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Cash raised for Cambodian kids
CHARITY organisation Cows for Kids raised more than $20,000 at a Christmas in July auction-dinner earlier this month. The organisation raises education and support funds…
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Fishing forums drop local line
ANGLING clubs across Victoria will soon be the site of free fishing forums hosted by the Victorian Fisheries Authority with the aim of connecting recreational…
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Mildura still waiting in rain deficit despite wet weather
MILDURA experienced almost one-tenth of its annual rainfall over the weekend. From the wettest period on Friday night July 26 the Bureau of Meteorology recorded…
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New push to fix rating ‘scandal’
MILDURA Rural City Council will seek the backing of the state’s peak body for local government to address the rates disparity “scandal” between regional and…
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Young judge’s poultry in action
A YOUNG poultry judge from Merbein will represent Victoria at the 2025 National Championships, hosted by South Australian Country Shows. Josh Hancock, who has four…
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Honouring E. J. Kenny, the father of Merbein
THIS month’s Merbein Historian will honour the 100th anniversary of the death of Edward Joseph Kenny, commonly referred to as ‘The Father of Merbein.’ Bernadette…
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State squads set to swing into MSP
A SELECTION of Victoria’s highest quality male and female cricketers are heading north for regional pre-season training, with both squads set to stage camps at…
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Royal species saved by Sunraysia vineyard
A WINE enterprise from Sunraysia which operates more than 2400 hectares of vineyards has partnered with the New South Wales Government on a parrot conservation…
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Gowers family up, up and away
THE first public hot air balloon demonstration took place on June 4, 1783, orchestrated by the Montgolfier brothers at Annonay, France. Some 240 years later…
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Free lunch a water safety reminder
MILDURA Waves will host a free public lunch this Friday for World Drowning Prevention Day. The lunch is intended to raise awareness for water safety…
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Freight operators discuss reducing road risks
FREIGHT operators met on Wednesday morning at the Victorian Transport Association’s road safety forum to discuss reducing risks involving heavy vehicles. Several groups presented their…
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IGA Buronga’s excellent win
IGA Midway Buronga’s bakery and fresh produce were highlighted at this year’s 26th IGA National Awards of Excellence Twenty four national awards to recognise and…
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