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Country stress not a problem
A THIRD of country people who suffer moderate to high psychological distress don’t think they have a mental health problem.According to the Australian Journal of…
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Climate ‘hits rural health’: Drought feeds into wellbeing, says scientists
CLIMATE change is exacerbating drought conditions across parts of southern Australia, contributing to a wide range of physical and mental health issues, according to the Climate…
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Pollies put it all on the line over Murray Basin rail project
THE Victorian Government says it is committed to deliver the Murray Basin rail project despite claims the venture is in an “absolute mess”.Public Transport Minister…
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Coalition says Victorian Treaty should be national
THE Victorian Government is one step closer to ratifying agreements with Aboriginal people after the state passed Australia’s first treaty Bill despite opposition from the…
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Hattah Desert Race coming of age
THE Hattah Desert Race promises to continue its explosive growth as an event at this year’s race.Registrations for senior riders filled within 10 minutes of…
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Wentworth Shire push for ban on overseas political donations
WENTWORTH Shire Council has urged the Federal Government and Opposition to pass legislation banning all overseas political donations to individuals or parties and disclosure of…
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Hard to make a living: Mildura earnings revealed
THE average Mildura resident earns a total annual income of $44,139. That’s $3500 less than the national average.Using tax return information for the 2015-16 financial year,…
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Health and family factors improving for Aboriginalteenage mothers
The number of Aboriginal teenage mothers in NSW has dropped and the frequency of immunisation in Aboriginal children has surpassed their non-indigenous counterparts, according to…
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Recipe for confidence: Mildura’s East End Community House teaches new skills
LEARNING to cook up a storm has been a key ingredient in the success of a Mildura-based community learning program.East End Community House’s Learn Local…
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Harry, 90, embraces the good life
WHEN the Greek community in Sunraysia was no longer as active as it had been, Harry (Aristidis) Skiadas did something about it.Along with wife Lily…
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Fun for nothing at Little Day Out
THE wide range of services and support in Sunraysia was the focus of Little Day Out yesterday.Toddlers got hands on with craft activities, while parents…
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Stall proceeds stolen, court told
A MAN who pleaded guilty to multiple thefts, including cash he took from an elderly stallholder at a community market, has been ordered to undergo…








