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Sunraysia leads green railway network innovation
THE first Australian-made recycled railway sleepers, manufactured in Sunraysia, could replace old timber sleepers on railways across the country.Made of recycled materials sourced from the…
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‘Keep it clean’ rubbish plea
MILDURA councillor Glenn Milne has called on the community and VicRoads to take responsibility for continued rubbish dumping on the Calder Highway between Red Cliffs…
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Chasing happy returns at tax time
CLAIMING your make-up on your tax return sounds too good to be true, but if you work outdoors and your foundation contains SPF, you’re within…
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Tuned by trek: Music journey started at Red Cliffs for Jules Vines
A WALK along the river and standing among the vineyards is a must whenever Jules Vines returns home to Sunraysia.The musician, who now lives in…
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Write on track: Train enthusiast pens book on the remnants of Mallee railway network
A CHILDHOOD fascination with trains sparked author Ian Dodd’s interest in the rundown remnants of an old trestle bridge at Robinvale he discovered during camping…
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Making links to tackle violence
WOMEN in Sunraysia’s Vietnamese and Turkish communities will receive tailored education sessions in their own language as part of a new family violence program to…
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Knife wife faces further hearing
A WOMAN accused of brandishing a knife in a domestic incident with her husband will need to do more to convince a magistrate she should…
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Rates concern for Sunraysia horticulturists
COUNCIL rates could become an increasing problem for Sunraysia horticulturists who aren’t getting high prices for their fruit, one farmer says.Red Cliffs grower Bill McClumpha…
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Mildura Council farm rates could be split
SEPARATE differential rates for dryland and irrigated farmland could be considered as part of Mildura Council’s upcoming review of its rating strategy.Dryland farmers protested in…
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Truck in flames after Sturt Highway collision
TWO men were taken to hospital by ambulance following a two-truck collision near Merbein South on Thursday morning where a B-double caught fire on impact.Police,…
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PowerVault solar farm battle heats up
CONCERNED residents near the site of a proposed solar farm in Birdwoodton say they are planning further action to block the development. Last Friday, renewable energy company…
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Two-truck collision on Sturt Highway
A 50-year-old man is in a critical condition following a two-truck collision on the Sturt Highway near Merbein South this morning. An Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman…










