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The legs that stopped the nation: Why cup day stirs the memories
This time of year, I always get nostalgic recalling my Melbourne Cup experiences in the ‘70s.In those days, the general public could secure a reserved…
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Cup day fun
THOUSANDS of race goers are expected to attend Melbourne Cup race meetings at Mildura and Wentworth Racing Clubs today.Mildura will host a six-race card and …
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Wait for billboard decision
IT could take up to eight weeks for a planning tribunal to announce a decision about whether it will allow a large billboard on a…
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Costly rail move in Ouyen
IT will cost an estimated $2.6 million to replace a rail siding at Ouyen that was pulled out against the community’s wishes last year.Ouyen Inc…
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Roads breaking down business
SHOPS in Robinvale are missing out on business because of the poor state of a main road into the town.The Coalition has promised to spend…
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Member for Mildura Peter Crisp says motor sport push stalled when council . . . Chopped and changed
MEMBER for Mildura Peter Crisp says it’s “disturbing” Mildura Council “appeared to give up” on its proposed motor sport precinct.The Nationals MP said efforts to…
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Path well travelled
WORLD explorer Jeremy Scott will be sharing stories from his solo round-the-world bike tour with the Sunraysia community this month.The adventure-craving bike rider will speak…
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Classic days out on river
SKI fans lined the banks of the Murray and Darling rivers at the weekend for the annual Ted Hurley Classic Ski Race.Visitors came from as…
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Uber snubs Mildura
MILDURA has missed out on ride sharing network Uber’s expansion into regional Australia.Uber last week announced it would launch its app in 15 new cities…
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From trash to masterpiece
RECYCLED materials were the key ingredient for the masterpieces created for the Christie Centre’s Trash to Art competition.The annual event has attracted a steady number…
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Lower Darling on algae alert
A HIGH alert for blue-green algae has been issued for the lower Darling River at Burtundy and about 20km upstream to include the Jamesville block…
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Future of firefighting
EXCITED children and adults alike explored the Red Cliffs Fire Brigade yesterday.The CFA open day was the first in Red Cliffs for many years.Community safety…









