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Happier workplaces
THE Respectful Communities initiative will be launched this week, with nine of Mildura’s key organisations jumping on board to back the initiative.Sunraysia Community Health Services…
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Smallest bird likes lie of the land
TWO of Sunraysia’s national parks have played a vital role in bringing a nationally endangered bird back from extinction in South Australia. Australia’s smallest bird, the…
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Cecil looking for a new home
CECIL the goat has lived a nomadic existence and he’s on the hunt for another home again.The three-year-old ruminant has been the inseparable companion of Sunraysia…
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Devoted to kids
IN the 10 years since the Mildura Kids Clinic opened, “hundreds” of local children and families have accessed its services.Clinic director and speech pathologist Linda…
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Rex airline lashes out
REGIONAL airline Rex says it chose to make cuts to its Adelaide, Sydney and Broken Hill services because the returns on investment were poorer than…
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Mildura Council’s action on pokies battle
MILDURA Council chief executive Gerard Jose has put forward action to address the region’s damning poker machine losses, as it’s revealed residents lost more than…
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Sexual assault guide review
LA TROBE University says it will examine guidelines released from Universities Australia which aim to tackle sexual assault and harassment.It follows Universities Australia’s damning report…
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Together through everything
MUTUAL respect and compromise is the key to a happy marriage, according to George and Wilma Schmidt, who celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary this week. Those…
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Rental house crisis
THE low rate of vacancies in Sunraysia’s private rental market hasn’t eased with added pressure caused by more owner-occupiers snapping up homes and a lack…
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NSW tougher on mobile drivers
DRIVERS in NSW will cop harsher penalties for driving while illegally using mobile phones from September.New road safety measures by the NSW Government will mean…
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Fire fight upgrade
VOLUNTEER firefighters from Merbein Fire Brigade are gearing up to get their new Scania fire truck on the road, which is expected to be servicing…
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Lock 11 closes for gate works
LOCK 11 at Mildura Weir will be closed for preventive maintenance for two to three weeks to mid-August.The lock comprises four gates and, as a…








