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A mosaic of perfect art
A REVAMP of Merbein’s main street is now underway in an act of community spirit. Volunteers spent yesterday cutting, gluing and grouting colourful mosaic artworks which…
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The adventures of Banjo and Pepper
THE bizarre circumstances surrounding the mystery of two pet kelpies that went missing in July has left a Merbein family searching for answers. The Munn family’s…
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Abattoir cops council notice
MILDURA Council has issued a planning infringement notice to Meatco’s Mildura South abattoir. It followed a call by planning consultant Roy Costa last week for the…
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Appeal could go higher
THE Acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) says this week’s Court of Appeal judgment not to increase the term of imprisonment handed to the killer…
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Rail behind connect crisis
SUNRAYSIA is dealing with social, economic and tourism factors that weren’t in place when passenger rail was cut 25 years ago and its return would…
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Council calls on special advisers
MILDURA Council has enlisted the services of political and media consultants to “open the doors of government” as it seeks funding for flagship projects ahead…
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Water cop for basin
AUSTRALIA’S former top cop has been appointed to oversee water management in the north of the Murray-Darling Basin.Former Australian Federal Police commissioner Mick Keelty will…
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Enrolments increase
IRYMPLE Secondary and Merbein P-10 colleges have experienced significant increases in enrolments this year, according to the Victorian Department of Education and Training. The boost is attributed…
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Rail rally confirmed
THE NorthWest Rail Alliance has vowed to “put politicians in Melbourne on notice” about the future of passenger rail in the region with a rally in…
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Light on solar plans: Premier offers to meet mayor for talks
PREMIER Daniel Andrews has offered to meet Mildura Mayor Mark Eckel and Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne to discuss solar planning issues. Cr Eckel raised the…
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Details in a name
PROGRESS at the Ouyen Lake is going swimmingly, with it expected to be full of water within the next month. The Ouyen Lake Working Group will…
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Children’s full smiles ahead
IT will be full steam ahead on fun for nearly 1000 kindergarten children across Sunraysia over the next two weeks, as the Red Cliffs Historical…






