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Community House still open, but only for Food Share and computer services

VOLUNTEERS at Rochester Community House would like locals to know they are still open for business, but only for certain services. The doors will be open for anyone needing to use the computers on Tuesdays from 9am until noon. People are encouraged...

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Rotunda under renovation in Rochy

ROCHESTER’S rotunda, across from the Shamrock Hotel, is having a makeover. Building maintenance is taking place, with hopes it will keep the structure standing tall and sturdy. “Works will include replacing the main timber posts and some other...

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Coffee for all in Rochester, thanks to Mister Brooks

WITH everyone inside, waiting for a chance to feel the sun on their skin, any excuse to get out is welcome.

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Righting the Rochester Caravan Park water right wrong

AN ADMINISTRATIVE error will be corrected after Campaspe Shire Council resolved to gift a water right to the Rochester Caravan Park committee of management. If the Crown agrees, council will return the water rights to the committee of management of...

Lachlan Durling
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Global bear hunt arrives in Lockington

WE’RE going on a bear hunt. Teddy bears have been popping up in windows in various cities, and now Lockington, as a part of a socially distanced bear hunt.

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Supermarkets offering delivery to locals in Rochester and Lockington

WITH social distancing and isolation rules in place and potentially more to come, supermarkets are turning to delivery and pick-up services....

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Three men arrested over Bendigo and Campaspe fires

THREE men have been arrested in relation to about 40 bush and grass fires which had been lit across the Bendigo and Campaspe region in recent months.

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Dumped rubbish infuriates residents

ROCHESTER residents have openly expressed their disappointment after rubbish was found dumped on Diggora Rd.

Brayden May
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Bamawm Rec Reserve auction makes far more than expected

Everything from farm machinery to lounge room knick-knacks faced the auctioneer’s block at the Bamawm Recreation Reserve auction.

Daneka Hill
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Ride2School Day | Gallery

Coming in hot on two wheels was a school’s worth of students. Across Australia over 350,000 students weaved their way along the roads. It was an appropriately scary sight for many teachers on Friday the 13th, while others stood back and enjoyed the...

Daneka Hill
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Nearly half of all local households have adopted green bins

It has been nearly one year since Campaspe Shire made changes to its green bin program, and council is happy with how many locals have adopted the fortnightly food and garden waste service.

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Photo gallery: Barry Iddles dinner at Shamrock Hotel

The Rochester Business Network’s Global Dinner at the Shamrock Hotel capped off a wonderful weekend in Rochester where the town welcomed back former locals Ron and Barry Iddles. After the successful opening of the Iddles Lane mural, which depicts...

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Highlights from the 2020 Homecraft Pavilion at Rochester’s Show

It was a battle for the ages between the Rochester Hospital Auxiliary, Catholic Women’s League and the many local CWAs in the cookery contests, all taking home at least one blue ribbon. Champion Cake in Show went to Judith White for her...

Daneka Hill
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Out and about at the Mural Festival

There was plenty of art to see at the Rochester Mural Festival — and there were plenty of people to see it

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Rochester Primary School dispels rumours and says thanks for anonymous donation of toilet paper

As Australia continues to crack down on COVID-19, schools have found themselves in the daunting position of keeping parents on the straight and narrow when it comes to the virus.

Daneka Hill
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Butcher, baker and candle stick maker experiencing a wave of new customers as panic-buying continues in supermarkets

The grocery shop was once a mundane part of our lives, now it demands proper planning and strategy.

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Fire ban over for Gannawarra, Loddon and Campaspe shires

The fire danger period is officially over for those in Gannawarra, Loddon and Campaspe shires. The shires’ fire danger periods officially concluded at 1am on Monday, March 23. CFA District 20 operations manager Peter Taylor emphasised that...

Daneka Hill
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A COVID-19 update from Rochester health providers

As public panic grows to an all-time high, health providers in Rochester are advising locals to avoid the hospital and shop at normal rates. TerryWhite Chemmart Rochester owner Brett Phillips is adamant people shouldn’t be buying extr...

Daneka Hill

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Greater Shepparton’s first coronavirus case had travelled overseas

Greater Shepparton has its first confirmed case of COVID-19, the state government has said in a statement today. The News understands the person was tested at Goulburn Valley Health. Another person has tested positive for the virus in Gannawarr...

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Second coronavirus case confirmed in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has its second confirmed case of COVID-19, the state government has said in a statement today. Goulburn Valley Health have confirmed that a second person who tested positive for COVID-19 recently returned from overseas.

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GV Health COVID-19 patient dies

GV Health have confirmed that a person being treated for COVID-19 at the hospital has died.

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Third case of coronavirus incorrectly confirmed in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has reported a third confirmed case of COVID-19.

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