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Debate flies over South Australia’s fruit fly hard line
THERE are concerns Riverland-bound travellers may be less likely to voluntarily hand over fruit once South Australia’s new “zero-tolerance” quarantine approach takes effect this week.The South…
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New Year’s Eve: Mildura set for cracker of a start to 2019
FOR many, it doesn’t feel like a new year without a fireworks display at midnight.This is particularly true for Fireworks Sunraysia’s Andrew Shurey, who has…
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The Gol Gol man bringing energy drink Carabao to Australia and New Zealand
THREE years ago Chelsea soccer fan Jarrod Alderton was watching the English powerhouse team on TV prepare for a game.A sponsorship logo on the players’…
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Liberal Party ready to run in Mallee contest to replace Andrew Broad
THE Liberal Party will contest the seat of Mallee after its Melbourne head office heeded the wishes of local branch members wanting to field a…
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Water take crackdown: Euston landholder set to face court
A EUSTON landholder will face court in Feburary over allegations of water theft.The NSW Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) this month charged the landholder with…
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Mildura gets up to speed for fire fight
IT was the moment Victoria’s forest fire management team and Mildura Airport top brass had been prepared for all summer.About 1pm yesterday, a large air…
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Mildura residents, visitors cool off as mercury stays above 40C
MILDURA sizzled through its third straight day above 40C yesterday.And while temperatures are set to cool slightly, there appears no real respite on the horizon.The…
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Keep bikes under lock, Mildura police warn
MILDURA police have warned bike owners to take precautions after a spate of thefts this month, including a distinctive $10,000 mountain bike.The black Stumpjumper –…
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No break for Mildura Salvation Army volunteers
THERE has been no break for the Salvation Army volunteers, who have been busy sorting a mountain of items donated after the Christmas celebrations.Donations have…
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Working holiday brings visitors back to Mildura
BRITISH backpacker Rick Jones’ morning ritual consists of putting on work boots, grabbing a piece of toast and eating it in the car on the…
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Mildura petrol price relief, but city prices cheaper
MILDURA motorists have been offered some reprieve at the pump this month, with unleaded fuel prices finally dropping below $1.40 per litre.But those headed to…
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Fruit fly fines crackdown: South Australia’s zero tolerance approach at roadblock
MOTORISTS travelling into South Australia from Sunraysia will be fined from the end of next week if they arrive at the Yamba quarantine station with…












