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Win for NSW fruit growers
FRUIT growers across New South Wales have added reasons to smile following two significant announcements in as many weeks.Australian-grown peaches, plums, apricots, table-grapes and cherries…
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Fears for future
IRRIGATORS on the lower Darling River say the future of their family farms is in the balance as Murray-Darling Basin water ministers consider an overhaul…
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Gerard Jose fires back: CEO defends councillors’ role as voice of residents
MILDURA Council chief executive Gerard Jose has hit out at criticism of councillors’ advocacy, saying their job has “never been restricted to being involved in…
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A time for giving
HUNDREDS of gifts have been wrapped and packed ready to bring a smile to the faces of children across Sunraysia.More than 460 presents will be…
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New place to backpack
COUNCILLORS hope new backpacker accommodation in Nichols Point will help repair Sunraysia’s reputation as a desirable place for travellers to carry out their 88 days…
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We’re not being pumped
A RECENT rise in Mildura petrol prices isn’t linked to Christmas and new year, according to the RACV.Mildura unleaded prices are up 11 cents per…
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Hunt for beds is long and tough
NEW Robinvale resident Eric Inglis says he has struggled to find affordable temporary accommodation since arriving in town.The 23-year-old university student from Adelaide moved to…
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Big changes ahead
IT’S an exciting time for the table grape industry both locally and internationally, according to recently elected chairman of the Australian Table Grape Association board…
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More than a full house: Ambitious buyers turned away
DEMAND for real estate in Robinvale has one agent turning customers away if they indicate an intention to fill homes above capacity.Robinvale property agent Peter…
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Survivors ‘in a very dark place’
CHILD abuse survivors will find news coverage of the royal commission difficult for their mental health, Sacred Heart Mildura parish priest Michael McKinnon warns.“Sometimes, once…
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Man jailed after importing guns
A MELBOURNE man has been jailed for importing guns from the United States via a woman he is now accused of murdering and leaving at…
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Help along the way
TWO students at Coomealla High School who received a public scholarship said the funds would be of great assistance for the advancement of their studies.“I…









