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Mildura reflects on leadership of a ‘political animal’
MILDURA’S state MP, the Nationals’ Jade Benham, says she is “unsurprised” by Premier Dan Andrews’ resignation announcement, except for the timing. “It’s a weird day.…
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Can anyone quack the case of mysterious rubber duck sightings?
KEEN-eyed locals may have noticed splashes of yellow around town, as rubber duckies are discovered at popular Mildura sites. People have reported seeing the little ducklings in…
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Hayden’s on cloud nine
SOARING in the sky, up amongst the clouds, away from the noise and negativity, Hayden McDonald feels at peace. A 22-year-old neuro-divergent pilot from Esperance…
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Referendum voting locations for Sunraysia
VOTING locations for the upcoming voice to parliament referendum have been announced by the Australian Electoral Commission. There will be two early voting centres in…
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Pool artist drops jaws
IF there’s one thing local artist and signwriter Terry “Moose” McGowan has learned over the last four decades, it’s that sharks with cigars don’t belong…
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New adventures: Council ponders playground switch
FACING enormous cuts to insurance coverage after last summer’s Murray River flood, the Mildura Council will this week be asked to change its plans to…
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Hall of stories turns 100
MORE than 250 people ventured to Walpeup at the weekend to proudly celebrate the centenary of the town’s memorial hall. It was the biggest gathering…
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Making Hot Wheels even hotter
SITTING in a living room adorned wall to wall with model cars and dioramas, Mildura’s only Hot Wheels customiser, Justin Button, thinks back fondly to…
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Record turnout for root festival
OUYEN’S Mallee Root Festival on Saturday was the most successful yet, organisers say. Up to 1200 people enjoyed a warm day by the Ouyen Lake,…
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Childcare shortage ‘holding women back’
AN extreme lack of childcare in Sunraysia is holding women back and stunting their careers, according to Victoria’s Gender Equality Commissioner Dr Niki Vincent, who…
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Barassi had time for everyone, including us gophers
THE late Ron Barassi was more than just a star football player and coach, he was a brilliant man who’s respect to everybody made him…
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Fighting like a girl
Lainesia Toutai grew up in a household with three brothers and often came off second best when mixing it with the boys. Now, she’s forging…
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