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‘Betrayer’ of Robinvale gets five years
A MAN who “betrayed” his family and community after stealing or dealing with almost $200,000 worth of property has been sentenced for five years in…
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Stroke risk high for methamphetamine
Young men who abuse methamphetamine are twice as likely to suffer a stroke as female users, a study has found.A research review by the National…
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Future grim for small brigades
SMALLER Mallee CFA brigades are facing a bleak future due to declining rural populations. CFA Mildura operations officer Robin McNally has warned other brigades may face…
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Stitch in time for Ugandans
MILDURA artist Susan Howe has received $500 from the Carinya Country Women’s Association (CWA) branch to help buy five sewing machines for Uganda women. Ms Howe…
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Tigers show interest
WHILE the development of the Mildura South Regional Sporting Precinct has the support of many local athletes and sporting groups, it has also attracted the…
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Project to fight depression
WHEN Uncle Terrence Reid experienced severe depression, he turned to alcohol as an escape.The Dareton indigenous elder yesterday spoke at the launch of Coomealla Health…
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Mildura launches strategy to land key projects: Future ready
Mildura Council has unveiled a bold $88 million plan to tackle the city’s longstanding issues of social and economic disadvantage.Council yesterday committed to four major…
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Show time in Wentworth
FROM sheep dog trials to food and wine, the 132nd annual Wentworth Show is expected to keep all members of the family entertained this weekend.Organisers…
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Good news on water flow
SIGNIFICANT rain and resulting tributary flows in the Upper Murray in NSW are expected to meet downstream and interstate demand until at least late next…
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Blood bank call to arms
RESIDENTS are encouraged to roll up their sleeves today and make an appointment to give blood.The Mildura Blood Donor Centre is urging residents to donate…
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Click go shears for charity
THE Melbourne-based managing director of Australia’s second biggest wool export company will dust off his shears for a good cause at the Wentworth Show tomorrow. Jonathan…
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Drunk driver fined for house crash
A MAN who crashed his car into a home while drunk before fleeing the scene has been fined.Steven Kalamaras, 52, pleaded guilty to charges including…
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