Meet the team that brings you Rochester's news
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Elaine Cooney
Journalist
Elaine covers the Rochester, Elmore, Lockington and surrounding districts.
She began writing and illustrating for her own advertising publication in Spain in 2000.
Three years later Elaine went on to study journalism in Ireland and became a freelance journalist/photographer writing features, news stories, advertorials and taking photos for local and national newspapers and magazines.
She was a fashion columnist and editor of an international ‘retire overseas’ online publication before finding her calling in Rochester, where she has the opportunity to combine her passion for rural life, meet friendly people and write about what matters in a small country town.
Elaine has been with the Campaspe News since August 2011 and says witnessing people recover from the January 2011 flood and the huge community spirit that came from the disaster have been highlights.
She says she has seen the best side of human nature in Rochester and its surrounding towns and it is a very special place to work.
Phone: 5484 2000
Wrap-up of GVFL, MFL, HDFL and PDFL results
District teams had mixed results, but the star of the day was the 25-goal haul to Jerilderie's Aaron Purcell.
Sensational start to soccer for Yarrawonga kids
May 2013 will be forever remembered as the month soccer truly become an integral part of the junior sporting culture in Yarrawonga.
Fundraiser for Mactier statue
The move to extend the Tatura War Memorial area and honour Victoria Cross hero Robert Mactier with the erection of a statue in the Hogan St gardens named in his honour, continues.
Moama home damaged by fire
A home in Moama was damaged when fire broke out about 6pm today.
Shepparton firm awarded project contract
A Shepparton firm has been awarded part of the $2.2 million Rochester Reserve project contract.
Campaspe proposing 6 per cent rate rise
Campaspe Shire Council's draft budget released today is pitched on delivering three key focus areas - people, place and prosperity.
Seymour Lions go down to Tatura
Seymour were beaten by 45 points in the grand final replay against Tatura at Kings Park on Saturday.
Hunt for wanted man in Riverina
Graham Gene Potter, 55, has been on the run since 2010 and police believe he could be in the Riverina area.
Farmers continue fight against evaporation facility
A pair of Costerfield farmers remain concerned about the quality of their water supply should a mine build its proposed evaporation ponds nearby.
Stuck in fruit limbo
Cobram fruit growers sacked by SPC Ardmona remain in limbo as they wait for confirmation on assistance packages they hope will help relieve the pressure of lost business.
Alan Jackson headline act for Deniliquin Ute Muster
Organisers of the 15th Deniliquin Ute Muster has confirmed International country music superstar Alan Jackson is this year's headline act.
Rally calls on public to toss a tin
About 1000 SPC Ardmona workers, orchardists, politicians and community members rallied at Shepparton Showgrounds last Thursday to support local fruit growers and processors.
Kinder goes prehistoric
Bernard Briggs Kinder kids enjoyed getting to grips with dinosaur bones and fossils.
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