Rochester News

Achievement program successful in local schools

THE Victorian Government’s Achievement Program for schools has helped over 20,000 little locals in Lodden Campaspe build lifelong healthy habits in an effort to curb health problems. New data from the Healthy Heart of Victoria 2019 Active Living...

Campaspe News

Campaspe drivers taking more risks during COVID-19 restrictions

LEADFOOTS and drivers high on drugs have been risking the lives of everyone on our roads during COVID-19 restrictions. And police are aiming to curb this risky behaviour ahead of Fatality Free Friday – a campaign that comes just weeks after...

Ivy Jensen

Give a cat a home: Alley

IF YOU think cats were put on this Earth to ignore you until they want food, ruin your furniture and wake you up at night, this little cutie will prove you wrong. Alley is a one-year-old domestic short hair that would love nothing more than to...

Alex Gretgrix

Give a cat a home: Alley

IF YOU think cats were put on this Earth to ignore you until they want food, ruin your furniture and wake you up at night, this little cutie will prove you wrong. Alley is a one-year-old domestic short hair that would love nothing more than to...

Alex Gretgrix

Campaspe Council appoints new disability and aged care provider

INTEREACH will be the new provider of aged and disability services for Campaspe Shire when council withdraws from being a provider. It comes after an in-principle decision was made in May last year to withdraw, as reforms to aged and disability care...

Campaspe News

Bowtell completes Colbinabbin silos

COLBINABBIN’S six silos have been painted by Benalla artist Tim Bowtell in his biggest project yet. The artwork took 50 days to paint over about 10 weeks, as Mr Bowtell was able to continue working despite coronavirus restrictions. And while...

Campaspe News

Campaspe drivers taking more risks during COVID-19 restrictions

LEADFOOTS and drivers high on drugs have been risking the lives of everyone on our roads during COVID-19 restrictions. And police are aiming to curb this risky behaviour ahead of Fatality Free Friday — a campaign that comes just weeks after...

Ivy Jensen

Beryl looks good at 105

BERYL Fisher may be forced to stay inside because of the coronavirus pandemic, but that didn’t stop her celebrating her 105th birthday on the weekend. The activities staff and other residents at REDHS were kind enough to organise a lovely morning...

Alex Gretgrix

Community Bank helps students stay active

ROCHESTER Secondary College is excited to announce the continuation of a partnership agreement with the Elmore/Lockington/Rochester Community Bank to support the college’s Campaspe Academy of Sport in the fifth year of this specialised...

Campaspe News

Familiar face makes his way back to Elmore Primary

ELMORE Primary School has welcomed Aaron Taylor into its ranks, and he couldn’t be happier to be back. Growing up in a small country town himself, he knew he would want to end up in a place that reminded him of home. But the education industry...

Alex Gretgrix

OLSH keeps spirits high through COVID-19

AFTER five weeks of hard work from both students and staff, the team at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Elmore is pleased to be taking the next step towards normality. “We’re proud of the transition the staff and students have made to virtual...

Campaspe News

MAGS has lots to offer

MOAMA Anglican Grammar was founded in 2005 to offer families of the Campaspe/Murray area the option of an independent school. Since its foundation, the school has developed into a centre of excellence in learning, where each student is encouraged...

Alex Gretgrix

Understanding your flood risk

IF A flood is coming it is important to consider your personal situation and understand what actions need to be taken to protect yourself and your loved ones. Rochester properties are most at risk in a major flood level and while these events are...

Campaspe News

Colbinabbin takes virtual learning on - and wins

STAFF, children and families at Colbinabbin Primary School have done incredibly well to adjust to the demands of flexible and remote learning. Staff continue to learn new technological skills to better enable them to retain a connection with their...

Campaspe News

Police investigate damage at Rochester silo

POLICE are appealing for information into damage caused at the Rochester Silo Art site about 9.10pm on Friday.

Ivy Jensen

Rochester community among Volunteer Award winners

ROCHESTER’S Heather Derbyshire has been named Campaspe Shire’s Individual Volunteer Award winner, for her efforts as an event organiser. A very creative and skilled individual, Heather has been an outstanding leader of two major...

Brayden May

Rochester Child Care donates paintings to police

ROCHESTER’S youngest citizens have been doing their part to cheer up police officers during a difficult time.

Brayden May

Elmore has new vehicle thanks to local donation

RESIDENTS may have seen a new set of wheels cruising around town thanks to a local committee.

Alex Gretgrix

Give a cat a home: Lucy

YOU may not see this girl in the sky with diamonds, but you might see Lucy curled up in your home if you let her.

Alex Gretgrix