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Family’s roots run deep: Horticulture is in their blood
For the Minters, horticulture has been a way of life for five generations.Darren Minter, who turns 50 this year, runs the family property at Iraak…
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Wentworth wants Sydney Harbour-style fireworks: Light up our bridge
THE Rotary Club of Wentworth wants to hold a Sydney Harbour Bridge-style fireworks display over the Darling River as part of its Christmas Eve Street…
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Demi dances the story of her life
DEMI Sorono says dancing helped save her life.“Dance is where I found strength and learnt to get over my past,” said the 37-year-old, who will…
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Decision time for homestead future
TIME has run out for Avoca-on-Darling Hospitality owners Ian and Barbara Law.In December last year, Wentworth Shire Council gave the Laws six months to comply…
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Tully thrives in his element
IT’S not often print maker Ian Tully gets a chance to spend an entire week dedicated to working on his own artwork.The director of the…
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Trying on the vines
MERBEIN dried vine fruit grower Tony Martin has just experienced his longest season, but is still happy with the quality of his crop.He wrapped up…
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Broad swipe at Libs
The Liberal Party is struggling to define itself, while its infighting is playing into Labor’s hands, Mildura MP Andrew Broad says. It comes during a winter…
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‘Gravity’ catching up with housing market
Gravity may well have caught up with the “stupidity” surrounding house prices, prominent economist Chris Richardson says.But Mr Richardson warns that this, in turn, will…
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Dream still comes true
SHE may not have taken home the crown, but former Sunraysia local Simone Smith has walked away from the Miss World Australia pageant with more…
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Almonds lead way: Popular nut is still our leading export commodity
THE latest data released by Horticulture Innovation Australia shows strong performances by the nation’s almond, olive and avocado industries.According to the Horticulture Trade Intelligence reports…
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After stint No. 200, JP signs up for more
SUNRAYSIA justice of the peace Robert Reid has completed his milestone 200th shift at the Mildura police station signing centre. Mr Reid, 84, volunteers three hours…
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Safety officer to tackle the issue of farm fatalities
THE main body representing Victorian farmers is planning to employ a farm safety officer as part of its goal to achieve a zero fatality rate…
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