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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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Wood’s drive to improve city remains strong
RE-ELECTED Mildura Mayor Liam Wood was in the depths of despair after COVID hit and forced the closure of his Mildura nightclub businesses leaving a…
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The Heat fan who’s living her dream
FROM cheerleading at halftime, to suiting up for the Heat seven years later, Evie Oldham’s dreams were always clear. A regular at the basketball games…
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New road seals deal for tourists
FOR one month of the year when the rain falls heavily, trade at Pooncarie’s Old Wharf Cafe sinks into the mud. But a recent $9.2…
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New SES truck boosts rescue capability
VICSES Mildura unit has traded in its rescue support vehicle for a medium rescue truck, substantially increasing its road crash rescue capability throughout Sunraysia. The…
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MP demands health masterplan release
VICTORIA’S Health Minister has again been pressed to release the master plan for a new Mildura hospital. Speaking in State Parliament this week, Member for Northern…
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Energy complaints fall
THE recent Energy and Water Ombudsman report has revealed a significant drop in complaints across the Mildura municipality. Across Victoria, the ombudsman received more than…
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Winegrowers’ hopes rise after China flags tariff review
MURRAY Valley Winegrowers have welcomed the announcement that wine tariffs imposed by China may soon be lifted. Ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to…













