News
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A happy dog story
ONLY four dogs were collected by the Mildura Animal Shelter this New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.This was a huge improvement on 2016 when…
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Rex sounds pilot shortage warning
REGIONAL airline Rex says a tightening of visa restrictions for foreign workers last year has caused a hike in flight cancellations.The airline’s boss, Neville Howell,…
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A vice-like grip on success
BUDDING engineer Tyson Martin spent the school year trying to stay a step ahead of his classmates.But even he was stunned to find out on…
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Balance key for Declan
EMOTIONS ran high when Declan McNabb was named the Year 12 DUX of Red Cliffs Secondary College, receiving an ATAR of 98.45.The 17-year-old and his…
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Mildura drug treatment service push: Community forced to take long road to recovery
MILDURA is in “desperate need” of a drug rehabilitation program, according to Glenn Munso, head coach and founder of the Youth YOU program.Mr Munso created…
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NSW road carnage shocks cops
The carnage on NSW roads during the Christmas and new year period was double that of the previous year with police frustrated at the number…
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Mildura waiting on Aldi
GERMAN supermarket chain Aldi has not decided whether work will begin on its first Mildura store, five weeks after councillors gave the shop the tick…
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Push for council to back growers
A MILDURA councillor will suggest his colleagues lobby against potential changes to the taxation of wine, warning the “convenient tax grab” would decimate the region’s…
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Man threatened with knife during robbery
A 32-YEAR-old Mildura man has been charged with armed robbery after he threatened a man with a knife before stealing $400 from him. Police said…
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Farms reminded of spray drift risk
GROWERS and spray operators tackling early summer weeds in the wake of recent storms are being urged to pay close attention to weather conditions and…
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Indian grain strain
THE Indian Parliament’s decision to impose a new 30 per cent tariff on imported chickpeas and lentils has caused concern among Victorian grain growers.While the…
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Newest baby arrives early
MILDURA Base Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2018 yesterday with the arrival of Annabelle Marie Prowse.Mum Nikita Dalzell said that even though baby Annabelle…








