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Pickers backing away from work
ATTRACTING backpackers to pick citrus this year has been more challenging than usual, according to Sunraysia’s main harvest labour provider.And the blame has been laid…
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This weather really blows
TEMPERATURES will plummet again today across Sunraysia before the warmer weather returns to round out the week.The region avoided damaging winds with peak gusts of…
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Crop outlook good
GRAIN crops in Victoria’s Mallee are performing well despite the dry start to spring and low rainfall during the first two months of winter.So far…
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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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Call to keep closer eye on water
GOVERNMENTS should improve their monitoring and reporting of the benefits of environmental water to build public trust in its management, the Productivity Commission recommends.In a…
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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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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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