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Nationals pick by-election candidate
A SENIOR manager at Coleambally Irrigation and former Murrumbidgee Shire mayor is the National Party’s pick to replace outgoing MP Adrian Piccoli (pictured) for the…
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Broccoli comes a cropper
MINTER Magic this year grew its first broccoli crop, but with disappointing results causing a loss of tens of thousands of dollars. The company decided to…
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Asparagus on rise in Iraak
IRAAK horticulturalist Darren Minter is enjoying one of the best seasons for his asparagus.The season, which began in July, is presently at its peak.Mr Minter…
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Research lab for Birchip
A NEW laboratory for cropping trials and research will be built at Birchip.The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has allocated $310,000 to the Birchip…
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Big tick for Mildura drivers
MILDURA highway patrol has praised motorists after zero drink and drug drivers were caught following the SFNL grand final on Saturday. Police who patrolled City Oval…
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Crackdown on exploitation
THE VICTORIAN Government is cracking down on the abuse and exploitation of the state’s workers with a suite of new reforms to clean up the…
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Bees creating a buzz
SUNRAYSIA residents should “bee” on the lookout for swarms of the insect as the weather heats up, says Gol Gol apiarist Trevor Monson. Mildura resident Frank…
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Farmers welcome broadband
GUARANTEED access to broadband services for all Australians is a step closer after a senate committee recommended the Telecommunications Reform Package be passed by Parliament.The…
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Healthy alternative straight Out of the Box
SUNRAYSIA community project Out of the Box is tackling environmental issues at the local level.Out of the Box, which opened to the public last week,…
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The green dream
ENVIRONMENTAL group Greening Mildura is calling for the green thumbs of Sunraysia to register their garden in the third annual Greening Mildura Garden Competition. The competition…
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Man’s best friends
PETS of all shapes and sizes will be embraced into the Merbein Uniting Church community at a Blessing of the Animals service this weekend.Organisers hope…
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It’s Mad Monday mayhem
IRYMPLE’S premiership players yesterday entered their third day of celebrations after their seven-point victory over Ouyen United in the SFNL grand final on Saturday.The team…










