Cobram

Cobram is a town in Victoria, Australia, located in the state’s northeast on the banks of the Murray River near the New South Wales border. It lies within the Shire of Moira and is part of the Goulburn Valley region. The town developed in the late 19th century as European settlement expanded into the Murray Valley irrigation districts and grew as a service center for the surrounding agricultural countryside.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, particularly irrigation-based horticulture and dairy farming. Crops commonly grown in the district include citrus fruit, stone fruit, grapes, and grains. The Murray River and its irrigation channels support farming and also provide recreational opportunities such as boating and fishing.

Cobram is connected by road via the Murray Valley Highway and serves as a hub for the wider irrigation area. It is linked to nearby communities across the river in New South Wales, notably Tocumwal.

Community facilities support residents and the surrounding district, including local schools and healthcare services. The town functions as a regional center for shopping, services, and administration for the local rural area, while also attracting visitors with river-related recreation and nearby rural landscapes.