News
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Uni opens innovative research lounge
THE Mildura campus of La Trobe University has unveiled a new research lounge, providing visiting researchers and local higher degree students with a dedicated collaborative…
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Almond forum nuts out insights
THE Almond Board of Australia hosted its biennial forum last month. The Australian Almonds Research and Development Forum ran over two days with the aim…
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Shire wants you to get engaged
STAFF at Wentworth Shire Council have launched a new community feedback platform called Engage Wentworth & Surrounds. Incorporating a widely used digital software called Social…
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Ley marks start of festive season giving
FARRER MP and Federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has taken part in the national launch of Kmart’s Wishing Tree Appeal at Parliament House. Taking place…
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NSW issues avian flu warning
THE NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development recently issued a statewide warning for the H5 strain of avian influenza, following the state’s procurement…
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Key mite update for beekeepers
SUNRAYSIA beekeepers have been urged to attend an industry insight about the devastating Varroa mite and ways to minimise the impact the parasite can have…
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Country arts reach out
THE team behind the region’s Tropical North campaign are working to spotlight Sunraysia as an arts and culture capital as part of the next phase…
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‘Paranoid’ male refused bail
A MAN alleged to have been armed with a knife and a loaded bow and arrow when he threatened to kill a female had a…
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Mental health concerns for young speeder
A YOUNG woman with a pattern of mental health issues accused of speeding and bail offences has had her matter adjourned to a later date…
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Harness trainer caught with 1.6kg of pot
A SUCCESSFUL harness racing trainer had a “massive fall from grace” after he was caught with 1.6 kilograms of cannabis at his Merbein South training…
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Call for change to pensioner concessions
PENSIONERS are overwhelmed by the strain of growing council rates Mildura MP Jade Benham has said. While speaking in Parliament recently, Ms Benham called on…
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CFA issues haystack fire warning
A SPATE of haystack and hay shed fires across Victoria’s north-west has prompted a Country Fire Authority warning for farmers to take extra care after…













