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News
May 6 2008
Water woes
The Federal Government’s longawaited $12.9 billion water budget announcement could spell disaster for northern Victorian farmers and ...
May 6 2008
Motherhood the greatest job of all
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With three children under the age of three, Rochester’s Beck Pearse will no doubt be looking forward to being showered with love for ...
May 6 2008
Water use down
Coliban Water customers’ average household water consumption dropped about 20 per cent in 2006-07.
Stringent water restrictions and a range ...
May 6 2008
Dry humour
Readers are welcome to send a joke to Campaspe News’ dry humour.
Each week, one entry will be chosen for publication and will win its ...
May 6 2008
Church closes doors
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Timmering Presbyterian Church closed its doors for the last time on Sunday.
A service was held for the last time in the church, with about 130 ...
May 6 2008
Temps vary
Rochester residents had yet another dry month, with only 5mm of rain falling in the town during April.
Rain only fell on two days, with 4.6mm ...
May 6 2008
Power grants
Farmers in northern Victoria will be helped to upgrade their electricity supply by a $1.8 million State Government grant.
Regional and Rural ...
May 6 2008
Under pressure: pipeline in doubt
The future of the north-south pipeline is reportedly in doubt after talks the government is re-thinking its decision to go ahead with the ...
May 6 2008
Drizzle only
While it drizzled rain for much of the day in Rochester on Thursday, not much rain actually fell.
Rochester only recorded 2.2mm of rain on the ...
May 6 2008
Water trade
Irrigators on the Campaspe system have until next Friday to buy water under the Campaspe backtrade opportunity.
Goulburn-Murray Water (G-MW) ...
May 6 2008
Grass fire
Goornong and Elmore fire brigades put out a scrub and grass fire on a property between the two towns last Tuesday.
The fire on the Barnadown Rd ...
May 6 2008
Flo a joy to many
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Florence "Flo" Anderson
Born April 11, 1925
Died April 26, 2008
Unforgettable was the song chosen to be played at Florence Anderson’s ...
May 6 2008
CWA milestone
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More than 80 people helped Nanneella CWA celebrate its 50th birthday last Tuesday.
President Adele Atkins, together with original members Audrey ...
May 6 2008
Delicious recipe for brekky
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With Mother’s Day being celebrated on Sunday, there is no better time to make your mum breakfast to show how much you appreciate her.
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May 6 2008
Mum, look after yourself
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Mums are among the most valuable commodities in our lives, communities and Australia’s economy, so it is important to make them feel ...
May 6 2008
Interesting talks at meeting
Campaspe CWA members welcomed visitor Margaret Sumpton from the Craigieburn branch and guest speaker pharmacist Brett Phillips to the April ...
May 6 2008
Price increase
Murray Goulburn has announced a step-up in butterfat and protein prices for dairy farmers.
Butterfat will increase 16c/kg, while protein will ...
May 6 2008
Plan launched
Goornong’s community plan was launched recently.
More than 100 residents and invited guests attended the launch of the plan, which sets out ...
May 6 2008
Involvement pays
Clubs and community organisations are encouraged to apply for grants in the latest round of Campaspe Shire’s tourism promotion grants scheme ...
May 6 2008
Coming events
Community groups and service clubs are invited to list coming events in Campaspe News’ coming events column.
Clubs or groups can submit a ...
May 6 2008
Down on the farm
Characters from the hit children’s television series New McDonald’s Farm will perform live in Bendigo on Friday.
Max and Milly from ...
May 6 2008
Get a handle on law
District residents will have the chance to learn about the law and their rights when free legal education sessions are held in Bendigo this month ...
May 6 2008
Water from the sun is the cheaper option
District residents are being urged to consider installing a solar hot water system with the announcement of a $2500 rebate.
Member for Northern ...
May 6 2008
Know your vehicle inside out for safety
One in two motorists under the age of 40 are unaware of or ignoring the dangers involved in not having their vehicle serviced regularly, according ...
May 6 2008
Protect yourself
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Motorbike and scooter riders are being urged to cover up while riding to save their skin.
Transport Accident Commission (TAC) road safety senior ...
May 6 2008
Valley View undefeated
The last game of the 60 and over bowls group was held last Wednesday at Lockington, in a mixed game with 18 teams competing.
Valley View, ...
May 6 2008
Quinlan to lead club
Rochester Bowls Club held its annual men’s meeting recently where Tim Quinlan was elected president for the coming season.
On Sunday a bus ...
May 6 2008
Gallagher club champion
A large crowd attended the annual Lockington Bowls Club presentation evening on Friday.
President David Lupton welcomed all members and thanked ...
May 6 2008
Rochy wins nail-biter
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Rochester Tigerettes’ A grade netball team continue to impress, defeating a very strong Mansfield outfit by four goals on Saturday.
Ash ...
May 6 2008
Bowls
The first indoor pennant bowls matches in the Moama Border Indoor Bias Bowls Association were recently played.
Results: RSL d Bamawm Extension ...
May 6 2008
A sweet win for Mangoes
Rochester Netball Association continued its season on Saturday.
Section one saw Mangoes defeat Sloggers 51-18.
The scores, however, did not ...
May 6 2008
Heathcote netball results
Heathcote and District Netball League
A grade: Broadford 74 d White Hills 47, Elmore 53 d North Bendigo 49, Mt Pleasant 44 d Huntly 31, ...
May 6 2008
Campaspe Golf Club notes
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Eleven Bendigo district junior development squad members played in the 2008 Campaspe Golf annual junior tournament recently.
Results
Girls A ...
May 6 2008
Pair qualify for fourball event
The qualifying event for the annual men’s fourball match play trophy was held at Rochester on Saturday, with 36 players vying for a place ...
May 6 2008
Cooper takes out stroke event ahead of Ramage at Elmore
Elmore Golf Club held a stroke event last Saturday, with Alan Cooper winning (90-19-71) from Warren Ramage.
Nearest the pin was won by Alan ...
May 6 2008
Sunday golf at Bamawm
Bamawm Golf Club has decided to cancel its annual tournament due to the drought, however, play will still be played on Sundays and visitors are ...
May 6 2008
Goulburn Valley Football League scoreboard
GVFL
Seniors
MOOROOPNA 4 0 0 0 459 246 186.59 16
SEYMOUR 4 0 0 0 612 332 184.34 16
ROCHESTER 3 1 0 0 438 342 128.07 12
MANSFIELD 3 1 0 ...
May 6 2008
Stone victorious at Locky
After last week’s irrigation of the course, golfers were challenged by slightly different conditions at Lockington Golf Club in a stableford ...
May 6 2008
Gee, what a performance
Mt Pleasant was made to work every step of the way for its 45-point victory over a plucky Huntly outfit at Toolleen on Saturday.
Final score: Mt ...
Real Estate
May 6 2008
Chic makeover for home
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The spacious family home at 30 King St, Rochester, has had a chic internal makeover.
The four-bedroom home has a sense of light and space and ...
People Pix
May 6 2008
Your say
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With Mother’s Day being celebrated on Sunday, Campaspe News journalist Monique Preston asked primary school students what the best thing ...
Sport
May 6 2008
Top-class bloods belt the Dogs
Elmore made sure there would not be a repeat of last week’s lacklustre performance against Huntly, when it demolished North Bendigo to the ...
May 6 2008
Rochester victorious
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May 6 2008
Massive victory
LBU defeated St Augustine’s by 54 points, with some great performances from players all around the ground.
Good teamwork and communication ...
May 6 2008
Impressive win for Hoppers
Colbinabbin continued to build its foundations for a fruitful season, with a committed display which saw the Grasshoppers withstand the ...
May 6 2008
Pies give it all
Rochester Magpies under 14 football team hosted the Echuca Saints on Saturday morning at the secondary college oval, with the Saints dominating.
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May 6 2008
Bombers take second spot
Rochester Tigers under 16 division one side travelled to Echuca on Sunday to take on Echuca Green in a vital game for both sides fighting for ...
May 6 2008
Tigers suffer first defeat
The Rochester Tigers under 14 team suffered its first defeat for the season at the hands of the undefeated Kyabram Bombers at the high school oval ...
May 6 2008
Tigers triumph
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Rochester Tigers remain on the winner’s list after a 23-point victory over Mansfield on Saturday.
The Tigers’ tall centre-half ...
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