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Call to all Junior Rangers
PARKS Victoria is inviting Sunraysia children and their families to have fun learning about nature by joining Junior Ranger activities this school holidays.Park rangers host…
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FARMING: Debris a major risk to water supplies
VICTORIAN farmers have been urged to remove any debris from water supplies as soon as possible following widespread rainfall across the state.After a prolonged dry…
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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…










