Cobram News

Red alert for Tocumwal water

A red alert algal warning has been issued for Tocumwal on the River Murray with blue green algae cell counts of more than 15 000 cells a megalitre. This declaration of the high-level alert follows the weekly testing undertaken by WaterNSW as...

Daniel Hughes

23 hours ago

Cobram cinematographer creates Hollywood movie magic

It was an Australian romantic comedy called Any Questions for Ben?

Madi Chwasta

Cobram cinematographer creates Hollywood movie magic

It was an Australian romantic comedy called Any Questions for Ben?

Madi Chwasta

Cobram’s Debbie Johns delivers for the youth

Ten years ago Cobram’s Melba theatre burnt down, leaving Cobram’s bored youngsters with little to do in a town where if you don’t like sport, you don’t have many options. As a long-time local heavily involved in the community, Debbie Johns recognised something needed to be done.

Spencer Fowler Steen

6 hours ago

Cobram District Health Ladies’ Auxiliary buy ECG for hospital

Cobram District Health Ladies’ Auxiliary has purchased a new electrocardiogram (ECG) machine for the hospital. The $15 000 machine, which measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat, has wifi-connectivity and can compare two...

Madi Chwasta

Isolation too much to bear?

Cobram youngsters have been invited to go on bear hunt. In the past few weeks stuffed animals have been appearing out the front of local homes ready for peering eyes to spot. The trend has taken off in neighborhoods across the globe in a bid to help...

Morgan Dyer

22 hours ago

Savour the seafood tradition

Although COVID-19 may be breaking a number of Easter traditions, Cobram locals can still enjoy their Good Friday seafood feast. Flippin’ Fresh Seafood has arrived in town today with a trailer load of fresh seafood ready for the long weekend...

Morgan Dyer

07 Apr 2020

Award-winning buns in our backyard

The sweet smell of Easter will waft through Cobram this week, thanks to Hungie Fangs Artisan Bakery. The bakers have been busy shaking their secret spices and perfecting their piping to create their award-winning hot cross buns. For the past two...

Morgan Dyer

06 Apr 2020

Cobram’s Orchard Cafe perseveres despite current conditions

With the odds stacked against it, Cobram’s Orchard Cafe is persevering through tough times amid the spread of the coronavirus. Owner Alison Hewitt said although their business had halved since the virus struck, they were adapting their business...

Spencer Fowler Steen

05 Apr 2020

Follow self-isolation rules or face fines

Anyone returning from overseas will be enforced into self-isolation quarantine for 14 days and the Victorian Government has granted power to the police to issue on-the-spot fines. A person can be fined up to $1652 and up to $9913 for businesses if...

James Bennett

02 Apr 2020

Better preparation needed for bushfire season

A plan to better prepare Berrigan Shire for drought and fire events could be referred to the Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation of Councils. Council had proposed to develop its own response plan, but last month said a region wide Adverse Events...

Daniel Hughes

04 Apr 2020

Another confirmed COVID-19 case in Moira Shire

An eighth case of COVID-19 in Moira Shire has been confirmed by the state’s health department. No information about where the person resides in the shire or their prior movements has been released. The total number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in...

Cobram Courier

03 Apr 2020

100 Years of RSL - down through the decades

100 Years of RSL – down through the decades Today, the Courier continues the 100 years of RSL – down through the decades series. Today’s article tells the story of the ninth decade of the Cobram-Barooga RSL Sub-branch. 1999-2008...

Spencer Fowler Steen

27 Mar 2020

All Goulburn Valley Libraries have closed

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, all Goulburn Valley Libraries have closed to the public until further notice, but they are offering their services online. GVL chief executive Kevin Preece said it was a “sad time” for those relying on their...

Ed McLeish

Positive cases in Moira Shire now at seven

The number of people in Moira Shire who have tested positive for COVID-19 has risen to seven, while Berrigan Shire has reported its first case.

James Bennett

01 Apr 2020

Take caution growing fruit and veg

The Goulburn Murray Valley Fruit Fly Project office says there has been a spike in inquiries by the public wanting to grow their own fruit and vegetables in the safety of their own backyards due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Goulburn Murray Valley Fruit...

James Bennett

Police seize drugs, cash and fireworks from Cobram home

Police seized drugs, cash and fireworks during a search of a Cobram home last week.

Liz Mellino

Billy Elliott production dazzles Cobram Secondary School staff and students

Twenty-seven Cobram Secondary College students — cast and crew for the school production Popstars! The 90s Musical — travelled to Melbourne’s Regent Theatre to see Billy Elliot The Musical

Ed McLeish