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Five in running for ballot
THE all-important ballot draw for Mildura electoral boundary candidates in the coming state election will be held on Friday.As of 5pm yesterday, no candidate had…
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Wentworth farmer considers billing NSW Government over kangaroos
A Wentworth farmer is considering billing the New South Wales Government for the cost of caring for kangaroos on his property.Angus Whyte is feeding and…
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Labour-hire visas welcomed
THE extension of working holiday visas by another year is a “stop gap measure”, according to Australian Table Grape Association chief executive Jeff Scott.Mr Scott’s comments…
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Farming: Technology solves soil dilemmas
STARTING an agronomy career in a low-rainfall area like Mildura doesn’t come without challenges, but new technologies have helped 23-year-old agronomist Harry Brown go the extra…
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Farming: National Farmers’ Federation chief set for dried grape forum
NEW research, market trends, on-farm biosecurity and labour hire are some of the big issues on the agenda for this year’s dried grape industry forum.Growers…
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Glenn Milne reacts to motor flak
SPORT and recreation councillor Glenn Milne says Mildura Council will continue to fight for the motor sport precinct in the wake of criticism from independent…
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Help find Brodie Peters-Godden
BRODIE Peters-Godden has not been seen since Friday night and police are appealing for public assistance to help locate the missing man.The 24-year-old was last…
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Visitors down
DESPITE fewer overseas visitors travelling to the region across the past year, those who did stay in the Mallee stayed for longer and spent more…
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Wentworth to vote on wish list
UPGRADES to community halls and sporting complexes have dominated Wentworth Shire Council’s wish list under the Federal Government’s $75 million drought funding package. During tomorrow’s meeting,…
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Farming: Timing is everything
WHEN it comes to managing a sheep farm or a grain business in times of drought, making timely decisions is critical.The problem for Balranald farmer…
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$3 million school vow
The Coalition will build a $3 million integrated hub at Merbein P-10 College if it wins this month’s Victorian election.The hub could include a new…
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Volunteers make races happen
For 92 year-old Gerald Byrnes, today’s Wentworth Cup can’t come round quick enough.Mr Byrnes, from Cavan Station near Pooncarie, joins a big team of volunteers…
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