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CFA issues haystack warning

AS THE region experiences spring growth of pastures and crops, the CFA is warning farmers to be cautious when cutting, baling and storing hay. CFA acting chief officer Garry Cook said CFA crews responded to 86 haystack fires across the state last...

Ivy Jensen
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COVID fears not addressed by Campaspe Shire Council: report

MULTIPLE concerns of staff members of Campaspe Shire Council were not acted on in relation to protecting them from COVID-19, a report has shown. In an ‘Improvement Notice’ document issued by WorkSafe Victoria on September 2, of which the...

Andrew Johnston
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St Joseph’s ‘Spoonchester’ sparks joy in community

ROCHESTER has had a new group of residents move to town — and here’s the inside scoop. St Joseph’s Primary has welcomed a tribe of decorated spoons to its campus, bringing joy to both students and staff. St Joseph’s deputy principal Jessic...

Alex Gretgrix
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Rochester CFA records top-notch response times

YOU CAN count on Rochester CFA to arrive at emergencies on time, every time. The latest emergency response times show the CFA crew responded to 11 ‘‘hazard class three’’ incidents within eight minutes 100 per cent of the time...

Alex Gretgrix
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Coliban digital water meters identify water savings

COLIBAN Water says digital water meters have saved at least 60 megalitres of water and helped central Victorians save more than $100,000. The digital metering program, which was introduced in 2018, has seen more than 25,000 digital data loggers...

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Snake season is beginning: breathe and remain calm

Spring brings with it snakes, but the combined impact of an unusually cold winter and COVID-19 has left this spring more snake-less than usual. For seven years snake catcher Tania Corby has been removing the legless reptiles from properties across...

Daneka Hill
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Sow the seed with Chia, your new furry friend

GET yourself a healthy serving of Chia — and we’re not talking about the seed. This cutie is a two-year-old domestic short hair, with all her love to give. She’s living her best life, waiting for the day she can go home with a new family. All...

Alex Gretgrix
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Schools in Campaspe encouraged to get creative thanks to government grant: Gepp

SCHOOLS in the Campaspe region are encouraged to join forces with artists and creative professionals as part of a Victorian Government program to expand student learning and breathe creativity into the curriculum. Applications are now open for the...

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Tech upgrade for Campaspe kinders

KINDERGARTENS in the Campaspe region, including Rochester and Lockington, will see technology upgrades thanks to funding from the Victorian Government. The government is giving 13 kindergartens in the area a share of almost $1.1 million in...

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No plans to trial new drug driving penalties in Campaspe

IMMEDIATE fines and driving bans for drug drivers will not be trialled in Campaspe Shire. Victoria Police recently announced on-the-spot fines, starting at $495 for first-time offenders, and immediate driving bans, which will increase from four to...

Ivy Jensen
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Campaspe library services move to online platform

IN RESPONSE to COVID-19 restrictions, Campaspe Regional Library Service has expanded its online presence, and community feedback has been encouraging. “All current and prospective community members are encouraged to visit the Campaspe...

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Bendigo council adopts new Reconciliation Plan

GREATER Bendigo City Council is set to adopt its new Reconciliation Plan 2021-2025 at next year’s NAIDOC Week. Mayor Margaret O’Rourke said the plan was developed following an extensive community engagement process with traditional owners, the...

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Campaspe leaders welcome border changes

THE gap created between the Campaspe region and Moama is finally closing. On Wednesday, September 16, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced residents living in border communities would be allowed to move freely between the two states. And by...

Brayden May
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Echuca Regional Health gets ready to restart elective surgery

ECHUCA Regional Health was due to restart non-urgent elective surgery this week after a Victorian Government announcement on Wednesday, September 16. On August 5, regional Victorian hospitals were directed to wind back elective surgeries as stage...

Anna McGuinness
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Lockington Consolidated students light up life with written letters to locals

STUDENTS from Lockington Consolidated School put pen to paper recently as a way of brightening the days of local residents. With the help of the Bush Nursing Centre, students sent handwritten letters to elderly members of the community who may be...

Alex Gretgrix
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Campaspe Shire would welcome further easing of restrictions

REGIONAL Victorian towns could take the next step towards the new COVID normal as soon as Wednesday. Towns including Rochester only moved to step two at 11.59pm on Sunday as case numbers continued to drop across the state. Step three would be...

Brayden May
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Campaspe residents urged to look out for snakes going into spring

AS THE days become warmer, snakes are starting to emerge from their winter hibernation to bask in the sun and search for food and a mate.

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Road grading and line marking thanks to federal funding

WIDE roads, missing footpath links and culverts in the region will be upgraded after Campaspe Shire Council received more than $2.6 million from the Federal Government. At last month’s council meeting, councillors endorsed a number of local...

Lachlan Durling

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Man killed in Yambuna car crash

A MAN has been killed and two people injured after a car rolled north of Tongala this morning. The vehicle with three occupants was travelling along Curr Rd, in Yambuna, when it ran off the road and overturned about 9.30am. The male driver was...

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COVID-19 restrictions loosen from next Sunday for regional Victoria

Gatherings of up to five people will be allowed in outdoor public places while single parents and people living alone will be able to nominate a friend or family member to visit them, as part of eased restrictions.

Charmayne Allison
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$23,128 party breach in Yarrawonga

A party in Yarrawonga on the weekend turned costly when local police intervened and issued 14 $1,652 fines totalling $23,128 for COVID infringements as police patrols beef up with a focus on a 24-hour response.

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NSW-Victoria border restrictions to be eased in next seven to 10 days

THE NSW Government has announced travel restrictions on the NSW-Victoria border will be eased in the next seven to 10 days.

Brayden May