Cobram News

Outages leave more than 2500 people without power

Hundreds of people are currently without power, with wild weather causing outages in Cobram, Tungamah, Katamatite, Yarrawonga and surrounds. The outages are currently under investigation, but a number are expected to be related to storm activity...

Cobram Courier

20 Jan 2020

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Katamatite coming together

New Year’s Eve of 2019 in Katamatite will sadly be remembered for all the wrong reasons, with the theft from the fire brigade rocking the town. Now, two weeks on from the wretched act, the community has banded together to help repair some of the...

Liam Nash

19 Jan 2020

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Barooga resident helping recycle camping waste

During the Christmas-New Year holiday break, Barooga resident Steve Tomlinson was busy handing out recycling bags for campers in Cobram and Barooga. Mr Tomlinson has been taking the recycled containers to the return and earn station to raise funds...

Cobram Courier

18 Jan 2020

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Barooga resident helping recycle camping waste

Cobram Courier

18 Jan 2020

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BBQ for bush fire relief

Cobram Ecumenical Prayer Group, a multi-denominational prayer group, is working with local churches to run a fundraising barbecue to support those affected by the bush fires. The barbecue on Saturday runs from noon to 3 pm at Mivo Park, and is...

Cobram Courier

16 Jan 2020

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Lions share Christmas cheer

Barooga Lions Club hosted a Senior Citizens Christmas Party at Cobram-Barooga Golf Club last month. Lost loved ones and people affected by the severe drought conditions were remembered at the lunch on December 14. Because of the heat, sickness and...

Cobram Courier

15 Jan 2020

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Calls for Cobram residents to tighten up water use over summer

With water regulations put under strict watch during the warmer months, Goulburn Valley Water is urging residents to make sure every drop of water counts. While temperatures are again predicted to be warmer and drier than average, permanent water...

Cobram Courier

15 Jan 2020

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Plenty of room at the Hotel Barooga

With the state of affairs surrounding bushfires in Victoria and NSW, the team at Barooga Hotel is pitching in to help, putting on a night for the firemen risking their lives in the region.

Cobram Courier

15 Jan 2020

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Silo wasted, local says

One Cobram resident believes the unused silo lying dormant on Market St could add significant value to town if it was to become a part of the Victorian silo art trail.

Liam Nash

15 Jan 2020

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Benefit concert in Yarrawonga

internationally-acclaimed guitarist Matthew Fagan is perform at Yarrawonga community hall on Sunday for a reduced fee to raise money for bushfire relief. The profit raised will go to help families and communities impacted by the devastating...

Cobram Courier

14 Jan 2020

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Doug’s lunch brings yearly cheer

Doug’s Christmas Day lunch, an event organised by a dedicated committee and under the auspice of Cobram Community House, again provided a festive meal on Christmas Day for more than 80 older people who would otherwise have been alone on...

Cobram Courier

14 Jan 2020

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Letter to the editor: Wonderful support

Wonderful support Thank you to the heartfelt crew that helped in any way to get things organised for the bushfire victims appeal at my home. Sandwich makers Liz and Roma - all donated with love and compassion. Geoff for giving us reports on some of...

Cobram Courier

14 Jan 2020

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NDIS proving to be a winner

This month marks the one-year anniversary of the Goulburn region’s affiliation with the Nation Disability Insurance Scheme, where more than 2000 residents have since benefited from the system. After seeing a great number of locals aided by the...

Cobram Courier

14 Jan 2020

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100 years of RSL

Today, the Courier continues the 100 years of RSL – down through the decades series. Today’s article tells the story of the sixth decade of the Cobram-Barooga RSL Sub-branch. 1969 to 1978 We left the last decade with council having...

Cobram Courier

07 Jan 2020

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Melissa leads D’Vine Ideas into new decade

After 15 years of co-ownership alongside sister Paula Latina, Melissa Crisafulli recently became the owner of Cobram business D’Vine Ideas which opened in 2004. Mrs Latina is stepping away to family commitments, after recently having a baby...

Liam Nash

14 Jan 2020

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Eliott family puts Barooga on the map

What does Barooga’s resident motorhead Stuart Eliott, Aussie rock icon Shannon Noll and pimped out lawn mowers have in common? More than you would think.

Liam Nash

13 Jan 2020

Cobram Courier

Cobram driver detected three times over the legal alcohol limit

A P-plate driver was detected speeding by police just north of Katamatite on Saturday night.

Liz Mellino

13 Jan 2020

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Cobram’s high achievers

Cobram Secondary College ended its fourth year with a focus on improving student literacy. The hard work is paying off, with students achieving a range of NAPLAN and VCE/VCAL success. The mean ATAR increased six points from 2018, hitting 60.43. This...

Cobram Courier

12 Jan 2020

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Fire destroys haystack at Strathmerton

What was reported as a grassfire turned out to be much worse for dairy farmers on Stokes Rd, Strathmerton, after 360 large square hay bales were destroyed in the blaze. The fire was reported at 12.15 pm on December 30 and CFA District 22 commander...

Rodney Woods

10 Jan 2020