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Farming: Sunraysia attractive for spuds
A TASMANIAN virus-free seed potatoes exporter is hoping to expand its reach to the Sunraysia region. Atlantic potato seed producer Agronico, which exports Tasmanian virus-free…
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Unite behind goal of rehab – Ali Cupper
MEMBERS of the Northern Mallee Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) say it’s “vital” they work with Member for Mildura Ali Cupper towards the common goal…
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Mildura MP says ban an important symbolic step
DEVELOPMENT of legislation to denounce and prohibit LGBTI conversion practices in Victoria will begin immediately, with Premier Daniel Andrews labelling it “bigoted quackery.” Conversion ‘therapy’…
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The basin crisis: It’s decision time on water carting
WENTWORTH Shire Council will receive up to $70,000 of NSW Government financial assistance towards the cost of water cartage to drought-stricken properties near Pooncarie and…
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Power pay idea for peak cuts
CONSUMERS could be paid for reducing the amount of electricity they use to help the grid during times of peak demand in an industry change…
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The basin crisis: Panel probes fish kill
MEMBERS of the Federal Opposition’s panel of experts investigating issues relating to the recent fish-kill events on the lower Darling River will be in Menindee…
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Making an impression
THE Art Vault is what keeps luring Adelaide-based printmaker Anna Austin back to Mildura. Austin, now in her sixth or seventh residency, says the three weeks…
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Farming: Greens stock shade plan
GREENS MP and Animal Welfare spokesperson Cate Faehrmann last week announced a plan to make it mandatory in NSW for livestock to have access to…
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Have your say on health of the Darling River
PUBLIC hearings will be held in Mildura and Wentworth next month as part of the Australian Peoples’ Tribunal Citizens’ Inquiry into the Health of the…
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The basin crisis: Farmers, government slam cotton ban draft
CENTRE Alliance Party’s proposed legislation to ban cotton exports from Australia has been slammed by the industry’s peak body and the Federal Government. Centre Alliance…
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Piper’s family can rest easier
A GOOD night’s sleep can make all the difference, and Mildura’s Pain family is no exception. Yesterday eight year-old Piper Pain received a double hospital…
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Helping pets find a forever home
SUNRAYSIA residents considering adopting a new family member, may find “the one” at the fifth annual PETstock National Pet Adoption Day on Saturday. Foster carers…






