Coronavirus
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Mildura records 53 new COVID-19 cases
MILDURA’S COVID-19 numbers have jumped, with 53 new cases recorded on Wednesday, bringing the active total to 205. The numbers were significantly up on Tuesday’s…
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Local case numbers drop after tough weekend
THE Mildura local government area has recorded another 27 new COVID cases and the number of active cases has risen to 301. Monday’s new-case figure…
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Mildura’s new COVID infections stay low
THE rate of new COVID infections in Mildura remains relatively low compared to highs of several weeks ago. Friday’s release of daily figures showed 12…
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COVID numbers fall, have we passed the peak?
LOW new-case numbers for COVID infections in Mildura and Robinvale appear to be encouraging, although the continuing shortage of rapid antigen test kits means true…
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‘Come on down’ and fix our worker shortage
PRIME Minister Scott Morrison has announced visa fee rebates for overseas students and backpackers and pleaded with them to come to “come on down” to…
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Mildura hospital on edge as state emergency declared
MILDURA Base Public Hospital is looking at ways to rapidly expand its ability to treat higher numbers of seriously ill COVID patients, as metropolitan and…
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Mildura COVID case number approaching 1000
ANOTHER 87 new COVID cases were recorded in the Mildura local government area on Monday and the total number of active cases is nearing 1000.…
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Mildura misses out on funds for vaccine push
MILDURA has not been included among 23 priority Victorian municipalities under a program to help primary care providers increase the number of people they can…
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Mildura hits 810 cases, but curve shows signs of flattening
ALMOST 800 people in the Mildura area were confirmed with COVID-19 in the past week, but there are signs the wave might be hitting its…
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Sunraysia students still in dark on return to school
ANXIOUS students, teachers and parents across the region remain in limbo just two weeks out from the school year’s scheduled start, as they await news…
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Online forum to discuss Mildura worker shortage concerns
MILDURA businesses are invited to share their concerns about worker shortages in Mildura’s hospitality and retail sectors during an online forum next Wednesday. Hosted by…
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Mildura COVID case total hits 777
THE Mildura region reported 115 new COVID-19 infections on Friday to increase total active cases to 777, a record. Victoria reported 34,846 cases and 18…