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Rochester Primary School students’ Christmas wishes

Here at Rochester Primary School we believe a balance exists between each student feeling they are learning in a safe and secure environment and their ability to learn. We have developed a strong welfare program, and to support this our Student...

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Rochester Sports Museum hunting for volunteers

ROCHESTER residents are encouraged to apply for a volunteer position at the newly opened Rochester Sports Museum. The museum is hosting two volunteer information sessions on Thursday, December 12 for those interested to learn more about how to get...

Jared Prestwidge
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Rochester Show to run over two days

ATTENTION residents of Rochester and district. The Rochester Show is a couple of months away and it is already shaping up to be bigger and better than in 2019.

Jared Prestwidge
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Ken’s Christmas House open for business

IT’S starting to look a lot like Christmas. And not just because the weather is getting hotter, the days are getting longer and the flies are getting braver.

Jared Prestwidge
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REDHS announces new CEO

REDHS recently announced the appointment of Karen Laing as their new chief executive, who they promise will continue to push the health service forward. Ms Laing, who boasts 15 years of experience as a hospital executive, will be coming over from...

Jared Prestwidge
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Elmore honour their local officer

THE Elmore community came together recently to award Leading Senior Constable Shane Bourke a certification of appreciation, acknowledging his commitment to the service and protection of the district.

Jared Prestwidge
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Lockington Consolidated School saving the planet

THE PREP students at Lockington Consolidated School made their superhero status known as their entry into the Campaspe Shire’s The 2019 Waste In Campaspe – Know, Educate, Do (WICKED) Sustainability Awards took home the top prize. With the...

Alex Gretgrix
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Peter Walsh demands progress on Random House

MEMBER for Murray Plains Peter Walsh has yet again put a call out to the Victorian Government to finalise the sale of Rochester’s iconic and neglected Random House.

Jared Prestwidge
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Emergency Services commissioner visits Rochester

Emergency Services commissioner Andrew Crisp paid a visit to Rochester Fire Station last week to thank CFA District 20 members, Victoria Police, Forest Fire Management and SES for their efforts during the Code Red Fire Danger day on November 21. The...

Jared Prestwidge
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Edwin and Joan Keele celebrate 60th anniversary

ROCHESTER’S Edwin and Joan Keele celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on November 5. And as they passed the milestone the couple took it in their stride, simply thankful for the time they have spent together. Edwin and Joan were both...

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GALLERY: Creative Seeds Exhibition puts on a show

The Creative Seeds Exhibition finished a triumphant exhibition on Sunday. The event showcases the work of local, established and emerging artists from Rochester and surrounds.

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Open Gardens event raises $2893 for REDHS

ROCHESTER Hospital Auxilary’s Open Gardens event last week proved a huge success, raising $2893 in support of REDHS.

Jared Prestwidge
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BoM expects warmer and drier summer

THE Bureau of Meteorology has warned Victorian residents to expect warmer-than-average conditions this summer in the release of its 2019/20 Summer Outlook. The climate outlook shows a high likelihood of warmer than average days and nights for most...

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Cherie O’Donoghue wins 11th breakaway roping championship

LOCKINGTON cowgirl Cherie O’Donoghue won her 11th Australian rodeo title at the 2019 Warwick Rodeo APRA National Finals in Queensland recently.

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Lockington resident raises $7000 for breast cancer research

LOCKINGTON residents have proven their community spirit once again, by helping raise over $7000 for breast cancer research.

Jared Prestwidge
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Tim Fulton awarded Life Governorship by REDHS

FORMER REDHS board president Tim Fulton was recognised for his invaluable contribution to the health service with a Life Governorship last week. It was a fitting reward for Mr Fulton, who completed his third term with the organisation in June...

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Rochester and district owed more than $4 million in super

SUPERANNUATION companies owe Rochester and district more than $4 million in lost or unclaimed super, according to statistics published by the Australian Tax Office. Rochester, Elmore and Lockington have a total of 613 lost or unclaimed...

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Timmering mother describes red day scenes

By Alex Gretgrix A TIMMERING woman has described what she saw as she made her way past the fire to pick up her children from school in Rochester. Timmering local Helen Ingram, who lives on a neighbouring property to the blaze, explained what she had...

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Body recovered from Lake Benalla - UPDATED

Benalla Police and SES are currently searching the Lake Benalla shoreline with an area from the Art Gallery around to the showgrounds taped off. We are waiting on Victoria Police to contact us with more information which we will share with you as...

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EMERGENCY WARNING: Nanneella, Strathallan

UPDATE, 2.50PM: Thirty-two vehicles are now responding to the fire which is still burning out of control.

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Police investigate Cohuna woman’s death

POLICE have confirmed there are so suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a Cohuna woman.

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Teenagers jailed over death of man in Poplar Ave, Shepparton

A teenager waved goodbye to his family and told them he loved them after being sentenced to four years’ jail yesterday following the death of a man in Shepparton last year.

Liz Mellino