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New Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan

Federation Council has announced that they will be developing a new Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan. In conjunction with the NSW Roads and Maritime Services, all local Councils in NSW have a responsibility to provide safe, convenient and...

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Opportunity to talk health in a town near you

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is providing locals an opportunity to share their stories about health in our region in an effort to learn more about what is working well, what can be improved and ideas to better support communities in...

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Rutherglen High gets $157k in maintenance blitz

Rutherglen High School Principal, Phil Rogers, is optimistic that his school will finally be able to mend dilapidated buildings and explore garden space, thanks to a maintenance boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Rutherglen High School will...

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Numbers decrease at Corowa Market

Monday’s Corowa Market saw numbers decrease by approximately 3,600, with almost 3,000 less sheep penned. The yarding was made up of mixed quality with excellent new season lambs continuing to come through, however, there were less over 30kg lambs...

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Rail Trail revamp launch

The official Rail Trail or formally known as the Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail will be extended from Wahgunyah via Corowa, Balldale, Brockelsby and finishing at Burrumbuttock. An extra 52 kms, or 104 kms return trip, has been added to the trail...

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Regional Spelling Bee Final

Corowa Public School hosted 18 primary schools from across the district for the Regional Spelling Bee Final last Wednesday. Senior school students Evelyn Hooper and Aria Glare participated for Corowa Public, along with Portia Johnston and Cohen...

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Adopt-A-Cop steps down

For over 11 years Senior Constable Matt Smith has been an integral part of the Corowa Public School community as their Adopt-A-Cop, but will now retire from the position. When the school approached the NSW Police asking for someone to fill the role...

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Show and Shine success

RSL Park became the focus of a successful Car/Bike ‘Show and Shine’ organised by the Corowa and District Car Club last weekend as the ‘rain gods’ fortunately delayed heavy showers until it was all over. Federation Council, the RSL, along...

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Muscat Run rerouted for picturesque views

For this year, the 35th annual Muscat Run has been rerouted to covers roads and tracks with picturesque views of the local countryside, vineyards and the Murray River. Participants in the run will pass through the Willows Reserve and Wahgunyah River...

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The proof is in the pie

Parker Pies Rutherglen has proved that they’re still one of the best after being awarded two gold medals at the Great Aussie Pie Competition. Parker Pies smoked beef and truffle pie earned the revered Rutherglen shop the title of Best Gourmet Red...

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Locals ask, “are you ok?”

“Are you ok?” was the question being asked out the front of Corowa IGA last Thursday to remind locals that every day is the day to meaningfully connect with those we care about and start a conversation that could change a life. Locals from both...

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Full three-year terms in roles

Federation Council Mayor Pat Bourke will serve the first three-year term of the 2016-created council in the role. The former Urana Shire Council Mayor was elected initially, in September 2017, for two years and was unanimously re-appointed on...

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Help guide future park planning

Parks Victoria is inviting the community to help shape the health of its park’s estate for the benefit of Victorians, by providing feedback into the first stage of Parks Victoria’s Land Management Strategy. The strategy will set out the...

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Calling all cancer pals

The search is on for dedicated and passionate individuals to help support the work of the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund in towns throughout the region. Cancer Pals will launch at the cancer centre on Saturday, September 14 with...

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Farrer schools invited to share funding

Federal Member for Farrer Sussan Ley has announced money for schools in her electorate to fund projects which can benefit students and the wider school community. Ms Ley said up to $200,000 was available to share in Farrer as part of the Federal...

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Respect the forest this firewood season

The spring firewood collection season for 2019 started across Victoria on Sunday, September 1 and will close on Saturday, November 30. Forest Fire Management Victoria’s Hume Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Aaron Kennedy said it is important that people...

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Line dance weekend

The 11th annual Line Dance Weekend was held at the Corowa RSL Club on the weekend of August 9 and 10. A great fun weekend was had by the dancers who traveled from as far as Griffith, Crookwell, Milton Braidwood, Albury and Sanctuary Point in NSW...

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Community share’s $80,000 in funding

Forty-five community groups and events across Indigo Shire will share in $80,000 of funding, with council announcing the successful recipients of the 2019/20 grants programs. The grants include $50,000 as part of the Community Grants Program and...

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Man dead in suspicious circumstances

A man was located with life-threatening injuries on the Murray Valley Highway in Cohuna. It is believed the incident happened about 6am but the man was unable to be revived and died at the scene. More to come

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Echuca man charged with murder over Cohuna shooting

Homicide Squad detectives have charged an Echuca man with murder following the death of another man in Daltons Bridge near Cohuna yesterday. A 29-year-old Daltons Bridge man was located with life threatening injuries at an address on Easton Rd...

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Fatal collision on Goulburn Valley Highway

Emergency services are responding to a major collision on the Goulburn Valley Hwy near Gillespies Rd. The highway is closed in both directions and is under Victoria Police control. It will re-open when it is safe to do so. Drivers have been asked to...

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Nestle Tongala to close

Nestlé today announced plans to close its Tongala factory meaning all 106 roles at the factory will be made redundant. The closure of the factory, which primarily produces tinned milk products, will be staged progressively throughout a period of up...

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