Cobram News

Cars, number plates stolen

CobramBurglars attempted to break in to a Mookarii St hotel early Saturday. The offenders attempted to jemmy a rear door to gain access to the kitchen area.● About 5 am Friday, unknown offenders gained entry to the Cobram Secondary school, leaving...

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Historical cup overflows

Sometimes in life there are opportunities just too good to miss and, in Julie Madgwick’s case one came when stumbling across an article while reading a daily paper in November 2007. A tiny headline advertising the 1892 Melbourne Cup trophy for...

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Historical cup overflows

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Hoyle is a cut above

Mark Read might have trademarked the alias, but Koonoomoo is home to a `chopper’, cut from a completely different cloth. Willie Hoyle, 15, has recently been selected for the Victorian under-21 wood chopping team to represent the state at the Sydney...

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Pet of the week

This cute female DSH cat is looking for her forever home. She is friendly, very affectionate and will sit on your lap for cuddles. She has a relaxed personality and is kitty litter-trained.

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Day for the ages

Two of Cobram’s organisations joined forces last week for the benefit of the community’s senior citizens. On Wednesday, Cobram’s Men Shed hosted a barbecue for its members next door at the Cobram Community House, taking a break...

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Old clanger to smoking gun

Jutting out like a giant mechanical arm from Strathmerton’s public hall, the rusting Bofor’s QF 40 mm MK1 anti-aircraft gun is to be resurrected from its decaying state and restored to its former glory – but help is needed from the...

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A little slice of history

Working alongside the Katamatite Historical Society, Shepparton’s Simon Northey is raising funds to buy back a piece of town history. Mr Northey hopes to raise $4200 to buy the replica EW Kilgour Grocer’s Cart. The cart was made in tribute to the EW...

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IGA family fun day returns

The Ritchies IGA Family Fun Day returns on Saturday for its eighth year, with the supermarket car park set to come alive from 9.30 am to 1 pm. Held in support of the Cobram Fire Brigade and State Emergency Services, a myriad of attractions are sure...

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Oh, McHappy days

Its high time to start rummaging for change under the seat cushions and in jacket pockets, with the Ronald McDonald House Charities McHappy Day on at Cobram McDonald’s next month.

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The sound of the times

Guests are treated to a real slice of history when visiting one Cobram resident’s home.

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Friday fun run for Strathmerton Primary School

Strathmerton Primary School Parents and Friends committee held a colourful walk and run day at school on Friday. The students walked and ran for more than an hour, while getting covered in coloured powder.

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Wild Hogs roll into town

Riding for redemption and a good cause, the Wild Hogs in Lycra rolled into Cobram on Thursday to a reception of beaming family members, solid ground to stand on and a well-deserved beer after a gruelling 13-day trek.

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String of burglaries across Cobram

A string of burglaries in and around Cobram recently points to an increase in crime rates across Moira Shire.

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Look out Victorian roads, the Andrews Labor Government has embraced spring cleaning

Not even Victorian roads can escape spring cleaning, with the Victorian Government planning to eradicate 150 000 potholes, upgrade 1800 km of roads and trim 30 000 km of roadside vegetation across the next two years as a part of its $870 million road maintenance blitz.

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Take care when burning off

As temperatures start to heat up, CFA has urged Victorians to take extreme care when burning off.

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Creativity on show at Punt Road Kindergarten

Punt Road Kindergarten and Childcare’s Dungala room put their creative brains to use at Cobram Library on October 2, colouring in pictures and reading books throughout the morning.

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Campaign for those in first walks of life

Primary school students in the area are encouraged to lace their shoes and pound the pavement in the interests of leading a healthy and happy lifestyle, as a part of the Walk to School 2019 campaign.

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