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Dairy farmers reap milk increase
Customers will pay more for home-branded milk at Coles and Woolworths stores with the levy to be passed on to dairy farmers gripped by drought. The…
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Wentworth Shire Mayor Melisa Hederics marks the way forward
CONTINUING the shire’s rapid growth and consultation with community over water management are at the top of the newly elected Wentworth Shire mayor’s agenda. Both Mayor…
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Careers open day
TEACHERS and professionals answered the interrogations of 400 prospective students during the SuniTAFE Careers Open Day on Wednesday.The cohort of about Year 9 to Year…
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These Prep kids are all business
THE Mildura West Primary School yard was buzzing with excitement during the school’s annual market day on Wednesday.The event was lots of fun, with 54…
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50 years for Dareton’s Namatjira Avenue
COMMUNITY members gathered on Thursday in Dareton to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Namatjira Avenue.Traditional dance, flag raising and a barbecue were…
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Back to school: Zoe Support initiative Zoe College to offer VCAL and VET education
YOUNG women’s organisation Zoe Support will open the doors to Zoe College next year, a facility that will offer VCAL and VET education to young…
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Member for Mildura Peter Crisp takes aim at rail fail
PETER Crisp has thrown down an election gauntlet over the government’s failure so far to commit to upgrading level crossings on the Mildura rail line.Mr…
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Building blockage: Victoria losing residents over approvals, Peter Crisp says
PEOPLE wanting to live and work in Mildura are being lured into NSW because accessing accommodation is “easier over the river”, the Victorian Parliament has…
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Mildura Cub Scouts getting their wings
HOT air balloons and the region’s rich World War II history were part of the weekend’s excitement for members of the 5th Mildura Cub Scouts.The scouts…
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Secrets safe in labour-hire
Businesses which employ backpackers will be able to keep the details secret under legislation which Labor says could leave workers vulnerable to exploitation.A Bill ensuring…
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Mildura candidate Steve Timmis snubs fat cat wage
INDEPENDENT candidate for Mildura Steve Timmis has promised to accept the average Mildura wage and donate the rest of his earnings to charity if elected…
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Mine probes collapse
CRISTAL Mining has launched an investigation into an incident at its Ginkgo mine, near Pooncarie.Director Ray Roberts said the mineral sands mine’s floating concentrator developed…








