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Charged issues: Power pain pushes Salvos
MILDURA Salvation Army is being stretched to capacity to support people struggling to put food on the table due to rising electricity prices, according to…
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Man exploited victim, 14, says judge
A FRIENDSHIP that began on social media has landed a 23-year-old Merbein man in court after he knowingly entered into a sexual relationship with a…
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Vanilla slice takes over Mildura
MILDURA is set to usher in a new era for one of the Mallee’s most iconic events next Saturday.Mildura City Heart will host The Great…
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Visa fears haunt visitors
BACKPACKERS in Sunraysia who are exploited fear they could lose their visa if they report their experiences, according to the Australian Workers Union.Sunraysia Daily yesterday…
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‘I’m sick of prison’
A MILDURA man who has been behind bars for most of his 38 years says he is sick of jail and wants to change his…
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Abattoir could be on the way
THE company which has a land permit to re-open the abattoir at Mildura South is hoping to be operating by early next year.Mildura planning consultant…
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A Lion-hearted effort
MERBEIN’S Trevor Blaby continues to give back after 44 years of service to the town’s Lions Club.A founding member of Merbein Lions Club, 88-year-old Mr…
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$303,000 upgrades
WENTWORTH Shire Council has received $303,000 to upgrade its bitumen sealing and customer service delivery practices in an innovation grant win.The funds will go towards…
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Orange grower hits sweet spot
Despite the fruit being slow to ripen this season, Sunraysia citrus grower John Keam says he still considers it his best ever, especially for his…
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Civil takes time out to experiment
EXPERIMENTING and using the printing press have been high priorities for The Art Vault’s most recent resident, Tom Civil.The print-maker muralist, street artist and community…
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Dusk a mirror of nature
THURSDAY night’s sunset put on a show.Photographers of all skill levels whipped out their cameras to capture the streaks of oranges, blues, yellows and pinks across…
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Blackout free zone: We can’t be switched off this summer
MEMBER for Mallee Andrew Broad fears power cuts during days of extreme heat will spell disaster for the region’s horticulture industry.Mr Broad this week wrote…












