Rochester News

Matilda is Rochester’s Top Dog

ROSALIE Yule needed a loyal friend in her life — and that’s when Matilda came waltzing in. The fun-loving and clever dog has changed Rosalie’s life for the better, which is why the seven-year-old blue heeler has been named Rochester’s Top Dog...

Alex Gretgrix

Rochester weekday train services to triple

THERE will be more trains to choo, choo, choose from for local passengers and visitors. It’s all thanks to the announcement of an extra $300 million in funding for the Regional Rail Revival program, which will include upgrading the Bendigo and...

Anna McGuinness

Give a cat a home - Phoebe could be friend for life

Smelly cat, smelly cat, what are they feeding you? Smelly cat, smelly cat, it’s not your fault... YOU just have to take one look to see this song is not about Phoebe, who could be one of your next best friends. This two-year-old domestic short hair...

Alex Gretgrix

Give a cat a home - Phoebe could be friend for life

Smelly cat, smelly cat, what are they feeding you? Smelly cat, smelly cat, it’s not your fault... YOU just have to take one look to see this song is not about Phoebe, who could be one of your next best friends. This two-year-old domestic short hair...

Alex Gretgrix

Rochester Rotary brings in new leader

The Rotary Club of Rochester conducted the Changeover of President at its dinner meeting at the Heritage Court House on June 26. President Debbie Bish, with the assistance of District 9800 governor elect Philip Archer, inducted president elect...

Campaspe News

Campaspe kids gear up for three-year-old kinder

THREE-year-old kindergarten is just around the corner for children living in Campaspe, thanks to the Victorian Government’s landmark early childhood education reform. For the first time, local families can enrol their children in universal...

Campaspe News

Residents have their say on waste

ALMOST 400 residents completed Campaspe Shire Council’s annual Waste in Campaspe — Know Educate Do survey. Community general manager Keith Oberin said the survey was conducted annually to understand community behaviour relating to waste and...

Campaspe News

From little things, big things grow in Campaspe Shire

SOW some seeds and see your trees succeed thanks to the Campaspe Shire. Through the council’s Rural Tree Scheme, local land owners will be able to purchase native seedlings for a subsided cost. Community general manager Keith Oberin said the...

Campaspe News

Victorians need more assistance through Consumer Affairs Victoria: Walsh

STATE Member for Murray Plains Peter Walsh believes consumers across the region have been, and are still being, failed badly by the Victorian Government during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said the Consumer Affairs Victoria website was now the only...

Alex Gretgrix

Give a cat a home: Phoebe

Smelly cat, smelly cat, what are they feeding you? Smelly cat, smelly cat, it’s not your fault... YOU just have to take one look to see this song is not about Phoebe, who could be one of your next best Friends. This two-year-old domestic short hair...

Alex Gretgrix

A day in the life: Rochester Veterinary Practice

MORE than 230,000 animals have visited the Rochester Veterinary Practice since its doors opened more than 25 years ago. It’s not Noah’s Ark, but it comes mighty close. Dogs, cats, farm animals - even a kookaburra in the roof rack. Rochy’s practice...

Alex Gretgrix

Police seeking information on stolen cars

POLICE are appealing for information into two car thefts at Rochester which have occurred in recent weeks.

Brayden May

Groundwater allocations announced for Lower Campaspe Valley Water Supply Protection Area

GROUNDWATER licence holders in the Lower Campaspe Valley Water Supply Protection Area will have a 75 per cent allocation for the 2020-21 season. The allocation has been determined in accordance with the Lower Campaspe Valley Water Supply Protection...

Ivy Jensen

Give a cat a home: Hazel

BEHIND these Hazel eyes is a beautiful young lady looking for a new place to call her own. This sweet cat is a one-year-old domestic short-hair who would give anything to be able to laze about on in the comfort and warmth of her own home. She has...

Alex Gretgrix

Water, water everywhere, but not a cent for your bills

YOUR income may be drying up while the bills are flooding in, but Coliban Water is here to give you a helping hand. Thanks to its range of hardship support measures, you won’t feel like you’re drowning. “We understand that households and...

Campaspe News

Service heaters and fireplaces to avoid house fires, CFA warns

THE CFA is urging Campaspe Shire homeowners to service wood heaters, open fireplaces and chimneys regularly to help avoid a house fire. CFA District 20 assistant chief fire officer Peter Taylor said brigades had attended several callouts to house...

Ivy Jensen

Murray health service launches counselling service

CAMPASPE Shire residents will have access to a new counselling service to help them with a variety of emotional issues, including anxiety, depression, isolation and loneliness. Murray Primary Health Network has launched Talk it Out, a free phone and...

Ivy Jensen

Lockington District Planning Group up for community group award

ROME wasn’t built in a day ... but then again, neither was Lockington. What’s more, Rome isn’t in the running to win the GOTAFE Community Group Award at the Regional and Community Awards — and anyway, Lockington District Planning Group figures...

Alex Gretgrix

Rochester Salvos replace some of Echuca tradie’s stolen tools

AN ECHUCA tradie’s faith in humanity has been restored after Rochester Salvation Army donated about $1000 in tools to replace some of his stolen equipment. Lachie Egglestone’s $2500 trailer, with $15,000 worth of tools inside, was stolen from...

Ivy Jensen