Articles tagged: Cobden
Cobden brush off 31-run day
Despite last week’s “shock” result, Cobden opening batsman Matty Boyle says the Knights have written off the 31 all-out performance as an anomaly.
Authorities investigate possible algae bloom at Cobden Lake
Cobden and district residents have been urged to take caution as authorities investigate a potential blue green algae bloom at Cobden Lake.
Cobden pool to stay shut after financial, structural issues
Cobdenhealth has announced that the Rodney Grove Aquatic Centre will remain closed due to structural and financial issues, with concerns that it might not reopen.
Man arrested, charged in Cobden shooting
Armed crime squad detectives have charged a man following a shooting in Cobden last week.
Information appeal after shooting incident
Armed crime squad detectives are appealing for information as they continue to investigate a non-fatal shooting at Cobden this week.
Cobden celebrates its Bomber
A host of Cobden locals have turned out for Essendon Bomber Rhys Unwin’s primetime debut.
Man charged following fatal collision
A 19-year-old German national has been charged with dangerous driving causing death following a fatal collision at Simpson on Sunday evening.
Butter stirs up town opinions
A survey gauging public interest in a second Western Star Butter container in Cobden has received mixed opinions.
Quiz master returns to his district roots
A nationally-recognised quiz master has dropped into Cobden.
MP commits Cobden cash
Cobden sporting facilities have received a more than $1-million federal election pledge.
Proposal could grow town
Corangamite Shire councillor Jo Beard says plans for a new subdivision proposal at Cobden will create “opportunity and growth” if they get over the line.
Cobden group calls for input
Community organisation Progressing Cobden is reviewing its purpose and operations and wants to hear what local residents and community groups think.
Silk journey merges painting and fashion
An accidental journey into silk painting led Cobden artist Helen Langley to teach others to create something beautiful too.
Cobden set to become a hit with RV campers
Cobden is set to welcome more tourists and campers with the new label of an RV Friendly Town.
Expansion for housing at Cobden
Plans to expand Cobden’s town boundaries for more residential development just need the State Planning Minister’s tick of approval.
Solar lighting tender for Cobden walkway
Solar-powered lighting will brighten a popular walking track at Cobden, with the Corangamite Shire Council adding to the five lights installed along the “Circuit De Savage” in 2020.
Big boost for region from community grants
Colac and district community causes are sharing in grants to hep people in need and boost community facilities.
Cobden shares the love for special project
Gift vouchers in people’s letter-boxes, quilts for foster children and letters to a younger self have been part of a Cobden kindness and connection project.
Cobden planning scheme amendment to expand housing
Cobden residents have until June 19 to comment on a planning scheme amendment that will open up housing land for the town.
Cobden path’s solar lighting
A Cobden walking track will have solar-powered lights, after Corangamite Shire councillors agreed to extend the budget for the project.
Teen injured in go-karting crash
A boy in his early teens is in hospital in Melbourne after sustaining a shoulder injury in a go-karting crash at Cobden.
Posthumous medal for pipe band leader
Cobden’s Richard “Doug” Moore has earned national recognition for his musical dedication as part of an Australia Day honour.
Dedicated Cobden teen earns shire-wide award
Cobden’s Willoughby Perriss is Corangamite Shire’s 2023 young citizen of the year.
New trucks for district brigades
Cobden and Winchelsea CFA brigades will receive new replacement heavy tankers later this year.
