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Fostering care through cups
SINCE the start of last week Mallee Family Care have received a number of enquiries from prospective foster carers, following a campaign in partnership with…
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Grand final focus on impaired drivers
MILDURA police will have a major focus on drink and drug drivers over the AFL grand final long weekend and have warned motorists there will…
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Crime still on upward trend
Allan Murphy MILDURA’s crime rate has risen for the fifth consecutive year in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. There was almost a 7 per…
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Age not a barrier for veterans
THE two oldest men playing on grand-final day won’t be limping to the finish line. At 35, Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield still has a fierce…
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Pride on the line for big Cats fan
WE are Geelong, the greatest team of all! Mildura man Chris Brown has been a die-hard Cats fan since 1991, which shows the true depth…
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Optus chief blames human error for triple-zero disaster
SYDNEY: Optus’ network was set up for failure from the moment it embarked on an upgrade that severed Australians’ access to the triple-zero system. Chief…
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ABC cops $150k fine
SYDNEY: A $150,000 fine levied against the ABC is intended to encourage employers to hold strong against boycotts, public shaming and cancel culture. The penalty…
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Gaza, subs top of PM’s UK agenda
LONDON: Anthony Albanese is preparing to school progressive leaders from around the globe in political success after touching down in London for the next leg…
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Trump signs order for TikTok
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring that his plan to sell TikTok’s US operations to US and global investors will meet…
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Hubs receive funding for abortion care
SERVICES at Victoria’s sexual and reproductive health hubs will be boosted following a recent announcement of ultrasound grants for the total value of $350,000. The…
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Farming tool named award finalist
THE recently launched myFarmPlanner online tool has been named a finalist in the Planning Institute of Australia’s annual industry awards. The myFarmPlanner tool was produced…
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Free rides for seniors
Lochlainn Heley SENIOR Card holders can expect eight days of free public transport throughout the state as part of next month’s Senior’s Festival. The free…