Sophie Else

Albury

Journalist at The Border Mail

Journalist @bordermail Albury/Wodonga [email protected]

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Articles

Barb shapes future of maternity care after cradling new life for past decade

1 week ago | bordermail.com.au | Sophie Else

Then and now: Tegan Mansell with Barb Roberts at 27 weeks pregnant with Billy in 2015, and again 10 years later. File pictureAs a little girl, Barb Roberts would wrap up her baby dolls, change their nappies and play midwife, long before she knew it would become her life's calling.
Toyota taken from dealership in early morning heist, police seek help

1 week ago | bordermail.com.au | Sophie Else

Wodonga police are also investigating a spike in thefts from cars on the Border. File pictureA car was stolen from a Border car dealership early Tuesday morning, but found several hours later.
Drug-affected man crashes car, changes vehicles, and crashes again in Wodonga

1 week ago | bordermail.com.au | Sophie Else

Border man, 43, flees scene after second crash for the day on Wodonga's Melrose Avenue. Picture suppliedA Border man has allegedly tested positive for drugs after being involved in two separate collisions in Wodonga on Monday, April 14.
Building bush furniture with mateship, grit, and a heart for giving back

1 week ago | bordermail.com.au | Sophie Else

Corowa Bush Furniture owners Gavin Lock, Dave "Junior" Pearson, and Dave Pearson sell a range of handcrafted timber pieces. Picture by Phoebe AdamsThey called him Bushrat growing up, a wild-hearted kid tearing through the country barefoot and riding a motorbike to school.
Beloved Border brew is back with a fresh face and a passion for hospitality

2 weeks ago | bordermail.com.au | Sophie Else

New owner of Arch and Willow Chloe Haw looks forward to welcoming back coffee lovers to the Melbourne Road location. Picture by James WiltshireFor as long as she can remember, Howlong's Chloe Haw dreamed of doing something with food.
'You're not supposed to bury your children': Melanie's loss brings wish to help

2 weeks ago | bordermail.com.au | Sophie Else

Albury's Melanie Kilo holding a picture of her daughter Xantha Maree Marshall who died from a rare genetic disorder in 2007. Picture by Phoebe AdamsEighteen years on, the pain is still raw.
Aspired result: smiles all around as property with 'potential' sells

2 weeks ago | bordermail.com.au | Sophie Else

Auctioneer Andrew Dixon says it was a good outcome both for the agent, buyer and vendor. Picture by Phoebe Adams. A prime commercial property in West Wodonga has sold.
From one meal to many, Carevan's cooked up community legacy of hope

2 weeks ago | bordermail.com.au | Sophie Else

More than a decade ago, Dr John Brabant had an idea to set up a van to feed people in the community. Since then, it has grown into a strong pillar in the community and is nationally recognised for the work the Carevan Foundation does. File pictureProviding food to the Border's disadvantaged families was John Brabant's way of making a difference.
Shimmering hips and giving hearts will take centre stage for special show

3 weeks ago | bordermail.com.au | Sophie Else

Border Bellydance owner Samantha Moore, La Maison's owner Wassim Saliba, and Carevan Outreach Project Officer Rachelle Armstrong look forward to showcasing their dinner and show. Picture by Phoebe Adams. Fusion, culture, and a whole lot of shimmering.
'Reckless act' leaves mother shaken after glass bottle smashes car window

3 weeks ago | bordermail.com.au | Sophie Else

Albury mum Lauren Dunstan, with her son Finley Dunstan, 10 months, is calling for any dashcam footage after an object smashed into her back window. Picture by Phoebe AdamsAn incident at Albury's East Street traffic lights has left a mum shaken after what she described as a "reckless act" put her young child's life at risk.