Corowa News

Corowa Centrelink service opens

The Corowa Intereach office will open for Centrelink customers only, effective Monday, June 29, with strict restrictions applied. The office will only open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, from 9am until 12pm. Appointments must be made by...

Yarrawonga Chronicle

Howlong teen takes on Dry July

As the Dry July Foundation fundraiser kicks off this month, a local Howlong teen has raised over $1200 before fundraiser period had started. Hannah Lewry decided to participate in the fundraiser after her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer...

Adrienne Hartnett

Support to re-open a good move

The state’s peak business organisation, Business NSW welcomes the announcement of grants to help small businesses reopen or upscale.

Corowa Free Press

Support to re-open a good move

The state’s peak business organisation, Business NSW welcomes the announcement of grants to help small businesses reopen or upscale.

Corowa Free Press

Celebrating ‘the artwork that defined a nation’

Preparations are underway for the 130th anniversary of the iconic Tom Roberts’ ‘Shearing of the Rams’ painting with several events planned locally in the lead up to the October long weekend celebration. The original painting was created in...

Adrienne Hartnett

Local gym opens doors

After almost 12 weeks of closure, Health Culture Fitness Centre (HCFC) have re-opened their doors to welcome keen gym-goers back into their facility. Due to COVID-19 government regulations, all gyms were required to close their doors at the end of...

Adrienne Hartnett

Federation Council ratepayers cop 2.6 per cent rate increase

Federation Council’s draft Annual Budget for 2020/21 provides for a rate increase at the 2.6 per cent NSW State Government-imposed rate cap.

Robert Muir

Murrumbidgee Health district says no to Melbourne travellers

Effective immediately, Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) will not be granting visitor access to anyone who has travelled to Melbourne in the last 14 days.

Corowa Free Press

No room for complacency

As we approach the coldest month of the year, NSW Fire and Rescue Station 268 Corowa Commander Lindsay Bush reminds residents not to be complacent about their fire safety. Winter is considered a dangerous time of year for house fires due to clothing...

Adrienne Hartnett

Flying close to lease agreement

A long-term lease between Federation Council and Amber Aviation to develop a flying academy at the Corowa Aerodrome is expected to be presented to council’s next monthly meeting on July 30.

Robert Muir

Car destroyed in fire

A car was completely destroyed when it caught on fire last Sunday around midday. Whilst coming into Corowa, the Ford Territory’s occupants noticed a burning smell and stopped, in Honour Avenue near the Mobil Service Station. The occupants noticed...

Corowa Free Press

Corowa part of Sussan’s return

Corowa Golf Club was very much part of Local Federal MP Sussan Ley’s first visit across her Farrer Electorate last week since the part-relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions in NSW. The Member for Farrer visited the golf club last Friday after...

Robert Muir

Uplifting verandahs in Sanger Street

Eyes looked skywards by pedestrians in Sanger Street Corowa last week with scaffolding erected for verandah makeovers on Corowa Hotel and Hotondo Homes. Managements of both premises said they took the opportunity to have the work undertaken with the...

Robert Muir

Paving way for path opening

An agreement has been reached with the Corowa Common Trust and Crown Lands by Federation Council to enable the formal opening of the shared pedestrian/cycleway to the Corowa Golf Club. In readiness for the handover to council’s management, pre and...

Robert Muir

SEASONS CANCELLED

In breaking news this morning, the Ovens and Murray, Tallangatta and District and Murray Football Netball Leagues have announced the cancellation of their season 2020 campaigns. The Ovens and Murray decision was made by the OMFNL Board following...

Corowa Free Press

New campaign welcomes visitors back

Indigo Shire has launched a unique new, high visibility marketing campaign to encourage visitors to return to the region. But rather than see a repeat of the Queen’s Birthday long-weekend where towns were inundated, the new campaign has a very...

Corowa Free Press

Rare organ for St. John’s

St John’s Anglican Church Corowa has become the new home for a rare historic pipe organ. Reverend Peter Richards said that the 12ft high organ with its rich history was a welcome addition to the church. “I’m thrilled with it. Compared to our...

Adrienne Hartnett

Grant extension for Indigo Shire business

Indigo Shire Mayor, Jenny O’Connor said she was overjoyed with the announcement that local businesses impacted by the January bushfires will now be eligible for the government’s Small Business Bushfire Support Grants of $10,000.

Corowa Free Press

Are you up for the fight?

By Adrienne Hartnett If you have ever wanted to be a firefighter, this might just be your chance. Fire and Rescue NSW Station 268 Corowa Commander Lindsay Bush is looking to recruit two new members to become firefighters with the Corowa Brigade...

Adrienne Hartnett