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Abuse data ‘concerning’
MALLEE Family Care is advocating for a multi-sector response to combat the alarming issue of child maltreatment, following the release of alarming data. The Australian Child…
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Repurposing old furniture is picture perfect
WHEN Mildura’s Megan Gilcrist heard about the nationwide Paint to Donate initiative, she knew it was right up her alley. Ms Gilcrist, the owner of…
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U3A lunch makes the grade
CLOSE to 40 members of the Sunraysia University of the Third Age met on Friday for an end of term lunch, with committee member Jenny…
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Kids celebrate Indigenous pride
MILDURA Primary School’s passionate Aboriginal community liaison, Helena Baxter, says she is “proud” to see so many students embracing Indigenous culture. Students this week immersed…
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Walpeup’s silo mural unveiled
A STRIKING mural adorning Walpeup’s GrainCorp silos is now complete. More than 300 litres of paint was used as artists Julian Clavijo and Camilo Delgado…
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Lost orphan finds a home for her soul
Isabella Greco was an Italian orphan who had lost her way when she arrived at Stefano’s restaurant, looking for a job. She tells LAURA TURNER…
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Why your council made unexpected rates call
MILDURA councillors were warned just a day out from voting on this year’s annual budget about the consequences of reducing the maximum allowable rate rise…
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Defiance against inequity, or practical reality
MILDURA councillors on Thursday debated whether to apply a rates rise of 3 per cent or 3.5 per cent. Here are the cases made for…
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Digger, family man, top bloke: RIP Richard Hards
ONE of the last of Sunraysia’s World War II veterans, Richard Hards, has passed away at the age of 103. The former Millewa man, a…
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$700k council grants a boost for community
LOCAL community groups, sporting clubs and event organisers have shared in more than $700,000 through the latest round of Mildura Rural City Council grants programs. Sixty…
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Mallee Festival taking root thanks to funding
THE Ouyen Festivals Committee is hard at work preparing for September’s Mallee Root Festival, with a recent council grant providing the opportunity for even more family…
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Model planes a buzz for scouts
A DOZEN cub scouts from the 5th Mildura Cub Scout Unit have made an impromptu visit to the Mildura Model Aerosports Club. Club president Paul…
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