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Cobrico Hall to host community day

COMMUNITY members are invited to gather at the Cobrico Hall this Sunday, September 14 in honour of R U OK? Day.

10 September, 2025

Youngest in uniform: Jancourt Country Fire Authority (CFA) 1st Lieutenant Brodie Hanks is one of the youngest members of the CFA and said he’s always on the lookout for a new challenge.

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What’s next for Brodie?

Still closed: The lane closure on the Cobden-Port Campbell Road has seen no sign of reopening despite community concerns of safety issues.

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Road closed, reopening a distant future

Support: A convoy of Need for Feed Australia trucks brought hay to the south west.

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Need for Feed revisits south west

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Tunes to fill Noorat’s Chapel

Great Vic incoming: The Great Vic Bike Ride will soon be descending upon the region and community information sessions are upcoming this September to inform residents and businesses how they can get involved in the event.

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Great Vic Bike Ride is on its way

Out in action: The Cobden State Emergency Service (SES) unit has been busy following the weekend storm, clearing fallen trees and debris to keep the region moving smoothly. Pictured are deputy controllers Sue Sartori (from left), Trevor Robertson and Jeff Mason

Busy weekend for SES

Getting together: Simpson Bowls Club president David Costin is looking forward to hosting a community gathering for R U OK? Day.

Simpson community to band together

Energy boost: Students from across the region learnt about local energy industry career opportunities thanks to the coordinated efforts of Neil Porter Legacy and Beach Energy.

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Students discover energy careers

Runners from across the south west united over the weekend to run from Noorat to Terang as part of this year’s Run for CJD event.

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Runners return for a good cause

Closer look: Farmers has the opportunity to learn about a new way of fertilising their crops at a special field day held last Tuesday.

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Green Lighting demonstrated in Ecklin

Bigger than imagined: Elise McKinnon’s ‘Wear Green for Farmers Day’ initiative has gone further than she ever expected, branching out into Melbourne and other areas of the state.

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Green for Farmers takes off

Triumphant return: A celebration night was held on Saturday to mark the return of 12 students from schools across the Corangamite Shire who recently completed the Kokoda Trek.

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Kokoda trekkers celebrated

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