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Mallee MP Andrew Broad slammed over ‘biology’ remarks on women in politics
COMMENTS by Member for Mallee Andrew Broad that politics was tougher on women because of “the very nature of biology” have been slammed as outdated and…
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Mildura Junior Fire Brigade running on wins
THE Mildura Junior Fire Brigade team are hoping to match their recent win at the Greater Midlands Fire Brigade Association western division competition for this…
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Free shots for young Aboriginals
ABORIGINAL and Torres Strait Islander children aged five to 14 in the Mallee can be vaccinated against the flu free of charge through the National…
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Sunraysia misses out on clinical cancer trial program
SUNRAYSIA has missed out on a clinical cancer trial program rolling out in regional Victoria, despite local residents being nine times more likely to die…
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Help flows from Country Women’s Association to drought-affected farmers
ABOUT 70 members of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) Mildura/Millewa Group pooled their support for drought-affected NSW farmers at their annual meeting at the weekend.…
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Lake Ranfurly tidy-up on Clean Up Australia Day
LAKE Ranfurly is set for a major clean-up. The chance to tidy up one of the region’s most popular areas will be held as part…
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Hot Stuff: Getting your Mo’Joes on
A LOCAL band with a retro vibe is determined to revive music of the 1980-90s’ Aussie pub scene. Performing hits from popular acts of the…
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Federal Government releases Menindee fish death findings
MASS fish deaths in the lower Darling River system were “preceded and affected by exceptional climatic conditions, unparalleled in the observed climate record”, a new…
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Mallee Regional Innovation Centre seeks CEO
A NEW research and developement facility for the Mallee is seeking a chief executive officer. A joint venture by La Trobe and Melbourne universities, the…
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Mildura swimmer Josh Barila recognised at Victorian Sport Awards
MILDURA swimmer Josh Barila’s dedication to helping his sport grow locally was recognised at the Victorian Sport Awards (VSA) on Wednesday night. The 17-year-old took…
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Late to the party: Expert critical of water administrator inaction
THE Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is “late to the party” with an announcement it would look closer into the impacts of climate change in the…
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Andrew Broad reflects on political career
ANDREW Broad conceded no-one chooses to go out in disgrace as he reflected on some of his achievements in Federal Parliament this week. The outgoing…











