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Multi winner Geoff Duryea

Corowa horse trainer and former jockey Geoff Duryea has trained and ridden more winners than he can remember but a race he finished midfield rates as special. “A highlight was when I rode in the Melbourne Cup, in 1973 on Red Hope,” the...

Robert Muir
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Corowa Golf Club results

Corowa GC Medley – Sunday, September 6. Winner with 41 pts: Dylan Hanley. Ball Rundown: Herbie Griffin, Gary Chappell 39 pts, Sue Patton and Doug Ward 35 pts. Pro Shop Medley – Tuesday, September 8. Winner with a magnificent 44 pts was Don...

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Welcome to Royal Wahgunyah

Border closure restrictions on Victorians being able to play golf in NSW has led to an enterprising golfer from Wahgunyah to create his own golf range. Situated on the old railway land, The Royal Wahgunyah range is steeped in rich history.

Adrienne Hartnett
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Versatile Lorraine back in 2021

With COVID-19 restrictions and a shoulder injury, star local and state hockey player in a career of over 1000 games, Lorraine Plunkett, is having an enforced spell this season.

Robert Muir
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Corowa Golf Club results

Medley - Sunday, August 30 Winner with 37 pts John Taylor. Runner-up c/b with 36 pts Geoff Cox. Ball Rundown: Terry Davidson, Brad Glare, Dylan Hanley 36 pts, Paul Merritt, Jordan Lavis 35 pts, Ryan Glare and Tessa Merritt 33 pts. Pro Shop Medley...

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CRFNC Joeys’ netball clinics

Four junior netball clinics will be held at John Ford Oval Corowa starting this Saturday, September 5. The clinics will continue for the following three Saturdays, September 12, 19 and 26. with games to follow at the conclusion of this period. It’s...

Robert Muir
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Corowa Anglers Club

Last weekend saw the Corowa Anglers Club monthly outing for August. With some restrictions still in place due to COVID-19 and the previous week’s wet weather, it was decided to be an “open comp”.

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Marion busy during COVID-19

Allround star athlete Marion Chappell is keeping busy during this coronavirus pandemic, at home and on the Corowa Golf Course. “I’m playing social golf once or twice a week, doing weight-bearing exercises, keeping on top of the garden and home...

Robert Muir
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Protective gear for AFLW

A women’s chest guard may become standard issue to AFLW next season and extend into local football. Two national female stars, Ebony Antonio and Sabrina Frederick have raised the subject of breast injuries and the need for a protective garment to...

Robert Muir
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The cycling footballer/teacher

Ray Willett of Corowa is best known locally for his football ability and his teaching at Rutherglen Primary School. But bike riding has been a significant part of his life.

Robert Muir
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Basketball league bounces into Corowa

Excitement is buzzing for local basketball fans and sport enthusiasts after the announcement of a basketball league being introduced to Corowa.

Adrienne Hartnett
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Social golf keeping spirits up

There were only five playing last Monday but that didn’t stop the Corowa Lady Niners from enjoying a perfect winter’s day at the Corowa Golf Course. Every Monday, the Lady Niners meet to play a relaxed game of golf followed by tea, coffee and...

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Building squash, gymnastics and homes

It was 61 years ago last Wednesday when Bill Bock arrived in Corowa, possibly for just two weeks. “It was a Wednesday at 7.00pm and I remember coming over the bridge from Wahgunyah going past the bowling club where they were practising then up the...

Robert Muir
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Corowa Golf Club results

Corowa GC Medley – Sunday, August 9. Winner with 38 pts Shannon Smith. Ball Rundown: Luke Hetherington 35 pts, Rob Webster 34 pts, Leigh Bedford and Liam Falconer 33 pts. Pro Shop Medley – Tuesday, August 11. Winner c/b with 37 pts Haydn James...

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Wahgunyah welcomes $1m for reserve facilities

The Wahgunyah Recreation Reserve is set to receive a much-needed refurbishment thanks to a $1,091,866 funding boost from the Victorian Government. Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes announced last Friday that the project is one of 27 to...

Adrienne Hartnett
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Building for what type of season?

Corowa Cricket Club has two prized recruits for hopefully what will be a normal cricket season to start on Saturday, October 10. In addition to new coach Jarryd Hatton, the Roos have Hatton’s good mate Ben Mitchell, a bowling allrounder...

Robert Muir
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Keith’s good round rewarded

“It has been a long time between good rounds!” These were the words of Keith Morrison who recorded 44 stableford points at Corowa Golf Club on Sunday, August 2 to be C Grade winner. Mr Morrison, who plays off a handicap of 27, has been a member...

Adrienne Hartnett
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Four junior football games

Corowa Rutherglen junior football Under 12s, 14s, 16s and Under 18s hosted practice matches against North Albury last Sunday and all four matches were well fought out. But the big winners were the juniors playing sport. “The overwhelming thing was...

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Regional Victoria to move to step three

REGIONAL Victoria will move to Step Three of the Victorian Government’s COVID-19 roadmap from 11.59pm on Wednesday – but freedom is still not on the agenda until the end of November.

Brayden May
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COVID-19 restrictions loosen from next Sunday for regional Victoria

Gatherings of up to five people will be allowed in outdoor public places while single parents and people living alone will be able to nominate a friend or family member to visit them, as part of eased restrictions.

Charmayne Allison
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$23,128 party breach in Yarrawonga

A party in Yarrawonga on the weekend turned costly when local police intervened and issued 14 $1,652 fines totalling $23,128 for COVID infringements as police patrols beef up with a focus on a 24-hour response.

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NSW-Victoria border restrictions to be eased for border communities

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced on Wednesday that anything allowed under step three in regional Victoria will be allowed in border communities.

Brayden May