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Cops put brakes on speeders
Mildura highway patrol officers have continued to nab speeding drivers on the Calder Highway who they say are putting themselves and others at risk.Acting Sergeant…
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Backpackers getting picky
THE piece rate system and cold weather is deterring backpackers from picking citrus, according to a Mildura labour contractor.Working Hostels Mildura owner John George usually…
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Survey revs up road safety push
SPEEDING through school zones will be a focus of Wentworth Shire Council’s new road safety project.Traffic surveys carried out along the Sturt Highway outside Gol…
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Road seal push: The No. 1 priority in Mungo tourism drive
THE “awful” state of Arumpo Road could jeopardise future investment at Mungo National Park and is putting station owners and the region’s tourists at risk.The…
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Big chill hits region
BELOW average minimum temperatures are being experienced this winter in the Mallee.Mildura residents yesterday morning woke up to a low of just -2C at 7.30am,…
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Community connects with culture
THE proud and rich history of Mildura’s Aboriginal community was celebrated yesterday at a traditional corroborree.The community gathering kicked off NAIDOC Week and was a…
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Speeder was ‘running late’
A MAN who was caught speeding more than 40km/h over the limit has learnt the “heavy price” to pay for speeding in Victoria.Jake Kerr, of…
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SCR Monday trial finishes
SUNRAYSIA Cancer Resources’ three-month trial of opening on Mondays has ended.The committee of management will now evaluate the trial and determine if there is a…
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Teddy bears have picnic
TEDDY bears great and small joined Mildura South Primary South preps on Thursday for a Teddy Bear Picnic.About 70 preps enjoyed an afternoon at Park…
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‘Magistrate said I could drive’ – 142km/h
A MAN who claimed a magistrate told him he could drive to Melbourne unlicensed to fix his car has narrowly escaped prison.Thahn Le, of Mildura, pleaded…
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Push to get rid of plastic
THE Sunraysia Farmer’s Market wants to reduce waste and become an environmentally friendly zone, but it won’t happen until stall holders and community members commit…
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Cancer shave is a big step
AFTER seeing the work of the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation first-hand, Ebony Spencer wanted to give back.On Sunday more than 130 dancers took the stage…











