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Ray took flight – and cover – in battle
RAY Cupper eases onto the old sofa in the kitchen, the shooting pains in his knee causing him grief again. “Wendy!” he cries out to…
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Relational Minds helping parents help their children
WITH limited paediatricians available in Mildura, Relational Minds says it’s service can help local parents build skills and confidence so they can support their child’s…
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Hospital redevelopment a work in progress, minister says
REGIONAL Development Minister Harriet Shing’s visit to Mildura marks the first public in-town appearance of a Victorian Government minister since the 2022 election. Health is…
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Mildura CBD gets a facelift
A COLLECTION of tree canopies will soon decorate Mildura’s retail precinct. Staff working on the Mildura CBD Urban Regener8 project planted the 54th of 500…
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Enter Sandman: Van nationals coup for Mildura
MILDURA’S Uteznvanz has been selected to host the Van Nationals for the event’s 50th anniversary over the 2025 Easter long weekend. Uteznvanz is a family…
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Local steel not an option for transmission towers
THE 1500 transmission towers being erected as part of the EnergyConnect power grid interconnector are being made overseas because the Australian steel industry is unable…
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Unemployment nears pre-pandemic levels
UNEMPLOYMENT in north-west Victoria reached a two-decade low during the height of COVID-19, but has now almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, new data shows. Australian…
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Wentworth conference bid torpedoed by accommodation shortage
WENTWORTH Shire has abandoned a bid to host a major NSW tourism conference because there is not enough accommodation for attendees. Councillors were this week…
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Local footy looking forward to a big year
DESPITE no monetary contribution from the AFL, signs have been encouraging for the Sunraysia Football & Netball League in the lead-up to the opening round on…
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Mildura Anzac Day program
THE Mildura RSL has released its program for ANZAC Day, with a number of events planned throughout the morning for community members to honour and…
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New strategy for transport and land use
A NEW strategy aimed at improving the way the community accesses key destinations including work, education, health, social activities and shopping is being developed by…
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Call for more foster carers amid statewide shortage
AS the number of foster carers dwindle, the number of children requiring foster care has increased across the state. And recent figures have showed dozens…













