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Athletes perform in wintry conditions
DESPITE last weekend’s wet and windy conditions, 19 athletes from the Camperdown club performed well at the Western Country regional track and field event.
20 February, 2025
General News
CFA pleas for fire safety amid bushfire concerns
AS temperature rise across the region and dry conditions persist, Country Fire Authority (CFA) is reminding the...
19 February, 2025
Police issue warning after rise in fatalities
VICTORIA Police have issued an urgent warning to motorists following a...
Emergency services respond to high angle rescue
TWO people in their 70s were transported to hospital last week after...
Shock fatality in farm tractor incident
A CAMPERDOWN man has died after being struck by a tractor last week.
Community
Drones to take centre stage at agricultural event
DRONES are becoming an increasingly common sight over Victorian farms, and a presentation at the Koroit Agricultural...
19 February, 2025
Donation for heroic volunteers
TIMBOON Opportunity Shop (TOPS) has made a crucial donation towards...
Shire sessions to combat scams
CORANGAMITE Shire Council has encouraged senior members of the community...
New technology forum for district farmers
DAIRY and beef farmers from Camperdown and district will learn how new...
Council
Dyson vows to abolish seismic testing if elected
INDEPENDENT candidate for Wannon Alex Dyson has backed calls on the Federal Government to introduce a moratorium on...
19 February, 2025
Labor candidate vows answers over promises
LABOR has announced Cooriemungle’s Fiona Mackenzie will stand as the...
Cr Makin named RCV’s new deputy chair
CORANGAMITE Shire councillor Kate Makin has been tasked with helping to...
Council makes commitment to support seniors
MOYNE Shire’s commitment to its older residents has been affirmed with...
Sport
Plozza and Barlow win Ethnic Cup
TIMOON Golf Club members played a four ball best ball stableford event last Saturday.
19 February, 2025
Cobden golfers perform
SEVENTEEN players competed at the Cobden golf course last Wednesday,...
Knights set for finals
WITH just one round remaining of the South West home and away cricket...
Semi-finals await Cobden bowlers
COBDEN Bowling Club’s three teams have all stepped up this week and...