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No sign of a agriculture visa solution
THERE is still no agriculture-specific visa policy in sight despite the summer fruit picking season approaching fast.Agriculture Minister David Littleproud was last month forced to…
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Water management under the microscope: Independents at odds with major parties
TWO independent candidates made their case to voters wanting a more interventionist approach on agricultural development than the major parties are inclined to allow at…
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Cardross Spring Show like no other
CARDROSS is the place to be today with plenty to see and do at the 18th annual Cardross Spring Show.“It’s a traditional one-day show, a…
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Solution complex: Mildura Base Hospital boss says challenges will remain
ISSUES that cause community frustration at Mildura Base Hospital (MBH) will not be solved if the model of operation is returned to public management, according…
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Buronga power plan
A MASSIVE 400-megawatt (MW) solar farm and battery project has been proposed for Buronga/Gol Gol by Australian renewable energy giant Renew Estate. The company has submitted…
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Mildura dealer stays in jail
A MILDURA drug trafficker’s plea to be released from jail to care for his mother has been rejected by a magistrate because of the “untold…
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Under their watchful eye
POLICE at Dareton, Wentworth and Buronga stations are now equipped with body cameras following a statewide roll out of the technology which aims to improve community…
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Mildura man’s attitude to women ‘inexcusable’
A MILDURA man who became infatuated with a woman following an on-again, off-again 12-month relationship has been warned he will be sent to jail unless…
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Growers hurting over water prices
THE availability and delivery of water, as well as pricing were hot topics up for discussion at the Lower Murray Water’s Growers Conference yesterday.More than…
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Footy stars give tips for success
TRINITY Lutheran College students, parents and teachers were equally excited to have a visit from former Carlton players Anthony Koutoufides and Ang Christou yesterday.Students were…
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Big win for racing club
MILDURA’S Melbourne Cup Day races have received a boost following a funding contribution from the Victorian Government. The government will provide almost $30,000 from its Victorian…
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Raging dad ‘having a bad day’
A MAN who assaulted his two young daughters for failing to undertake household chores must have been having “a really bad day”, a court has…










