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‘Delighted’ with shire donation
MILDURA Health Foundation says a $50,000 donation by Wentworth Council towards a cancer accommodation project is a “significant contribution” that will benefit generations to come.…
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Green rating for energy project
ENERGYCONNECT has become the first electricity transmission project in Australia to receive an official sustainability rating, in recognition of a series of industry-leading initiatives in…
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Police praise Easter behaviour
POLICE have praised the mass influx of Easter visitors and locals alike, describing the behaviour over the four-day long-weekend as “fantastic”. A largely family-friendly bumper…
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Rain relief for parched city
MILDURA received twice as much rainfall on Monday as what fell in the previous two months when a late-afternoon downpour brought welcome relief to parched…
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New lighting at Irymple Soccer Club a priority
MORE players, and new female teams, make new lighting at Irymple Soccer Club a high priority, a funding application has stated. In the application, general…
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Workplace law workshop planned
THE Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry will hold a free workshop in Mildura to help prepare and equip businesses with essential information around the…
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Wind farm project ‘a breeze’
PROPONENTS of a 416-square kilometre wind farm north west of Wentworth say they are encouraged by community feedback on the project. The “Lake Victoria Wind…
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Riverfront pedestrian crossings ‘absurd’
A MILDURA councillor wants “absurd” riverfront crossings changed to give priority to pedestrians instead of traffic “as quickly as possible”. Cr Stefano de Pieri said…
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Meeting on LMW’s ‘blow to democracy’
A PUBLIC meeting on April 9 will debate changes to the formation of committees that provide advice to Lower Murray Water. Earlier this year, LMW…
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Peanut butter on toast meals as cost of living crisis gets worse
MALLEE residents are skipping meals to make ends meet due to the spiralling cost-of-living crisis, Nationals Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster says. According to…
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Pool upgrade backed
A MAJOR redevelopment of Underbool swimming pool was backed by Mildura Council at a meeting last week. If a funding application to Sport and Recreation…
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Caution urged as fire season ends
FIRE safety permits will no longer be required to conduct open-air burning within the Wentworth Local Government Area from Monday. The NSW Rural Fire Service…
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