Cobram News

SEGRA conference highlights challenges, solutions and the creativity of regional communities

Berrigan and Moira shire councils, in conjunction with Cobram-Barooga Golf Club, last week hosted one of the largest annual regional economic growth conference in Australia. The Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia conference — with the theme ‘Rivers of Opportunity: Activating your potential — ran from Monday, August 19, to Thursday, August 22.

Daniel Hughes

Local students embrace the power of reading during Book Week

School students across the district, joined thousands across Australia, in celebrating Book Week last week.

Dylan Arvela

Cobram-Barooga RSL sub-branch helps local students remember

Cobram Barooga RSL sub-branch vice president Glenn Murphy and secretary of the Cobram Barooga Commemoration Committee John Hanlon recently attended a Cobram Secondary College assembly.

Cobram Courier

Cobram-Barooga RSL sub-branch helps local students remember

Cobram Barooga RSL sub-branch vice president Glenn Murphy and secretary of the Cobram Barooga Commemoration Committee John Hanlon recently attended a Cobram Secondary College assembly.

Cobram Courier

Uncovering the stories of the region’s pioneers

Cobram Cemetery Trust secretary/treasurer Rachel McKay, assisted by Margaret Moxham, is writing and compiling The Pioneers and is hoping people might have information to her complete the work.

Dylan Arvela

Canyon to mark 50 years since Woodstock at Yarroweyah Hall

August 1969, Woodstock Music Festival presents the newly-formed Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young debut concert. Fifty years later, a four-piece, Melbourne-based band Canyon marks Woodstock’s 50th anniversary with a sold out concert at Melbourne’s Caravan Club. In keeping with the Woodstock vibe, the band will continue to share the love touring 18 regional Victorian towns as part of the Cafe Culture Series during August and September. Canyon’s line-up includes singer, songwriter and guitarist Peter Chapman, singer, co-song writer and percussionist Louise Dempsey, Bruce Packard on vocals, bass and mandolin and Josh Bennett on vocals and multiple guitars.

Cobram Courier

Katamatite student through to district public speaking final

Yarrawonga Lions Club hosted the zone junior public speaking competition on Sunday, August 11, with 14 students competing across two age groups. The Year 3 and 4 age group had to deliver a three-minute speech on ‘The day I went into outer space and met an alien . . .’

Dylan Arvela

Cobram and district residents mark Vietnam Veterans Day

Cobram-Barooga RSL sub branch commemorated Vietnam Veterans Day with a service at Cobram and District war memorial on Sunday.

Dylan Arvela

GPs band together to provide after hour care

Cobram and district residents now have access to after-hours GP appointments with three Cobram medical practices coming together to provide the extended service. Cobram Medical Clinic, Alpha Medical Centre and Mivo Park Medical Clinic received funding from Murray Primary Health Network to remain open until 8.30 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Cobram doctor Cristina Dumitrescu, who has led the changes, believes the extended hours will lead to better health outcomes within the community by improving access. She was delighted to have three medical practices working together, which showed the clinics were working in the best interest of the community. ‘‘There is a real need in the community for after hours appointments,’’ Dr Dumitrescu said. ‘‘Longer opening hours will allow us to support people who are not able to get away from work or school for appointment. ‘‘It will allow us to relieve some of the pressure on the urgent care clinic. ‘‘It is really great to have everyone working together, they are a good bunch of people who really see the value in this.’’

Dylan Arvela

Local businesses continue plea for 24-hour police station

Calls for an increased police presence in Cobram continue to grow after a spate of break-and-enter incidents in the district in recent weeks. A mounting number of local business owners are urging the Victorian Government to operate Cobram Police Station around the clock to help address the region’s escalating crime rate.

Dylan Arvela

Kingsley Mundey delivers presentation on Vietnam Veterans Museum

International businessman Kingsley Mundey was in Cobram on Monday to give a presentation at Cobram Bowling Club.

Dylan Arvela

Community Strengthening Grants boost for local kinders

Cobram District Children’s Service Committee recently received $5000 for Punt Road Kindergarten and Childcare Centre.

Dylan Arvela

Local audiences entertained by St Kilda Film Festival

The St Kilda Film Festival returned to the region on the weekend.

Dylan Arvela

Rod Magill thanks community for ongoing support

After an accident in early June left me seriously injured and my family changed, I was taken aback by the community support for myself and my daughters.

Cobram Courier

More funding for the fight against fruit fly

New funding will see the fight against fruit fly continue in the Goulburn and Murray valleys until mid next year.

Rodney Woods

Big crowds brave cold for Cobram Swap Meet

Despite a bitter chill across the region, crowds were not deterred from attending the 13th annual Cobram Rotary Club Swap Meet and Shannons All Wheels Show on Sunday.

Dylan Arvela

Different paths lead to Cobram for graduate teachers

Cobram Secondary College welcomed two new full-time teachers to the school this term, with the Melbourne University graduates having vastly different paths to the town.

Dylan Arvela

Cobram Agricultural Show Junior Ambassador competition now open

The Cobram Agricultural Show Society is calling for entries for this year’s junior ambassador competition.

Dylan Arvela

Sporting hall of fame idea

Sporting hall of fames are common across the Australian sporting landscape, with specific sports, gender and even regions now recognising those who have excelled in their chosen sport.

Cobram Courier