Riverine Herald Fires rage across Echuca district during Code Red day FIREFIGHTERS braved horrendous conditions yesterday, battling four blazes across the district’s Code Red fire day. Ivy Jensen 21 Nov 2019 21 Nov 2019
News Around the Schools: RSC students celebrated at VET awards night THIS year 30 Rochester Secondary College students completed a Vocational Education and Training subject as part of their school program. These subjects included Building and Construction, Engineering, Hospitality — Kitchen Operations, Hair and... Campaspe News 11 hours ago 11 hours ago
News EMERGENCY WARNING: Nanneella, Strathallan UPDATE, 2.50PM: Thirty-two vehicles are now responding to the fire which is still burning out of control. Campaspe News 21 Nov 2019 21 Nov 2019
News EMERGENCY WARNING: Nanneella, Strathallan UPDATE, 2.50PM: Thirty-two vehicles are now responding to the fire which is still burning out of control. Campaspe News 21 Nov 2019 21 Nov 2019
News Rochester Community House wins big at WickED Sustainability Awards ROCHESTER Community House was recognised for outstanding dedication to recycling at the WickED Sustainability Awards last week. The team earned their second win in the individual/group category, having taken out the award last year as well. This... Jared Prestwidge 21 Nov 2019 21 Nov 2019
News Around the Schools: RSC’s Year 10s make business their own This semester has seen the introduction of a Year 10 ‘Success in Business’ subject. It has had a practical focus, with students working in groups and coming up with their own business ideas. Campaspe News 19 Nov 2019 19 Nov 2019
News Remembrance Day 2019: Rochester Remembrance Day was marked at Rochester’s Cenotaph to commemorate the day the guns fell silent at the end of World War I. Community members laid wreaths and awards were given. James Arbuthnott 19 Nov 2019 19 Nov 2019
News Lockington going pink in fight against DPIG THE Lockington community are set to rally behind the Squires family once again as they raise money in support of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma research. Monique Squires passed away at the age of five after a 13-month battle with DIPG. For those... Jared Prestwidge 18 Nov 2019 18 Nov 2019
News Firefighters responding to fire in Strathallan FIREFIGHTERS are responding to a yet-to-be-controlled grass fire Burgoine Rd, Strathallan. The fire is travelling towards the river reserve and smoke will be visible from nearby communities and roads. The CFA encourages residents to keep the roads... Campaspe News 17 Nov 2019 17 Nov 2019
News Mayor Weston elected for another term CAMPASPE Shire Council mayor Adrian Weston will stay at the helm for another term after being re-elected last Tuesday. Lachlan Durling 16 Nov 2019 16 Nov 2019
News Share your experiences in accessing rural aged care services If you would like more information or are interested in being part of the study, please contact Marita Chisholm, Research Officer, John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University. Phone: (03) 5444... Vanessa Wiltshire 15 Nov 2019 15 Nov 2019
News Fishing and canoe platform coming to Rochester THE North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has received the go-ahead to construct an all-access fishing and canoe platform at the Campaspe River. The platform was funded by an Australian Government Basin Plan grant and will stretch along... Jared Prestwidge 14 Nov 2019 14 Nov 2019
News Elmore coffee van application refused THE Elmore Progress Association has breathed a collective sigh of relief as plans for a coffee van at Railway Place were shut down by VicTrack. Jared Prestwidge 13 Nov 2019 13 Nov 2019
News Photo Gallery: REDHS Cup Day luncheon Photo Gallery: REDHS Cup Day luncheon James Arbuthnott 13 Nov 2019 13 Nov 2019
News George and Marje Milne celebrate 70 years together IT HAS been 70 years since George and Marje Milne tied the knot on November 12, 1949 at St Peter’s Church in Eaglehawk. Now with a big happy family and a lifetime together to commemorate, the pair reflect on times of hard work, hardship and most of... James Arbuthnott 13 Nov 2019 13 Nov 2019
News Around the Schools: Nanneella Estate Primary School Big Changes for a Small School In 2020, Nanneella Estate Primary School will undergo some staffing changes not seen since the early 1990s. James Arbuthnott 12 Nov 2019 12 Nov 2019
News Rochester’s netballers in the spotlight ROCHESTER’S 145-year sporting history added another chapter on Friday when the recreation reserve unveiled lighting for its netball courts. James Arbuthnott 12 Nov 2019 12 Nov 2019
News Lockington circus LOCKINGTON’S little circus performers had their time in the spotlight recently, showing off their hoola hoop, tumbling, juggling and unicycling skills alongside Circus Oz at the Lockington Community Centre. James Arbuthnott 11 Nov 2019 11 Nov 2019
News Creative Seeds art exhibition at the Heritage Courthouse Artists from Rochester and district will lift the veil on new artworks at the second annual Creative Seeds exhibition on November 22 after last year’s successful turnout. A diverse range of artworks in a variety of mediums, including two- and... James Arbuthnott 11 Nov 2019 11 Nov 2019
News Body recovered from Lake Benalla - UPDATED Benalla Police and SES are currently searching the Lake Benalla shoreline with an area from the Art Gallery around to the showgrounds taped off. We are waiting on Victoria Police to contact us with more information which we will share with you as... Simon Ruppert 16 Nov 2019 16 Nov 2019
Sport Shepparton boxer Dwight Ritchie dies aged 27 in training accident Shepparton’s sporting community is in shock after boxer Dwight Ritchie died tragically on Saturday in a freak training injury. The 27-year-old was sparring with WBA Oceania middleweight champion Michael Zerafa in Melbourne, when he was struck with... Alex Mitchell 09 Nov 2019 09 Nov 2019
News EMERGENCY WARNING: Nanneella, Strathallan UPDATE, 2.50PM: Thirty-two vehicles are now responding to the fire which is still burning out of control. Campaspe News 21 Nov 2019 21 Nov 2019
News Shepparton boy wins car in McDonald’s Monopoly You could not wipe the smile from 14-year-old Bodi Fitzsimmons’ face on Friday afternoon as he collected the four-wheeled prize he won through playing McDonald’s Monopoly. Ashlea Witoslawski 18 Nov 2019 18 Nov 2019
