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Wharf repairs wait: Structural integrity report to decide course of action
MILDURA’S “disgraceful” wharf will not be fixed until an assessment of its structural integrity is complete.Councillors were this week told divers had assessed wharf foundations…
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Award honour for community
A MERBEIN community leader and a Sunraysia driver education program have been nominated in this year’s Victorian Regional Achievement and Community Awards.Merbein’s Tracey Taylor has…
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Housing needs focus
ON any given night, 300 people in Mildura sleep rough. For its fifth Mildura Women’s Charity Luncheon, Mallee Accommodation and Support Program (MASP) will highlight and…
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Jobs growing in north-west
JOB growth in Victoria’s east and north-west regions outperformed the rest of the state as 14,500 jobs were created across the state in the three…
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Crooks grind business’ gears
DEAKIN Motorcycles owner Tim Harrison is warning other businesses to ensure their security systems are in working order after an attempted break-in at his store…
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What to expect at the end of life
FAMILY members of residents in aged care will be given a unique opportunity to talk about what to expect at end of life. Meaningful Ageing Australia,…
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Burger is a challenge to stomach
THE iron stomachs of Sunraysia will be put to the test tonight for The Cider Tree Mildura’s latest food challenge. Participants who devour the aptly named Godzilla…
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Artist makes tribute to idol
AS a young boy Domenico De Clario, pictured, was fascinated by French artist Maurice Utrillo and his paintings.Now, De Clario has paid tribute and created…
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Little buddies have picnic
TEDDY bears of all shapes and sizes made their way to Barclay Square on Wednesday for a Teddy Bear’s Picnic.Red Cliffs Primary School Preps and…
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Dry years drive company from cotton farming towards sheep: $78m in water for sale
AGRIBUSINESS Webster will sell all its Lower Darling irrigation water entitlements to the Commonwealth Government in a transaction worth $78 million.Webster chief financial officer and company…
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Guns in firing line: Target of new laws not an issue here, says top cop
NEW laws passed by NSW Parliament on Wednesday will tighten firearms regulations, but one of the region’s top cops says the high-powered weapons at the…
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Students tuned in
A SPECIALIST music program has struck a chord with students at St Joseph’s Primary School in Red Cliffs.The school won multiple prizes at this year’s…