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Victorians ignoring message
Victorians are dropping the ball on skin protection from harmful ultra-violet (UV) rays, a study reveals.Five per cent of people observed over six weekends in…
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FARMING: Grain growth forum
AN opportunity to work with some of the nation’s leading researchers and practitioners – to help address the rising challenge of fungicide, herbicide and insecticide…
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FARMING: Tagging system picks up pace
THE new year will mark an important milestone in Victoria’s transition to an electronic National Livestock Identification System (NLIS).All sheep and non-exempt goats introduced from…
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Binder thrower bailed
A LONG-TERM sufferer of schizophrenia was having a psychotic episode and believed he was Jesus Christ when he threw a binder at a receptionist, leaving…
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FARMING: Shipping sheep safely
SHEEP Producers Australia (SPA) last week received advice from the Department of Agriculture and Water regarding the heat stress risk assessment for the export of…
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Beat Christmas stress
THE festive season can be a time of increased stress for many people and it’s essential members of the community look out for one another.That…
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Harm out of paws reach
DON’T feed your pets table scraps over Christmas … and keep them away from Christmas decorations.That’s the message from a Mildura vet as the holiday…
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Kindy kids hit the right note
A GROUP of Mildura South Kindergarten students were in full voice at Mildura South Primary School yesterday.About 15 children sang their favourite songs in front…
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Mallee MP Andrew Broad resigns from front bench over text claims
MEMBER for Mallee Andrew Broad on Monday quit the Coalition front bench amid allegations involving a “seeking arrangements” website.But Mr Broad will continue to hold…
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Gracious Mavis
MAVIS Francis looked around the Langtree Mall stage on Saturday morning and wondered who was going to be announced the winner of Mildura’s prestigious annual…
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Summer’s back
SUNRAYSIA’S brief return to wintry conditions appears over, with temperatures set to return to the 30s this week.The Bureau of Meteorology was forecasting a partly…
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Ali Cupper set to branch out
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper has met with community members in southern Mallee towns to start building an action plan to take to Spring Street.Ms…











