Camperdown Chronicle

Hail ‘superstorm’ crashes through Derrinallum

WINDOWS were smashed, trees stripped of leaves and houses were inundated with water during a “freak” hail storm which bombarded Derrinallum on Sunday evening.

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21 hours ago

Sport

Street Sheik prevails in Camperdown Cup

A PLUM RIDE from jockey Brad Rawiller saw the Patrick Payne-trained Street Sheik win the 152nd Sungold Milk Camperdown Cup in stunning fashion at Terang on Saturday.

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22 hours ago

News

Community shines through Cup Day drama

DESPITE a drama-filled lead-up to this year’s Camperdown Cup, the event has been hailed a huge success with similar crowd numbers recorded compared to last year.

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22 hours ago

Sport

Stellar field for annual Cup

TWO local hopes and horses from big name trainers highlight the field for tomorrow’s $45,000 Sungold Milk Camperdown Cup.

Staff Writers

17 Jan 2020

News

Camperdown and the wider Corangamite Shire shrouded in heavy smoke

CAMPERDOWN and the wider Corangamite Shire were shrouded in heavy smoke from the state’s ongoing bushfire crisis for three consecutive days this week.

Staff Writers

17 Jan 2020

News

C’down Car and Bike Show success 2020

BONNETS were popped and paint jobs were gleaming with about 430 cars and bikes on show in Camperdown’s main street on Saturday.

Staff Writers

14 Jan 2020

Sport

Bowlers set for pennant double

LEN Searle is hopeful his side can make a positive return to Corangamite Bowls Division pennant this weekend despite two tough fixtures.

Staff Writers

10 Jan 2020

News

More cars, stalls and bikes head to Camperdown Car and Bike Show

SHINING chrome, sleek paint jobs and the rumble of motors will transform Camperdown’s town centre this weekend as the third annual Camperdown Car and Bike Show gets under way.

Staff Writers

10 Jan 2020

Sport

Camperdown crowns top bowler

IT was a case of second time lucky for Camperdown bowler Luke Wright just before the new year.

Staff Writers

07 Jan 2020

News

Hay load all about Aussie mateship

WHEN Trevor Sadler heads to the Bega Valley with two semi-trailer loads of hay later this week, it will be a case of “a mate helping out a mate”.

Staff Writers

07 Jan 2020

News

Full house for community carols

FROM ‘Silent Night’ to ‘Jingle Bells the Aussie Way’ and a visit from the man in red himself - the Camperdown Carols rang in the festive season on Wednesday night.

Staff Writers

20 Dec 2019

Sport

Locals take out Astrid Holm Cup

ONCE again the Camperdown Golf Club hosted a successful Astrid Holm Cup last Friday.

Staff Writers

20 Dec 2019

News

Camperdown celebrates Christmas

CAMPERDOWN’S weekend Christmas Festival has been hailed a “massive success”, with locals taking advantage of longer business opening hours, free kids’ entertainment and a popular treasure hunt.

Staff Writers

17 Dec 2019

Sport

Top division bowlers claim win

THE delight could not be wiped off the faces of Camperdown’s division one side following their thrilling Corangamite Bowls Division victory over Winchelsea on Saturday night.

Staff Writers

17 Dec 2019

News

Five decades of inspiring kids

WHEN Pat Brooks talks about her five decades as a teacher, her whole face lights up with delight.

Staff Writers

13 Dec 2019

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