Corowa News

Show preparations take off

Preparations are underway for this year’s highly-anticipated Corowa Show. Again at the Corowa Showgrounds for the 140th year, Show Secretary Jan McKenna is expecting a significant number of people to attend this year’s event with yet again many...

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A changeover at Rotary

On Wednesday, July 11, the Rotary Club of Corowa conducted its 79th Changeover Dinner. Distinguished guests, including the current District Governor Malcolm Kerr, joined representatives of local service clubs, Rotary Club members and guests, as...

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A changeover at Rotary

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Fire danger fear

Local fire brigades fear the upcoming fire season could emerge earlier than expected after a lack of rainfall during the current winter season. Without significant rainfall, rural areas, particularly surrounding the Murray River region, will dry out...

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Community support delights local CFA

Local fire fighters don’t volunteer for praise and glory, but having their commitment and service recognised certainly makes them feel good about their work. That’s the message from CFA’s Community Safety Officer Natalie Keaveney, whose...

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08 Aug 2018

Malicious damage rise “not concerning”

The Murray River Police District has been commended for its tireless efforts in negating local crime. But despite most crime categories either decreasing or remaining stable in the latest data from the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research...

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02 Aug 2018

ANZ closing Corowa branch

ANZ has confirmed that its Corowa branch will be closing in October. The popular bank will serve its last customer just before its official closure at 2.00pm on Tuesday, October 9. The local ANZ closure will be one of many major bank branches to...

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02 Aug 2018

A picture paints 1000 words

It’s true that a picture paints one thousand words. Billy Doolan, better known as Billy Doo, might paint with small, precise, intricate lines and dots, but behind the paint lays a big, deep and meaningful message. Born in Palm Island near...

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Sport

Roos netball

A Grade Corowa Rutherglen 38 def by Lavington 51 A fantastic game, winning the second and fourth quarters. A small lapse in concentration in the third proved costly but there are lots of positives to reflect on. This team is so versatile and...

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Farmland values soar

The value of farmland has more than doubled over the last two decades and the larger farmers are becoming bigger. Based on Rural Bank’s third annual Australian Farmland Values Report northern Victoria values have soared from under $2,000 per...

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Federation Dinner

In July/August 1893 a federation conference was held at the Corowa Court House. At this conference, Dr John Quick (later Sir John) moved a motion which was passed by delegates. John Quick, Edmond Barton and many others travelled the colonies...

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Early Christmas cheer

Members of the Rutherglen Men’s Shed got their hands busy on Thursday, July 5 when they began manufacturing Christmas decorations. The Men’s Shed received an $800 grant through the Australian Men’s Shed Association via Uncle Toby’s to...

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Corowa market report

The Corowa Market was held on Monday, July 16 with 10270 lambs yarded at a decrease of 1920 from the previous market, while 3750 sheep were yarded at a decrease of 485. Lamb numbers slipped a little and the quality was very good across the trade and...

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$10m river resort objection

A statement of objection has been lodged against a development of an eco-tourism resort planned near Corowa. The planned $10 million project has been presented to a Joint Regional Planning Panel for determination. The Federation Council are still in...

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Time flies when you’re having fun

It only seems like yesterday that Finnish Rotary exchange student Vera Toppara arrived in Corowa, but recently at Rotary she gave her final presentation on her year in Australia. Little did we know when Vera arrived last July, that she was such...

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Chamber’s “extensive” Business Awards

Entrants in this year’s Corowa Business Chamber’s Gala Awards Dinner extend from Corowa to Howlong and even Yarrawonga-Mulwala. Nominations not just coming from Corowa is a proposition that excites Corowa Business Chamber President Mary...

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Max’s brave fight

One of Rutherglen’s finest volunteer firefighters, Max Daye will be undertaking the most difficult of challenges when he races up 28 floors of Crown Metropol Hotel in Melbourne later this year. Mr Daye will be competing in the Melbourne...

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Gyles - 126 years of family loyalty

The Gyles story is one of devotion, hard work and family loyalty. The well-known family-owned Gyles Newsagency in Corowa will be celebrating its 126th birthday next Tuesday, July 17. The outlet was purchased in 1892 by William Henry Gyles and has...

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