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Three more confirmed COVID-19 cases in Moira Shire

GV Health have confirmed two people have tested positive for coronavirus in Moira Shire. GV Health chief executive Matt Sharp said both people recently returned from overseas and required assessment following the development of flu-like symptoms...

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Helloworld Travel Cobram owner to face tough times ahead

Cobram’s Rosa Mete was 15 when she started working in the travel industry – she even knows the exact date her award-winning career started. This year, Ms Mete faces her biggest challenge yet - the coronavirus crippling the global tourism industry with increasingly legislated travel bans and airlines dropping services.

Ed McLeish
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Cobram crime rates increase, but still no 24-hour police station in sight

As crime in Cobram increased by 30 per cent in the past year, Victorian Member for Ovens Valley Tim McCurdy has called on the government to ensure Cobram’s police station is open 24 hours.

Ed McLeish
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Cobram RACV services restricted from coronavirus

The pools, spa and gym at Cobram’s RACV resort are temporarily closed, along with all retail RACV stores and some resort facilities across Australia, as a result of coronavirus. As of Monday, the resort’s cafe was only making takeaway food and...

Ed McLeish
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Businesses around Cobram feeling effects of coronavirus

Cobram’s supermarket, butcher and pharmacy stocks are being stripped to their bare bones, as hoarders are stockpiling and panic-buying due to the coronavirus outbreak. From dwindling supplies of toilet paper and tissues, to meat, to asthm...

Ed McLeish
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NCN Health working to stop the spread of coronavirus

NCN Health is working hard to protect the health and safety of its residents, patients, clients and staff in relation to the global coronavirus pandemic.

Ed McLeish
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Cobram Lions Club reaches record number of volunteers

The Cobram Lions Club has more volunteers than ever before, after nearly collapsing as an organisation. Secretary Cheryl Hill said 31 volunteers were a part of the Cobram Lions Club. “We were getting to the point where we nearly...

Ed McLeish
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Wombats sports day triumph

Strathmerton Primary School held its sports day on Thursday. The four houses — Wombats, Emus, Koalas and Turtles — competed in events including sprints, long distance events, high jump, long jump, discus, shot put and hurdles. There was...

James Bennett
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New community bus for Cobram in the pipeline

Cobram’s elderly and vulnerable residents will soon be able to attend support groups and events with a new community bus expected to be in operation later this year. Health and community leaders met on Thursday to discuss the roll-out of the bus...

Madi Chwasta
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Moira Shire Council calling for wombat crossing community support in Cobram

Moira Shire Council is calling for Cobram residents to show support for four proposed wombat crossings in town, amid safety concerns about speeding drivers along Punt Rd. The locations proposed include two on Punt Rd - one near the pool, one near...

Madi Chwasta
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St Joseph’s fete a hit

St Joseph’s Primary School put on a fete to remember on Saturday with hundreds turning up for a day of family fun. For something a little different, the fete offered a unique medieval tent for attendees where children could take a trip back in time...

James Bennett
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NCN CEO encourages community to stay informed amid coronavirus concern

Cobram’s health leader has called community to work together to prevent a coronavirus outbreak and to stay informed, in the wake of the Victorian Government declaring a State of Emergency to combat COVID-19. NCN Health chief executive Jacque...

Madi Chwasta
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Cobram’s Cubs clean up Thompsons Beach

Cobram’s Cubs did their bit for the environment on Wednesday night, scouring Thompsons Beach for rubbish on for Clean Up Australia Day. Postponed from the week before due to the severe weather, the 12 Cub Scouts and their three leaders wielded...

Madi Chwasta
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Cobram women celebrate achievements at International Women’s Day afternoon tea

Conversation and laughter filled the Cobram Community House on Friday, as women of all ages came together for Cobram’s annual International Women’s Day afternoon tea. Cobram Community House chief executive Sally Bates said the event was...

Madi Chwasta
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Cobram community plays games for charity

While there were a few poker faces, there was plenty more laughter and banter at the Barooga Sports Bowls Club on Thursday afternoon for the Cobram District Health Ladies Auxiliary’s Cards and Games Fundraiser. Held twice a year, auxiliary president...

Madi Chwasta
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Cobram may receive more police in statewide resources boost

A long-serving police officer is “hopeful” Cobram will see a boost in police presence, as Victoria Police announces a record increase in services for regional towns statewide. The announcement last week included 19 additional resources to Eastern...

Madi Chwasta
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Police investigating theft of a handgun in Cobram

Police officers investigating the theft of a handgun in Cobram last week. A spokesperson said the Smith and Wesson .22 calibre handgun in a black and silver case was stolen from a locked vehicle in Jordan St, Cobram, between 9.08 pm and...

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Future unclear for Katamatite family

After fleeing South Africa five years ago to build a better life for their young family, Katamatite dairy farmers Lyndl and Nick Oosthuizen were thrilled to welcome baby Carlu, one day after Christmas and complete their family. They were full of optimism, until he fell critically ill on January 18.

Sophie Baldwin

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Greater Shepparton’s first coronavirus case had travelled overseas

Greater Shepparton has its first confirmed case of COVID-19, the state government has said in a statement today. The News understands the person was tested at Goulburn Valley Health. Another person has tested positive for the virus in Gannawarr...

Madi Chwasta
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Second coronavirus case confirmed in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has its second confirmed case of COVID-19, the state government has said in a statement today. Goulburn Valley Health have confirmed that a second person who tested positive for COVID-19 recently returned from overseas.

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Third case of coronavirus incorrectly confirmed in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has reported a third confirmed case of COVID-19.

Madi Chwasta
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Coronavirus tests for two GVGS exchange students

Two visiting exchange students to Goulburn Valley Grammar School are awaiting test results for coronavirus after being in contact with a confirmed case on a flight from Singapore to Melbourne on Sunday.

Ed McLeish And Madi Chwasta