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Chelsea Han pushes pedal power
MELBOURNE’S Chelsea Han has embarked on a 650km bike ride to Mildura to raise money for childhood cancer through the Great Cycle Challenge Australia. Each kilometre…
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Burn off prompts fire warning
THE Country Fire Authority (CFA) is warning residents to be vigilant in the warmer weather after a blaze burnt four acres of grassland and vines…
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Richmond long wait over
BRIAN Weightman says his son Dale, a Richmond legend, feels a weight has been lifted from his shoulders.Dale was 20 when he became a Richmond…
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Question marks over Q fever
THE livestock industry loses 1700 weeks in productivity each year and millions of dollars across the supply chain due to a lack of understanding around…
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On the hunt for workers
A PROJECT manager will help implement the recommendations of the Mallee Regional Taskforce to find more than 4400 skilled workers for the region within the…
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Growers urged to take action against disease
WINE grape growers in the Murray Valley are being urged to take precautions against powdery mildew after humid weather in February caused some concerns during…
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Sugar issue hits playfields
THESE days it’s not uncommon to see young athletes guzzling down so-called “healthy” sports drinks on Sunraysia sporting grounds. Which is why council’s across Victoria are…
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Group gives hope
MADEC community group Sunraysia Spinners and Weavers Inc has been busy working away creating handmade crochet blankets for the Mallee Sexual Assault Unit and Domestic…
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Job report points to positives
THE Victorian Opposition says the Mallee Regional Taskforce report identifies a pathway for the Mallee to work towards generating economic growth and jobs. The Nationals Member…
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Landholders back sessions
WESTERN NSW Local Land Services largest ever workshop series has been strongly supported by landholders with 493 attending one of the 24 events over the…
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No fears for hay over-supply
HAY growers are primed for a good selling season with strong demand expected for their product and fears about a repeat of last year’s over-supply…
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$3 million service station development gets green light: Merbein South hub
DEVELOPERS have been given the green light to build a $3 million service station and convenience store in Merbein South, with approval to stay open…










