News
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Flag debate flares
A MILDURA man has reignited the Australian flag debate with his Under the Southern Cross Flag design. After launching the Under the Southern Cross Flag Facebook…
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Robinvale votes with feet
FAMILY violence affects us all – that’s the message organisers of today’s Robinvale walk against violence want to spread. The community will gather this morning at…
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Demand rise hits charities
THE Salvation Army and Vinnies have noticed a surge in demand for people needing help with bills and food.Salvation Army Mildura captain David Davis said the…
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Big rain stays away
SUNRAYSIA managed to escape the record rainfall that deluged parts of the state and delivered Melbourne’s wettest day in two decades. Mildura received just 26.2mm of…
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Driver cops 44-year ban
A 21-YEAR-OLD Buronga woman who was disqualified from driving until the year 2061 was handed the lengthy ban due to an accumulation of more than 10…
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Growers in a trap
MILDURA Council is yet to fine any residents for failing to clean up backyard fruit trees but it has issued 30 clean-up notices since mid-last…
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Crisp issues dire warning
SUNRAYSIA fruit growers are turning to costly diesel power generation to avoid the potential of their crops being damaged by electrical blackouts.Member for Mildura Peter…
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Cultures on the frontline
ROBINVALE’S Senior Constable Andrew McLachlan says he was both humbled and overwhelmed to be one of nine Victoria Police employees recognised at the Victoria Multicultural…
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Koori Court has impact, little by little
ANDREW Arden was about 20 years old when he realised he had to make some big changes.He had spent the best part of the previous…
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Christmas toy run: Club has another run at it
MILDURA’S 24th annual Toy Run has been postponed to next Saturday.Originally scheduled to be held today, the event had to be pushed back in the…
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Power costs hitting hard
Mildura Fruit Juices says its electricity costs have risen nearly $500,000 in two years, despite using about the same amount of power.Company general manager Hugh…
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Mallee farmers hurry to harvest before rain
WORKING almost around the clock will have saved most Mallee grain growers any delay, or damage, to this season’s harvest.Many dryland farmers across the region’s…











