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Irymple South Primary School cross country: Students go the distance with lots of colour and fun
COLOURED wigs, painted faces and tutus were popular among students competing at the Irymple South Primary School cross country on Thursday.Hundreds of students showcased their…
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New chief aims to tempt Asian market
AFTER taking over as new Murray River Organics (MRO) chief executive Valentina Tripp says she is excited about spreading the story of the Sunraysia area,…
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Gardens are winter refuge
WITH winter just around the corner, our gardens can become a safe haven for wild animal species.Wildlife-friendly gardens provide many benefits to native species, including…
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Problems reported in a snap, by app
COMPLAINTS about trees, pavement issues and broken playground equipment were the most common reports to local authorities in Mildura through a smartphone app that allows…
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Drink-drive hit gets tougher
THE Victorian Government has not ruled out lowering the blood-alcohol limit amid a crackdown on drink and drug-drivers.From Monday, anyone who blows between 0.05 and…
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Farm moment is pick of the pics
AWARD-winning Mildura photographer David Sickerdick won’t forget a day he spent along the lower Darling in a hurry.His photo of Pooncarie farmer Col Wakefield with…
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State of confusion: Debate rages over wharf repairs
MILDURA and Wentworth councils are at odds over which state the dilapidated Mildura wharf falls within and which council is responsible for repairs. It comes after…
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Search for a loved one made easier
NAVIGATING the resting place of a loved one will soon be much easier with a digital mapping system currently in the works for the Nichols…
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Change brewing
IF you’re a coffee lover in Sunraysia, chances are you’ve had a cup brewed by Luke Holdcroft.But the founder of the Mocha Mecca franchise has…
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Former Mildura oncologist fronts court over assault
AN ONCOLOGIST has avoided a conviction over the assault of his estranged wife in front of the couple’s two young children.Dr Divyanshu “Divy” Dua, who…
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No sign of billboard for Irymple
CONCERNS about the impact on Irymple’s amenity have scuttled plans to erect a large billboard in the township.Mildura Council received more than 150 objections to…
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Pokies a local scourge – Milne
MILDURA needs to do more to combat the scourge of problem gambling, according to councillor Glenn Milne.Cr Milne this week said problem gambling was “a…










