Cobram News

Another confirmed COVID-19 case in Moira Shire

An eighth case of COVID-19 in Moira Shire has been confirmed by the state’s health department. No information about where the person resides in the shire or their prior movements has been released. The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in...

Cobram Courier

100 Years of RSL - down through the decades

100 Years of RSL – down through the decades Today, the Courier continues the 100 years of RSL – down through the decades series. Today’s article tells the story of the ninth decade of the Cobram-Barooga RSL Sub-branch. 1999-2008...

Spencer Fowler Steen

All Goulburn Valley Libraries have closed

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, all Goulburn Valley Libraries have closed to the public until further notice, but they are offering their services online. GVL chief executive Kevin Preece said it was a “sad time” for those relying on their...

Ed McLeish

All Goulburn Valley Libraries have closed

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, all Goulburn Valley Libraries have closed to the public until further notice, but they are offering their services online. GVL chief executive Kevin Preece said it was a “sad time” for those relying on their...

Ed McLeish

Positive cases in Moira Shire now at seven

The number of people in Moira Shire who have tested positive for COVID-19 has risen to seven, while Berrigan Shire has reported its first case.

James Bennett

Take caution growing fruit and veg

The Goulburn Murray Valley Fruit Fly Project office says there has been a spike in inquiries by the public wanting to grow their own fruit and vegetables in the safety of their own backyards due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goulburn Murray Valley Fruit...

James Bennett

Police seize drugs, cash and fireworks from Cobram home

Police seized drugs, cash and fireworks during a search of a Cobram home last week.

Liz Mellino

Billy Elliott production dazzles Cobram Secondary School staff and students

Twenty-seven Cobram Secondary College students — cast and crew for the school production Popstars! The 90s Musical — travelled to Melbourne’s Regent Theatre to see Billy Elliot The Musical

Ed McLeish

Fijian local in Cobram lends a hand

Fiji is probably the last place you would expect to find clothes from Cobram. But the Fijian market for Cobram threads is growing, thanks to a local woman who wants to make a difference.

Spencer Fowler Steen

Cobram florist provides free book exchange

She’s a florist by trade and a giftware sales guru, and now Cobram Florist owner Jaclyn Tickell has given the people another reason to head into her store and say hello by starting a book exchange.

Ed McLeish

Bourke Hire forced to lay off staff after Covid-19 event closures

After 50 years serving the local community, Cobram event hire company Bourke Hire has been forced to lay off all staff as Covid-19 restrictions force widespread event closures. A pillar of the Cobram community, the company made the heartbreaking...

Charmayne Allison

Woolies truck drops container off out the front of IGA

Cobram police attended an incident on Main St on Friday, as a Woolworths truck left its container behind. The truck had a brake-related issue, which meant the container – possibly containing toilet paper – was left by the corner of Main...

Ed McLeish

Two Cobram men arrested for stealing sheep

A 2009 white Nissan Navara utility vehicle was stolen from a Fisher Rd, Koonoomoo, address, overnight Sunday. The vehicle’s registration is 1OP4HH. ● A Cobram man, 30, was remanded to appear at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on...

Ed McLeish

Cobram student lifts community standards

If you see Isabella Boys out and about she is, more than likely, out and about doing some good in her community. This pocket dynamo might only be 12 but she is already a veteran on the fundraising circuit – for a swag of charities and causes...

Cobram Courier

Cobram’s David Scott delivers

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Spencer Fowler Steen

Anzac Day dawn service not open to public

Such a ceremony would include reciting the Ode of Remembrance; playing a recording of The Last Post; standing silently for one minute; and playing a recording of the Rouse

Ed McLeish

Three more confirmed COVID-19 cases in Moira Shire

GV Health have confirmed two people have tested positive for coronavirus in Moira Shire. GV Health chief executive Matt Sharp said both people recently returned from overseas and required assessment following the development of flu-like symptoms...

Cobram Courier

Helloworld Travel Cobram owner to face tough times ahead

Cobram’s Rosa Mete was 15 when she started working in the travel industry – she even knows the exact date her award-winning career started. This year, Ms Mete faces her biggest challenge yet - the coronavirus crippling the global tourism industry with increasingly legislated travel bans and airlines dropping services.

Ed McLeish

Cobram crime rates increase, but still no 24-hour police station in sight

As crime in Cobram increased by 30 per cent in the past year, Victorian Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy has called on the government to ensure Cobram’s police station is open 24 hours.

Ed McLeish