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Cobram’s Orchard Cafe perseveres despite current conditions

With the odds stacked against it, Cobram’s Orchard Cafe is persevering through tough times amid the spread of the coronavirus. Owner Alison Hewitt said although their business had halved since the virus struck, they were adapting their business...

Spencer Fowler Steen
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Follow self-isolation rules or face fines

Anyone returning from overseas will be enforced into self-isolation quarantine for 14 days and the Victorian Government has granted power to the police to issue on-the-spot fines. A person can be fined up to $1652 and up to $9913 for businesses if...

James Bennett
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Better preparation needed for bushfire season

A plan to better prepare Berrigan Shire for drought and fire events could be referred to the Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation of Councils. Council had proposed to develop its own response plan, but last month said a region wide Adverse Events...

Daniel Hughes
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Another confirmed COVID-19 case in Moira Shire

An eighth case of COVID-19 in Moira Shire has been confirmed by the state’s health department. No information about where the person resides in the shire or their prior movements has been released. The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in...

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100 Years of RSL - down through the decades

100 Years of RSL – down through the decades Today, the Courier continues the 100 years of RSL – down through the decades series. Today’s article tells the story of the ninth decade of the Cobram-Barooga RSL Sub-branch. 1999-2008...

Spencer Fowler Steen
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All Goulburn Valley Libraries have closed

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, all Goulburn Valley Libraries have closed to the public until further notice, but they are offering their services online. GVL chief executive Kevin Preece said it was a “sad time” for those relying on their...

Ed McLeish
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Positive cases in Moira Shire now at seven

The number of people in Moira Shire who have tested positive for COVID-19 has risen to seven, while Berrigan Shire has reported its first case.

James Bennett
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Take caution growing fruit and veg

The Goulburn Murray Valley Fruit Fly Project office says there has been a spike in inquiries by the public wanting to grow their own fruit and vegetables in the safety of their own backyards due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goulburn Murray Valley Fruit...

James Bennett
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Police seize drugs, cash and fireworks from Cobram home

Police seized drugs, cash and fireworks during a search of a Cobram home last week.

Liz Mellino
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Billy Elliott production dazzles Cobram Secondary School staff and students

Twenty-seven Cobram Secondary College students — cast and crew for the school production Popstars! The 90s Musical — travelled to Melbourne’s Regent Theatre to see Billy Elliot The Musical

Ed McLeish
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Fijian local in Cobram lends a hand

Fiji is probably the last place you would expect to find clothes from Cobram. But the Fijian market for Cobram threads is growing, thanks to a local woman who wants to make a difference.

Spencer Fowler Steen
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Cobram florist provides free book exchange

She’s a florist by trade and a giftware sales guru, and now Cobram Florist owner Jaclyn Tickell has given the people another reason to head into her store and say hello by starting a book exchange.

Ed McLeish
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Bourke Hire forced to lay off staff after Covid-19 event closures

After 50 years serving the local community, Cobram event hire company Bourke Hire has been forced to lay off all staff as Covid-19 restrictions force widespread event closures. A pillar of the Cobram community, the company made the heartbreaking...

Charmayne Allison
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Woolies truck drops container off out the front of IGA

Cobram police attended an incident on Main St on Friday, as a Woolworths truck left its container behind. The truck had a brake-related issue, which meant the container – possibly containing toilet paper – was left by the corner of Main...

Ed McLeish
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Two Cobram men arrested for stealing sheep

A 2009 white Nissan Navara utility vehicle was stolen from a Fisher Rd, Koonoomoo, address, overnight Sunday. The vehicle’s registration is 1OP4HH. ● A Cobram man, 30, was remanded to appear at Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on...

Ed McLeish
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Cobram student lifts community standards

If you see Isabella Boys out and about she is, more than likely, out and about doing some good in her community. This pocket dynamo might only be 12 but she is already a veteran on the fundraising circuit – for a swag of charities and causes...

Cobram Courier
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Cobram’s David Scott delivers

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Spencer Fowler Steen
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Anzac Day dawn service not open to public

Such a ceremony would include reciting the Ode of Remembrance; playing a recording of The Last Post; standing silently for one minute; and playing a recording of the Rouse

Ed McLeish

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Greater Shepparton’s first coronavirus case had travelled overseas

Greater Shepparton has its first confirmed case of COVID-19, the state government has said in a statement today. The News understands the person was tested at Goulburn Valley Health. Another person has tested positive for the virus in Gannawarr...

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Second coronavirus case confirmed in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has its second confirmed case of COVID-19, the state government has said in a statement today. Goulburn Valley Health have confirmed that a second person who tested positive for COVID-19 recently returned from overseas.

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GV Health COVID-19 patient dies

GV Health have confirmed that a person being treated for COVID-19 at the hospital has died.

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Third case of coronavirus incorrectly confirmed in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has reported a third confirmed case of COVID-19.

Madi Chwasta