Corowa News

Neil Martin retires after 46 years’ service

Neil also affectionately known as Blue has retired from Federation Council following 46 years of loyal service. Federation Council’s Mayor, Cr Patrick Bourke said Neil started work with Corowa Shire Council in 1973 as a draftsman and more recently...

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Council embarks on new tourism brand

Federation Council is embarking on a new tourism brand for the region and is engaging consultants to assist in leading the project for the community. The landscape of tourism marketing in Australia is incredibly vibrant and diverse. Recent...

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Youth connection

Indigo Shire Council has received $75,000 to implement the project We Know Your Name But Not Your Story as part of the third phase of VicHealth’s Bright Futures Challenge. Originally developed by Corangamite City Council, We Know Your Name But Not...

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Youth connection

Indigo Shire Council has received $75,000 to implement the project We Know Your Name But Not Your Story as part of the third phase of VicHealth’s Bright Futures Challenge. Originally developed by Corangamite City Council, We Know Your Name But Not...

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Top ‘froggers’ wanted for local frog count

Corowa and Albury residents are being asked to eavesdrop on the critically endangered Sloane’s Froglet breeding calls during August. Dr David Hunter senior threatened species officer said the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, in...

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Fire brigade awards evening

Members of the Wahgunyah Fire Brigade were recongised for their contribution to the CFA at an awards night recently. Acting Operations Manager Brett Myers from Wodonga CFA headquarters presented and thanked members for their contribution to the...

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Groups are beneficiaries of walkabout

Each year, the Winery Walkabout Weekend seems to go off without a hitch – the crowds come in and enjoy the festivities, wine and atmosphere not knowing the enormous amount of effort that has gone on behind the scenes. At a recent club meeting, the...

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Great grants for great community projects

Helping to fit out a community pre-school, funding for a new electronic scoreboard at the local cricket oval, new air conditioning for a suburban church; even a first aid course for the entire local hockey team. There are many ways to strengthen...

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Honour Avenue speed review

NSW Roads and Maritime Services are currently considering a request for a Speed Zone review in Honour Avenue, Corowa. The request is to extend the 60 km/h zone from 250m north-east of Gordon Street to the Federation Bridge / Corowa Saleyards...

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Armed robbers hold up petrol station

Two men armed with knives held up a Corowa petrol station on Saturday morning, fleeing with cigarettes and cash. Murray River Police District said the men entered the Mobil Service Station on Honour Avenue in Corowa at approximately 1.15am on...

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Spotlight on road safety

Member for Albury Justin Clancy is urging motorists to slow down and rethink their driving habits during August as part of an effort to drive down the State’s road toll. “Road safety is everyone’s responsibility and we all have a part to play...

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Oaklands ‘Dump-Ezy’ to boost visitation

Member for Albury Justin Clancy has announced that increased numbers of visitors are expected to stop in Oaklands with a new wastewater dump point at Gunambil Street through the NSW Government’s Regional Growth Environment and Tourism Fund. The...

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Forum to promote welcoming multicultural workforce

A forum is being planned for the end of August, to explore the opportunities for migrants with a refugee background to live and work in the region. The Corowa based refugee support group ‘Who Is My Neighbour’ will host a forum with employers...

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Indigo Shire Council declare a climate emergency

At the Ordinary Council meeting earlier this month, council voted to declare a Climate Emergency and investigate options to respond to the changing climate at a local level. Indigo Shire Mayor, Cr Bernard Gaffney said climate change is a real threat...

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Spilling the beans on milk alternatives

Popularity for plant-based milk continues to grow exponentially, particularly with our morning coffee, leaving the dairy industry reeling as their domination on the market continues to be under threat. The market for milk alternatives is burgeoning...

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Feedback sought on Basin-wide watering strategy

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is seeking public feedback on a new draft Basin-wide environmental watering strategy, which is updated to take in new information and policy developments over the past five years. The strategy is...

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Tilley condemns trespassers

Member for Benambra Bill Tilley has thrown his support behind the coalition in condemning animal activists who trespass on Australian farms, and hopes that farmers have come forward and made submissions to assist with the Victoria’s inquest. Mr...

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Apply now for John Hanrahan Scholarship

Applications for the 2020 John Hanrahan Scholarship are now open via the Riverine Plains Inc website. The John Hanrahan Scholarship recognises and encourages agricultural excellence in the Riverine Plains region through the support of a local second...

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Sanger Street under review

Federation Council is undertaking a review of the design and layout of Sanger Street and has engaged a local consulting business to get community input into reshaping the streets future. Projectura has been engaged by Council to facilitate the...

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