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FARMING: Disease breakthrough
RESEARCHERS at the Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM) have developed new genetic resources with the aim of better understanding the damaging yellow spot…
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Fun side of learning
WHEN prospective students picture life at university, they not only want to gain a degree, but to enjoy the complete university experience.So after identifying how few…
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Water meters ‘a flaw in system’
FAILURE to install and maintain water meters is a bigger issue in the Barwon-Darling region than anywhere else in NSW, according to the state’s latest…
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FARMING: Help here for farmers
FARMERS across the country in financial hardship or drought will benefit from about $20 million in additional funding to extend the Rural Financial Counselling Service…
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New childcare subsidy system adds red tape
Parents might find themselves stressed and tangled in more childcare red tape when changes to subsidies come in next month, childcare groups believe.A new single-test…
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Acting on racism
IT’S the duty of each of us to maintain and strengthen tolerance towards diversity in our multicultural community.That’s the view of Aboriginal man Anthony Murray,…
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An act of bravery
SOUTH Australia’s Darrell Tree has attended the local Australian Bravery Association (ABA) gathering for the past seven years, and has quite the story to tell. He…
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A harmonious surprise
LONG-TIME music teacher Vaughan Stirrat had a pleasant surprise last week, when the 2018 Vaughan and Roger Stirrat Perpetual Award winners performed at her residence,…
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Is this the best beard in Sunraysia?
MANY a Sunraysia man has attempted to grow a majestic, flowing beard, but Jared Dodson can proudly claim the title of Mildura’s best beard.Held at…
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It’s an honour
TWO long-serving members of Mildura’s medical fraternity and a tireless supporter of war veterans and their families have been recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday…
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Knitting with friends
SATURDAY was World-wide Knit in Public Day and knitters in Wentworth gathered in Went Weaving studio to celebrate by knitting together.The world-wide event began in…
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Race to the chequered flag
WET conditions tested the skills of 150 radio-controlled car (RC) drivers during the Mallee Madness’ Victorian Driver Series at the weekend.Held over two days at…










