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Vanilla slice made with passion
THE winner of Sunraysia Bread & Butter Bakery’s competition to suggest a vanilla slice flavour has been revealed. In a fortuitous selection that ties in…
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P-plate push for age 17
AN Opposition MP has urged the Victorian Government to lower the state’s probationary driving age to 17 to bring it into line with other states…
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No more calls, knocks
UNSOLICITED door knocking, and telemarketing calls related to the Victorian Energy Updates, also known as VEU, program have been prohibited. The VEU is aimed toward…
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Truck breakdowns cause for alarm
A PROFESSIONAL firefighter has said Mildura was exposed to “quite a massive risk” last weekend when two fire trucks malfunctioned in quick succession. Two of…
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Tropical ad passes the publicity test
PROMINENT advertising professionals from around the country have given their initial impressions of Mildura’s Tropical North Victoria campaign, and the overall reaction has been good.…
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Industries hunt for skills
A NEW 13-member taskforce has been formed to promote cross-border industry growth. It includes representatives from the almond, mineral-sands, farm-supplies, renewable-energy, earthworks, freight and labour-hire…
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Family violence data
A RANGE of Mallee organisations will provide first-hand knowledge to the Victorian Legislative Assembly Legal and Social Issues Committee as part of its inquiry into…
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Homeless could fill MCG
THE lack of accessible and affordable housing is the main driver of the nation’s homelessness crisis, according to St Vincent de Paul Society president Mark…
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Firefighters answer call
LODDON-Mallee firefighters have answered the call to support Canadian authorities during the country’s devastating bushfires. Robert Tucker, Alister Kirk, Dillon Baldock, Michael Johannesen and Nancy…
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Last call for poll enrolment
RESIDENTS are being urged to check their enrolment status ahead of the deadline this Wednesday. Eligible residents and ratepayers are being urged to enrol to…
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At play for the day
While Mildura’s and Irymple’s men slugged it out on the football field, the ladies were at play for Mildura Football Netball Club’s Ladies Day. The…
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Blooming great almonds for focus for festival
THE Mallee Almond Blossom Festival will return to Robinvale this month for the 15th time. Organising committee deputy-chair Fiona Serong said the event is all…













