News Man accused of growing cannabis in Rochester bailed A MAN charged over the cultivation of more than 200 cannabis plants in Rochester has been granted bail. Ivy Jensen 03 Aug 2020 03 Aug 2020
News Century 21 sets up shop in Rochester IT’S a turn of the century for real estate in Rochester, as Century 21 opens a new office in town. Alex Gretgrix 30 Jul 2020 30 Jul 2020
News Leadership and mentor program open for women in agriculture: Gepp WOMEN across Victoria involved in agriculture or the agricultural supply chain looking to build their leadership and governance skills can apply for the 2021 Victorian Rural Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Program. State Member for Northern... Campaspe News 29 Jul 2020 29 Jul 2020
News Leadership and mentor program open for women in agriculture: Gepp WOMEN across Victoria involved in agriculture or the agricultural supply chain looking to build their leadership and governance skills can apply for the 2021 Victorian Rural Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Program. State Member for Northern... Campaspe News 29 Jul 2020 29 Jul 2020
News Doors reopen at Rochester Salvation Army Thrift Shop AFTER 18 weeks of closure, the Rochester Salvation Army Thrift Shop is ready to see your smiling faces — behind masks of course. The team has been working hard since reopening last week to ensure the shop is running as smoothly as possible... Alex Gretgrix 30 Jul 2020 30 Jul 2020
News Free sanitary products in all government schools FREE pads and tampons will be available in every government school in Victoria — reducing the discomfort and embarrassment around periods for girls and saving families hundreds of dollars every year. Victoria is the first state or territory in... Alex Gretgrix 29 Jul 2020 29 Jul 2020
News Campaspe organisations to score cash through online auction ROCHESTER Community House’s FoodShare program will benefit from funds raised in an online auction later this month. Echuca’s Neighbourhood House and Crossenvale House will be the other beneficiaries. Elders Real Estate’s Alastair Lias said it was... Alex Gretgrix 29 Jul 2020 29 Jul 2020
News Campaspe Shire’s 10-year plan to come back to councillors CAMPASPE Shire Council’s 10-year plan will go back before staff to be updated for anomalies and to specify that it is only an indicative costing. At the July 21 council meeting the costings for capital works until June 2030 was presented, with... Campaspe News 29 Jul 2020 29 Jul 2020
News Echuca-Moama border zone permit amended THE reasons for travel across the Echuca-Moama border changed again last week. The NSW Government amended the permitted uses for the border zone permits to allow people to receive or provide care or assistance to a vulnerable person, including for... Anna McGuinness 29 Jul 2020 29 Jul 2020
Campaspe News The late Rochester mural artist Kristin Scherlies celebrated OVER the past few years, the Rochester community got to know Kristin Scherlies. Because of this, her sudden death last week has left many shocked and saddened. Alex Gretgrix 30 Jul 2020 30 Jul 2020
News Rochester truck drivers demand answers to COVID-19 testing requirements CHANGES to COVID-19 testing rules for Victorian truck drivers could cripple the transport industry, according to Rochester and district companies. South Australia requires drivers to get tested every seven days if they are crossing state borders... Alex Gretgrix 31 Jul 2020 31 Jul 2020
News CopacaBarry: you’re next perfect pet YOU won’t have to travel to the hottest spot north of Havana to fall in love. Because two-year-old, domestic medium-haired Barry is right here at the Campaspe Animal Shelter. He is a gentle and loving soul, unlike Rico and Tony, who loves nothing... Alex Gretgrix 29 Jul 2020 29 Jul 2020
News Police warn Campaspe residents of COVID and tax scams You can also report the scam to ScamWatch Ivy Jensen 30 Jul 2020 30 Jul 2020
News Lockington Consolidated prep students celebrate 100 days of school PREP students from Lockington Consolidated School celebrated a milestone as they reached 100 days at school. The kids were invited to dress up for the day and bring along their 100-day project. Students enjoyed checking out each other’s... Alex Gretgrix 30 Jul 2020 30 Jul 2020
News Campaspe Shire’s 10-year plan to come back to councillors CAMPASPE Shire Council’s 10-year plan will go back before staff to be updated for anomalies and to specify that it is only an indicative costing. At the July 21 council meeting the costings for capital works until June 2030 was presented, with... Lachlan Durling 28 Jul 2020 28 Jul 2020
News Community groups get boost from Campaspe Shire Council COMMUNITY groups in Campaspe Shire are set to benefit from a funding boost after Campaspe Shire Council approved an increase in some grants programs. As part of a policy amendment for grants and donations, council has split a range of community... Lachlan Durling 26 Jul 2020 26 Jul 2020
News Show us the money to improve Echuca train journey: Walsh MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh is looking for the millions, even hundreds of millions, of dollars that have been spent on upgrading the Echuca-Bendigo train line. But he said he couldn’t find the money anywhere. Ivy Jensen 24 Jul 2020 24 Jul 2020
News Phil is hanging up the plunger after 32 years THERE has been a lot of water flow under Phil Penny’s bridge — and it started long before he joined Moroney’s Plumbing Supplies at Rochester 32 years ago. He just never realised it would start with his childhood next-door neighbour... Alex Gretgrix 16 Jul 2020 16 Jul 2020
News Poppy the pup provides therapy at REDHS THEY say laughter is the best medicine. But what about a little chocolate labrador to brighten your day? Alex Gretgrix 24 Jul 2020 24 Jul 2020
News 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 19 Jul 2020 19 Jul 2020
News No new cases There has been one further case of COVID-19 identified in a resident of Murrumbidgee Local Health District. Deniliquin Pastoral Times 21 Jul 2020 21 Jul 2020
News 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 04 Aug 2020 04 Aug 2020
News “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... Cobram Courier 20 Jul 2020 20 Jul 2020
