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Campaspe libraries to open from Monday

CAMPASPE Shire customer service centres and libraries reopened in a limited capacity on Monday. The moves were part of the latest easing of restrictions in Victoria. “We are sure the opening of our libraries will be welcomed; however, we urge...

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Council elections to go through the post

THE Victorian Government has announced local council elections will still go ahead this year, albeit in a different format. Victorians will be able to have their say on their local government representatives through a postal vote on Saturday...

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Survey to keep you in the know about local businesses

ARE YOU hanging out to see what businesses are open, when they will open or what their services currently are? The Rochester Business Network is working to provide answers to all those burning questions. The group has created a survey for business...

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Sam turns driveways into backdrop for family photos during pandemic

AFTER not picking up her camera for a while, Sam Watkins decided it was time to get back into photography — but this time it’s a bit different. You would usually see this local photographer at an event somewhere in the community or maybe out...

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Sleeper replacement project on Bendigo line completed months ahead of schedule

V/LINE passengers travelling to and from Rochester and Elmore will enjoy a more reliable and comfortable journey on the Bendigo line following the replacement of 48 000 timber sleepers. The $16.1 million project has been completed...

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Local farmers and food production businesses eligible for government grants

THE Business Adaptation grants program from the Victorian Government is set to help Campaspe farmers and food production businesses maintain workplace safety and supply chains. Individual grants of between $10 000 and $300 000 will...

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CFA reminds residents to check fireplaces this winter

WITH winter officially starting this week, the CFA is urging residents to keep themselves safe by checking and maintaining their fireplaces, chimneys, fireboxes and flues. Each year, the CFA sees an increase in the number of chimney fires from both...

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State of Emergency in Victoria extended

VICTORIA’s State of Emergency will be extended for another three weeks to slow the spread of coronavirus and keep people safe as restrictions are cautiously eased across the state. Health Minister Jenny Mikakos announced on Sunday the State of...

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Give a dog a home: Chilli

HOT dog! As the weather gets chillier every day, this active pup could be the perfect way to get you up and about. Chilli, an eight-month-old bull-Arab mix, is quick on her feet and has plenty of energy to burn. She would be best suited going home...

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Things are looking good at Campaspe Golf Club

WITH the pandemic slowly loosening its grip on communities, the Campaspe Golf Club is working its way back to peak condition. With the club having closed in March, volunteers and members have been working hard to get the grounds looking their best...

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Grants available for sporting clubs and associations

STATE Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh is urging local sports clubs and associations to apply for COVID-19 survival grants to help with operational costs. The Community Sport Sector Short-term Survival Package is available to assist community...

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More time for residents to register their pool

CAMPASPE residents will now have more time to register their private pools and spas. On Thursday, the Victorian Government announced owners would have until November 1 to complete their mandatory registration, an extension of five months from the...

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Achievement program successful in local schools

THE Victorian Government’s Achievement Program for schools has helped over 20,000 little locals in Lodden Campaspe build lifelong healthy habits in an effort to curb health problems. New data from the Healthy Heart of Victoria 2019 Active Living...

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Campaspe drivers taking more risks during COVID-19 restrictions

LEADFOOTS and drivers high on drugs have been risking the lives of everyone on our roads during COVID-19 restrictions.

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Give a cat a home: Alley

IF YOU think cats were put on this Earth to ignore you until they want food, ruin your furniture and wake you up at night, this little cutie will prove you wrong.

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Campaspe Council appoints new disability and aged care provider

INTEREACH will be the new provider of aged and disability services for Campaspe Shire when council withdraws from being a provider.

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Bowtell completes Colbinabbin silos

COLBINABBIN’S six silos have been painted by Benalla artist Tim Bowtell in his biggest project yet. The artwork took 50 days to paint over about 10 weeks, as Mr Bowtell was able to continue working despite coronavirus restrictions. And while...

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Campaspe drivers taking more risks during COVID-19 restrictions

LEADFOOTS and drivers high on drugs have been risking the lives of everyone on our roads during COVID-19 restrictions. And police are aiming to curb this risky behaviour ahead of Fatality Free Friday — a campaign that comes just weeks after...

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The Amphibious sinks in Port of Echuca

The Paddle Vessel Amphibious sank in the Murray on Saturday evening.

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Body found believed to be missing Shepparton man Simranjeet Bhullar

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner after a body was located on a rural property in Katamatite.

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Fatal crash in Kyabram

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred in Kyabram this morning.

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Two Kyabram District Health Service staff test positive for COVID-19

Kyabram District Health Services confirmed on Tuesday night that two staff members have tested positive to COVID-19.

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