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Energy project hits major milestone
AUSTRALIA’S largest electricity project, EnergyConnect, has marked a major milestone with the arrival of the first of five phase-shifting transformers at the Buronga substation. The…
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Lower rates for most under council draft budget
MILDURA Rural City Council says that more than 70 per cent of the municipality’s residential ratepayers will pay lower rates in the next financial year…
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Pinch drives thrift shop boom
MORE Sunraysia people are choosing to shop at thrift stores as cost of living pressures continue to rise, according to charity organisations. Two of Mildura’s…
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Cool fun for a cause at Red Cliffs
AN AFL-inspired Big Freeze to raise money for motor neurone disease research brought together the Red Cliffs and South Mildura football and netball clubs for…
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The rewarding career of a funeral director
WHILE there are personal challenges that can make recruiting into the funeral industry difficult, Mildura funeral director Taryn Hunt says it can be a rewarding…
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Irymple sees the light
A MUCH-NEEDED upgrade is set to brighten things up for many sporting clubs in Irymple. After many years of advocacy from the community and club…
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Opportunity knocks for volunteers
SUNRAYSIA’S thrift shops are calling for more volunteers. RSPCA Victoria has 20 active volunteers at its Mildura store, but said it was in need of…
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Council seeks strategist
MILDURA Rural City Council is restarting its recruitment process for the new role of general manager for strategy and growth. MRCC chief executive officer Martin…
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VCAT gives seasonal worker housing nod
A HORTICULTURIST in north-west Victoria will be allowed to build seasonal worker accommodation without a planning permit, the state’s planning tribunal has ruled. But the…
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Mulch fire at Lock 11
SPONTANEOUS combustion is thought to be the cause of a minor fire at Lock 11 on Sunday. Mildura firefighters were called to the scene about…
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Savings flow from street light upgrade
MILDURA Rural City Council has reduced its annual street light electricity consumption by a third, after upgrading more than 1700 public street lights. The council…
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Wentworth community groups urged to nominate for funds
RESIDENTS in the Wentworth area are being encouraged to nominate and vote for community groups that they would like to see funding go towards. Essential…
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