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Celebrate and stay safe this Australia Day

The usual large gatherings are expected at local parks and river reserves this year, as people enjoy the hot weather and get out and about to celebrate Australia Day. Federation Council is encouraging residents and visitors using public areas to...

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Recognising women in local government

The local community has been called on to celebrate the contributions of inspirational women by making a nomination for the 2020 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government. Member for Albury Justin Clancy said the annual awards recognise the...

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Study finds uses for dead carp

Researchers have found that dead carp could be used successfully in a range of ways, from fertiliser to feed. This could help use the large amounts of dead carp, which would be generated if the all governments in Australia decided to introduce the...

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Australia Day nominees announced

Residents, friends, family and visitors are invited to celebrate everything that’s great about living in Australia at this year’s Australia Day celebrations, to be held at the Howlong Memorial Park from 9:00 am on Sunday 26 January 2020. Judging...

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Tim Fischer Oration tickets

The Rotary Club of Corowa will hold its fifth Annual Federation Dinner and Tim Fischer Oration on Friday, January 24 at the Oddfellows Hall, Sanger St. Corowa beginning at 6:30 pm as part of its annual Federation Festival weekend. The oration is in...

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Listen to rural people

Shelley Scoullar Chair – Speak Up Campaign Inc. At this time of crisis in our nation I believe it is vital that we acknowledge a major problem around policy development that is dictated by city-based ideologies yet ignores those who live and...

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Miki City Student visits Corowa

Following the recent Miki City Student exchange program to Japan in October, Japanese student Rin Okumura has travelled to Australia to visit her Host Sister, Rebecca Upton. Federation Council Mayor, Cr Pat Bourke said council has a sister city...

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Take your trash – keep our rivers clean

Federation Council is targeting litter reduction in 2020 and you can be part of the solution. ‘Don’t be a Tosser!’ It’s a simple message, but many people make excuses to justify their littering behaviour. This summer you may be enjoying an...

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Corowa Market Report

Lamb numbers lifted at the Corowa market on Monday up on last week’s market by 7,118 with a total of 13,536 yarded. The quality remains good with plenty of trade and heavy lambs offered. Light 2 score processing lambs were in short supply as were...

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Council, Rivalea discuss swine fever threat

Federation Council said they have received correspondence from and communicated with Rivalea Australia in relation to the threat of African swine fever (ASF). At the final Ordinary Council Meeting of 2019, Councillor Fred Longmire raised the issue...

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Island bushfire being investigated

A fire that started on an island in the upper reaches of Lake Mulwala and Bundalong near Majors Creek on Saturday is being investigated by police.

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Rezoning interest sought

Federation Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from property owners and or developers seeking to undertake residential or commercial development on land where it is currently not permitted under current zoning rules. Federation Council...

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Corowa police praise driver behaviour

Poor driving behaviour was on the decline this Christmas/New Year period, giving Corowa police hope that motorists are heeding their safety messages.

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Lobbying efforts are for entire Southern Basin

Victorian irrigators have been assured they are being included in all efforts to increase water availability for food production.

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Youth/councillor partnership

Federation Youth Council’s wish to start a mentoring program with their councillor counterparts on Federation Council will be gladly agreed to by their older partners. “The mentorship program would expose them to the bigger picture in council...

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Taking care of your mental health and wellbeing this New Year

Some Murrumbidgee communities have had a tough time this holiday season and a new year is traditionally a time to reflect. Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN), Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) and Wellways are working together to...

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Delivering a stronger rural health workforce

Regional, rural and remote communities and patients across Australia will benefit from changes that begin on 1 January 2020 that will support more doctors, allied health professionals, nurses and Aboriginal health practitioners to work in country...

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Corowa supports bushfire stricken communities

In the wake of bushfire devastation across Victoria and NSW, Corowa locals have opened their hearts, cupboards and purses to support fire-stricken communities in the region.

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Euroa blaze under control, heroic firefighters celebrated

Firefighters have been celebrated in their efforts to contain a bushfire in Euroa, which burnt about 350 ha and threatened the township.

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Power restored after outages in Mooroopna and surrounds

Hundreds of people are currently without power in Mooroopna, Ardmona, Tatura and surrounds.

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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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Emergency services respond to bushfire in Murchison

More than 20 vehicles are responding to a bushfire at Rushworth Rd, Murchison. The bushfire is on the western edge of Murchison and is a result of a structure fire at that location. Firefighters are on scene and there are a number of fire trucks...

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