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Fruit fly authority pushes control measures
The Greater Sunraysia Pest Free Area (GSPFA) committee said many early varieties such as apricots, some peaches, nectarines, plums and loquats, ripen before Christmas.Regional Coordinator…
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A family fortune
HE’S one of Australia’s most famous sportsmen, but to Bob Utber he’s simply Patrick. Or Patto.The grandfather of Geelong superstar and reigning Brownlow medallist Patrick…
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Puppy may never recover: Court hears of multiple injuries that left witnesses traumatised
A MILDURA man who allegedly broke his six-month-old puppy’s legs in full view of witnesses at Jaycee Park has been denied bail.During a self-represented bail…
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Bloody spitter avoids jail ‘by a hair’
A 20-YEAR-OLD man who spat blood at police after being involved in a fight with security at a Mildura pub has avoided jail.But Magistrate Gerard…
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Kids lend a helping hand
Mildura Fire Station had a few extra helping hands yesterday to wash the fire trucks.Grade 3 and 4 students from St Paul’s Primary School embarked…
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Sickly sweet: Healthy Together Mildura backs sugar tax as obesity levels swell
HEALTHY Together Mildura has thrown its support behind a 20 per cent price hike on sugary drinks, as proposed by 34 of Australia’s leading health…
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Snappers get snapping
NOW is the time for all keen photographers to take out their cameras and begin snapping away in preparation for the Cardross Spring Show.Cardross Progress…
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Youth services put on show
The youth services available in Sunraysia were showcased on Friday at the For Youth by Youth Expo.The inaugural event, organised by Mildura Rural City Council’s…
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A historic challenge
FOUR Sunraysia students put their knowledge and skills to the test last Sunday at the National History Challenge.Anthony DeMaria, Kaid McGlashan, Laurence Primarano and Sofia…
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Eco friends big day out
THE Mildura Eco Village has seen some major changes over the past seven years since it first opened.On Sunday more than 100 residents celebrated the…
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By George! It’s here
Australian actress Melissa George will return to the silver screen this weekend as Mildura hosts the Melbourne International Film Festival’s (MIFF) Travelling Showcase.For the fourth…
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Solar strong despite grid block
DIFFICULTY connecting to the grid has held back serious enquiries for more solar farms in Victoria’s north-west.Two large-scale solar projects totalling $200 million of investment…









