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Tighten up lifejacket use, inland areas told
BOATERS on the Murray River are being reminded about the importance of wearing a lifejacket on inland waterways. A recent vessel safety blitz focused on…
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Salami to hit the spot again
CURED meat lovers from across the nation will be licking their lips at Euston this weekend for the fourth annual Murray River Salami Festival. A…
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Wentworth Cup is back on track
EVENT organisers are excited to welcome guests back to the Wentworth District Racing Club’s Melbourne Cup Day, after a three-year hiatus. The meeting was cancelled…
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Colours come out for Cup Day spring fashion
RACEGOERS can expect to see spring colours out in full bloom on Tuesday, as fashion fanatics embrace Melbourne Cup Day at the Mildura Racecourse. Bright…
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Make generosity your Christmas gift
MORE Sunraysia children will have a reason to smile this Christmas, thanks to an innovative fundraising campaign. Mallee Accommodation and Support Program have joined forces with…
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Price rises could put a dent in cans cash
SOME Sunraysia can and bottle collectors ready to cash in on Victoria’s new container deposit scheme may find future profits are less than expected. Those…
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Man, 30, killed in horror Birdwoodton smash
THE driver killed in a horrific crash at Birdwoodton on Saturday morning was a 30-year-old seasonal worker. The man was the only occupant of a…
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One dead in horrific Birdwoodton crash
A CAR burst into flames after a horror crash that has claimed the life of a driver at Birdwoodton. Police said the car had crashed…
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The organic growth of Mildura’s coffee king
When John Kimerlis arrived in Mildura, locals were accustomed to just one type of coffee: Instant. The cafe proprietor tells LAURA TURNER about his long…
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Let’s talk trash: What you might not know about your waste
THE first thing that hits you at the Mildura landfill tip face is the smell. Or rather, the lack of one. The second thing is…
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Devoted rescue mission saves historic palms
A HISTORICALLY precious pair of pioneer palm trees dying of thirst at Merbein have been saved by the dedication of a local couple, and have…
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Punters put off pokies
MILDURA punters have spent $500,000 less on poker machines from August to September, but it is too early to call it a trend. Mildura is…
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