Rochester News

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...

Anna McGuinness

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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Local farmers and food production businesses eligible for government grants

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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...

Campaspe News

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...

Campaspe News

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...

Alex Gretgrix

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...

Alex Gretgrix

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...

Campaspe News

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.

Ivy Jensen

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.

Alex Gretgrix

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...

Ivy Jensen

Beryl looks good at 105

BERYL Fisher may be forced to stay inside because of the coronavirus pandemic, but that didn’t stop her celebrating her 105th birthday on the weekend. The activities staff and other residents at REDHS were kind enough to organise a lovely morning...

Alex Gretgrix

18 May 2020

Community Bank helps students stay active

ROCHESTER Secondary College is excited to announce the continuation of a partnership agreement with the Elmore/Lockington/Rochester Community Bank to support the college’s Campaspe Academy of Sport in the fifth year of this specialised...

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18 May 2020