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A world of fun at another successful Rochester Show

THE return of the Friday night schedule for Rochester’s Great Northern Show proved a great success at the weekend with attendance up by a third from 2019. Food trucks, rides and a whip cracking demonstration were topped off by a spectacular...

Anna McGuinness
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Meet ‘Australia’s Greatest Detective’ in Rochester

TICKETS are now on sale for the official opening of the newest tourist attraction in Rochester, Iddles Lane. In what will be one of Ron Iddles’ last public speaking events, ‘Australia’s Greatest Detective’ will return to his...

Anna McGuinness
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Rochester Mural Festival has picture perfect start

THE Rochester Mural Festival got off to a flying start over the weekend, launched by the Meet the Artists night on Friday. “The dinner went really well, it was a lovely night,” organiser Judy Anderson said. “Jon Lam’s...

Anna McGuinness
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New high-quality CCTV for Rochester

THERE will be nowhere to hide in Rochester soon, with new high-quality CCTV cameras to be installed around town. As part of a Murray-Darling Basin grant, money has been put towards ensuring any crime can be captured on video. Darren Pain is a member...

Anna McGuinness
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International artist withdraws from Rochester Mural Festival

THERE is a late change to the line-up for the Rochester Mural Festival this weekend. International artist Wei Luan has pulled out of the festival because of concerns over coronavirus. The Chinese national lives in Vancouver, which has seen multiple...

Anna McGuinness
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Health workers safe at REDHS despite increasing incidents of occupational violence statewide

ROCHESTER health workers are in the minority when it comes to workplace violence.

Anna McGuinness
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Rochester businesses to benefit from cuts to payroll tax

BUSINESSES in Rochester and surrounds are set to receive further cuts to payroll tax. Over three years the regional payroll tax will be cut to a quarter of the metropolitan rate. In the current financial year it sits at 2.245 per cent — half...

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Rochester now a two-ambo town

THERE is a new paramedic in town after Rochester’s ambulance received an upgrade to a dual paramedic crew.

Anna McGuinness
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Rochester show’s 2019 HRCAV champion hoping to go back-to-back

HORSE lovers are in for a treat this weekend with the best riders in the region competing for top spot at the Rochester Show. Nanneella’s Holly Stone is the one to beat after taking out last year’s Genevieve Broom Memorial prize for...

Anna McGuinness
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Pick My Project delivers new toilet and shower block to Greens Lake

VISITORS to Greens Lake are reaping the benefits of a new toilet and shower block, which was officially opened on Friday.

Anna McGuinness
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Preparations for Rochester Mural Festival are underway

WITH the Rochester Mural Festival just a week away, Mural Park is getting its final touches. Volunteer organisers Wayne Park, Peter Anderson and David Gilbert have been getting the space ready for the artists to let their creative juices flow. The...

Anna McGuinness
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Accused robber to face court in March

A MAN accused of robbing a Rochester bank and service station is behind bars. Michael Blow faced Bendigo Magistrates’ Court from a video link at Echuca on Wednesday afternoon. The 25-year-old was dressed in a green T-shirt and remained silent...

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Susan Greentree is looking forward to the challenge at Rochester Mural Festival

FOR Susan Greentree, the Rochester Mural Festival is a chance to unlock the artistic flair within every member of the community. A lover of art her whole life, Susan said it’s a learnable skill. “It’s nice to talk to different...

Anna McGuinness
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Elmore gets new defibrillator thanks to generous charity groups

The Lions Club has been working hard — with the health of Elmore at heart.

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REDHS receive $8000 cheque from hospital auxiliary

NEW REDHS chief executive Karen Laing has received a warm welcome from the hospital auxiliary.

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Rochester selected for new Murray Darling revival scheme

ROCHESTER is one of 15 communities selected for a new Murray Darling Association program, aimed at developing leadership capacity and economic initiatives during the ongoing drought. The Murray Darling Association, Australia’s peak body...

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CFA cleans up graffiti from underpass in Rochester

GRAFFITI removal is not usually the responsibility of the CFA but last Sunday an especially bad piece of work called the crew into action.

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Family traditions hold strong at Rochester Show

WITH Rochester’s Great Northern Show entering its 134th year, it is no wonder there are deep seated family traditions within its gates. As is the case for fourth generation agricultural show exhibitor Kim Mitchell. “I’ve grown up...

Anna McGuinness

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Search for missing baby in Benalla

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing 14-month-old girl Acelynn Dutoit.

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Serious assault in Shepparton overnight

Detectives have arrested a man following a serious assault which occurred in Shepparton overnight. The assault took place at a house on the corner of Poplar Ave and Paterson Rd just before 8pm yesterday. Police responded to a call from neighbours...

Liz Mellino
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Have you seen missing two-year-old Billy Commisso?

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing two-year-old girl Billy Commisso. The Shepparton toddler was last seen in Shepparton on February 10. Police and family have concerns for her welfare due to her age and the length of...

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Former local business linked to multi-million dollar scam

A former Shepparton business has made national headlines once again as an ABC investigation uncovered a multimillion-dollar scam that targets drug addicts and the homeless. Former local accountancy firm Brown Baldwin have been accused of exploiting...

Morgan Dyer