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Dry winter forces kangaroos to roads
THE bumper grain harvest last year and the dry winter has resulted in a big boost in the number of kangaroos in north-west Victoria.Victorian Farmers…
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Stimulating chapter
BUDDING writers from all corners of the country converged on Sunraysia over the weekend for the Mildura Writers Festival.Organiser Helen Healy said many events sold…
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Callers left waiting: Centrelink site to ease pressure
THE Federal Government is trying to wean welfare recipients off its over-stretched telephone services with a new-look website.Callers trying to contact Centrelink were met with…
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St Joseph’s College has the power
AFTER three months of preparation, St Joseph’s College Year 8 students are ready to put their human-powered vehicle to the test.Fifteen students will head to…
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Lesson sinks in
Police believe some parents might be learning a lesson about appropriate driver behaviour in school zones.NSW Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy said the number of school…
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Renewable energy ‘needs mix’
Member for Mallee Andrew Broad says a trip to Europe and the US has reaffirmed his view renewables need to be integrated into existing energy…
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Police examine crash cause
MAJOR crash investigators from Sydney will arrive in the region today as investigations into a double fatality near Euston continue.Robinvale residents Maria Ienco, 67, and…
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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…












