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Around the Schools: RSC’s Year 10s make business their own

This semester has seen the introduction of a Year 10 ‘Success in Business’ subject. It has had a practical focus, with students working in groups and coming up with their own business ideas.

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Remembrance Day 2019: Rochester

Remembrance Day was marked at Rochester’s Cenotaph to commemorate the day the guns fell silent at the end of World War I. Community members laid wreaths and awards were given.

James Arbuthnott
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Lockington going pink in fight against DPIG

THE Lockington community are set to rally behind the Squires family once again as they raise money in support of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma research. Monique Squires passed away at the age of five after a 13-month battle with DIPG. For those...

Jared Prestwidge
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Firefighters responding to fire in Strathallan

FIREFIGHTERS are responding to a yet-to-be-controlled grass fire Burgoine Rd, Strathallan. The fire is travelling towards the river reserve and smoke will be visible from nearby communities and roads. The CFA encourages residents to keep the roads...

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Mayor Weston elected for another term

CAMPASPE Shire Council mayor Adrian Weston will stay at the helm for another term after being re-elected last Tuesday.

Lachlan Durling
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Share your experiences in accessing rural aged care services

If you would like more information or are interested in being part of the study, please contact Marita Chisholm, Research Officer, John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University. Phone: (03) 5444...

Vanessa Wiltshire
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Fishing and canoe platform coming to Rochester

THE North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has received the go-ahead to construct an all-access fishing and canoe platform at the Campaspe River. The platform was funded by an Australian Government Basin Plan grant and will stretch along...

Jared Prestwidge
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Elmore coffee van application refused

THE Elmore Progress Association has breathed a collective sigh of relief as plans for a coffee van at Railway Place were shut down by VicTrack.

Jared Prestwidge
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Photo Gallery: REDHS Cup Day luncheon

Photo Gallery: REDHS Cup Day luncheon

James Arbuthnott
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George and Marje Milne celebrate 70 years together

IT HAS been 70 years since George and Marje Milne tied the knot on November 12, 1949 at St Peter’s Church in Eaglehawk. Now with a big happy family and a lifetime together to commemorate, the pair reflect on times of hard work, hardship and most of...

James Arbuthnott
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Around the Schools: Nanneella Estate Primary School

Big Changes for a Small School In 2020, Nanneella Estate Primary School will undergo some staffing changes not seen since the early 1990s.

James Arbuthnott
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Rochester’s netballers in the spotlight

ROCHESTER’S 145-year sporting history added another chapter on Friday when the recreation reserve unveiled lighting for its netball courts.

James Arbuthnott
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Lockington circus

LOCKINGTON’S little circus performers had their time in the spotlight recently, showing off their hoola hoop, tumbling, juggling and unicycling skills alongside Circus Oz at the Lockington Community Centre.

James Arbuthnott
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Creative Seeds art exhibition at the Heritage Courthouse

Artists from Rochester and district will lift the veil on new artworks at the second annual Creative Seeds exhibition on November 22 after last year’s successful turnout. A diverse range of artworks in a variety of mediums, including two- and...

James Arbuthnott
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$2 million hay fire at Elmore still burning

AN ELMORE hayshed fire – that is still burning – may have caused close to $2 million damage.

James Arbuthnott
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Campervan and Motorhomes flock to Elmore for national rally

THE freedom of the open road, to travel when you want and stop wherever you want without worrying about accommodation is what drove 1500 people to northern Victoria last month. The 34th National CMCA (Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia) Rally...

David Chapman
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Rochester Community House break-in

SHAMELESS thieves broke into Rochester’s Community House and shire offices on Saturday night before leaving with petty cash and food donations. The burglars appear to have gained entry through a door in the library before ransacking Community House...

James Arbuthnott
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Alison tackles cancer head-on

To the local sounds of The Healers and with her town by her side, Alison Stewart’s golden-red locks will fall at Lockington Lions Park this Sunday, as she stares bare-faced and bald at her breast cancer diagnosis. She’s raising money for...

James Arbuthnott

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Schools safe after lockdown across Shepparton

Police have confirmed a number of schools across Shepparton are currently in lockdown. Investigations are ongoing. More to come

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Body recovered from Lake Benalla - UPDATED

Benalla Police and SES are currently searching the Lake Benalla shoreline with an area from the Art Gallery around to the showgrounds taped off. We are waiting on Victoria Police to contact us with more information which we will share with you as...

Simon Ruppert
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Shepparton boxer Dwight Ritchie dies aged 27 in training accident

Shepparton’s sporting community is in shock after boxer Dwight Ritchie died tragically on Saturday in a freak training injury. The 27-year-old was sparring with WBA Oceania middleweight champion Michael Zerafa in Melbourne, when he was struck with...

Alex Mitchell
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Man in critical condition after Shepparton assault

Shepparton Police are appealing for information in regard to a serious assault which took place early Sunday morning on the corner of Wyndham and Fryers Sts.

Ashlea Witoslawski