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Historic gun restored to its former glory

The Strathmerton community has banded together to give one of its most iconic statues a makeover. Sitting out the front of Strathmerton town hall, the previously rusty Bofor’s QF 40 mm MK1 anti-aircraft gun has been restored to its...

Morgan Dyer
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New information centre on wheels

A state-of-the-art van will soon be seen in Moira Shire promoting tourism in the region. The mobile Visitor Information Centre will work with all tourism and tourism-related businesses to help boost tourist numbers post COVID-19. Mayor Libro Mustic...

Morgan Dyer
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Owner fined, dogs euthanased after attacks

Moira Shire Council has won its case to have two dogs destroyed following an incident last year. In may last year, a Numurkah resident returned home to find two dogs on their property and took pictures of the animals before they escaped the yard. On...

Morgan Dyer
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Cobram businesses continue to hurt

State Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy is calling on the Victorian Government to keep coronavirus restrictions consistent with NSW for border towns like Cobram. Mr McCurdy said Cobram businesses continued to be disadvantaged by the temporary...

Morgan Dyer
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Sporties health and fitness facility to stay closed

Barooga Sporties health and fitness has crumbled under the pressures of COVID-19 and will remain closed indefinitely. Club president Gary Hunt said ongoing challenges combined with the effects of the coronavirus brought forward the “important...

Morgan Dyer
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Big Beanie travels through Cobram

Cobram’s Hicks Transport Group accepted an unusual yet rewarding transport request last week. The company journeyed from Mt Waverley via Cobram to Deniliquin carrying a mammoth bright blue Fight MND beanie on the back of its truck last...

Morgan Dyer
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Improving locals lives for the past 20 years

The team at Moira Palliative Care had a much-deserved afternoon tea last week to celebrate 20 years of service to the region. The team had planned to celebrate the milestone by welcoming community members, past workers and volunteers to the event...

Morgan Dyer
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Bookworms rejoice

The wait is over for Cobram bookworms with the library reopening. After the easing of restrictions, the library is now open to 20 eager readers at a time, looking to sink their teeth into a new read. Goulburn Valley Libraries chief executive Kevin...

Morgan Dyer
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From Cobram to Paris and beyond with singer-songwriter Eliott

The singer-songwriter said now felt like the right time to release Circles

Jessica Ball
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Body found believed to be missing Shepparton man Simranjeet Bhullar

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner after a body was located on a rural property in Katamatite.

Liz Mellino
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Write a letter to become a part of Australia’s history

Would you like to be a part of Australia’s history? District residents are being called on to capture this historic moment in time by writing a letter about their experience of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Morgan Dyer
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GDP in Moira Shire to drop due to COVID-19 and drought

Moira Shire’s GDP is predicted to fall about 6.5 per cent this financial year, due to the impact of COVID-19 and the drought.

Madi Chwasta
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Cinema industry authority to mentor new cinema manager

Cobram Community Cinema will soon be seeking a manager from the region, who will be mentored by an Australian cinema industry veteran.

Madi Chwasta
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Cobram Community Cinema ready by spring

Stage one of Cobram Community Cinema is now expected to be finished by July, with hopes the project will be ready for cinemagoers by spring. Cobram Community Cinema Inc secretary Rob Morey said completion of stage one, which included the two...

Madi Chwasta
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Cobram Target to become Kmart store

Cobram’s Target will close in July and be turned into a Kmart, as retail giant Wesfarmers announced it would close or convert about 160 stores across the country. The store will be one of the 10 to 40 Target and 52 Target Country outlets to be...

Madi Chwasta
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Cobram and Barooga reopening for tourism from June 1

Cobram will reopen for tourism at the same time as Barooga, as the Victorian Government allows overnight stays from June 1 - in line with NSW. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said accommodation, campgrounds and caravan parks would be able to open...

Madi Chwasta
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Some Cobram students head back to school

Some of Cobram’s primary and secondary students went back to classroom learning yesterday, while other year levels have to wait a couple more weeks. Foundation, Year 1, Year 2, and VCE and VCAL students were allowed to return to school yesterday...

Madi Chwasta
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Pet of the week: Casper is looking for a home

Casper is a gorgeous three-year-old male ragdoll cross who is looking for his forever home. He’s friendly and independent and will come to you for affection. He does not like being carried as he prefers his independence. He is kitty litter trained...

Madi Chwasta

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The Amphibious sinks in Port of Echuca

The Paddle Vessel Amphibious sank in the Murray on Saturday evening.

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Body found believed to be missing Shepparton man Simranjeet Bhullar

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner after a body was located on a rural property in Katamatite.

Liz Mellino
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Fatal crash in Kyabram

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred in Kyabram this morning.

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Two Kyabram District Health Service staff test positive for COVID-19

Kyabram District Health Services confirmed on Tuesday night that two staff members have tested positive to COVID-19.

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