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Elise Anderson set for close shave to raise funds for blood cancer

ELISE Anderson is known as the girl at IGA with waist-length hair, but every now and then, she will cut it all off and start again. This time, she is doing it for the Leukemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave.

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Coliban Water reminds customers to save water this summer

Coliban Water is reminding customers to be aware of their water usage as the region adapts to a hotter, drier climate and population growth.

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Cricketing mates gather to honour two Matts

THE second staging of the Rochester Cricket Club’s ‘Matt Day’ has been a resounding success, with a big crowd turning out to remember the lives of two well-loved cricketers and mates.

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Rochester locals join the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners

THE sight of 180 trucks all stacked with hay driving for two days through NSW would be a something to behold. Last weekend the convoy was heading straight for the drought-stricken town of Armidale. Each year the Burrumbuttock hay run unites the...

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Rochester locals take home Australia Day honours

A Facebook administrator and a Rochester Secondary College student were surprised with the top citizens awards at the Rochester’s Australia Day event.

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Lockington pool raises nearly $700 for bushfire appeal

LOCKINGTON pool’s successful fundraiser on Friday raised $697.50 for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. Local resident Kylie Floyd said more than 80 people enjoyed the evening, with 100 per cent of proceeds from sales of Ciurleo’s ice creams...

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Locals helping locals

Hearing about the bushfires and the toll it was taking on wildlife, Rochester’s Catriona Jenkins tipped out her loose change jar filled with silver coins. She counted out $80 worth of change to donate to the RSPCA Appeal. Having tried both banks in...

Anna McGuinness
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Rochester’s Ron Iddles immortalised in new mural celebrating Australia’s greatest detective

Ron Iddles is one of Rochester’s finest exports. That’s according to Glenda Nichol, Rochester Business Network president and project manager of the new mural.

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Celebrate Australia Day with the Rochester Lions Club

Kick off your Australia Day celebrations at the Rochester Lions Club’s breakfast and flag raising ceremony on Sunday.

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Prepartion for artwork on Colbinabbin silo starts

The first stage of preparation for the Colbinabbin silo artwork has started. De Groot Roof Painting has started preparing the silos to be painted by artist Tim Bowtell. Russell De Groot explained the process. “The first stage is the pressure...

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Entries now open for Rochybalds

Preparation for the 2020 Mural Festival is ramping up with entries to the Rochybalds now open.

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Colbinabbin Country Hotel’s Bushfire Benefit Concert raised $3500 for bushfire relief

Colbinabbin Country Hotel’s bushfire fundraiser raised more than $3500 for the Red Cross and Wildlife Victoria. The event featured live music from Milkwood and other local acts, afternoon tea and a silent auction. Kaye Poulton sold her...

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Updated Campaspe Health and Services Directory is available online

The Campaspe Health and Services Directory has been updated and is available on the Campaspe Primary Care Partnership website. The directory includes contact details and service descriptions and a list of publicly-funded providers. “Campaspe...

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Iddles forever in Rochester

IDDLES Lane is on its way to becoming the most popular thoroughfare in downtown Rochester as everyone tries to get a sneak preview of the masterpiece slowly being unveiled by artist Tim Bowtell as he completes the stern face of ex-cop Ron Iddles...

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School holiday fun in Rochester

THERE are still plenty of activities for your child this school holidays thanks to the Campaspe Regional Library Service. Library services manager Jenny Mustey said daily activities guaranteed to entertain were available to children of all ages...

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Rochester assists animals in need

WHEN we think about who and how to assist during the bushfires devastating the country, many would go straight to helping people losing their homes and belongings. But what about our two- and four-legged companions who have been injured and lost their homes too?

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Lockington Pool set to help raise bushfire relief funds

LOCKINGTON Pool is hosting a bushfire fundraiser this Friday, January 17 from 5 pm to 7 pm. It is set to be a great couple of hours, with food, drinks and fun in the pool on offer.

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Colbinabbin Country Hotel Benefit Concert

AFTER a successful bushfire fundraiser over the weekend, the Colbinabbin Country Hotel has donated more than $3500 to the cause. The event featured live music from Milkwood and other local acts, afternoon tea and a silent auction. “Saturday...

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Shepparton man identified as victim of fatal crash

A 33-year-old Shepparton man has been identified as the victim of Monday’s fatal collision in Arcadia.

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Fatal collision in Arcadia

A driver has died following a collision with a truck in Arcadia this morning.

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Hume Freeway closed, near Wangaratta

The Hume Freeway is closed towards Melbourne, just outside of Wangaratta, due to a truck rollover. Emergency services are on site. Motorists are advised to detour at the Great Alpine road exit to get back on to the Hume Freeway. Northbound lanes...

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23 with three months to live

“The year looked so promising for me.“ This is how Johnathon Bentancourt saw his future before doctors told him he had just a few months left to live.

Morgan Dyer