player has been handed an 18-match suspension after pleading guilty to two charges of intentionally striking another player. The incidents happened in last month’s Murray Football League grand final against Cobram at Finley...

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Breakthrough in Cohuna murder case

A second man has been charged in relation to the Cohuna murder last month. Homicide Squad detectives arrested the man in Echuca this morning. The man is expected to appear in Echuca Magistrates Court this afternoon

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