News
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Dipping toes back in at Apex Park after algal alert lifted
MILDURA’S Australia Day long weekend looked a little different than usual this year. Some chose to dive straight back in after the blue-green algae red…
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In the pick of time: Grape season nears end as industry expects better yields
WHEN it comes to picking grapes, the timing is crucial, Sunraysia table grape grower Elina Garreffa says. As picking gets under way in the region,…
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Lazy mornings are over as school returns
THE late summer holiday nights are about to end for the Oldham sisters, who will return to school along with students across Sunraysia this week.…
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Same-sex marriage debate moves from anxiety to celebration
MEMBERS of the LGBT community in Sunraysia were at higher risk of psychological distress during the 2017 Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey. Recent research from…
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Another Menindee fish kill as Darling River crisis continues
THOUSANDS of fish have died overnight on the Darling River at Menindee. “They’re still dying. They’re dying in front of my eyes as we speak,”…
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Underbool park works get 12-month timetable
THE memorial entrance to Underbool’s Outen Park will be preserved for future generations after Mildura Council approved a funding application for its upgrade. The Underbool…
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Housing on the decline
HOUSING demand in Mildura steadily declined between 2006-16 according to a new report commissioned by Mildura Council, which also warned of a “significant oversupply” of developable…
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Trails upgrade
WALKING trails at Rio Vista Park were resurfaced last week as part of Mildura Rural City Council upgrades. The resurfacing work was part of trail…
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Salt hides in lunches
HIDDEN salt in the lunchboxes of Sunraysia children could be putting their health at risk. New research from Heart Foundation and VicHealth’s Unpack the Salt campaign…
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Mildura MP Ali Cupper backs changing the date of Australia Day
“THE barbecue and beers will taste just as good on a day in February or March.” That’s the opinion of Member for Mildura Ali Cupper,…
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Accused to prove road to recovery
A man accused of committing three home burglaries was released on bail for him to prove he is committed to his recovery. Wayamba Laurie appeared…
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Trip quota ‘open’
COUNCILLOR Glenn Milne has warned Mildura could lose millions of dollars in Chinese investment if council’s overseas trips are cut back. The comments were made…











