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Seed regime seeks virus fix
SEED testing protocols established and verified by Plant Biosecurity CRC researchers are being proposed as the new international standard for the detection of viruses and…
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Centenarian Ted still going strong
Ted Oatey is a living slice of Sunraysia’s history.Born and bred in the region, he has packed a lot into the past century.Needless to say,…
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World comes to learn about citrus
INTERNATIONAL citrus nursery industry experts are exchanging their knowledge at a conference in Mildura this week.More than 120 delegates from 13 citrus growing nations are…
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Mildura is headed for 28C this weekend, and all is set for a . . . July high
MILDURA is on track to break the record for its warmest winter day, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a high of 28C on Saturday.The…
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Loving send-off for stallholder
FOOD and family were Maria Ienco’s biggest loves in life.So it was only fitting they both came together yesterday when her family gathered to give…
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Australia in hunt for United Nations award
AUSTRALIA’S approach to protecting its Aboriginal sites has seen it nominated for a United Nations-backed international policy award.The six short-listed entrants, from different countries, are…
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Small blocks help bid: Council study seeks fresh approach
A MILDURA Council study into land use in the pumped districts will consider “new approaches” to help smaller landholders left in limbo after a controversial ruling…
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Alcohol ads under fire
MILDURA’S community health service says more needs to be done to address alcohol advertising on social media.Sunraysia Community Health Services Drug Treatment Services and Counselling manager…
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‘Let us decide our future’: Call to shake up zoning laws to give Mildura Council more power
We need a diversification of our economy up here, we don’t just need farming or horticulture or tourism – we need it all THE Victorian…
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VFF seeking new chief to replace Ford
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) will be on the hunt for a new chief executive with Graeme Ford set to step down today after more…
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$1.7 million to battle dementia
ROBINVALE has been chosen to take part in a project which aims to improve dementia care in rural communities.Researchers from La Trobe’s Wodonga-based John Richards Initiative…
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Love blooms in rich colour
A LOT of love and dedication goes into showing orchids.Sunraysia Orchid Club members battled through the extremes of Sunraysia weather for the past six months…
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