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Thomas Mitchell relaxed in the sun while waiting for the fish to bite at Lake Bullen Merri.

A good day for fishing

STUDENTS from Hampden Specialist School and a number of Camperdown seniors enjoyed a day at Lake Bullen Merri last Tuesday for Fishability.

28 October, 2026

Up in flames: A tobacco shop on Curdie Street in Cobden was engulfed in flames this morning, with investigations underway as Victoria Police treat the fire as suspicious.

Tobacco shop targeted in Cobden

Four persons charged following Cobden house fire - feature photo

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Four persons charged following Cobden house fire

One Nation on the rise - feature photo

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One Nation on the rise

Full-circle moment: Camperdown Historical Society member John Cook toured the pressroom at Western District Newspapers where his great-grandfather Robert Kerr worked and established the Cobden Times.

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Family history leaves its mark

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On the run: Police have released a vision of a Mazda 3 travelling at speed towards Camperdown minutes after the fire was lit.

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Police seek assistance regarding Cobden fire

Cobden and District Orchid Club secretary John Whitewood was thrilled to receive the grand champion prize for his stunning orchid.

Orchid show stuns in Cobden

Taking pride: Federal Labor Senator for Victoria Raff Ciccone and Member for Western Victoria Jacinta Ermacora attended the unveiling.

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Questions still remain over new visitor centre

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Hussein calls out Riordan

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Fatal collision in Purrumbete

Drier than usual: The wet landscapes across the south west traditionally seen at the beginning of spring are looking drier than usual after Cobden experienced rainfall well below the long-term average throughout September.

Rainfall levels plummet throughout September

Recognition: South West TAFE board director Brian Crook (from left), chief executive officer Mark Fidge and chair Kirsten Diprose were elated to receive the Large Training Provider of the Year award in the 2026 Victorian Training Awards for the second time since 2020.

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South West TAFE claims major state award

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Gift card launched to keep local dollars local

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