Corowa News

A ‘Pise’ of history

A local business is conducting a project to unearth the work of one of the region’s most prominent architects, A.C Macknight – the man responsible for bringing modern Pise technology to Australia. Corowa’s Regional Design Service is collating...

Rhys Williams

Hope restored for shire response times

Indigo Shire Council mayor, Bernard Gaffney, has walked away from his meeting with the Ambulance Services Minister feeling hopeful that response times in the shire will be mended by the Victorian Government. Cr Gaffney met with the Ambulance...

Rhys Williams

Resident awakes to house fire

A Corowa resident awoke with a fright in the early hours of Monday morning to their smoke alarm, as aggressive fire and smoke permeated throughout the house. In the early hours of Monday morning, Fire & Rescue NSW 268 Station Corowa were called...

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Resident awakes to house fire

A Corowa resident awoke with a fright in the early hours of Monday morning to their smoke alarm, as aggressive fire and smoke permeated throughout the house. In the early hours of Monday morning, Fire & Rescue NSW 268 Station Corowa were called...

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Corowa woman charged with 27 drug supply offences

A young Corowa woman could face up to 20 years in prison after being charged with 27 drug supply offences of methylamphetamine (‘ice’). Police executed a search warrant at the residence of April Lea Leslie at about 11.30am on Tuesday last week...

Rhys Williams

Piet - ‘Life of the garden’

A special local screening of Five Seasons – the Gardens of Piet Oudolf, ignited a discussion about the beauty and ambience gardens provide for the community, and to also be conscious of the environmental footprint they have. The Corowa Tree of...

Rhys Williams

Councillor pay increase push

Federation Council wants councillors in geographical councils which may not have a 20,000 population to be “adequately compensated” by the State Government. Council wants the NSW State Government to determine new categories to reflect Local...

Robert Muir

Murray Valley farmers take charge of energy

Local farmers will next week have the opportunity to gain new perspectives on energy generation and management at free Farm Energy Forums developed by NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), with support from Dairy Australia and NSW Farmers. DPI...

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Scammers rattle local nerves

Elaine Clohessy and her husband Des are now “quite nervous” when they pick up the phone and don’t recognise the caller, after Des recently received a call from a cruel and sadistic scammer. Des answered a call roughly a month ago to a man on...

Rhys Williams

Neil Martin retires after 46 years’ service

Neil also affectionately known as Blue has retired from Federation Council following 46 years of loyal service. Federation Council’s Mayor, Cr Patrick Bourke said Neil started work with Corowa Shire Council in 1973 as a draftsman and more recently...

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Council embarks on new tourism brand

Federation Council is embarking on a new tourism brand for the region and is engaging consultants to assist in leading the project for the community. The landscape of tourism marketing in Australia is incredibly vibrant and diverse. Recent...

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Youth connection

Indigo Shire Council has received $75,000 to implement the project We Know Your Name But Not Your Story as part of the third phase of VicHealth’s Bright Futures Challenge. Originally developed by Corangamite City Council, We Know Your Name But Not...

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Top ‘froggers’ wanted for local frog count

Corowa and Albury residents are being asked to eavesdrop on the critically endangered Sloane’s Froglet breeding calls during August. Dr David Hunter senior threatened species officer said the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, in...

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Fire brigade awards evening

Members of the Wahgunyah Fire Brigade were recongised for their contribution to the CFA at an awards night recently. Acting Operations Manager Brett Myers from Wodonga CFA headquarters presented and thanked members for their contribution to the...

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Groups are beneficiaries of walkabout

Each year, the Winery Walkabout Weekend seems to go off without a hitch – the crowds come in and enjoy the festivities, wine and atmosphere not knowing the enormous amount of effort that has gone on behind the scenes. At a recent club meeting, the...

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Great grants for great community projects

Helping to fit out a community pre-school, funding for a new electronic scoreboard at the local cricket oval, new air conditioning for a suburban church; even a first aid course for the entire local hockey team. There are many ways to strengthen...

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Honour Avenue speed review

NSW Roads and Maritime Services are currently considering a request for a Speed Zone review in Honour Avenue, Corowa. The request is to extend the 60 km/h zone from 250m north-east of Gordon Street to the Federation Bridge / Corowa Saleyards...

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Armed robbers hold up petrol station

Two men armed with knives held up a Corowa petrol station on Saturday morning, fleeing with cigarettes and cash. Murray River Police District said the men entered the Mobil Service Station on Honour Avenue in Corowa at approximately 1.15am on...

Rhys Williams

Spotlight on road safety

Member for Albury Justin Clancy is urging motorists to slow down and rethink their driving habits during August as part of an effort to drive down the State’s road toll. “Road safety is everyone’s responsibility and we all have a part to play...

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