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‘We will soldier on’ says local Holden dealer

Despite the ‘shock’ news on Monday that General Motors will be retiring the Holden brand at the end of this year local dealership principal Andrew Pigdon said the decision will not defeat one of the region’s oldest family businesses.

Jared Loughnan

19 Feb 2020

Sport

Ozzie notches world championship win

Wakeboarding professional coach and former Corowa resident Travis ‘Ozzie’ Osborne has turned back the clock 12 years winning the IWWF World Wakeboard Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Emirates. Travis, who now resides in Yarrawonga, won the...

Jared Loughnan

21 Dec 2019

News

New boating plan for 2020

A new plan is now being developed for the 2020-21 boating season by government authorities to address issues of erosion and safety along the Murray River between Bundalong and Corowa. Authorities put a hold on an initial plan, The Draft Murray River...

Jared Loughnan

30 Oct 2019

Sport

Night jump spectacle from barefooters

A unique Friday night jump “Twilight Spectacle” from some of the best barefoot water-skiers in Australia will be a spectacle not to be missed at the Mulwala Water Ski Club’s Max Kirwan Park as part of the Australian Barefoot Waterski National...

Jared Loughnan

06 Mar 2019

News

Push for better boating strategies

With the proposed ban on wake enhancing boats and activities on a 49km stretch of the Murray River between Bundalong and Corowa put on hold local residents are now pushing for community led consultation with a possible adoption of designated boating...

Jared Loughnan

03 Jan 2019

News

Fundraiser delivers $100,000

With Christmas just a week away the local community around Bundalong delivered an important $100,000 gift to assist the Kilmister family following their tragic car crash in early November. This incredible show of support was the result of an amazing...

Jared Loughnan

20 Dec 2018

News

Boating ban on hold

A ban on wake enhancing boats and activities including wakeboarding and wakesurfing on a 49km stretch of the Murray River between Bundalong and Corowa has been put on hold. Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Executive Director Maritime Angus Mitchell...

Jared Loughnan

28 Nov 2018

News

John Foord Bridge repairs a priority

A new report prepared by RMS and VicRoads has shortlisted the John Foord Bridge connecting Corowa and Wahgunyah for investment. The Murray River Crossing Investment Priority Assessment report shows an evaluation of 32 crossings along the Murray...

Jared Loughnan

20 Sep 2018

News

$35m Sebel construction to begin

Yet another significant milestone is just around the corner at Silverwoods with construction of the $35 million Sebel luxury apartment hotel set to begin. Lotus Living Project Director Daniel Smith said developers are beyond excited with the...

Jared Loughnan

09 Aug 2018

News

Farmland values soar

The value of farmland has more than doubled over the last two decades and the larger farmers are becoming bigger. Based on Rural Bank’s third annual Australian Farmland Values Report northern Victoria values have soared from under $2,000 per...

Jared Loughnan

18 Jul 2018