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Stage set for Robinvale’s Centenary Park Nature and Adventure Play Precinct project
ROBINVALE’S “amazing” Centenary Park Nature and Adventure Play Precinct project could be constructed in a single stage – should an application for federal funding be…
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Great lengths for a good time
MORE than 200 people enjoyed a longstanding tradition in Mildura on Friday, taking part in the 2024 Longest Lunch. Organised by the Rotary Club of…
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Trees key to cutting heat
MILDURA Council is aiming to triple the tree-canopy cover in town centres over the next 15 years, as a new report shows the region is…
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Grants boost for young achievers
TEN young people from across the Mallee have received financial support to pursue education and realise their dreams through a Chances for Children scholarship. The…
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Village a symbol of brother’s spirit
A REVOLUNTIONARY special needs residential village planned for Merbein has officially been named, honouring a Chaffey Aged Care resident who recently lost his battle with…
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Nurses reject pay deal offer
NURSES and midwives in Mildura have unanimously rejected an enterprise bargaining agreement pitched by the Allan Government, describing it as “seriously inadequate”. Seeking to reverse…
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Empower locals, treasurer urges
THREE days of connection and collaboration in Mildura has come to a close, with the 2024 ChangeFest conference wrapping up on Friday. The event, which…
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Doctors deliver birth days cake
EIGHTY bundles of joy have been welcomed into the world at Mildura Babies, with the private practice celebrating its first anniversary. In their inaugural year,…
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Car price hike claims ‘absurd’
FIGURES promoted by Mallee MP Anne Webster to argue against the government’s new-vehicle efficiency standard were “very selective and absurd”, a technology expert says. In…
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Corroboree on new stage
The Biennial Corroboree celebrations in Mildura had a change of scenery this year, held at Rio Vista Park on Wednesday. Coinciding with the ChangeFest 2024…
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Tom Fagan gardening tips
PLANT OF THE WEEK Botanical name: Agonis Flexuosa Common name: Willow myrtle (not weeping willow) Origin: Western Australia Height: 6-9m Spread: 4-8m Form: Evergreen small…
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Colour explodes in Tempy
THERE was an explosion of colour at Tempy on Sunday when residents joined together for the town’s inaugural colour run. The colour run was the…













