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    Women step up in times of crisis

    VICTORIAN State Emergency Service volunteers in the Mallee will be among those to come together across seven locations next weekend for Women in Rescue 2026. More than 300 female and…

  • Hosking calls time on VFF presidency

    Hosking calls time on VFF presidency

    VICTORIAN Farmers Federation president Brett Hosking will step down at the end of his term, saying it is time for a new generation to lead the farming lobby after helping…

  • Record year for agriculture

    Record year for agriculture

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  • Dementia program growing on participants

    Dementia program growing on participants

    A NOT-FOR-PROFIT pilot program designed to create innovative solutions for dementia respite care through nature-based activities has gotten the green light from it’s participants. Launched in 2023 the GreenConnect Dementia…

  • Mallee rally routes reviewed

    Mallee rally routes reviewed

    ALTERNATIVE routes for the Mallee Rally have been reviewed, according to the Victorian Government. The annual event, held on the bank of Lake Tyrrell, stalled in 2019 after a permit…

  • Mildura Basketball Association results

    Mildura Basketball Association results

    Thursday, 5 March Under 12 Boys Division 1 Workers U12 Boys Jones Def Saints U12 Boys D1 – Webley 36–29, Irymple U12 Boys Smith Def Wildcats U12 Boys Herring 77–22…

  • Bail on alleged choking charge

    Bail on alleged choking charge

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  • Charity gives out more chances

    Charity gives out more chances

    CHANCES for Children, the charitable arm of Mallee Family Care, has announced the latest round of scholarship recipients. Across the region 14 young people have been given financial backing, with…

  • Probation for ‘pretty ordinary’ behaviour

    Probation for ‘pretty ordinary’ behaviour

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  • Sowing community leadership

    Sowing community leadership

    A FOUNDING member of a local food co-operative has been recognised as one of five community leaders in Australia supporting the lives of migrant and refugee women. The AMES Australia…