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‘Lost in Mungo’: Outgoing chief says Tourism opportunities going begging
ALMOST no progress has been made to capitalise on the tourism potential of Mungo National Park, five years after a high-level discussion paper called for…
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Classics to be reborn
SING along with Roy Orbison’s iconic hits Pretty Woman, Crying, Dream Baby and Danny Boy tonight with Australia’s longest running Roy Orbison tribute artist Dean…
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Call to help find missing teen
MILDURA police are appealing for the public’s help to locate missing 16-year-old Chase Brock. He left his home several days ago without indicating where he was…
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Volunteers plant ‘urban forest’
A TRIAL of an “urban forest” at a Mildura wetland could encourage the planting of more areas across the region if it proves successful.Mallee Catchment…
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Great wines takes years
DEAKIN Estate winery says the slow ripening of grapes this vintage has produced high-quality white and red wines.The company’s winemaker Frank Newman, who is based…
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Water use to be probed
THE Victorian Parliament invites the community to have its say on environmental water use.The Environment, Natural Resources and Regional Development Committee will examine the management,…
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Charity need help to granting wishes
THE Mildura branch of Make-A-Wish Australia is looking for volunteers to help make local wishes come true.Since 1985, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 8000 wishes…
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Nurses help men on cancer journey
A SPECIALIST prostate cancer nurse at Mildura Base Hospital has been guaranteed for the next three years by the Prostate Cancer Foundation.The role – to…
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CBD fights anger cops: Police use capsicum spray and arrest nine drinkers
MILDURA police say revellers will continue to be held accountable for poor behaviour after police were forced to use capsicum spray to control alcohol-fuelled fights…
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Program helps with job hunt
KRYSTAL Hedges had applied for seemingly every job under the sun and received just one phone call for her trouble.Her frustration was palpable and said…
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Landfill tries new hours
MILDURA Rural City councillors this month gave the green light to trial changes to Mildura Landfill’s opening hours.Under a 12-month trial starting from August 1,…
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Wenty budget grows
WENTWORTH Shire councillors adopted a budget spending more than $42 million for the next financial year.The maiden budget for a new look council with five…
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