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Nominations are now open for the 15th annual Victorian Learn Local Awards, recognising excellence in the adult education sector. The awards are presented by the Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE) board and shine a spotlight on learners,

Koonoomoo junior paddler Emma Corrin claimed six gold medals at the Paddle Australia National Sprint Championships. After winning gold in five under-12 races at the 2021 Paddle Victoria Sprint and Short Course Marathon Championships in Nagambie,

Local organisations that play a role in connecting communities and improving mental health can apply for a 2021 Australia Post Community Grant. Not-for-profit organisations can apply for up to $10,000 for locally-led projects to improve mental health and help people meaningfully connect.

The Strathmerton Community Steering Committee is calling for community feedback on what to do next to help shape the town's future. “We are the spokespeople for the town,” committee chairperson Malcolm Dickson said. The committee has completed many projects in recent years. The group campaigned successfully to install a pedestrian …

A comprehensive report into the local government elections, to be published in June, will reveal complaints about the 2020 local government elections doubled. Michael Stefanovic, who took up the role of Chief Municipal Inspector and head of the Local Government Inspectorate in April,

Victoria has entered a seven-day snap lockdown, which started on Friday after being announced on Thursday, as a result of rising coronavirus cases. The usual operations of Cobram-Barooga businesses have been upended as they adapt to statewide stay-at-home orders in Victoria.

The Spooky Men’s Chorale in concert, presented by Moira Arts and Culture Inc, received a standing ovation from an appreciative and enthusiastic audience at its recent show. Some audience members travelled more than two hours to attend the show on May 25 at the Numurkah town hall,

Creative ideas were the feature of the Finley and District Camera Club's autumn tones photo shoot, thanks to Mooroopna TAFE tutor and award-winning photographer Fiona Morrison from Numurkah. Models from Cobram and Mulwala gave the large group of photographers plenty to work with at the session on May 15.

MHA Care recently held an afternoon tea to recognise the significant contribution made by Cobram's volunteers. Volunteers from Meals on Wheels, Planned Activity Group programs and FoodShare gathered at St Margaret's Anglican Church to celebrate National Volunteer Week.

Cobram resident Aileen Stubberfield is celebrating her 95th birthday today and friends and family are invited to call in to help her celebrate. Aileen was born in Paruna, South Australia, in 1926. She moved to Mildura in 1939,