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End of the line: Jeff Kennett not surprised passenger rail hasn’t returned to Mildura
FORMER Victorian premier Jeff Kennett never thought passenger rail to Mildura would be restored after his government brought the axe down on the service 25…
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Medical clinic shuts shop
A LACK of vocationally trained GPs has forced the only medical clinic in Buronga to close its doors after less than four years in operation.One…
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Tree change: Sydney general practitioner looks to set up in Robinvale
A SYDNEY general practitioner has been in talks with Swan Hill Rural City Council and Robinvale District Health Services this week, with the aim establishing…
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Wake-up call for ‘sleepy’ driver
A SLEEPY motorist crashed into a Red Cliffs property after nodding off behind the wheel, a court has heard.Jiann Hwon Ching faced the Mildura Magistrates’…
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Homeless a growing worry
A LACK of affordable and appropriate housing options in Sunraysia is the biggest challenge facing those at risk of homelessness, according to local agencies.This comes…
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Robinvale Levee Bank: Soil testing carried out
GEOTECHNICAL soil testing was carried out last week at the site where Swan Hill Rural City Council (SHRCC) proposes to remove material to construct the…
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Solar farm construction to begin
CONSTRUCTION of what is being called Victoria’s largest photovoltaic (PV) solar farm is expected to start near Ouyen within coming weeks. French developer Total Eren received…
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Egged on in chook welfare campaign
EGG consumers are increasingly concerned about animal welfare, according to Sunraysia Residential Service’s Benetook Farm manager Michael Marks.Mr Marks, who manages a flock of 1600…
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Junior coach loses permit: Social netball turned violent, court told
A JUNIOR girls netball coach lost his right to work with children after assaulting a teenager and his older sister during a game of social…
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Safety risks lopped: Mildura trees removed
TREES which pose a safety risk to residents and motorists are being removed by Mildura Council contractors this week. A hazardous tree in Walnut Avenue between…
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Way to go in Mildura domestic violence fight
THERE is “so much further to go” to reduce the incidence of domestic violence among Mildura’s Aboriginal population, State Parliament has been told.Member for Mildura…
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Hot Stuff: Sex and the city of Mildura
SEX and why Kitty Flanagan is bad at it will be highlighted at her latest standup comedy show Smashing coming to Mildura next week.While the…








