News
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Junior firies on tour across regional Victoria
Mildura Fire Brigade’s junior contingent is busy heading along to demos across regional Victoria, recently having competed in Bendigo and St Arnaud. “Everyone’s so helpful and…
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Competitive baking attracts real fruitcakes
THE Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph is establishing a stronger connection with the Merbein community this year, returning the much-loved dried fruit sections. Dried fruit,…
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Ban on plastic cutlery and straws
A BAN on a range of single-use plastic and polystyrene items came into effect in Victoria on Wednesday. NSW introduced a similar initiative two months…
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Ambulance demand soars under COVID strain
AMBULANCE demand through the Loddon-Mallee region soared during the latter half of last year as COVID-19 continues to place a massive strain on the health…
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All hands to Psyche Pumps
Nestled deep in the belly of Sunraysia’s original pump house, a team of dedicated volunteers have begun the painstaking journey of restoring Psyche Pumps to…
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Marathon clean-up at Apex Park
STAFF at Apex River Beach Caravan Park have been working 14-hour days to get the site back in working order, after a “military-style” operation that…
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Sunraysia spreads Valentine’s Day love
FOR Mildura Flower Studio owner Melinda Williams, Valentine’s Day doesn’t just mean a busy work week, it means watching locals celebrate their love. The Deakin…
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Benham backs prohibiting unauthorised access to racecourses
PROTECTING country racing of all disciplines is vital to the future prosperity of life in the bush, according to Member for Mildura Jade Benham. Speaking…
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Going to school on the farm
A PILOT program designed to immerse northern Mallee students in the world of horticulture has kick-started at Chaffey Secondary College Farm. The Northern Mallee Horticulture…
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Sunraysia Residential Services spreads its wings
SUNRAYSIA Residential Services has expanded nationally to provide support in regional Victoria and Queensland. The non-government service had provided resources including aged care and disability…
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Release full report on Mallee Rally future, says Benham
MEMBER for Mildura Jade Benham has requested the release of a planning document to help determine the future of the Sea Lake Mallee Rally. Speaking…
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Teacher help needed, Dalton says
MEMBER for Murray Helen Dalton has called on the NSW Government to include rural schools in a pilot administration program. Aiming to free up to…













