News
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New data collection methods for statistics revealed
NEW analysis highlighting the evolving nature of Australian agriculture over 150 years has been released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, alongside an update on…
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Final parade for RSL stalwart
FOR the past 38 years, Kim Archibald has been the organiser behind Mildura’s Anzac Day celebrations, but this year marked his last. The Mildura RSL…
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Black spot overhaul begins
A MAJOR overhaul of the Deakin Avenue and Twentieth Street intersection is set to improve driver safety with the aim of reducing the risk of…
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Fire restrictions ease
EPA Victoria is warning landholders in the north west that what they toss into the flames while burning off this autumn could be costly for…
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Almond farming with solar-powered microgrid
IN the almond industry, Australian Farming Services is a high-voltage enterprise, managing three significant property aggregations across 4400ha with almost 1.5 million trees. With another…
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Young pony rider fires on biggest stage
IN an astonishing come-from-behind effort, Mildura’s Robert Scobie came within centimetres of claiming gold at the National Pony Racing Series in Randwick, Sydney over the…
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Photography in early Mildura
THE ingenious use of photography to both document and promote Mildura during pioneer settlement years will be discussed at the opening night of next month’s…
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Funding for new Family and Child Hub
A NEW, larger, purpose-built space for a Family and Child Hub in Mildura has been assured after a $2 million funding allocation to Sunraysia Community…
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Working women flooding homeless ranks
THE number of working people in Mildura seeking help from homelessness services has seen an alarming jump. A total of 380 employed people sought assistance…
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Whats on
Friday Wellways Family Services Walking Group Hugh King Drive – 10am-12pm AS an opportunity to meet new people and exercise, this is a walking group…
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Life stories shared
EVEN at 101 years old, local war veteran John (Jack) Braidie doesn’t know why people are interested in hearing his story. “I believe I am…
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CMV Farms steps up with funding for cancer centre
A MILDURA cancer accommodation project has received a welcome boost with a $20,000 donation from CMV Farms. The Mildura Health Foundation project, Dr Julie Zrna…