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Stunning new resort will elevate tourism in Sunraysia, says Rick Kelly
A STUNNING new resort that is projected to attract more than 33,000 visitors and inject tens of millions of dollars into the region annually is…
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Lucky escape as ute hit by train near Red Cliffs
AN Irymple woman has had a lucky escape after her ute was hit by a train in Red Cliffs on Tuesday night. Officers were called…
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Good-natured rivalry inspires neighbours
GREEN-fingered residents will have the opportunity to win a $500 gift card as part of Mildura Rural City Council’s Nature Strip Showdown. Held in partnership…
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Shock find in Ouyen Lake
A REDFIN has mysteriously ended up at Ouyen Lake, caught by a young angler on Sunday night. The predatory English perch is not part of…
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Probe follows almond plant blaze
COUNTRY Fire Authority firefighters were called to a fire at an almond plant in Bannerton 15 minutes South of Robinvale on Tuesday morning. Three units…
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Vehicle efficiency standards will hit regions – dealer
NEW vehicles are set to cost thousands of dollars more under the government’s planned vehicle efficiency standards, and buyers in the regions will be hardest…
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Mildura clinic aims for 8pm service
SILVERLINE Health Care in Mildura will soon have enough doctors to expand to an 8am to 8pm service. The Madden Avenue clinic has upped its…
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Fears over cost hike for ‘bush’ vehicles
INDEPENDENT Member for Murray Helen Dalton says she is outraged that some of the most popular vehicles used in the bush are about to face…
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Unique celebration under the vines
MORE than 200 people gathered under the vines and fairy lights to celebrate Sunraysia’s famous Festa della Vendemmia. Translating to “feast of the grape harvest”,…
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Longest rail strike yet
SWAN Hill rail passengers face more travel chaos this month with V/Line workers preparing a 13-hour strike leading into the Labour Day long weekend. The…
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Reassemble the ways of the old schoolyard
LIKE thousands of people who grew up in Merbein, Deon and Summer Blaby have fond memories of lunches and recess gossip shared with young friends,…
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Coffee recycling to break new ground
A NEW recycling method which has kept over 1.5 million kilograms of coffee beans out of landfill in Melbourne is coming to Mildura. The Christie…