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Writer finds beauty in the moment
IN a fitting end to the 2024 Mildura Writers Festival, guest speaker Christos Tsiolkas was given a round of applause and a standing ovation in…
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Free camping crossed out
WENTWORTH Shire councillors have unanimously agreed to end free camping for participants in the Sunraysia Safari Cross Country Rally. Event organisers had called upon councillors…
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Vandals and tamperers warned
PEOPLE have been reminded to not vandalise or tamper with Goulburn-Murray Water assets. Those found to be interfering with water storage and delivery infrastructure can…
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So far, a picture of success
JUNIOR photographer Finn Cupper will take on the best of the best when his photo of an Australian kestrel feeding its chicks is displayed at…
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Young polies push housing cause
A BILL proposed by young local leaders from Mildura was recently passed by the State’s Youth Parliament. Emily Adams, Matilda Brown, Kasey Butler, Evelyn Cirillo,…
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Info sessions for would-be councillors
RESIDENTS considering standing as candidates in this year’s local government elections have been encouraged to take advantage of several upcoming online and in-person information sessions.…
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Merbein Library’s new courtyard opens
LOOKING to attract children and young parents alike, Merbein Library opened its new courtyard on Friday. Merbein Development Association president Marianne Glover said the project…
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Choose your own adventure trail
STEPS are being taken to advance to the next stage of the Murray River Adventure Trail. Partly funded in the 2020/21 Victorian Budget, the project…
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Red ribbon, scissors and lawyers: VIC Attorney-General attends opening ceremony
VICTORIAN Attorney-General and Northern Victoria upper house MP Jaclyn Symes has attended the opening ceremony for Victoria Legal Aid’s new office in Mildura’s CBD. Ms…
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New heavy tankers lift weight off volunteer firefighters
CAPACITY for volunteer firefighters in Sunraysia has expanded following the delivery of new heavy tankers to Mildura and Merbein fire brigades. The tankers, valued at…
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Police to welcome new recruits
A LARGE Victoria Police recruitment drive across north west Victoria will take place this weekend with senior police urging anyone considering in joining the force…
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Coffee and cake to mark bank’s birthday
MERBEIN’S only bank will celebrate 20 years this weekend with cake and a cuppa event. Community Bank Merbein and District first opened its doors to…