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Plan ‘disappointing’ for Wentworth
THE future has been spelled out for Far West New South Wales.Minister for Planning Anthony Roberts yesterday released the first NSW strategy for Wentworth Shire…
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Locals object to Aldi location
Residents near the proposed Aldi supermarket site say it would be a danger to the community.Six objections have been lodged with Mildura Council against the $3.5…
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Charity back in fashion
WHILE most people leave a shopping centre armed with bags of clothes, the tables will be turned next month at Mildura Central as part of…
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Hands-on with drama
The Complete Works Theatre Company brought some of Shakespeare’s most famous characters to life yesterday at Mercy Theatre.St Joseph’s College Mildura Year 10 and 11…
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Festival blossoming
ORGANISERS have already set their sights on a “bigger and better” Mallee Almond Blossom Festival next year after an estimated crowd of 4500 turned out…
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Almond pollination worries
THE cold weather is causing some concern to almond growers in Sunraysia with pollination in full swing.Apiarists and the almond industry are hoping for mild,…
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Buzz is all about bees
A NATIONAL code of practice for apiarists will help improve the health of honey bees.Agriculture Victoria’s bee biosecurity officer Jessica Hartland said the code for…
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Chance for clubs to cash in
LOCAL sports clubs can apply for a share in up to $400,000 worth of State Government funding under the VicHealth Active Club grant scheme.Grants of…
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Foreign worker sting
THE Australian Border Force (ABF) has caught more than 225 illegal foreign workers after warrants were executed in locations across Australia, including Mildura, in a…
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Asparagus thriving
WARMER temperatures last week have sped up the asparagus harvest at Stephens Asparagus’ farm at Boeill Creek.Cutting of the asparagus began on Wayne and Lisa…
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Electric car driver short-circuited
MILDURA has a long way to go if it is to meet the demand of an electric car future, Tesla driver and enthusiast Darryl Bourke…
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Almond demand grows
AUSTRALIAN almond growers are planting more than 260,000 trees cultivated on a high yielding rootstock from Spain, which has become available to them for the…
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