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Toxin in Darling: Disease linked to bacteria found in three places
BREAKTHROUGH research has revealed the presence of a toxin, which scientists believe could cause the deadly motor neurone disease, in the lower Darling River. Researchers…
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Honour for pumps
THE significant engineering importance of Psyche Bend Pumps was recognised at a ceremony yesterday.The English Society Victoria chapter awarded the IMechE Heritage Award to the…
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Committed to fly fight
MINISTER for Agriculture Jaala Pulford has reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to play its part in the fight against Queensland fruit fly.It comes a month…
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Fly-in day rained out
CROWDS estimated “in the hundreds” were turned away from a planned Sunraysia Sports Aircraft annual fly-in day at Wentworth Airport at the weekend after the…
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Neale Daniher gets message out
INSPIRATIONAL football identity Neale Daniher has thrust motor neurone disease (MND) into the national spotlight since he was diagnosed with the fatal illness five years…
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Mildura’s speed limit blanket ruled out
COUNCILLOR for community safety Simon Clemence says there are no current plans to expand a roll-out of 40km/h speed zones in Mildura’s built-up areas to…
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China’s demand for mandarins
Fruit Company’s (MFC) new $6 million grading and packing line will churn through about 20 tonnes of mandarins per hour. With the fruit ultimately destined to…
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Chance to do better
A MAGISTRATE has agreed a fresh start and professional help may curb the pattern of “not thinking things through and acting impulsively” following a string…
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Burglary man gets rehab
A MILDURA man who pleaded guilty to taking part in a string of burglaries across Sunraysia, in which more than $45,000 of property was stolen,…
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Mildura hospital – The management debate: A public battle starts with private heartache
NOEL Pound knew something wasn’t right at Mildura Base Hospital (MBH) as soon as the nurse opened her mouth.Supporting his wife Cheryl as she battled…
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Mildura hospital – The management debate: Election tests private model
INDEPENDENT candidate for Mildura Ali Cupper says it’s time Member for Mildura Peter Crisp admits he let the community down during the 2012 push to…
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Case dismissed
A Victorian magistrate has thrown out a perjury charge against former AFL player Nick Stevens and ordered Victoria Police to pay the ex-footballer’s legal bill.“This…
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