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Eyes on Easter at tourism forum
THE recently reopened Dockside Cafe hosted a tourism industry forum on Thursday. Mildura Regional Development chief executive Brett Millington believed the event, held quarterly, played…
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Migrants finding their feet in Mildura
FEMALE migrants are being better prepared for employment thanks to a career pathways program in Mildura. The Settlement Language Pathways to Employment and Training, a government-funded…
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Benham laments best camp sites still closed
ONGOING closures of Sunraysia’s best camping spots remain a disappointment, says Member for Mildura Jade Benham. While Ms Benham said she was delighted campers would…
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For Sheeds, this is a dream job
AN audacious plan conceived by AFL titan Kevin Sheedy to promote the contribution Indigenous players have made to the game of football has been an…
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Councils band together for common goal
MILDURA and Wentworth councils will form a collaboration with a common aim to plan, grow and develop the Sunraysia region. Councillors this week voted unanimously…
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350th milestone Big V game for Heat’s Vanessa Power
VANESSA Power isn’t much into personal accolades. It’s chalking up wins with her beloved Mildura Heat women’s team that means the most to her. So,…
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Vintage vehicles on offer in sale of another century
YOU know you’re in the bush when you find yourself starting a tractor with a shotgun shell, saltpeter and a hammer. On some antique machines,…
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Lunchers fork out for charity
MILDURA’S Longest Lunch took over the footpath of Feast Street yesterday, hosting more than 100 people for a lavish spread. The lunch, organised by Rotary…
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Green light for Feast Street transformation
MILDURA councillors have given the green light to concept designs which aim to transform Mildura’s popular Feast Street into a more vibrant, attractive and entertaining…
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Self-taught blacksmith forges an age-old career
BAILEY Copley is a young man about to start an apprenticeship in modern engineering, but he’ll be bringing some ancient knowledge to his new job.…
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Kids on a roll for Ride2School Day
MILDURA West Primary School students have joined thousands of children across the nation in riding, scooting or skating to school. March 24 is national Ride2School Day,…
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MP presses to hasten rehab facility
MEMBER for Mildura Jade Benham has made an impassioned plea in State Parliament to fast-track the city’s rehabilitation and withdrawal facility. Speaking to the Drugs,…













