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Farming: Trial progress
WESTERN Local Land Services will look to use the results of a new cropping trial site to provide the most up-to-date information to local landholders…
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CSIRO used for ‘rubber stamping’
A RETIRED environmental scientist says the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) tried to influence the CSIRO’s work when it was tasked with determining the benefits of…
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Mungo night an inspiration
AFTER visiting Mungo National Park for the first time in September, Melbourne artist Heather Hesterman “jumped” at the opportunity to return.It was the highlight of…
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Salvos aim for clearer hearing
HEARING-impaired residents will benefit from a $1700 Mildura Council grant earmarked for Salvation Army Mildura. The charity is just one of 74 local community groups, clubs,…
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Pump powers split Greens and farmers
WATER management reform in NSW will allow the state’s water minister to stop irrigators pumping to protect environmental flows.But the ministerial embargo powers have not…
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Farming: Farm production value rises
AUSTRALIAN farmers remain resilient, with ABARES forecasting a rise in the total value of farm production to $61 billion, well above the 10-year average.Agriculture Minister…
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Farming: Greenhouse burden on farmers
THE Federal Government’s proposed National Energy Guarantee (NEG) will put more pressure on the nation’s farmers, placing an unfair burden on the agriculture sector thanks…
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Farming: In defence of avocados
RESEARCHERS are working with the Australian avocado industry to safeguard one of nation’s favourite fruits for years to come.Funded by Hort Innovation – and being…
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Results found in solving code
PROBLEM solving and creative thinking were the key skills required to succeed at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary School, Merbein’s STEAM Day.Students tested…
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Mildura losing pokies battle: Record smashed … with a month to go
MILDURA gamblers have already lost a record amount on pokies this financial year – despite one month of reporting still to be added.More than $25.74…
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Satisfaction slips a little: Ratepayers give their verdict on Mildura Council
RESIDENTS are less satisfied with Mildura Council’s performance in a majority of key indicators than they were a year ago, with those aged between 50…
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PHOTOS: 40th Mildura Eisteddfod Gala Showcase
Photos from the Mildura Eisteddfod Ruby Anniversary Gala Showcase Concert on Friday night.Previous galleries:PHOTOS: 40th Mildura Eisteddfod opening dayPHOTOS: 40th Mildura Eisteddfod June 1-4PHOTOS: 40th…








