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Mildura records hottest day of year
MILDURA sweated through its hottest day of the year when temperatures reached a scorching 42.4 degrees Thursday afternoon. The previous hottest day came earlier this month…
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Fire cause investigation
AUTHORITIES are still investigating the cause of a grass fire near Robinvale on Wednesday last week. More than 70 hectares of grasslands and scrub on…
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Feast features our finest food
SUNRAYSIA residents will be able to enjoy some of the region’s finest produce and wines among the vineyards at the annual Dinner Under the Vines…
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Nangiloc man’s death ‘not suspicious’, police say
A MAN found dead on a dirt road north of Ouyen on Saturday was from Nangiloc, police have revealed. They say the 60-year-old’s death is…
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Councillors brace for strategic battle after ward changes
THE introduction of wards at this year’s Mildura Council election could force nominees to make strategic choices and seek election outside the ward they live…
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Heartwarming help melts mum’s heart
A MILDURA mother who posted on social media about a random act of kindness she received says she is “speechless” after strangers began offering food…
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Reminder on gun amnesty
MILDURA police are reminding residents that under the National Firearms Amnesty, they can surrender their firearms anonymously and without penalty. The amnesty, which became permanent…
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Daily struggle without doctor
RENEA Gregory has been on psychiatric medication for the last 24 years, keeping her OCD and ADHD in check enough for her to function. Without…
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Ski safety checks after race tragedy
THE Mildura 100 will proceed despite concerns following the death of skier Luke Wentworth at the Southern 80 event in Echuca. Mr Wentworth who competed…
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Alert for irrigators on channel works
CUSTOMERS in the Mildura irrigation district are urged to pay close attention to the channel shutdowns planned for this winter. As part of the $37.9…
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Heat link to chest pain
AMBULANCE Victoria paramedics are urging people to stay cool to avoid heat-related chest pains as temperatures are forecast to exceed 40 degrees on Thursday. Mildura…
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Cemetery upgrades
THE Red Cliffs Cemetery Trust has received a $19,345 state government grant, which is expected to go towards improving infrastructure. Grants have been announced for…