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Celebration: Cobden’s George Cavey is celebrating his 102nd birthday this week.

George turns 102

AFTER 102 years and going strong, George Cavey shares the keys to a long, happy life in Cobden with his wife Miriam.

1 October, 2025

Historic watch: James Henry Vagg’s pocket watch was engraved inside with a personal message thanking him for his 30 years of service to the Pioneer Butter Factory in Cobden.

Cobden News

Historic pocket watch comes with a story

Bandicoot sighting: A bandicoot was spotted in Port Campbell over the weekend, which is an endangered native species.

Port Campbell News

Bandicoot spotted in Port Campbell

Working together: Members of the Lake Bullen Merri South Beach Committee and the community came together over the weekend to construct a windbreak for the lake’s barbecue area.

Camperdown News

Teamwork and cooperation

Community minded: Helen and Max Begely have been volunteering in the Simspon community for over 50 years. Free to Read

Simpson News

50 years in Simpson

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Port Campbell News

Parking to change in Port

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Watch out for introduced weeds

All aboard: Delegates from historical societies across the south west enjoyed a train ride as a part of their visit to the Cobden and District Historical Society for the southern zone meeting of the Western Victorian Association of Historical Societies.

Cobden News

Historical societies join forces

Opportunity for landowners: Corangamite Catchment Management Authority’s popular Small Blocks Big Dreams project is back to support landowners in the Heytesbury region.

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Small Blocks, Big Dreams returns

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Be cautious of snakes

Prepare now: Forest Fire Management Victoria deputy chief fire officer Scott Turner, Country Fire Authority deputy chief officer Adrian Gutsche, Victoria State Emergency Service assistant chief officer Jackson Bell and Fire Rescue Victoria deputy commissioner Michelle Cowling were among those preparing for the 2025 fire season at a pre-season briefing in Camperdown last week.

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Emergency services prepare for fire season

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Timboon News

Timboon Market returns this week

Dangerous conditions: Cobden resident Owen Chivell is concerned potholes on roads in the south west are only going to get worse.

Local News

South west roads “not good enough”

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