News
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Lessons that count
GRADE 5 and 6 students from Merbein P-10 showcased their financial and business skills last week at the Merbein Money Maths Show.Over the past three…
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Council considers plans to redevelop storm-ravaged Kenny Park: Merbein’s $2.1 million hope
A $1.2 MILLION redevelopment of Merbein’s Kenny Park changerooms – decimated in last November’s freak storm – could be given the green light by the…
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Tractor pull showcase
VINTAGE and classic tractors will be put on display in the 16th Annual Tractor Pull and Showcase in Red Cliffs.The main event of the day,…
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Spring show blooms
The 2017 Cardross Spring Show show will be held next month. The history of the show dates back to September 3, 1934, when a Horticultural Society…
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Marriage memories
A COLLECTION of wedding gowns, accessories and decorations from as early as the 1850s is now on display at the Mildura and District Historical Society.Mildura…
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Carnival springs into action
IRYMPLE Secondary College students celebrated the end of term yesterday with the annual school Spring Carnival.Students set up shop with a range of food and entertainment…
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Play on the seven seas
TEACHERS, parents and children from Gyndarna Kindergarten dressed like pirates last week to raise money for Childhood Cancer Support.Education leader Amanda Knney said it was…
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Free camping to stay
CONGESTED campsites were a key point of discussion at consultations held last week on a River Red Gum Draft Management Plan.Free, dispersed camping will continue…
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Collector puts his stamp on charities
MILDURA’s Frank McCormick has donated more than $33,000 to local charities since 1995 through a rather old fashioned method. He doesn’t door knock, rattle tins or…
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Commissioner here to help
VICTORIAN Small Business Commissioner Judy O’Connell said she was impressed by the “thriving” small businesses in Sunraysia.Ms O’Connell visited the region this week to raise awareness…
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Fire blanket saves house from blaze
A QUICK-thinking 16-year-old has helped save his family’s home after a barbecue dinner went up in flames. Red Cliffs mother of five Bec Meloury was attempting…
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Leave your hat on for a cause
PUTTING your best hat forward and raising money to support young locals with or recovering from cancer, is the aim of a special fundraiser next…











