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A community celebrating culture
THE first Kumpa Kiira event took place on Thursday at Wentworth with the aim of creating a place of healing through celebration of Aboriginal cultures.…
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Truckers roll on to help farmers
A CONVOY of trucks passed through the region on Thursday as they travelled west to provide relief to farmers who have faced drought. South Australia has…
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RSPCA issues calls over dog virus spike
RSPCA Victoria staff has joined the call for action and urged Sunraysia dog owners to get their canine companions vaccinated against parvovirus. The push comes…
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New mayor says ‘I won’t let you down’
FIRST time Mildura Rural City Council Mayor Cr Helen Healy has vowed to not let the community down as she begins her time in the…
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What’s on this weekend?
FRIDAY Wentworth Twilight Christmas Markets Darling Street – 4pm-8pm WITH a wide range of unique market stalls, as well as extended late-night shopping hours there…
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Water report tells deeper story
A REPORT prepared with the aim of better understanding climate-related risks at Margooya Lagoon in the Robinvale Plains bioregion has combined First Nations knowledge and…
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Fire jumps highway, hits crops
FIRE crews were put to the test on Saturday as they worked through extreme weather to contain a number of spot fires along the Calder…
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Retired veteran’s story immortalised
VETERAN and retired meteorologist Dave Morgan is set to release a new book that’s immortalising the stories of 38 veterans, including Wentworth’s own Don “Bluey”…
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Big finale for kinder’s end of an era
ST Margaret’s Kindergarten will mark the end of an era this weekend. A celebration will be held on Saturday with all community members, past and…
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Big plans for lake site
THE team behind the Cabarita Community Inc committee have said they big plans for the future of Lake Hawthorn and it’s surrounds. Proposed amenities at…
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Full steam ahead for paddle boat
THE historic paddlesteamer Melbourne is being refurbished at Buronga so it can make its planned journey back to Echuca, where it would once again be…
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Robinvale farmer part of new council group
THE seven people elected to represent Swan Hill Rural City Council have been sworn in Vote counting concluded last week, narrowing the field of 14…













