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Upgrade a win for rival bowls clubs
PUTTING aside old rivalries, Mildura’s two premier bowls clubs have come together to begin works on shared renovations. The $1.2 million refurbishments at the Mildura…
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Safety tips for pilots
FLYING safely in and around non-controlled aerodromes will be the focus of a pilot safety seminar from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority in Wentworth next…
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VCAT backs council’s subdivision call
THE Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has backed a Swan Hill Rural City Council decision to refuse a planning application for a subdivision of farming…
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Fundraiser with the lot
SUNRAYSIA Residential Services’ clients may soon have access to a new wheelchair vehicle, thanks to the generosity of the community. SRS hosted its ninth annual…
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Angel Flight a lifeline for Mildura boy
MILDURA boy Bel-ami Wakilongo has reached a significant milestone in his battle with a rare blood disorder which requires ongoing treatment. Ten-year-old Bel-ami has been…
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Firies raise mo money
MILDURA’S firefighters Movember moustaches vary wildly in size, style and substance. Station officer Chris Bethell said it was a “good cause with a bit of…
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Charlie keeps moving heaven and earth
Grader operator Charlie Hutchinson is as humble as he is hard-working. The failed retiree explains to LAURA TURNER why he’s still working 60-hour weeks at…
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Golfers tool up for Movember
TOTAL Tools raised a record-breaking sum of money for the Movember Foundation at its recent charity golf day. The popular moustache-growing event each November raises…
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Rainbow work shines through storms of hate
TODD Fernando says it’s clear that vilification of minorities is a growing and frightening problem. The LGBTIQA+ Commissioner of Victoria, who has recently resigned from…
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Councillor lifts lid on bins ‘pressure’
MILDURA Council has been accused of taking a “stick” approach to residents over the introduction of a glass recycling bin next year, instead of offering “more…
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Light up with Christmas cheer
THE countdown to Christmas is on, and people across Sunraysia are being urged to light up their homes, workplaces and businesses to spread festive cheer. Mildura…
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Dedicated riders’ laid back approach
A GROUP of hard-working St Joseph’s College students will spend 24 hours riding a recumbent bicycle around a track in Maryborough as a part of…