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Heavy battles in country regions
DISTANCE lived from a major city influences factors including diet, physical activity and obesity, putting Mildura residents at a significant health disadvantage.According to a recent…
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Shearer remanded
A MERBEIN man accused of splitting open his partner’s lip by throwing his phone at her has claimed he didn’t mean to injure her.The man…
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Murray office opens in Buronga
A NEW Murray electorate office is now open in Buronga’s Midway Centre.Member for Murray Austin Evans was given approval in May for the third electorate…
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Remembrance Day 2018: Settling history
THIS year’s Remembrance Day will be a special one for Merbein residents.Not only will it commemorate the centenary of the Armistice that ended World War…
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Tankers at the ready for hot Sunraysia days ahead
CFA brigades across Sunraysia will boost the number of tankers responding fires in the region from three to five tomorrow and Friday in preparation for…
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Never too young to care for the elderly
WHEN Katelyn Smith began volunteering at Jacaranda Village as a Year 8 student she never imagined it would lead to a career.The 18-year-old recently completed…
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In the Classroom: Pride in performance
FOR nearly 30 years students of Chaffey Secondary College have showcased their talent in Chaffey’s Pride.More than 100 students with acting, dancing and musical ability…
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Get out and active in Mildura
According to the Hands Up Mallee team, the Mildura has a decreased level of physical activity when compared to the state average.More than 53 per…
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Second bail bid fails: ‘Serious concerns’ held over alleged holdup lookout
A DARETON man alleged to have kept lookout during a “horrendous” armed robbery of an Irymple service station this year has been refused his second…
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In the Classroom: Growth in education
DEBBIE Miller shared her expertise with Sunraysia parents and educators last week during National Children’s Week.The Queensland-based director of education and learning from pathways to…
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In the Classroom: New shine on Red Cliffs – Schoolupgrades
THE major upgrades taking place at Red Cliffs Secondary College are almost complete.In June 2016, Minister for Educator James Merlino announced the school would be…
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Remembrance Day 2018: Gallipoli visit brings it home
BEING able to stand on World War I battlefields in Turkey was a “very humbling experience” for Mildura’s Vernon Knight.As the Mallee chair of the…










