News
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Lightning strikes cause tree fires near Monak, Cardross Lakes
LIGHTNING strikes caused two trees to burst into flames in separate incidents in Sunraysia overnight.NSW Rural Fire Service crews were today continuing to monitor a…
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Mildura could play key refugee role
REGIONAL towns such as Mildura could form part of a mechanism to process refugees in a more humane way, according to human rights advocate and…
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Farming: Tapping into elite market
DESPITE being skilled at turning Australia’s abundant natural capital into high quality wine, our small winemaking industry has been less successful at inspiring the customer…
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Farming: Conference to focus on healthy landscapes
LANDHOLDERS and community members in the Western region and throughout NSW will have an opportunity to experience the best of the Outback with Broken Hill…
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Farming: Call for more drought support in Mallee
THE Victorian Farmers Federation is calling on the Victorian Government to expand drought relief arrangements to help farmers across the state facing drought conditions.The call…
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Put yourselves in their shoes: Burnside
A LARGE crowd heard from human right and refugee advocate Julian Burnside address the importance of social justice at the 4th Mildura Human Rights Oration…
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$1 million school promise for Hopetoun
STUDENTS at Hopetoun P-12 College will learn in state-of-the-art science and hospitality classrooms under an elected Liberal Nationals Government.Member for Mildura Peter Crisp announced in…
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Pooncarie out to lure tourists
A DROUGHT-stricken Wentworth Shire town could receive a much-needed tourism boost under a new plan to entice travellers. The shire council will decide whether to endorse…
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Farming: Workshop for growers
GRAIN growers and advisers in Victoria’s north west are being invited to the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) effective spray application workshops this week.Australia’s…
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Call for plan proof
VICTORIA and NSW will oppose the recovery of any further water for the environment under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan unless there is proof it won’t…
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Party time in Patchewollock
THOUSANDS of people are expected to travel to Patchewollock this weekend for the Patche-wollock Music Festival.Festival director Robin Yetman said the festival aims to provide…
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Extra aid for local carers
LOCAL carers will be better equipped when the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) comes into effect in January, with the last of four workshops to…






