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Ottrey Homes closing to visitors

In the interest of safety, aged care facility Ottrey Homes has closed its doors to visitors. Aside from special exemptions, such as those receiving palliative care, these preventative measures have been put in place to protect residents and staff...

Liam Nash
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Locals utilising Cobram Community Testing Clinic

Cobram residents are taking the initiative and making use of NCN Health’s COVID-19 testing clinic. In the six weeks it has been open, NCN Health chief executive Jacque Phillips commented on a steady stream of locals unhesitating to get...

Liam Nash
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Police investigate alleged stabbing in Strathmerton

A 49-year-old Strathmerton man is in a stable condition at Goulburn Valley Health after he was allegedly stabbed multiple times on Tuesday night.

Morgan Dyer
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Cobram schools reflect on the return to remote learning

Recent COVID-19 restrictions has affected how schools in Cobram will operate, with remote learning back from today. Having tackled it all before, schooling bodies are better prepared heading into the next six weeks. Cobram Anglican Grammar principal...

Liam Nash
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Moira among shires leading Victorian unemployment

The Shepparton region – which includes Moira Shire, City of Greater Shepparton and Campaspe Shire – has suffered the biggest drop in employment in rural and regional Victoria.

Jessica Ball
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Police investigate damage to fence

Incident under investigation Police officers are investigating the circumstances in which a vehicle collided with a fence on the corner of Campbell Rd and Clive Puls Crt, Cobram, on July 28, about 6.15 pm. The incident caused significant...

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Rock treasure hunt discovered in Katamatite

With COVID-19 causing events to be cancelled across Moira Shire, many locals are running out of ideas to entertain themselves and their families. But never fear, because here is an idea for you. Sparked from several Facebook pages, it involves...

Morgan Dyer
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Cobram’s Grand Central Hotel calls last drinks

Closing time was called for the final time at Cobram’s Grand Central Hotel on Sunday. The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic forced owner Nikki Katsaounis to make the heartbreaking decision to shut the Middle Pub’s doors for good. It was...

Jessica Ball
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Breakthrough for border residents

Patients from NSW who attend medical appointments in Victoria outside of their border zone can now do so without being required to self-isolate for 14 days on their return. The NSW Government has created a new permit category called: “Person...

Morgan Dyer
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Planting for the future

They say a little bit of dirt never hurt anyone. And that is what Cobram Secondary College students told their teachers when they came to class with dirt under their fingernails and on their faces last week. In honour of National Tree Day, Year 9...

Morgan Dyer
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What stage 3 means for you and your family

Moira Shire residents will go under stage three COVID-19 ‘’stay at home restrictions” from Thursday along with the rest of regional Victoria. Cafes and restaurants will be forced back to takeaway and delivery only and gyms will also close from...

Morgan Dyer
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Cobram residents share their thoughts on mandatory masks

As masks became mandatory for regional Victorians on Monday the Courier hit the streets of Cobram to find out how people found the experience.

Jessica Ball
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NSW patients going to Victorian hospitals no longer need to self-isolate

Patients from NSW who attend medical appointments in Victoria outside of their border zone can now do so without being required to self-isolate for 14 days on their return. The NSW Government has created a new permit category called: “Person...

Madi Chwasta
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Cobram residents mask up

Masks are now mandatory for all Victorians to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced on July 30 that regional Victorians would be required to wear a mask or a face covering whenever they left their home as of...

Jessica Ball
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Cobram woman sewing masks like mad

After her second COVID-19 test, Cobram business owner Cindy Hamson decided it was time to mask up and has being so for over a week. “I had two corona tests, both negative,” she said. “One of mine was after a customer came from...

Jessica Ball
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Moira Shire investigated for EPA breaches

The Environment Protection Authority is investigating Moira Shire Council after a “discovery and removal of contaminated soil from the retardation basin in Rowe St, Numurkah”.

James Bennett
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Numurkah petition calls for RV-friendly status

A trial period to make Numurkah an RV Friendly Town is on the cards after Moira Shire Council voted to review its recreational vehicle strategy. A petition was submitted to the council calling for a reinstatement of the RV Friendly Town status...

James Bennett
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Cobram shoppers share their thoughts on Kmart Hub

Cobram’s new Kmart Hub store was bustling with customers on Friday. The Courier asked shoppers their thoughts on the department store’s opening. Vicki Coombes: It’s great. I was happy with Target but this just seems to have a lot more homewares...

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COVID-19 fines after police called to Kyabram residence hosting 30-plus gathering

NINE people have been issued fines by Kyabram Police after they were found in breach of COVID-19 social-gathering restrictions.

Jared Prestwidge
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No new cases

There has been one further case of COVID-19 identified in a resident of Murrumbidgee Local Health District.

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Benalla Freemasons COVID concerns

Family members of residents at Royal Freemasons Benalla are anxiously awaiting test results after a staff member was in contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case.

Simon Ruppert
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“Border bubble” bursts as NSW Government announces strict new border zone

The NSW Government has established a strict new border zone which comes into force at 12.01 am on Wednesday, July 22. Residents of Cobram, Cobram East, Barooga, Tocumwal, Yarrawonga and Mulwala can cross the closed Victoria-NSW border by...

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